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Childhood Ruined Part 1: Do You Know The Muffin Man?

Nursery rhymes were a big part of our childhood, but have you ever wondered where they came from? We will be exploring one in this episode of our new multi-part series “Childhood Ruined”. Today we will expose the truth behind “The Muffin Man.” Do [or “Oh, do”] you know the muffin man, The muffin man, the muffin man. Do you know the muffin man, Who lives on Drury Lane? Yes [or “Oh, yes”], I know the muffin man, The muffin man, the muffin man, Yes, I know the muffin man, Who lives on Drury Lane? Like most nursery rhymes, the song sounds innocent enough, but its dark creation was actually designed as a warning. Of course, the version we know now has been watered down. The rhyme was born as a reminder to stay away from “The Muffin Man,” a serial killer who actually lived on Drury Lane. Originating in the early 1600s, the song is actually about “The Drury

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2022

Netflix Renews True Crime Series “Monster” And “The Watcher” For New Seasons

Netflix and Ryan Murphy continue to turn out hit series. The latest installment of the “Monster” series found massive success with “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” as did “The Watcher.” We’ve got great news, we haven’t seen the end of either series. “The Watcher” season 2 has been ordered and “Monster” will be returning as well, with two more seasons ordered, Deadline reports. The new seasons of “Monster” will not feature Dahmer, by the way. Two new killers will be covered, one each season. But who they are has not been announced at this point. Bela Bajaria, Head of Global TV, Netflix, told Deadline, “Audiences can’t take their eyes off Monster and The Watcher. The creative team of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan on Monster along with Eric Newman on The Watcher are masterful storytellers who captivated audiences all over the world. The back-to-back force of these two series is due to Ryan’s distinct original voice which created cultural sensations

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 7, 2022

Suspect Arrested In “Down The Hill” Murder Mystery

Internet sleuths, true crime podcasts, and youtube mystery channels at one point in the last couple of years would have talked about the Delphi Murders, or the “Down the hill” case as some call it that occurred in 2017 and shook the pillars of an Indiana community. On February 14th, 2017, Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty German (14) were hiking on and around the abandoned Monon High Bridge that was over Deer Creek, a popular hiking spot. Liberty posted a picture on Snapchat showing Abigail walking on the bridge around 2:07 pm but at 3:15 the girls failed to show up at the meeting place with Liberty’s Father. The families of the two missing teens then searched for a while in the area before calling authorities and reporting the girls missing. The following day around noon, the police found the remains of both Abigail and Liberty on the shore of Deer Creek not far from the bridge Abigail was photographed

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Nov 4, 2022

Watch Peacock’s True Crime Doc ‘A Friend Of The Family: True Evil’ Today

Peacock’s “Certified Fresh” true crime documentary A Friend of the Family: True Evil, the companion to Peacock’s heart-breaking and infuriating limited drama series “A Friend of the family,” delves deeper into the case of Jan Broberg, who was kidnapped more than once and assaulted, and brainwashed as a child by a family friend, Robert Berchtold. The documentary follows Jan on her road to healing as she revisits the scenes of the crime (including the bedroom where her abuse began and where police finally rescued her in Mexico). It also features never-before-revealed information from another Berchtold victim, who Jan meets on her journey, as well as an emotional and honest conversation with Jan’s mother about the events that took place years ago. Through interviews with Jan and members of her family, including her mother and son by NBC News correspondent Andrea Cannan, the documentary dives into how a family comes to terms with the generational trauma that can have an effect

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 4, 2022

True Crime Thriller ‘American Murderer’ Hunts Down A December Release Date

Lionsgate has just announced the Blu-ray release date for the true crime thriller American Murderer. This riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list. American Murderer arrives October 28th on Digital and December 13 on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD from Lionsgate. It was written and directed by Matthew Gentile (Lawman, Frontman, Heart of Sword), and stars Daytime Emmy® winner Tom Pelphrey (TV’s “Guiding Light,” 2006 and 2008, Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series; “Ozark”), Tony Award® winner Idina Menzel (Frozen, Enchanted), and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2022

Real Monsters: Cannibal Killer Armin Meiwes

Warning Graphic Descriptions Ahead! Armin Meiwes was born to a cold controlling mother. At seven, his father abandoned his family. Was this the start of Armin’s issues? During early adolescence, Meiwes’ fantasies of consuming human flesh began. At 19 he joined the West German army but at 32 he was kicked out and forced to return to his abusive home where his craving only grew. In 1999 after finding his mother dead, he began searching for a victim, one who would volunteer. He posted on cannibal sites. He posted on Cannibal Cafe that he was searching for a volunteer between 18 and 29. Enter Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes, who wanted to be eaten. On March 9, 2001, the two met at Meiwes’s home where he had made preparations for everything. The two had sexual relations. Then, Meiwes gave Brandes some sleeping pills and a bottle of cough syrup so that he wouldn’t feel any pain. Meiwes set up the camera

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2022

Netflix’s New True Crime Thriller ‘The Good Nurse’ Is Out Now

While its title may be The Good Nurse, Netflix’s upcoming thriller is about someone who is anything but good. Set to premiere this October, the film is based on a real-life serial killer, Charles Cullen, and is an adaptation of Charles Graeber’s 2013 book The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder. The film is from BAFTA-nominated director Tobias Lindholm (Mindhunter, The Hunt) and Oscar-nominated writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns (1917) and stars Jessica Chastain (It Chapter Two) and Fantastic Beast’s Eddie Redmayne. In The Good Nurse, based on a true story, an infamous caregiver is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients. Jessica Chastain’s character, a fellow nurse, risks her life to stop him from killing again. The true story: In reality, Charles Cullen has been implicated in around 300 -yes, you read that right, 300 – deaths and earned himself the title of “Angel of Death.” Born in 1960, after leaving the Navy, the real

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2022

‘The Sleep Experiment’ Will Give You Nightmares This November (Trailer)

Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ve heard the story of the infamous Russian Sleep Experiments. Red Water Entertainment has now announced the North American VOD debut of John Farrelly‘s film about the horrifying tests, which is said to explore the real-life horrors of what humanity is capable of when pushed to its limits. The Sleep Experiment is the first feature from writer-director John Farrelly, who was named Ireland’s “Young Filmmaker of the Year” in 2018 for his short Choice. The Irish psychological horror-thriller stars Rob James Capel, Will Murphy, Tom Kerrisk, Barry John Kinsella, and Will Murphy. In the film, Two detectives begin an investigation into the ethics involved in the top-secret research facility, Porton Down. One experiment, in particular, stands out to them as the most horrific, The Sleep Experiment, a scientific experiment that took place during the Cold War. The experiment consisted of five prisoners, deemed Enemies of the State, being locked in a sealed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 25, 2022

Filmmaker James “Buddy” Day Fills Us In On His New Series ‘Blumhouse’s Compendium Of Horror’

We sat down with documentary and film director, writer, producer, and showrunner James “Buddy” Day, who is known for his true crime docs and series such as “Fall River,” “Florida Man Murders”, and “The Shocking Truth”. His latest series is all about horror, titled “Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror” which delves into the history, evolution, and influences of the horror genre throughout the decades, a must-see for fans of the genre. This was the topic of our discussion. Check it out. Buddy: “Where are you from?” Kelli: “I’m from Georgia.” Buddy: “Georgia will be featured in the new season of Florida Man Murders.” Kelli: “Oh, really? That’s awesome. You know, whenever I hear “Florida Man” I know it is going to be crazy.” . Buddy: “Yeah [laughter]!” Kelli: “I’m a big fan of True Crime, so I’ve actually seen quite a few of your projects. I really enjoyed them. Fall River was great.” Buddy: “Oh, thanks! It’s a labor of love.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2022

Season 3 Of “Unsolved Mysteries” Premieres On Netflix (Guide)

The third season of Netflix’s hit true crime and paranormal series “Unsolved Mysteries” has just officially premiered on the streaming giant to the delight of fans. Featuring nine episodes, the season will explore terrible crimes, strange mysteries, and the paranormal. This time Netflix won’t be releasing all the episodes at once, instead, the episodes will be released over three weeks. Season Three Episode Guide: 1. Mystery at Mile Marker 45 – Tue Oct 18, 2022 When talented 18-year-old volleyball star Tiffany Valiante was hit by a train on a remote, unlit stretch of tracks in Mays Landing, New Jersey, authorities quickly ruled her case a suicide. However, Tiffany’s family and a team of pro bono experts believe she was murdered and her body, left on the tracks, to destroy the evidence. 2. Something in the Sky -Tue Oct 18, 2022 On the night of March 8, 1994, hundreds of people called 911 to report strange lights hovering over Lake Michigan.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2022

More from True Crime

Childhood Ruined Part 1: Do You Know The Muffin Man?

Nursery rhymes were a big part of our childhood, but have you ever wondered where they came from? We will be exploring one in this episode of our new multi-part series “Childhood Ruined”. Today we will expose the truth behind “The Muffin Man.” Do [or “Oh, do”] you know the muffin man, The muffin man, the muffin man. Do you know the muffin man, Who lives on Drury Lane? Yes [or “Oh, yes”], I know the muffin man, The muffin man, the muffin man, Yes, I know the muffin man, Who lives on Drury Lane? Like most nursery rhymes, the song sounds innocent enough, but its dark creation was actually designed as a warning. Of course, the version we know now has been watered down. The rhyme was born as a reminder to stay away from “The Muffin Man,” a serial killer who actually lived on Drury Lane. Originating in the early 1600s, the song is actually about “The Drury

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2022

Netflix Renews True Crime Series “Monster” And “The Watcher” For New Seasons

Netflix and Ryan Murphy continue to turn out hit series. The latest installment of the “Monster” series found massive success with “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” as did “The Watcher.” We’ve got great news, we haven’t seen the end of either series. “The Watcher” season 2 has been ordered and “Monster” will be returning as well, with two more seasons ordered, Deadline reports. The new seasons of “Monster” will not feature Dahmer, by the way. Two new killers will be covered, one each season. But who they are has not been announced at this point. Bela Bajaria, Head of Global TV, Netflix, told Deadline, “Audiences can’t take their eyes off Monster and The Watcher. The creative team of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan on Monster along with Eric Newman on The Watcher are masterful storytellers who captivated audiences all over the world. The back-to-back force of these two series is due to Ryan’s distinct original voice which created cultural sensations

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 7, 2022

Suspect Arrested In “Down The Hill” Murder Mystery

Internet sleuths, true crime podcasts, and youtube mystery channels at one point in the last couple of years would have talked about the Delphi Murders, or the “Down the hill” case as some call it that occurred in 2017 and shook the pillars of an Indiana community. On February 14th, 2017, Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty German (14) were hiking on and around the abandoned Monon High Bridge that was over Deer Creek, a popular hiking spot. Liberty posted a picture on Snapchat showing Abigail walking on the bridge around 2:07 pm but at 3:15 the girls failed to show up at the meeting place with Liberty’s Father. The families of the two missing teens then searched for a while in the area before calling authorities and reporting the girls missing. The following day around noon, the police found the remains of both Abigail and Liberty on the shore of Deer Creek not far from the bridge Abigail was photographed

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Nov 4, 2022

Watch Peacock’s True Crime Doc ‘A Friend Of The Family: True Evil’ Today

Peacock’s “Certified Fresh” true crime documentary A Friend of the Family: True Evil, the companion to Peacock’s heart-breaking and infuriating limited drama series “A Friend of the family,” delves deeper into the case of Jan Broberg, who was kidnapped more than once and assaulted, and brainwashed as a child by a family friend, Robert Berchtold. The documentary follows Jan on her road to healing as she revisits the scenes of the crime (including the bedroom where her abuse began and where police finally rescued her in Mexico). It also features never-before-revealed information from another Berchtold victim, who Jan meets on her journey, as well as an emotional and honest conversation with Jan’s mother about the events that took place years ago. Through interviews with Jan and members of her family, including her mother and son by NBC News correspondent Andrea Cannan, the documentary dives into how a family comes to terms with the generational trauma that can have an effect

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 4, 2022

True Crime Thriller ‘American Murderer’ Hunts Down A December Release Date

Lionsgate has just announced the Blu-ray release date for the true crime thriller American Murderer. This riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list. American Murderer arrives October 28th on Digital and December 13 on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD from Lionsgate. It was written and directed by Matthew Gentile (Lawman, Frontman, Heart of Sword), and stars Daytime Emmy® winner Tom Pelphrey (TV’s “Guiding Light,” 2006 and 2008, Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series; “Ozark”), Tony Award® winner Idina Menzel (Frozen, Enchanted), and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2022

Real Monsters: Cannibal Killer Armin Meiwes

Warning Graphic Descriptions Ahead! Armin Meiwes was born to a cold controlling mother. At seven, his father abandoned his family. Was this the start of Armin’s issues? During early adolescence, Meiwes’ fantasies of consuming human flesh began. At 19 he joined the West German army but at 32 he was kicked out and forced to return to his abusive home where his craving only grew. In 1999 after finding his mother dead, he began searching for a victim, one who would volunteer. He posted on cannibal sites. He posted on Cannibal Cafe that he was searching for a volunteer between 18 and 29. Enter Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes, who wanted to be eaten. On March 9, 2001, the two met at Meiwes’s home where he had made preparations for everything. The two had sexual relations. Then, Meiwes gave Brandes some sleeping pills and a bottle of cough syrup so that he wouldn’t feel any pain. Meiwes set up the camera

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2022

Netflix’s New True Crime Thriller ‘The Good Nurse’ Is Out Now

While its title may be The Good Nurse, Netflix’s upcoming thriller is about someone who is anything but good. Set to premiere this October, the film is based on a real-life serial killer, Charles Cullen, and is an adaptation of Charles Graeber’s 2013 book The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder. The film is from BAFTA-nominated director Tobias Lindholm (Mindhunter, The Hunt) and Oscar-nominated writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns (1917) and stars Jessica Chastain (It Chapter Two) and Fantastic Beast’s Eddie Redmayne. In The Good Nurse, based on a true story, an infamous caregiver is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients. Jessica Chastain’s character, a fellow nurse, risks her life to stop him from killing again. The true story: In reality, Charles Cullen has been implicated in around 300 -yes, you read that right, 300 – deaths and earned himself the title of “Angel of Death.” Born in 1960, after leaving the Navy, the real

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2022

‘The Sleep Experiment’ Will Give You Nightmares This November (Trailer)

Unless you have been living under a rock, you’ve heard the story of the infamous Russian Sleep Experiments. Red Water Entertainment has now announced the North American VOD debut of John Farrelly‘s film about the horrifying tests, which is said to explore the real-life horrors of what humanity is capable of when pushed to its limits. The Sleep Experiment is the first feature from writer-director John Farrelly, who was named Ireland’s “Young Filmmaker of the Year” in 2018 for his short Choice. The Irish psychological horror-thriller stars Rob James Capel, Will Murphy, Tom Kerrisk, Barry John Kinsella, and Will Murphy. In the film, Two detectives begin an investigation into the ethics involved in the top-secret research facility, Porton Down. One experiment, in particular, stands out to them as the most horrific, The Sleep Experiment, a scientific experiment that took place during the Cold War. The experiment consisted of five prisoners, deemed Enemies of the State, being locked in a sealed

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 25, 2022

Filmmaker James “Buddy” Day Fills Us In On His New Series ‘Blumhouse’s Compendium Of Horror’

We sat down with documentary and film director, writer, producer, and showrunner James “Buddy” Day, who is known for his true crime docs and series such as “Fall River,” “Florida Man Murders”, and “The Shocking Truth”. His latest series is all about horror, titled “Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror” which delves into the history, evolution, and influences of the horror genre throughout the decades, a must-see for fans of the genre. This was the topic of our discussion. Check it out. Buddy: “Where are you from?” Kelli: “I’m from Georgia.” Buddy: “Georgia will be featured in the new season of Florida Man Murders.” Kelli: “Oh, really? That’s awesome. You know, whenever I hear “Florida Man” I know it is going to be crazy.” . Buddy: “Yeah [laughter]!” Kelli: “I’m a big fan of True Crime, so I’ve actually seen quite a few of your projects. I really enjoyed them. Fall River was great.” Buddy: “Oh, thanks! It’s a labor of love.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 21, 2022

Season 3 Of “Unsolved Mysteries” Premieres On Netflix (Guide)

The third season of Netflix’s hit true crime and paranormal series “Unsolved Mysteries” has just officially premiered on the streaming giant to the delight of fans. Featuring nine episodes, the season will explore terrible crimes, strange mysteries, and the paranormal. This time Netflix won’t be releasing all the episodes at once, instead, the episodes will be released over three weeks. Season Three Episode Guide: 1. Mystery at Mile Marker 45 – Tue Oct 18, 2022 When talented 18-year-old volleyball star Tiffany Valiante was hit by a train on a remote, unlit stretch of tracks in Mays Landing, New Jersey, authorities quickly ruled her case a suicide. However, Tiffany’s family and a team of pro bono experts believe she was murdered and her body, left on the tracks, to destroy the evidence. 2. Something in the Sky -Tue Oct 18, 2022 On the night of March 8, 1994, hundreds of people called 911 to report strange lights hovering over Lake Michigan.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2022
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