The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

• Episode 294 - A Serial Killer's Daughter - The Murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger

  Join us, as we revisit the mysterious murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger. A 21-year-old mother of two who vanished in 1999.  You’ll hear how a confessed serial killer begged police to help find his missing daughter… before realizing she was already in the morgue. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Uncommon Goods -  To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madness Grow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan. Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Sources: LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 1 LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 2 LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 3 LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 4 LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 5 LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 6 LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 7 Court TV Trial Recap How the capture of a serial killer father led to a breakthrough Deja News: Father of homicide victim was 1970s Flint River killer 25 years after Atlanta woman found decapitated, husband charged with murder ‘Never had the evidence’: Georgia man acquitted of murder in twisty cold case Jury returns not guilty verdict for man accused of killing his wife decades ago Trial begins for husband accused of murdering, dismembering wife, Melissa Wolfenbarger Judge denies bond for husband accused of killing wife | Atlanta cold case 'There was just evil in his eyes'  Trial begins for husband accused of murdering, dismembering wife, Melissa Wolfenbarger Mother of Murder Victim Reveals Disturbing Past: Family hopes new year brings justice for beloved mom found Full Press Conference of Arrest Family vows to get justice for Melissa Wolfenbarger two decades after gruesome murder

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• Episode 293 - Dragged in Darkness - The Disappearance of Barry Schmalbach

  Join us, as we examine the disappearance of Barry Schmalbach, a man who vanished without a trace from his Florida condominium.  You'll hear a desperate voicemail left in the final hour, a search that spanned counties, and a trail of evidence buried beneath lies, dirt and duct tape. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Live It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS DailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first order Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 1 LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 2 LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 3 LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 3 Part 2 LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 4 CourtTV Trial Recap Live-in boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Barry Schmalbach murder Murder trial delayed for Cape Coral man in boyfriend's disappearance Documents detail what may have led to disappearance of Cape Coral man Barry Schmalbach Family, friends remember Barry Schmalbach as his killer is sentenced to life in prison Loved ones remember Barry Schmalbach after guilty verdict Cape Coral man vanishes; police calling it suspicious Police searching missing man’s Cape Coral home for leads Friends of missing Cape Coral man unsure if suspicious texts actually came from him Cape Coral Police working a death investigation Reward for information regarding missing Cape Coral man now $16,000 Cape Coral missing man’s family speaks out Formal notice to vacate condo sent to boyfriend of missing Cape Coral man Schmalbach family joins search, landlord gives no comment Boyfriend of missing Cape Coral man arrested Cape Coral Police have person of interest in missing man case ‘Foul play’ involved in Cape Coral missing man case, police say Family gives out flyers for missing Cape Coral man in Jaycee Park Search continues for missing Cape Coral man Police search sewer drains near missing man’s condo Boyfriend of missing Cape Coral man extradited to South Carolina jail Boyfriend of missing Cape Coral man moved to correctional center Mysterious disappearance of Cape Coral man Barry Schmalbach: search for answers From suspicious behavior to murder charges: A Timeline of Barry Schmalbach’s disappearance Arrest warrant issued in the murder of Barry Schmalbach Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time New documents show evidence against accused killer New details released on the timeline of Barry Schmalbach’s disappearance Sister of Barry Schmalbach speaks out after new documents released 1 year later: The mystery behind Barry Schmalbach’s disappearance Booking Report

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• Episode 292 - Orlando Tragic - The Murder of Adreian Payne

  Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Adreian Payne. A former NBA first-round draft pick and Michigan State basketball star. You’ll hear how a late-night attempt to calm a dispute ended in sudden gunfire. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Live It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS DailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first order Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: FL vs Lawrence Dority Day 1 FL vs Lawrence Dority Closing Arguments Sentencing Trial Playlist Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne fatally shot Former NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed ‘Intimidated by size:’ Man retrieved gun from home before killing ex-NBA player, records show Adreian Payne death: Doorbell video appears to capture audio of deadly shooting in Orlando Former Orlando Magic Player's Murder Trial Set to Begin Man found guilty of murder in shooting of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne Lawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne Orange County Clerk of Courts Girlfriend: Adreian Payne was killed trying to help woman in domestic dispute - NBC Sports Florida man gets life sentence for murder of Dayton native and former NBA player  The Adreian Payne Story: How Michigan State Star Became the Ultimate Role Model The Story of Adreian Payne: An inspirational story of life after loss Man who killed former NBA player, Dayton-native Adreian Payne found guilty Domestic Battery Charge 2016 Against Tatiana Mesa Affidavit for Arrest Warrant  WPTV News

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• Episode 291 - Text Messages from the Dead - The Gretchen Anthony Case

  Join us, as we examine the case of Gretchen Anthony, a woman whose final words may not have been her own. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Live It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS DailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first order Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS Research & Writing: Sherri Smith Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Palm Beach Post KIRO 7 Legacy 48 Hours Season 34, Episode 31 Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins Film Rise True Crime EW Crime Storytime Miami New Times Wikipedia KTSM CBS12 CBS News

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• Episode 290 - The Farmhouse Conspiracy - The Murder of Ryan Cooper

  Join us, as we unravel the murder of Ryan Cooper. A husband and father of four found dead in his favourite chair.  We’ll follow the twists of a case that began as straightforward…but revealed layers of deception that stunned even veteran investigators, showing how modern technology exposed secrets someone thought were deleted forever. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS Live It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS DailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first order Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS Featured Podcasts: Le Monstre Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 1 LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 2 LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 3 LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 4 LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 5 LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 6 LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 7 Court Tv Trial Recap Karina Cooper convicted of first-degree murder New evidence shows bullet casing, graphic messages in wife's alleged affair murder pact She Murdered Her Husband — And Snapchatted Her Salon Client  Ryan Cooper Obituary Traer woman and her lover carried out plot to kill her husband Linn County jury convicts Traer woman who plotted with ‘lover’ to kill husband Shellsburg man told police he helped Traer woman kill her husband in 2021 Traer woman and her lover carried out plot to kill her husband, Traer woman testifies affair was ‘fantasy,’ Friends testify Traer woman was verbally abusive to husband, Rural Traer homicide remains unsolved two years later Traer woman charged with killing husband in 2021 Texts, Snapchat messages implicate Traer woman, lover in her husband’s fatal shooting Second suspect arrested, charged with first degree murder

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