Corrupt Podcast
Join podcast co-hosts, Paige and Angela, as we dive into our obsession with true crime, history, and mysterious stories. We’ll explore the intricate details of the corrupt, the cruel, and the calculating. Become part of the Corrupt Crew: patreon.com/CorruptPodcast or https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ABXKFYMSYLY5Y
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22 minutes ago
Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
On the morning of December 17, 2011, 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds would be discovered missing from a home in Waterville, Maine. The hunt for Ayla would be the largest criminal investigation in Maine’s history. Join Paige & Angela as they discuss Ayla's disappearance with Donna, from the group Speak Up For Ayla.
If you have information on Ayla's disappearance or whereabouts, please contact the Maine State Police at 207-624-7143. You can also submit a tip online to Missing Kids: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1185956/1
Donna's Speak Up For Ayla Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpeakOpenlyForAyla/
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Send case suggestions and feedback to: corruptpod@gmail.com
Sources for this episode:
“A Timeline in the Ayla Reynolds Investigation.” Press Herald, https://www.facebook.com/pressherald, 1 Jan. 2012, https://www.pressherald.com/2012/01/01/a-timeline-in-the-ayla-reynolds-investigation_2012-01-01/.
Allan, Kevin. “Petition · Fire and Charge with Crimes, Karen Small - United States · Change.Org.” Change.Org, 30 May 2014, https://www.change.org/p/maine-department-of-health-and-human-services-fire-and-charge-with-crimes-karen-small.
“Ayla Reynolds Disappearance Timeline.” Press Herald, https://www.facebook.com/pressherald, 14 Dec. 2014, https://www.pressherald.com/2014/12/13/ayla-reynolds-disappearance-timeline/.
“Bath Salts Drug Overdose | Signs, Symptoms, & Side Effects.” DrugAbuse.Com, https://drugabuse.com/drugs/bathsalts/overdose/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
“CNN.Com - Transcripts.” CNN.Com - Transcripts, https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ng/date/2014-03-14/segment/01. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
“Friends For Ayla | Coming Together to Seek Justice for Ayla Reynolds.” Friends For Ayla, https://friendsforayla.wordpress.com/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Gagnon, Dawn. “Ayla Reynolds 911 Call Transcript Released.” Bangor Daily News, https://facebook.com/bangordailynews, 3 Feb. 2014, https://www.bangordailynews.com/2014/02/03/news/ayla-reynolds-911-call-transcript-released/.
Harlow, Doug. “UPDATE: Father of Missing Toddler Speaks for First Time.” Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, https://www.facebook.com/mainenewspaper, 20 Dec. 2011, https://www.centralmaine.com/2011/12/20/father-of-missing-toddler-speaks-for-first-time/.
News. “Ayla Reynolds: Windows Broken at Missing Maine Toddler’s House - ABC News.” ABC News, https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/02/ayla-reynolds-windows-broken-at-missing-maine-toddlers-home. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
“Police Chief: ‘Foul Play’ Suspected in Maine Child’s Disappearance | CNN.” CNN, CNN, 31 Dec. 2011, https://www.cnn.com/2011/12/30/justice/maine-missing-child/index.html.
Simpson, Terrilyn. “The Taking of Ayla Reynolds.” INK Volume 1 Issue 1, Oct. 2013.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fbaed9c68a24b2de25dd837/t/61c13d6824bd175bb0a28f04/1640054121035/The+Taking+of+Ayla+Reynolds.pdf
Staff, News Center. “Ayla’s Mom: DiPietro’s House Was ‘like a Murder Scene’ | Newscentermaine.Com.” Newscentermaine.Com, WCSH, 5AD, https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/aylas-mom-dipietros-house-was-like-a-murder-scene/99-320323817.
“Superior Court Civil Action.” Https://Files.Mainelaw.Maine.Edu/Library/SuperiorCourt/Decisions/CUMcv-18-566.Pdf , June 2022.
Turney, Sarah. “Ayla Reynolds.” Voices for Justice, Voices for Justice, 26 Aug. 2021, https://www.voicesforjusticepodcast.com/post/ayla-reynolds.
“UNSOLVED - AYLA REYNOLDS Date:... - Maine State Police.” Log into Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/MaineSP/posts/unsolved-ayla-reynoldscase-date-2011town-watervilleon-december-17-2011-ayla-reyn/989061909915365/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
#aylareynolds #ayla #aylabell #waterville #portland #maine #dhhs #cps #childprotectiveservices #podcast #podcastinterview #speakupforayla #lifeinsurance #statefarm #donna #bathsalts #adoption #maroon5 #moveslikejagger #pink #coldcase #unsolved #missingperson #missingkids #wethinkheslying #polygraph #anxiety #eyesopenwalk #criminalinvestigation #lightituppink #december #lightituppinkindecember #kennebec #kennebeccounty #florida #corrupt #corruptpodcast #corruptcrew #jointhecrew
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Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
On the morning of December 17, 2011, 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds would be discovered missing from a home in Waterville, Maine. According to her father, Justin DiPietro, Ayla would be last seen the previous evening wearing green pajamas that said 'Daddy's Princess' on the front. The hunt for Ayla would be the largest criminal investigation in Maine’s history.
If you have information on Ayla's disappearance or whereabouts, please contact the Maine State Police at 207-624-7143. You can also submit a tip online to Missing Kids: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1185956/1
Additional Information & Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/@locatingthelost
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpeakOpenlyForAyla/
https://www.facebook.com/AylaReynoldsLaurieBingham
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Send case suggestions and feedback to: corruptpod@gmail.com
Sources for this episode:
“A Timeline in the Ayla Reynolds Investigation.” Press Herald, https://www.facebook.com/pressherald, 1 Jan. 2012, https://www.pressherald.com/2012/01/01/a-timeline-in-the-ayla-reynolds-investigation_2012-01-01/.
Allan, Kevin. “Petition · Fire and Charge with Crimes, Karen Small - United States · Change.Org.” Change.Org, 30 May 2014, https://www.change.org/p/maine-department-of-health-and-human-services-fire-and-charge-with-crimes-karen-small.
“Ayla Reynolds Disappearance Timeline.” Press Herald, https://www.facebook.com/pressherald, 14 Dec. 2014, https://www.pressherald.com/2014/12/13/ayla-reynolds-disappearance-timeline/.
“Bath Salts Drug Overdose | Signs, Symptoms, & Side Effects.” DrugAbuse.Com, https://drugabuse.com/drugs/bathsalts/overdose/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
“CNN.Com - Transcripts.” CNN.Com - Transcripts, https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ng/date/2014-03-14/segment/01. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
“Friends For Ayla | Coming Together to Seek Justice for Ayla Reynolds.” Friends For Ayla, https://friendsforayla.wordpress.com/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Gagnon, Dawn. “Ayla Reynolds 911 Call Transcript Released.” Bangor Daily News, https://facebook.com/bangordailynews, 3 Feb. 2014, https://www.bangordailynews.com/2014/02/03/news/ayla-reynolds-911-call-transcript-released/.
Harlow, Doug. “UPDATE: Father of Missing Toddler Speaks for First Time.” Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, https://www.facebook.com/mainenewspaper, 20 Dec. 2011, https://www.centralmaine.com/2011/12/20/father-of-missing-toddler-speaks-for-first-time/.
News. “Ayla Reynolds: Windows Broken at Missing Maine Toddler’s House - ABC News.” ABC News, https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/02/ayla-reynolds-windows-broken-at-missing-maine-toddlers-home. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
“Police Chief: ‘Foul Play’ Suspected in Maine Child’s Disappearance | CNN.” CNN, CNN, 31 Dec. 2011, https://www.cnn.com/2011/12/30/justice/maine-missing-child/index.html.
Simpson, Terrilyn. “The Taking of Ayla Reynolds.” INK Volume 1 Issue 1, Oct. 2013.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fbaed9c68a24b2de25dd837/t/61c13d6824bd175bb0a28f04/1640054121035/The+Taking+of+Ayla+Reynolds.pdf
Staff, News Center. “Ayla’s Mom: DiPietro’s House Was ‘like a Murder Scene’ | Newscentermaine.Com.” Newscentermaine.Com, WCSH, 5AD, https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/aylas-mom-dipietros-house-was-like-a-murder-scene/99-320323817.
“Superior Court Civil Action.” Https://Files.Mainelaw.Maine.Edu/Library/SuperiorCourt/Decisions/CUMcv-18-566.Pdf , June 2022.
Turney, Sarah. “Ayla Reynolds.” Voices for Justice, Voices for Justice, 26 Aug. 2021, https://www.voicesforjusticepodcast.com/post/ayla-reynolds.
“UNSOLVED - AYLA REYNOLDS Date:... - Maine State Police.” Log into Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/MaineSP/posts/unsolved-ayla-reynoldscase-date-2011town-watervilleon-december-17-2011-ayla-reyn/989061909915365/. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
#aylareynolds #ayla #aylabell #waterville #portland #maine #dhhs #cps #childprotectiveservices #podcast #podcastinterview #speakupforayla #lifeinsurance #statefarm #donna #bathsalts #adoption #maroon5 #moveslikejagger #pink #coldcase #unsolved #missingperson #missingkids #wethinkheslying #polygraph #anxiety #eyesopenwalk #criminalinvestigation #kennebec #kennebeccounty #florida #corrupt #corruptpodcast #corruptcrew
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
When you think of human trafficking, you probably think of sex trafficking or kidnapping. We’re diving into the lesser known but thriving black market of organ trafficking. This industry, also known as transplant tourism or forced organ harvesting, accounts for an estimated 10% of organ transplants globally.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en or 1-888-373-7888.
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Send case suggestions and feedback to: corruptpod@gmail.com
Sources for this episode:
“Brain Death and Donation - LifeShare University.” LifeShare University, https://www.lifeshareuniversity.org/brain-death-and-donation.html#:~:text=Organs%20are%20recovered%20to%20ultimately,saved%20with%20one%20patient’s%20gift. Accessed 2 May 2025.
“Drugged & Butchered: How Organ Traffickers Operate | Criminal Planet.” VICE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjkqxZkaDZI . Accessed 2 May 2025.
“Explainer: Understanding Human Trafficking for Organ Removal.” United Nations : Office on Drugs and Crime, https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/2024/June/explainer_-understanding-human-trafficking-for-organ-removal.html. Accessed 2 May 2025.
Karla. “Organ Trafficking: The Unseen Form of Human Trafficking - ACAMS Today.” ACAMS Today, 26 June 2018, https://www.acamstoday.org/organ-trafficking-the-unseen-form-of-human-trafficking/.
Moreau-Chick, Jennifer. “The Dark Side of Transplant Tourism: Inside the Illegal Organ Black Market - Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative.” Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative - Follow Money Fight Slavery, https://www.facebook.com/TeamATII, 12 Aug. 2024, https://followmoneyfightslavery.org/new/the-dark-side-of-transplant-tourism-inside-the-illegal-organ-black-market/.
“Paying Kidney Donors: Time to Follow Iran? - PMC.” PMC Home, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2322914/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20few%20countries,were%20performed%20overall%20within%20Iran. Accessed 2 May 2025.
Vargas, Ramon Antonio. “Kentucky Man Declared Brain Dead ‘Woke up’ during Organ Harvesting | US Healthcare | The Guardian.” The Guardian, The Guardian, 18 Oct. 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/18/kentucky-man-wakes-up-organ-harvesting.
#organtheft #trafficking #organtrafficking #china #mexico #usa #yourkidneywontgrowback #seastar #corrupt #theft #corruptcrew #illegalorgantrade #broker #internetsales #transplanttourism #organtransplant #kentucky #lifesupport #organdonor #iran
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
Part 2 of 2
Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender, known as The Dating Game Killer. Rodney would be convicted of seven attacks throughout the United States between 1968 to 1979. Join Paige & Angela as they dive into the corrupt, cruel and calculating Rodney Alcala for two episodes.
Become part of the Corrupt Crew! In addition to our appreciation, we’ll also mention you in a future episode!
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Photos of the Unidentified:
Due to the number of photographs, CDs with the images are available for the media to pick up at the Huntington Beach Police Department located at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The CDs will also be available at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office at 401 Civic center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. If you recognize anyone in the photos, please contact Detective. Patrick Ellis with the Huntington Beach Police Department at pellis@hbpd.org.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/scpr/albums/72157623600695928/
The Dating Game Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4l3oBCkCq8
Don't miss out on new Corrupt content! Follow us at:
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Send case suggestions and feedback to: corruptpod@gmail.com
Sources for this episode:
DaRonch, Carol. 9/13/1978 Full Episode The Dating Game Serial Killer Rodney Alcala and Cheryl Bradshaw. YouTube, 22 Oct. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4l3oBCkCq8.
Hardy, Terri. “Condemned Inmate Rodney Alcala Dies of Natural Causes - News Releases.” News Releases, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, 24 July 2021, https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2021/07/24/condemned-inmate-rodney-alcala-dies-of-natural-causes/.
Martinez, Kiko Martinez. “Morgan Rowan on Surviving San Antonio’s ‘Dating Game Killer’ Rodney Alcala.” MySA, 4 May 2024, https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/morgan-rowan-rodney-alcala-dating-game-killer-19439732.php.
Perelman, Marina. “New Case Linked to Dating Game Killer – NBC Bay Area.” NBC Bay Area, NBC Bay Area, 7 Mar. 2011, https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/new-case-linkedating-game-killer/2066912/.
Sager, Jessica. “Where Are the Survivors of Rodney Alcala Now?” People.Com, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2024, https://people.com/where-are-survivors-of-rodney-alcala-now-8730020.
Sands, Stella. The Dating Game Killer. Macmillan, 2011.
Sgueglia, Kristina. “Imprisoned ‘Dating Game Killer’ Gets More Time in ’70s Deaths of 2 Women | CNN.” CNN, CNN, 8 Jan. 2013, https://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/07/us/new-york-game-show-killer-sentenced/index.html.
Sullivan, Jennifer. “California Killer May Be Linked to Seattle Slayings in 1970s | The Seattle Times.” The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, 25 Mar. 2010, https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/california-killer-may-be-linked-to-seattle-slayings-in-1970s/.
“You, the Jury : Alcala, Rodney J. (Rodney James), 1943- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.” Internet Archive, Fremont, Calif. : Buquor Books, 1994, https://archive.org/details/youjury0000alca/page/8/mode/2up.
#rodneyalcala #awol #photographer #chateaumarmont #airforce #UCLA #NYU #california #newyork #schoolofart #womanofthehour #thedatinggame #thedatinggamekiller #johnberger #hillsidestranglers #earrings #storageunit #goldenstatekiller #cherylbradshaw #annakendrick #danielzovatto #deathrow #graingergreta #legal #legalsystem #DNA #DNAevidence #coldcase #alicesrestaurant #arloguthrie #youthejury #proposition69 #huntingtonbeach #retrial #solved
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
Part 1 of 2
Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender, known as The Dating Game Killer. Rodney would be convicted of seven attacks throughout the United States between 1968 to 1979. Join Paige & Angela as they dive into the corrupt, cruel and calculating Rodney Alcala for two episodes.
Become part of the Corrupt Crew! In addition to our appreciation, we’ll also mention you in a future episode!
patreon.com/CorruptPodcast
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ABXKFYMSYLY5Y
Photos of the Unidentified:
Due to the number of photographs, CDs with the images are available for the media to pick up at the Huntington Beach Police Department located at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The CDs will also be available at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office at 401 Civic center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701. If you recognize anyone in the photos, please contact Detective. Patrick Ellis with the Huntington Beach Police Department at pellis@hbpd.org.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/scpr/albums/72157623600695928/
The Dating Game Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4l3oBCkCq8
Don't miss out on new Corrupt content! Follow us at:
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Send case suggestions and feedback to: corruptpod@gmail.com
Sources for this episode:
DaRonch, Carol. 9/13/1978 Full Episode The Dating Game Serial Killer Rodney Alcala and Cheryl Bradshaw. YouTube, 22 Oct. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4l3oBCkCq8.
Hardy, Terri. “Condemned Inmate Rodney Alcala Dies of Natural Causes - News Releases.” News Releases, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, 24 July 2021, https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2021/07/24/condemned-inmate-rodney-alcala-dies-of-natural-causes/.
Martinez, Kiko Martinez. “Morgan Rowan on Surviving San Antonio’s ‘Dating Game Killer’ Rodney Alcala.” MySA, 4 May 2024, https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/morgan-rowan-rodney-alcala-dating-game-killer-19439732.php.
Perelman, Marina. “New Case Linked to Dating Game Killer – NBC Bay Area.” NBC Bay Area, NBC Bay Area, 7 Mar. 2011, https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/new-case-linkedating-game-killer/2066912/.
Sager, Jessica. “Where Are the Survivors of Rodney Alcala Now?” People.Com, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2024, https://people.com/where-are-survivors-of-rodney-alcala-now-8730020.
Sands, Stella. The Dating Game Killer. Macmillan, 2011.
Sgueglia, Kristina. “Imprisoned ‘Dating Game Killer’ Gets More Time in ’70s Deaths of 2 Women | CNN.” CNN, CNN, 8 Jan. 2013, https://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/07/us/new-york-game-show-killer-sentenced/index.html.
Sullivan, Jennifer. “California Killer May Be Linked to Seattle Slayings in 1970s | The Seattle Times.” The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times, 25 Mar. 2010, https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/california-killer-may-be-linked-to-seattle-slayings-in-1970s/.
“You, the Jury : Alcala, Rodney J. (Rodney James), 1943- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.” Internet Archive, Fremont, Calif. : Buquor Books, 1994, https://archive.org/details/youjury0000alca/page/8/mode/2up.
#rodneyalcala #awol #photographer #chateaumarmont #airforce #UCLA #NYU #california #newyork #schoolofart #womanofthehour #thedatinggame #thedatinggamekiller #johnberger #hillsidestranglers #earrings #storageunit #goldenstatekiller #cherylbradshaw #annakendrick #danielzovatto #deathrow #graingergreta #legal #legalsystem #DNA #DNAevidence #coldcase #alicesrestaurant #arloguthrie #youthejury #proposition69 #huntingtonbeach #retrial #solved
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
In this bonus Corrupted Clip, we’re digging into the cases of Brian Shaffer and Joey LaBute. Both men went missing from bars in Columbus, Ohio. Brian Shaffer has been missing since 2006. Joey LaBute disappeared and his remains would be located in 2016, but his murder remains unsolved. A popular theory for both disappearances is the Smiley Face Killer. Also known as the Smiley Face Murders or Smiley Face Gang, this group of people graffiti a smiley face at the location of a murder or where a body will be found.
The Dakota James Foundation: https://www.dakotajamesfoundation.com/
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Send case suggestions and feedback to: corruptpod@gmail.com
Sources for this episode:
Chicago, 32. “Retired Detective Calls for Reopening of ‘Smiley Face Killer’ Cases | FOX 32 Chicago.” FOX 32 Chicago, FOX 32 Chicago, 10 Apr. 2019, https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/retired-detective-calls-for-reopening-of-smiley-face-killer-cases.
FOX TV Digital Team. “The ‘Smiley Face’ Murders: What Experts Say about This Theory | FOX 13 Seattle.” FOX 13 Seattle, FOX 13 Seattle, 16 July 2024, https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/smiley-face-murders-theory-experts-weigh-in.
Hayden, Aly Vander. “Brian Welzien Was Possibly Dead Before He ‘Drowned,’ Says Forensic Pathologist | Crime News.” Oxygen Official Site, Oxygen, 10 Feb. 2019, https://www.oxygen.com/smiley-face-killers-the-hunt-for-justice/crime-time/forensic-pathologist-believes-alleged-smiley.
---. “Dakota James Case Update: D.A. Agrees It May Have Been Murder By Strangulation | Crime News.” Oxygen Official Site, Oxygen, 20 Jan. 2019, https://www.oxygen.com/smiley-face-killers-the-hunt-for-justice/crime-time/district-attorney-investigate-dakota-james.
Smith, Vanessa. “What Happened to 21-Year-Old College Student Chris Jenkins on Halloween Night in 2002.” Tales From the Underworld — Authentic True Crime | Substack, Tales From the Underworld — Authentic True Crime, 18 Oct. 2023, https://www.talesfromtheunderworld.com/p/what-happened-to-21-year-old-college.
Thompson, Rocky. “Cause of Chris Jenkins’ Death Is Still a Mystery – The Minnesota Daily.” The Minnesota Daily, https://mndaily.com/245046/uncategorized/cause-chris-jenkins-death-still-mystery/.
#BrianShaffer #JoeyLaBute #columbus #smileyfacekiller #smileyfacekillers #smileyfacemurders #smileyfacegang #smiley #smileyface #uglytuna #unsolvedmysteries #coldcase #unioncafe #missing #truecrime #truecrimediscussion #truecrimestories #ohio #bonus #corrupt #conspiracy #corruptcrew #justiceforjoey #y2k #dakotajames #brianwelzein #chrisjenkins #NYC #chicago #pittsburg #nightcap #safetycheck #ifyouseesomethingsaysomething
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Welcome to the Corrupt Podcast!
In March 2016, Joey LaBute disappeared from a bar in Columbus, Ohio. Joey sent two text messages to friends and family, ‘‘to help so goo5’ and ‘jnhstioj’. Just over 3 weeks later, his body would be found in the Scioto River. 26 year old Joey LaBute’s murder was ruled suspicious and remains unsolved.
If you have any information on Joey’s disappearance and murder, please contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at 614-461-8477. You can also contact Joey’s Dad directly at labute@msn.com.
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Sources for this episode:
Griffin, Troy. “Petition · Transfer Joey Labute Jr’s Case to Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations - United States · Change.Org.” Change.Org, 25 Mar. 2019, https://www.change.org/p/troy-griffin-transfer-joey-labute-jr-s-case-to-ohio-bureau-of-investigations.
“Joey LaBute ////// 27.” True Crime Garage, https://truecrimegarage.com/blogs/true-crime-garage/posts/4155183/joey-labute-27.
“Joseph ‘Joey’ Andrew LaBute, Jr.” Rutherford Funeral & Crematories - Online Obituary, Mar. 2016, https://www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Joseph-Joey-Labute/#!/Obituary.
Oliphint, Joel. “What Happened to Joey LaBute?” Columbus Monthly, Columbus Alive, 22 Feb. 2017, https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/entertainment/human-interest/2017/02/22/what-happened-to-joey-labute/22098504007/.
“Parents of Joey LaBute Open up for the First Time since Son’s Death | 10tv.Com.” 10tv.Com, 5AD, https://www.10tv.com/article/news/crime/crime-tracker/parents-joey-labute-open-first-time-sons-death/530-ecac890b-81ab-4dd9-ae8a-8ef37d93e742.
“Unsolved Ohio: Unsolved Ohio: Father Pushes for Answers Eight Years after Son’s Suspicious Death.” NBC4, https://www.nbc4i.com/news/unsolved-ohio/unsolved-ohio-father-pushes-for-answers-eight-years-after-sons-suspicious-death/.
#joeylabute #columbus #ohio #gameofthrones #knitting #tacobell #marshmallowroot #arnoldsportsfestival #arnoldschwarzenegger #theunioncafe #sciotoriver #grindr #tinder #ghb #corruptpodcast #corruptcrew #unsolved #coldcase #dublin #cincinnati #conventioncenter
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
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Robert Johnson was an American musician and songwriter in the 1930s. According to legend, Robert met the devil at a crossroads and was the first musician to sell his soul for rock and roll. Robert’s death at 27 years old, would be as mysterious as his life. The 1961 release of his album, King of the Delta Blues Singers, brought Robert fame. He would influence artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Jack White, and Led Zeppelin.
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Sources for this episode:
Can’t You Hear the Wind Howl? The Life & Music of Robert Johnson. 1997.
“Court Rules Father of the Blues Has a Son.” The New York Times Web Archive, https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/national/061700ms-johnson.html. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
Deburke321. The Man Who Sold His Soul to The Devil (Robert Johnson). YouTube, 9 Feb. 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Ury06WEco.
“Home - Robert Johnson Blues Foundation.” Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/robertjohnsonblues, https://www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org/. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
James, Ben. “Brother Robert” Reveals True Story Of Growing Up With Blues Legend Robert Johnson. 29 Dec. 2020, https://www.npr.org/2020/12/29/950794131/brother-robert-reveals-true-story-of-growing-up-with-blues-legend-robert-johnson.
Stone, Rolling. “A Brief History of the 27 Club.” Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2019, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/the-27-club-a-brief-history-17853/anton-yelchin-27206/.
Taub, Matthew. “The Not-So-Mysterious Missing Grave of Blues Legend Robert Johnson - Atlas Obscura.” Atlas Obscura, Atlas Obscura, 23 Oct. 2019, https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/where-is-robert-johnson-buried#:~:text=Some%20decades%20later%2C%20a%20new,can’t%20find%20eternal%20rest.
#robertjohnson #sonhouse #crossroad #rocknroll #blues #jimmorrison #besthistoricalalbum #brianjones #kurtcobain #janisjoplin #theprettyreckless #brotherrobert #corruptcrew #jackwhite #whitestripes #robertplant #taylormomsen #jimmypage #rollingstones #cream #mississippi
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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On April 1, 2006 at 1:55AM surveillance video shows Ohio State University student, Brian Shaffer, walking toward the Ugly Tuna Saloona bar entrance. Brian is never seen exiting the bar and his disappearance remains a mystery. In a city with the most surveillance coverage in the state, how does a 27 year old man just disappear? You may notice Angela is sick this week, but she is a hero and pushed through! If you have any information on Brian’s disappearance, please contact the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545 or https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Police. Brian’s case number is 060286094. You can also contact the Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio at https://www.centralohiocrimestoppers.org
2010 Columbus, Ohio Pearl Jam Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMcRnqNQM7E
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Sources for this episode:
“BRIAN RANDALL SHAFFER - COLUMBUS, OHIO.” FBI.Gov, Apr. 2006, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer. On April 1, 2006, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason. The last known contact was at 1:55 AM, when Shaffer was having drinks with friends at a local Ohio State University (OSU) bar in Columbus, Ohio. For additional information regarding this victim, refer to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) missing person database, case report number MP#1709.
Bruner, Bethany. “Ohio Brothers Sue Anonymous Reddit User for Accusing Them of Murder.” The Columbus Dispatch, The Columbus Dispatch, 21 May 2024, https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/courts/2024/05/21/ohio-brothers-sue-reddit-user-for-accusing-them-murder-brian-shaffer-columbus-matthew-brian-osowski/73770192007/.
“Columbus, OH Weather History | Weather Underground.” Local Weather Forecast, News and Conditions | Weather Underground, https://www.wunderground.com/history/monthly/us/oh/columbus/KCMH/date/2006-3. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
Garage, True Crime. Brian Shaffer Interview ////// 770. YouTube, 2 July 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYsiSR74Imo.
“Is Brian Shaffer Alive? – The Lantern.” The Lantern, 12 Apr. 2009, https://www.thelantern.com/2009/04/is-brian-shaffer-alive/.
Johnston, April. “From the Archives: What Happened to Brian Shaffer?” Columbus MONTHLY, Apr. 2019, https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/2019/04/22/from-archives-what-happened-to/5375427007/.
Levasseur, Derrick. MISSING: Brian Shaffer. YouTube, 7 Jan. 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDVOaNaYH4.
“Missing Medical Student’s King Avenue Apartment Robbed – The Lantern.” The Lantern, 11 May 2006, https://www.thelantern.com/2006/05/missing-medical-students-king-avenue-apartment-robbed/.
“Missing Person / NamUs #MP1709 | NamUs.” NamUs, https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP1709. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
“Most Commonly Abused Drugs on College Campuses – MTSU Substance Abuse.” Home - MTSU, https://www.mtsu.edu/substance-abuse/most-commonly-abused-drugs-on-college-campuses/. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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#brianshaffer #columbus #ohio #uglytuna #springbreak #randyshaffer #coldcase #missing #missingperson #gougly #medicalstudent #OSU #brianrandallshaffer #pearljam #eddievedder #intothewild
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
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Twelve year old Jonelle Matthews disappeared from her home on December 20, 1984. Jonelle’s disappearance would be a mystery for almost 35 years. The cold case would be solved in 2019 when Jonelle’s remains were discovered and Steve Pankey was arrested for her murder. We’re traveling back in time to discuss prank calls to police departments, Hey Arnold! and providing elementary school children with plastic bags of milk.
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/next/jonelle-matthews-first-missing-children-milk-cartons-colorado/73-ebd80af1-8677-4654-914d-a3d29b2fbcdd
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jonelle-matthews-murder-kidnapping-steve-pankey-trial-48-hours/
https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/10/31/jonelle-matthews-case-pankey-guilty-of-kidnapping-felony-murder/69606715007/
The Girl on the Milk Carton 2024 TV mini series by Oxygen/Peacock
Who Killed Jonelle Matthews? 48 hours episode 2022
https://advancedreportingcsu.wixsite.com/mysite
https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/1998/november/child-abducted.html
https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/remarks-white-house-meeting-members-national-newspaper-association
#jonellematthews #coldcase #milkcarton #missingperson #heywankeypankey #nohankeywithpankey #revenge #stevepankey #wormholeofbullshit #greeley #shoshone #republicanparty #inheritance #dubiousbehavior #colorado #idaho #california #greatdane #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #ronaldreagan #etanpatz