Amateur Investigator

We are a husband and wife duo covering open and cold cases. infamous and less known murder cases and serial killers. You will also learn that we are a little on the weird side but hey, who isn't!

Ep 51 The Black Dahlia * Elizabeth Short* 12/21/2020

Ep 51 The Black Dahlia * Elizabeth Short* Elizabeth Short's murder just shy of 80 years ago has been one that most people in the true crime world know well. It is a case that we find intriguing and mysterious. With well over 17 suspects in her traumatic murder the case still remains cold to this day. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/17270969

Ep 51: THE MAD BUTCHER OF KINGSBURY RUN 12/13/2020

Ep 51: THE MAD BUTCHER OF KINGSBURY RUN In the 1930's in the Cleveland Ohio area an unidentified serial killer was at large. During the Depression era in the Kingsbury Run shanty town known for bars and brothels, there were 12 torso's found in a three year span. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/17170412

EP. 50 RICHARD COTTINGHAM * THE TORSO KILLER* 12/06/2020

EP. 50 RICHARD COTTINGHAM * THE TORSO KILLER* 1967-1980 in New York and New Jersey, there was a serial killer who would torture his victims and eventually dismember them. Richard Cottingham was a husband, father and loyal employee at Blue Cross Blue Shield. He was known to have a fetish of S&M but no one could possibly know that they were in the midst of a gruesome and demented killer. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/17081741

KILLER COUPLE Alton Coleman & Debra Brown 11/29/2020

KILLER COUPLE Alton Coleman & Debra Brown From May-July 1984 Alton Colman & Debra Brown went on a murder spree that lasted 54 days. They earned the moniker "The Black Bonnie & Clyde" and traveled through Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and their home state of Illinois. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16992002

EP 48. Pastor Christopher Gattis 11/23/2020

EP 48. Pastor Christopher Gattis On Thanksgiving Eve 2018 Pastor Chris Gattis shot and killed his wife, setp daughter and her boyfriend. Tensions had been high for over 48 hours. The neighbors and co-workers were shocked as Chris was known to be a great neighbor and friend. Neighbors and co workers were beyond shocked thinking that Chris could never have been capabe of such a violent act. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16914773

EP 47 KILLERS? Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell 11/17/2020

EP 47 KILLERS? Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell Chad and Lori Daybell are both facing criminal charges in connection to the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. The children's bodies were found buried on the Chad Daybell's Idaho property after a nationwide search. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16837421

EP. 46 SERIAL KILLER Charlie Brandt 11/09/2020

EP. 46 SERIAL KILLER Charlie Brandt On Septemebr 13th 2004 Charlie Brandt killed is wife, neice and then himself. While many people were shocked that Charlie could have done something so unthinkable, his sister held a dark family secret. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16729658

Ep 45 LISKE FAMILY MASSACRE 11/02/2020

Ep 45 LISKE FAMILY MASSACRE In the morning hours of October 31st 2010 a family would be murdered. They would be found later that day by their youngest son after he was concerned that his mother still had not gotten out of bed at 1:30pm. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16642058

EP: 44 SERIAL KILLER Fritz Haarmann 10/26/2020

EP: 44 SERIAL KILLER Fritz Haarmann Known as the Vampire, Werewolf and butcher of Hanover Germany. Fritz Haarmann murdered 70 + boys ranging between 10-18 years old in the years of 1918 through 1924, He was convited of murdering 22-24 of his victims. He had a lover during that time and it is believed that he helped lure at least two boys to their apartment though never killing anyone directly. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16541930

EP 43: MYSTERY DEATH * Elisa Lam 10/18/2020

EP 43: MYSTERY DEATH * Elisa Lam On February 19th 2013 Elisa Lam was found floating in a water tank on the roof of the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. Her death was ruled an accidental drowning, but was this something far more sinister or paranormal? /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16449479

Ep 42 DISCUSSION * Domesitic Homicide* 10/12/2020

Ep 42 DISCUSSION * Domesitic Homicide* When you fall in love the progression of the relationship is often marriage and a family. If you have a traditional wedding, the vows state "till death do us part". We are hoepful that it will be many many years before that vow is fulfilled. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16362170

EP 41 MONSTER OF THE ANDES 10/05/2020

EP 41 MONSTER OF THE ANDES On July 31st 1981 33 year old Pedro Lopez plead guilty to killing 57 girls throughout Columbia, Equador and Peru. He claimed to have killed over 300 girls. The victims age range was 8-12. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16270793

THE CHINO HILLS MASSACRE 09/27/2020

THE CHINO HILLS MASSACRE On the evening of June 4th 1983 a family and a family friend were brutally murdered. There would have been 5 victims but Josh Ryen (age 8 ) by a miracle survived. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16175774

Ep 39 SERIAL KILLER Gerald Stano 09/20/2020

Ep 39 SERIAL KILLER Gerald Stano Gerald Stano was adopted by a great family but that wasn't enough to curtail his desire to murder. He was bullied in school and later would go on to murder up to 88 victims though not all of them have been confirmed. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/16084679

Ep 38 DIABOLICAL COUPLE Gerald & Charlene Gallego 09/14/2020

Ep 38 DIABOLICAL COUPLE Gerald & Charlene Gallego September 1978 - November 1980 Gerald and Charlene Gallego would lure, kidnap, rape and murder teenage girls (With the exception of one) on the request for sex slaves by Gerald. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15997064

Ep 37. The Moor Murders 09/08/2020

Ep 37. The Moor Murders Manchester England.... July 1963 through October 1965, Ian Brady and Myra Hinley worked together to murder 5 kids ranging from age 10-17. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15920642

SERIAL KILLER Paul John Knowles 08/31/2020

SERIAL KILLER Paul John Knowles In the year of 1974 John Paul Knowles went on a killing spree beleived to be triggered when his fiance broke it off with him after a psychic warned her of a dangerous man coming into her life. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15813776

EP. 35 Criminal News and Stupid Criminals 08/24/2020

EP. 35 Criminal News and Stupid Criminals In this episode, we bring you updates and criminal news. We also have a few stories on stupid crimes and criminals. We really enjoyed doing this episode. If you would like to hear more of this type of content from us, please comment on the Facebbok Page... Amateur Investigator Podcast. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15726896

Ep 34 INFAMOUS Elizabeth Bathory 08/17/2020

Ep 34 INFAMOUS Elizabeth Bathory Elizabeth Bathory according to Guiness Book Of World Records holds the title of most people murdered at 650 + victims. This is heavily debated as the crimes were from 1590-1610. All the information we have on these cases are from some writings and a ton of folklore. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15635942

Ep. 33 SERIAL KILLERS Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris ** Part 2 08/04/2020

Ep. 33 SERIAL KILLERS Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris ** Part 2 Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris met in a mens reform prison and soon found they shared the love of sexual control and torture. When they both got out of reform prison, the plan they spent years planning would soon become a reality. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15471884

SERIAL KILLERS Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris **Part 1 07/20/2020

SERIAL KILLERS Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris **Part 1 Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris met in a mens reform prison and soon found they shared the love of sexual control and torture. When they both got out of reform prison, the plan they spent years planning would soon become a reality. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15290156

Ep 31 Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb ** Part 4 07/14/2020

Ep 31 Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb ** Part 4 In the fourth and final part of Casey and Caleb's case, we talk to Ali who sheds a bit of light on what life in Anguilla is like. Accusations were made that something sinister happened possibly from one of the locals. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15198188

Ep 30. Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb ** Part 3 07/13/2020

Ep 30. Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb ** Part 3 This week we have the pleasure of talking to private investigator TJ Ward. TJ has an extensive backgroud in law enforcment and is really taking the lead on this case. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15197081

Ep 29. Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb ** PART 2 07/07/2020

Ep 29. Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb ** PART 2 This is part two of a 4 part podcast series on a case that we have been investigating for 5 months. Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory went out with their wives and another couple while in Anguilla. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15116375

Ep 28 : Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb PART 1 07/06/2020

Ep 28 : Mystery In Paradise / Casey and Caleb PART 1 This is part one of a 4 part podcast series on a case that we have been investigating for 5 months. Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory went out with their wives and another couple while in Anguilla. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/15103103

Ep. 27 SERIAL KILLER Pedro Rodrigues Filho 06/22/2020

Ep. 27 SERIAL KILLER Pedro Rodrigues Filho Pedro aka Killer Petey is a Brazilian vigilante serial killer whose target were people he felt wronged others. He has also been compared to fictional character Dexter Morgan who was also a vigilane killer. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/14925047

Ep; 26 DISCUSSION : Black Lives Matter Movement 06/07/2020

Ep; 26 DISCUSSION : Black Lives Matter Movement We are discussing the Black Lives Matter Movement and Paul takes the lead. We discuss what and why the black lives matter movement is so important. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/14730638

EP: 25 DISCUSSION: Serial Killers, Narcissism, and The Warrior Gene 05/31/2020

EP: 25 DISCUSSION: Serial Killers, Narcissism, and The Warrior Gene Paul and I discuss the MAOA-L gene aka The Warrior gene. Does this gene give us the insight to possibly stop violent behavior? It very well could be a key identifier to those who may be more susceptible to violent behavior. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/14632205

Ep 24 SERIAL KILLER Earle Leonard Nelson 05/19/2020

Ep 24 SERIAL KILLER Earle Leonard Nelson Earle Nelson was born with what some have said to have a darkness in his eyes. He showed signs in his early childhood of disassociation and Anti-Social Personality disorders. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/14477645

Ep. 23 DISCUSSION Satanic Killers...Or Were they? 05/12/2020

Ep. 23 DISCUSSION Satanic Killers...Or Were they? Paul and I discuss a few cases where the authorities or the killers involved blamed satanisim for their actions. /episode/index/show/amateurinvestigator/id/14394104

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