Murder Blood and Psychopaths

Episode description  Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2010, three young brothers from Morenci, Michigan – Andrew (9), Alexander (7), and Tanner (5) Skelton – vanished while staying with their father, John Skelton, during a bitter custody dispute with their mother, Tanya Zuvers. John claimed he’d handed the boys over to a mysterious “organization” to protect them, spinning stories about a woman named Jo or Joann Taylor and an underground group that would keep the children hidden and safe. In the fifteen years since, no such group has ever been verified, no credible sightings of the boys have surfaced, and investigators have publicly said they believe the brothers were killed and their remains concealed somewhere between southern Michigan and northwest Ohio.​ This episode of [Podcast Name], “Gone by Thanksgiving: The Skelton Brothers of Morenci,” walks through the last known hours of Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner’s lives; the frantic searches across fields, ditches, and farm country...

On Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2009, a family celebration in Jupiter, Florida turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Thirty‑five‑year‑old Paul Michael Merhige joined relatives at Jim and Muriel Sitton’s home for what was supposed to be a peaceful holiday dinner. Hours later, he stepped outside, returned with a handgun, and opened fire on his own family. Four relatives were killed: his aunt, 76‑year‑old Raymonde Joseph; his twin sisters, Carla Merhige and Lisa Knight, who was pregnant; and six‑year‑old Makayla Sitton, murdered as she slept in her bed.​ In this episode, Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths traces the path to the Thanksgiving Day Massacre: the troubled history within the Merhige family, Paul’s long‑standing mental‑health struggles and disturbing threats, the horrific minutes inside the Sitton home, and the multi‑agency manhunt that ended with his capture at a motel in the Florida Keys. We then break down the court proceedings that led to seven consecutive life sent...

On Thanksgiving night, November 26, 2009, a family celebration in Jupiter, Florida turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Thirty‑five‑year‑old Paul Michael Merhige joined relatives at Jim and Muriel Sitton’s home for what was supposed to be a peaceful holiday dinner. Hours later, he stepped outside, returned with a handgun, and opened fire on his own family. Four relatives were killed: his aunt, 76‑year‑old Raymonde Joseph; his twin sisters, Carla Merhige and Lisa Knight, who was pregnant; and six‑year‑old Makayla Sitton, murdered as she slept in her bed.​ In this episode, Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths traces the path to the Thanksgiving Day Massacre: the troubled history within the Merhige family, Paul’s long‑standing mental‑health struggles and disturbing threats, the horrific minutes inside the Sitton home, and the multi‑agency manhunt that ended with his capture at a motel in the Florida Keys. We then break down the court proceedings that led to seven consecutive life sent...

🎧 Episode Title Episode 111: “Crash, Control, and Consequence: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case” 📝 Episode Description On a warm summer night in Strongsville, Ohio, a car slammed into a brick wall at over 100 miles per hour. Two young men — Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan — died instantly. The driver? Mackenzie Shirilla, a 17-year-old girl who survived the crash. What followed was a trial that gripped the internet: love, obsession, digital footprints, and a crash that prosecutors say was no accident. In this episode of Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths , we uncover how forensic data, toxic behavior, and one life-altering decision led to a murder conviction — and a life sentence. Was this a tragic mistake… or a methodical act of vengeance? Buckle up — this one will stay with you long after the episode ends. Check out this episode!

🎧 Episode Title Episode 111: “Crash, Control, and Consequence: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case” 📝 Episode Description On a warm summer night in Strongsville, Ohio, a car slammed into a brick wall at over 100 miles per hour. Two young men — Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan — died instantly. The driver? Mackenzie Shirilla, a 17-year-old girl who survived the crash. What followed was a trial that gripped the internet: love, obsession, digital footprints, and a crash that prosecutors say was no accident. In this episode of Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths , we uncover how forensic data, toxic behavior, and one life-altering decision led to a murder conviction — and a life sentence. Was this a tragic mistake… or a methodical act of vengeance? Buckle up — this one will stay with you long after the episode ends. Check out this episode!

  🎧 Episode 110 – "Predators in the Wi-Fi: Surviving the Digital Hunt" Guest: Art Bowker, Cybercrime Expert & Author In this chilling episode of Murder, Blood, and Psychopaths , we leave the crime scene and enter the cyber scene — where predators don’t wear masks, they use usernames. Host [Your Name] sits down with Art Bowker , a 40-year veteran in law enforcement and one of the nation’s leading voices on cybercrime. From digital stalkers to online identity thieves, Bowker explains how today’s most dangerous criminals hide in plain sight — behind screens, fake profiles, and unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Together with coauthor Todd Shipley, Bowker has written Investigating Internet Crimes and the upcoming Surviving a Cyberattack (October 2024). In this episode, he shares real cases, tips to protect yourself and your family, and why “trust is the biggest vulnerability” in the digital world. Whether you're a true crime addict or just someone scrolling on public Wi-...