We're back after a long break to discuss the third year of Crimecon! We discuss several presenters from the convention including Jan Broberg, the abductee in the documentary Abducted in Plain Sight, and Christopher Darden, one of the prosecutors in the OJ murder trial.    Do you want to support the show? Visit Patreon.com and search for Not Perfect or Functional Podcast to donate.  Find Us: Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group- Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter-@not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com  

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Episode 32- Crimecon 2019 Recap

We're pleased to announce a new podcast being brought to you by Esther, the host of Once Upon a Crime! Each episode will feature Esther and a special guest host talking about what's new, hot, and trending in true crime- in a fun and casual format! First episode drops on February 19th! Subscribe here here on Apple Podcasts or search for "Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime" on your favorite podcast platform.       

Introducing- Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime!

In the second part of this two-part episode, we finish up with some new details regarding the murders of Betsy Faria and Louis Gumpenberger. We discuss the current details of the cases, and discuss the possibility of a third murder that may have been committed by Pamela Hupp.  If you'd like to skip the opening banter, skip to the 14 minute mark! Do you want to support the show? Visit Patreon.com and search for Not Perfect or Functional Podcast to donate.  Find Us: Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group- Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter- @not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com

Episode 31- The Murders of Louis Gumpenberger & Betsy Faria (Part 2)

In this episode, we discuss the murders of Louis Gumpenberger, and Betsy Faria. Betsy was found dead in the living room of the home she shared with her husband, Russ. A few years later, Louis would be found shot to death in the home of Betsy's friend, Pamela Hupp. How were these deaths related, and was Betsy's husband responsible? Or was he being framed for the murders? If you'd like to skip the opening banter, skip to the ten minute mark!  This is the first of a two-part episode! Do you want to support the show? Visit Patreon.com and search for Not Perfect or Functional Podcast to donate.  Find Us: Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group-Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter- @not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com          

Episode 30- The Murders of Louis Gumpenberger & Betsy Faria

In a rural Alabama town in the 1970's, the Reverend Willie Maxwell was a part-time preacher and voodoo practitioner, but a full-time serial killer. Years after he was gunned down at his last victim's funeral, the spirits he had unleashed would return to terrorize the Scott family.  If you'd like to skip our opening banter, skip to the 11 minute mark. We had a lot to talk about this episode!   Do you want to support the show? Visit Patreon.com and search for Not Perfect or Functional Podcast to donate.  Find Us: Facebook page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group-Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter-@not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com            

Episode 29 -The Voodoo Preacher- Reverend Willie Maxwell

Come listen to a verrrrrrryyyyyy long intro....or don't! You can skip to the 15 minute mark if you'd like to get on with the show! In this episode, we discuss four different stories involving con artists or embezzlement, including one that happened, literally, in our back yard. We answer the questions, what can you be charged with for skipping out on the bill on a date? And, how many years do you get for stealing $1.2M in fajitas?  Do you want to support the show? Visit Patreon.com and search for Not Perfect or Functional Podcast to donate.  Find us: Facebook page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group- Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter- @not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com  

Episode 28- Fraud, Scams, and Cons

Darren Sharper was an NFL player that parlayed his football career into a new career as an ESPN commentator once he retired. Sharper was always able to charm the ladies with his good looks and charisma while a football star. This ability would take a dark turn after he left the NFL. Soon women across the country would recount tales to the police about being drugged and raped by Sharper.   Find Us: Faceboook page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group- Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter- @not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com          

Episode 26- Darren Sharper, from NFL Star to Serial Rapist

Our podcast has hit the one year mark! We discuss updates to the Sherri Papini kidnapping case, and what's new in the lives of Nevest Coleman, The Cannibal Cop, and Viktoria Nasyrova. Grab your headphones and help us celebrate our Podiversary! Find us: Facebook page- @NPOFPOD Facebook discussion group- Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group Twitter- @not_podcast Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com              

Episode 27- NPOF One Year Anniversary Updates

In 1979, Jeremy Thorpe, the President of the Liberal Party and Member of Parliament, went on trial charged with the attempted murder of Norman Scott. Scott had claimed for years that he'd had an affair with Thorpe in the 1960's during a time when homosexuality was illegal in the UK. It was believed that Thorpe had arranged a hit on Scott in an attempt to silence him before he ruined Thorpe's political career. Were the allegations true, or was it all a story made up by Scott to ruin the career of a well respected politician?    Facebook Page @NPOFPOD Twitter- @not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional Do you want to join the discussion? Check out the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group on Facebook. Answer three short questions and you're in!

Episode 25- The Jeremy Thorpe Affair

Teri Jendusa-Nicolai lived to tell her story of domestic abuse. After a horrific attack by her ex-husband, David Larsen, Teri was left to die in a garbage can filled with snow. What could drive a man to attack his ex-wife three years to the day after their divorce? Listen as we discuss this amazing story of survival.    Facebook Page @NPOFPOD Twitter- @not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com Website- notperfectorfunctional.com We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional  Do you want to join the discussion? Find us on Facebook at the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group. Answer three short questions and you're in!  

Episode 24- Frozen and Left for Dead, the Teri Jendusa-Nicolai Story

What could drive an accomplished, brilliant, female astronaut to drive 900 miles, and then attack another woman? Lisa Nowak had recently completed a thirteen day shuttle mission to space, when she attacked Colleen Shipman in the parking lot of the Orlando Airport. Was the ultimate plan kidnap and murder? This case is definitely out of this world!   Facebook Page @NPOFPOD Twitter- @not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com Website- notperfectorfunctional.com We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional  Do you want to join the discussion? Find us on Facebook at the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group. Answer three short questions and you're in!          

Episode 23- An Astronaut's Crimes, The Lisa Nowak Story

Baillie Gibson was recruited to the University of Arizona because of the state records she held for the discus and shot put. She never thought that she would end up in a sexual relationship relationship, that she contends was not consensual, with the coach that recruited her, Craig Carter. When Gibson attempted to break it off, Carter would stalk, and physically assault Gibson. Listen as we discuss this case about the abuse of power between an athlete and her coach.  We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional .   Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Twitter-@not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com Website- notperfectorfunctional.com Do you want to join the discussion? Find us on Facebook at the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group. Answer three short questions, and you're in!    

Episode 22- Abuse of Power- The Baillie Gibson Story

On this special bonus episode, we're completely off-script discussing our trip to Crimecon that was held in Nashville, Tennessee. We give some insight on the convention, discuss what we did, and who we saw. Listen as we talk about our adventures and recount our visit with Mark's family after the convention!   Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Twitter-@not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com Website- notperfectorfunctional.com   We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional . Do you want to join the discussion? Find us on Facebook at the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group. Answer three short questions, and you're in!    

Episode 21- Crimecon and Chlamydia Koalas

Paige Birgfeld, a 34 year old mom of three, went missing on June 28th, 2007 from Grand Junction, Colorado. As the police investigated her disappearance, they would learn that Paige was not only a typical soccer mom, and pre-school dance school owner, but that she also led a secret life as a high-end escort. Were one of her two ex-husbands involved, or was someone from her secret life to blame? Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Twitter-@not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com Website- notperfectorfunctional.com   We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional . Do you want to join the discussion? Find us on Facebook at the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group. Answer three short questions, and you're in!          

Episode 20-The Double Life of Paige Birgfeld

In November 1994, 19 year old Antwinica Bridgeman was found raped and murdered. Her murder would lead to the wrongful conviction of two men that would spend 23 years behind bars for a murder they did not commit. Learn how this happened, and how the Whitesox baseball team would play a part in the life of one of the men, Nevest Coleman, after he was released.    Facebook Page- @NPOFPOD Twitter-@not_podcast Email- notperfectorfunctional@gmail.com Website- notperfectorfunctional.com   We've launched our Patreon page! If you'd like to help support the show, please go to https://www.patreon.com/notperfectorfunctional. Do you want to join the discussion? Find us on Facebook at the Not Perfect or Functional Discussion Group. Answer three short questions, and you're in!    

Episode 19-False Confessions -The Murder of Antwinica Bridgeman

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