John of God? More like John of Fraud. Hailed as a spiritual healer for decades and popularized in the western world by Oprah Winfrey, this spiritual con man spent years abusing the people who believed he could help them. Join Kevin and Amy as they unravel some of John’s murky past. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. ‎Sources we used for this episode: NewsEvolution: Laura Eisenhower interviews Amy Biank, whistleblower who exposed Brazilian healer John of God as cult leader and alleged pedocriminal, sexual abuser, and rapist - NewsInsideOut Woman behind the arrest of John of God takes her own life | Daily Mail Online Faith healer with millions of followers ran a "sex slave farm and sold babies to highest bidder" - World News - Mirror Online 'John of God' cult leader allegedly ran child sex slave farm João Teixeira de Faria - Wikipedia Brazilian activist's alleged suicide sparks coverage controversy - Columbia Journalism Review 'John of God,' Brazilian faith healer, surrenders to police on sexual abuse charges - The Washington Post Whistleblower who recently outed Oprah's Brazilian faith healer "John of God," for murdering teenage sex slaves and running a "baby farm" adoption operation, committed suicide over the weekend : r/JoeRogan John of God Woman who accused John of God cult leader of rape mysteriously kills herself at Spanish home A performance artist searches for healing in 'The Space in Between: Marina Abramovic and Brazil' - Los Angeles Times 

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#82: John of God

This is a listener suggestion from Jennifer who was friends with the victim in high school. The case takes place in Livermore, CA. Jenna Nannetti was a 17-year old girl who fell in love with Mike Simons–a 20-year old loser who preyed on young girls. Listen to the tale of deadly young love with commentary from Amy and Kevin. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. ‎Sources we used for this episode: PEOPLE v. SIMONS | FindLaw Sentencing in teen's 2002 slaying today LIVERMORE / Wife killer gets life sentence Little Miss Murder | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda Murderer gets life in prison, plus 25 years and deserves more | SierraSun.com  Snapped: Killer Couples: “Katie Belflower/Michael Simons” (Season 7, Episode 4) Wicked Attraction: “Deadly Rival” (Season 4, Episode 9) 

#81: The Murder of Jenna Nannetti

4-year-old Derrick Robie, was “ebullient, precocious, doted on by all who knew him, a ripper of a kid in short sleeves and suspenders with a mop of blond hair and a mischievous grin.” Everything changed for the Robie family on August 2, 1993. 13-year old Eric Smith was angry, upset, and ready to take it out on someone. Join us this week as we talk about the child murderer, Eric Smith and what’s in store for him soon. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! ‎Sources we used for this episode: Parole board transcripts reveal Eric Smith's post-prison plans | WHAM Eric Smith granted parole after 27 years in prison for killing child | WHAM Eric Smith | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Village of Savona Sister of Eric Smith speaks before his release from prison A SECOND TRAGEDY COMES IN WAKE OF SAVONA TRIAL | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com Eric Smith parole hearing transcript reveals regrets over child murder Eric Smith update: Convicted Steuben County child killer's release delayed Savona residents hold candlelight walk in memory of Derrick Robie 

#80: Eric Smith

“Omaima Nelson is the most bizarre and sick individual I’ve had the occasion to meet. No one needs to look to the Dahmers of Milwaukee or the Hannibal Lecters of the screen. A new predator has emerged, named Omaima.”  You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! ‎Sources we used for this episode:  Snapped, Season 14, Episode 1 Woman to Be Tried in Dismemberment of Costa Mesa Man : Crime: Attorney for alleged killer says she was defending herself after being tied, raped. Omaima Nelson, Who was Convicted of Killing Her Husband and Cooking Him has Applied to Be Paroled | The Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo Omaima Nelson Omaima Nelson Omaima Nelson Took Cannibalistic Revenge On Her Abusive Husband OC Woman Sentenced in Grisly Murder Omaima Nelson: The Thanksgiving Butcher | by DeLani R. Bartlette | Medium Omaima Nelson: The Model Who Killed, Castrated & Ate Her Husband For Thanksgiving 

#79: Thanksgiving Leftovers: Omaima Aree Nelson

Charles “Chuck” Morgan left his Tucson home on March 22, 1977 to drop his two daughters off at school, just like any other day. But after dropping his girls off, he never made it to work, and didn't make it home that night. In fact, Charles wouldn’t show up for 3 days. This was just the beginning of Chuck’s very curious case. Follow along with us as we navigate this head-scratcher and look at a few other cases that may just be connected. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Sources we used for this episode: Doug Johnston | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom Charles Morgan | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom Chuck Morgan Cold Case: Strange evidence found in '77 on, near man's body Who is Don Devereux? | Devereux Reports  

#78: The Curious Case of Charles ”Chuck” Morgan

This is the second part of a two-part episode. This is an active court case. Theranos was supposed to revolutionize and democratize healthcare. Elizabeth Holmes was supposed to be the next Steve Jobs. Investors were supposed to rake in millions of dollars. However, things don’t always work out the way they should, especially when that genius inventor is a fraud and that revolutionary company is a scam. Join us this week as we lay the groundwork for understanding Theranos, its young founder Elizabeth Holmes, and her flashy ex-business partner/ex-COO/ex-president/ex-boyfriend Sunny Balwani. This comes at a very relevant time--Elizabeth’s trial began on August 31, 2021. She could face up to 20 years in prison for the fraud. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Sources we used for this episode: The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes: A timeline 4 Startling Insights Into Elizabeth Holmes From Psychiatrist Who's Known Her Since Childhood Theranos: A Fallen Unicorn Did Elizabeth Holmes Uncle Death Inspire Theranos Idea? The Dropout Podcast Elizabeth Holmes Trial: What to Expect in the Theranos Case Timeline: The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes A former Apple employee inspired Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' change from 'frumpy accountant' to her signature Steve Jobs-style black turtleneck Elizabeth Holmes Black Turtleneck Fashion - Ana Arriola Interview Sunny Balwani Played an Important Role in the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos Story Theranos Whistleblower Shook the Company—and His Family Walgreens partners with a new blood-testing firm Safeway severs ties with Theranos as $350M deal collapses A Theranos scientist-turned-whistleblower, on jail time for Elizabeth Holmes Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos trial: What you need to know Elizabeth Holmes trial live updates: Former Theranos lab director testifies "It Kept Failing": Whistleblower Erika Cheung on Working at Theranos Events leading up to the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked  HBO Documentary: The Inventor 

#77, Part 2: The Rise & Fall of Theranos & Elizabeth Holmes

Theranos was supposed to revolutionize and democratize healthcare. Elizabeth Holmes was supposed to be the next Steve Jobs. Investors were supposed to rake in millions of dollars. However, things don’t always work out the way they should, especially when that genius inventor is a fraud and that revolutionary company is a scam. Join us this week as we lay the groundwork for understanding Theranos, its young founder Elizabeth Holmes, and her flashy ex-business partner/ex-COO/ex-president/ex-boyfriend Sunny Balwani. This comes at a very relevant time--Elizabeth’s trial began on August 31, 2021. She could face up to 20 years in prison for the fraud. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Sources we used for this episode: The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes: A timeline 4 Startling Insights Into Elizabeth Holmes From Psychiatrist Who's Known Her Since Childhood Theranos: A Fallen Unicorn Did Elizabeth Holmes Uncle Death Inspire Theranos Idea? The Dropout Podcast Elizabeth Holmes Trial: What to Expect in the Theranos Case Timeline: The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes Elizabeth Holmes | Net Worth & Facts Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes A former Apple employee inspired Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' change from 'frumpy accountant' to her signature Steve Jobs-style black turtleneck Elizabeth Holmes Black Turtleneck Fashion - Ana Arriola Interview Sunny Balwani Played an Important Role in the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos Story Theranos Whistleblower Shook the Company—and His Family Walgreens partners with a new blood-testing firm Safeway severs ties with Theranos as $350M deal collapses A Theranos scientist-turned-whistleblower, on jail time for Elizabeth Holmes Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos trial: What you need to know 

#76, Part 1: The Rise & Fall of Theranos & Elizabeth Holmes

Ogden, Utah: 1974. No one could believe this crime could actually happen in this place. Join Kevin and Amy as they talk about the torture/killings of the Hi-Fi Shop. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! Sources we used for this episode: The Cold Podcast, Season 2: Justice for Joyce ‎True Crime All The Time: The Hi-Fi Murders on Apple Podcasts https://www.newspapers.com/clip/1749116/hifi-murders/ HiFi Shop Murder Hi-Fi Murders Hi-Fi murders The Justice Files: The Ogden Hi-Fi Murders Pierre Dale Selby Hi-Fi Murders: "Victim" Reads Like “In Cold Blood” for the 1974 Slayings 

#75: The Hi-Fi Murders

Are some people just born bad? We’d like to think not, but serial pedophile and suspected cannibalistic killer Nathaniel Bar-Jonah seems to be just that--born bad. From very early on, he exhibited violent, disturbing, sexually-sadistic tendencies. Additionally, he lived in a time and place where he could virtually fly under the radar--free to rape and prey on children. Enabled by both his family and inept law enforcement, Nathaniel Bar-Jonah was the 375-pound boogie man that we all need to fear. Join us this week as we discuss this pile of garbage. You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! Sources we used for this episode: Nathaniel Bar-Jonah: The 300-Pound Child Murderer And Suspected Cannibal Nathaniel Bar-Jonah Profile of Child Predator Nathaniel Bar-Jonah The Montana Child Murderer. The horrific crimes of Nathaniel Nathaniel Bar-Jonah Nathaniel Bar-Jonah | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom Red-Handed Podcast Dr. John Epsy's book, Eat the Evidence 

#74: Nathaniel-Bar-Jonah

Reeva Steenkamp was a promising young star and social justice advocate on the rise in South Africa. She had been dating Olympian Oscar Pistorius for three, difficult months before her horrifying murder that took place at Oscar’s home in Pretoria. There is no doubt that Oscar is the one who pulled the trigger--but was it an accident or homicide? Join us as we discuss this mind-boggling case this week.  You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! Sources we used for this episode: Oscar Pistorius' Timeline of How He Shot Reeva Steenkamp Inside the Oscar Pistorius Murder Case: What Paths Took the Couple to That Final Night? Oscar Pistorius injured in prison fight over use of public phone | The Independent Amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius injured in boat accident Reeva Steenkamp was murdered. Shame on the BBC for forgetting | Sonia Sodha Reeva Steenkamp: Model with 'wicked' sense of humor Oscar Pistorius | Biography & Facts June Steenkamp: 'Pistorius terrorised my daughter before he shot her The 10 most shocking facts of Oscar Pistorius' murder case Oscar Pistorius' Prison Sentence More Than Doubled : The Two-Way Oscar Pistorius trial: Timeline of events | The Independent 

#73: The Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius

This is the second half of our 2-parter on Kip Kinkel. We recommend that you go back to episode #71 and listen to that before starting this one. Before Columbine and Sandy Hook, there was Kip Kinkel--the moody, dark, gun-obsessed, trench-coat-wearing poster child for school shootings. That image of Kip has remained frozen in time: the dangerous child people point to as the reason some kids need to be locked up for life. Last episode, we discussed Kip’s childhood, his family, and the first part of his killing spree. In Part 2, we discuss the rest of his spree and the aftermath of those few murderous days. We heavily borrow from Jennifer Schulberg’s amazing Huffington Post article: “Kip Kinkel Is Ready To Speak” for this episode.  You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! Sources we used for this episode: Who Is Kip Kinkel? - Chronology | The Killer At Thurston High | FRONTLINE Kip Kinkel Is Ready To Speak Kip Kinkel - Special Education - School, Parents, Drug, and Grade - JRank Articles Kip Kinkel uses landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling to challenge sentence 1998 Thurston High School shooting The Anarchist Cookbook - Kindle edition by Powell, William, Bergman, Peter M. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks Who Is Kip Kinkel? - Kip's Writings And Statements | The Killer At Thurston High | FRONTLINE The final hours - oregonlive.com 

#72 Kip Kinkel, Part 2

Before Columbine and Sandy Hook, there was Kip Kinkel--the moody, dark, gun-obsessed, trench-coat-wearing poster child for school shootings. That image of Kip has remained frozen in time: the dangerous child people point to as the reason some kids need to be locked up for life. Join us this week as we discuss Kip’s childhood, his family, and the first part of his killing spree. In Part 2, we will discuss the rest of his spree and the aftermath of those few murderous days.  You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! Sources we used for this episode: Who Is Kip Kinkel? - Chronology | The Killer At Thurston High | FRONTLINE Kip Kinkel Is Ready To Speak Kip Kinkel - Special Education - School, Parents, Drug, and Grade - JRank Articles Kip Kinkel uses landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling to challenge sentence 1998 Thurston High School shooting The Anarchist Cookbook - Kindle edition by Powell, William, Bergman, Peter M. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks Who Is Kip Kinkel? - Kip's Writings And Statements | The Killer At Thurston High | FRONTLINE The final hours - oregonlive.com 

#71: Kip Kinkel, Part 1

This Father’s Day, we will be talking about a father that will be receiving  no awards from us. Justin Ross Harris was a seemingly good father to his 22-month old son Cooper until June 18, 2014. Was Cooper’s death a terrible murder or a horrible accident? Though the jury decided one way, there is still some skepticism around that decision that we discuss this episode. Join Kevin, Amy, and special guest Carl, Amy’s dad this week. There are also some cameos in this episode of Abigail, our 11-week old kid. Sorry for that! You can join our True Crime Dumpster Facebook group. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Tune in next time as we continue talking out the trash. Bye! Sources we used for this episode: There's science behind why parents leave kids in hot cars You Can Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths. A timeline of the Justin Ross Harris case Hot Car Death Trial: 5 Things to Know About the Case Against Justin Ross Harris Justin Ross Harris Guilty of Murder in Hot Car Death of His Son Murder of Cooper Harris Justin Ross Harris' ex-wife Leanna Taylor still believes son’s hot car death was a tragic accident Ex-wife says intimacy issues with Harris date back to 2008 Killer Queens Podcast Sworn Podcast 

#70: Murder or Horrible Accident? Justin Ross Harris & Cooper Harris

Thanks to our Aussie listener, Katrina, for requesting this case.  In western Australia during July of 2007, Chantelle McDougall and her daughter Leela went missing along with her cult leader boyfriend, Simon Kadwell/Gary Felton and their longtime friend, Tony Popic. They told numerous people that they were going to Brazil, but there is no record of them ever making it there. They simply vanished. We recount the bizarre details of this cult-y group and what happened before they disappeared to make sense of a mind-boggling case. If you have any information or a tip to share about anyone in this group, please contact Crime Stoppers Australia by calling 1800 333 000 if you are in Australia or going to this website: https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au/ You can join our Facebook group, True Crime Dumpster. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. You can also check out our website, truecrimedumpster.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Also--with summer approaching, we will be putting out more episodes and have a little more time to devote. Hopefully, we will get our Patreon back up and running. Keep those eyes and ears open! Sources we used for this episode: Casefile Podcast, Episode 83 Coronial Inquest Doomsday cult family disappears from Australia Chantelle And Leela Left Town With A Cult Leader 10 Years Ago, Never To Be Heard From Again Chantelle McDoughall and her daughter 5 yr old Leela vanished from Nannup, Western Australia in 2007, while intwined in the "Truth Fellowship" cult : UnresolvedMysteries Unsolved - WA Family Who Vanished - The Nannup doomsday cult Real life: My daughter joined the Truth Fellowship cult, then she disappeared Couple died after meeting Australian cult leader Leela McDOUGALL Servers of the Divine Plan: Annoymous: 9781889280301 The New Call: Anonymous: 9781889280318 

#69: The Disappearance of Chantelle & Leela McDougall, Tony Popic, & Gary Felton

Arturo “Thunder” Gatti was a world-champion boxer, competing from 1991 to 2007. In the ring, he was a dedicated fighter, but in his personal life, he was a decadent playboy. That is, until he met Amanda Rodrigues, a total knock-out who he married soon after his retirement from the boxing world. Their relationship took a few punches, but on one fateful night in July of 2009, it was all over--TKO. Join us as we discuss Gatti’s mysterious death in a Brazilian paradise. You can join our Facebook group, True Crime Dumpster. Follow us on Twitter: tcdumpster and on Instagram: truecrimedumpster. You can email us at truecrimedumpster@gmail.com. You can also check out our website, truecrimedumpster.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,  Podbean, Spotify, YouTube, and many other platforms. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends about our podcast. Every review, rating, and referral helps us get to a larger audience. Sources we used for this episode: Arturo Gatti suicide skeptics evade boxer's dark truths A Response To the Thomas Hauser Story On How Arturo Gatti Died - NY FIGHTS Arturo Gatti's suicidal past revealed Arturo Gatti Bio, Age, Height, Movie, Daughter, Net Worth Murder in Paradise: “Brazilian Knockout” The Mysterious Death of Boxer Arturo Gatti Leaves More Questions Than Answers 

#68: The Mysterious Death of Arturo "Thunder" Gatti

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