13 O’Clock Episode 440: The Pike County Massacre

23 Jan 2025 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

The Pike County massacre refers to the grisly killings of eight members of the Rhoden family in rural Pike County, Ohio, on April 21-22, 2016. The victims, spanning three generations, were shot execution-style at four separate homes, sparking one of Ohio’s largest murder investigations. The case involved family disputes, custody battles, and accusations of premeditated violence. In 2018, four members of the Wagner family—George “Billy” Wagner III, Angela Wagner, and their sons, George Wagner IV and Edward “Jake” Wagner—were charged with the murders. Authorities alleged the Wagners meticulously planned and carried out the killings due to a custody conflict over Jake Wagner’s daughter with one of the victims, Hanna Rhoden. The investigation involved extensive evidence, including surveillance footage, firearms, and forensic data. Jake Wagner eventually pleaded guilty in 2021, admitting his role in exchange for avoiding the death penalty, and implicated his family members. Trials for the others, including George Wagner IV, followed, drawing national attention.

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13 O’Clock Episode 439: Bryan Kohberger and the University of Idaho Murders

16 Jan 2025 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

In November 2022, four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—were tragically killed in a brutal stabbing attack at an off-campus residence in Moscow, Idaho. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of November 13, sparking widespread fear and grief in the small college town. The victims were found in their shared home near the university campus, and the case quickly drew national attention due to the violent nature of the crime and the initial lack of leads. The investigation spanned weeks, involving local, state, and federal authorities. In late December 2022, Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old Ph.D. criminology student at Washington State University, was arrested and charged with the murders. Authorities linked him to the crime through DNA evidence, cell phone records, and surveillance footage. The case remains ongoing as Kohberger awaits trial.

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13 O’Clock Episode 438: The Pulse Nightclub Shooting

9 Jan 2025 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

The Pulse nightclub shooting was a tragic mass shooting that occurred on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. A gunman, armed with an assault rifle and a handgun, opened fire at Pulse, a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others in what became one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history at the time. The attack, later identified as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime, targeted a community gathering space that symbolized inclusivity and safety. The shooter, Omar Mateen, was killed in a standoff with police after a three-hour ordeal. The tragedy not only devastated the victims’ families and the LGBTQ+ community but also sparked national debates on gun control, LGBTQ+ rights, and terrorism. In its aftermath, vigils and memorials were held worldwide to honor the victims and advocate for stronger efforts to combat hate and violence.

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The names and ages of the victims killed were confirmed by the City of Orlando after their next of kin had been notified: Stanley Almodovar III, 23 Amanda Alvear, 25 Oscar A. Aracena-Montero, 26 Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 Martin Benitez Torres, 33 Antonio D. Brown, 29 Darryl R. Burt II, 29 Jonathan A. Camuy Vega, 24 Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28 Simon A. Carrillo Fernandez, 31 Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25 Luis D. Conde, 39 Cory J. Connell, 21 Tevin E. Crosby, 25 Franky J. Dejesus Velazquez, 50 Deonka D. Drayton, 32 Mercedez M. Flores, 26 Juan R. Guerrero, 22 Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 Paul T. Henry, 41 Frank Hernandez, 27 Miguel A. Honorato, 30 Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 Jason B. Josaphat, 19 Eddie J. Justice, 30 Anthony L. Laureano Disla, 25 Christopher A. Leinonen, 32 Brenda L. Marquez McCool, 49 Jean C. Mendez Perez, 35 Akyra Monet Murray, 18 Kimberly Morris, 37 Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 Luis O. Ocasio-Capo, 20 Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25 Eric I. Ortiz-Rivera, 36 Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 Enrique L. Rios Jr., 25 Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 Christopher J. Sanfeliz, 24 Xavier E. Serrano Rosado, 35 Gilberto R. Silva Menendez, 25 Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 Shane E. Tomlinson, 33 Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 Luis S. Vielma, 22 Luis D. Wilson-Leon, 37 Jerald A. Wright, 31.

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13 O’Clock Episode 437: Necrophile Morgue Worker Kenneth Douglas

2 Jan 2025 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Kenneth Douglas worked at an Ohio morgue from 1976 to 1992, and tended to drink heavily and sometimes smoke crack while on the job (as one does). He also, horrifically, had sex with the dead bodies, perhaps as many as 100 corpses over the years. He was only caught years later when semen on a 1982 murder victim matched his DNA and not the killer’s. Douglas was eventually sent to prison for an alarmingly brief time and the families of the violated women sued the county for their cavalier attitude about the whole situation. Join Tom and Jenny on this disturbing journey into the sick fantasies of one Ohio weirdo (and more) on this revolting episode of 13 O’Clock.

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13 O’Clock Episode 435: The Menendez Brothers

19 Dec 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, became infamous for the brutal 1989 murders of their wealthy parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Initially, the brothers claimed innocence, but their extravagant spending in the aftermath of the murders raised suspicions. They later admitted to the killings, citing years of alleged emotional, physical, and sexual abuse by their father as the motive. Their 1993 trial captivated the nation, with its mix of family drama and sensational testimony. Ultimately, both were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a sentence they continue to serve while maintaining their claims of abuse. The case remains a subject of public fascination, inspiring numerous books, documentaries, and debates about justice and family trauma.

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13 O’Clock Episode 434: The Nazino Island Cannibal Tragedy

12 Dec 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

The Nazino Tragedy, also known as the Nazino Affair, occurred in May 1933 in the Soviet Union as part of Stalin’s forced collectivization and “dekulakization” policies. Thousands of people, primarily urban poor, petty criminals, and those accused of being “socially harmful elements,” were deported to Nazino Island in western Siberia. Lacking proper preparation, food, shelter, or tools for survival, these deportees endured horrific conditions. Within weeks, the island became a site of chaos and death. Many succumbed to starvation, exposure, and violence. There were also reports of cannibalism. Out of the roughly 6,000 deportees sent to the island, over 4,000 perished. The tragedy exposed the inhumanity of Soviet resettlement policies and remains a stark example of the brutality of Stalin’s regime.

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13 O’Clock Episode 433: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Massacre

5 Dec 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Frank Lloyd Wright is probably the most famous architect in American history, being responsible for designing hundreds of distinctive structures—such as Fallingwater in Pennsylvania and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City—and cultivating a modernist style he referred to as “organic architecture.” What many people may not know, though, is that in 1914, Wright was at the center of a huge scandal and a horrific massacre at Taliesin, his house/studio in Spring Green, Wisconsin that he’d built to stay in with his mistress, Mamah Borthwick. In August of 1914, a disgruntled chef at the complex, Julian Carlton, went on a rampage, slaughtering seven people with a hatchet, including Mamah and her two children, before setting both bodies and structures on fire. Join Tom and Jenny on this fascinating journey into Wisconsin true crime on an architectural episode 433.

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13 O’Clock Episode 432: The Delphi Murders

28 Nov 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

The Delphi murders refer to the tragic deaths of two teenage girls, Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty German (14), in Delphi, Indiana, on February 13, 2017. The girls were hiking on a trail near the Monon High Bridge when they were abducted, and their bodies were found the following day in a wooded area half a mile away. Before their deaths, Liberty German managed to capture a chilling photo and a short video of a man approaching them, which was later released by authorities. The man in the images became the primary suspect, and was later identified as Richard Allen. He was subsequently arrested and tried, and was found guilty of the murders in November of 2024. Some controversy still exists about the verdict, however, with theories about ritual sacrifice by an Odinist cult making the rounds on various forums.

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13 O’Clock Episode 430: Rehab Guru and Sexual Predator Christopher Bathum

14 Nov 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Christopher Bathum is a former entrepreneur and founder of several businesses, most notably the chain of addiction treatment centers known as Community Recovery Los Angeles, or CRLA. Bathum gained significant media attention after being convicted of multiple charges related to running a fraudulent and abusive operation in the rehabilitation industry, as well as numerous rape and sexual assault charges. The case drew wider attention to the issue of fraud and exploitation in the addiction treatment industry, highlighting the dangers of for-profit centers that prioritize financial gain over patient well-being. Bathum’s conviction serves as a stark example of the unethical practices that can sometimes plague the recovery treatment business.

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13 O’Clock Episode 429: Killer Katherine Knight – Australia’s Answer to Leatherface

7 Nov 20249 Nov 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Katherine Knight is one of Australia’s most notorious killers, and the first woman in Australian criminal history to get life in prison without parole. In February 2000, this heinous woman killed, skinned, and cooked her lover John Price, and then planned to feed the ensuing meat to the man’s children. Join Tom and Jenny on this horrific journey into evil on a grisly episode 429.

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