13 O’Clock Episode 414: Robert Ben Rhoades – The Truck Stop Killer

25 Jul 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Robert Ben Rhoades, known as the Truck Stop Killer, is an American serial killer and rapist who terrorized the highways of the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s. A long-haul truck driver, Rhoades used his job to traverse the country, abducting, torturing, and murdering victims in his mobile torture chamber—a specially modified sleeper cab in his truck. His crimes came to light in 1990 when a police officer discovered a handcuffed woman in his truck during a routine traffic stop. Rhoades was subsequently arrested and linked to multiple murders. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. His exact number of victims remains unknown, but investigators believe he could be responsible for as many as fifty deaths.

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13 O’Clock Episode 413: Ronald DeFeo Jr. – The Real Amityville Horror

18 Jul 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Ronald DeFeo Jr. was the perpetrator of a notorious mass murder that took place on November 13, 1974, in Amityville, New York. DeFeo, 23 years old at the time, murdered his entire family: his parents, Ronald DeFeo Sr. and Louise DeFeo, and his four siblings, Dawn, Allison, Marc, and John Matthew, as they slept in their home. The victims were shot with a .35 caliber Marlin rifle. DeFeo initially claimed that the killings were carried out by a mob hitman, but his story quickly unraveled. He later confessed to the murders, stating that he had heard voices urging him to kill his family. The case gained widespread attention and eventually inspired the book and subsequent film adaptations of The Amityville Horror, which portrayed the family’s house as haunted. In his trial, DeFeo’s defense attempted to plead insanity, claiming that he heard voices that compelled him to commit the murders. However, he was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder and was sentenced to six concurrent sentences of 25 years to life in prison. Ronald DeFeo Jr. died in custody on March 12, 2021.

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13 O’Clock Episode 412: Archibald Hall – The Killer Butler

11 Jul 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Archibald Hall, aka Roy Fontaine and also known as the “Killer Butler” or “Monster Butler,” was a Scottish serial killer active in the late 1970s. Born in 1924, Hall led a double life as a charming and sophisticated butler while simultaneously engaging in criminal activities, including theft and murder. His victims included former employers and associates, whom he killed either for personal gain or to silence them. Hall’s reign of terror came to an end in 1978 when he was arrested and subsequently convicted of multiple murders. He spent the rest of his life in prison, where he died in 2002. His story is a chilling reminder of the potential for evil to hide behind a veneer of respectability and charm.

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13 O’Clock Episode 410: The Turpin Family and Their House of Horrors

27 Jun 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

The Turpin case, which came to light in January 2018, involved the severe abuse and imprisonment of 13 siblings by their parents, David and Louise Turpin, in Perris, California. The children, ranging in age from 2 to 29, were discovered living in squalid conditions, malnourished, and chained to their beds. The abuse, which had persisted for years, was uncovered when one of the siblings, a 17-year-old girl, escaped and alerted authorities. The parents were subsequently arrested and charged with numerous counts of torture, false imprisonment, child abuse, and cruelty to dependent adults. In 2019, they were sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. The case drew widespread media attention and raised critical questions about the effectiveness of child protective services and the ability of children to seek help in abusive situations.

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13 O’Clock Episode 409: Lucy Letby, the Baby-Killing Nurse

20 Jun 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse in the United Kingdom, gained national notoriety as a convicted murderer responsible for the deaths of multiple infants under her care. Employed at the Countess of Chester Hospital, Letby was initially trusted to care for the most vulnerable patients—premature and sick newborns. However, suspicions arose as an unusual number of infant deaths and unexplained health deteriorations occurred during her shifts. Following a meticulous investigation, Letby was found guilty of deliberately harming these infants through various means, including the administration of lethal doses of insulin and injecting air into their bloodstream. Her actions shocked the medical community and the public, leading to widespread discussions about hospital safety, oversight, and the psychological profiling of medical professionals.

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13 O’Clock Episode 408: The Gruesome Murder of Shad Thyrion by Female Killer Taylor Schabusiness

13 Jun 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Shad Thyrion, a 24-year-old resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was brutally murdered on February 23, 2022. The gruesome nature of the crime sent shockwaves through the community and garnered national attention. Shad’s dismembered body was discovered in the basement of his parents’ home, leading to a swift investigation by local authorities. Taylor Schabusiness, a 25-year-old woman, was arrested and charged with the murder after evidence, including bloody clothing and body parts, was found linking her to the crime. Schabusiness almost immediately admitted to the killing, revealing disturbing details about the events leading to Thyrion’s death. The case highlighted issues of mental health and substance abuse, as Schabusiness had a history of both. Shad Thyrion’s tragic death left his family and friends devastated, and the community mourned the loss of a young life taken in such a violent manner. Join Tom and Jenny as they break down this grisly case, as well as give some updates in a handful of other high-profile crime cases, including new developments about Robert “Willy” Pickton, Herb Baumeister, and Rex Heuermann.

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13 O’Clock Episode 407: Leopold & Loeb – Committing the “Perfect” Crime

6 Jun 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Leopold and Loeb, two wealthy and highly intelligent University of Chicago students, shocked the nation in 1924 with their murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks in what they claimed was an attempt to commit the “perfect crime.” Nathan Leopold, 19, and Richard Loeb, 18, both from affluent families, meticulously planned and executed the abduction and killing, believing their superior intellects would enable them to evade justice. However, a key piece of evidence, Leopold’s distinctive eyeglasses found near the body, led to their swift arrest. Their trial drew immense media attention, particularly due to the defense mounted by renowned attorney Clarence Darrow, who argued against the death penalty on grounds of their mental states and the influence of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Ultimately, the pair received life sentences plus 99 years, with Loeb dying in prison in 1936 and Leopold being released on parole in 1958. The case remains infamous for its chilling combination of privilege, intelligence, and amorality.

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13 O’Clock Episode 403: Hybristophilia – Why Do Some Women Love Serial Killers?

9 May 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Hybristophilia, a term coined by psychiatrist Dr. John Money, refers to a phenomenon where individuals are sexually aroused by or attracted to people who have committed heinous crimes or displayed violent behavior. This complex attraction often involves a fascination with the power, danger, or notoriety of the criminal. High-profile cases such as Ted Bundy, who garnered a following of admirers despite his gruesome crimes, exemplify this phenomenon. Similarly, the case of Richard Ramirez, known as the “Night Stalker,” drew attention from women who sent him love letters and attended his trial. The allure of such individuals can be attributed to a variety of factors, including the media sensationalism surrounding their crimes and a desire for a perceived connection to danger or rebellion. Join Tom and Jenny as we delve into the very dark side of romance on this messed up and murderous episode 403.

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13 O’Clock Episode 401: Edward Paisnel, The Beast of Jersey

25 Apr 202427 Apr 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Edward Paisnel, infamously known as the Beast of Jersey, was a notorious sex offender who terrorized the island of Jersey in the 1960s. A seemingly normal family man by day, Paisnel would often don a terrifying mask and sneak into homes at night, targeting women and children, and subjecting them to unspeakable acts of violence. His reign of terror instilled fear in the community, and it wasn’t until his eventual capture in 1971 that the extent of his depravity was fully revealed. Paisnel was convicted of multiple counts of assault and rape, leaving behind a legacy of trauma that scarred the island for years to come. Join Tom and Jenny on a disturbing trek into the heart of darkness on yet another soul-crushing crime episode.

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13 O’Clock Episode 398: Randall Woodfield, The I-5 Killer

4 Apr 2024 / Jenny Ashford / Leave a comment

Between October of 1980 and February of 1981, a perpetrator known as the I-5 Bandit or the I-5 Killer terrorized Oregon, Washington, and California, raping and murdering women and girls in a frenzied spree of violence. The culprit was apprehended in March of 1981 and turned out to be a man by the name of Randall Woodfield, a former football player from an upper-middle-class family who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1974 (but never played for them professionally). Though Woodfield was ultimately convicted of only one murder, he is suspected to have committed between 25 and 44, and he is currently serving a life sentence plus 165 years. Join Tom and Jenny as we discuss the murderous career of this cold-blooded killer on a horrific episode 398.

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