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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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Florida
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Police Investigation
FBI
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Homicide
Shannon Guyatt
Maxwell Anderson
Adreian Payne
Williston Five
Vermont
Natalie Bollinger
Robert Caraballo
Hervé Medellin
Doug Guyatt

Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes483Founded10 years ago
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A father was murdered just steps from his front door in Tallahassee, Florida. As investigators followed a trail of wiretaps, coded conversations, and a failed escape to a country without extradition, they uncovered a family conspiracy that would take... more

On a December morning in Greeley, Colorado, a young woman was found dying from a single gunshot wound. The only witness gave detectives three different explanations for what had happened, but only one could be true. What followed was an interrogation... more

On the eve of a multimillion-dollar real estate deal in Midway, Utah, Eric Richins died after sharing a quiet celebration with his wife. What first appeared to be a tragic and unexplained death soon unraveled into a story of hidden debt, secret relat... more

On Leroy Fowler's 55th birthday in Salisbury, Massachusetts, a routine 911 call marked the beginning of a baffling investigation. Hidden beneath years of jealousy, secrets, and a complicated love triangle was a truth that no one saw coming.

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Recent Guests

Carmen Lauber
House cleaner with a criminal history who interacted with Kouri Richins around the time of Eric Richins' death
Episode: Episode 327 - Author of Death – The Case of Kouri Richins
Todd Gabler
Licensed private investigator specializing in digital forensics
Gabler & Associates (implied)
Episode: Episode 327 - Author of Death – The Case of Kouri Richins
Jeff O'Driscoll
Summit County Detective
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Episode 327 - Author of Death – The Case of Kouri Richins
Pamela Holmer
Forensic pathologist
Episode: Episode 327 - Author of Death – The Case of Kouri Richins
Juliana Maggayes
Au pair implicated in the case, later testified
Banfield family
Episode: Episode 323 - Au Pair Affair - The Murders of Joseph Ryan and Christine Banfield
Jeremiah Berry
Subject of the episode; recounts years of abuse and the events leading to his father's murder.
Berry family
Episode: Between The Madness - Episode 12 - The Devil in the Canyon - What Happened to Jack Berry?
Lee Wilson
Private Investigator who investigated Jake Embert's death
Private Investigator
Episode: Episode 321 - Arsenic and Alibis - The Murder of Jake Embert
Dustin Duren
Defendant in the case; central figure in the custody dispute and shooting
Self/Defendant
Episode: Episode 320 - The Kidnapping Defense - The Murder of Caitlyn Naffziger
Katherine Lahnstein
Attorney and Tara's close friend from law school
Episode: Episode 318 - Shampoo and Smoke - The Murder of Tara Baker

Host

Carter Roy
Host of Murder, True Crime Stories; appears across episodes with strong narrative guidance and case analysis

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 10.4k ratings
  • I found the material dull. The narrator they switched to at some point is trying to win an Academy Award - so much gravelly emoting!

    Podcast Addict
    2
    DulcetTone
    2 months ago
  • Worth listening to

    Nothing is perfect, and certainly this podcast is not. I guess a lot of people complain about his voice because he dramatic sometimes, but I think I've gotten used to it and I actually find his voice kind of soothing. Maybe a little too soothing because I don't always listen to everything he's saying because I am entranced. The only thing I don't like is he commonly mispronounce his words which irritates me, and every single one of these stories has been done by dateline or 2020 or someone. If y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    dogsnpodcasts
    United States3 months ago
  • The voice is AI

    I like the podcast, but I’m shocked anyone confuses the show’s voice with something non computer generated.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DocYoc
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Listen

    Love all about this podcast! Thanks for all your hard work for our entertainment 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KookyGL
    Australia3 months ago
  • Trying to force you to buy subscription

    They have so many adverts and long ones too. Trying to force you to buy the subscription. Plenty of other crime podcasts still with adverts but very short ones

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SenoritaSkullee
    Spain4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the thorough case reconstruction and survivor perspectives.
Some listeners critique the host's narration style and pacing.
Guests and experts are valued for credible, non-sensational insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#150
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#124
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#180
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#124
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#247
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#22
Saudi Arabia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Between The Madness - Episode 3 - She Stepped Into the Car…and Vanished - The Savannah Gold Story
Q: Where did you last drop her off at?
Lee claimed he didn't drop her off anywhere.
Between The Madness - Episode 3 - She Stepped Into the Car…and Vanished - The Savannah Gold Story
Q: Did you know how she was working that night?
Lee admitted he did know Savannah was working that night.
Between The Madness - Episode 3 - She Stepped Into the Car…and Vanished - The Savannah Gold Story
Q: When was the last time you saw her?
Lee initially claimed not to remember but later said it was Wednesday afternoon.
Episode 252 - Cold Calculations - The Murder of Ashley Smylie
Q: What evidence did the camera footage reveal about the moments leading up to the murder?
The footage showed Ashley and Carly entering the home normally, with no signs of tension, and later revealed Carly retrieving a gun and shooting Ashley unexpectedly.
Episode 245 - The Deadliest Game of Hide and Seek - Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres
Q: Why didn't you let him out before you walked upstairs? Were you afraid?
Terrified is more of the word. I wanted him to stop being angry because I know what it is for him to be angry.

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This true crime narrative series focuses on high-stakes, deeply reported cases involving family dynamics, deception, and courtroom drama. Episodes frequently center on investigations refined through witness testimony, forensic analysis, and media or public reaction, often highlighting how personal relationships intersect with crime and justice. A standout element is the often cinematic narration paired with expert and survivor perspectives, creating a detailed, procedural portrait of each case. The show tends toward long-form storytelling that blends investigative rigor with intimate, emotional context, making it appealing to listeners who appreciate thorough case reconstruction and a human angle on violent crime.

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1. Carmen Lauber
2. Todd Gabler
3. Jeff O'Driscoll
4. Pamela Holmer
5. Juliana Maggayes
6. Jeremiah Berry
7. Lee Wilson
8. Dustin Duren

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