WILDCIDE

Familicide: The Hope Forest Massacre

Clifford Palmer is buried next to his wife of over twenty years. He was known to his family as “Poppy Cliff”. Known to his second family that is. His first family knew him as Clifford Cecil Bartholomew; a man whose brutal past would evade family and friends for decades.  Several decades before his death, in the early hours of the morning, September 7, 1971, Clifford would claim that “love” was the driving force behind Australia’s most horrific case of familicide. What started as an insatiable idea that his wife was having an affair with a younger man would evolve in a plot to stop her from destroying their family and end in an unfathomable slaughter of 10 people. Listen as Chelsea and Bailey discuss the wild string of events that would take a small-town family in rural Australia to a death sentence and finally the grave. We will explore ideas of impulse control, love, the legal system, and redemption. So, buckle up Wildciders, it’s about to get bumpy!
 
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​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 
 
References:
COURT REPORTS Death sentence for wife killer - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 24 Nov 1971. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110689926?browse=ndp%3Abrowse%2Ftitle%2FC%2Ftitle%2F11%2F1971%2F11%2F24%2Fpage%2F11957962%2Farticle%2F110689926
ExpressDigest. (2018, June 2). Mass murderer who killed his seven biological kids remembered as a ‘gentleman’ by adopted children. Express Digest. https://expressdigest.com/mass-murderer-who-killed-his-seven-biological-kids-remembered-as-a-gentleman-by-adopted-children/
10 SHOT DEAD Husband is charged with wife’s murder - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 7 Sep 1971. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110676163?searchTerm=%22clifford%20palmer%22
Husband faces court for murder - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 8 Sep 1971. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110676396?searchTerm=%22clifford%20palmer%22
COURT TOLD HOW 10 WERE SLAIN - Papua New Guinea Post-Courier (Port Moresby : 1969 - 1981) - 8 Sep 1971. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250201105?searchTerm=%22clifford%20palmer%22
COURT REPORTS - To stand trial for murder - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 5 Oct 1971. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110680549?searchTerm=%22clifford%20palmer%22
Grace, L. (2014, January 12). Crimes that horrified South Australia. theaustralian.com.au. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/some-of-the-most-notorious-crimes-that-shook-and-horrified-south-australia/news-story/44fe98668d454c5dc1f7c7a3c71ff269
Merlyn Juliet Palmer (1929-2012) - Find a Grave. . . (1929, April 11). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216729520/merlyn-juliet-palmer?_gl=1*1wt8jjr*_gcl_au*Nzc3NDQzNTA2LjE3MTY0MDE0MDU.*_ga*NTc3NzQyNDAxLjE3MTY0MDE0MTA.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*NTdmMjNlZTAtNjE5NS00NGE3LTg2MzEtOWI3NDI3MTljMWQ2LjIuMS4xNzE2NDE5ODc3LjQyLjAuMA..*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*NTdmMjNlZTAtNjE5NS00NGE3LTg2MzEtOWI3NDI3MTljMWQ2LjIuMS4xNzE2NDE5ODgwLjAuMC4w#view-photo=214821386
COURT REPORTS Death sentence for wife killer - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 24 Nov 1971. (n.d.-b). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110689926?searchTerm=%22Clifford%20Bartholomew%22
Slaughterman on charge of murder - Papua New Guinea Post-Courier (Port Moresby : 1969 - 1981) - 7 Sep 1971. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250200952?searchTerm=%22clifford%20palmer%22
Killer of 10 paroled after 7½ years - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 12 Dec 1979. (n.d.). Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110973174?searchTerm=%22clifford%20palmer%22
He killed 10 people — and may still be among us. (7 Nov 2015). https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/almost-45-years-ago-clifford-cecil-bartholomew-killed-10-members-of-his-family-but-served-just-eight-years-behind-bars-is-he-still-alive/news-story/7fc602a10e65720d1979bdddf6714e22
The Father’s Day massacre. (15 Nov 2015). https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/clifford-bartholomew-suspected-his-wife-was-having-an-affair-with-a-vietnam-war-veteran--so-on-fathers-day-1971-he-snapped-and-shot-dead-10-family-members/news-story/053e64a449837cb15acd536d5265713d
Revealed: Mass murderer’s secret second life. (26 May 2018). https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/mass-murderer-clifford-bartholomews-secret-life-since-leaving-jail-revealed-by-survivor-who-lived-in-fear-till-now/news-story/ae88010055cb5b3f2ac89527ce3e7b5b

Interview with Crime Author Lynda Drews

If you haven't listened to the previous episode 'A Fatal Love Triangle: The Case of Pamela Bulik', you may need to listen to that before this interview so you don't get any spoilers! Chelsea and Bailey interview Lynda Drews, author of Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle about her book which centers around the suspicious death of her best friend Pamela Bulik. Tune in to listen to why Lynda decided to write the book, how writing this book helped her with the grief of losing her friend, her own personal theories on Pam's mysterious death and her favorite stories of Pam who was a wonderful teacher, mother and wife. 
About the Author:
Lynda Drews, a Wisconsin native, gave the commencement speech at her University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alma mater. She encouraged students to journal their lives as she had. In 2009, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle was the outcome. Publisher’s Weekly said: “the author and victim’s shared moments… are remarkable.” The Investigation Discovery Channel filmed a segment based on that book, and it was endorsed by Ann Rule, the best-selling true crime author. Lynda’s Door County, Wisconsin mystery novel, Circle of Innocence, was published in 2014. Midwest Book Review said it “excels in psychological depth,” and Brian Freeman, the best-selling author of The Bone House, endorsed it. Desperate Parallels was inspired by Lynda’s IBM global executive career. While working in America and Japan, she learned first-hand the issues women faced, and continue to face, in the corporate business world. The Maid and the Socialite: The Brave Women Behind Green Bay's Scandalous Minahan Trials (released in 2023) takes place in Lynda's hometown in an era where women were treated as less than equal to the city's powerful men. The Midwest Book Review states that this true story is told with "the drama of fiction and the compelling research of fact."  Click here for book trailer.
When Lynda’s not writing, she teaches classes for WRITE ON DOOR COUNTY, participates on the Brown County Historical Society Board, reads, runs, knits, plays bridge, and drinks coffee.  The latter is a necessity, even at bedtime.
 
About Author Lynda Drews: https://www.lyndadrews.com/
Lynda’s Books:
Run At Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle
The Maid and the Socialite
Desperate Parallels
Circle of Innocence
 
Betrayal Trauma Resources:
Dr. Kevin Skinner: https://www.drkevinskinner.com/about
Do you Suffer from Betrayal Trauma? Free Assessment: Partner Betrayal Trauma Tests - Surviving after Infidelity
 
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A Fatal Love Triangle: The Case of Pamela Bulik

In 1984, Pamela Bulik lived in Green Bay, WI with her husband Bob and their two children. Pam was an avid runner, a popular schoolteacher, and by April, Pam had been training months with her best friend Lynda Drews for the upcoming local marathon. Pam was excited for the race: she had lost weight, gained speed, and made new personal records on her times. Tragically, however, on the morning of April 7th, Pam had missed the marathon and is soon found dead in her home. Investigators were quick to the scene and identified that there were only three options for Pam’s death: accidental, suicide or murder. The details surrounding the crime scene were puzzling and there seemed to be more nefarious underpinnings to Pam's death than her husband's claims of an accidental death. The small community is quickly swept into a frenzy by Pam's death, suspicions of suicide that rang false, and Bob Bulik's alleged affair with a fellow educator. Hang out with us as we dig into this case (detailed in Lynda Drew’s book, Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle) as we explore secret affairs, deception, and infidelity that took place in the most unexpected community.
Resources:
About Author Lynda Drews: - Run At Destruction (lyndadrews.com)
Lynda’s Book: Run At Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle
Dr. Kevin Skinner: https://www.drkevinskinner.com/about
Do you Suffer from Betrayal Trauma? Free Assessment: Partner Betrayal Trauma Tests - Surviving after Infidelity
 
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​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 
 
References:
Drews, Lynda (2009, Aug 1). Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle
Cuprisin, T. (1984, June 4). Article clipped from Green Bay Press-Gazette. Newspapers.com.
https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/13223014/
Green Bay Press-Gazette. (1985, January 1). Article clipped from Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/15974189/
Walter, T. (1987, October 30). Green Bay Press-Gazette from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/189504594/
Green Bay Press-Gazette, June 27, 1985, Page 4. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-
bay-press-gazette/13605936/ : accessed May 2, 2024), clip page by user paulkurowski

Wicked Web: The Murders of the Ottey Sisters and Dimitrija “Jimmy” Trajceski

On a warm August evening in 1995, the lives of two promising young women, Marsha and Tamara “Tami” Ottey, were tragically cut short in their Scarborough, Ontario home. The brutal murders of the 19-year-old Marsha and 16-year-old Tamara sent shockwaves through the community, shattering their family, and leaving a legacy of grief. Just two months later, another high-profile murder took place in Toronto that thrust the community into panic: 54- year-old Dimitrija “Jimmy” Trajceski, a 27-year transit veteran, was brutally murdered at a deserted subway station booth. These cases highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in solving complex crimes. Hang out with us as we delve into the details of this heartbreaking case, exploring the lives of the victims, the investigation that brought the perpetrators to justice, and the lasting impact it left.
Resources:
https://www.thehotline.org/
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233 or text 88788
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​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 
References:
Lieberman, C. (2020, June 5). If anything happens to me: The murder of the Ottey Sisters. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/6848670/ottey-sisters-murder/
Mandel, M. M. (2023, November 9). Mandel: More freedom for the killer of the ottey sisters | toronto sun. Toronto Sun. https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/mandel-more-freedom-for-the-killer-of-the-ottey-sisters
CBS News. (2005, August 10). Guilty verdict in 1995 slaying of Toronto sisters | CBC news. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/guilty-verdict-in-1995-slaying-of-toronto-sisters-1.566142
Fanfair, R. (2017, January 1). Mother of ottey sisters perseveres after tragedy. Ron Fanfair. https://www.ronfanfair.com/home/2016/12/25/mother-of-ottey-sisters-perseveres-after-tragedy
DiManno, R. (2022, November 17). Man guilty of the violent murder of the Ottey Sisters Gets Day Parole. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/man-guilty-of-the-violent-murder-of-the-ottey-sisters-gets-day-parole/article_de09f9c1-3378-595f-910d-e56dfdd83787.html

Clergy Abuse: Interview with Survivor and Advocate Tim Lennon

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This interview contains discussions around child sexual abuse from a survivor. Listener discretion advised.
There are some things in this world that must be brought to light. Clergy abuse, specifically sexual clergy abuse, is one of these horrible ugly things that must be brought to light. Interestingly, clergy abuse, although typically seen within religious establishments, can be found in any setting where an authority figure abuses their power. Tim Lennon and the people involved in organizations like Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) and Stand Up Speak Up have dedicated much of their life advocating for survivors of sexual abuse within religious establishments. Tim is a survivor himself and he brings heartbreaking insight into his own abuse by the hands of the Priest of their parish. Tim will talk about the research and statistics around clergy abuse as well as provide numerous resources and organizations who are fighting to stop this abuse. Tim also commends many of the current members of different religious organizations, like priests, who are fighting alongside the survivors of clergy abuse to make a change for the better.  Tim focuses on healing and forward motion, and he will leave you with sobering facts as well as hope and inspiration for the future.
Tim Lennon is a Survivor, Advocate, Activist, and Volunteer with Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, SNAP Network
     https://www.snapnetwork.org/ 
 
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of clergy abuse the organizations below can help you on your journey to healing and recovery.
Resources:
https://standupspeakup.org/
https://www.awakecommunity.org/  
https://faithfulamerica.org/
https://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/ 
www.psychologytoday.com
Voice of The Faithful - Keep the Faith, Change the Church. (votf.org)
Home - BishopAccountability.org (bishop-accountability.org)
If interested in the canon of Catholic beliefs:  awrsipe.com 
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers | Child Welfare Information Gateway
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org)
CyberTipline (missingkids.org)
 
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Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interview will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.  
 

Black Collar: The Crimes of Reverend Ryan Erickson

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic content around sexual abuse of minors, substance abuse, suicide and homicide. Listener discretion advised.
In June of 2000, Ryan Gene Erickson was ordained as a priest at St. Anne’s Church in Somerset, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter, Father Ryan, a new priest with a long history of questionable behaviors to include cruelty to animals, alcoholism, and sexual abuse, was stationed at St. Patrick’s Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Despite the fact that he had been under the seminary spotlight for eight years and having been psychologically evaluated no less than three separate times by three separate professionals. Father Ryan maintained rigid, traditional and conservative views often preaching on the sins of sex and sexuality. He wore a cassock with a 9mm under it, drank alcohol, smoked cigars and had an unhealthy interest in minor boys. By February of 2002, two members of the Hudson community were mercilessly executed in the O’Connell Funeral home: 39-year-old Dan O'Connell, a parishioner at St. Patrick's Church, and 22-year-old James Ellison. Though there were no substantial leads in the initial years following the murders, by 2004, there would be new evidence pointing to the most unlikely person as the perpetrator behind the double homicide. This episode is not for the faint of heart and it’ll have you questioning with whom and in what you place your faith.
***Make sure to tune in on Friday, May 10th to listen to the interview episode with Survivor and Advocate Tim Lennon as we discuss the dark corner of the world: Clergy Abuse. ***
 
Resources:
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (snapnetwork.org)
https://www.awakecommunity.org/  
https://faithfulamerica.org/
https://www.catholicwhistleblowers.com/ 
If interested in the canon of Catholic beliefs:  awrsipe.com 
State Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers | Child Welfare Information Gateway
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | (childhelphotline.org)
CyberTipline (missingkids.org)
 
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Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interview will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.  
 
References:
CrusadeAgainstClergyAbuse. (n.d.). About James. CrusadeAgainstClergyAbuse . https://www.crusadeagainstclergyabuse.com/htm/JamesEllison.htm
Felthous, Alan R. (1998). Aggression against Cats, Dogs, and People. In Cruelty to Animals and Interpersonal Violence: Readings in Research and Applications. West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University Press. pp. 159–167.
Heaton, M. (2021, June 4). The O’CONNELL murders: 15 years later and still healing. Star. https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/public_safety/the-oconnell-murders-15-years-later-and-still-healing/article_e1618499-b5d4-55c2-95ec-6835e809711c.html
Podles, L. J. (2008, December 19). The Rev. Ryan Ryan Case Study: A Case Study of Sexual Abuse and Murder. Leon J. Podles. https://podles.org/case-studies/files/Rev-Ryan-Murder-Case-Study.pdf
The Ladysmith News. (2013, December 13). Father Ryan Ryan. https://www.ladysmithnews.com/obituaries/article_50305458-f705-5947-9e20-dde691e55456.html
Vilas County District Attorney’s Office, Case CSO 94-2231, Investigator’s Report, May 10, 1994;
Paul Levy, “Ryan Was Dogged by Sex Accusations,” Star Tribune, October 13, 2005.
Hudson Police Department, Case J-02 0477, Supplemental Report Form, January 14, 2005.
“Diocese of Superior Statement on the Late Rev. Ryan Ryan,” Winona Daily News, October 8, 2005.
Letter from [page with signature missing] to Rev. Kevin M. Gordon, Vocation Director, August 28, 1996. But Hansen later agreed that Erickson was a “good candidate” (Letter from Rev. Phillip J. Rask to Ryan Erickson, October 25, 1996)
Memo from Rev. Ronald J. Bowers, Admissions Committee Chair, to Rev. Phillip J. Rask, Rector, October 14, 1996.
Rubenstein, B. (2005, October 5). The Sins of the Father. The sins of the father Two murders and a suicide: The strange story of father Ryan Erickson and the rift he made in Hudson, Wisconsin. https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2005_07_12/2005_10_05_Rubenstein_TheSins.htm

The Hair Fetish Killer (Part 2)

In part 1, we covered the disappearance of Elisa Claps, the brutal murder of Heather Barnett and the cat-and-mouse chase of a weird dude named Danilo Restivo that had a gnarly hair fetish. In part 2, we finally get to put all the puzzle pieces together. Elisa Claps disappeared from The Most Holy Trinity church in the city center; she was seen going in but never coming out. After 17 long years, the Claps family and the entire community of Potenza, Italy would finally have some long-awaited answers. In March of 2010, Elisa Claps body was finally found and in the most unexpected, or expected, place (depending how skeptical you are of ‘systems’). On the other side of a shared coin, advancements in DNA would be key to solving this puzzle in Heather Barnett’s brutal murder from 2002. Two countries working together, testimonies from several women who had locks of their hair clandestinely cut, and forensic evidence would finally bring Heather Barnett and Elisa Claps killer to justice. Finish this journey with us as we try to put a ‘bow’ on this tragic, infuriating, wild and crazy case.  
 
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Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 
 
References:
BBC News. (2011, May 31). Heather Barnett trial: Accused “cut hair in Italy cinema.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-13606767
Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Danilo Restivo: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Danilo Restivo | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/restivo-danilo.htm
Chilling Crimes. (2021, June 17). Heather Barnett. https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/heather-barnett#google_vignette
Jones, T. (2012, April 13). Blood on the altar by Tobias Jones – review. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/apr/13/blood-on-altar-tobias-jones-review
La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno. (2016, February 2). “Vidi restivo che tagliave le ciocche”. da potenza in video testimonianza per il processo inglese. La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno.it. https://www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it/news/notizie-nascoste/279900/vidi-restivo-che-tagliave-le-ciocche-da-potenza-in-video-testimonianza-per-il-processo-inglese.html
Martin, A. (2011, June 30). Danilo Restivo: The social misfit who turned into a double killer. Bournemouth Echo. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9114510.danilo-restivo-the-social-misfit-who-turned-into-a-double-killer/
Morris, S. (2011, June 29). Timeline: Danilo Restivo trial. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/29/timeline-daniel-restivo-murder-trial

The Hair Fetish Killer (Part 1)

From 1992-1993, nine women and girls made complaints that someone in their town of Potenza, Italy was cutting off locks of their hair. The community only grew more tense as on September 12, 1993, 16 yo Elisa Claps went missing from The Most Holy Trinity church in Potenza's city center; she was seen going in but was never seen coming out. Danilo Restivo, who was known to have a fetish for women's hair, was the prime suspect but there was no physical evidence tying him to the hair cuttings or Elisa's disappearance. By 2002, feeling the pressure becoming too much, Restivo moved to Bournemouth, England for a fresh start. Coincidentally, from 2002-2004, fifteen women in and around Bournemouth would report an eerily similar experience that happened ten years prior in Potenza: locks of their hair were clandestinely cut. On September 12, 2002, 49 yo Heather Barnett had been viciously attacked, mutilated, and murdered in her own home in Bournemouth. She had a lock of her hair cut along with a lock of an unknown person’s hair resting in her hand. Were all of these crimes truly coincidental or the work of one sick dude? Tune in now, you don’t want to miss this wild case and how it took 18 years, one perplexing murder, one sensationalized disappearance, and countless women having locks of their hair cut to hone in on one weird dude with a killer hair fetish.
 
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​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 
 
References:
BBC News. (2011, May 31). Heather Barnett trial: Accused “cut hair in Italy cinema.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-13606767
Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Danilo Restivo: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Danilo Restivo | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/restivo-danilo.htm
Chilling Crimes. (2021, June 17). Heather Barnett. https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/heather-barnett#google_vignette
Crimewatch - How they caught: Danilo Restivo, retrieved 22 January 2024
Jones, T. (2012, April 13). Blood on the altar by Tobias Jones – review. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/apr/13/blood-on-altar-tobias-jones-review
La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno. (2016, February 2). “Vidi restivo che tagliave le ciocche”. da potenza in video testimonianza per il processo inglese. La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno.it. https://www.lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it/news/notizie-nascoste/279900/vidi-restivo-che-tagliave-le-ciocche-da-potenza-in-video-testimonianza-per-il-processo-inglese.html
Martin, A. (2011, June 30). Danilo Restivo: The social misfit who turned into a double killer. Bournemouth Echo. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9114510.danilo-restivo-the-social-misfit-who-turned-into-a-double-killer/
Morris, S. (2011, June 29). Timeline: Danilo Restivo trial. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jun/29/timeline-daniel-restivo-murder-trial

False Confessions: Interview with Expert Dr. Fabiana Alceste and Lauren Motz

Is it possible for someone to confess to a crime that they didn't commit? Or is claiming 'false confessions' a little too much like the 'boy who cried wolf'? Well, stick around as Dr. Alceste and Lauren walk us through new research and the approaches to identifying and addressing false confessions within the legal system. This will BLOW YOUR MIND!
 
More about our Honored Guests:
Dr. Fabiana Alceste received a B.A. from the University of Florida, her Ph.D. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice/The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Dr. Alceste’s research area is Psychology and Law. She studies the social and cognitive processes involved in police interrogations and false confessions. Her recent work focuses on how interrogation practices (such as directly accusing a suspect, minimizing the moral seriousness of an offense, and/or sharing crime details with a suspect) influence judgments about police custody and confession evidence. She hopes that work in this field will continue to improve the criminal justice system by preventing and identifying false confessions that may lead to a wrongful conviction.
Lauren Motz is currently in her third year at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. Lauren is majoring in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Lauren has been a part Dr. Alceste’s research lab since 2022 and plans on attending graduate school in the future with hopes of becoming a licensed therapist.
 
Additional Links:
Psychology Faculty Research | Butler University
False Confessions - Innocence Project
Fact Sheet | False Confessions
 
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A Father's Confession: The Abduction and Murder of Riley Fox

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic content on child abduction and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
On Sunday June 6, 2004, Kevin Fox was awoken by his 6-year-old son Tyler saying 'Riley is gone.' Kevin immediately began searching the house, the neighborhood and checking with neighbors, but 3-year-old Riley Fox was nowhere to be found. Within hours, the small community of Wilmington, Illinois kicked into full gear to begin the massive search to try and find Riley. Fast forward 8 months, Kevin Fox is in jail being charged with a crime that he confessed to, but a confession that he quickly claimed to be false. How is it possible that a loving father of two not only confesses to a horrific crime but also maintains his innocence? This story is tragic, heart-wrenching and infuriating from the outside looking in and it'll leave you wondering: How can an investigation get so much wrong? You’re going to want to take a breather after this one.
**Make sure to tune in on Friday 4/24 to listen to the interview with Dr. Fabiana Alceste and Lauren Motz as we discuss the wild world of False Confessions.**
 
Resources: 
Amber Alert Info: Frequently Asked Questions | AMBER Alert (ojp.gov)
Search Sex Offenders in your Area: Home | Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (nsopw.gov)
Information about False Confessions: False Confessions - Innocence Project
 
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Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
​​Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff.
​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 
  
References:
Cassimy, E. (2023, March 22). Kevin Fox, exonerated in the 2004 murder of his daughter, dies in Arkansas head-on Crash. NBC Chicago. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kevin-fox-exonerated-in-the-2004-murder-of-his-daughter-dies-in-arkansas-head-on-crash/3100762/
Harrington, A., Kozlov, D., Cramer, M., Hartman, K., & Miller, S. (2023, December 9). Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/scott-eby-admitted-rape-and-murder-riley-fox-dies-prison/
Ward, T. (2023, December 9). Scott Eby, man who confessed to murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison. ABC7 Chicago. https://abc7chicago.com/scott-eby-riley-fox-murder-killer/14156521/
Smith, B. (2006, July 3). The Nightmare: A look at the riley fox case. Chicago Magazine. https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/july-2006/the-nightmare/
Smith, J., & Diaz, J. (2021, May 7). Mom opens up about botched police investigation into daughter’s murder. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/mom-opens-botched-police-investigation-daughters-murder/story?id=77538319
Smith, J., Diaz, J., Rivas, A., & Yang, A. (2021, May 5). How FBI’s hunt for Riley Fox’s killer revealed major mistakes by local detectives. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/fbis-hunt-riley-foxs-killer-revealed-major-mistakes/story?id=77505898