Killer Instinct

Andrea and Russell "Rusty" Yates lived a complicated life, plagued with mental illness and a religious zealot. All of their issues culminated in Andrea Yates systematically drowning her five children in their home bathroom while Rusty was off at work. Savannah explores Andrea and Rusty's family history and strained lifestyle that might answer just a few of the millions of questions this case brings up. Plus, Savannah explores how this case has divided many people, is Andrea solely to blame or did Rusty play a part in the killing of his own children? Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER Follow Killer Psyche on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen to new episodes early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App. Go to Bombas.com/killer today, and get twenty percent off your first order! Save 20% on your Halo Collar by going to

Also known as the Rotenberg Cannibal, Armin Meiwes is currently serving a life sentence for cutting up and consuming Bernd Jürgen Armando Brandes, a man he met over a chatroom for people with cannibalistic fetishes. Savannah explores Armin and Brandes' background, the night that Armin and Brandes met up to consume Brandes and videotape the entire event, and why Armin is currently allowed to walk around the town with police protection. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Listen and subscribe now to ‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ on LATIMES.com, or listen and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts! Secure your online activity today at ExpressVPN.com/killer and get an extra three months FREE!  If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in t

When police found the body of Zack Bowen on the roof of a parking garage, they had no idea this would unravel one of the most bizarre cases in New Orleans history. They found a note with a confession from Zack and instructions leading them to his apartment. It was there they found the dismembered body of Addie Hall, along with her severed head boiling in a pot on the stove. Savannah explores Zack and Addie's relationship and what series of events lead to this horrifying conclusion. Savannah also explores the supernatural influences that many people believe contributed to these 2 deaths. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/. Go to Bombas.com/killer today, and get 20% off your first order! Stay in your comfort zone. Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first purchase! Visit Cuyana.com/killer to get your individual code and receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping! Save 20% on your Hal

Kenneth Parnell was a serial sex offender living in Northern California when he kidnapped Steven Stayner from his home. He created a new identity for Steven and held him captive for several years before abducting Timothy White. The two boys would encounter abuse for years before finally making their incredible escape. But the trauma and damage done to them would have a rippling effect on their families. Savannah details how Kenneth and an accomplice were able to evade authorities for so long, how Steven and Timothy managed to hitchhike to a police station and get Kenneth arrested, and how potentially the effect of losing his brother would cause Steven's brother Cary Stayner to ultimately become a serial killer himself. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Go to GreenChef.com/killer100 and use code killer100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Become a detective today, all you have to do is download Small Town Murders FREE o

15-year-old Kelly Cook received a call on April 22, 1981 requesting her babysitting services by a man named Bill Christensen. Bill picked Kelly up that night and she was never seen alive again. Kelly's body was discovered months later, but as of now, no one has been arrested for her murder. This week, Savannah examines Kelly's life, a few of the possible suspects, and explains why this case is one of highest profile cases in Alberta, Canada's history. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Become a detective today, all you have to do is download Small Town Murders FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Save $75 on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/killer and use code killer Get 15% off your first Happy Dance order when you go to DOAHAPPYDANCE.com/INSTINCT! Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first purchase! Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist at Apostrophe.com/K

Dennis Nilsen has many monikers, and he has earned them all through his cruel killings of at least 16 innocent men and boys. Savannah explores Dennis' background and how he struggled with his sexuality, as well as how Dennis lured victim after victim to his apartment to strangle, dismember, and even store various dead bodies. Plus, Savannah examines the multiple times that Dennis could've been stopped and how his own foolishness ultimately led to him being caught and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play When you’re ready to undo some damage, hit the reset button with the OUAI Detox Shampoo. Go to TheOuai.com and use code KILLER to get 15% off your entire purchase! Listen and subscribe now to ‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ on LATIMES.com, or listen

This week, Savannah brings you an ongoing investigation of a brutal murder of an innocent 13-year-old girl, Tristyn Bailey. Tristyn's killer, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, had talked about his urge to lure someone into the woods and kill them, and it appears that he did just that. When Tristyn's body was discovered, they found that she was stabbed nearly 100 times before succumbing to her injuries. Savannah explores the how investigators were able to link the crime to Aiden, and more unbelievably, how Aiden's mother Crystal Smith attempted to scrub blood from Aiden's jeans in an effort to conceal what her son had done. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, you can save $75 on Candid’s starter kit by going to CandidCO.com/killer and use code killer! Go to Bombas.com/killer today, and get 20% off your first order! To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/killer! Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certifi

Colvin “Butch” Hinton III kidnapped, raped and murdered Shannon Melendi in March 1994, but authorities didn't know that when they personally spoke to Butch and he provided an alibi. Ten years after Shannon went missing, Butch was finally charged with her murder. But why did it take so long? This week, Savannah digs into the facts of the case, the horrible last moments of Shannon's life, and why it so long for police to bring justice to the Melendi family. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER! Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #1 by CNET and Wired. Visit ExpressVPN.com/KILLER and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package! Stay in your comfort zone. Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off your first purchase! If you have any thoughts on this case or

When the 31-year-old mother of two LaJoya McCoy was not answering calls or texts, her family began to worry, and rightfully so. They could have no idea that LaJoya was murdered by her enraged ex Jose Roberto Turner and left in her car just a mile away from her apartment. This week, Savannah explores LaJoya's life, which was filled with love and success, and why this led to Jose Roberto Turner to stalk, intimidate and ultimately strangle LaJoya in her car. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/killer! Join Thrive Market today to get 25% off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift! The ONLY way to get this offer is by going to ThriveMarket.com/KILLER! Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist at Apostrophe.com/KILLER when you use code:

Beverly Carter was a wife, grandmother, friend and successful real estate agent when she disappeared after showing a home. After her friends and family received strange texts from her phone, they contacted police and the investigation began. Savannah examines how investigators eventually honed in on Arron Lewis as the prime suspect, a man who was a complete stranger to Beverly up until her kidnapping and murder. Arron and his wife Crystal Lowery allegedly plotted to hold Beverly for ransom money, but for still unknown reasons, Beverly was murdered, but the 2 suspects deny killing her and tried to pin it on a completely different person named Trevor. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Listen to Wondery’s The Generation Why Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app! Get 10% Off by visiting BetterH

Despite being an experienced hunter, Jerry Michael "Mike" Williams was thought to either have drowned or even been eaten by alligators while out for a routine duck hunt near his home of Tallahassee, Florida. After years of investigation, however, the truth turned out to be far more sinister. Savannah details the discovery of Mike's body almost 20 years after his disappearance, the life insurance policy taken out by his widow Denise Williams, and the complicated love affair between Denise and Mike's friend Brian Winchester that ultimately led to Mike's closest friends plotting to kill and dispose of him. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/killer and use promo code killer! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/killer! Stay in your comfort zone. Go to HARPERWILDE.com/killer today so you can get 20% off you

Richard Goodman, now known as Kevin Cooper, was no Boy Scout when he was given the death sentence for the brutal murder of the Ryen family. But here's the thing many in the legal system believe that Kevin is innocent. Savannah explores Kevin's checkered past and what lead him to be the main suspect in these horrendous crimes. She also examines why there are many doubts in Kevin's case and why he could actually be a victim himself of institutionalized racism. After hearing all the facts and evidence, do you think Kevin is a victim or a dangerous perpetrator? Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Go to Bombas.com/KILLER today, and get 20% off your first order! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/killer! As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponso

Tanner Ward left behind an infant daughter when he was found dead, hanging from a tree in a wooded area of Trenton, Kansas. Officials deemed the death a suicide by hanging, but his family isn't so sure. Savannah discuss the mysterious details surrounding Tanner's case, including how his family emphatically states that he had no reason to take his own life and how Tanner's trouble with the law in his past might have led to his murder and cover-up. Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/KILLER!! Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using insurance and get FREE 2-Day delivery! Learn more at Amazon.com/KILLER!! Get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/Killer!! Go to HelloFresh.com/killer12 and use code killer12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ If you have any thoughts on this case o

On May 25, 1996, Kristin attended a frat party near her college campus, California State Polytechnic University. She was last seen being helped to her dorm by Paul Flores. She was found legally dead in May 2002, despite that her body has never been recovered. Savannah dissects the efforts to retrace Kristin's steps and how Paul and his father Ruben Flores may be found culpable for Kristin's disappearance decades later. Right now, Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products by going to SolidGoldPet.com/killer! Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/instinct! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com! Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah

21, that's the amount of times the Bricca family was stabbed to death. This week, Savannah explores the case that has puzzled Cincinnati investigators for over 50 years, the brutal slaying of the Bricca family in their own home in 1966. When neighbors noticed strange things about the Bricca household, they went over to the home and made a gruesome discovery. They discovered the bodies of father Jerry, mother Linda, and 4-year-old daughter Debbie brutally murdered throughout the home. Savannah details all the evidence that investigators discovered, the mysterious potential suspects lurking around the home earlier, and how it could be potentially linked to several other murders within the area. Start straightening your teeth today. Right now, you can save $75 on Candid’s starter kit. Go to CandidCO.com/killer and use code killer! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/killer! Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no

A suspicious death, insurance payouts, multiple instances of incest, and so much more. Tim McNamara's case has many complicated layers and theories, and Savannah explores them all. Tim McNamara died from a gunshot wound to the head, but whether it was self-inflicted or a murder by his "wife" Tracy Nessl is still up for debate. Tim is Tracy's biological uncle with several accusations of molestation, and even supposedly dated Tracy's mother decades ago. Savannah wades through the strange family history and attempts to make sense of this mysterious death. Was Tim riddled with so much guilt and financial issues that he took his own life or did Tracy kill him in cold blood? Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health by going to BetterHelp.com/instinct and get 10% off your 1st month! Get a better insurance with Gabi. It’s totally free to check and there’s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/KILLER, Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to Shes

On December 13, 2020, Jason Landry was on his way home to visit his parents. Jason never made it, but his crashed car was found several miles from his intended destination, and many of his belongings were left inside the car. Jason, however, is gone without a trace. This week, Savannah details the little we know about Jason's trip and the multiple theories that might explain his sudden disappearance. With over 80 days since Jason's disappearance, will this mystery ever come to a close? Check out the American Nightmare series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts! Right now, purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription and get an additional 3 months for FREE! Just go to Babbel.com and use promo code KILLER! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow S

On May 24, 2019, Jennifer Dulos went missing after dropping her children off at school. Although Jennifer's whereabouts are still unknown, authorities eventually arrested her husband Fotis Dulos, Fotis' lawyer Kent Douglas Mawhinney, and Fotis' former girlfriend Michelle Troconis in connection to Jennifer's possible murder. While awaiting trial, Fotis committed suicide, leaving a suicide note that still claims he is innocent. Savannah tracks the timeline of this winding case, the various affairs committed by Fotis, and why police have made so many arrests without a body. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @s

On December 21, 2020, two young boys, Orrin and Orson West, went missing from their home in California City. Since their disappearance, a lot of speculation has been placed on their adoptive parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West. Savannah explores why police have been suspicious of the families whereabouts surrounding the boys' disappearance, and why there have been so many roadblocks in finding out what truly happened. Right now, when you purchase of a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE! Just go to BABBEL.com and use promo code KILLER! Listen to the story of Angela Mack and Thomas Rettew from The Vanished on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App. Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to ShesBirdie.com/killer! Visit analuisa.com/KILLER and go treat yourself and your loved ones with a unique gift. Use code KILLER to get 10% off! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subsc

Although not the most prolific serial killer in American history, Ed Gein's story has captivated many because of how gruesome and disturbing his crimes truly are. This week, Savannah explores the life and crimes of Ed Gein, a man who has inspired countless movie villains, but his truth is stranger than fiction. Ed Gein murdered several women and skinned them in an attempt to create a skin suit that he could wear to emulate his mother. He would also dig up several corpses to add to his project. And even more strangely, technically never went to jail for his horrific crimes, instead spending his days in a mental institution until his death. Can you stomach the full details of Ed's story? Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Go to HelloFresh.com/killer12 and use code killer12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products by going to SOLIDGOLDPET.COM/KILLER! Go treat yourself