Welcome to the second Stab in the Back Film Watch-along! To celebrate Episode 100, we watch the vampire classic, Interview with the Vampire. Watch along with us as we provide unparalleled commentary!由Stab In The Back

Who’s ready for some of the grossest pieces of evidence we’ve ever seen?! Sometimes it’s not just blood ad guts! First, Benton tells the tale of Mark Redwine and a very special set of photographs. Then, Anna shares the story of Meredith Kercher’s murder, and why you should always flush the toilet. Finally, the two watch the nastiest episode of Fore…

They say you only die once, but some people seem to do it for sport! This episode is all about people who fake their own death, and have to explain why they’re making such a stunning career move. First, Anna share a few bits of information on why a person may fake their own death, and Benton tells the tale of poisoner and murderer, Audrey Marie Hil…

Have you ever seen a doctor and wondered if they were a quack? Maybe they are! Medical fraud is the focus of Episode 98! First, Benton tells of the many products containing radioactive material at the turn of the 20th century that probably did more harm than good. Then, Anna relays the case of Jacques Roy, one of the biggest Medicare fraudsters in …

Did a dingo eat that baby? You’ll find out soon! This week’s episode is all about strange and unusual deaths that you wouldn’t see coming. First, Benton relays two stories of death resulting from being trapped, first in a laundry closet and then in a gap behind a supermarket freezer. Then, Anna tells the well publicized story of Azaria Chamberlain,…

Do artists kill people? Some do, and Episode 96 profiles a few creative people who definitely shouldn't get top prize. First, Benton tells the tale of children's book artist Harry Horse and his murder-suicide, and Anna gives us the details of artist Richard Dadd's troubled life. Then, the two watch a classic episode of City Confidential, profiling …

Have you ever wondered if the vehicle you're on could be hijacked? Episode 95 is for you! First, Anna goes over the history of hijackings specific to the aviation industry, and Benton tells of the mundane but internet famous hijacking off EgyptAir Flight 181. Then, Anna relays everything we know about the mysterious hijacker, B.D. Cooper. Finally, …

For Episode 94 of Stab in the Back, we look into the phenomenon of murdered and missing Indigenous women, referred to as MMIW. First, Anna provides some information on why this group might be more susceptible to crime, and Benton gives a rundown on Canada's dangerous Trail of Tears. Then, Anna relays the tragic and mysterious death of Olivia Lone B…

Are you ready for more cult action? Episode 93 is all about the more benign cults that may fly under the radar, but still pose a threat to vulnerable people. First, the two discuss what makes a person more susceptible to getting sucked into a cult, and Benton shares the beliefs of UFO religious leader Raël and his group of Raëlians. Then, Anna tell…

Episode 92 is all about cover ups! Sometimes it's before an investigation can even take place. First, Anna gives a small rundown on how justice can be thwarted early on, and Benton gives the details on the tragic death of Kendrick Johnson. Then, Anna tells the sordid tales of Warren G. Harding. Finally, the two settle in for a classic episode of Co…

Happy 3rd anniversary to Stab in the Back! Join Benton and Anna as they reminisce and discuss another year gone by, and invite a few special guests to share their favorite true crime stories. First, we welcome back one of Anna's best friends, Casey, who relays the murder of Austin jewelry store owner Ted Shaughnessy. Then, we welcome back Benton's …

Was it an accident, a suicide, or a murder? That is the theme of this week's episode, and you'd be surprised how often that question is asked. First, Anna shares some information about accidents and why they might fly under the radar as unexplained deaths, and Benton tells the tale of the mysterious death of Gareth Williams. Then, Anna relays the t…

Strap in, it's the annual Valentine's Day episode! Crimes involving folie à deux are the gifts that keep on giving, and this episode focuses on more than 2 people being in on the delusion. First, Anna goes down the list of how people can develop such shared delusions, and Benton tells the tragic tale of the mass suicide of the Chundawat family. The…

Have you ever wondered how safe it is to work as a news anchor? Then episode 88 is for you, because they get murdered, too! First, Anna and Benton discuss why news anchors might have an elevated level of danger, and Benton tells of the senseless murder of Anne Pressly. Then, Anna relays the story of thee stalking/murder of Katherine Dettman. Finall…

Have you ever had a bad neighbor? For our first show of the new year, we dive into murders in the community between people who live in close proximity with each other. First, Benton tells the tale of Melanie Smith, who burned 5 members of her neighbor's family to death, and Anna relays the tragic story of the Pike County murders. Lastly, the two en…

Our first live show! For Episode 86, Benton and Anna attempt to condense the story of Jonbenét Ramsey into a tight hour and a half. Please enjoy our thoughts on this whopper of a crime, as well as our opinions on who might have done it. A very special thank you to Tim and Evan at Brother Friend for hosting us and supporting our podcast, we love you…

How do you do, fellow Halloween kids?! Welcome to a very special episode of Stab in the Back, where Benton and Anna take a look at torture methods in medieval times, as well as some of its practitioners. First, Anna gives a rundown on thee generalities of torture in the middle ages, and Benton Benton presents a list of especially horrible forms of …

Do you have any authors in your life? They may be hiding a dark secret in some of their work, and it just might mean murder! Episode 84 is all about writers involved in the deaths of themselves or others. First, Benton tells the tale of Syndrome author Blake Leibel's murder of Iana Kasian. Then, Anna relays the tragic story of Kenneth Halliwell and…

Hey, Backstabbers! Have you ever had your identity stolen? You'll be glad that it wasn't by one of these hustlers in Episode 83. First, Anna gives a rundown on how identity theft has always been with us, but much easier it is in the digital world of today, and Benton tells of the infamous Chameleon Killer, Elaine Parent. Then, Anna gives us a look …

Attention all armchair detective Backstabbers, this episode is all about the coldest of cold cases! First, Anna gives some numbers on how many crimes go unsolved, and Benton tells the tale of San Francisco's unknown serial killer, the Doodler. Then, Anna relays the story of Edgar Allen Poe's mysterious death in 1849. Finally, the two watch a classi…

Hey Backstabbers! This really isn't an episode, but we thought it'd be fun if we recorded a viewing of the absolutely classic piece of cinema known as...The Silence of the Lambs! We have a pretty sizable gap between episodes around now due to vacation time, so we thought this would tickle your fancy. Watch along with us! Have a laugh! We streamed o…

Some crimes are much worse than others, and Episode 81 takes a look at the specific methods of murder known as familicide and family annihilation. First, Anna gives us a glimpse into the reasons why one may commit such a crime, and Benton tells the horrible tale of Jennifer and Sarah Hart's murder suicide. Then, Anna relays the story of Xavier Dupo…

See that school? Keep your eyes peeled, those teachers may not have the best intentions, they may be killers! First, Benton relays the story of Carolyn Warmus, a woman who earned the nickname 'Fatal Attraction Killer'. Then, Anna recounts the murder of Kathy Essery at the hands of Nathaniel Mellerson. Finally, the two settle in for a classic episod…

They say it's usually the husband. Sometimes that's true many times over! This episode is all about so called Blue Beards, men who kill more than one wife. First, Anna share a few bits of information on how so-called Blue Beards operate, and Benton tells the tale of double wife murderer Earl Taylor. Then, Anna shares the sinister story of Johann Ot…

Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do? It sucks! But that pales in comparison to truly being framed, which is the focus of Episode 78! First, Anna goes over some of the ways a person can be put away for a crime they didn't commit, and Benton tells the strange tale of Barry Ardolf and his reign of terror via a hacked wifi network. Th…

Happy Mother's Day, Backstabbers! Welcome to Episode 77, where mothers will do any manner of unspeakable things for their children. First, Benton tells the sordid tale of the murder for hire plot to kill Emilia Raras' own daughter-in-law, Sara. Then, Anna relays the story of Wanda Holloway, who chose murder to help advance her daughter's chances of…

Get ready for a doozy! This episode is all about people who were kept captive and locked away by their family members, only to be discovered decades later. First up. is Benton, with the terrible story of Elisabeth Fritzl, who was imprisoned by her father Josef for 25 years, and Anna tells the tale of Blanche Monnier, who was imprisoned by her mothe…

Have you ever wondered what the weirdest murder weapon might have been? Then episode 75 is for you! First, Anna and Benton discuss why weapons can be, and often are completely random nearby objects, and Benton tells of a homemade suicide helmet and the murder of a man using a prosthetic leg. Then, Anna relays the story of a man murdered with a loaf…

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! This episode is all about women who attempt to get back at the men in their lives, to varying degrees of success. First, Anna makes a few points about why a scorned woman may plot to kill, and Benton tells the tale of Brian Sugrim and his eventual arrest. Then, Anna shares the poisonous plot of Lakhvir Singh.…

Do you like music? We like music, too! But sometimes. the musicians we know and love murder people, and that's what Episode 73 is all about. First, Benton tells the tale of Big Lurch's murder of Tynisha Ysais due to drug induced psychosis, and then Anna relays the tragic tale of the death of Keith Moon's bodyguard, Neil Boland. Finally, the two wat…

Do you ever see someone following you out of the corner of your eye, and they look exactly like you? They're your twin, and they want to murder you. Just kidding! But this episode IS all about twins and the special bond they can share. First, Anna shares a few details about how twins differ from the rest of us on a DNA level, and Benton tells the u…

Hey backstabbers, get ready for a rough one! We're back with another Valentine's Day episode all about the shared psychosis known as folie à deux. First, Anna gives a rundown on the actual definition and diagnosis of the disorder, and Benton tells the horrible tale of the Sunset Strip Killers in Los Angeles. Then, Anna relays the story of the infam…

Want to be creeped out? In this episode, Benton and Anna discuss the phenomenon of phrogging, or the act of living in a dwelling amongst us unknowingly. First, Anna gives a rundown on the differences between phroggers and squatters, and Benton shares the incredibly frightening crimes of Daniel Laplante. Then, Anna tells the tale of how a phrogger l…

Happy 2nd anniversary to Stab in the Back! Join Benton and Anna as they reminisce and discuss Lizzie Borden's meatloaf recipe, and invite a few special guests to share their favorite true crime stories. First up, we welcome back Benton's partner Matt to tell the horrifying tale of the Soap Maker of Correggio. Then, we welcome one of Anna's best fri…

Strap in, it's the annual Christmas episode! Santa can sometimes be a little naughty, himself, and this episode's stories prove it. First, Anna goes down the list of the crimes that occur more often around the holidays, and Benton tells the tragic tale of the Covina Massacre in Covina, California. Then, Anna recounts the case of the bank robbing Sa…

Gobble Gobble! Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode, Backstabbers! Have you heard of parricide? It defines the murder of a parent by a child, and we've got some stories for you! First, Anna gives a few important details on kids who kill their parents, and Benton tells of the murders of Blake and Mary Jo Hadley by their son Tyler right before throwin…

Have you ever wanted to take the law into your own hands? These people did! This week's episode is all about vigilante justice and how we rationalize it based on who the victims are. First, Anna gives a rundown on some of the reasons we may go into Robin Hood mode, and Benton tells of the "unsolved" murder of town bully Ken McElroy. Then, Anna shar…

Boo! It's the annual Halloween episode! In this hodge podge of an episode, Benton and Anna pick a medley of spooktacular topics to creep you you out. First, Benton tells of the fear and hysteria that almost every society had about being possibly buried alive, and Anna takes us on a journey to Marfa, Texas to learn about the mysterious Marfa Lights.…

You want a scoop?! This week's episode is all about journalists who find themselves in the path of murder! First, Anna shares some info on the risks a reporter might be taking when pursuing a story, and Benton tells of the on air murder of correspondent Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward. Then, Anna relays the story of the death of Robert Steven…

Get ready for another creepy and disturbing episode of Stab in the Back! This time we're traveling around the world to shed some light on foreign serial killers, and you won't be disappointed! First, Anna shares some stats on which countries have the most serial killers and why, and Benton endeavors to destroy all of us with the horrible crimes of …

Lock that door, someone might have you on the brain! Get ready for a gloriously unhinged episode about crimes of passion! First, Anna goes over the particulars of how a person may "snap", and do harm when they otherwise wouldn't, and Benton tells of Astronaut Lisa Nowak's assault on Colleen Shipman at Orlando International Airport. Then, Anna relay…

Are we secret agents? If we told you, we'd have to kill you. But this episode is all about them, so get ready! First, Anna gives a rundown of the type of espionage a government may take part in, and Benton tells the mysterious tale of Georgi Markov's assassination in London in 1978. Then, Anna relays the career of disgraced FBI agent Robert Hanssen…

Episode 60! Get ready for a particularly zany episode focused on doctors and nurses who prey on their patients! First, Anna goes over some of the reasons why someone in the medical profession might commit crimes against those in their care, and Benton relays the classic tale of Jane Toppan, America's first killer nurse. Then, Anna recounts the infa…

How many decades can it take to solve a case? Join Benton and Anna as they find out in this week's episode! First, Anna goes over the reasons for both a case going cold, and cases being solved at a much later date, and Benton tells the tragic tale of the recently solved murder of Irene Garza in 1960. Then, Anna relays the strange case of John Demja…

This week's episode is all about weird and random items that turn the tide of a case! First, Anna goes over some of the ways forensic science has changed to encourage the examination of more and ever smaller items for evidentiary value, and Benton tells of the murder of Jasmine Fiore by her reality star husband, Ryan Jenkins. Then, Anna relays the …

Going to college? You better watch your back! This week's episode is all about murders on college campuses! First, Anna shares some statistics and information about crimes that occur on college campuses, and Benton relays the story of Xin Yang, a graduate student murdered at Virginia Tech. Then, Anna recounts the murder of Lola Martinez at Indiana …

Do you like your murders with a side of political intrigue? Well so do we, and this week's episode is all about high profile candidates and the people who gravitate toward them. First, Anna shares some info on the additional scrutiny that befalls a politician, and Benton recounts the murder of former Arkansas state senator Linda Collins-Smith. Then…

Do you ever feel threatened by old people? Maybe you should! This week's episode is all about murderous senior citizens! First, Anna gives a rundown on why old people might choose to kill, and Benton tells the sordid tale of Tamara Samsonova, the cannibalistic, real life Baba Yaga of Russia. Then, Anna lays out the gory details of murderous couple …

Have you ever wondered how the media shapes our perception of events? Sometimes it can be pretty influential, and this week's episode is all about its impact on true crime! First, Anna gives a rundown on the current social media climate and our current relationship with trials and ongoing investigations, and Benton tells the sordid tale of Robert C…

If you've ever been suspicious of a religious service, this episode is for you! Join Benton & Anna as they explore the darker side of spiritual fulfillment. First, Anna gives some insight into how a conman might defraud a gullible congregation, and Benton relays the gory details of Maire Rankin's murder at the hands of her neighbor(with a crucifix!…