Tomorrow on Patreon: MINDHUNTER finally introduces its integral third team member as Dr. Wendy Carr arrives to shake things up in S01E03

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Looks like there will be a few familiar faces from MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY showing up in LIZZIE BORDEN

Today on Patreon: Jenn and Joe discuss episode 2 of Mindhunter as Holden begins interviewing incarcerated killers and becomes fixated on Ed Kemper while Bill dismisses these conversations as a waste of time. Discussions include: every day profiling, working in the basement, and Dennis Rader

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social get our first taste of Cameron Britton's celebrated performance as Edmund Kemper.

Today on the Main Feed: When John Douglas first joined the FBI in 1970, criminal investigation was ineffective at best. Over the next quarter century, he would pioneer the art of criminal profiling and create the Behavioral Analysis Unit alongside colleagues Robert Ressler and Dr. Ann Burgess.

Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social walks @joelipsett.bsky.social through a primer on John Douglas and his book MINDHUNTER, the inspiration for the Netflix series.

Today on Patreon: It's 1977 and empathetic FBI agent Holden Ford is searching for a way to better understand criminality. That's the genesis of David Fincher's Netflix series #Mindhunter, which is loosely based on real life behavioral sciences profiler John Douglas.

In case you missed it, last week we celebrated the best (and one of the worst) fictionalised true crime adaptations of 2025 with the True Crimeys. Check out our picks and tell us yours via @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off episodic coverage of David Fincher's MINDHUNTER with a look at the premiere.

Starting next week: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off episode by episode coverage of S01 of #mindhunter on Patreon. Subscribe via the link in our bio for 125 hours (and counting)

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Today on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social celebrate a year of fictionalized true crime in a number of different categories, including: > Fave 2025 Fictionalized Text > Most Accurate to Real Life > Fave 2025 True Crime Title We Didn't Cover; and more!

I’m not even usually a true crime girly, and I very much enjoy Joe and Jenn’s interesting and thoughtful discussions!

Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up 2025 with the first annual true crimeys, our version of an awards show. Which text was the most faithful; had the best needle drops; and who gave the best performance? Tune in to find out

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Today on Patreon: Jean Xavier de Lestrade's documentary series THE STAIRCASE comes to a revelation-heavy finale that made us question what is real, who is lying, and what does justice even look like?!

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up THE STAIRCASE docuseries with episode 13, "Flawed Justice" with a few last unexpected twists.

Today on Patreon: Conflicting emotions rise on THE STAIRCASE episode 12 as Michael must weigh accepting a plea deal or going to trial. Discussions include: David returns, Michael's kids disagree, and Candace holds sway of the DA's decisions.

ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrapped up HBO’s THE STAIRCASE miniseries on the Main Feed this week. Read more on @bloody-disgusting.com and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social

Today on Patreon: The third last episode of The Staircase docuseries covers a timespan of 4.5 years as Michael Peterson remains under house arrest. Topics include: a dismissal hearing, an indigent ruling, contaminated evidence, several new DAs, and another new haircut for Martha

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Tomorrow on Patreon: @joelipsett.bsky.social and @jennferatu.bsky.social play the waiting game as THE STAIRCASE's Michael Peterson spends 4.5 years on house arrest, which eventually requires him to get a new lawyer!

Antonio Campos' fictionalized take on #TheStaircase comes to a close with episodes 7 & 8. Expect plenty of overlapping and blurring of timelines as Kathleen Peterson lives out her final days in 2001; Michael is released from prison in 2011; and his relationship with editor Sophie implodes in 2017.

Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social wrap up HBO’s #thestaircase with a look at episodes 7 & 8

Today on Patreon: Deaver's fall from grace continues as multiple experts dispute his processes and experience. Michael enjoys his newfound freedom while David presents an impossible decision. Discussions include: public reactions to the case and the weight of 8 years in prison

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss Michael Peterson on parole as THE STAIRCASE revisits the testimony of Duane Deaver. Subscribe here to listen: www.patreon.com/MurderMadeFi...

Today on Patreon: After eight years in the lives of the Peterson family (and nine years since the first batch of episodes), Jean-Xavier de Lestrade returns with new episodes of The Staircase.

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social negotiate a time jump as THE STAIRCASE returns for episode 9 following an nine year absence.

Today on Patreon: in the 2004 conclusion of the first run of THE STAIRCASE, the court contends with the blow poke's return and both sides present their closing arguments. Plus: A surprising verdict leads to emotional devastation and an uncertain conclusion.

Tomorrow on Patreon: As the Michael Peterson trial winds down, the power shifts to the jury and the waiting game begins for The Staircase episode 8, "The Verdict"

Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of #TheStaircase continues with an exploration of bias behind the scenes of the original docuseries. Plus: The Petersons suffer through a stressful Thanksgiving while Kathleen’s neighbor comes up with a surprising explanation for her mysterious death.

Today on Patreon: It's another STAR WARS-inspired title as the blow poke returns on THE STAIRCASE to wreak havoc on the defence's case. Topics include: playing to emotion, the Grieving Sisters snooping, Clayton's DWI, and a funny Dr. Henry Lee?!

Tomorrow on Fiction Patreon: The Blow Poke returns! Meanwhile Candace and Lori hit the library as @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social lose their minds

Today on Patreon: The prosecution puts Michael's character on trial, specifically Liz Ratliff's death and his relationship with sex worker "Brad." Dr. Radisch returns and it's just as hostile as the first time she took the stand. Discussions include: laughter in the courtroom and Nancy Grace

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle a STAR WARS-titled episode of THE STAIRCASE documentary. Plus: our *favorite* character takes the stand. Subscribe here: www.patreon.com/cw/MurderMad...

Today on Patreon: Jenn and Joe are facing off on opposite sides of the courtroom as THE STAIRCASE (2004) nears the half way point. Topics include: David's aggressive cross-examination strategy, the titular "weak case", our uncertainty about Michael's guilt, and Nancy Grace's TV narrative.

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social are into the thick of the DA's case as they discuss episode 5 of THE STAIRCASE docuseries, , "A Weak Case"

Today on Murder Made Fiction: Antonio Campos’ fictionalized adaptation of THE STAIRCASE continues with an alternative theory for how Kathleen Peterson may have died. Topics include: rapid pacing, homophobia, and a bombshell revelation about Michael’s third wife.

Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social tackle episodes 3 & 4 of HBO's THE STAIRCASE as we're presented with an alternative explanation for Kathleen Peterson's death

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off the Michael Peterson trial with opening remarks as the media firestorm continues.

ICYMI: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kicked off weekly coverage of THE STAIRCASE with episodes 1 & 2 on the Main Feed. Read more and listen via @bloodyfm.bsky.social and @bloody-disgusting.com

Today on Patreon: #TheStaircase visits Germany & Texas for info about the death on Liz Ratliff, who died...from a fall down the stairs. Topics include: authentic and unprocessed moments, Margaret and Martha's struggle with the exhumation, and our introduction to Michael's first wife Patty

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social turn their attention to episode three of #thestaircase docuseries. Subscribe via the link in our bio to listen

The Warrens strike again! Looks like everyone wanted to hear @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss their first big cinematic adventure in #theconjuring

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social dig into THE STAIRCASE (2004) episode 2, "Secrets and Lies" which focuses on Michael's bisexuality!

On Dec 9, 2001, Michael Peterson made a frantic 911 call to report the accidental death of his wife, Kathleen. What followed is one of the most sensational true crime cases of all time: did Kathleen die in a fall down the stairs...or was she murdered by her husband? Let’s talk about The Staircase

Tomorrow on the pod: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social transition to our discussion of the fictionalized HBO version of THE STAIRCASE, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette. We're looking at episodes 1 & 2!

Today on Patreon: We're kicking off a month on #TheStaircase with the premiere of Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's docuseries, entitled "Crime or Accident?" Topics include: The Staircase as a true crime benchmark, upsetting crime scene & autopsy photos, and a cliffhanger test featuring a woman screaming

Tomorrow on Patreon: @jennferatu.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social kick off coverage of #thestaircase (2004) with a look at episode 1