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His conversations always started the same way. A woman would get a message online that would say “Can I tell you a secret?” The person behind the message appeared to be a woman, signing it all off with a kiss. But they weren’t a woman or an acquitance, but a stranger. They were a 30-year-old man and their target would be one of at least 62 women. He would harass women online over an 11-year period, making him “Britain’s worst cyberstalker” to date. 63 victims, 10 arrests and two restraining orders later, he will be brought to justice. This is the story of Matthew Hardy. https://youtu.be/bMHn6J6JTxA

I could start this story with a murder, I could start with a plane crash, I almost started with the book.  But then I was lucky enough to have my researcher speak to a person who read the book and tried the diet, so I thought I’d start instead with an inside look. Today we will be talking about a woman who developed the Weigh Down Diet, founded the Remnant Fellowship Church and turned it into a cult. This is the story of Gwen Shamblin Lara. https://youtu.be/21L3DJK8nAg

On April 23rd 2018, she posted her first mukbang video on Youtube. After 30 videos, In November of 2019 she disappeared. But almost 3 years later, she has returned. Can the new videos she’s posted since reveal to us where she has been and why is she back? This is the story of Kate Yup. https://youtu.be/LDiXt-Qhpg0

On April 28, 2021, Miguel Lamboy alerted the Salida police department in Colorado that there was a dead body in his home. He said he’d been in Denver when a woman, Amy Carlson, died in the house he owned, and when he came back, he found her mummified in the bedroom. Who was Amy Carlson and why was she mummified? This is the story of Love has won movement. https://youtu.be/VpKLsB_PqSg

On June 19, 2019, Keith Raniere, the leader of NXIVM and founder of *Executive Success Programs* was found guilty of sex trafficking, forced labor conspiracy, and racketeering. Under a name that is theorised to stand for nexum, a type of contract used in the Roman republic, where a person agrees to offer their body as collateral for a loan, women were groomed, trafficked, branded and ultimately assaulted. Today we’ll see how some of the brightest, smartest, most intuitive women could be dragged so far into the depths of what they believed to be a programme that will help them reach their full potential. And how they will use the tools set up to work against them to bring a whole organisation down. This is the story of the women of NXIVM. https://youtu.be/sw6q7bzSAsY

In 2003, Avril Lavigne released her debut studio album Let go, after which she supposedly died and was replaced by a body double Melissa Vandella. Except Avril never died. And neither did the conspiracy theories surrounding her death. Today I’m putting you into the shoes of a woman who was killed off by a blog post 11 years ago, and the bizarre world of conspiracy theorists who still believe it. This is the story of Avril Lavigne. 0:00 Sooo this one is a wild card 6:34 The short of it 27:30 The long of it https://youtu.be/RLF2GAss9oo

A young couple gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to win 5 million dollars. The catch : stay is a room resembling a blank space for 50 days. Will they be able to endure or will their lives forever change? Welcome to the Immaculate room, enjoy your stay. https://youtu.be/820TsceRs_A

In 1997, 10 weeks after Louise Woodward started the job as a nanny for the Eappen family, eight-month-old baby Matthew died in her care. The jury will find her guilty, only for the judge to overturn the verdict. Can the re-examination of the details of the case 25 years later offer us further insight into whether or not Louse Woodward was innocent? This is the case of Matthew Eappen. 0:00 Intro 5:25 The case of Matthew Eappen 1:21:33 The aftermath https://youtu.be/kcKUKhSrCYk

60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe’s passing in August of 1962 has the biographers and online sleuths divided. People close to her exploited her, while those in her wider circle of acquaintances didn’t have her best interest at heart either. Can the research in the aftermath of her death point us in the direction of a potential cover up and if so, who and why would have the reason to make death of Marilyn Monroe the case for murder? 0:00 Part 2 : recap 10:20 The scene 20:32 POV : Thomas Noguchi 27:40 The cause of death 1:32:46 POV: Marilyn Monroe kills self 1:44:12 POV: Conspiracy theories through decades https://youtu.be/fp3vntrJUKM

At the end of her career, Marilyn Monroe, leaving one last marriage behind, found herself dependant on barbiturates and the two people in her life who facilitated the addiction - her psychiatrist and her housekeeper. These two individuals lived through the actress in different ways and at the point where she was strong enough to finally cut them off, they might’ve chosen to prevent that from happening. What happened to Marilyn Monroe the night of August 4th 1962 and who, if anyone is responsible for her premature death? 0:00 Recap: Part 1 4:07 The Misfits and the barbiturates 30:15 POV : Ralph Greenson 1:06:32 POV: Eunice Murray 1:19:20 Marilyn and the Kennedys 1:59:46 'Here ends my journey' https://youtu.be/otwXTzoeve0

Marilyn Monroe rose to Hollywood fame despite her broken childhood and a desperate search of parental figures. But before Marilyn, there was Norma Jeane. The young woman exploited by everyone during her short life. Today, we’ll break down how Norma’s childhood and early career years shaped who she was to become. 0:00 What to expect 7:15 Early days 47:40 POV: Grace Goddard 1:30:45 POV : Natasha Lytess 2:29:20 POV: Arthur Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx0nQ8oehqg&t=1s

Her name was Salmon, first name Susie. In 1973, before the milk cartons or featured stories on the daily news, she was murdered by a neighbour when she was only 14 years old. She can’t fully move on until the justice is served. Her family’s challenge - catch a killer few houses away from them when the trail goes cold. This is the story of Susie Salmon. https://youtu.be/dP78OpN68mg

We are finishing off the catfish cases batch with a wild story of Gaylen Newland. In September 2015, 27 year old Gayle Newland was sentenced to eight years in prison. The public has been split on this verdict ever since. Was there enough to charge Gayle Newland of creating a fake relationship with a friend of hers while disguising herself as a man? The question we’ll attempt to answer today is where do you draw the line when it comes to what you should disclose in a relationship. 0:00 Welcome back! 4:25 Background 25:55 Gayle's story 45:45 Chloe's story 1:15:07 Trial 1:38:28 Controversies To suggest any future topics, check out the case suggestion form: https://forms.gle/MCy43w7U3KXkHcAw5 The merch : For dat cheap cheap: https://www.teepublic.com/en-gb/user/bamn-podcast For the comfy: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/nobodywins Good ol' merch: teespring.com/en-GB/stores/bamn-podcast ; promo code: PODBAMN for 25% off everything! Or on Redbubble: thatbamnpod.redbubble.com Pod links - follow the homegirl: BAMN podcast Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/by-all-means-necessary/id1493266414 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UsP1CEksDtxW3HowPLLLU?si=pmNrWm4wTQmdR-B_AZZqCg Pod socials: Patreon: patreon.com/thatbamnpod Twitter: twitter.com/thatbamnpod Instagram: instagram.com/thatbamnpod Email: podbamn@gmail.com If you wanna interact with the homegirl: Twitter: https://twitter.com/majasmeltdown Instagram: instagram.com/majaspassport Email: maja.scepanovic@gmail.com Intro tune by: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/

Over the span of at least three years, one woman impersonated multiple people, leaving at least 11 victims on the other end of a catfishing scheme. This catfishing scheme spanned over two countries, involving celebrities, approximately 42 police officers and the execution of 39 search warrants. And you’ve probably never heard about it. This is the case of The Ghost of Easterville. 0:00 The 'you decide' chapter 3:56 Obsession with 20/20 escalated 7:15 The ploy 1:00:38 The catfish 1:18:58 The trial 1:38:55 Final thoughts?

In the game where you have nothing to lose as you’re bound to end up dead, how do you choose who to kill off? Faced by complete strangers, the decision becomes : save a child or a pregnant lady with the possibility of two people left alive at the end of the game. The catch is, you’re not the only one this decision depends on, you have to count on 50 other strangers believing the person to be left alive is also worth saving. To subscribe on YT: https://youtu.be/-JGf8mHYpyY

In 2016, one man’s dreams of having been in a relationship with Katy Perry will be shattered forever. When MTV Catfish hosts expose the story after Spencer Morrill has believed in it for 6 years, his catfish will suffer no consequences. The question we need to attempt to answer today is why did Harriet catfish a guy in the first place? What were her motives? https://youtu.be/YdcjIs89KL4

When a team of cyber analysts uncovers their victim is a known hacker, the investigation into her killer will lead them to a message board of confessions. One of those confessions might lead them to their next clue, but if their hacker was protecting another victim, can they do it in time, before the perpetrator gets to them first? Dropping you lot into a CSI cyber episode plotline. To watch and subscribe on YT: https://youtu.be/MKObfwU_nhs

In 2016, one man heard about the neighbourhood kids getting assaulted by the predators in the area. He decided to go through the sex offender registry and take justice into his own hands. The justice for the Alaskan Avenger will be served, but many people today will disagree with his sentence compared to the one of the sex offenders he harmed. Who was Jason Vukovich and what were his motives? To watch and subscribe on YT: https://youtu.be/kqj_Wbvr5_4 3:35 : The case Skipping point mentioned: skip to 13:15 Sources: https://chicagotoday.news/world-nation/the-pedophile-hunter-the-man-who-killed-child-rapists/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jols.12235 https://www.yourtango.com/crime/alaskan-avenger-jason-vukovich-details-man-assaulted-sex-offenders https://allthatsinteresting.com/jason-vukovich-alaskan-avenger https://s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/adn/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/29083513/Vukovich-letter.pdf https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2020/10/31/anchorage-man-who-attacked-sex-offenders-loses-appeal-that-ptsd-factored-into-his-crimes/ https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/01/01/anchorage-man-who-attacked-sex-offenders-says-he-wants-his-story-to-serve-as-a-deterrent https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2018/02/26/anchorage-man-who-attacked-sex-offenders-sentenced-to-23-years-in-prison/ https://www.britic.co.uk/2022/02/10/alaskas-avenging-angel-jason-vukovich-hunted-child-predators/

A man focused on getting justice he never got as a child is standing in front of you, with a bat in his hand. The record player is on and you’re tied to a chair in front of him. He presses the record button and swings his bat. All he wants to do is recreate one perfect scream. Sooooo , a message for CM fandom - I baptised JJ to AJ, not sure how you will ever forgive me, I know, I know, fake fan posing as a real one lol. To watch on YT: https://youtu.be/I_4TQaCpT8Y

In 1981, Marianne Bachmeier calmly walked into a court room in a city in northern Germany and saw the defendant walk in. She reached into her purse, taking out a gun, aiming it at the man’s back and fired, eight times until she was sure the man who killed her daughter was dead. Forty years later, the case is still remembered as “the most spectacular case of vigilante justice in German post-war history.” This is a story of one mother’s revenge and its consequences on the society. To watch on YT: https://youtu.be/PpgddOOetuM https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26047614 https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bachmeier-marianne.htm https://curioustic.com/marianne-bachmeier/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/marianne-bachmeier https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/new-study-finds-paedophile-hunter-groups-violate-human-rights-must-be-regulated https://www.evidencelockerpodcast.com/transcripts/transcript-68-vigilante-mother-germany https://www.tellerreport.com/life/2021-03-05-%0A---vigilante-justice--marianne-bachmeier-shot-her-child-s-murderer-%0A--.HJmGruj1X_.html