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Mask of Sanity

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A weekly podcast hosted by Melanie Peterson, an Air Force veteran turned NYC actress. Join her each week as she guides listeners through different cases of the world’s most notorious killers.Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network.

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVIN!!!

October 29th, 2021

18:26

Hi friends! Long time, no see! Today is a very special day - it is October 29th, 2021, which is the birthday of my oldest nephew, Calvin. Calvin …

Bonus Patreon Episode: Antone Costa

June 30th, 2021

34:48

Hi friends, for today, I am releasing one of my Patreon episodes from last year while I finish up my first Beyond the Mask episode since March! Enjoy!

Antone Costa, who was later known as the Cape Cod Casanova, was a …

A Conversation with Juleen Moreno, the Host of It Goes Down In The PM

June 16th, 2021

44:05

Hi friends, for today’s episode, I’m joined by the host of It Goes Down In The PM, Juleen Moreno, who speaks openly and candidly about the car …

54. Stephen Stanko

June 2nd, 2021

24:58

Stephen Stanko’s life was seemingly derailed after he failed to earn an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy after high school. This …

#JusticeForKatiePalmer: An Analysis of the BodyCam Footage, Part Two

April 27th, 2021

34:06

On April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. …

#JusticeForKatiePalmer: An Analysis of the BodyCam Footage, Part One

April 21st, 2021

31:04

On April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. …

#JusticeForKatiePalmer

April 15th, 2021

1:02:53

On April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. …

Bonus Patreon Episode: Fritz Haarmann

April 7th, 2021

34:08

Fritz Haarmann, the Butcher of Hanover, murdered at least 27 young boys and teenagers between 1918 and 1924 in the city of Hanover but the actual …

#JusticeforJacob

April 5th, 2021

7:29

Hi friends, I'm sharing a message from my friend, Eric Carter-Landin, the host of True Consequences. From now until April 10th, he is asking for your help to put pressure on Socorro County District Attorney Clint …

Beyond the Mask: The Amityville Horror

March 31st, 2021

1:36:26

Welcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson combines her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the real life horror and possible supernatural …

#StopAsianHate - A Message from The Dumb, Found Dead Podcast

March 24th, 2021

21:26

Hey there friends, today’s episode is different. I am choosing to share a message from my friends John and Patrick from The Dumb, Found Dead Podcast in response to the March 16th shooting in Atlanta, George that claimed …

53. The Zodiac: Part Three

March 17th, 2021

35:01

Hey there friends, welcome to Part Three of my coverage for the infamous Zodiac murders. So far, I covered the victims, the letters, and some of the main suspects. This week's episode will include the investigation and …

52. The Zodiac: Part Two

March 10th, 2021

53:00

Hey there friends, welcome back to Part Two of my coverage for the infamous Zodiac murders. Last week, I covered the victims and the letters while this week, I'm walking you through some of the main suspects. Next …

51. The Zodiac: Part One

March 3rd, 2021

50:56

Hey there friends, this one is going to be a really bumpy ride! I’m going to break down the infamous Zodiac murders in a multiple-part series where I …

Beyond the Mask: The Strangers

February 26th, 2021

1:31:40

Welcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the three real-life events that inspired writer and …

50. The West Port Murders

February 24th, 2021

26:54

William Burke and William Hare were the original bodysnatchers. They were responsible for 16 murders over a 10-month period in Scotland in which they …

Bonus Patreon Episode: Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo

February 17th, 2021

40:55

Was Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo a psychic who could predict the future or was he the ultimate scam artist who also enjoyed murdering those he perceived …

49. Dean Corll

February 10th, 2021

40:48

Dean Corll, known as the Candy Man, convinced two teenage boys to be his accomplices for his diabolical plan to kidnap, rape, torture, and murder as …

Justice for Jacob: A Conversation with Eric Carter-Landin

February 3rd, 2021

1:02:22

Today is a first for Mask of Sanity. I am honored to be joined by the host of True Consequences, Eric Carter-Landin. Eric is working tirelessly to spread awareness about child abuse and murder in New Mexico and opens up …

Happy Pod-iversary!!

January 29th, 2021

22:42

Mask of Sanity is officially one year old so here’s a special Q&A bonus episode to celebrate! Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever …

48. Paul Durousseau

January 27th, 2021

32:11

In 2007, Paul Durousseau, known as the Cabbie Killer, was convicted of the 1999 slaying of 24-year old Tyresa Mack and received a sentence of death …

Beyond the Mask: The Donner Party

January 22nd, 2021

1:24:22

Welcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the doomed Donner Party that very loosely inspired …

47. Robert Black

January 20th, 2021

44:39

Robert Black was given up by his birth mother and spent several years in residential homes after his foster mother passed away when he was 11. He recalled that he began having an extreme fascination with female …

46. David Russell Williams

January 13th, 2021

37:33

Colonel David Russell Williams was a distinguished military man. He commanded thousands, he was a respected leader, he even flew the Queen of England …

45. John and Lavinia Fisher

January 6th, 2021

25:30

Was Lavinia Fisher really America’s first female serial killer or have her exploits been greatly exaggerated over the last 200 years? She and her …

Beyond the Mask: The Phantom Killer

December 30th, 2020

50:44

Welcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the case of the unidentified Phantom Killer and the …

44. Lesley Eugene Warren

December 16th, 2020

34:33

Lesley Eugene Warren, also known as the Babyface Killer, manipulated women into caring for him, making them feel comfortable around him, but then, in …

CrimeCon House Arrest: Victimology featuring Mask of Sanity

December 11th, 2020

37:39

Here’s a special bonus, my friends! I was honored to join Victimology host Melissa Lee as a special guest for CrimeCon House Arrest on November 21st, …

43. Juan Corona

December 9th, 2020

32:05

Juan Corona was a migrant worker turned labor contractor in Yuba City, California during the 1960s and 1970s. He had a reputation for being …

42. The Moors Murders

December 2nd, 2020

38:31

Ian Brady and Myra Hindley kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children, burying at least four of the bodies on Saddleworth Moor, over a three year period during the 1960s in Manchester, England. They were finally …

Beyond the Mask: Earle Leonard Nelson

November 28th, 2020

49:30

Welcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the case of Earle Leonard Nelson, known as the Dark …

41. John Cannan

November 25th, 2020

40:25

John Cannan, known as “The Lady Killer,” is a rapist and murderer who was convicted of the sadistic murder of Shirley Banks on October 8th, 1987. He …

40. Audrey Marie Hilley

November 18th, 2020

45:34

Audrey Marie Hilley lived for the finer things in life. She always dressed well and wanted to be seen and known for having expensive things and a lavish lifestyle. Despite what she wanted, Marie knew she needed more …

39. Robert Spangler

November 11th, 2020

33:22

For decades, Robert Spangler got away with the murders of two wives as well as his two children from his first marriage. It wasn’t until he was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in 2000, that he finally confessed to …

38. Gilles de Rais

November 4th, 2020

28:57

Gilles de Rais was a French nobleman and highly respected military man who was suspected of murdering at least 140 children. It was alleged that he did this in the pursuit of the Philosopher’s stone as well as the …

Beyond the Mask: Ed Gein

October 31st, 2020

58:24

Welcome to the first Beyond the Mask episode, where Mask of Sanity host Melanie Peterson combines her love of true crime with her love of all things horror! This episode goes through the case of Ed Gein, the Butcher of …

37. Elizabeth Báthory

October 28th, 2020

29:47

Elizabeth Báthory, the Blood Countess, was accused of torturing and murdering at least 650 young girls in the 1600s. The legends of her brutality have lasted centuries and she’s said to have played a part in author Bram …

36. Andrei Chikatilo

October 21st, 2020

1:06:45

Andrei Chikatilo, later known as the Butcher of Rostov and the Rostov Ripper, was convicted of murdering 52 people over a 12 year period during the …

35. Peter Kürten

October 14th, 2020

36:38

Peter Kürten, the Vampire of Düsseldorf, endured a horrific childhood, starved of love and suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands of his father. …

34. Richard Chase

October 7th, 2020

48:50

Richard Chase, notoriously remembered as the Vampire of Sacramento, was in and out of mental institutions for years, ultimately being diagnosed with …

33. Moses Sithole

September 30th, 2020

27:04

Moses Sithole, known as the ABC Killer, is considered South Africa’s most prolific serial killer after he was captured and convicted of 38 counts of …

32. Leonarda Cianciulli

September 23rd, 2020

32:22

Leonarda Cianciulli, known as “The Soap-Maker of Correggio,” had a volatile childhood and lived in fear that the predictions of a fortune-teller who …

31. Jane Toppan

September 16th, 2020

37:33

Jane Toppan, also known as “Jolly Jane,” was an organized lust serial killer in Massachusetts during the turn of the 19th century, who poisoned her …

30. Robert Berdella

September 9th, 2020

33:20

Robert Berdella, known as The Butcher of Kansas City, brutally tortured and killed at least six young men between 1984 and 1987. After years of …

29. Joe Metheny

September 2nd, 2020

29:01

You want fries with that? Maybe not while you listen to this episode. Melanie covers the grotesque case of Joe Metheny, a serial killer who preyed on drug addicts and prostitutes and then to hide the evidence, he used …

28. John Justin Bunting and the Snowtown Murders

August 26th, 2020

45:28

In the United States, the name John Justin Bunting and the Snowtown Murders may not be a household name, unlike Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer, and you …

27. Charlie Brandt

August 19th, 2020

36:01

Carl “Charlie” Brandt is something of an enigma. When he was 13, he shot his father and killed his mother, seemingly without provocation. Due to his …

26. Danny Rolling: Part Two

August 12th, 2020

33:25

Danny Rolling, having been groomed as a menace to society from years of abuse at the hands of his father, would go on to murder five college students …

25. Danny Rolling: Part One

August 5th, 2020

37:24

Danny Rolling, having been groomed as a menace to society from years of abuse at the hands of his father, would go on to murder five college students …

24. Derrick Todd Lee

July 29th, 2020

38:38

Derrick Todd Lee, known as the Baton Rouge Serial Killer, stalked women. He watched them through the windows of their homes, where they felt safe. …

23. Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris: Part Two

July 22nd, 2020

36:31

In Part 2 of the case of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, listeners will hear about the duo’s three remaining victims, Leah Lamp, Jackie Gilliam, and Lynette Ledford, as well as what led to the capture of the notorious …

22. Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris: Part One

July 15th, 2020

28:01

Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, known at the Toolbox Killers, terrorized Southern California for five months in 1979 when they went on a killing …

21. Herbert Mullin

July 8th, 2020

36:38

Herbert Mullin had everything going for him - he was smart, popular, and athletic. But when his best friend was killed in a car accident the summer …

20. Charles Schmid

July 1st, 2020

33:22

Charles Schmid was known as many things - a trickster, a liar, an egomaniac. He never worked and instead he survived off of handouts from his parents. He also thought himself to be quite the womanizer. Yet, standing at …

19. Dorothea Puente

June 24th, 2020

30:39

Dorothea Puente looked like the kind, neighborly grandmother anyone would want to live next door. The woman who had suffered through an abusive …

Patreon Exclusive: Joel Rifkin

June 17th, 2020

53:56

Here it is, friends! As a gift to all my listeners, I am releasing my second full-length Bonus Patreon episode covering the case of Joel Rifkin. He …

18. Graham Young

June 10th, 2020

39:50

Graham Young, also known as The Teacup Poisoner, began his life with tragedy with his mother dying when he was just three months old. He would spend …

17. Charles Albright

May 27th, 2020

31:55

Did Charles Albright, the alleged Eyeball Killer, actually murder three women in Dallas during the early 1990s? Today’s episode attempts to navigate the murky waters surrounding this case and presents opposing theories …

16. Pedro López

May 20th, 2020

33:12

Pedro López, the Monster of the Andes, is believed to have murdered at least 350 young girls but most involved with the case believe his numbers …

15. Marybeth Tinning

May 13th, 2020

43:52

All Marybeth Tinning wanted was love and attention - like most any other person, right? Except in her case, the lack of emotional development, abuse, …

14. Carroll Edward Cole

May 6th, 2020

36:13

Carroll Edward Cole was an American serial killer who selected and strangled his victims to death based on his opinion of whether or not they seemed …

13. Paul Michael Stephani

April 29th, 2020

22:17

From New Year's Eve 1980 to August 1982, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region of Minnesota was terrorized by an unknown killer who would attack women, …

12. Glennon Engleman

April 22nd, 2020

32:36

How many of you have a fear of going to the dentist? Well if you don't already, you just might after listening to this episode! Glennon Engleman was a well-respected dentist, a war veteran, and even gave back to the …

11. Lonnie David Franklin, Jr.

April 15th, 2020

41:45

Melanie is back with an all new episode covering the case of The Grim Sleeper, Lonnie David Franklin Jr.  Franklin murdered at least 7 women in the mid-1980s and then the murders seems to stop for almost 14 years. He …

Patreon Exclusive: Keith Hunter Jesperson

April 8th, 2020

52:35

Here it is, friends! We're all going through a hard time right now so as my gift to you, I'm releasing my first exclusive Patreon bonus episode to all my listeners. This episode covers the case of Keith Hunter …

10. Arthur Shawcross

April 1st, 2020

46:59

Do you believe in the bogeyman? After listening to this episode, you just might. Join Melanie as she tackles the case of Arthur Shawcross, The Genesee River Killer. He strangled, mutilated, and murdered 11 women in …

9. Carl Eugene Watts

March 25th, 2020

41:44

Knock, knock? Who’s there? Use your peepholes, friends! Join Melanie as she takes you through the case of Carl Eugene Watts, "The Sunday Morning …

8. Mary Ann Cotton

March 18th, 2020

41:17

How's about a spot of tea, love? Join Melanie as she takes you through the case of Mary Ann Cotton, Britain's most prolific female serial killer who …

7. Richard Kuklinski

March 11th, 2020

40:51

You're as cooolldd as ICE! Come on - you know the words! Today's episode covers the case of Richard Kuklinski, "The Iceman." He was a contract killer …

6. Robert Hansen

March 4th, 2020

55:38

How well do you really know your friends? Your neighbors? Have you ever suspected that someone close to you was capable of killing? Join Melanie as she takes you through the chilling case of Robert Hansen, a well known …

5. William Bonin

February 26th, 2020

1:03:26

Don't take rides from strangers, don't hitchhike, and don't willingly climb into someone's creepy van. Sound like a plan, friends?? Join Melanie as she takes you through the case of the notorious Freeway Killer, William …

4. Jerry Brudos

February 19th, 2020

54:19

Lock up your Louboutins! Hide your Manolos! Bury the Jimmy Choos! And for the love of god, watch your back in parking garages, friends! Join Melanie …

3. Velma Barfield

February 12th, 2020

43:26

Has your significant other ever handed you a drink and, for a moment, you thought "What if they're trying to kill me?" I hope not! Others haven't been as lucky - join Melanie as she takes you through the case of Velma …

2. Robert Ben Rhoades: Part Two

February 5th, 2020

32:21

Melanie is back with Part 2 of Robert Ben Rhoades, the Truck Stop Killer. Join her as she recounts the final months before his capture and the law enforcement officers who helped hunt him down and bring justice to his …

1. Robert Ben Rhoades: Part One

January 29th, 2020

26:39

Have you ever been driving down a highway and seen a hitchhiker, hoping that someone will stop to give them a lift? Did you keep driving because your first thought was "What is that person is a deranged killer?" Well, …

Mask of Sanity Trailer

January 17th, 2020

0:38

Welcome to Mask of Sanity, the weekly true-crime podcast hosted by Melanie Peterson. Join her as she covers some of the world's most brutal killers …

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