Fatal Blend
”Fatal Blend” is a podcast hosted by Jay and Tee, we share a passion for two things: coffee and true crime, particularly stories about serial killers. We are unfiltered and direct, but our goal is to educate and entertain our listeners with engaging stories. Join us on this fascinating journey and explore the darker side of human behavior.
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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this episode, we explore the life, crimes, and eventual capture of Lonnie Franklin Jr., infamously known as The Grim Sleeper. For decades, Los Angeles authorities hunted a predator responsible for a series of murders that spanned more than 20 years. We break down the investigation, the survivor who changed everything, and how DNA technology finally unmasked one of California’s most elusive serial killers.
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References
Beneath the Silence: The Grim Sleeper's Shadow Over South Central Los Angeles. (2025, April 12). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/blog/post?name=beneath-the-silence-the-grim-sleepers-shadow-over-25045
Condemned inmate Lonnie Franklin dies. (2020, March 29). Retrieved from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2020/03/29/condemned-inmate-lonnie-franklin-dies/
Grim Sleeper. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Sleeper
Lonnie Franklin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Violent Minds: https://www.violentminds.com/serial-killers/lonnie-franklin/
Margaritoff, M. (2024, October 16). Inside Lonnie Franklin Jr.'s Murders as The Grim Sleeper. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/grim-sleeper
Pelisek, C., & Hanlon, G. (2022, October 15). The Grim Sleeper serial killer: 7 Things to know after Lonnie Franklin's Death. Retrieved from People: https://people.com/crime/grim-sleeper-serial-killer-death-7-things-to-know/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Silverman, H. (2020, March 30). Convicted Serial Killer known as the Grim Sleeper found dead in prison cell. Retrieved from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/us/grim-sleeper-dies-death-row/
Simply Forensic. (2024, December 21). Lonnie David Franklin Jr.: Inside the Grim Sleeper's Dark World. Retrieved from Simply Forensic: https://simplyforensic.com/lonnie-david-franklin-jr/
Smith, B. (2023, May 23). How DNA Helped Catch the Grim Sleeper The prolific serial killer who terrorized Los Angeles. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/the-dna-of-murder-with-paul-holes/crime-time/grim-sleeper-lonnie-david-franklin-dna-arrest
Vanapalli, V. (2021, April 21). How and When did the Grim Sleeper Die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/how-and-when-did-the-grim-sleeper-die/
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the crime spree carried out by the Briley Brothers—Linwood, James (J.B.), and Anthony—along with their teenage accomplice, Duncan Meekins. In 1979, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was terrorized by a series of brutal, senseless murders that left investigators puzzled and the community paralyzed with fear. We explore their the spree that shocked the nation, and the dramatic prison escape that added a final layer of infamy to their story.
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Anthony Ray Briley: The youngest of Richmond's Infamous Briley Brothers. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/197
Briley Brother. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briley_brothers
Briley Brothers Explained. (n.d.). Retrieved from Everything Explained: https://everything.explained.today/Briley_Brothers/
Click, C. (1984, October 13). Linwood Briley, who died by electric chair he... Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/10/13/Linwood-Briley-who-died-in-the-electric-chair-he/9080466488000/
Hawkins, E. (2019, December 15). Trio of brothers raped and murdered their way through Richmond before an unbelievable prison break. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/linwood-james-anthony-briley-brothers-murder-spree-duncan-meekins
Linwood Briley. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/briley-linwood.htm
Myers, B. (2023, February 11). The Shocking Crime Spree of the Briley Brothers. Retrieved from Grunge: https://www.grunge.com/1196539/the-shocking-crime-spree-of-the-briley-brothers/
Richmonds Terror: The Briley Brother's Reign of Terror. (2025, April 21). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/james-dyral-briley-richmonds-reign-of-terror/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
The notorious Briley brothers, the convicted murders who escaped. (1984, June 19). Retrieved from UPI: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/06/19/The-notorious-Briley-brothers-the-convicted-murderers-who-escaped/6748456465600/
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
In this episode, we explore the case of Harold Shipman, one of history’s most prolific serial killers. A trusted general practitioner in England, Shipman used his position and medical authority to murder an estimated 215+ patients over decades. We walk through his early life, medical career, how he concealed his crimes, the investigation that finally exposed him, and the lasting impact his case had on healthcare systems in the UK and beyond.
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References
Biography.com. (2023, October 3). Harold Shipman. Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/harold-shipman
Carmean, K. (n.d.). Dr. Harold Shipman: The Story of the Real Dr. Death. Retrieved from History Defined: https://www.historydefined.net/dr-harold-shipman/
Harold "Fred" Shipman . (n.d.). Retrieved from Practical Pie: https://practicalpie.com/harold-fred-shipman/
Harold Shipman. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Shipman
Harold Shipman. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/shipman-harold.htm
Harold Shipman. (2004, January 24). Retrieved from National Library of Medicine: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC318504/
Jenkins, J. P. (2025, October 24). Harold Shipman. Retrieved from Briannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harold-Shipman
Jhon. (2025, May 10). Harold Shipman: The shocking rise and evil fall of a trusted doctor. Retrieved from Grim Crime: https://grimcrime.com/harold-shipman-serial-killer-timeline-case-study/
Paulson, R. J. (n.d.). Harold Shipman- Serial Murderer from UK. Retrieved from Serial Killers Info: https://serialkillersinfo.com/serial-killers/harold-shipman-serial-killer/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Tinning, D. (2023, April 21). The Grisly story of Harold Shipman, The British doctor who killed his patients for pleasure. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/harold-shipman
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
In this episode, we explore the chilling case of Rory Conde, a Miami-based serial killer whose crimes in the mid-1990s terrorized the city. Known as The Tamiami Strangler, Conde targeted vulnerable individuals, leaving a trail of victims along the Tamiami Trail. We break down his background, the timeline of his murders and his eventual capture,
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Police say they have Tamiami Strangler. (1995, June 27). Retrieved from Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/06/27/police-say-they-have-tamiami-strangler/
Rory Conte Flordia Death Row . (n.d.). Retrieved from My Crime Library: https://mycrimelibrary.com/rory-conte-florida-death-row/
Rory Enrique Conde. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Enrique_Conde
Rory Enrique Conde. (n.d.). Retrieved from They WIll Kill You: https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/rory-enrique-conde
Rory Enrique Conde vs. State of Florida. (n.d.). Retrieved from Justia U.S. Law: https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/2003/sc00-789.html
Rory Enrique Conde: The Tamiami Trail Strangler . (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/298
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
See if you can catch me. (n.d.). Retrieved from Mayhem: https://www.mayhem.net/Crime/conde.html
Tamiami Trail Strangler the untold story of Rory Enrique Conde. (2025, May 4). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/tamiami-trail-strangler-the-untold-story-of-rory-enrique-conde/
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
In this episode, we travel to 1980s Paris to uncover the horrifying crimes of Thierry Paulin, a charismatic nightclub performer who became one of France’s most notorious killers. Behind his glamorous persona lurked a cold-blooded predator who targeted the city’s most vulnerable residents — elderly women living alone. Join us as we explore The Monster of Montmartre.
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Mehrotra, K. (2023, July 27). Thierry Paulin: How did the Serial Killer die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/thierry-paulin-now/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Theirry Paulin from Martinique to Montmartre A serial killer's rise. (2025, May 5). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/thierry-paulin-from-martinique-to-montmartre-a-serial-killers-rise/
Thierry Paulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Paulin
Thierry Paulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/paulin-thierry.htm
Thierry Paulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biographs: https://biographs.org/thierry-paulin
Thierry Paulin AKA The Monster of Montmartre. (n.d.). Retrieved from Serial Killer Calendar: https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/Thierry%20PAULIN.php
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the disturbing crimes of Joseph Edward Duncan III, a convicted serial killer, rapist, and child molester whose horrific acts spanned decades and left a trail of devastation across multiple states. We explore his early life and the shocking series of events that culminated in one of the most haunting cases in modern American criminal history. From his troubled childhood and escalating violence to the brutal murders of the Groene family and the miraculous survival of young Shasta Groene, this episode examines how Duncan managed to evade justice for years — and the dark legacy he left behind.
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Convicted child murdere Joseph Edward Duncan III dies on death row. (2021, March 28). Retrieved from Justice: https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/convicted-child-murderer-joseph-edward-duncan-iii-dies-death-row
Geranios, N. (2021, March 31). My soul is lighter: serial killer's death brings closure. Retrieved from AP News: https://apnews.com/article/joseph-edward-duncan-serial-killer-death-brings-closure-aa2fc0a9556f69f4d07cf10f505ec6db
Joseph Edward Duncan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Edward_Duncan
Joseph Edward Duncan. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/duncan-joseph-edward.htm
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Spells, A., & Maxouris, C. (2021, March 29). Serial Killer Joseph Edward Duncan III dies . Retrieved from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/29/us/joseph-edward-duncan-iii-dies-death-row
Steinbuch, Y. (2021, March 29). Concivted serial killer Joseph Ducan dies on death row. Retrieved from NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/03/29/convicted-serial-killer-joseph-duncan-dies-on-death-row/
Vanapalli, V. (2022, June 6). Joseph Duncans death: Who were his victims? How did he die? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/joseph-duncans-death/
WBRZ staff. (2021, March 29). Serial killer convicted of torturing, killing multiple victims dies following brain cancer diagnosis. Retrieved from WBRZ20: https://www.wbrz.com/news/serial-killer-convicted-of-torturing-killing-multiple-victims-dies-following-brain-cancer-diagnosis
Yeatman, D. (2024, March 11). Idaho woman who escaped notorious serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III after being kidnapped aged eight is hit with another tradegy years later as her house burns down leaving her and her five kids homeless. Retrieved from Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13184609/joseph-duncan-shasta-groene-fire-serial-killer-idaho.html
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
This week is a special one. Join Jay and Sierra as they talk about serial killers and what intrigues them.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
In this episode, we explore one of Arizona’s most terrifying true crime stories — the serial shootings that gripped Phoenix in fear during the mid-2000s. Between 2005 and 2006, two men, Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman, embarked on a violent spree of random shootings targeting people and animals alike. What started as thrill-seeking turned into one of the most chilling examples of partnership in crime.
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Convicted Mesa, valley serial shooter Dale Hausner dead, prison says. (2013, June 19). Retrieved from East Valley Tribune: https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/cop_shop/convicted-mesa-valley-serial-shooter-dale-hausner-dead-prison-says/article_3df64a02-d92b-11e2-a7df-001a4bcf887a.html
Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Hausner_and_Samuel_Dieteman
Dale Hausner, convicted serial killer found dead in Arizon prison cell. (2013, June 20). Retrieved from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dale-hausner-convicted-serial-killer-found-dead-in-arizona-prison-cell/
Dale SHawn Hausner: The Phoenix Serial Shooter . (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/675
Harvey, A. (2023, August 23). The Disturbing crimes of Dale Hausner, The Phoenix Serial Shooter who killed at random. Retrieved from All Thats Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/dale-hausner
Kiefer, M. (2013, June 19). Phoenix serial killer dies in prison. Retrieved from USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/19/phoenix-serial-killer-dies/2440061/
Man gets life sentence in Arizona Shootings. (2009, July 29). Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32210911
Phoenix's serial shooter found dead in prison cell. (2013, June 19). Retrieved from Tuscon.com: https://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/article_365ea506-d934-11e2-8ec6-001a4bcf887a.html
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
Samual John Dieteman: The Phoenix Serial Shooter. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/386
Vanapalli, V. (2022, February 9). Where are Dale Hausner and Samuel Dietemen. Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-dale-hausner-and-samuel-dieteman-now/
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
In this chilling episode, we explore the disturbing life and crimes of Dennis Nilsen — one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Known as “The Kindly Killer,” Nilsen’s outwardly quiet and polite demeanor masked a dark obsession with control, companionship, and death. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured at least 12 young men to his London flats, where he murdered them before hiding or dismembering their bodies.
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References
Dennis Andrew Nilsen. (n.d.). Retrieved from They Will Kill You: https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/dennis-andrew-nilsen
Dennis Nilsen. (n.d.). Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/dennis-nilsen
Dennis Nilsen. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nilsen-dennis-victims.htm
Dennis Nilses: Serial killer died in excrutiating pain. (2019, October 23). Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-50152862
Palmer, S. (2024, December 30). Dennis Nilsen. Retrieved from Biography Host: https://biographyhost.com/p/dennis-nilsen-biography.html
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. LAK Publishing.
Shipra. (2025, June 9). Dennis Nilsen: Horrifying tale of a murderer of Muswell Hill. Retrieved from Manchester Herarld: https://manchesterherald.co.uk/dennis-nilsen/
Shortland, G. (2023, February 5). Dennis Nielsen: The full story of one of Britains most horrific serial killers 40 years on. Retrieved from Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dennis-nilsen-full-story-one-29123114
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Retrieved from Dennis Nilsen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Nilsen
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this episode, we unpack the case of Michael Hubert Hughes, a convicted serial killer whose crimes in Southern California between the mid-1980s and early 1990s shocked the public. We explore his background, the victims, the investigations (including how cold case DNA tech played a pivotal role), his trials and convictions, and the larger context of violence and justice during that era in Los Angeles.
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References
Michael Hubert Hughes: The Serial Killer. (n.d.). Retrieved from Crime Solvers Central: https://crimesolverscentral.com/serialkillers/746
Michael Hughes. (n.d.). Retrieved from Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hughes-michael.htm
Michael Hughes (serial Killer). (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hughes_(serial_killer)
Michael Hughes:Death row serial killer's reign of terror. (2025, May 3). Retrieved from True Crime Archives: https://truecrimearchives.blog/michael-hughes-death-row-serial-killers-reign-of-terror/
Rosewood, J., & Lo, R. (n.d.). The Big Book of Serial Killers Another 150 Serial Killer Files of The World's Worst Murderers (Vol. 2). LAK Publishing.
Sederstrom, J. (2024, October 20). All about L.A. serial killer Michael Hughes who killed to shock others. Retrieved from Oxygen: https://www.oxygen.com/serial-killer-capital-los-angeles/crime-news/michael-hughes-now-victims-what-to-know
Serial Killer: Michael Hughes. (2010, August 3). Retrieved from La times The Homicide Report: https://homicide.latimes.com/post/michael-hughes/
Shrestha, N. (2024, October 21). Michael Hughes: Who were his victims? Where is the serial killer now? Retrieved from The Cinamaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/michael-hughes/