Butte, Montana. The Berkeley Pit. The Copper Kings. And beneath it all — a city fueled by brothels, bribes, and backroom deals.

In the 1960s, madam Beverly Snodgrass ran two of Butte’s most notorious houses of prostitution — until her affair with a powerful judge exposed a massive payoff scheme involving police officers, attorneys, and city officials. What followed was one of Montana’s biggest investigative journalism bombshells: the Great Falls Tribune’s explosive 8-part exposé that ignited a statewide anti-vice crusade.

From 14 Wyoming Street to threats of assassination, from dynamite attacks to secret hotel registrations, this is the true story of Butte’s “Dimple Knees” sex scandal — and the woman who risked everything to blow the lid off corruption in Butte America.

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On Valentine’s Day 2013, Denise Leuthold spent the morning the way she always did — making a special holiday breakfast for her children, exchanging cards with her husband, and heading into an ordinary afternoon.

Hours later, she would be found shot inside her home.

At first, investigators believed a burglary had gone wrong. But inside the house, the scene didn’t add up — and a handwritten note uncovered in Denise’s planner would change the direction of the case entirely.

As detectives dug deeper into the life of the devoted missionary couple, they uncovered a secret relationship, a carefully constructed alibi, and a motive chillingly tied to the holiday itself.

This episode explores faith, betrayal, and the calculated decisions behind a murder planned for the most symbolic day of the year — the Valentine’s Day murder of Denise Leuthold.

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What happens when an NFL legend decides the rules don't apply to him? 🏈

In this episode, we go beyond the 299 consecutive games and the three MVP awards to uncover the dark side of Brett Favre's legacy.

Is this a story of blind hero worship, or a "win at all costs" mentality gone wrong? This is the story of the Mississippi Swindle.

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Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Inside the Shocking Fraud Case

Brett Favre Sexting Accuser Speaks Out in New Documentary

Brett Favre Sues Shannon Sharpe, Pat McAfee for Defamation

Brett Favre Allegedly Used Welfare Funds for College Volleyball Stadium

NFL Legend Brett Favre Says He's Likely Had 'Thousands' of Concussions

Brett Favre testified about allegedly misusing welfare funds for volleyball arena : NPR

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This episode discusses real events involving extreme violence, sexual assault, and crimes against children. Some material may be deeply disturbing. This story is told to examine systemic failures and honor the victims — not to glorify the perpetrator.

Please take care while listening.

Arthur Shawcross—also known as the Genesee River Killer—was convicted of murdering two children in 1972. After serving just fourteen years, he was declared “rehabilitated,” his criminal record sealed, and quietly released back into society without notifying local police.

Less than a year later, women began disappearing along the Genesee River in Rochester, New York. Over the next two years, Shawcross murdered twelve women before finally being caught standing over the body of one of his victims.

This episode examines not only Shawcross’s crimes, but the systemic failures that allowed a known child killer to walk free—and kill again. From ignored psychiatric warnings to sealed records and institutional denial, this is a case study in how monsters slip through the cracks.

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What are the odds of surviving the three greatest maritime disasters of the 20th century? Meet Violet Constance Jessop, the woman history calls "Miss Unsinkable."

In this episode, we explore the incredible life of a woman who was the "constant" thread between three legendary sister ships. From the luxury of the RMS Olympic and its harrowing collision with the HMS Hawke, to the freezing waters of the Titanic’s maiden voyage, and finally, the explosive sinking of the HMHS Britannic during WWI.

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Violet Jessop, The Woman Who Survived 3 Sinking Ships, Including The Titanic

She survived the Titanic—but it wasn’t the only time she faced death at sea | National Geographic

Violet Jessop - Wikipedia

Titanic - Wikipedia

HMHS Britannic - Wikipedia

Violet Constance Jessop : Titanic Stewardess (Survivor)

Violet's Barren White Star Wedding

Violet Jessop: The person who survived 3 disasters at sea - HistoryColored

Violet Jessop: The Nurse Who Survived the Titanic and the Britannic

Unsinkable Violet Jessop: Survivor of the Titanic and two other ship disasters | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

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In the final episode of Bitter Blood, the violence that has been building beneath the surface finally erupts — leaving devastation in its wake.

Part 4 examines the murders that shocked the South, the investigation that unraveled years of secrecy, and the desperate final acts of Susie Lynch and Fritz Klenner as their carefully controlled world collapsed.

What began as resentment, paranoia, and shared belief escalated into a calculated series of killings spanning multiple families and generations. As law enforcement closed in, the couple’s conviction that they were justified — and untouchable — led to one final, horrifying decision that would claim the lives of innocent children.

This episode confronts the cost of silence, the danger of unchecked power, and the devastating consequences of confusing reputation with virtue.

Bitter Blood is not just a story about murder.
It is a story about what happens when no one intervenes — until it’s too late.

🎙️ This concludes the four-part Bitter Blood series. New listeners are strongly encouraged to begin with Part 1.

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In Part 3 of Bitter Blood, the lines between belief and behavior begin to disappear.

This episode explores the marriage between Susie Sharp and Fritz Klenner — and how two deeply ingrained worldviews fused into something far more dangerous than either could have created alone.

Susie was raised inside privilege, reputation, and rigid expectations. Fritz was raised under absolute authority, ideological extremism, and a belief in his own superiority. Together, they formed a closed system built on paranoia, resentment, and mutual reinforcement.

Rather than challenging one another, Susie and Fritz validated each other’s fears. Minor slights became major threats. Disagreements became betrayals. Outsiders became enemies.

Part 3 examines how isolation, shared grievance, and unchecked certainty can turn ordinary conflicts into justification for violence — long before a single crime is committed.

This is the episode where warning signs become impossible to ignore.

Because before the bloodshed…
before the investigation…
before the bodies…

There was agreement.

🎙️ Bitter Blood is a four-part series. Listeners are strongly encouraged to begin with Parts 1 and 2.

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In Part 2 of Bitter Blood, we step away from the first murders and travel backward — into the history of a powerful Southern family whose legacy would help shape one of the most disturbing true crime cases in American history.

This episode introduces the Sharp family of North Carolina: respected, educated, and deeply influential. From a celebrated lawyer and politician to children who became doctors, judges, and public servants, the Sharps appeared to embody success, morality, and Southern respectability.

But behind the polished reputation was a rigid belief system built on control, superiority, and silence.

At the center of this chapter is Dr. Frederick Klenner — a brilliant, controversial physician whose extreme views, unchecked authority, and obsession with power left a lasting mark on his family, especially his son, Fritz. Raised in isolation and immersed in apocalyptic thinking, conspiracy, and absolute obedience, Fritz would grow up believing he was destined for something greater — and more dangerous — than ordinary life.

Part 2 is not just backstory. It’s the psychological and ideological foundation of the violence to come.

Because before the bloodshed, before the headlines, and before nine people lost their lives…there were beliefs that made it all feel justified.

🎙️ Bitter Blood is a four-part series. New listeners are strongly encouraged to start with Part 1.

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