In 1976, John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans made a pact to rape and murder a woman a week until they were caught. And after spending a lifetime committing petty, and less petty crimes individually, they teamed up and graduated to murder. They are considered Ireland’s first serial killers and their hatred for women is palatable. But why bring this case up today… there is a chance John Shaw could walk free in 2026.

References:

• Frozen Blood, by Michael Sheridan
• Worlds Most Evil Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPEbdGKsAwg
• The Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/the-late-summer-murders-two-men-on-a-mission-to-kill-irish-women-1.4804276
• https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/07/07/irelands-first-serial-killer-will-not-face-rape-charges-in-britain/

Today’s episode is going to kick off a series that will be sprinkled into future shows called Haunted Cities. And our first stop on the tour is Savannah, GA. Founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe, the city has seen its fair share of tragedy in its nearly 300 year history. From war to disease and the slave industry, there’s lots of reasons this city might be haunted. We’re going to share some of the city’s extensive history as well as some of its must-do haunted spots.

References:

• Savannah History - visitsavannah.com
• Pirates House - WSAV.com https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/savannah/the-tale-behind-the-haunted-pirates-house/
• Savannah Ghost Tour/Gribble House - https://savannahghosttour.com/the-gribble-house/
• Gribble House History - https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2012/11/11/ghosts-haunt-savannahs-most-diabolical-crime/13449266007/
• Sorrel-Weed House https://gallivantertours.com/savannah/historic-homes/sorrel-weed-house/
• Sorrel-Weed House https://savannahghosttour.com/the-suicides-at-the-sorrel-weed-house/
• Marshall House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marshall_House_(Savannah,_Georgia)

Today we’re discussing a man who has the distinction of committing the deadliest case of familicide in US history, killing 14 family members and two others while on a several-days killing rampage during Christmas of 1987. Simmons killed his wife, children and grandchildren, and put a whole community on lockdown in the aftermath.

References:

• Arkansas Democrat Gazelle https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/nov/13/the-devil-of-pope-county-episode-1-the-russellville-rampage/?crime

• Encyclopedia of Arkansas: https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/ronald-gene-simmons-3731/
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gene_Simmons