Killer Instinct

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Savannah Brymer hosts "Killer Instinct", a true-crime podcast that sheds light on horrific events, but more importantly, attempts to bring justice to the many grieving families that these crimes have touched. Every Wednesday, Savannah breaks down the events leading up to the crime, as well as proposes multiple theories as to what could’ve happened, all with the help of listeners and even the victim's families. Get the ad-free version here: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy read less

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Killer Instinct is a true crime podcast that wants to spread awareness of every victim. Host Savannah Brymer investigates the world's most terrifying crimes and mysteries. As victims' names too often get forgotten, Savannah wants to make them known. She explores events leading up to the crimes and why the search for justice is so challenging. The host invites listeners to share their perspectives, too. Her ultimate mission is to find justice for the victim's families.

Killer Instinct explores a different case each week, with daily episodes at Halloween. It shares more familiar, high-profile cases as well as lesser-known small-town mysteries. In the episode “Bill McGuire: Dismembered Body In Suitcases,” the search for answers begins with the discovery of a body. Who is behind Bill's brutal murder? And is a secret pregnancy part of the story? Savannah shares all the dates and details for listeners to follow. This includes revealing Google searches that helped solve the case.

As well as unsolved cases, this podcast also explores horrific survival stories. Savannah returns to the 1960s in the episode “Barbara Mackle: Surviving The Grave.” At age 20, Mackle was buried alive and held for ransom for three days. The episode discusses how the FBI's search for the perpetrators went wrong.

Another tragic story features in the episode “Ashley Wadsworth: Online Dating A Criminal.” Ashley met her boyfriend online and left her home in Canada to be with him in England. Their relationship wasn't what it seemed, and he killed her before she could return home.

Some stories encourage more questions than answers, such as the murder of Diane Kyne. There's an intriguing confession in the report of Cindy Borton's stabbing. Each Killer Instinct podcast episode may get listeners thinking and creating their own theories.

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Introducing: Killer Instinct from Savannah Brymer

Introducing: Killer Instinct from Savannah Brymer

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Episodes

Moon and Glory: Cooked Remains

Moon and Glory: Cooked Remains

Moon and Glory were murdered at their home in Hong Kong. The suspects admitted that after the murder, they chopped up the victims bodies and cooked the remains with salt to make them look "like barbecue pork". They kept part of the remains in lunch boxes, which they stored in the refrigerator. Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code KILLER at checkout. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bever Family : Broken Arrow Murders

Bever Family : Broken Arrow Murders

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Ronald Gene Simmons: Mass Family Murder

Ronald Gene Simmons: Mass Family Murder

In 1987, Ronald Gene Simmons began a killing spree that would be the worst mass murder in Arkansas history and the worst crime involving one family in the history of the country. For a limited time, enjoy a free bag and up to $15 off select plans when you visit my link - drinktrade.com/killer Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Crutchley: Human Vampire

John Crutchley: Human Vampire

John Brennan Crutchley was an American convicted kidnapper and sex offender. While we was never convicted for being a serial killer, he is believed to have murdered up to thirty women. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Vincent Gillis: Living With A Serial Killer

Sean Vincent Gillis: Living With A Serial Killer

A thread of evidence left behind on a carved body was enough to track down a serial killer with incredibly dark proclivities. However you hydrate, grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code KILLER at checkout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Russell: The Charmer

George Russell: The Charmer

Three women found dead near Seattle had ties to the nightclub scene; and so did their killer. However you hydrate, grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code KILLER at checkout. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Gaskins: The Meanest Man In America

Donald Gaskins: The Meanest Man In America

Trigger Warning! This episode contains depictions of sexual abuse and sexual abuse against minors. drinktrade.com/killer for a free bag and up to $15 off select plans. 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code KILLER at LIQUIDIV.COM Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jill Dando: Celebrity Newscaster Shocked Britain

Jill Dando: Celebrity Newscaster Shocked Britain

In April 1999, Britain was shocked when their BBC newscaster Jill Dando was found dead. Her case remains unsolved. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OJ Simpson: The Trial That Shocked The Nation

OJ Simpson: The Trial That Shocked The Nation

Former NFL star, OJ Simpson had the nation watching him flee from police in 1994. His trial was one of the most infamous trials in history. Jumpstart your daily coffee routine by signing up for a Trade subscription. Right now, Trade is offering up to $15 off select plans -- and you get your first bag of coffee free. Just visit www.drinktrade.com/killer Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Selena Quintanilla: Obsessed To Death

Selena Quintanilla: Obsessed To Death

Selena Quintanilla was known as the Queen of Tejano Music. Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Nobody would have guessed she would be murdered by one of the people most involved in her career. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Wood : Mysterious Death of a Hollywood Star

Natalie Wood : Mysterious Death of a Hollywood Star

Natalie Wood started her acting career as a child and quickly became an A-list celebrity. In 1981, Natalie went missing while on a boat with her husband, and some of her actor friends. Her death was classified as "probable drowning", but the case was re-opened in 2011 when new information about her disappearance surfaced. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chara and Henry : Forbidden Love

Chara and Henry : Forbidden Love

Chara and Henry Miller were found shot to death in their home in 2017 while their kids were home. There was no evidence of forced entry or a robbery, and when speaking with the three daughters, authorities learned that none recalled hearing gunfire or any sounds of a struggle. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cari Farver : Stalked By A Missing Person

Cari Farver : Stalked By A Missing Person

Dave Kroupa became romantically involved with Shanna Liz Golyar and Cari Farver in 2012. Soon after the two women's paths crossed, Cari went missing. However, threatening texts, emails, and acts of violence continued from the missing Cari until some shocking discoveries lead authorities to some unexpected evidence. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Brady and Myra Hindley : Moors Murderers

Ian Brady and Myra Hindley : Moors Murderers

In the mid 1960s, the crimes of Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley horrified the British public. Follow Mr. Ballen podcast on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Prime users can listen early and ad-free right now on Amazon Music. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo: The Ken and Barbie Murders

Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo: The Ken and Barbie Murders

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic depictions of sexual violence. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka certainly didn’t seem like a pair of serial killers. They may have looked like a normal young couple from the outside, but video footage revealed incredibly dark secrets about the “Ken and Barbie Killers”. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mitrice Richardson: Deceased Woman Spotted In Las Vegas?

Mitrice Richardson: Deceased Woman Spotted In Las Vegas?

Mitrice Richardson went missing in 2009 after police claim she was released from a Sheriff's Station in Malibu, where she had been taken after behaving erratically at a restaurant. Since then, remains have been found, but her family and friends have reported potential sightings of her in Las Vegas. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley Summers: Sixteen Years And Counting

Ashley Summers: Sixteen Years And Counting

Ashley Summers was 14 when she disappeared near her home in Cleveland, Ohio in early July 2007. Her whereabouts remain unknown, as there have not been any verified sightings of Summers since her disappearance. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone: A Couple's Bizarre Disappearance

Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone: A Couple's Bizarre Disappearance

Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone were last seen leaving a bar/restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the late evening hours of February 19, 2005. The two were dating. They have not been seen nor heard from since this last sighting. Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANkillerinstinct AND with my code: KILLER It’s an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michele Harris: Suspicious Disappearance of a Mother of Four

Michele Harris: Suspicious Disappearance of a Mother of Four

September 11, 2001 was a day of tragedy for the entire nation. But for the friends and family Michele Harris, this date is significant for an entirely different reason. In the midst of a divorce, Michele Harris disappeared after having drinks with friends, and the case remains unsolved. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Trussler: Self Defense or Cold Blooded Murder?

Matt Trussler: Self Defense or Cold Blooded Murder?

On Oct. 18, 2019, Melissa Turner frantically called 911 saying she found her fiancé, Matt Trussler laying in a pool of blood on the patio of their suburban Florida home. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPod Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices