The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

In June 2024, in Clyman, Wisconsin, 37 year old Crystal Rasch was just weeks away from starting over when she suddenly vanished. Her car was still at home, her family couldn't reach her, and someone claiming to be Crystal insisted she was fine. But when her family pushed investigators to look closer, they uncovered something far more disturbing.
How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Theme and Closing Track:
Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!
HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.
Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS
Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapod
Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Featured Podcast:
CBC Uncover
Sources:
‘I burned her’: Zachariah Rasch admits setting fire to estranged wife’s body
Dodge County homicide: Man convicted of killing wife, hiding body
Wisconsin man's chilling $6500 shopping list 
His wife has been missing for a week. Now he’s charged with using her credit cards
Husband of missing Dodge County woman arrested on identity theft charges
Dodge County homicide; Zachariah Rasch accused in death of wife
Missing woman's husband charged with identity theft in Dodge County
Court TV Recap
Law and Crime Trial Playlist
Justice Is A Process
Dodge County man charged with homicide; Wife's remains found on his property
Husband of woman initially thought to be missing in Adams County facing homicide charges
Arrest made in connection to Crystal Rasch, the Missing woman in Dodge County
Estranged husband of missing Dodge County woman charged with hiding a corpse
Jury finds Dodge County man guilty of killing estranged wife, hiding her body
Dodge County missing woman last seen June 11, husband arrested
Crystal Rasch, age 37 — WeSpoke
Not competent to stand trial in the death and disappearance of his estranged wife

In Maumee, Ohio, 26 year old Austyn McClellan walked into a gas station and asked a stranger if he could borrow her phone. He hadn't seen his mother in nearly two years, and with several people waiting for him outside, he quietly sent her a message asking her to come get him. Then, Austyn handed the phone back and walked outside. What his mother would soon discover would reveal the disturbing reality of the life her son had been living.
How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Theme and Closing Track:
Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!
HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.
Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS
Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapod
Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!
Research & Writing:
Sherri Smith
Sources:
Law & Crime Network – Kidnapped Man Escapes Woman and Her 5 Lovers
Law & Crime Trial – Torture Victim Details Horrific Abuse
Court TV – Polygamist Leader Expresses Regret at Sentencing
Court TV – Judge Says She Is “Sickened” by Cult Leader at Sentencing
The Blade – Court Report
People – Man Allegedly Held Captive and Beaten
13abc/WTVG – Guilty Plea in Maumee/Toledo Kidnapping Case

In Pendleton, South Carolina, four members of the same family were found murdered inside their rural home. There were no signs of forced entry, no obvious struggle, and nothing to explain how the killers had gotten inside. But as investigators examined the scene, one disturbing possibility began to emerge. Whoever entered the house that night may have been invited in.
How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Theme and Closing Track:
Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!
HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.
Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS
Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapod
Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Sources:
Woman convicted of murdering mother, grandmother, stepgrandmother
Trial Playlist
Anderson County woman convicted of killing four relatives is now in state custody
Upstate woman convicted of killing 4 family members files notice of appeal
My Mother Is A Murderer - Reddit Thread
Tips coming in on unsolved quadruple homicide
Trial begins for South Carolina woman facing charges in quadruple murder
Amy Vilardi Trial continues into Day 2 with emotional family testimonies
Amy Vilardi's Quadruple Murder Trial Day 3: Prosecutors detail evidence 
Quadruple Murder Trial: Former cellmate testifies
Amy Vilardi: Guilty on All Counts
Ten Years After a Shocking Quadruple Murder, Amy Vilardi Finally Faces a Jury
'Grieving' Daughter Who Found Family Massacred Now on Trial
South Carolina couple is charged with murder in the 2015 killings of four of their family members 
Couple charged in gruesome 2015 Pendleton quadruple homicide denied bond
Arrests made in ‘gruesome’ 2015 killings of SC couple and their elderly mothers
Press Conference
South Carolina shooting leaves four family members dead after 'violent deaths'
Gruesome details revealed in 'Unsolved Mysteries' podcast
Cold Justice Aids in Arrest of S.C. Couple Suspected of 2015 Halloween Quadruple Murder
Husband Charged in 2015 Quadruple Homicide Seeks Separate Trial From Co-Defendant Wife
Prosecutor at Ross Hearing
Ross Vilardi's Attorney Fox Carolina News
Only on FOX: Sheriff names persons of interest in Pendleton quadruple homicide
Cold Justice: House of Horrors
Carolina Crime Files: The Cost of Greed
Evidence revealed in Pendleton quadruple murder case
Anderson Co. Sheriff Updates On Pendleton Murders

In Granby, Massachusetts, 37 year old paramedic Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala was found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs. The scene around her was strange, with an apparent break-in and wet paint covering much of the basement. But as investigators tried to determine what had happened inside the home, one question would become increasingly difficult to answer. When exactly did Annamarie die?
How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Theme and Closing Track:
Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!
HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.
Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS
Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapod
Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Sources:
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 1
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 2
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 2
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 3
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 4
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 5
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 6
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 7
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 8
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 9
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 10
Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Verdict
Judge sentences Cara Rintala to 12-14 years
Law professor explains important case notes as Cara Rintala trial awaits a verdict
Reasonable Doubt: The Cara Rintala Murder Trial
Annamarie Cochrane Rintala's murder: A complete timeline of events
Gay spouse murder case puts focus on long-hidden problem
Massachusetts Mom Found Dead in Basement Covered in Blood and Paint
First witnesses take stand in Rintala murder trial
Paramedics describe death scene in Rintala trial
911 calls, court hearing played for jurors in Rintala murder trial
Former medical examiner: Cochrane Rintala died 6-8 hours before body found
Jury views police interview of Rintala after wife’s body found in basement
Jury hears murder defendant Cara Rintala deny pouring paint on wife’s body
Rintala murder jury views extensive blood evidence in basement
Coroner in Rintala trial: Time of murder no later than 1 p.m.
Rintala case in jury’s hands after prosecution, defense make closing arguments Wednesday
Cara Rintala found guilty of manslaughter for killing wife
Rintala sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prison
SJC overturns first-degree murder conviction of Cara Lee Rintala of Granby
The Annamarie Cochrane Rintala many people did not know
Cara Rintala convicted in connection with wife's 2010 strangulation death
Cara Rintala murder trial deliberations will restart after jurors are replaced
Body in the Basement Trial | Cara Rintala's Daughter Begs for Mom's Release
WWLP-22News

In Las Vegas, Nevada, 64 year old Andy Probst left home for his usual morning bike ride and never returned. What happened along a quiet stretch of road initially seemed to have a simple explanation. But weeks later, a disturbing video began circulating among local teenagers, revealing that there was far more to Andy’s final moments than anyone realized.
How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Theme and Closing Track:
Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!
HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.
Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.
Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS
Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness
Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!
Research & Writing:
Sherri Smith
Research:
J.R. Rainbolt
Sources:
Fox5 Vegas — Police video provides new perspective
8 News Now — Teen expected slap on wrist
Las Vegas Review-Journal — Found not competent
Las Vegas Review-Journal — New carjacking charges
KTVB — Two men sentenced
Fox News — Sentencing
Fox5 Vegas — Sentencing
NBC News — Vicious online hate directed at newspaper
Clark County District Attorney sentencing statement, December 2025
Victim impact statements — Michael Probst, Taylor Probst, Crystal Probst, Gary Heindlmary
Judge Jacqueline Bluth sentencing remarks
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Case Report No. LLV230800048529