Vanessa Richardson

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Mind of a Serial Killer is hosted by me, Vanessa Richardson, and Dr. Tristan Engels, and is a CrimeHouse original powered by PAVE Studios. This episode was brought to life by the Mind of a Serial Killer team, Max Cutler, Ron Shapiro,

Mind of a Serial Killer is hosted by me, Vanessa Richardson, and Dr. Tristan Engels, and is a CrimeHouse original powered by PAVE Studios. This episode was brought to life by the Mind of a Serial Killer team, Max Cutler, Ron Shapiro,

Mind of a Serial Killer is hosted by me, Vanessa Richardson, and Dr. Tristan Engels, and is a CrimeHouse original powered by PAVE Studios. This episode was brought to life by the Mind of a Serial Killer team, Max Cutler, Ron Shapiro,

Of the many sources we used when researching this episode, the one we found the most credible and helpful was Joel Rifkin, The Horrifying and True Story of Joel the Ripper by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lowe. Thank you for listening.

Of the many sources we used when researching this episode, the one we found the most credible and helpful was Joel Rifkin, The Horrifying and True Story of Joel the Ripper by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lowe. Thank you for listening.

Of the many sources we used when researching this episode, the one we found the most credible and helpful was Joel Rifkin, The Horrifying and True Story of Joel the Ripper by Jack Rosewood and Rebecca Lowe. Thank you for listening.

There are some true crime stories out there that we can never forget. Whether it happened yesterday or a century ago, the details stay with us, creating a lasting impression that never fades. On Crime House The Show, those are the stories we're telling. Every Monday, we'll tackle multiple true crime cases from that week in crime history, tied together by a theme.

There are some true crime stories out there that we can never forget. Whether it happened yesterday or a century ago, the details stay with us, creating a lasting impression that never fades. On Crime House The Show, those are the stories we're telling. Every Monday, we'll tackle multiple true crime cases from that week in crime history, tied together by a theme.

Think of us as your true crime calendar, telling you stories that occurred that week in true crime history. The murder of Gabby Petito, the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping, the Heaven's Gate mass suicide. These are just a few of the unbelievable events we'll be covering on Crime House The Show. Crime House The Show is a Crime House original powered by Pave Studios. New episodes drop every Monday.

Think of us as your true crime calendar, telling you stories that occurred that week in true crime history. The murder of Gabby Petito, the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping, the Heaven's Gate mass suicide. These are just a few of the unbelievable events we'll be covering on Crime House The Show. Crime House The Show is a Crime House original powered by Pave Studios. New episodes drop every Monday.

Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this clip. During the week of February 3, 1974, 19-year-old Patty Hearst was taken from her home by a violent group of self-described revolutionaries. Almost three decades later, in 2003, another shocking abduction haunted the nation when the composite sketch of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart's abductor was released to the public.

Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this clip. During the week of February 3, 1974, 19-year-old Patty Hearst was taken from her home by a violent group of self-described revolutionaries. Almost three decades later, in 2003, another shocking abduction haunted the nation when the composite sketch of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart's abductor was released to the public.

Today, we'll dive into both of these notorious true crime cases, making this week's theme kidnappings. It was around 9 p.m. on February 4, 1974. Nineteen-year-old college student Patty Hurst was at her apartment in Berkeley, California, with her fiancé, 26-year-old Stephen Weed. As they settled in for the night, there was an unexpected knock on the door. Stephen and Patty found it odd.

Today, we'll dive into both of these notorious true crime cases, making this week's theme kidnappings. It was around 9 p.m. on February 4, 1974. Nineteen-year-old college student Patty Hurst was at her apartment in Berkeley, California, with her fiancé, 26-year-old Stephen Weed. As they settled in for the night, there was an unexpected knock on the door. Stephen and Patty found it odd.

It was getting late, and they weren't expecting anyone. Berkeley was a college town, though. It was entirely possible that it was just a friend dropping by. So Stephen went to answer the door, Patty following behind him. They didn't have a window or peephole to see who it was, so Stephen cracked the door. It was a woman neither of them knew.

It was getting late, and they weren't expecting anyone. Berkeley was a college town, though. It was entirely possible that it was just a friend dropping by. So Stephen went to answer the door, Patty following behind him. They didn't have a window or peephole to see who it was, so Stephen cracked the door. It was a woman neither of them knew.

The stranger claimed she'd accidentally backed her car into theirs and asked if she could use their phone. Patty wasn't happy about that. She turned and headed back towards the living room, leaving Stephen to figure it out. A moment later, there was a loud noise as the woman and two men barged their way into the apartment. They were all carrying weapons.

The stranger claimed she'd accidentally backed her car into theirs and asked if she could use their phone. Patty wasn't happy about that. She turned and headed back towards the living room, leaving Stephen to figure it out. A moment later, there was a loud noise as the woman and two men barged their way into the apartment. They were all carrying weapons.

They beat Steven until he was barely conscious, then tied Patty up and carried her outside. After a brief struggle, they forced her into the trunk of her car and sped away. Patty had no idea what they wanted or where they were taking her, but she was pretty sure she knew why she'd been targeted. Her name.