The Book of the Dead
Hosted by Courtney Liso, The Book of the Dead is a true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of lesser-known crimes. Each episode presents a deep dive into a case from around the world, dissecting the details to tell the whole story of who each victim was, in addition to what happened to them. Formerly hosted by a mother-daughter team, the podcast has evolved with one host, taking the care necessary to ensure each victim is honored as they should be. Join Courtney every Wednesday at 12am EST for a new chapter in The Book of the Dead.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 134
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Chapter 97: NYPD Unplugged-Stories of A Former Detective w/ Vic Ferrari
In today's chapter of The Book of the Dead, we sit down with retired NYPD detective and author Vic Ferrari to uncover the fascinating world of law enforcement in New York City. With over 20 years of …
00:43:45 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Chapter 96: Searching for Justice- The Murder of Kristina Hickey and The Abernathy Exoneration
In this gripping chapter of The Book of the Dead, we dive deep into one of the most haunting true crime cases: the murder of Kristina Hickey. Join us as we explore the chilling details of the crime t…
00:37:47 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Chapter 95: What Happened at Peachtree Landing?-The Heather Elvis Mystery
In today's chapter, I delve into the mysterious disappearance of Heather Elvis, a 20-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who went missing on December 18, 2013. Her abandoned car was fou…
00:47:44 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Chapter 94: Failed by the System: The Death of Crystal McCrory Jones
On February 9th, 2023, Crystal Jones was found dead in her home from a gunshot wound to the head. Despite a minimal investigation, authorities ruled her death a suicide—leaving her family devastated …
00:46:21 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Chapter 93: A New York Mystery-The Murder of Bani Yelverton
In today's chapter, we dive into the murder of a woman that history seems to have forgotten. Not anymore. In December of 1969, Bani Yelverton, a young Black woman with a promising future in modeling,…
00:18:31 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Chapter 92: An Exorcism in Enfield-The Death of Kennedy Ife
Today, we delve into the dark world of exorcisms and the tragic case of Kennedy Ife, a 26-year-old man from Enfield, London, whose shocking death in 2016 raised unsettling questions about faith, ment…
00:30:03 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Chapter 91: Murder on Campus-The Virginia Olson Cold Case w/ Brian and Cameron Santana
On April 15, 1973, the body of 19-year-old Virginia Olson was found on the campus of the University of North Carolina-Ashville. She had been brutally murdered on a campus that considered itself to be…
01:18:34 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Chapter 90: Frenemies to Fatalities-The Murders of Missy Avila & Skylar Neese feat. Beyond the Rainbow Podcast
Together with C.J., host of Beyond the Rainbow: True Crimes of the LGBTQ, we dive into two heart-wrenching cases where friendships turned deadly. The murders of Missy Avila and Skylar Neese are the u…
00:48:33 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Chapter 89: The Last Word-Johnny Frank Garrett's Execution Revisited
To end 2024, we revisit the execution of Johnny Frank Garrett and go over the proof that shows he was innocent of the murder he was charged with committing. From FBI reports to an alleged confession …
00:24:30 |
Sun 29 Dec 2024
Chapter 88: The Devils in Pavilion 5-The Lainz Angels of Death
In this chilling episode, we dive deep into one of the most horrifying and mysterious murder sprees in modern history – the Lainz Angels of Death. Operating under the radar for years, a group of nurs…
00:32:47 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Chapter 87: Murder in the Mine-The Murders of Breezy Otteson and Riley Powell
Teenagers Riley Powell and Breezy Otteson were wildly in love and looking forward to building a future together. After childhoods filled with various hardships and heartache, they finally found love …
00:19:56 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Novela 7-Hell Hath No Fury-The Betty Broderick Story w/ Love and Murder Podcast
In today's episode, we bring you a guest episode from Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide. Ky brings you the infamous Betty Broderick case, a story of love, betrayal, and murder. Betty, a once-de…
00:53:21 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Chapter 86: Execution of an Innocent Man-The Murders of Narnie Bryson and Sister Tadea Benz
"I’d like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me. And the rest of the world can kiss my ass.”
After the murder nun in Amarillo, Texas, police are convinced they found their killer. Joh…
After the murder nun in Amarillo, Texas, police are convinced they found their killer. Joh…
00:57:45 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Chapter 85: The 30 Year Wait-The Murder of Carmen Van Huss
Carmen Van Huss, at 19, had her whole life ahead of her. After visiting her grandmother in the hospital, Carmen headed to her apartment to prepare for work in the morning, when she met up with a man …
00:24:31 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Novela 7- The Murder of Sakia Gunn w/ Beyond the Rainbow
In May of 1987, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn was on her way home in Newark, New Jersey after a night with friends in Greenwich Village. Sakia and her friend were approached by two older men, and when they …
00:25:01 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
Chapter 84: Missing in Mexico-The Disappearance of Juana Ramirez
From The Book of The Dead archive, we present the case of Juana Bernal Ramirez. On October 1, 1995, 3-year-old Juana Ramirez went to Chapultepec Park with her family for a day of fun, however, the Ra…
00:21:07 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Chapter 83: A Romeo & Juliet Scenario-The Murder of Joanne Witt
Joanne Witt knew better than anyone that parenting wasn't always the easiest job in the world, but when her 14-year-old daughter, Tylar, started hanging around with a much older teen named Steven Col…
00:29:45 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
Chapter 82: She Wanted to be Friends-The Murder of Suzanne Capper
In Moston, Manchester, England, 16 year old Suzanne Capper just wanted to make some friends. She was having a hard time coping with school and would regularly skip class when she would meet a boy nam…
00:32:29 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
Novela 6-The Lady of the Lake-The Murder of Hallie Illingworth w/ Creepy Confidential
Out on Lake Crescent in July of 1940, fishermen come across the body of a woman wrapped in blankets floating on the surface. The body was a startling sight to behold as a strange chemical process had…
00:23:21 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Chapter 81: Death in the Family-The Barron Family Murders
When Irene Paget met John Barron, she thought she would have the life she had always wanted: to be a wife and mother. However, Jack Barron was not who Irene thought he was. He was overbearing, obsess…
00:41:25 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
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