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Episode 207 - Basement of Horrors - The Shocking Crimes Of Linda Weston

Episode 207 - Basement of Horrors - The Shocking Crimes Of Linda Weston

The Minds of Madness
41 min
17 Mar 24
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Join us as we take a terrifying look into the Philadelphia Basement of Horrors. You’ll hear the twisted story of a family harboring terrible secrets for more than a decade, and about the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, even when it seems all hope is certainly lost.  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 Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. 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ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: Murder Shelf Book Club - murdershelfbookclub.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf SOURCES: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/linda-ann-weston-kidnapping https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ringleaders-niece-tortured-cops-shocked-shes-alive/1914889/ https://www.justice.gov/opa/file/768726/download  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/woman-who-held-disabled-adults-captive-subhuman-conditions-sentenced-life-plus-80-years www.nytimes.com /2011/10/19/us/four-mentally-disabled-people-found-held-in-basement.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20111021_Transcripts_tell_of_savage_sister.html  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-linda-weston-tamara-breeden/58775/  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/basement-of-horrors-co-conspirator-sentencing/213781/  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/basement-of-horrors-co-conspirator-sentenced-in-philadelphia/215717/  https://people.com/crime/philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-victim-speaks/ https://people.com/crime/philadelphia-woman-pleads-guilty-to-holding-mentally-disabled-people-captive/ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150910_Life_deal_for_woman_who_enslaved_disabled_adults_in_Tacony_basement.html https://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/23/justice/pennsylvania-captives-suspect/  https://6abc.com/archive/9011686/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-captives-philadelphia/suspect-in-basement-torture-case-diagnosed-as-schizophrenic-idUKTRE79K6SY20111021/ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20111021_Siblings_had_alleged_incest__abuse__but_court_gave_kids_back_to_Weston.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ringleaders-niece-tortured-cops-shocked-shes-alive/1914889/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44941497  https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20151106_Victims_of_Linda_Ann_Weston_finally_have_a_voice.html Where the Hell is Little L? 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