MURDERISH

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Netflix docuseries, “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing.” This documentary shows viewers the dark side of child influencers and what can go wrong when minors are pushed to produce content and income. Piper Rockelle’s YouTube channel, featuring her “squad,” was wildly successful and earning hundreds of thousands of dollars each month. Over time, members of the squad and their parents came to see Piper’s mother, Tiffany Smith, as problematic, exploitative and a master manipulator. Video footage in the documentary shows Tiffany exhibiting disturbing behavior toward the children, and even forcing herself onto one of the minor squad members. In 2022, 11 former squad members filed a lawsuit against Tiffany Smith and her much younger boyfriend, Hunter Hill. The plaintiffs alleged that Tiffany and Hunter sabotaged their YouTube channels, and claimed Tiffany abused them. Jami gets into all the details of this cringey and disturbing documentary, providing all of her personal hot takes along the way.  Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Serial Streamers club members “meet” in the comments on Jami’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channel and share their thoughts and opinions about the documentaries we’re watching.  Watch Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don’t miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami’s other podcast: Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, cults are stupid, Ted’s Bundy is ugly, scammers suck at life ...and binge-watching true crime documentaries IS self care! Stay safe out there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December 1989, 37-year-old Susan Simoni clocked out from her job as a medical secretary. A simple plan lay ahead: pick-up dog from the groomer and daughter from ballet. A fairly typical evening. Or so she thought. Outwardly, Susan had it all. But beneath the veneer of a perfect life, a hidden darkness lurked. Susan’s marriage of 15 years was falling apart. The previous night, Susan had finally broached the subject of divorce with her husband Brian. She’d even handed Brian a pamphlet, a guide to navigating the painful process with minimal damage to their three children—ages 14, 11, and 9. When Susan failed to pick up her daughter, Alicia, from ballet and never arrived home that night, Brian called police to report her absence. The next morning, Susan was found dead in her SUV. It didn’t take police long to identify a suspect, and his identity surprised everyone …everyone, that is, but those who knew Susan best. Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Lumen: Visit lumen.me/MURDERISH to get 15% off your Lumen. Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish to sign up for a $1/month trial period. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: Visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/murderish to explore coverage. Spot & Tango: Visit SpotandTango.com/murderish & use code MURDERISH for 50% off your first order. Wildgrain: Visit Wildgrain.com/MURDERISH to get $30 off your first box + free croissants. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: K. Brant. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger [email protected] and copy [email protected].  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On November 2, 2016, Sherri Papini left her Redding, CA home to go on a jog. When Sherri didn’t return home, the mom of two was reported missing. Sherri Papini’s case became a media frenzy and suspicion fell on her husband, Keith Papini. Law enforcement and the public began to think Keith had something to do with his wife’s disappearance. Three weeks after Sherri went missing, she turned up again reporting that her captors had set her free. Sherri was visibly injured and seemingly traumatized by what her abductors had done to her. Then, it became apparent that Sherri had made the entire, bizarre story up. The media dubbed Sherri the real life “Gone Girl” as the shocking details of her kidnapping hoax unfolded. In this episode, Jami and Melissa recap the Hulu docuseries Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini and give their own takes on the case throughout. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120 Follow host, Jami Rice, on Instagram and TikTok @JamiOnAir. Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Zbiotics: Visit Zbiotics.com/murderish and use code MURDERISH for 15% off your first order. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: Visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/murderish to explore coverage. Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish to sign up for a $1/month trial period. Gabb: Visit Gabb.com/murderish for the best deals. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger [email protected] and copy [email protected].  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Netflix documentary: “Con Mum.” Graham Hornigold, a Michelin-Starred pastry chef who resides in London, never knew his biological mother. One day, out of the blue, Graham receives an email from a woman named Dionne who claims to be his mother. The two of them arrange a meeting and quickly form a strong mother-son bond, attempting to make up for the 45 years they’ve lost. Graham is shocked to learn that his mother is extremely wealthy as, according to her, she’s the illegitimate child of the former Sultan of Brunei. Dionne tells Graham she wants to transfer her wealth to him upon her death because she only has a few months to live. Dionne has terminal cancer. From there, the sh*t show begins. Graham and his family will eventually learn that Dionne isn’t exactly who she says she is, but they’d find out only after they’ve been scammed out of a fortune by her. Graham and his wife, Heather, discover that the only thing royal about Dionne is that she’s a royal PAIN IN THE A**. Jami recaps this wild documentary with all of the hot takes you’d expect.  Sponsor: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/murderish #rulapod Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Serial Streamers club members “meet” in the comments on Jami’s Instagram, TikTok and YouTube channel and share their thoughts about the documentaries we’re watching together.  Watch Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair and subscribe so you don’t miss out on the latest documentary recaps. Check out Jami’s other podcast: Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this podcast? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami Rice. Remember, cults are stupid, Ted’s Bundy is ugly, scammers suck at life ...and binge-watching true crime documentaries IS self care! Stay safe out there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the close-knit farming community of Fillmore, California, 19-year-old Valerie Zavala spent the last hours of 2002 surrounded by friends and acquaintances celebrating New Years Eve. An hour into the new year, Valerie noticed her friend Anna was very drunk. True to her caring nature, Valerie offered to drive Anna’s car and take her home. Another partygoer asked for a ride and Valerie graciously agreed. As she left the party with her two passengers, no one could predict it would be the last time Valerie Zavala would be seen alive. Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Spot & Tango: Visit SpotandTango.com/murderish & use code MURDERISH for 50% off your first order. Laundry Sauce: Visit LaundrySauce.com and use code MURDERISH for 20% off your entire order. Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish (all lowercase) to sign up for a $1/month trial period. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: Visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/murderish to explore coverage. Missing person - Jake J. Kenyon: Anyone with information about Jake Kenyon’s whereabouts should contact the Maple Shade Police Detective Bureau at (856) 234-8300.  Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Research and writing by: Alison Schwartz. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger [email protected] and copy [email protected].  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices