Robert Sorrells: “From the Big Screen to the Big House” | MURDERISH Ep. 127

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami and her bestie, Jessi, recap the Max docuseries “Chimp Crazy.” This documentary shines a spotlight on people who are obsessed with chimpanzees, and one woman’s extreme actions to hide her favorite chimp from PETA. Tonia Haddix kidnaps her beloved chimp, Tonka, after receiving a court order to turn him over to PETA, the world’s largest animal rights organization. Best friends since childhood, Jami and Jessi walk listeners through this WILD documentary with all the hot takes and humor this crazy story deserves.  Follow Jami @JamiOnAir on Instagram & TikTok 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 to share their thoughts and theories on the documentaries we’re binge-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 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 season seven of Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime, Jami’s taking listeners along as I investigate Todd and Julie Chrisley, a beloved husband and wife who worked together to create an elaborate and extravagant facade to cover up their scheming ways. She, billed as a former beauty queen, and he a savvy self-made real estate mogul, the Chrisley’s built an empire together all while raising a blended family. From real estate and design, to food and fashion, the Chrisley’s created company after company while treating themselves to mansions, luxury cars, expensive jewelry and lavish vacations. They even became celebrities along the way, starring in the long-running reality TV show Chrisley Knows Best. The show led many viewers to believe the Chrisley’s were just a quirky, boisterous Southern family living a picture-perfect millionaire lifestyle. A tight-knit, devout Christian family who could do no wrong, but things aren’t always what they seem. Listeners will be surprised by what we uncovered during our deep dive into these scheming reality stars. There are secrets to reveal and, as it turns out, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree … Subscribe to or follow Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss the launch of season 7. The first episode drops on Friday, May 16th 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four decades on the faded Polaroid picture still defies belief. Frozen forever within the white square frame, nine youths on their hands and knees stacked atop one another to create a playful pyramid. Their expressions range from slight amusement to outright glee. It was the Eighties in Chicago, Illinois when the Polaroid image was snapped. It appears as if it could’ve been taken at a birthday party, family reunion or holiday celebration. Only it wasn’t. It was taken minutes after a cold-blooded murder.  Moments before, within the same walls, 40-year-old Nancy Knuckles was strangled to death by her 17-year-old daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend, while a houseful of their friends were present. When the rest of the group, including Nancy’s other daughter and son, discovered the scene, they didn’t alert authorities. Instead, they cracked beers, turned on music and went about their day.  Over 40 years later, the case remains one of Chicagoland’s most hotly debated. The central question: who was Nancy Knuckles and did her own actions contribute to her brutal death? Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors MasterClass: Visit MasterClass.com/MURDERISH for at least 15% off any annual membership. ZBiotics: Visit ZBiotics.com/MURDERISH and use MURDERISH at checkout for 15% any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. 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. 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

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