The Generation Why Podcast: Unsolved Murders | Mysteries | Conspiracy Theories | True Crime

David Koresh. The siege of a Branch Davidian compound in 1993 from Feb. 28th to April 19th left four federal agents dead and claimed the lives of almost 80 Branch Davidians. Their controversial leader, David Koresh, had been under suspicion following the interception of a package intended for his group. It was believed that he was in possession of illegal weapons. Was the federal government justified in its actions? Was David Koresh simply a fanatic with a death wish? Justin and Aaron explore the tragedy of the Waco siege.

Dan Zupansky. The host of True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers In True Crime History and the Authors That Have Written About Them joins us on the podcast to talk about his book, Trophy Kill. A gruesome murder, a stolen necklace, and a killer who turned himself in to the police. An open and shut case? Not in Canada. Listen in as Dan describes the particulars of this strange and grisly case and how his correspondence with the killer became the key to bringing him to justice.

Kirstin Lobato. In 2001, a young woman in Nevada defends herself against a sexual predator. Six weeks later another sexual predator is savagely murdered. When the authorities later question her, she mistakenly believes they are inquiring about the attempted sexual assault. By the time she discovers their real intentions it is too late. Is Kirstin a victim or a cold-blooded killer? Join us as we attempt to make sense of this senseless case.  

The Roswell UFO Incident. In 1947, a strange, unidentified object crashed on a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. The earliest reports hint at a captured flying disc, while later, unofficial reports suggest an alien craft had crashed containing alien lifeforms. Was the United States government attempting to cover the story up? Or was a case of misidentification and growing interest in UFO's creating false memories and rumors?

Darlie Routier. In 1996, two young boys were murdered in their own home. Their father & infant sibling were left unharmed. The mother, despite apparent injuries to herself, was not considered a victim for long before she became the primary suspect in the case. Did a mother kill two of her own children? Or are the authorities guilty of rush to judgment?

Moon Landing Hoax. Did we land on the moon on July 20, 1969 as the history books say we did? Or was it an elaborate hoax perpetrated on the American people and the Soviet government?

Free Ryan Ferguson part 2. We continue our interview with Bill Ferguson who has spent the last decade fighting for his son’s freedom. He firmly believes that once the facts of the case are truly understood that this case will be seen for what it truly is. A wrongful conviction. This is part two and the conclusion of our interview. http://freeryanferguson.com/ https://twitter.com/FreeRyanFerguso

Free Ryan Ferguson. We interview Bill Ferguson who has spent the last decade fighting for his son's freedom. He firmly believes that once the facts of the case are truly understood that this case will be seen for what it truly is. A wrongful conviction. This is part one of our interview. http://freeryanferguson.com/

Current Events. Justin & Aaron explain the new contest to the listeners, discuss podcast updates, & talk about current events off the cuff.

O.J. Simpson. In 1994, the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ronald Goldman birthed a media frenzy. O.J. Simpson soon became suspect #1 as people across the United States watched the chase of the white Bronco on TV by the police. A dead ex-wife. A former NFL-star on the run. A cut and dried case? If so, how did O.J. win an acquittal? Justin & Aaron go through the evidence and try to understand how this case developed and why the jury cast the verdict that it did.

Pro MMA fighter James Krause joins us to discuss his gym, Grindhouse MMA, his rise to the UFC, and the importance of the mental game in both sports and life. https://www.facebook.com/GrindHouseKC https://www.facebook.com/thejameskrause Twitter: @TheJamesKrause

Disclosure. Justin and Aaron discuss the recent history of disclosure involving Bradley Manning & Edward Snowden. Were they leaking classified information to spite their country? Or were they compelled for a nobler reason? Join us as we dig into this controversial subject.

Casey Anthony. Justin and Aaron discuss the case of a woman who was put on trial for the death of her 2 year-old daughter, Caylee. The media was obsessed with her, the public seemed to want her convicted, and defenders claimed she was a victim herself. Will we be sympathetic to Casey Anthony's plight? Or will we feel as though justice wasn't served? Episode 30 reveals all.

Frankenfood. Was Percy Schmeiser unfairly prosecuted? Are people dying of organ failure? Are women becoming sterile? Have more than 270,000 Indian farmers committed suicide because of GMO seed? Is cancer on the rise because of frankenfoods? We dissect Monsanto and the push back from organic activists.

The Lipstick Killer. William Heirens was the longest serving inmate in U.S. history. He confessed to murdering two women and a little girl. To understand how a teenage thief could become known as the notorious Lipstick Killer, one must first go back to the Chicago of the 1940's. A time when the press could print whatever it wished and the police could use just about any means necessary to get a suspect to bend to their will.