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Carol Costello Presents: The God HookThe Ohio Craigslist Killings Author: Evergreen Podcasts
In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killingsand in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murdersand the victims whove never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the case's prosecutor, a county sheriff, and many closely involved sources, Carol examines previously unknown details of Beasleys alleged crimes, and how he used the God Hook to lure his victims and bend them to his will. In Season One of this podcast, Blind Rage, journalist Carol Costello revisits the first big assignment she covered as a 22-year-old, novice reporter: Phyllis Cottles brutal attack. Psychologists call them Triumphant Survivors, but Phyllis Cottle was more than a survivor, she used this crime to better herself and the world around her. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://carolcostellopresents.supportingcast.fm/ Language: en Genres: True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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PREVIEW | Defending Richard Beasley
Episode 18
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
A preview of Carol and Emily's full interview with Richard Beasley's public defender, Rhonda Kotnik. She shares her previous interactions with Beasley, who served as a jailhouse minister and a constant courthouse presence, and shares her perspective on his complex personality, particularly his manipulation of religion to build rapport and exert influence. To hear the full episode, please subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Supporting Cast. EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer - Chris Aiola Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman Production Director - Brigid Coyne Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder GUEST Rhonda Kotnik - Summit County Public Defender Additional info at (www.carolcostellopresents.com). Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes. Subscribe to The God Hook’s YouTube channel for videos, photos, and additional conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://carolcostellopresents.supportingcast.fm/
