Almost Fiction

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  • Crimes that are so diabolical that they seem like almost fiction.
    Based on real events, Almost Fiction is a Podcast where we try to imagine what it was like when some of the worst crimes occurred. Using facts, reports, and evidence, we attempt to reconstruct what the crime scenes might have looked like as the crimes were happening. So, join us each week as we peek behind the curtain at some of the worst scenes from some of the worst crimes ever committed.

    I’m Chase Ellerman, and welcome to… Almost Fiction.
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  • Larry Keith Robison

    Larry Keith Robison
    Feb 4 2025
    What happens when reality shatters? When paranoia and delusion take hold, twisting a mind beyond recognition?
    In this harrowing episode of Almost Fiction, we uncover the chilling case of Larry Keith Robison—a man battling schizophrenia, abandoned by the system, and left to spiral into unthinkable violence. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia yet denied proper treatment, Robison’s descent into madness led to one of Texas’s most brutal mass murders.
    💡 In this episode, we explore:
    The warning signs leading up to the massacre.How repeated institutional failures allowed a ticking time bomb to go unchecked.The debate: Was he a victim of his illness, or was something more sinister at play?The justice system’s ultimate decision—execution or treatment?This is a story of mental illness, systemic neglect, and the devastating consequences of a world unprepared to handle either. Was Larry Keith Robison a man in need of help or a remorseless killer? You decide.
    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.


    Sources:
    The Lost Boy Scout. By Marego Athans For The Baltimore Sun. October 2, 1999.
    We Became the Parents of a Mass Murderer; Mother Asks Mercy. By Robert Anthony Phillips For APBNews Online.
    A Family's Shame: A Killer in the Family. By David Kohn for CBSNews.com. July 3, 2000.
    Abolish Archives. 01-21-00 - TEXAS: (impending execution) from Murderpedia.org.
    MEDIA ADVISORY: LARRY KEITH ROBISON SCHEDULED TO BE EXECUTED. Texas Attorney General. Thursday, January 20, 2000
    Tragedy compounded: Killers' parents become instant pariahs. By JoNel Aleccia for NBCNews.com. July 25, 2012.
    https://www.txexecutions.org/reports/203-Larry-Robison.htm
    Execution Report: Larry Robison. By David Carson for TXexecutions.com. August 3, 2002.


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    30 mins
  • Mark Dean Schwab and the Murder of Junny Rios Martinez

    Mark Dean Schwab and the Murder of Junny Rios Martinez
    Jan 30 2025

    In this heart-wrenching episode of Almost Fiction, we examine the harrowing case of Mark Dean Schwab and his horrifying crimes against 11-year-old Junny Rios-Martinez. What began as an act of manipulation spiraled into a tragedy that shook an entire community.
    This is a story of unimaginable loss, but also one of resilience, as Junny’s family worked tirelessly to ensure his legacy would spark change. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this case, from the psychology of the predator to the justice system’s ultimate response.



    Sources:
    Schwab v. Crosby, 451 F.3d 1308 (11th Cir. 2006)
    SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. SC07-2138.
    Supreme Court of Florida: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. SC97008.
    SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. 97,008.
    SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA. MARK DEAN SCHWAB v. STATE OF FLORIDA. Case No. SC07-1603. November 1, 2007.
    http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/schwab1109.htm
    Timeline Of The Mark Schwab Case. CFNews13.com. July 01, 2008.
    Florida executes child killer. By Ron Word for the Miami Herald. July, 2008.
    Schwab v. Crosby, 451 F.3d 1308 (11th Cir. 2006)
    Remembering Junny Rios-Martinez, who would have turned 42 this week. By John A. Torres for FloridaToday.com. April 30, 2001.



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    38 mins
  • Joachim Georg Kroll

    Joachim Georg Kroll
    Jan 21 2025
    In this chilling episode of Almost Fiction, we uncover the twisted story of Joachim Georg Kroll, infamously known as "The Cannibal of Ruhr."
    For over two decades, Kroll preyed on unsuspecting victims across West Germany, leaving a trail of horror and confusion.
    We delve into the dark psychology behind his crimes, from his unsettling methods of victim selection to his shocking motive for cannibalism, a reason as cold and practical as it is horrifying.
    Join us as we unravel how police were misled by false accusations, leading to wrongful arrests and even suicides.
    What made Kroll evade justice for so long, and how did his crimes finally come to light? This is one story where the truth is more haunting than fiction.

    Sources:
    Worlds Most Evil Serial Killers: Joachim Kroll. Season 1 Episode 16. Pluto.Tv. https://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/60b6a6b7a9f076001a55629c/season/1/episode/60b8f0924db0eb0013b71abe.

    How Cannibal Serial Killer Joachim Kroll Got Caught After Clogging His Toilet With Guts. By John Kuroski for All That’s Interesting.com. Published July 16, 2020. Updated May 30, 2024. https://allthatsinteresting.com/joachim-kroll.

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15125197/joachim-georg-kroll

    https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/hitler-youth-2

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joachim_Kroll

    https://cvltnation.com/europes-cannibal-killer-joachim-kroll/


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    40 mins

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