Ivy League Murders

Ivy League Murders

Sarah Alcorn & Laura Rodrigues McDonald

Episodes 133
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.6 (359)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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51%
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Join Laura and Sarah as they discuss the most haunting cases to spin out of some of America's most elite corners.

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Recent Episodes

S5E4 Columbia's Carolyn Warmus: Life Imitating Art

Jan 30, 2026 38m

In a life imitating art case, did obsessive love play a part in the murder of Betty Jean Solomon? And did the movie Fatal Attraction seal the legal fate of Carolyn Warmus? ★ Support this podcast…

S5E3 Walshe Trial Recap

Dec 18, 2025 11m

What a week it's been! Sarah Monday Night quarterbacks the Walshe trial.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S5E2 From the Archives: the Curious Case of Charlie Tan

Nov 19, 2025 36m

Charlie Tan is incarcerated until 2038.  The prosecution and the defense have very different stories about the murder of Charlie's father, James Tan.  What are your thoughts?  ★ Support this…

S5E1 The Real Walking Dead - Bonus Halloween Episode

Oct 31, 2025 16m Bonus

This week we go to the Caribbean and follow in the footsteps of ivy leaguers who unraveled the mystery of the Zombie.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E19 Update on the Brian Walshe Case

Oct 22, 2025 19m

This week we discuss updates on the Walshe case.  The million dollar question: Will Proctor's phone data dump be the smoking gun the defense is hoping for.  And is Brian Walshe competent to stand…

S4E18 Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Case

Aug 19, 2025 49m

This week, we discuss the Jennifer Dulos in depth with author Rich Cohen.  What happens when the Ivy grows thorns?   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E17 Down to the Bone: The McStay Family Murder

Jul 18, 2025 43m

This week we discuss the mysterious case of the McStay family with author Caitlin Rother. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E16 When the Mask Slips: Brown University's Tragedy of the Brendel Family

Jun 05, 2025 37m

One man's con turns deadly for a Brown alumni family.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E15 Bonus Episode: Solving a Cold Case with Caitlin Rother

Mar 31, 2025 47m

It’s our pleasure this week to welcome back New York Times best selling author Caitlin Rother. She’s here to discuss her new book Body Parts ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E14 Run Baby Run: The Murder of UPenn's Adam Anhang

Mar 07, 2025 22m

When Adam Anhang, a successful business man was murdered on the streets of Old San Juan, people were left wondering who would hurt (let alone kill) this generous, kind, brilliant man?  ★ Support…

S4E13 Yale's Arthur Pennell: The Gilded Age Murder in Buffalo

Jan 21, 2025 23m

The year is 1903, Buffalo society is shocked by Ed Burdick's murder.  Scandalous affairs, private investigators and red herrings all lead to one question: Who killed Ed Burdick in his study with a…

S4E12 UPenn’s Anti-Hero: The Curious Case of Luigi

Dec 16, 2024 16m

Why is social media celebrating Luigi Mangione? And why did Mangione, a privileged Ivy Leaguer, murder a CEO? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E11 50 Shades of Rockefeller

Nov 14, 2024 21m

When a fun tryst turns deadly, an upstanding family is left wondering how well they knew their father. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E10 The Murder Mantra

Aug 07, 2024 22m

The 2022 execution of Dartmouth athlete Moriah Wilson was one of the most shocking murders in recent Austin history.  The hunt for her murderer would lead investigators on a manhunt to Costa Rica.  …

S4E9 Ely Murders

Jul 08, 2024 19m

Actor Ron Ely lost a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and four of its deputies, stemming from a 2019 incident in which his wife and son both died. The…

S4E8 A Devil in Helltown

May 30, 2024 37m

This week we look at the connection between Cornell's Kurt Vonnegut and Cape Cop serial killer Tony "Chop Chop" Costa.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E7 Carlos Perez-Olivo: Bitten By Greed

Apr 18, 2024 31m

Career burnout can be brutal. This Ivy leaguer's mid life crisis proved fatal. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E6 Ann and Billy Woodward: "The Ideal Couple"

Mar 19, 2024 45m

Billy Woodward, a Harvard Legacy, was shot and killed by his wife, Ann.  Was it an accident or intentional with a  subsequent cover up?  You be the judge.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E5 Capote's Poisonous Pen and the Woodward Affair

Feb 20, 2024 31m

Once again, we're thrilled to have Jane Hitchcock on to discuss the Woodward murder, Truman Capote and the swans of New York society.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

S4E4 Death at Dartmouth: Anatomy of a Folie a Deux

Jan 31, 2024 35m

In January of 2001, two Dartmouth professors, Half and Susanne Zantop were found murdered in their home in Etna, New Hampshire. A virulent violence drove two boys to kill them at random.   ★…

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How many episodes does Ivy League Murders have?

Ivy League Murders has published 133 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

Is Ivy League Murders still active?

Ivy League Murders is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 37m.

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