Episode 101 - Joni Lynn Gunter
Russell Tillis was described by residents of Bowden Circle East in Jacksonville Florida, as “the neighbor from hell.” Since taking over his parent's already dilapidated home, Russell set to work transforming the property into a ramshackle fortress, guarded with a makeshift privacy fence lined with razor blades and hidden booby-traps throughout his yard.
In February 2016, police arrived at his property with shovels and a hand-drawn map. They were there to unearth the dismembered skeletal remains of a missing young woman.
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Music Credits:
The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Steve Hide
Special Thanks:
Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D
Featured Podcast:
Judgey & Juryish
https://www.spreaker.com/show/judgey-juryish
Sources:
https://www.thv11.com/article/life/style/trends/fla-man-arrested-for-dismembered-body-found-in-backyard-police-fear-more-victims/91-366400221
https://youtu.be/uVUe5DEXgZY?t=1486
https://youtu.be/zmOa-ofzhzo?t=202
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SsqkltGIg
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2019/06/03/russell-tillis-wants-to-get-rid-of-11th-lawyer/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2019/07/25/russell-tillis-12th-lawyer-is-on-the-case/
https://www.jacksonville.com/news/2016-12-08/house-horrors-suspect-now-charged-murder-buried-body-identified-police-fear-more
https://www.news4jax.com/news/morning-show/2019/12/13/russell-tillis-admits-killing-and-dismembering-captive-women-in-jailhouse-confession/
https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/10/20/murdered-woman-found-on-property-of-incarcerated-neighbor-from-hell/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/tillis-competent-to-stand-trial/77-1e8cd54d-00b2-489c-ab62-a78065514ca1
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/05/26/russell-tillis-ruled-competent-for-trial/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2020/11/13/former-prostitute-recounts-russell-tillis-alleged-house-horrors/6277518002/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O8lzXG_KQk&t=7660s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FUbMRqlrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pG8FJLKZ7o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5cIDg8tq24
https://youtu.be/80hbBFKWQeQ?t=26922
https://youtu.be/80hbBFKWQeQ?t=24254
https://youtu.be/MkFvy3SRJGo?t=93
https://youtu.be/yrpW-9In8QM?t=851
https://youtu.be/r6YrlXbpgFk?t=7792
https://inmatesearch.jaxsheriff.org/pgInmateDetailsPublic.aspx
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2021/02/10/death-penalty-trial-house-horrors-case-start-march-2021/6707997002/
http://www.cncpunishment.com/forums/showthread.php?11401-Death-Penalty-Trial-Set-for-Russell-David-Tillis-in-May-2015-FL-Murder-of-Joni-Lynn-Gunter/page3
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/prostitute-testifies-russell-tillis-chained-her-to-a-bed/77-3d187145-23a6-43ef-b335-f39c2dc10e62
In February 2016, police arrived at his property with shovels and a hand-drawn map. They were there to unearth the dismembered skeletal remains of a missing young woman.
How to support:
For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon
How to connect:
Website
Music Credits:
The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Steve Hide
Special Thanks:
Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D
Featured Podcast:
Judgey & Juryish
https://www.spreaker.com/show/judgey-juryish
Sources:
https://www.thv11.com/article/life/style/trends/fla-man-arrested-for-dismembered-body-found-in-backyard-police-fear-more-victims/91-366400221
https://youtu.be/uVUe5DEXgZY?t=1486
https://youtu.be/zmOa-ofzhzo?t=202
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SsqkltGIg
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2019/06/03/russell-tillis-wants-to-get-rid-of-11th-lawyer/
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2019/07/25/russell-tillis-12th-lawyer-is-on-the-case/
https://www.jacksonville.com/news/2016-12-08/house-horrors-suspect-now-charged-murder-buried-body-identified-police-fear-more
https://www.news4jax.com/news/morning-show/2019/12/13/russell-tillis-admits-killing-and-dismembering-captive-women-in-jailhouse-confession/
https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/10/20/murdered-woman-found-on-property-of-incarcerated-neighbor-from-hell/
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/tillis-competent-to-stand-trial/77-1e8cd54d-00b2-489c-ab62-a78065514ca1
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2020/05/26/russell-tillis-ruled-competent-for-trial/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2020/11/13/former-prostitute-recounts-russell-tillis-alleged-house-horrors/6277518002/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O8lzXG_KQk&t=7660s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FUbMRqlrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pG8FJLKZ7o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5cIDg8tq24
https://youtu.be/80hbBFKWQeQ?t=26922
https://youtu.be/80hbBFKWQeQ?t=24254
https://youtu.be/MkFvy3SRJGo?t=93
https://youtu.be/yrpW-9In8QM?t=851
https://youtu.be/r6YrlXbpgFk?t=7792
https://inmatesearch.jaxsheriff.org/pgInmateDetailsPublic.aspx
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2021/02/10/death-penalty-trial-house-horrors-case-start-march-2021/6707997002/
http://www.cncpunishment.com/forums/showthread.php?11401-Death-Penalty-Trial-Set-for-Russell-David-Tillis-in-May-2015-FL-Murder-of-Joni-Lynn-Gunter/page3
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/prostitute-testifies-russell-tillis-chained-her-to-a-bed/77-3d187145-23a6-43ef-b335-f39c2dc10e62
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