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Indian actor Salman Khan became a Bollywood darling in the 1990’s. His career was on a steady climb until 2002— when Khan ran over 5 people and crashed his Toyota Land Cruiser into a bakery— killing one. This insane story has an even crazier ending. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Pl…

25 year old Moriah Wilson was the winningest woman in the American off-road cycling scene. She had energy, drive and charisma. And on May 11, 2022, she had 3 bullets shot into her. That's this week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wedn…

Okay. I’m not even going to sugarcoat it. This is a sad episode. A life cut way too short. Selfishly and mercilessly. Judith Barsi was a prolific child actress who was the voice of many of our childhoods (The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven). She was failed by her family, Hollywood and the world. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Yep,…

American Television Commercials do everything they can to separate you from your money. But what happens when corporate advertisers kill the very people they use to sell you on their products? Come on down and find out today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowl…

Matthew Perry is dead at age 54 after a long history of substance abuse. He was found unresponsive in his hot tub after an apparent drowning due to cardiac arrest. More details to come on his exact cause of death. Perry had a career filled with hits (a little show called FRIENDS...hello!!!), misses (best we forget THE WHOLE TEN YARDS) and everythin…

What’s doin’, deados? It’s that time of year again: Pats Football and Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Stah-bucks. Oh and it’s Halloween! Welcome to Spooktacular numbah 3! In past episodes, we toldja about The Plainfield Ghoul, The Halloween Killer and The Milwaukee Cannibal. But now it’s time to put Wisconsin in the rearview, because we’re bookin’ it to Be…

As you watch a great Horror Movie, your heart begins to beat faster. There’s a fluttering in the pit of your stomach. Your throat is dry. Your palms are damp. Suddenly a chill runs down your spine. You clutch the person next to you. You tell yourself: it’s only a movie. But in some cases, it’s not just a movie. On this spooky episode, we discuss th…

Actor Brad Renfro (The Client, Bully) came from a Knoxville, Tennessee Trailer Park to become one of the most sought-after talents in Hollywood. Known for his tough gritty demeanor and solid screen presence, Brad was at the top of his game until his addictions slowly chipped at a once-promising movie career and eventually killed him at the age of 2…

In 2022, Richard Allen was arrested for the murders of Abby Williams and Liberty German. Many people were ready to close the case and move on. They had to have gotten the right guy, right? That was the attitude many people had until a bombshell court document dropped in September of 2023 that pins the murders on multiple residents who belong to a m…

In 2021, the DIE Podcast and the world was never the same. Welcome to the 100th Episode Celebration! Join hosts Kyle, Mark and Alejandro as they look back and ask themselves, "Well, how did we get here?" Get ready for lots of fun clips, stories and even a few surprises. That's happening right here, right now on Death in Entertainment! Support the s…

By the time Actress Reebecca Gayheart was 28 years old, she had a successful movie career-- a big time Hollywood director boyfriend-- and a bright future ahead of her. That was until one day she got behind the wheel of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and caused an accident that would end the life of a young boy and put her in court. This week on Death in Ent…

It's been a tough week for Ashton Kutcher. On Thursday 9/7/23, his best friend Danny Masterson was sentence to 30 years to life in prison for sex crimes. The next day, character letters written to the judge asking for leniency when sentencing Masterson were made public. The most prominent supporters were none other than Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kuni…

Was it all just a dream? On the Eleventh of September, 2001, a date that will live in infamy, New York City was attacked…and the world would never be the same. Nor would the entertainment industry. You see, when those towers came down they also knocked over a domino that shook up Hollywood like a giant etch-a-sketch. Join us for a pop culture-infus…

A young ingenue, a fast-rising actor, and a heinous serial killer. All 3 intersected on the night of February 21, 2001. Ashley Ellerin was on cloud nine as she was getting ready to attend a post-Grammys party with That 70s Show star Ashton Kutcher. But her dream date soon turned into a nightmare thanks to the Hollywood Ripper. This is a tale so twi…

Trevor Moore was known as a hilarious sketch comedian, TV Host, and all-around great guy. His off-the-wall humor and great screen presence made him a standout in his comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. During the insanity of the COVID 19 quarantine, Trevor mysteriously fell to his death at his home in Los Angeles. To this day, no one is certain…

Owen Hart was born into wrestling royalty. Fighting his way out of the shadow cast by his older brother— Bret the hitman Hart— Owen became one of the most respected and hated international wrestlers of the 90’s..until it all came crashing down. That’s today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, …

Barbara Colby was a talented television, film and Broadway actress. Her infectious personality and hard work spawned relationships with the likes of Mary Tyler Moore, Cloris Leachman and Jack Klugman. All signs pointed to her becoming a superstar until she was tragically murdered in Los Angeles, California at the age of 36. That’s today on Death in…

Howdy folks, golly do we have a doozy for you today. It’s the story of Jim Varney. He was one heck of a versatile performer. The man could go from Shakespeare to Slapstick like green grass through a goose. In the 80 and 90s, his Commercials, TV Shows and Movies were everywhere! His signature character Ernest P. Worrell captured the hearts of millio…

Comedy writer and humorist Doug Kenney completely changed the American comedic landscape. After co-founding Harvard and National Lampoon-- he brought a specific dark and twisted satire that gave comedy, and brought himself to, a dangerous edge. Today on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mu…

Once upon a time in a faraway land, where it’s flat and immense, and the heat is intense, a man named Walt Disney built a theme park. It’s a magical place where millions of people gather to hang out with Mickey Mouse and wait in long lines while gobbling down overpriced funnel cakes. They say it’s the happiest place on earth. Or is it? There’s a my…

Singers like Amy Winehouse don't come around very often. She was an old soul with a new sound. A unique blend of Jazz and RnB with a bite. Her songs resonated with millions of fans, telling deeply personal tales of love and heartbreak. Amy exploded onto the world's stage in the mid-2000s, becoming the music industry's "It Girl." But it was over alm…

Storm Chasers was a popular show about, well, take a wild guess. Thrusting audiences into the eye of the storm, dozens of scientists, cameramen, producers and medical personnel, risked their lives over five seasons to bring us footage unable to be captured anywhere else. That was until the biggest tornado ever recorded took the lives of three team …

Delphi, Indiana, a small, woodsy town north of Indianapolis, became the site of two of the most notorious murders of recent memory. Originally dubbed the Snapchat Murders, local teens Abby Williams and Liberty German caught their killer on video just before being lured to their deaths. So why did it take 5 years to figure out who was responsible? I…

Charles Harrelson— father of famous actor Woody Harrelson— was arrested for 3 separate murders. But was he set up by the very CIA he claims to have worked for? Find out this week on Death in Entertainment Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linkt…

Welcome to another special edition of the DIEPOD. Today we’re picking up right where we left off and returning to the darkest corners of Hollywood lore. So get ready for another helping of outlandish Urban Legends. Was Singer Avril Lavigne replaced by a doppelganger named Melissa? Does the ghost of a little boy appear in the movie Three Men and a B…

Welcome to a special edition of Death in Entertainment! The rumor mill is buzzing about this week’s episode. A friend of a friend of a friend says the subject is Urban Legends. And I’m happy to report that the whispers are absolutely true. Today we’ll be sharing and debunking the most outlandish stories that have circulated through Hollywood for de…

Fasten your seatbelts because Menendez Mania continues! After months of living large, the brothers were finally arrested in 1990 and charged with the murder of their parents. To quote the tagline for the TV movie: "Was it fear that made them kill or was it simply greed?" The trial began in 1993 and became a media sensation when it was broadcast liv…

What do The Cheesecake Factory, the movie Batman and a couple of shotguns have in common? All three of them are important details in this week's episode! It was a crime that sent shock waves through Beverly Hills. On August 20, 1989, Jose Menendez, a wealthy movie mogul, and his wife Kitty were murdered in their million-dollar mansion. The killers?…

Ray Combs came to Hollywood full of energy-- ready to take on the comedy world hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Johnny Carson. Within a few years he would get an agent, became host of a hit game show, and was found dead at the age of 40. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Plo…

NFL great Steve McNair had it all until July 4th, 2009 when he was found murdered next to a seemingly unconnected woman. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment…

Welcome to the final chapter of the Freddie Mercury saga! Throughout the 1970s, as Queen became the biggest band in the world, Mr. Mercury was having a good time and he didn’t want to stop at all. Then came the 1980s and a terrifying epidemic that would bring the party to a dead halt. Although under enormous pressure, Freddie wasn’t ready to bite t…

When you think of true Rock Royalty, there’s one name that comes to mind: Freddie Mercury - the man, the myth, the mustache. As the flamboyant frontman of Queen, he was a shooting star leaping through the sky, defying the laws of gravity and having a ball. But tragically, he would burn out far too soon. In this special 2 part episode, we’ll be expl…

On October 13, 2021-- the town of Greer, South Carolina, was rocked by a horrific murder that opened a series of investigations darker than anyone could ever imagine. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr…

Michael Hutchense was the leader of pop-rock phenomenon INXS. After a tragic head injury, life would never be the same until his untimely demise on November 22, 1997. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr…

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Anna Nicole Smith was one of the most photographed and talked about figures in the entertainment business. She captivated the media with her striking good looks, wild antics and enormous, uh, personality. But it all came to a crashing end in February 2007, when Smith was found dead of a prescription drug overdose. He…

On May 4th, 2001, Actor Robert Blake's second wife Bonny Lee Bakley was shot dead in Studio City, California, outside Vitello's, his favorite Italian restaurant. She had a long trail of broken hearts and stolen credit cards. Could it have been a jilted former lover? Or was Robert involved? In this episode, we attempt to solve one of Hollywood's big…

80's TV star Dana Plato had career ups and downs before her untimely death-- one day after a fateful interview with Howard Stern. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment…

The Golden Bridge is one of the most internationally recognized landmarks of all time, spanning over a mile and a half lengthwise and 746 feet high. It's as majestic as it is gigantic, making a very popular site for tourists the world over. On a darker note, the bridge is also a magnet for suicide jumpers. In 2004, a filmmaker shot 10,000 hours of …

On August 16, 2022, the body of 24 year old German woman, Sharahban K, was discovered in the back seat of her abandoned Mercedes. But was it really her? This is the story of the Instagram Doppelganger Killer. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://l…

Corey Haim was one of the biggest stars of the 1980s. As the years went on Corey became consumed with drug abuse and dwindling opportunities. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment…

Few actors are as fun to watch as Philip Seymour Hoffman. He could play anything and go anywhere: Comedy - Drama - Arthouse - Blockbuster. A true actor's actor with rare mass appeal. Over the course of his career, he gave us an amazing array of unforgettable characters. From the vulnerable to the charismatic to the downright disturbed. Unfortunatel…

BRIAN CHRISTOPHER LAWLER was born into wrestling royalty. Yet moved up the ranks without using his father— Jerry “The King” Lawler’s last name. He was on cloud 9 until he would be found dead in a Memphis jail cell. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowl…

William Desmond Taylor moved to America to become a famous Hollywood director-- which he accomplished shortly before being found murdered in his Los Angeles apartment on February 2nd, 1922. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every We…

After the untimely passing of Elvis Presley, his estate was thrown into disarray. Investigations into his prescription drug abuse would go on for years and threaten to tarnish his legacy. There were many questions: Was Dr. Nick an enabler? Did the Colonel work him to death? Did he really mix mashed potatoes with sauerkraut? Elvis's only daughter, L…

People who were around in 1977 will always remember what they were doing when they first heard the terrible news that Elvis Presley, King of Rock and Roll, was dead at age 42. So what caused him to leave the building so darn early? Despite selling millions of records and having millions of fans, privately, Elvis was a tortured man. In the months th…

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers was the original 90's spinoff of Japan's hit show Super Sentai. Within it's first year the Power Rangers became a cultural phenomenon. But after numerous injuries, murders and unexplained deaths related to the cast-- fans have been left wondering: is there a Power Rangers Curse? This week on Death in Entertainment. Sup…

Young actor Johnny Lewis was hot off his role on Sons of Anarchy and relationship with pop superstar Katy Perry. However, in just a few years he would be found dead in a driveway with his skull cracked open. This week on Death in Entertainment. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New…

Happy New Year! It's time to wrap up 2022 with the guys at Death in Entertianment! In the 2nd and final "In Memoriam" episode, they go through an incredible list of legendary sports figures, musicians and comedians who left us this year. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episod…

Join the guys at Death in Entertainment as they recap the actors, directors, producers and other notable celebrities who passed away in 2022. Support the show Death in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Mark Mulkerron and Alejandro Dowling New episodes every Wednesday! https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment…

What do you get when you mix a megalomaniacal record producer, a blonde bombshell and a smoking gun? Today’s episode of Death in Entertainment! Just in time for the holidays! Phil Spector is responsible for some the greatest pop songs of the 1960s. He also created one of the most popular Christmas Albums of all time. But that didn't stop him from g…