Unraveling the Enigma of the Mainline Murders: The Beginning of a Gruesome Saga
The Mainline Murders was a series of brutal killings that occurred in an upscale Philadelphia suburb during the late 1970s. The victims, all young women from wealthy families, were found strangled and mutilated in their own homes. The killer left behind no fingerprints or other forensic evidence, leading investigators to suspect that he was highly organized and meticulous in covering his tracks.
The case remains unsolved to this day, with the killer’s identity still a mystery. The community was left in fear and confusion, as the murders seemed to have no clear motive or pattern. As the investigation into the Mainline Murders continues, detectives are left to piece together the twisted puzzle left behind by a cunning and ruthless killer.
@scottambruson9117
Hahahahaha "Dead Poets Society Asshat!" Stephanie, you kill me!
@tna_handyandy5173
This Bill Bradfield guy… pretty sure that his life wasn't fulfilling but dam did he has a fun life, like, what's going to happen today?!
@dawngrimes7361
I guess I'll keep making this comment and hopefully you'll see it lol
Thank you for a very detailed case, I'm able to pic it and understand it more, some details I try hard to block understandably
@AnnahBroad
Anyone have know where to find the full letters?
@mahshidkeramatnejad9627
It feels like yesterday that I accidentally discovered Stephanie's video on the Gannon Stauch case on instagram, followed by her videos on other cases. I was absolutely hooked not only to the true crime genre and the intrigue, but also Stephanie's absolute mastery of storytelling while giving real context and respect and grace to the people in these cases, which is so often overlooked for the sake of (for lack of a better word: entertainment) Now, two years later, I'm back to watch this series AGAIN because she is just THAT good. Keep doing what you do best Stephanie, you're an amazing storyteller and a master at what you do 🤌👍
@benjamintriplett3
Bill sounds like a sociopathic Narcissist!
@nightwithout-stars1951
So Bill hated American lit but loved Pound? Did no one point out that Pound was an American poet? Bill reminds me of those elitist jerks I went to graduate school with. I’d cuss him out.
@dusdincobain1191
Ridgway.! That’s where I live. Never heard of this lady so sad
@saritacruz3020
I also listen to crime in the day and ASMR at night lol
@danid7543
Aghh! You are such a perfect colour palette in this one! I am dying of envy over this perfect shade of lush red hair with your skin tone…plus the lipstick, glasses and the greatest greenish blue t-shirt hue. Get out of here already!
I had to 'rewind' multiple times because I forgot to pay attention to the story….which of course was also excellent, as usual.
Love your thoroughly detailed and engaging content & delivery. It helps balance out the soul-crushing reality of all the heinous people & crimes in the world. Please keep the boss bus going!
@jequirity1
Was it not a red flag to anyone that this guy was obsessed with a freaking Nazi? Like a literal, dyed in the wool Nazi?
@douglaz74
The scary part is that there are so many more Bills out there. Yes there are even females that are like Bill. These people are ready to prey on insecure people . This case serves as reminder that not all that is gold shines
@maryroberta8094
I need a scorecard just to keep track of Bill's women. Don't know how he kept them straight probably called them all sweetheart so he didn't get the names mixed up.
@maryroberta8094
I don't buy that they thought he was Nicholas. I think the family had suspicions that his brother did it. If you look at the age progression it's not even close to the imposter. Nicholas kind of had to raise himself with his Mom working all night and sleeping all day. I wonder if Nicholas ever confided in his friends how he got the bruises. It's sad how this whole case was handled.
@Rainbowofthefallen
Just commenting for the algorithm 🧡
@michaelafaulkner2171
My dad had Susan as a teacher as well as the principal. My dad was telling me how she was as a teacher and how creepy his principal was. So crazy my dad was in school during all
Of this
@BoiledPrawn
Crazy all of this happwned less than 40 minutes from where i grew up/currently live
@Pris.Cilla__
"Because of some pretentious, wanna-be Dead Poets Society ass hat!" 💀💀💀 Steph I died when you said that.
@marisachambers6192
Stephanie, I'm rewatching this series again after reading Echoes in the Dark, the book was surprisingly humorous despite the dark subject. I really enjoy your deep dives and how you cover cases.
@sallyh.6362
8 years 3 poems and 13 women… 😂. This is a good story
@bethwhite3936
I just wonder where the children are 😢. They were truly the innocents in all this. My heart also goes out to the dad,Ken. Sadly I hear he has passed
@valenechavez8448
I am currently watching Echos in the darkness as I watch this lol you do such a great job explaining. My dad is in such disbelief with all the wackos in the story!
@ErilinRoth-ou2wc
My dads brother went to school while this guy was the principal
@cathyhackenberger6391
I absolutely love your glass! What are the frames?
@janetmiller2980
I’m sorry to see Ken Reinert passed away at a fairly early age. The stresses of a divorce due to an unfaithful wife & disappearance (most likely murders) of his first two children probably wore him down. IIRC he has a son & stepdaughter.
@janetmiller2980
I suppose I should wait until Part 2 to see if this question is covered, but I’ll ask it here. It’s been ages since I read Echoes in the Darkness.
Was Sue Myers ever considered a suspect, if nothing else assisting, in the murder of Susan Reinert & the disappearance of Karen & Michael? She had previously assaulted & threatened their mother.
If Bill Bradfield wanted to collect from Susan Reinert’s revised will, he may have thought her two children might feel less threatened by a woman (even one who hated their mother) than by, say, an over “6’0’ man & a whacko elderly man. Just a thought.
@janetmiller2980
Three lost their lives because one chose to devote herself to a manipulative creep. Sad
@dogmomma4life845
I can't believe these women wasted their time even speaking or writing to this prick. Walk away ladies!! The classic phrase 'he's not worth it' couldn't be more appropriate.
@malu8518
I love the way you tell cases, it looks like i’m hearing a unbelievable gossip hahah
@a3dan134
Your hair is so gorgeous oml
@BG-ig6fd
Bradfield was a grandiose narcissist. Beware, any person who is that charismatic. Stay away with a 10-foot pole. They will never change. Too bad that in the 60’s and 70’s, people didn’t know as much about psychology. This story is a classic one regarding narcissists.
@kabong99
I lived in sacramento and rome ny
@user-hn1us7wv8v
I have started to Listen Stephanie with idea to learn English language especially during the sleeping time when brain soak. With her calming, positive tone of the voice and rich vocabulary, on the interesting topics I can say it's both pleasure and learning.
Hopefully you understood me. Cheers
@marrrst
I'm relatively new to the channel here but have been BINGING all that I can. Not only is the level of thoroughness that Stephanie covers unmatched but I've found that I can pick a three or four parter and have it on all throughout my work day. So I get to listen all about one case right at my desk and bring it along with my day. Outstanding work and always love the victims first approach.
@pr0cessa
I had to stop this ~20 minutes in, to detour down an Ezra pound wiki-hole, a subject I hadn't visited since high school, cool stuff
@kimcentofanti2694
My favorite part of your stories is "In order to understand what happened at the end..we have to go back to the beginning" It's so true
@melissaadams6245
Perfect. A murderer sponsors a true crime storyteller. Ppl forget that brandy killed before
@imgetinlucky
Are you sure your not describing a soap opera? Oh my gosh. How did any of these people not think they were being thrown for a loop?
@midnightfenrir
I hope if my daughter falls for a dude like this my son will promptly do what brothers should do to guys like this.
@sharonm.t.2492
Oh my GAWD. Susan, Sue, (Fran, Muriel,) Joanna, Shelly… Vince, Chris and a new one in Part 2.