EP 140 - THE BRIGHTON AX MURDER ON 1982!

In this week's episode we are going to cover the true story behind the Netflix movie Things Heard & Seen. The story used is of an ax murder that happened in Brighton, New York in 1982. It was a 40 year old cold case that as of recent has been solved or has it? The premise of this murder is that a man named Jim returned home from work on February 19th of 1982 and what he found was his wife Cathy laying lifeless in their bed with an ax in her head. As the investigation ensued it became clear that this case would be unlike any other. With all that said it’s time for us to get into this week's episode. Enjoy!

Brighton, NY on a map

Jim and Cathy Krauseneck on their wedding day

Sarah and Kim Krauseneck

One of the Axes used in the murder

PICTURES FROM THE SCENE OF THE CRIME

Ed Laraby the other potential suspect in this murder

Jim Krauseneck on trial for the murder of his then wife Cathy

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

1. Panneerchelvam, S., & Norazmi, M.N. (2003). Forensic DNA Profiling and Database - PMC. NCBI. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3561883/

2. WHAM. (2019, March 9). James Krauseneck, convicted 1982 Brighton ax murderer, dies in prison. 13wham. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://13wham.com/amp/news/local/james-krauseneck-convicted-1982-brighton-ax-murderer-dies-in-prison

3. Hotts, M. (2023, May 7). Convicted Brighton ax murderer James Krauseneck dies in prison, indictment to be dismissed. Macomb Daily. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.macombdaily.com/2023/05/07/convicted-brighton-ax-murderer-james-krauseneck-dies-in-prison/amp/

4. Craig, G. (2023, January 19). 1982 ax murder in Brighton NY: What to know about the crime, people and trial. Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2023/01/19/1982-ax-murder-of-rochester-ny-mom-cathy-krauseneck-what-to-know-james-krauseneck/69808772007/

5. Moriarty, E., & MONROE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. (2023, September 9). Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death. CBS News. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/james-krauseneck-cathy-krauseneck-ax-murder-convicted-48-hours/

6. Colangelo, B. (2023, August 27). The Terrifying True Story Behind Netflix's Things Heard & Seen. Slash Film. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.slashfilm.com/1369520/netflix-things-heard-and-seen-terrifying-true-story/

For the Video:

1. Netflix & Youtube. (2021, April 1). Things Heard & Seen starring Amanda Seyfried | Official Trailer | Netflix. YouTube. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCAaonjgDEA

2. 48 Hours. (2023, September 15). The Brighton Ax Murder | Full Episode. YouTube. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VEc9hZ9EfY

For the Image:

1. Craig, G. (2023, January 19). 1982 ax murder in Brighton NY: What to know about the crime, people and trial. Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2023/01/19/1982-ax-murder-of-rochester-ny-mom-cathy-krauseneck-what-to-know-james-krauseneck/69808772007/

2. Moriarty, E., & MONROE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. (2023, September 9). Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death. CBS News. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/james-krauseneck-cathy-krauseneck-ax-murder-convicted-48-hours/

3. IMDb & Netflix. (n.d.). Things Heard & Seen (2021). IMDb. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10962368/

4. World Map. (n.d.). Where is Brighton, New York. World Map. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://www.mapsofworld.com/location-maps/usa/brighton-ny.html

5. CBS News. (2023, February 24). The Brighton ax murder: A timeline of the 40-year-old cold case. Sandhills Express. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://sandhillsexpress.com/cbs_national/the-brighton-ax-murder-a-timeline-of-the-40yearold-cold-case-cbsid0eb0bdf1/

6. Baker, K. (2022, September 27). Man Found Guilty of 1982 Ax Murder of His Wife After the Case Went Unsolved for Nearly 40 Years. People. Retrieved October 28, 2023, from https://people.com/crime/man-found-guilty-of-1982-ax-murder-of-his-wife-case-went-unsolved-for-nearly-40-years/