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Ivy League Murders

Sarah Alcorn & Laura Rodrigues McDonald

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

Episode list

117

  • June 5, 2025

    37 min

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

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

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  • March 31, 2025

    47 min

    Bonus Episode: Solving a Cold Case with Caitlin Rother

    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 ★

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  • March 7, 2025

    22 min

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

    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 m...

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  • January 21, 2025

    23 min

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

    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 h...

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  • December 16, 2024

    16 min

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

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

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  • November 14, 2024

    21 min

    50 Shades of Rockefeller

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

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