TRUE CRIME The unbelievable case of Teri Jendusa-Nicolai

TRUE CRIME The unbelievable case of Teri Jendusa-Nicolai

Author: redrumpodcast May 4, 2026 Duration: 33:47
In January 2004, what should have been a routine child handover turned into a calculated, near-fatal act of violence that would shock the United States and expose the terrifying realities of domestic abuse... Teri Jendusa-Nicolai, a mother of 2 from Wisconsin, had already endured years of control and violence at the hands of her ex-husband, David Larsen. But nothing could have prepared her for what was waiting that day. As she stepped inside his home to collect their children, she was ambushed... beaten repeatedly with a baseball bat in a sustained, brutal attack that left her barely conscious. What followed was not just violence, but methodical cruelty. David bound Teri with duct tape, forced her into a plastic bin, packed it with snow, and sealed her inside. Then, as temperatures plummeted well below freezing, he loaded the container into his truck and began driving across state lines. Trapped in darkness, gravely injured, and slowly freezing, Teri somehow managed to access her phone and make a desperate 911 call... but when the 911 operator didn't take the call seriously, it was only a matter of time, before things got even worse. Are you suffering from a coercive, controlling or abusive relationship? Get help today. https://www.allianceforhope.org/ You can get the book Fourth Wing here: https://amzn.to/4n5xU5I Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87S Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime You can email me: redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.com COOKIES to look! : https://www.instagram.com/thiccbakess/ SHOP MERCH: redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com Podcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952 If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace x Patreon monthly subscription- www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime A one off donation- www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans Youtube monthly membership levels- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join Thanks, Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind every headline is a human story, often lost in the sensational details of the crime itself. REDRUM true crime shifts the focus back to where it belongs, exploring the lives and legacies of those most profoundly affected. Host and writer Grace Cordell guides listeners through a nuanced examination of cases that have left indelible marks, weaving historical context with personal narrative. This isn't just about the what or the who; it's a thoughtful, respectful exploration of the lasting impact on families, communities, and the fabric of society itself. Each episode of this podcast is a standalone deep dive, committed to honoring the truth with integrity and compassion. You'll hear stories told with a clarity that prioritizes dignity over drama, offering a more complete and human understanding of events that are too often simplified. Grace's presentation grounds the narrative in reality, emphasizing that these are not just tales from the past but real events with enduring consequences. Tune in for a series that treats its difficult subject matter with the depth and solemnity it demands, making REDRUM true crime a distinct voice in the genre.
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Christine Banfield Murder Case: Full Story & Timeline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:04
In the quiet, picture perfect town of Herndon, Virginia, everything about the Banfield family looked… normal. A beautiful home. Childhood sweethearts tuned into a long marriage. A young daughter. And two parents with dem…
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Duration: 43:12
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The Wanda Beach Murders: Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:54
On a hot Australian summer’s day in January 1965, two teenage girls set out for a trip to Wanda Beach, expecting maybe some sun, some sand, and time with a few siblings. But somewhere between the shoreline and the dunes,…
The Murder of Wesley Neailey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:29
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The Student Nurse Murders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:52
In the early hours of July 14th, 1966, police were called to a quiet townhouse on Chicago’s South Side. Inside lived a group of student nurses- young women who had moved to the city to train at South Chicago Community Ho…
The Murder of Meghan Landowski [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
On the 10th of April, 2008, 16 year old Meghan Landowski arrived home from school in Portsmouth, Virginia. She called her mum to say she was back safely - just a normal afternoon for a teenager juggling school, friends,…
"YOU CAN’T FORCE ME TO LOVE YOU" The Murder Of Deborah DePinto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:24
Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.su…
The Surgeon Who Planned A Murder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:15
At 4:15am on 14 January 2021, a consultant plastic surgeon woke to the sound of shattering glass inside his Nottinghamshire home. As he walked downstairs, he was met with the smell of petrol soaking into his carpet ...an…
Girl Plotted Neighbours Murder: The Murder of Rachel Barber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:24
Fifteen-year-old Rachel Barber left for dance class in Melbourne but never came home ... When police traced her final phone calls, they led straight back to someone who had not only planned to take her… but had written a…