Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Baltimore, Maryland · 1994–1996
The story behind The Beast of Baltimore: The Joseph Roy Metheny Murders
Joe Metheny killed Catherine Magaziner and Kimberly Spicer in Baltimore, concealing their remains on the grounds of the pallet business where he worked. The investigation exposed violence against women living in vulnerable circumstances. His sensational claims about additional crimes attracted headlines, but those claims should not be confused with the murders established in court.
Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.
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York Daily Record · 1996-12-19 · Page 33
An Associated Press report on the investigation of Joe Metheny describes a body found near pallets at his workplace and the statements police were investigating.
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Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released June 26, 2023. About 66 minutes.
Listen to the episodePsychopedia: True Crime & Criminal Psychology
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released June 11, 2025. About 65 minutes.
Listen to the episodeRedHanded
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released January 5, 2023. About 33 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Casual Criminalist
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released February 24, 2023. About 45 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Guys
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released June 17, 2020. About 72 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMurder In America
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released March 3, 2023. About 63 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Kent
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released April 12, 2021. About 116 minutes.
Listen to the episodePatos
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released March 13, 2026. About 47 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crimecast
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released March 30, 2021. About 34 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLady, You’re Scaring Us
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released July 23, 2024. About 27 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMama Mystery with Kelly Evans
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released October 31, 2022. About 31 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killing : A Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released April 23, 2021. About 27 minutes.
Listen to the episodeV černém
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released October 20, 2025. About 24 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Misery Machine
Podcast coverage of the Joe Metheny case. Released March 8, 2021. About 43 minutes.
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New material will appear here after editorial review.Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.
The original 74-page appellate opinion concerning Catherine Magaziner’s murder. The court affirmed the convictions, vacated the death sentence, and remanded for a new sentencing proceeding.
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WBAL-TV · August 7, 2017
Joe Metheny died in prison in August 2017.
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The Casual Criminalist
"Sloppy Joe" Metheny: The BBQ Burger Butcher
Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Joe Metheny case. Length: 41:39.
Watch on YouTubeWJZ
Convicted Serial Killed Joe Metheny Found Dead In Prison
Video from WJZ covering the Joe Metheny case. Length: 0:21.
Watch on YouTubeFacebook · Creator community
Murder In America — Facebook group
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “EP. 101 MARYLAND - The Cannibal Serial Killer of Baltimore: Joe Metheny.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
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Murder In America — Facebook page
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “EP. 101 MARYLAND - The Cannibal Serial Killer of Baltimore: Joe Metheny.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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