Are You Kid-ing Me!? | Daniel Bartlam and Mary Bell

Written By Brandon Dziedzic

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Episode 20

Leave the murdering to the adults, kids! God, these murderous children have no manners! Today is part two of kids who kill so BUCKLE UP. This episode will have you looking sideways at that creepy kid whose always making disturbing comments. Turns out, you actually can’t always chalk it up to a wild imagination.

Brandon is taking us to England where an argument about sneakers apparently turned south and ended with a mother slain by her own child. Jacqueline Bartlam, mother to Daniel and Dominic, was described as a sweet woman. People even described Daniel and Jacqueline as being close!

So why would her own child turn against her? Surely it wasn’t just because of a pair of shoes. Well, certain disturbing incidents (…pooping and peeing in super inappropriate places…), definitely pointed towards mental illness. But you’ll have to tune into the episode to find out what the verdict in Daniel’s case was!

Then, Kevin is introducing us to an iconic (demonic?) little girl named Mary Bell. Mary Bell and her creepy, gross friend Norma might bring the shining twins to mind. Mary Bell was taking her childhood trauma and inflicting it tenfold on the younger kids in the schoolyard. Four-year-old Martin Brown was found with an empty bottle of pills next to his body. Originally, his death was assumed to be an accident. Weird oversight considering Mary Bell actually strangled him!

We’re diving into nature vs. nurture, The Mary Bell Orders (think witness protection…for convicts), and a b!tch named Sarah. It’s a wild ride that’s sure to keep you up at night! Just what you twisted weirdos ordered! XOXO - love you!

If you enjoyed this episode, share the show with your friends. We want to have a kiki and we can’t do that if you keep your joy to yourself! And while you’re at it, leave us a rating and review. We’ll make out with you virtually as a thank you. And lastly, if you have a little Homotown murder you want to share with us, send it over to murder@homocidepodcast.com.

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Brandon Dziedzic
It was at an early age that Brandon Dziedzic, a graphic designer based in Denver, CO, was introduced to the wonderful world of design. Regardless of being a nuisance to his mother, it was their frequent weekend trips to local antique shops that intrigued Brandon. Every paper, piece of fabric, and piece of furniture had to be touched. He couldn't get enough of the different textures and designs that spread across the store floors. His desire and addiction to tactile objects quickly became his passion. It was this curiosity that shaped Brandon's decision to pursue his career. Choosing to attend a selective Graphic Communications program at his local technical high school, Brandon began to submerge himself in every aspect the program had to offer. Package design, ad design, photo manipulation, and printing on print presses helped shape his decision to major in Graphic Design and become a unique Graphic Designer. After searching numerous colleges Brandon finally decided to continue his education at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL. Not only did the beautiful weather and beaches entice him the Graphic and Interactive Communications department Ringling offered was one of the best he had seen. Throughout his four years he learned the complete circle of design, layout, typography, structure, and balance which quickly granted him many opportunities during his undergraduate years. After graduation and the excitement of living in the sunshine state had dwindled, Brandon decided to take a chance and move to New York City, the city of opportunity. With $300 in his pocket, all of his possessions packed in to an oversized 16’ moving truck, Brandon made his way to the big apple. After a grueling job search that seemed to last forever, yet lasted only a few months, Brandon quickly landed a Junior Design position for an educational software company called Wireless Generation. Here, his already abundant knowledge base of print design, book layout, typography, and branding design grew to include app design and user interface. It was from this experience Brandon began to develop a client base and pursue design opportunities all over New York City and beyond. Brandon currently holds a Graphic Designer position with The Integer Group in Denver, CO. In his free time Brandon loves searching for new design ideas, exploring the great city of New York, crafting, traveling, volunteering, spending time with his husband Kevin and cat Kay, and as always, searching for new freelance opportunities to enhance his designer mind. If you may have any graphic design related inquiries, please feel free to contact Brandon at bdziedzic09@gmail.com.
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