Case 38
The Pikuls
Case 38
The Pikuls
New York is the best-known city in the United States, and the most populated, with over 8 and a half million residents within 305 square miles.
New York is a hub for business, fashion, technology, entertainment, art and is commonly recognized as the “city that never sleeps.” Diane Whitmore always dreamed of making it big in New York. When she met Wall Street securities analyst Joseph Pikul, she thought she was on the way to the perfect life she had always dreamed. But her marriage to Joseph Pikul wasn’t perfect. Far from it…
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Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and co-written by Victoria Dieffenbacher
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
BOOKS:
“Marrying the Hangman” – by Sheila Weller
ARTICLES:
Wife Killer Dies While He Waits For Prison Term – New York Times
A Phone Call Ends Custody For a Father – New York Times
Wife Killer Died from AIDS – Schenectady Gazette
Joseph Pikul, Wall Street Analyst, A Bitter Divorce, and The Murder of Diane Pikul – Soapboxie
For better or worse… – Daily News
Joseph Pikul – Weekly World News
OTHER:
Deadly Masquerade: A true story of high-living, depravity, and murder – Kirkus Reviews
O’Guin v. Estate of Pikul – Leagle
Joseph Pikul – Forejustice
New York is the best-known city in the United States, and the most populated, with over 8 and a half million residents within 305 square miles.
New York is a hub for business, fashion, technology, entertainment, art and is commonly recognized as the “city that never sleeps.” Diane Whitmore always dreamed of making it big in New York. When she met Wall Street securities analyst Joseph Pikul, she thought she was on the way to the perfect life she had always dreamed. But her marriage to Joseph Pikul wasn’t perfect. Far from it.
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and co-written by Victoria Dieffenbacher
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
BOOKS:
“Marrying the Hangman” – by Sheila Weller
ARTICLES:
Wife Killer Dies While He Waits For Prison Term – New York Times
A Phone Call Ends Custody For a Father – New York Times
Wife Killer Died from AIDS – Schenectady Gazette
Joseph Pikul, Wall Street Analyst, A Bitter Divorce, and The Murder of Diane Pikul – Soapboxie
For better or worse… – Daily News
Joseph Pikul – Weekly World News
OTHER:
Deadly Masquerade: A true story of high-living, depravity, and murder – Kirkus Reviews
O’Guin v. Estate of Pikul – Leagle
Joseph Pikul – Forejustice
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