Michael and Suzan Carson: San Francisco Witch Killers

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)

References

• Associated Press. 1983. "Couple complains their trial didn't get enough publicity." The Californian, April 28: 29.
• Brewster, Rod. 1983. "Carsons claim their killings were 'will of God'." Petaluma Argus-Courier, May 4: 1.
• —. 1983. "Carson's preliminary hearing on murder stats." Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 4: 2.
• Daily Beast. 2020. "Daughter of serial 'witch kiler': if he goes free, 'someone else will be dead'." Daily Beast, May 27.
• —. 2015. "Witch-killers' family: Keep them in Jail." Daily Beast, December 3.
• Manes, George. 1983. "Probe of suspects widens." Press Democrat, January 30: 1.
• Napa Valley Register. 1983. "Chase probe continues." Napa Valley Register, January 18: 2.
• Navarro, Mireya. 1984. "'Good witch' to the rescue." San Francisco Examiner, May 30: 11.
• —. 1984. "Remorseless 'witch-killers' get 25 to life." San Francisco Examiner, July 2: 15.
• Reynolds, Richard D. 1988. Cry for War: The Story of Suzan and Michael Carson. San Francisco, CA: Squibob Press.
• Saludes, Bony. 1985. "Carson says trial unfair." Press Democrat, June 19: 2.
• San Francisco Examiner. 1984. "Carson comptent for trial." San Francisco Examiner, January 9: 14.
• Sharpe, Ivan. 1983. "Couple boasts to police of killing 3 'witches in holy war'." San Francisco Examiner, April 28: 24.
• United Press International. 1984. "Guilty verdict in 'witch' murder." Petaluma Argus-Courier, June 5: 2.