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A true crime podcast that will make you think, laugh, and speculate to your heart's content. Trigger warning: mature and disturbing content are involved in each episode. There is also lots of explicit language.

Valerie Kramer & Jasmin Lopez


    • Mar 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 108 EPISODES


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    The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 8:08


    This is a bittersweet ending. We are forever greatful for your support!

    Episode 102 (S12E4): Sarai Sierra

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 19:28


    Sarai was taking the trip of a lifetime - visiting Turkey to photograph the amazing buildings and culture. But her trip was cut a day short and she wouldn't be able to return home to New York. To view some of Sarai's photography, click the link below. memyself_sarai Stock Photos ~ Twenty20

    Episode 101 (S12E3): Desiree Gibbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 13:40


    Desiree "Desi" Gibbon was on her way to becoming a successful documentary maker, following her dreams. But someone took that dream away from her - and justice still hasn't been served. To donate to help obtain a private investigator to look into Desiree's murder, click the link below: Fundraiser by Andrea Gibbon : Justice for Désirée Gibbon - Murdered (gofundme.com)

    Episode 100 (S12E2): Lucie Blackman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 84:23


    Lucie took a huge leap of faith moving with her best friend, Louise, to Tokyo, Japan from the UK. They got jobs and after several weeks and finally feeling comfortable - someone preyed on Lucie, taking her away from the life that she worked so hard to build. 

    Episode 99 (S12E1): Maria Jose Coni and Marina Menegazzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 33:11


    Maria and Marina dreamed of traveling through South America, and in 2016, that dream was becoming a reality... until someone took that away from them. To add insult to injury, fingers were pointed in the wrong direction.  Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape

    UPDATE: Brendan Santo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 6:48


    This episode is an update on Brendan Santo. Please sign the petition below to help increase the safety efforts around MSU campus and Red Cedar River.  Petition · Make MSU's Red Cedar River Areas Safe · Change.org

    Breana Noojin Nix

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 35:22


    This episode is going between our two seasons and was requested by Breana Noojin Nix's sister. Breana was a nurse for 12 years before she died in a very peculiar way - in a way that seems completely incomprehensible for a nurse, especially.  Trigger warnings: we will be discussing suicide, drug use Petition · Make Breana Nix's Autopsy Report Public · Change.org Justice for Breana Noojin Nix | Facebook

    Episode 98 (S11E8): Grace Millane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 33:17


    In this Jas-tastic episode, we hear about a young woman who was traveling abroad, enjoying her life. Whilst there, she began talking to a man on tinder who convinced her to meet up before leading her to her death.  Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape

    Episode 97 (S11E7): The Bedsit Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 26:33


    It took many years for the perpetrator of the Bedsit Murders to be identified. But upon searching his house, police discovered a lot more than they were expecting... and it's equally as horrifying as the other murders. Trigger warnings: several kinds of sexual assault/abuse/rape.

    Episode 96 (S11E6): Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 38:21


    In 2021, two women in London were brutally murdered. Though the murders have no ties, CCTV footage helped identify both of the killers. Trigger Warnings: sexual assault/rape To view the interview between Wayne Couzens and police: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/moment-wayne-couzens-kidnapped-sarah-21718494 To see the compilation of CCTV footage of Sarah Everard: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/wayne-couzens-given-whole-life-21708302)

    Episode 95 (S11E5): Patricia McDermott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 23:13


    Patricia McDermott's murder was captured on CCTV footage, and police were able to use their resources to track down her killer. But when they get this man into custody, the extent of his crimes are more than anyone was expecting. 

    Episode 94 (S11E4): Gretchen Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 25:35


    Gretchen and David had the perfect marriage when they first got married. Gretchen even referred to David as a "bonus dad" to her daughter that she shared with her ex-husband. But when things took a turn, Covid made the circumstances even worse.  Trigger warnings: discussion of domestic violence

    Episode 93 (S11E3): James Bulger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 60:53


    James was almost three years old, walking around the mall with his mother. But while they're at the butcher shop- he gets led by the hand out of the mall and to his torture and death. Trigger warnings: child abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, discussion of suicide, drug and alcohol use

    Episode 92 (S11E2): Carlesha Freeland-Gaither

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 25:43


    Carlesha was getting off the bus to head home when someone stopped her in her tracks, kidnapping her. The event was caught on CCTV footage... but with the low quality of the images, how are police going to track down the perpetrator?  Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape, domestic violence

    Episode 91 (S11E1): Engla Höglund

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 27:24


    Engla is ready for her independence and taking her bike for a ride home seems like the perfect small step. But when Engla doesn't make it home, a search ensues, and her killer gets caught in a very unexpected way.  Trigger warnings for this episode: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape

    Episode 90 (S10E8): Josette Wright and Robin Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 40:17


    Two people were wrongfully convicted of the murder of Josette Wright - but is the person who is actually responsible for her murder also responsible for the disappearance of Robin Murphy that, on the surface, has nothing in common with Josette - but has some weird links?  Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, discussion of suicide, drug use

    Missing: Brendan Santo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 6:05


    With tips, please call: 844-996-7873 or email tips@police.msu.edu. Tips can be submitted anonymously.  Fundraiser for Wendy Santo by Melissa Corsi : Bring Brendan Santo Home (gofundme.com) Bring Brendan Santo Home (facebook.com)

    Episode 89 (S10E7): Natascha Kampusch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 58:12


    As a ten year old girl, Natascha couldn't wait to be out of her family's home... but she wasn't prepared to have the next 3,096 days of her life taken from her.  Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, physical assault/abuse, discussion of disordered eating, discussion of suicide. 

    Episode 88 (S10E6): The Victims of John Jamelske

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 50:00


    John Jamelske kept everything - bottles, receipts, newspapers... and eventually, he began keeping victims in his dungeon, also. When he eventually gets caught, his attitude about his crimes is atrocious.  Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape. 

    Episode 87 (S10E5): Sherri Papini

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 36:58


    Sherri Papini survived a 22 day long abduction... so why are there questions about it if this actually occurred? Does her past make this case controversial?  Trigger warnings: discussion of self harm

    Episode 86 (S10E4): Kara Robinson, Kristin & Kati Lisk, and Sofia Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 38:17


    In this extraordinary case, we discuss the survival tale of Kara Robinson that led to uncovering and stopping the monster that murdered Kati and Kristin Lisk and Sofia Silva.  Trigger warnings: Discussion of suicide, child sexual assault/rape. 

    Episode 85 (S10E3): Nurin Jazlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 20:33


    When missing Nurin Jazlin's body was located, she was completely unrecognizable from the torture she endured. But the injustice that continues after her death is completely baffling.  Trigger warnings: Child sexual assault/rape

    Episode 84 (S10E2): Tiffany Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 16:39


    It was the first day of summer and 9-year-old Tiffany was excited to fill up her bike tires and enjoy the good weather. But when she didn't make it home that day, her family searches for answers to no avail.  Trigger Warnings: Discussion of drug use

    Episode 83 (S10E1): Paige Renkoski

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 29:52


    Paige was last seen alive by strangers on the side of the highway where her car was pulled over. But the condition of Paige's car leaves everyone questioning why she pulled over in the first place. And are the people she was seen talking to responsible for her abduction?  Fundraiser by Michele Renkoski-Hollis : Paige Renkoski Missing 5.24.90 (gofundme.com) Paige Renkoski 5.24.90 Never Give Up | Facebook

    Episode 82 (S9E10): Jaleayah Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 108:52


    A night out with friends ended in a terrible tragedy for Jaleayah Davis. The police stated that the incident was alcohol related - but when analyzing the inconsistencies in her friend's stories and her cell phone pings, it seems that some major questions were completely ignored by investigators. What really happened to Jaleayah?  Justice for Jaleayah | Facebook

    Episode 81 (S9E9): Christian Andreacchio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 97:40


    Christian was a 21 year old man with a bright future in front of him. His family was in shock when they heard that he completed suicide. But the problem is... none of the evidence actually points to suicide. In this episode, we dissect police statements, a 911 call, logistics of the crime scene, and much more. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of suicide and drug use. To visit our website, go to Crafts Drafts and Crime - A True Crime Podcast To sign the Change petition, click the link below. Petition · Demand DOJ investigate corruption involved in Christian Andreacchio's murder investigation · Change.org

    Episode 80 (S9E8): Amanda Wienckowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 32:01


    Amanda had a few bad habits that she was starting to shake, so her family was surprised when her death was ruled as an accidental overdose. But all of the evidence points to homicide.  Trigger warnings: drug use, discussion of suicide, sexual assault/rape To sign the petition, click the link below: petition: JUSTICE FOR AMANDA WIENCKOWSKI (thepetitionsite.com)

    Episode 79 (S9E7): Cory Barron

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 29:49


    Cory was attending a concert at Progressive Field... so how did he go missing in such a crowded place? When his body is found days later, even more questions arise about how he got there to begin with.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: Alcohol use, brief talk of suicide

    Episode 78 (S9E6): Shukri Yayhe-Abdi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 47:38


    12-year-old Shukri was a bright girl with a second chance as a refugee in England with her family. When Shukri meets a tragic fate in the presence of two girls who allegedly bullied her, police are quick to call it an accident. But does racism and negligence prevent a full investigation into her death?  TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussion of bullying To sign the petition, click the link below: Petition · Justice for Shukri Abdi · Change.org To read the full inquest, click the link below: Zamzam_Ture_Final_report_for_publication_0.pdf (policeconduct.gov.uk)

    Episode 77 (S9E5): Autumn Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 26:33


    Autumn's life was turned upside down when her youngest son was taken to the hospital. She swore she would do anything to maintain custody of her two children - so when Autumn was found deceased in a lake, police had to question whether or not this could be a potential suicide or if something more sinister took place. TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of suicide and child abuse are present in this episode. 

    Episode 76 (S9E4): Joni O'Shaughnessy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 67:57


    Tybee Island, Georgia is such a small town that Dr. Owen O'Shaughnessy owns the only medical practice on the island. Him and his wife, Joni, have very different personalities, leading to frequent fights. When Owen wakes up in his office one morning, he claims that him and Joni have had the worst fight ever. But could things have been so bad that Joni chose to end her own life? Or did he have something to do with it?  TRIGGER WARNINGS: talk of suicide, drug and alcohol use, domestic violence

    Episode 75 (S9E3): Pravin Varughese

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 98:29


    Pravin's death resulted in more questions than answers - why was an incident not reported by police? What actually happened between Pravin and Gaege, the last person to see him alive? And, most importantly - is it possible to blame someone for what happened?  Trigger warnings: There is discussion of alcohol and drug use in this episode. 

    Episode 74 (S9E2): Paulette Gebara Farah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 32:51


    Paulette was born prematurely, leading to some developmental disabilities. Thankfully, her parents had the help of two live-in nannies to take care of Paulette and her older sister and give her the attention she needed. That is... until Paulette goes missing from her bed. 

    Episode 73 (S9E1): Annie Borjesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 58:02


    Annie Borjesson was a Swedish woman living in Scotland, and she was ready to take a trip home to visit friends and family - but she didn't board a plane. Instead, Annie was seen leaving the airport. When Annie is found washed up on the beach the next morning, police rule it a suicide. After investigating the multiple aspects of her death, it seems incredibly improbable that Annie completed suicide. TRIGGER WARNING: There is a lot of discussion of suicide in this episode.  To listen to music by Annie: www.annierockstar.com

    Episode 72: Listener Stories - 1st edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 91:15


    Our first edition of dope ass Listener Stories! Enjoy some interesting tales and lots of laughs with us.  TRIGGER WARNING: There is discussion of drug use in this episode.

    Episode 71 (S8E10): The Wilmington 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 61:24


    The Wilmington 10 were falsely convicted and jailed. Here's their story. DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we discuss racist roots of the town in which the episode takes place. We are not, by any means, calling anybody bad, evil, racist, or anything of the sort in that discussion. If you do not wish to hear the discussion portion of the roots of Wilmington, please stop listening when we state the episode is over. We don't intend to offend anyone by our discussion but understand that this is a sensitive topic.

    Episode 70 (S8E9): Ebonee Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 53:13


    Ebonee's peculiar behavior leading up to her disappearance led to lots of questions; Five years later, she still hasn't been found. What happened to Ebonee? Speculate with us in this Jaz-tastic episode. Facebook page for Find Ebonee Spears: https://www.facebook.com/find.ebonee.spears/

    Episode 69 (S8E8): Michelle Theer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 34:33


    This episode has it all: Adultery! Murder! Sex! Fantastic Floridian Plastic Surgery! 

    Episode 68 (S8E7): Missing Women of North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 49:19


    In this episode, we discuss four frustrating missing person cases: Jamie Fraley, Priti Ashley Porter, Shonda Stansbury, and Timeka Pridgen. 

    Episode 67 (S8E6): The Durham Family Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 26:34


    Ginny Durham's husband Troy received a strange phone call late at night in the winter from his mother-in-law, leading them to do their own wellness check. What they found brought them more tragedy and questions than they could have ever expected. 

    Episode 66 (S8E5): Be-Lo Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 21:05


    In this seemingly completely random crime, a perpetrator attacks workers in the Be-Lo grocery store after hours. 

    Episode 65 (S8E4): Debbie Wolfe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 30:29


    When Debbie didn't show up to work, her family was concerned. An anonymous male coworker was concerned, too, per his message on her answering machine. Police, on the other hand, had zero concern and did everything possible to botch the investigation.  Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault

    Episode 64 (S8E3): Brittany Locklear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 28:10


    5 year old Brittany Locklear was an independent and intelligent girl with big dreams ahead of her... until all of it was ripped away while she waited for the school bus.  Trigger warnings for the episode: Child/sexual abuse

    Episode 63 (S8E2): Mariah Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 24:06


    3-year-old Mariah went missing after her parents put her to bed at 8pm, the last time they saw her. Or after 1130pm, the last time her mother actually saw her. Or 12am, the last time that her mother's boyfriend actually saw her. Confused? Us too.  Trigger warnings for the episode: child abuse/molestation, drug use

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    Episode 62 (S8E1): Jaye Potter Mintz/ Alicia Deans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 34:30


    There are several announcements in the beginning of this episode, make sure you tune in! This episode discusses two women from Leland, NC who were ruthlessly murdered; one of the cases is still cold and the other has been solved. Trigger warnings for this episode: sexual assault.  For pictures of Jaye Potter Mintz's house, check out http://www.drmauricegodwin.com/jayepottermintz.html

    Episode 61 (S7E9): Death Angels Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 60:11


    In this second part of the Death Angels cult, the perpetrators take even bigger risks to murder their victims, so how come they aren't getting caught? 

    Episode 60 (S7E8): Death Angels Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 64:14


    Becoming a member of the subgroup of the Black Muslims, the "Death Angels", requires killing white men, women, and/or children. In this first part, we learn of the first string of horrific murders and attempted murders to join this cult committed by a few specific men. 

    Episode 59 (S7E7): The True Russian Orthodox Church

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 21:36


    In this shorty episode, we go to Russia and discuss living in a cave for seven months and the potential end of the world in 2008.  Additionally, we announce the upcoming dates for our exclusive next episodes.

    Episode 58 (SS7E6): Rajneesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 39:14


    It's a sex cult, it's a meditation group, and it's a bio-terrorist attack. It's Rajneesh's cult. 

    Episode 57 (S7E5): Gloriavale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 56:43


    Join us on a trip back to New Zealand to the beautiful, serene area of Lake Haupiri to learn about a very religious cult with not-so-beautiful allegations. If you’re interested in the Ted talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/lilia_tarawa_i_grew_up_in_a_cult_it_was_heaven_and_hell?language=en

    Episode 56 (S7E4): Thugs of India

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 35:11


    From the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, the practice of thuggee was used to please the goddess Kali. Nowadays, Thugs are still using this practice and it's just as brutal and gruesome. 

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