Crime and Cryptids: A True Crime and Paranormal Podcast

YOU GUYS. OUR NEW PODCAST CRIMES, CRYPTIDS, AND CONTROVERSIES IS OFFICIALY LIVE!!!You can catch us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and pretty much anywhere that you listen to podcasts!Follow the Instagram @cx3_podcast if you want to suggest new content ideas, follow along as we post updates and episode teasers, or just pop in and say hi!We're building up our website at www.cx3podcast.com which also includes a blog “companion” for each episode that you can comment on and share your thoughts about. Support the show

I mean, the “episode” makes this description  pretty self explanatory. Follow the Instagram @cx3_podcast if you want to suggest new content ideas, follow along as we post updates and episode teasers, or just pop in and say hi! We're building up our website at www.cx3podcast.com that also includes a blog “companion” for each episode that you guys can comment on and share your thoughts about each episode. WE'RE SO EXCITED AND CAN NOT WAIT TO GET BACK TO UPLOADING NEW CONTENT. Support the show

Hey guys!In case you were confused TaTa For Now. BUT, follow us on Instagram @cx3_podcast because Jen and Shay are creating something WAY more in-depth, exciting, and chaotic than this ‘ol thing. Seriously, feel free to slide into the DM's with requests for future episodes on our new venture!!From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for joining us. This new endeavor is going to be incredible though, so hunker down, this is going to be fucking exciting. Support the show

In 1992, the Michigan parole board received a monumental wake-up call in the form of serial killer Leslie Allen Williams. He was a habitual offender who was still offered parole despite his title. Unfortunately, he went on to rape and murder after his parole and forced Michigan to reassess its criminal justice system. This one is particularly upsetting as most of it could have been avoided had he stayed in prison, so hunker down this is going to get corrupt.Support the show

Hey guys! This is technically a re-upload for those of you who have been here from the start. There were a few technical hiccups this week, but we'll be back next week with a fresh new episode! Stay spooky!We're driving down old abandoned roads with the black eyed kids and their irresponsible sudo parents (the MIB). Are they aliens? Are they Vampires?? Who knows. Beam me up, it's gonna get intergalactic.Find us anywhere:https://linktr.ee/crimeandcryptidsSupport the show

This is a potentially very triggering episode for some who deal with suicide, PTSD, domestic abuse, and alleged sexual assault. Please take care of your mental health and skip this week if need be. Call 800-273-8255 If You're Struggling With Mental HealthOn Thursday,  October 17th, 2006 at around 8:30 pm, the police were called to the Omni hotel in New Orleans, LA. It was reported that a man had jumped from the 7th floor to his death. This was only the start of a gruesome story that dated back to Hurricane Katrina when Zach Bowen and Addie Hall first met.Support the show

This story starts all the way back in the early 1700s. A young woman named Deborah Smith emigrated from England to America to search for a better life and marry a man known as “Daniel Leeds”. Within a few years, Deborah would be giving birth to her cursed 13th child: The Jersey DevilThis week is a venture into the only official demon recognized in The United States. So what made him so popular?Hunker down, this is gonna get hellacious.Music Credits:Depth Of Focus by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comDead Spawn by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

This is a quick recap of the senseless massacre that took the lives of 21 children and adults during the 30th school shooting since the start of 2022 and the hands of Salvador Ramos. As more details unfold, we will keep you guys updated in future episodes, and as more victims are made publicly known, we intend to take time to honor them in future episodes in the same way that we were able to do with the few who were known in this episode. Support the show

I'm sure by now we've all heard of John Wayne Gacy and his abhorrently high death toll. But did you know that there was another American serial killer who, for whatever reason, is far less prolific?Enter Dean Corll.He brutally abducted, raped, and tortured at least 28 boys ranging from 13 to 20.   Hunker down, this is gonna get graphic.Support the show

In June of 2020, the bodies of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were dug up in the backyard of Chad Daybell, Lori's new husband. It would take long for the pieces to fall into place and shift suspicion onto the couple, and in this episode, we are diving deep into the two suspicious deaths that preceded the murder of both children.Hunker down, this is gonna get tedious.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify​​Join in the conversation over at DiscordEp 39 Lori Vallow-Daybell and The Murder of "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan Part 2Support the show

On June 9th, 2020, the remains of two children were found in a backyard in Idaho belonging to Chad Daybell.  But who put them there? Investigators are finally tying up the loose ends to this case as we speak, and justice is being served. In part one of the Lori Vallow deep dive, we're going back in time to see what lead us to the murder of two siblings and how the Mormon faith was potentially woven in.   Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show

For forty years a monster that terrorized the coast of California throughout the 70s and 80s ran free. That was until April 24, 2018, when the East Area Rapist was finally unmasked as a real-life demon named Joseph James DeAngelo. This is a deep dive into the life, crimes, and terror that surrounded the Golden State Killer.  Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

One September morning in 1988, a sophomore in college went for a 36-mile bike ride, unaware that this would be her last.Over 30 years later the FBI is still trying to catch the person responsible for ruining countless lives when they took Tara Calico.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

On November 2nd, 2016 Sherri Papini left her home around 11 AM to train for a charity run. By the time her husband came home at 5 PM, Sherri was nowhere to be found. Three weeks later, on Thanksgiving morning, Sherri was found 150 miles away on Interstate 17. She was beaten, bruised, burned, and 87 lbs. She was so shaken that she couldn't open up to cops, and for years the story wasn't very clear as to what happened to Sherri.But on March 5th, 2022, her abduction story would somehow warp into a much more twisted story.Hunker down, this is gonna get fraudulent.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify​​Join in the conversation over at Discordhttps://people.com/crime/the-piece-of-evidence-that-broke-open-the-sherri-papini-case/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/30/sherri-papini-kidnapping-case-californiahttps://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-super-mom-sherri-papini-told-police-daughter/story?id=46477176https://web.archive.org/web/20090211081144/http://www.mywedding.com/papini/stories.html https://otakukart.com/what-is-the-truth-behind-sherri-papinis-divorce/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

In 1904, a little boy named Robert Eugene Otto was gifted s life-sized doll. Robert quickly became obsessed with the doll. even naming it after himself. Unfortunately, his bond with the doll would evolve into something much more sinister.Hunker down, this is gonna get childish.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

In 2006 Travis met Jodi. In 2007 they fell madly in love, but by 2008 Travis was found "murdered three different ways" in his shower. Jodi Arias is the woman to blame, but how did this go from a love story to a slasher film? In the conclusion to the first-ever Crime and Cryptids three-parter,  Sam and Shay break down the evidence, court proceedings, and the aftermath of the tragic end of what could have been a beautiful story.Hunker down, this is going to continue to be suspicious.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordAdditional links, resources, and credits.Bailey Sarian's videoJCS Criminal PsychologyJodi's weird interrogation behaviorA basic overviewAn in-depth timelineTranscripts Jodi's initial stories of what happenedSupport the show

In 2006, the stars aligned and Jodi and Travis met at a work convention in Vegas. Unfortunately the relationship came to a deadly end in the summer of 2008. In this episode, Sam and Shay discuss the relationship in detail and what could have lead to the violent murder of Travis Alexander. Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify​​Join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

In 2006, a love story between two young people was blossoming. Jodi Arias spent a magical evening with a man named Travis Alexander. By all accounts, they seemed perfect for one another. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.In this episode, Sam and Shay discuss the life and events of Jodi and Travis that lead up to the fateful night in Vegas that would eventually end in blood. Hunker down, this is gonna get obsessive.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify​​Join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

During the late 1970s in a home in Enfield England lived a family of five... and a Poltergeist. Join Sam and Shay as they try to figure out if this was a legitimate haunting that inspired The Conjuring 2, or if it was just a lonely girl's attempt for attention gone wrong.Hunker down, this is gonna get haunted.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

In 1922, 70 miles outside of Belgium sat a homestead. In this homestead, lived a family of six, until one day their lives were cut short with a pickaxe. Who did it and why? German students may have cracked the case, so hunker down, this is gonna get eerie. Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This week wraps up our Casey Anthony deep dive. We'll explore the aftermath of the trial, Casey's lies that never ends, and the world's most frustrating court case. Hunker down, this is going to continue to be unbelievable. Support the show(https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)-Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at Discord-SourcesAftermathRandom info 13 fast facts Casey's death theoriesRandom info (again)Top 10 lies of Casey AnthonyMore random infoLast bit of random infoImperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton and Lisa PulitzerPresumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story by Jose Baez Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

In June of 2008, Caylee Anthony is seen alive for the last time. Her mother, Casey, is hell-bent on the fact that her daughter was kidnapped by her nanny. Unfortunately, Casey had spent most of her adult life lying on a grand scale and that makes believing her a difficult pill to swallow.  Was Caylee really abducted or was there something more sinister afoot?Hunker down, this is gonna get unbelievable.  -Support the show(https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)-Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at Discord-SourcesAftermathRandom info 13 fast facts Casey's death theoriesRandom info (again)Top 10 lies of Casey AnthonyMore random infoLast bit of random infoImperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony by Jeff Ashton and Lisa PulitzerPresumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story by Jose Baez Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

In this episode, Paislee Shultis is found safe and healthy after being kidnapped for two years by her parents.  Crazy-town, we know.Hunker down, this is gonna get topical.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This is a hefty episode full of spooky stories and fun facts that take place on the east coast. The Dover Demon is an alleged cryptid that spent two days terrorizing citizens on a two-mile stretch of road in Massachusetts and those who saw it have the drawing to prove it.Hunker down, this is gonna get inexplicable.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Have you ever wanted to find romance through the Lonely Hearts section in your local newspaper? Well, Nannie wanted that. So she did it. Multiple times. And almost every time ended in death. After being apprehended, Nannie Doss giggled through the whole interrogation, earning her the nickname The Giggling Granny. Hunker down, this is gonna get grandmotherly.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordHelp support the showSources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/nannie-doss-giggling-grannyhttp://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3619https://www.alabamaheritage.com/from-the-vault/the-giggling-grannyStory Time song attributionCome Play with Me Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Support the show

This Macabre Monday is wrapped up in part two of the Slenderman Stabbing.  We go over the full crime, the interviews, and Shay even throws in a few audio clips from the interrogation that is supremely creepy.  Hunker down, this is going to continue to be slender. Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Welcome to our first Macabre Monday and accidental part one of the Slenderman Stabbing. It turns out that there was more information than what would have been an acceptable run time for just one part, so please excuse the jarring ending. That being said, this episode is all about three friends, two of which want desperately to be Proxies for Slenderman. What's a girl to do? Oh yeah. Kill their best friend.  Hunker down, this is gonna be SlenderRate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at DiscordSources:Documentary: Beware the Slenderman20/20 Episode: “The Wicked”Some information about the aftermathSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This week comes with some exciting news, some wild conversations, and a ghost ship. The Mary Celeste was found abandoned but with months of provisions still aboard. Was it aliens, pirates, or just a series of unfortunate events that left this ship to float aimlessly in the open sea?Hunker down, this is going to be adrift.Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and join in the conversation over at Discord  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Three is definitely a crowd in this episode that dives into the disgusting betrayal, lies, and eventual murder of Skylar Neese at the hand of her "best friends" Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. This has a somewhat happy ending, so hunker down, this is going to be a huge betrayal. Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or Spotify and ​​join in the conversation over at DiscordSources:  https://www.vizaca.com/skylar-neese-story-case/https://www.grunge.com/382849/the-tragic-murder-of-skylar-neese/https://abcnews.go.com/US/best-friends-killers-teens-murder-friend-didnt/story?id=24573749https://skylarneesemurder.com/prelude.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This is a first for the Crime and Cryptids duo where they are joined by another fantastic podcast: Tacos and TeKILLya!! Peyton and Sid tell Shay and Sam about the Oakville blobs and pose the question are they a military experiment gone wrong? Or maybe aliens?Either way, hunker down, this is gonna get gelatinous.Helpful Links:Rate us Apple, Podchaser, or SpotifyJoin in the conversation over at DiscordFind our new besties here!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

We're going to wrap up our Holiday Horror Show with part two of our JonBenét Ramsey deep dive. We will introduce lesser-known suspects and start formulating our own conspiracies regarding this tragic murder.Hunker down, this is gonna get conspiratorialSourcesAutopsy ReportInteresting FactsA Candy Rose (AKA the best deep dive site)BiographyRandom InfoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This is part one of our two-part JonBenét Ramsey deep dive. We're going hard with some theories, possible motives, and potential alternative theories that are interesting to us. Shay fell down a deep rabbit hole for this one and still has a ton of information for future elaborations even outside of these two episodes.So hunker down, this is going to get conspiracy-ey.SourcesAutopsy ReportInteresting FactsA Candy Rose (AKA the best deep dive site)BiographyRandom InfoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

We are trimming the trees, hanging the holly, and getting fully geared up for Christmas on episode 27. This week we're going to determine if you guys have been impish or admirable and if you get free candles and candy or smacked with a switch. Is Belsnickel as bad as Krampus, or just misunderstood? Let's find out together. Hunker down, this is going to get German.Credits:http://culture.affinitymagazine.us/yes-belsnickel-is-a-real-thing-and-no-its-not-just-from-the-office/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

It's beginning to look a lot like a Crime and Cryptids Christmas! This week we are trying to figure out who in their right mind would put raisins on a cake, and why anybody would steal those raisins after the baker's death. It's a less-than-holly jolly episode as we dive into the annihilation of the Lawson family.Hunker down, this is gonna get festive.Check out these resources for further information: http://www.planetslade.com/murder-lawson-family.htmlhttps://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/lawson-family-murders-a-look-back-after-90-years/article_16aeaae1-5ded-57e8-bde0-35e0d3e69466.htmlhttps://southerncalls.com/article/the-lawson-family-tragedy/https://unmaskedhistory.com/2019/12/22/bloody-christmas-of-1929-the-lawson-family-massacre/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

We're kicking off this holiday season with a Mystery Monday! On Christmas Eve, 1945, a fire decimated a family of ten's home within hours, leaving only a few survivors. Or so they thought.We're sifting through evidence and theories to figure out what happened to the vanished Sodder children.Hunker down, this is going to get mysterious.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

It's a Monster Monday and this week and we're learning how to repel (or at least survive) a boo-hag attack. Hunker down, this is going to get tiring. Want more information? Here are the sites that we used for research:https://www.syfy.com/paranormal-witness/season-5/blogs/beware-the-boo-haghttps://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/05/boo_hag.htmlhttps://charlestonterrors.com/boo-hags-haint-blue-vampires-of-the-lowcountry-the-paint-that-stops-them/https://scaresandhauntsofcharleston.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/the-boo-hags-of-gullah-culture/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

There are very in-depth discussions pertaining to suicide in this one, so if you're sensitive to anything of that nature, please feel free to wait until next week when we can have something a tad less triggering.That being said, this is a super controversial episode that keeps plenty of people divided. Is Michelle Carter the monster who relentlessly wore down a fragile young man, or was Conrad just waiting for somebody to help support him through his suicide attempt?We take a look into both sides of the story today and try to figure out where we stand.  Hunker down, it's going to get digital.Sources:https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tasneemnashrulla/michelle-carter-prison-release-texting-suicidehttps://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20150228/NEWS/150229439https://www.thecut.com/2016/02/conrad-roy-michelle-carter-c-v-r.htmlhttps://collider.com/i-love-you-now-die-review-michelle-carter-hbo-documentary/I Love You, Now Die DocumentarySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Ahoy, matey! Grab your fishing nets and binoculars, because this week we're going to catch a mermaid. This week we will explore the deep blue sea and find a murderous merperson, a cucumber-obsessed mermaid, and we'll give you the idiot's guide to catching your very own pet mermaid!Hunker down, it's gonna get moist.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This week we dive into an incredibly suspicious case that had us scratching our heads until the very end. It's such a convoluted case that, to this day, isn't completely understood. Help us unravel the mysterious world of Lori Erica Ruff. Hunker down, it's gonna get suspicious.The  idea was found hereMost of the information came from hereSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Quick update: Kylen and Crystal seem to have been misgendered throughout this full episode. During further research, we discovered that they seem to have preferred "they/them/theirs" pronouns. We sincerely apologize for not doing our full due-diligence to respect their pronouns.That being said, today we're diving into a case that is still ongoing and seems to be turning cold quickly. In the midst of the tragic and senseless murder of Gabby Petitio, we have another double homicide of two equally amazing human beings, Kylen and Crystal. We hope that we can help bring them justice, and at the very least get more of a spotlight on them. (Also, we apologize about the trash audio. Again. But we just purchased a new mic for Sam, so please don't write us off quite yet! We love you guys and your patience!)  Again, if you know anything about this case, please reach out to Grand County Sheriff's Office at 435-259-8115. If you would like to help support Crystal's mother, Beverly, with travel expenses and bringing her daughter home, you can find her GoFundMe at:https://ca.gofundme.com/f/Crystal-Turner-needs-Justice-for-her-deathAnd the GoFundMe for Sean to help with funding the search for their killer and paying to keep his boots on the ground is at:https://www.gofundme.com/f/kylen-schulte?utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerThe facebook page to help bring justice to Crystal and Kylen that will  allow you guys  to join in the conversation and not let these beautiful humans be forgotten is:https://www.facebook.com/Who-Killed-Kylen-Schulte-and-Crystal-Turner-105130101945057/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

It's a Monster Monday this week as we dive into Cherokee folklore to uncover the true identity of the Wampus Cat. Or they're just maniacal otters. Who knows? Shay has a hunch, and Sam is on the fence. It's all cattywampus around here!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

It's Murder Monday! First off, PLEASE don't judge the trash audio. It turns out Sam's mic was plugged in just long enough to pass the sound check. Afterwards? Crackle City. So we had to delete her audio file and just use the one from Shay's mic, so you're going to hear the audio fluctuate in volume. Oops.That being said, we're going to spend the next hour talking about Britain's youngest female killer: Mary Bell. She spent her childhood strangling her classmates and having an overall bad time in life. Hopefully, we can all get past the bad audio and enjoy this dive into the mind of a child murderer.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Welcome to our new Monday schedule! To kick off our Monday Murder segment, we're going to Lake Bodom to investigate the murder of three unsuspecting teens. But wait, weren't there four teens that went camping?? Tune in and find out.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

To kick off Spooktober we will be diving into the world of Shadow People!! Shay leads the show on this episode to dive into the burning questions; are Shadow People aliens, ghosts, demons, or genies? Or, quite possibly, none of the above. Let's find out!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This one is a tough one and needs a trigger warning for child abuse. That being said, Sam and Shay dive into the tragic short life of Judith Barsi, AKA the voice actress of Shay's favorite childhood character, Ducky! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

We're wandering around Fall River State Park, Massachusetts in search of the elusive fairy god daddy of the forest, the Pukwudgie! Join as we try to figure out if this is a good enough reason for Sam and Shay to avoid the forest (probably not) and recount some spooky stories of face to face encounters with these little faries.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Welcome to what Sam and Shay consider to be their first cursed episode. It's a doozy. Despite the universe's attempts to stop the recording of this episode, they prevailed and were finally able to wrap up this wild case. Find out their theories, recent breakthroughs in the case, and the last bit of information that will wrap this up in a cute little mysterious bow. Buckle up, it's gonna get sandy.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Today Sam and Shay are bringing you another unsolved mystery! This time we go to the land down under and visit Somerton Beach. This is where a dapper man was found dead with very few leads to work with. Let's go to the beach and gather some clues together but first, hunker down because it's gonna get confusing.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This is our first episode in our intermittent series called: Bigfoot Bonanza! It's really just us telling you about our favorite bigfoot encounters from around the world. This episode takes place in our home state of Arizona. Buckle up, it's gonna get hairy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

This week is the last week that we will have our beloved Bren as our regular cohost. It's also the week that Shay gets to tell her personal ghost stories. A negative and a positive jammed into one episode.Buckle up, it's gonna get scary.Find us anywhere:https://linktr.ee/crimeandcryptidsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)

Bren is here to hit us with a personal ghost story full of chills and crazy ex friends. Buckle up, it's about to get spooky.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimeandcryptids/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeandcryptids/supportSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcryptids)