Crime Curious

Chris Coleman had it all and yet it still was not enough. He had a great job that made six figures, a beautiful home, wife and family. He also had a mistress and a murderous mindset.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Christopher Coleman of the Coleman family murders: where is he today? - YEN.COM.GH Chris Coleman murders Man Accused of Killing Family Texts Girlfriend from Wife's Funeral - CBS News Former Marine Found Guilty in Wife, Sons' Murder Case | Fox News

Ben was dropped off to child care on the morning of January 14, 2009 as a happy, healthy 17 month old little boy. During the afternoon hours Ben's caregiver 22 year old Melissa Calusinski found him unresponsive without explanation. What ensues is a lengthy investigation that seems pretty cut and dry at first until discoveries are made that include possible human error, cover ups and confessions that are getting a second look.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Allegations of a forced confession, manipulated evidence fuel Illinois day care worker's push for clemency - CBS News Melissa Calusinski: Where is the Daycare Worker and Killer Today? Amy and Andy Kingan: What Happened to Benjamin Kingan's Parents? Coroner: X-Rays Show Toddler's Daycare Death May Not Have Been Worker's Fault – NBC Chicago.  

Michael and Christine Taylor had five children and were living Ossett, West Yorkshire in 1974. Michael had been unable to hold regular work as a butcher due to his chronic back pain from a previous severe injury and suffered mild bouts of depression as a result. Trying to help, a family friend suggested that the couple join a Christian fellowship group. Christine could never have known that by joining this fellowship group she would lose her husband to lust and then her life to murder after an exorcism completed on Michael goes terribly wrong.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Michael Taylor Michael Taylor (British killer) - Wikipedia Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology - Lewis Spence - Google Books The Ossett "Exorcist" Murder | The True Crime Enthusiast 9 Chilling Tales Of Demonic Possession

Long time listeners may remember when this case was originally covered on this show in 2021- but it was so popular that we just had to re-do it with Megan and Jason in studio. This is the case of Anne Green, a woman who survived her own execution in a very bizarre way and all she got for her efforts was her own coffin as a souvenir.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Anne Greene, The Accused Baby Killer Who Refused to Die | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net) 1650: Anne Greene survives being hanged, pulled, stomped (alphahistory.com) Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper (goodreads.com) The Miraculous Revival and Exoneration of Anne Green - | College of Humanities (byu.edu) Pamphleteer - Wikipedia Hanged by the neck until dead. The process of judicial hanging (capitalpunishmentuk.org) Ohio woman accused of trying to steal a Christmas tree by hiding it in her vagina (worldnewsdailyreport.com)

Anjette Lyles was known for her charming and flirtatious personality just as much as she was for her deep-fried bacon balls that she served at her very popular Georgia restaurant. However, when several people closest to her start to die under mysterious circumstances and Anjette seems to always be the benefactor to their life insurance and inheritance it becomes obvious that something darker is lurking under her petite and charismatic personality.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Anjette Lyles | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers A Small Town In Georgia, A Shocking Murder, and a Well-Liked Killer ‹ CrimeReads

The conclusion to the horrific torture case of Slyvia Likens.  Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

Emily Pike, a 14 year old Native American absconded from her group home late January 2025. Three weeks later her dismembered remains were discovered 100 miles away from where she was last seen. Now, the community and her tribe are calling for justice and offering a 75,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for this heinous act. Special thanks to Patreon Taylor for recommending this case.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell     Death of Emily Pike, teen found dismembered in Arizona, spurs calls for regulation of group homes What Happened to Emily Pike? Details of Her Murder Emily Pike murder: San Carlos Apache teen laid to rest | 12news.com What we know about Emily Pike, the teen found in the woods near Globe Fundraiser for Frieda Dosela by Sonya Dosela : Fund for Emily Pike's Final Farewell Gila County has leads, FBI assisting with Emily Pike homicide investigation Horrifying update in case of teenage girl who went missing in Arizona | Daily Mail Online  

This was a case we covered many years ago as a Patreon bonus only case but decided to do a re-do of it for everyone! This kidnapping took place in 1976 out of Chowchilla California by three wealthy men who apparently had nothing better to do than kidnap 26 school children in an attempt to get ransom money from the State of California.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Chowchilla bus kidnapping survivor: "I felt like I was an animal going to the slaughterhouse" — "48 Hours" Live to Tell - CBS News 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping - Wikipedia From the Archives: The 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

Theresa Alvarez was left with her maternal grandparents at 8 years old after her own mother died. Unfortunately, her grandparents could not financially support extra mouths to feed and Theresa along with her brother were often homeless. That is until Margaret Theut along with a great aunt- Janet Jenkins took the kids in and provided for them. All of this would result 17 years later in Theresa murdering Margaret over money that Margaret was saving to give to a charity.     Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   PEOPLE OF MI V TERESA HURTADO ALVAREZ :: 2015 :: Michigan Court of Appeals - Unpublished Opinions Decisions :: Michigan Case Law :: Michigan Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia COA 319988 PEOPLE OF MI V TERESA HURTADO ALVAREZ Opinion - Per Curiam - Unpublished 04/28/2015 Detroit woman sentenced to life for murder of the childhood babysitter - mlive.com Detroit Woman Faces Life in Prison for Murder of Elderly Childhood Babysitter — Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog — December 18, 2013 Teresa Alvarez | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

This week Megan is on a work trip, so Charnell saved some special research just for Jason as he filled in. The life of Wild Bill Hickok has largely been exaggerated throughout history but here we explain who Wild Bill really was and what led to him killing men and building a reputation he never asked for, which ultimately ends his life.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Meet Wild Bill Hickok, The Famed Gunfighter Of The Wild West Today In History: What Happened On March 1st

When we posted photos of us at our annual charity ball for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness (CAPA) and mentioned Megan was this years guest speaker on family violence, many of you commented that you wanted to hear her presentation- so here it is, in podcast form. We hope that you learn something new, help spread the word to educate others and help stop the violence. 

The conclusion to the Ypsilanti Ripper also known as the Michigan Co-ed Murders from 1967-1969.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell     John Norman Collins | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Clippings from The Ann Arbor News, Ypsilanti Press, Detroit News, and Detroit Free Press, 1967-72. John Norman Collins: The Co-Ed Killer: By Katherine Ramsland The Michigan Murders, Edward Keyes (Pocket, 1976).   Killer among Us: Public Reaction to Serial Murder by Joseph C. Fisher. Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg (Headline Books, 1992). CrimeLibrary.com

This serial killer case was a highly publicized case that took place in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Michigan area from 1967-1969. This case even resulted in some interesting case law due to being one of the first where there were questions of fair trial considering how highly public the case had become.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell     John Norman Collins | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Clippings from The Ann Arbor News, Ypsilanti Press, Detroit News, and Detroit Free Press, 1967-72. John Norman Collins: The Co-Ed Killer: By Katherine Ramsland The Michigan Murders, Edward Keyes (Pocket, 1976).   Killer among Us: Public Reaction to Serial Murder by Joseph C. Fisher. Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg (Headline Books, 1992). CrimeLibrary.com

The timing of this interview could not have been more Divine! This week Judge Megan spoke at our annual Child Abuse and Prevention charity ball about domestic violence and what generational abuse is and how it leads to familial issues. Erica is a survivor of domestic violence and shares with us her powerful story of not only her mother's suspicious death, but how she recognizes now what lead her to engage in and stay in her own violent relationship before leaving thankfully with her life.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Interview completed with Erica February, 2025.  

Jimmy "Jay" Lee was a beautiful 20-year-old soul that had just graduated from college where he majored in social work and had plans to help change the world. That all ended when his life was taken in what prosecutors believe was an effort to cover up a secret relationship. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community Jay was a brilliant light that shone down on the world- showing there is no reason for judgment or hate simply because of differences. His life was taken too soon over imagined fears brought on by social and religious programming.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell     https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2025/02/05/after-2-1-2-years-jimmy-jay-lees-remains-have-been-found/ Family wants justice after Jimmie ‘Jay' Lee's remains found Mistrial declared in case of missing gay Ole Miss student Jimmie Lee Jimmie''Jay" Lee's family one step closer to closure after discovery of remains Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student | AP News After 2 1/2 years, Jimmy Jay Lee's remains have been found - The Oxford Eagle | The Oxford Eagle An Ole Miss student exchanged messages with the man now on trial in his killing, police say | AP News https://linktr.ee/justiceforjaylee

Kaylea was a spunky and independent child that was determined not to let her spina bifida condition hold her back from life. Unfortunately when the pandemic hit, Kaylea's parents neglected to properly care for her and ultimately neglect her to the point of death.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Woman in Wales admits manslaughter by letting daughter become obese | Wales | The Guardian Couple Guilty of Killing Their Daughter by Letting Her Get Fat | by Victoria Suzanne | Crime Scenes | Medium Kaylea Titford: Fiercely independent girl died alone due to parent's neglect | The Independent Killing of Kaylea Titford - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Kaylea_Titfordhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/powys-swansea-crown-court-newtown-covid-justice-b2292229.html

Experienced pilot Leftenant Desmond Arthur left this earthly plain during a training flight that went wrong, and he was ejected from the aircraft and plummeted to his death.  A government inquiry into the crash resulted in Desmond being placed at blame for the crash. This did not settle with the pilot's spirit or friends who knew him. In what was called a government "whitewash" (cover up) take a listen to how Desmond came back and haunted the training airbase until his name was cleared of wrongdoing once and for all.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Cecil Grace - Wikipedia 6 Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Murders | Cracked.com Ghostly wartime aviator still haunting Montrose Desmond Arthur - Wikipedia

Christopher Pittman was only 12 years old when he was prescribed anti-depressants and murdering the two people he loved most in the world, Joe and Joy Pittman or as he would call them. Nana and Pop Pop. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell  South Carolina's youngest killer remains in prison | Rock Hill Herald (heraldonline.com) http://www.christopherpittman.org/ 48 hours episode: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=christopher+pittman&view=detail&mid=FA2FE8819690A54690ACFA2FE8819690A54690AC&FORM=VIRE  

Tony and Kathrine Butterfield were a hardworking American couple living in West Jordan Utah dedicated to their faith and family. They had three small children, a landscaping business and were very active in their community. That all changed because of the decision of one man during the early morning hours of April 18, 2020.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Tony Butterfield Obituary (2020) - Salt Lake City, UT - Deseret News Victims of double-killing in West Jordan, who left behind 3 young kids, identified Wife says husband wanted to work for Utah couple he's accused of killing – Deseret News Albert Johnson Wanted To Work For Killed Butterfield Family, Docs Say | Crime News Utah Couple Killed While Kids Slept, Motive Was Allegedly Money Man sentenced to life in prison for killing West Jordan couple Utah man gets life without parole for murdering West Jordan couple – Deseret News Police arrest wife of homicide suspect, say killings of West Jordan couple weren't random – Deseret News Charges: After robbing couple, man returned for keys and murdered them – Deseret News Tony & Katherine Butterfield: Utah Couple Murdered Tony And Katherine Butterfield Killed During West Jordan Home Invasion | Crime News Killer Albert Johnson confesses to murdering Tony, Katherine Butterfield

Karl Tanzler was frequently visited by the spirit of an ancestor that told him his soul mate would be a dark haired, exotic beauty. What the ancestor must have left out was that Karl would not meet this woman until later in life when he was working as a radiology technician and she was dying from TB. This is a disturbing story of the lengths one man goes to keep his supposed soulmate with him for the rest of his physical life.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Carl Tanzler - Wikipedia The Corpse Bride: the true story. Carl Tanzler and Maria Elena Milagro De… | by Tansy Bradshaw | Medium  The Real Corpse Bride - Carl Tanzler's Horrifying Obsession - History Collection

Stacey Lannert was found guilty of murder of her father at 18 and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. A sentence she would serve for two decades until someone listened to her side of the story. Stacey had endured a childhood of physical, mental and sexual abuse by her father and only ever wanted to protect her younger sister from the same fate. Take a listen to this powerful story of a sisters love, protection and resilience.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Redemption: A Story of Sisterhood, Survival, and Finding Freedom Behind Bars. By Stacey Lannert and Kristen Kemp. Unspeakable Crimes: The Stacey Lannert Story 

There is nothing more vulnerable than a child and Jori Lirette was only the precious age of 7 when his life was tragically and brutally cut short by his own father. Born with disabilities, Jori could only speak very few words- but his smile told everyone he was happy to see them. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Louisiana man decapitates disabled son, 7: police Louisiana father Jeremiah Wright found not guilty by reason of insanity in decapitation of disabled son - CBS News The Silent Victim: Jori Lirette • Morbidology Remembering Jori Lirette on anniversary of his murder The Picayune Item, 23 August, 2011 – “500 at Vigil” The Times, 24 August, 2011 – “Disabled Boy Buried in Family Crypt with Toys” The Times, 27 August, 2011 – “Man Indicted for Son's Death” Boy beheaded: Dad allegedly threatened son as baby The Daily Review, 17 February, 2014 – “Insanity Ruling in Child Decapitation” Capgras delusion - Wikipedia 

Judith Roberts was a month away from her 7th birthday when she was abducted from her grandparents' home in the middle of the night and found days later battered and abused. The crime shocked South Miami at the time and the motive and perpetrator still remain a mystery today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Miami's Criminal Past: Uncovered (c) November 1, 2007 by Sergio Bustos & Luisa Yanez 

This is a redone episode from our second ever episode at crime curious, just like we did last week for the Mary Vincent case. We had to bring you the conclusion of the heinous perpetrator Larry Singleton in his final act of horror, with his crimes against the beautiful mother of three from Florida, Roxanne. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell   "Lawrence Singleton vs. State of Florida: Initial brief of appellant" (PDF). Florida State University. Archived from the original.  A Figure of Infamy Is Held in a 2d Outrage - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Lawrence Singleton, despised rapist, dies / He chopped off teenager's arms in 1978 (sfgate.com) https://www.salon.com.  The Mad Chopper: How the Justice System Let a Mutilator Free, This Time to Kill: Rosen, Fred: 9781504023108: Amazon.com: Books Singleton Found Guilty Of Murder - CBS News Victim's daughter: Lawrence Singleton should live - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7846822.stm

If you have been a long-time listener you might recognize this case from our very first episode! Today we are bringing you a re-do of the amazing Mary Vincent survival story who was sexually assaulted and brutally mutilated by Larry Singleton. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Mary Vincent Speaks Out: 'He Destroyed Everything About Me.' - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Judge sentences Singleton to death for killing prostitute in Tampa - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper The Mad Chopper: How the Justice System Let a Mutilator Free, This Time to Kill: Rosen, Fred: 9781504023108: Amazon.com: Books Los Angeles Times article by Margaret Talev https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-27-me-59877-story.html Mary Vincent - Chilling Crimes Lawrence Singleton : She Was A Job He Couldn't Finish - Monsters (thisismonsters.com) The Amazing Survival Story Of Mary Vincent (ranker.com) Lawrence Singleton, despised rapist, dies / He chopped off teenager's arms in 1978 (sfgate.com) The Case of Lawrence Singleton — Criminally Intrigued https://www.salon.com. http://thefloridamantimes.com.

Megan and Charnell are on vacation this week so we are dropping for you bonus case from 2023 that was previously released as exclusive content for our Patreon's only. This the case of Minnie Dean- and comes with historical perspective on "baby farming" We will be back next week with a new episode and hope you enjoy this look into what bonus content is like! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Baby farmers - Baby farmers | NZHistory, New Zealand history online Related Biographies – Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand NZ Folk Song * Minnie Dean Cooper, Daniel Richard and Cooper, Martha Elizabeth – Dictionary of New Zealand Biography – Te Ara Fostering: the early years | The Fostering Network

The conclusion to the heartbreaking and disturbing case of Shad Thyrion, may he rest in peace. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Sources cited within audio

Today Megan is bringing us two-part coverage on a very gruesome and disturbing case that took place in 2022. Shad was murdered and dismembered in his own home by a woman he called a friend. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Sources cited within the show

David Spanbauer was the type of serial killer and rapist that was never going to stop until he got caught. The unfortunate reality is that he had been caught after his first crimes, he had been sentenced to decades in prison... and yet he was released to continue to spread his horror where he makes up for lost time. David's crimes led to a  change in laws we just wish it hadn't been at the expense of innocent lives.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  "Parolee is Charged in Wisconsin Slaying," Chicago Tribune, November 24, 1994. Segall, Cary. "Court Backs Media On Inmate Records," Wisconsin State Journal, November 21, 1996. Bibliogragphy — David Spanbauer, Serial Child Killer and Rapist — Crime Library "Man Admits Killing Wisconsin Girls, Cops Say," Chicago Tribune, November 24, 1994. Lampert Smith, Susan. "Killer Spanbauer Put Away for Good; Judge Asks What Hellish 'Cesspool' He 'Slithered' From," Wisconsin State Journal, December 21, 1994. David Spanbauer, Serial Child Killer and Rapist By: James Card

Evelyn Hartley was a studious and steadfast 15 year old girl, just living a normal life with her parents and siblings in La Crosse Wisconsin. One night she took a babysitting job for her father's co- worker (a college professor) and never returned. The disappearance is mysterious and the later confession even more mysterious. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Where's Evelyn? : the 1953 babysitter's kidnapping that shook the nation Author: Susan T. Hessel Publisher: Lessons from Life, La Crosse, WI, ©2005 "Evelyn Hartley – News archives 26 Oct 1953 to 27 Feb 1997". La Crosse Public Library. Home - The True Crime Database "Police Hold man in Abduction Case". Reading Eagle. Reading, PA. UP. January 21, 1954.

Martha Moxley was only 15 years old when she was found brutally murdered in her own yard in a very affluent neighborhood in Connecticut. The case went unsolved for decades until books and probs into the case drew more attention to it and an arrest and conviction was made- but technically the murder still remains unsolved today.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Murder of Martha Moxley - Wikipedia How the Skakel-Moxley Murder Case Unfolded - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Martha Moxley Diary: Slain 15-Year-Old's Journal Entries Reveal Relationship With Skakel Family | Crime News (oxygen.com) Who Killed Martha Moxley? Theories On What Happened To The Greenwich Teen | Crime News (oxygen.com) Dorthy and David Moxley Now: Where Are Martha Moxley's Parents Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com) In June 2019, Oxygen premiered a three-part documentary titled Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley, hosted by legal analyst and former prosecutor Laura Coates.[59]

Today Megan brings us a powerful case of self defense in a murder for hire that went wrong for both perpetrators in this case, and went right for the victim. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Sources cited within episode Japanese scientists make robot face with living skin that can smile (msn.com) 

Judy Hand was only 15 years old when she went missing while walking to babysit her cousin in 1971. Two weeks later her body was found with very little forensic evidence to guide the investigation. Now over 50 years later the Hand family still does not have answers on the who or why of this life shattering tragedy. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  'Roger Hand' (Legacy), 11/2/2007 'Judith E. Hand' (Find a Grave), 6/15/2010 'Edward A. Hand' (Find a Grave), 6/15/2010, by Cheryl Chastain-White 'Freda Josephine Collins Pease Hand' (Find a Grave), 1/8/2013 'Obituary for Lillian Hand' (Wiles Remembrance Centers), 3/25/2013  'Unsolved Homicides Hand, Judith' (Maine State Police), 10/15/2021 The Unsolved Murder of Judith Hand — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime (murdershetold.com) 'Police still searching for clues in 48-year-old murder of Judith Hand' (Portland Press Herald), 9/10/2019 

Tim Corbett comes back to join the show today to tell us about his recent solved cases and what it is like to work with a private investigator.  Tim and his colleagues have put over 400 people in prison for homicide, handled over 1,100 death investigations and solved 33 cold case murders.  Interview conducted with Tim September 8, 2024 Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell 

Marcus was removed from his biological mother at the age of three for abuse and neglect concerns. He was placed by a private agency into the home of Liz and David Carroll. What happens within months of being place in their care is unthinkable and tragic and has led to many policy and law changes. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Murder of Marcus Marcus Fiesel - Wikipedia What cracked the case of missing Marcus Marcus Fiesel? (wcpo.com) Marcus Marcus Fiesel's murder broke our hearts (wcpo.com) 

18 year old Lloyd Bogle and 16 year old Patricia Kalitzke had been sweethearts for a little over a month when in January 1956 their lives were cut short while parking in a popular spot for lovers. At the time, there was very little evidence to go by to bring any closure to the hearts of the devastated families. It would take 65 years before that closure finally came. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Two Montana Sweethearts Were Fatally Shot in 1956. The Case Was Just Solved. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Montana Sweetheart Murders - The True Crime Database Montana Sweetheart Murders Two Montana Sweethearts Were Fatally Shot in 1956. The Case Was Just Solved. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Montana Solves Lloyd Bogle, Patricia Kalitzke Murders with DNA Evidence (lawandcrime.com) 

Phil and Kathrine Ranzo were hardworking Modesto California parents to a 10 year old son Mark when their lives were brutally cut short all over the greed of four teenage boys. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  A162633.PDF (ca.gov) press-release-4-14-2023-Maria.pdf (stanislaus-da.org) Another participant in the brutal Ranzo murders of 1979 denied parole (turlockjournal.com) Stanislaus County Convicted Murderer Eligible for Parole (fox40.com) (6) JUSTICE (NO PAROLE) FOR THE KILLING OF PHIL AND KATHY RANZO | Facebook Decades after Ranzo murders, family still fights grants of parole | Modesto Bee (modbee.com) Parole request denied for Marty Spears, ‘mastermind' of 1979 Ranzo murders - Ceres Courier 

Adam Chase loved spending time with his son, his family and playing video games. Adam's parents became suspicious when his wife said he walked away from their home after an argument about his addiction to gaming got heated.  When Adam had not returned in 24 hours it was his mother who reported him missing instead of his high school sweetheart, Rose.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Investigation Discovery's A body in the basement: Chase and Lies Rose Chase sentenced for husband's murder (democratandchronicle.com) Adam Chase Murder: Where is Rose Chase Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Husband killer Rose Chase featured on 'Snapped' (democratandchronicle.com) How was Adam Chase's missing case solved after months? Details explored ahead of A Body in the Basement on ID (sportskeeda.com) Court reversal for woman convicted of killing, dismembering husband in 2012 (13wham.com) 

Amy Bishop was a Harvard University PhD graduate (and she wanted everyone she met to know it) a mother of four, and University of Alabama Huntsville associate professor. Her life by appearances only seemed perfect. Until one day she opens fire at a staff meeting and kills three of her colleagues execution style, and police are forced to deep dive into Amy's dark past and discover she is responsible for more than just the senseless murder of three innocent people.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  2010 University of Alabama in Huntsville shooting - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_University_of_Alabama_in_Huntsville_shooting Amy Bishop: Where is the University of Alabama Mass Shooter Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Braintree native Amy Bishop's son Seth shot to death in Alabama (patriotledger.com) A Loaded Gun | The New Yorker Alabama Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison After Victims Oppose Death Penalty (eji.org) ID discovery; Deadly Women; Tipping Point. 

Rosemarie Nitribitt was one of Germany's highest paid luxury call girls of her time. When she was found brutally strangled to death with all of her luxurious possessions still in the home, and many high profile clients- police have their work cut out for them to solve the case-and it only gets more complicated two years later when another luxury call girl is found murdered her in her home under similar circumstances.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell WEST GERMANY: Rosie & the New Rich | TIME Death of a Luxury Call Girl - Rosemarie Nitribitt (Episode 6) | ZDF Studios (zdf-studios.com) Home - The True Crime Database Rosemarie Nitribitt - Wikipedia BEAUTIFUL, BLONDE, AND WEALTHY, THIS GERMAN CALL GIRL MET AN UNTIMELY END (pleasekillme.com)

Johnny and Christale Careaga were a happy big blended family that enjoyed running multiple businesses together in their community. Unfortunately, Johnny also got himself wrapped up in an illegal business that ended up taking his life, his wife and two of their innocent children as well. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Kitsap Peninsula - Wikipedia 'We've wanted answers for the last 5 years': 3 suspects in Careaga family murders held without bail (yahoo.com) Christale Lynn (Agado) Careaga, 37 (kitsapsun.com) Johnathon Felipe Higgins, 16 (kitsapsun.com) Hunter Evan Schaap, 16 (kitsapsun.com) Detectives' investigation links 3 men to murders of Careaga family (kitsapsun.com) 3 found guilty in 2017 quadruple killing of Washington family | AP News Careaga family murder: Timeline of the investigation and arrests made (fox13seattle.com) Killers sentenced to life in prison for 2017 quadruple murder | king5.com Careaga family murders - Wikipedia Closing arguments begin for 'Bandidos' gang members accused of killing Seabeck family | king5.com

Natalia Grace born with a rare form of dwarfism was adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at the age of 4 but when that adoptive placement did not work out, Natalia was dropped off at a private adoption agency in Florida where she was then adopted by the Barnett family. What ensues over the next several years from 2010-2014 is a series of abuse, manipulation and neglect. This was a heavily requested case (thanks to all who requested it) and although a popular story- one that is bananas enough we just had to dive in!! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox   Investigation Discovery released the first three episodes of Natalia's story in the docuseries, “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.”  These first three episodes tell the story from the Barnett's perspective, mainly by Michael Barnett.  Three more episodes were later released from Natalia's point of view, called “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks.” Sources Haasch, Palmer, and Torres, Libby.  “The 7 most…”  Business Insider.  03 Jan 2024. Vargas, Ramon.  “Six-year-old…” The Guardian.  04 Jun 2023. Eidell, Lynsey.  “Where is Natalia…”  People.  04 Jan 2024. Sainez, Brianna.  “What did Natalia…”  Yahoo Entertainment.  30 Jan 2024. Thomas, Carly.  “Natalia Grace's adoptive…”  Hollywood Reporter.  10 Jan 2024. Bradley, Faye.  “Who is Natalia…”  Style Magazine Online.  16 Jan 2024.

Natalia Grace born with a rare form of dwarfism was adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at the age of 4 but when that adoptive placement did not work out, Natalia was dropped off at a private adoption agency in Florida where she was then adopted by the Barnett family. What ensues over the next several years from 2010-2014 is a series of abuse, manipulation and neglect. This was a heavily requested case (thanks to all who requested it) and although a popular story- one that is bananas enough we just had to dive in!! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox   Investigation Discovery released the first three episodes of Natalia's story in the docuseries, “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.”  These first three episodes tell the story from the Barnett's perspective, mainly by Michael Barnett.  Three more episodes were later released from Natalia's point of view, called “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks.” Sources Haasch, Palmer, and Torres, Libby.  “The 7 most…”  Business Insider.  03 Jan 2024. Vargas, Ramon.  “Six-year-old…” The Guardian.  04 Jun 2023. Eidell, Lynsey.  “Where is Natalia…”  People.  04 Jan 2024. Sainez, Brianna.  “What did Natalia…”  Yahoo Entertainment.  30 Jan 2024. Thomas, Carly.  “Natalia Grace's adoptive…”  Hollywood Reporter.  10 Jan 2024. Bradley, Faye.  “Who is Natalia…”  Style Magazine Online.  16 Jan 2024.

This one was a lot of fun to research- sometimes here at crime curious we like to take a break from murder and bring you other crimes....so today we are bringing you the good old fashion crime pirate story of Black Sam Bellamy- his reign as a notorious pirate didn't last long, but he left an impression on history from the Golden Pirate Age. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=41&q=Samuel+Bellamy&cvid=9ebb0b76e62445a9ab974607e7e73537&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQg1MTI5ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=DCTS dc06d8077ea961aJmltdHM9MTcxODMyMzIwMCZpZ3VpZD0wMmM4ZmU2My0yOWUwLTY4ZmItMmY4ZC1lZDEyMjg3MzY5ZDkmaW5zaWQ9NTQ4MA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=02c8fe63-29e0-68fb-2f8d-ed12287369d9&psq=Samuel+Bellamy&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Vpbm5lc3N3b3JsZHJlY29yZHMuY29tL25ld3MvMjAyMy8xMS9zYW0tYmVsbGFteS1iZWNhbWUtd29ybGRzLXJpY2hlc3QtcGlyYXRlLWRlc3BpdGUtcnVsaW5nLW9jZWFucy1mb3ItanVzdC10d28teWVhcnMtNzYxNzk4&ntb=1 Flying Gang | Samuel Bellamy (goldenageofpiracy.org) Home - The True Crime DatabaseWho Was Samuel Bellamy, The Richest Pirate In History? (allthatsinteresting.com) The Tragic Story Of Black Sam Bellamy And The Witch Of Wellfleet (grunge.com) Samuel Bellamy - Wikipedia

Have you ever played the game Bridge? Me either. It looks hard- but Joseph here made quite a name and living for himself on the game. He had it all- a yacht, several houses, cars and lots and lots of women.....his lifestyle came with everything including enemies apparently. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox J.B. ELWELL, WHIST EXPERT AND RACE HORSE OWNER, SLAIN; Found Dying by Housekeeper After Being Mysteriously Shot While Reading Letter. VALUABLES NOT TOUCHED Tragedy Follows Theatre Party at Which Victim Was Guest of Walter Lewisohn. WOMEN HAD KEYS TO HOME Police Obtain List of His Visitors but Fail to Find Them--Suicide Theory Is Exploded. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Joseph Bowne Elwell - The True Crime Database JB Elwell The 'Impossible' Locked Room Killing of Joseph Elwell (frontpagedetectives.com) Wikipedia Joseph Bowne “J. B.” Elwell (1873-1920) - Find a Grave Memorial Book Reviews, Sites, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction | Kirkus Reviews

Sophie Elliott was a recently graduated 22 year old beautiful woman with a new job and ready to begin her adult life. She recently ended her relationship with 33 year old Clayton Weatherston a university tutor that worked at the same university Sophie had attended. Clayton could not cope with Sophie ending their unhealthy relationship just as she learned she would be moving for her first after college professional job. On his birthday just before Sophie leaves Clayton Weatherston does the unthinkable with Sophie's mother right on the other side of her bedroom door.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Booker, Jarrod.  “Gruesome details of…”  The  New Zealand Herald.  23 Jun 2009. Longley, Mark, and Brownlie, Kaysha.  “Sophie Elliott's mother…” NewsHub.  22 Nov 2022. Find-a-Grave.  Sophie Kate Elliott.  Dennett, Kelly.  “A decade on…”  New Zealand Herald.  05 Jan 2018. Callahan, Caley.  “Father of Dunedin…” NewsHub.  09 Jul 2022. Murder of Sophie Elliott - Wikipedia Clayton Weatherston jailed for minimum 18 years | Stuff Gruesome details of Sophie Elliott killing revealed in court - NZ Herald

Today we bring you a case all the way back from the 1940's era. David Bacon was a hero in cinema. However, he would not be able to enjoy his fame because the role he was best known for "The Masked Marvel" did not release until after his tragic and still unsolved murder.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox David Bacon, Whose 1943 Slaying Remains Unsolved, Made his Home at a Hollywood Hills ‘Castle' (yahoo.com) Home - The True Crime Database The ‘Masked Marvel Murder' – Part 12 | (ladailymirror.com) The Mysterious Death of Cape Cod's David Bacon - New England Historical Society The Unsolved ‘Masked Marvel' Murder | by Nicole Henley | Of Misdeeds and Mysteries | Medium

Megan is back from her conference and we are changing it up just a little with an unusual stalker case or if Megan has her way it is a haunted house that wants to eat people (insert nervous laugh here). Regardless- the facts are Mr. and Mrs. Broaddus have bought the home of their dreams and excited to move in after renovations are done. That is, until they begin receiving unsettling, creepy and threatening letters in their mailbox warning them that The Watcher is watching and waiting for them. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox The Watcher: The True Story of the Haunting of 657 Boulevard (thecut.com) 'The Watcher' True Story, Explained | Marie Claire 'The Watcher' Real Family: Where The Broadduses Are Now (today.com) True Crime Cases - The True Crime Database The Watcher true story and what happened to the real-life family (digitalspy.com) Where Are Maria, Derek Broaddus Now? 'The Watcher' Real Family, Story (stylecaster.com)

We are BACK after a small hiatus while Charnell delt with a family emergency. Thanks for understanding!  Jennifer Mee along with her then boyfriend Lamont Newton and friend Laron Raiford conspired together to use Jennifer as bait to lure people to a secluded area to rob them at gunpoint. When Shannon Griffin fights back, his life is tragically taken over 50.00 and lives are forever changed. Jennifer had big plans for herself especially after she was once famous for having the hiccups for five weeks. Take a listen to hear how she went from America's favorite hiccup queen to convicted murderer. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Hiccup Girl — from social media darling to convicted murderer (nypost.com) Jennifer Mee - Wikipedia Hiccup girl Jennifer Mee denied new trial (tampabay.com) How Notorious ‘Hiccup Girl' Jennifer Mee Ended Up Jailed For A Murder ‘She Didn't Commit' | HuffPost UK News (huffingtonpost.co.uk) One Breath Away: The Hiccup Girl - From Media Darling to Convicted Killer by: M. William Phelps

The body of Janice Weston, 36 was on top of her corporate lawyer game when she was found in a ditch near the A1 in Cambridgeshire on 11 September 1983. She had been bludgeoned to death. The details of her life and possible motives come to light throughout the investigation but it is just not enough to bring closure to this beautiful woman's case as it still remains unsolved today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66812075 Who Killed Janice Weston?. On the morning of September 11, 1983, a… | by Eve S Evans | True Crime Hub | Medium  Janice Weston - The True Crime Database Janice Weston: The A1 Murder – Crime Immemorial A1 murder: Police issue appeal over 1983 killing of Janice Weston (bbc.com)