Crime of a Lifetime

After 57 episodes, the team at Crime of a Lifetime is saying goodbye. It has been such a joy bringing to life stories of death, survival, villains, and heroes. We're so grateful to all of our listeners and to the team who made it possible: Kerry and Quin (hosts), Tanner Robbins (producer), Hazel May (researcher), Julie McGruder and John Thrasher (senior producers), Arlen Ginsburg and Hansdale Hsu(sound designers), McCamey Lynn (supervising producer), and Jessie Katz (executive producer).But never fear; Quin and Kerry have another podcast! Find more terrifying and scintillating true crime stories on their other show ‘Truly Darkly Creeply' wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2016, Sarah Butler goes on a first date with a guy she met online. When she doesn't come home her girlfriends panic, but instead of hand-wringing, they fly into action. They use every method at their disposal to track down the mysterious man and they won't be stopped until he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working in the restaurant industry is notoriously difficult–the hours are long and the work demanding. And for David Viens, managing the stress gets a whole lot harder when he takes on another full-time gig–covering up the murder of his wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alaska is known for months without sunshine, but for sex workers in the 1970s… things feel even darker. Women are going missing at an alarming pace and the police have no leads. Ultimately it won't be a man with a badge who cracks the case, but a young girl without shoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1982, Melinda and David Harmon seem like the perfect Christian couple. They're active in the church and they live by their values. But when David is brutally murdered, the local police wonder if Melinda may have committed one or two of the seven deadly sins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a studio audience is seated on the set of the Jenny Jones daytime talk show in 1995, they're expecting to see a show about secret crushes. But as the segment plays out in front of them, it's clear that this is no love story… it's a horror movie waiting to happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry tells the shocking story of the murder of Ari Gershman. Quinlan gets dangerous with Arno Funke aka Dagobert. Find all our episodes at www.trulydarklycreeply.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kala Brown is found chained up inside a storage container in 2016, South Carolina police are desperate to catch the monster who put her there. But when they look into a prime suspect, fresh new horrors soon reveal themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charming, handsome, and wealthy - Jim Williams is a fixture of Savannah society. So when a young man is found shot to death in his mansion, all of Savannah is desperate to know how it happened and who is involved. Much to everyone's dismay, it will take nearly a decade to get to the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1970s, a young college student is galvanized by her political convictions. She becomes so radical that her actions put her on the FBI's most wanted list for years to come. But will she stand by her actions? Or will they eat her up inside? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the late 70s, Charles Scudder and Joey Odom relocate from Chicago to the base of Appalachia. Brick by brick, they build themselves a sanctuary filled with Satan iconography–just the way they like it. But in the end - the devil won't be in the details… he'll be above the chicken coop with a gun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to I Survived wherever you get your podcasts.In November of 1984, 17-year-old Lisa McVey Noland was biking home from her job working the night shift at a local Tampa doughnut shop, when she was suddenly snatched off her bike and abducted. Being abducted was one of the worst things that happened to her but also saved her life.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Finley has lived half her life in fear. She has a stalker who sends her poems like it's his full-time job. The local police do everything they can to catch ‘the poet' to no avail. But when the ink dries on the story of the stalker, the ending will shock everyone involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1980s, Candy Montgomery is living in Texas and bored with her marriage. She wants a little affair to spice things up. But when she goes looking for fireworks, she gets badly burned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicki Morgan has spent her whole adult life as a mistress to rich old men, but when she suddenly finds herself cut off from their fortunes, all hell breaks loose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the heir to a media empire is kidnapped, it shocks everyone in the small community of Kankakee, Illinois. But how exactly he's held for ransom is even more disturbing than anyone can imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When @Talhotblond and @Marinesniper1000 meet on an internet chatroom in 2005, it's love at first click. But like wifi in the early 2000s, their connection could sometimes be spotty. And when a new man enters the chat, suddenly the digital affair becomes all too real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the thunderous cracks of gunfire ring out in an Alabama church in June of 1977, hundreds of funeral-goers flee in panic. But once it becomes clear that it was the Reverend who was shot to death… some are actually relieved. Nearly a decade of living in fear of the ungodly minister might finally be over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something's wrong with Netty Nance's birth certificate. Government officials are saying it was forged and her mom can't seem to explain why. When Netty goes searching for answers, she finds a lot more than she bargained for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, a federal investigation has begun in Osage County, Oklahoma. As agent Tom White begins to unravel the atrocities of the last few years, he realizes there's a conspiracy at play. And it's more insidious than anyone could ever imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1920s, Osage County, Oklahoma is flush with oil, money, and mysterious deaths. Mollie Burkhart has lost several family members, and yet the authorities are no closer to apprehending those responsible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1981, Joanne Hicks' murder is going cold. Investigators don't have the evidence to arrest their main suspect: her husband, Dan Hicks. But this normal case becomes bizarre when Joanne's murderer steps forward and makes a deal with the police. Special thanks to defense attorney Larry Pozner for talking us through the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1935, the golden age of organized crime, Virginia Hill becomes the only woman in the high ranks of Chicago's mob. Using her southern charm and exquisite taste, Virginia claws her way to riches and notoriety. But the higher she climbs, the further she has to fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1974, the “Welfare Queen” is born in the pages of the Chicago Tribune. To earn her title, Martha Miller used dozens of identities, and a collection of fake twins and triplets, to defraud the government of hundreds of thousands of dollars. But her crimes are not limited to the people she duped, because Martha Miller turned Americans against the poor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2018, Nancy and Daniel Brophy are living a quiet life on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. The only drama in their household takes place within the folds of Nancy's self-published romance novels. That is until Daniel is shot to death in cold blood and the police start to read between the lines of this couple's relationship.You can stream the Lifetime original movie How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story on mylifetime.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When her daughter is kidnapped in 2008, Sandra Boss realizes the man she was married to for nearly ten years is a total stranger. Clark Rockefeller is a compulsive liar and a cheat… and every secret he's kept is more insidious than the last. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen Shamblin is a petite southern belle with a pompadour, a Christian diet program, and a crush on Jesus. She calls herself a prophet and from her pulpit in Tennessee, she preaches militant obedience… with dire consequences. Special thanks to Helen Byrd, a former member of Remnant Fellowship church, for speaking with us for this episode. You can watch the Lifetime original movie Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation on February 4th at 8/7c or stream it on mylifetime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When her husband ends up bludgeoned to death, Gaile Owens quickly becomes the prime suspect – she's been driving around with crisp twenty-dollar bills looking for hitmen after all. Who would destroy their own family? And what could've driven a suburban soccer mom to bloody murder? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tori Telfer is the amazing author behind 'Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History' and 'Confident Women: Swindlers, Grifters, and Shapeshifters of the Feminine Persuasion. She's spent countless hours studying lady con artists throughout history and now she joins Quin and Kerry to compare notes on them –particularly those of the spiritual variety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Ann isn't happy with her life as a servant girl and she knows just how to change her fortunes…by telling them! As a renowned spiritualist medium, she gains notoriety and a rich husband. But when her newfound stepdaughter finds out about the nuptials, Mary Ann suddenly finds herself accused of conning her way into wealth… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fernando Araujo is an artist–a maestro! And his masterpiece, created with a ragtag team of sewer bandits, is scheduled for Friday the 13th, 2006 when they will conduct what would later be known as the heist of the century… But the perps can't evade justice forever. A mistake in one member's life leads to their ultimate downfall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cora Hubbard is not your average 19th-century country girl – she's a cross-dressing, gun-toting, horse-riding, highway robber. She lines her pants pockets while striking fear into the hearts of men all across Oklahoma, until one day an ill-fated bank heist sends her into early retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the spirit of the holidays, today we bring you one of our favorite episodes...It's New Year's Eve, 1946, and Olga Rocco is lying on a New York subway platform… blood gushing from her leg. Standing above her in a cloud of smoke is a stunned blond woman holding what appears to be a Christmas present. But inside the neatly wrapped box is a mystery to her and far more sinister than festive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Leslie Wilfred have been through the wringer: two of their children are seriously ill and another has behavioral issues so severe that the police are involved. Things are finally looking up for the Wilfreds when Leslie gets pregnant with twins, but the reprieve will only last so long before yet more tragedy strikes. Special thanks to Dr. Marc Feldman for sharing his expertise with us for this episode. You can find his incredible book, ‘Dying to Be Ill,' anywhere you buy books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most criminals run away from cops, but not Jody Harris – she goes on dates with them! As one of Australia's most notorious con artists, she loves to swindle anyone and everyone. But when she tries to grift an especially charismatic policeman, she's dismayed to discover that he's captured her heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolours Price is the daughter of a great Irish Republican family. Her whole life she's been taught to buck British imperialism by any means necessary. In 1973, she'll do just that–sending a message so strong it shakes the very streets of London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Estibaliz Carranza wants is a baby. She's done everything right. She's found a man. She's gotten married. She's even started an ice cream shop with her husband to keep him happy. But after years of waiting for him to give her a child, she's ready to cut ties… with a chainsaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A farmhand is picking apples on a misty morning in 1896 when he stumbles across the figure of a woman. Or at least part of one. Splayed in the dewy grass of the Kentucky Highlands is the headless body of Pearl Bryan. How she came to be there, miles and miles from her home in Indiana, is anyone's guess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Carr knew something was gravely wrong with her, even though doctors told her she was fine. It felt like she was on fire. When her two sons began showing the same symptoms, the only explanation was a rare chemical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Stockholm, Sweden in 1973, an ill-fated bank robbery turned into a six-day psychological experiment. The robber took 4 hostages–three young women and one young man. But when alliances shifted, those four victims would become the subject of public imagination for decades to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing "I Love a Lifetime Movie," one of Lifetime's most hilarious and fun podcasts, featuring comedian co-hosts and Lifetime fanatics Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey. Every week they recap a different Lifetime movie beat-by-beat. Going through every gripping, outrageous plot twist with the help of special guests from the films themselves and the entertainment world at large, the hosts break down just what makes a Lifetime movie so instantly iconic – and seek advice from their new Lifetime pals on how they can nab a starring role for themselves someday. Lifetime movies should be enjoyed in the company of your best friends – and Naomi and Megan have got you covered...There's double the trouble this week as Megan and Naomi tackle the Lifetime original premiere of “Swindler Seduction.” When Louisa meets handsome investor Steve at a bar in Chicago, he seems like the perfect guy. But 48 blissful hours and countless lies later, Steve disappears, and Louisa realizes she's been swindled out of thousands of dollars. When she discovers he and his identical twin have been conning women for years, she must fight fire with fire to bring the crime duo down. Star of the Lifetime movie Colton Haynes joins Naomi and Megan for this exciting episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Holy Saturday in 1980, the Toledo Diocese of the Catholic church was struck with scandal. A nun had been murdered in the chapel at Mercy Hospital. And the only suspect that police can identify is a priest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthcare in the 1890s isn't great anywhere, but it's particularly bad in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Patients at the local hospital are dropping like flies and only one woman–one nurse–knows why. And it isn't because she's a medical savant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marshall Herff Applewhite and Bonnie Lu Nettles are two normal, middle-aged Texans… who happen to be huge advocates for alien abduction. They say it's the only way to reach heaven's gate. Even in 1976, it seems crazy that anyone would believe them – especially since their doctrine forbids sex and relationships–and yet hundreds do. And with the two of them at the helm of this organization, two decades later, many will take the ultimate leap of faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know dating can be hard, but few understand that as well as Dave Kroupa. When he met Cari Farver he thought he had met the woman of his dreams, but within weeks their relationship turned into a living nightmare. Cari took her obsession with Dave to all new levels, texting and emailing at all hours of the day with threats against him and the other women in his life. And she wouldn't stop… not until blood was spilled. Watch “The Disappearance of Cari Farver” premiering on Lifetime Saturday, October 8 at 8 pm ET/PT. Or catch it the next day on demand and on the MyLifetime app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope Masters stands accused of murdering her boyfriend, Bill, and she's terrified — but not of the law. She's afraid of the nefarious criminal organization that Taylor Wright told her is out to get her and her family. She knows she is safer with Taylor around to protect her. She doesn't know that Taylor Wright is actually G. Daniel Walker and is himself a career criminal with a diabolical disposition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 1973, Hope Masters is faced with a life-threatening situation that could put her family at risk. The hitman who killed her lover is now the only one who can protect her children from certain death. But if she goes along with it, she has to lie about everything, and she has to trust a man who seems to know more than he lets on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Mexico City, in 2003, serial killers were an anomaly. You could even say they were a problem for the people of the United States more than anywhere else. But when more than a dozen elderly women are discovered strangled to death in their homes, the Mexican authorities are forced to wrestle with their misapprehensions about how to profile a serial killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2002, 15-year-old Kara Robinson is abducted in broad daylight, and initially, police write her off as a runaway. Over the next 18 hours, Kara endures the cruelty of her abductor with patience and cunning. It would be crucial to her survival. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Candace Mossler is a philanthropist with a dirty little secret. She adopted orphans, threw fundraisers, and donated thousands to charity, but nothing could hide the scandal inside her Houston mansion. When her husband is found brutally murdered, all eyes turn to Candy… and her nephew. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dorothea Puente dresses like a woman ten years her senior. She wears coke bottle glasses and lets her hair go gray. With a box of kittens in one hand and a bottle in the other, she seems to be the sweet, docile caretaker of the boarding house on F street. But when her tenants go missing, police unearth lies, theft, and maybe even murder. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.