Luminol is a mostly-true crime podcast that focuses on featuring cases you may not know. Your hosts, Sarah Pardi and Caitlin Sparks share a beer and a true story each Wednesday with in depth research, hilarious anecdotes, and dad jokes that will make you roll your eyes. Each episode is themed and ne…
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Listeners of Luminol | True Crime that love the show mention: true crime and beer,There is no simple or easy way to say this, but we have come to the realization that the Luminol Podcast must come to an end.When we started Luminol, we didn't have a plan as to what would happen or an expectation as to how it would perform. We were (and are) blown away by what we created and put out into the world - and mostly because of your response to it! Luminol became an entity of its own - fostering community and highlighting cases that truly need to be shared. It evolved over time and we couldn't be more proud of it and also more proud of the amazing network it created with our listeners. We have appreciated every review, every comment, every download and listen - every moment with you. Why is Luminol ending? It's so important to us that we do every single case that we talk about justice - we don't have to tell you, but it's at the core of our research that we remember each and every case has a family behind it, friends behind it, police-forces, investigators, and entire teams of people around it. There are real people on the other side of these cases - so it's deeply important to us that we do our due diligence and try to find the most accurate information out there. This kind of research is time consuming - and we wouldn't change that, but now with the way our own personal lives are developing and growing, it's become impossible to dedicate that type of required research. It would be outside of our core values to share cases with the world that distract, misinform, or hurt any part of a case, a victim, and the people involved.We love you, we appreciate you, and we could go on and on about how much your support and dedication has meant to us over the years. So much love,Sarah, Caitlin, and MikeSupport the show
This week, the theme is Nails. First, Sarah talks about the murder of Eom Hyun-A, also sometimes referred to as The Red Nail Polish Murder. Then, Caitlin shares the bizarre twist in the murder of Raveesh “Ravi” Kumra. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week, the theme is Bridge. First, Caitlin talks about the bizarre disappearance of Andrea Knable. Then, Sarah shares the murder of John G Bennett, also known as The Bridge Murder. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week, the theme is "Not the US". First, Sarah talks about the bizarre case of Andrew Dawson. Then, Caitlin shares the mind boggling disappearance of Jim Donnelly. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
We are back from our sabbatical and we MISSED YOU DEARLY! This week, the theme is windows. First, Caitlin talks about the murder of James R Jordan Senior. Then, Sarah shares the disappearance of Kaitlyn Abree Ledbetter. If you're curious about Sarah's TikTok channel, it's https://www.tiktok.com/@wemovedtoparisMuch love to you all!!! Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This is the last episode before our first ever Luminol-sabbatical. First, Caitlin talks about the disappearance of Fawn Marie Mountain. Then, Sarah talks about the murder of Kirsty Jones.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
First, Sarah talks about the mind-boggling disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. Then, Caitlin shares the case of Martha Puebla.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
First, Caitlin talks about the murder of Ryan Outlaw. Then, Sarah discusses the murder of Christian Toby Obumseli. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
First, Sarah talks about the hazing death of Sanda Dia. Then, Caitlin shares the story of Matthew Carrington. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
We're sharing a Patreon Exclusive episode today! Like it? Check out our Patreon channel below. We will be back to our usual schedule and content soon... thank you so much for your patience! :)First, Caitlin talks about the murder of Kimberly Proctor. Then, Sarah talks about the disappearance of Angela Freeman. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
We're sharing a Patreon Exclusive episode today! Like it? Check out our Patreon channel below. We will be back to our usual schedule and content soon... thank you so much for your patience! :)Sarah talks about the Beinzer Family, then Caitlin shares the case of David Grunwald. The channel that Sarah recommends is: big_led73 on TikTok and IGListener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This episode is a little different than usual. Sarah flies solo and shares the disappearance of Haruchika Miyagi. If you have any information, please contact the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office at (928) 771-3260 or the American Fork Police Department at (801) 763-3020.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Sandwiches! First, Sarah tells us about the murder of Betty Gardner. Then, Caitlin talks about the murders of James White and Brian Berry - also known as "The Sandwich Shop Murders". Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week is a special release... we're giving the public our March 2023 Exclusive Patreon episode! First, Sarah talks about the Benizer family. Then, Caitlin shares the case of David Grunwald. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is... our 200th episode! First, Sarah tells us about the death of Bridgette Gearen. Then, Caitlin talks to us about the murder of Beatriz Mota. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Alabama. First, Caitlin tells us about the murder of Hunter Grissom. Then, Sarah talks about the disappearance of Sherry Ann Milton.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is motorcycles. First, Sarah talks about the murder of Harry Devert. Then, Caitlin tells us about the murders of Ben Lopez, Garrett Iverson, David Fisher, Michael King and Richard Smith. Wayback time machine to visit A New Yorker Travels blog: https://web.archive.org/web/20141218223817/http://www.anewyorkertravels.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is sedatives. First, Caitlin tells us about the murder of Kalinka Bamberski. Then, Sarah talks about the mysterious death of Tommy Bearson.If you have any information about what happened to Tommy Bearson on September 19th/September 20th of 2014, you're encouraged to contact the NDSU Police Department at 701-231-8998 or text a tip to 701-526-6006.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Vanished. First, Sarah tells us about the disappearance of Lucy Schuhmann and mentions Sarm Helsop. Then, Caitlin tells us about the murders of Anna Marie Scivetti and Elizabeth Bump. If you have information about the disappearance of Lucy Schuhmann, please call 866-995-8467 and choose option two.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Pink. First, Caitlin tells us about the disappearance of Kandi Green Gonzalez. Then, Sarah talks about the murder of Sherri Ann Jarvis. You can find the GoFundMe for Kandi Gonzalez is here. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Assumptions. First, Sarah tells us about the death of Jaxon Sales. Then, Caitlin talks about the death of Christian Andreacchio.You can find the GoFundMe for Jaxon Sales here. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Gym. First, Caitlin tells us about the murder of Danick Adams. Then, Sarah shares the case of Carla Rodriguez. The Jacksonville police department is offering a 5K award for information leading to the resolution of the case of Danick Adams. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is Construction. First, Sarah talks about the strange death of Christy Chan Yin-Lam. Then, Caitlin shares the story of Mateusz Kawecki.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
This week the theme is January. First, Caitlin tells us about the Pottery Cottage Murders. Then, Sarah tells us about the disappearance of Shawn Dickerson.If you have any information about the disappearance of Shawn Dickerson, you are urged to call the San Francisco Police Department at 415-558-5508.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Rabbit. First, Sarah tells us about The Bunny Man. Then, Caitlin shares the case of Theresa Wesolowski.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Alaska. First, Caitlin tells us about Kathryn Harms. Then, Sarah shares three missing persons cases: Loridee June Wilson, Kathleen "Kathy" McBroom, and Magdalena Perez. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Choir. First, Sarah talks about the disappearance and death of Lauren El Cho. Then, Caitlin talks about the murder of Osinachi Nwachukwu.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Winter. First, Caitlin talks about Harry Burge. Then, Sarah shares the strange tale of The Octavius.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
We're taking a short break this week, but will be back next week! Here is an Exclusive Patreon episode from April 2022. If you like this episode and want 40+ more, you can join us over at Patreon (link below)! In this month episode, Caitlin covers the case of Phillip Carl Jablonski. Then, Sarah talks about the bizarre disappearance of Frauke Liebs. Beer #1: Blonde GuinnessBeer #2: Little Sumpin' Sumpin' ale from LagunitasListener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Champagne. First, Sarah talks about the Warringtons. Then, Caitlin shares the case of Michaelle Marie Champagne. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Shopping. First, Sarah talks about the tragic death of James Duncan. Then, Caitlin shares the story of Norman McCaster.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Cigarettes. First, Caitlin talks about the tragic death of Suzanne Capper. Then, Sarah shares the story of Krystal Beslanowitch. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Idaho. First, Caitlin talks about the bizarre case of WM. L. Toomey. Then, Sarah shares the story of Wil Hendrick.If you have any information about the murder of Wil Hendrick, please contact Moscow PD at 208-883-7054 or https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/234/PoliceListener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today the theme is Homecoming. First, Sarah covers the case of Treva Throneberry. Then, Caitlin talks about the disappearance of Blake Chappell. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Our most listened-to theme of the year is back: Costumes. First, Sarah tells us about the case of Rebecca Cade. Then, Caitlin shares the murder of Joel Lovelien.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Autumn. First, Sarah tells us about the case of Gabriel Davies & Daniel McCaw. Then, Caitlin shares the unsolved disappearance of Karla Rodriguez. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Orange. First, Caitlin tells us about the Haidl case. Then, Sarah talks about the murder of Gretchen Anthony. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Ouija. First, Sarah talks about the murders of Lori and Elizabeth Schalchlin. Then, Caitlin tells us about the murders of Harry and Nicola Fuller. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Brothers. First, Caitlin shares the case of Shannon Siders (Big update!). Then, Sarah talks about the disappearance of Jeanine Sanchez Harms. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Catfishing. First, Sarah shares the story of Brian Hile. Then, Caitlin tells us about the case of Gayle Newland. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is University. First, Sarah shares the disappearance of Tyler Marie Thomas. Then, Caitlin tells us about Robert Bechtel. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Bathrooms. First, Sarah tells us about the death of Amy Inita Joyner-Francis. Then, Caitlin shares the murder of Elizabeth BarlowWe apologize for the quality again as we work out our remote situation during Sarah's covid!The Facebook Group mentioned in this episode: Useless, Unsuccessful, and/or Unpopular SignageListener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Support the show
Today, the theme is Scottsdale. First, Caitlin tells us about the horrific child abuse case of Chaskah Davis Smith. Then, Sarah tells us about the death of Bianca Rudolph. We apologize for the quality again as we work out our remote situation during Sarah's covid!Podcast recommendation: The Sunshine PlaceListener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Utah. First, Caitlin tells us about the murder of Zhifan Dong. Then, Sarah shares the case of David Stack.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is running. First, Sarah tells us about the murder of Lakota Rae Renville. Then, Caitlin shares the insane story of Orlando Boquete. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.If you have information about the murder of Lakota Renville, please call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online here.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Cars/Trucks. First, Sarah tells us about the case of Gwen Hasselquist. Check out Locations Unknown here. Then, Caitlin talks about the mysterious death of Dawn Shannon Hercutt.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Get a discount on your SockGuy socks with code LUMINOL21Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
We're sharing a Patreon EXCLUSIVE today. If you like this episode, we invite you to subscribe to our Patreon at any dollar amount (even $1 per month!) for a bonus episode every month. We let loose a little and share cases with NO theme (just ones that interest us). In today's shared Patreon episode: first, Caitlin tells us about the murder of Vincent Chin. Then, Sarah talks about the mysterious death of Amy Fuller Mullis.Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is accidents. First, Sarah tells us about the murder of Michele "Missy" Avila. Then, Caitlin talks about the murder of Janet Raasch. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Get a discount on your SockGuy socks with code LUMINOL21Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is accidents. First, Sarah talks about the death of Mengshi Ji. Then, Caitlin tells us about Corey Scherbey. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Get a discount on your SockGuy socks with code LUMINOL21Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is High School. First, Caitlin tells us about the triple homicide of Tony, Carl, and Joanna Dutcher. Then, Sarah shares information about the disappearance of Randy Leach. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Get a discount on your SockGuy socks with code LUMINOL21Get 15% off The Smell of Fear Candles with code LUMINOL15Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show
Today, the theme is Gravel. First, Caitlin tells us about William (Billy) Francis DeSilvestro. Then, Sarah talks about the murder of Moriah "Mo" Wilson. NOTE: The case of Moriah Wilson had a huge update after recording, but before this episode came out. There is an update in the episode after the case is told. Listener discretion is advised. Full trigger warnings are made before each case begins.Get a discount on your SockGuy socks with code LUMINOL21Get 15% off The Smell of Fear Candles with code LUMINOL15Instagram: @luminolpodTwitter: @luminolpodCheck out our website: www.luminolpod.comSend us a message luminolpod@gmail.comBe a beer sponsor!Support the show