Seasoned Crime

This story is full of twists and turns.  Just when you thought one thing it curves and goes the other way.  By the end of it I still can't say if things were as they seemed.  The one who was innocent in all of this was the one who lost her life.  Come and listen to the story about the death of Denita Smith.

Straight out of Fort Worth Texas today's serial killer will make you question humanity.  From his mom, to his brother, to a 2 year old toddler, no one was off limits for Kenneth Granviel.

The life of 26 year old Patrick Lyoya tragically came to an ended April of this year after he was shot by a cop while trying to flee a traffic stop.  Was the shooting justified or is this another case of yet again a white cop killing a black man?  Come listen to the story and decide for yourself what you think about it.

Rising law attorney found dead in her own office.  Was this the work of a disgruntled client, random robbery or someone close to hear.  Come hear about the tragic death of Chiquita Tate.

In honor of PRIDE month I have a story about a young man who was lured and ultimately killed simply for being gay.  Come hear the story about the death of Michael Sandy.

Given what's going on and the loss that we are all still trying to make sense of I decided to step away from the hurt and violence.  Today the story is completely illegal and just as much of a crime as any others it's just a non violent crime.  This episode is all about the Nigerian Email Scams.

At the age of 17 when life as a young adult is just really getting started, Nabra Hassanen's life was stolen.  For no reason other than what is said to be a road rage incident turned tragic come hear why I almost backed out of doing this one.

His life changed at an instant all based on the game that was being played by a cop.  Even with so many questions and not enough answers Barry Gibbs was still charged with murder.  If that's not enough it was what happened afterwards that will really shock you,

Is it possible for someone to just vanish.  It's very unlikely but that seemed to be what happened to Lesley Herring.  How does one be there one day and gone the next?  Maybe checking with the person closest to her, her husband Lyle Herring.

This week I tried something new.  My version of a minisode.  Check out the 3, that's right 3, different stories I tell you today.  Come hear all about Valerie Rosario,  Ibrahima Diouf and James Sanders.  Each of their stories go back to never knowing who you're talking to when interacting online.

Henry Wallace, aka, the Taco Bell killer terrorized women for far to long.  He murdered women that he knew and would just walk off like nothing happened and continue on to the next.  Come listen to hear how it managed to last so long before anyone even suspected him.

Melissa Lucio is the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in the state of Texas.  With only a week before she is set to be executed come listen to her story and see if based off what you here you are willing to join in the fight to help request clemency for this mother of 14.  

When multiple bodies started popping up around the city of New Orleans cops were determined to figure out who was behind it,  That task would turn out to be a lot harder than it sounds.

2 white women adopted 6 black children with the expectations of providing them a better life.  Little did anyone know that this adoption would lead to the end of everybody's life.  The picture that gave the country a hug has a story that goes so much deeper.

Two sisters out enjoying an upcoming birthday never made it home thanks to a pact with a demon.  Come listen to the horrible and inhumane murders of Bibaa and Nicole.

A 5 minute walk turned into the last thing Sabina Nessa would ever do.  Being a woman can be so powerful yet so dangerous as well  

A day of skipping school turned into a life sentence for Paula.  Come hear the story about how this 15 year old became the youngest person to receive the death penalty in the state of Indiana.  

Cornelius Dupree spent 31 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.  Come here how the work of the Innocence Project helped free a man who otherwise would've spent the rest of his life locked away.  

Come have a seat at the table and listen to how this wrestler turned serial killer came to be.  I promise it won't disappoint.

Today's as seen on tv episode is about Exondia Salado.  What happened to her husband?  Did her Google search history give it away?  Come sit down at the table and listen to her story to see if her husband disappeared or if Exondia's interest in cannibalism really got the best of her.

As different as fire and ice these 2 got together and went on a 53 day long multi state crime spree.  Serial killers Alton and Debra charmed their way into the the lives a numerous people and for most it  would never end well.

What would make someone want to kill an entire family.  Was this organized crime or was the gambling gone bad?  Still no suspects so come and see how you feel The Chen Family was murdered.  

Lauren died under extremely mysterious circumstances.  At the time of her death a man she had just met was at the scene admittingly the last person to see her yet he's not even considered a person of interest.  There are so many questions and very little answers into how this 23 year old woman ended up dead in her apartment.

An unsolved case that is likely to never get justice all because of how Dwayne Jones chose to live their life.  The sad reality of how being a minority and living a life that is different than what society expects can be deadly.

Yaser made life hell for his beautiful daughters Sarah and Amina while they were alive then still made sure to do whatever he could to avoid peace in their death as well.  The honor killings that led to FBI most wanted list is our first story of the year.

Soon to be high school senior, Alexis Murphy, went out to run an errand.  She never made it to her destination because less than 15 minutes from her home something happened and she was never seen again.

27 year old Sasha was living her best life.  On a night where the universe did everything it could to help keep her safe it ended with her being anything but.

The stressors and struggles of life along with being overwhelmed by parenthood pushed this mother to a level that many couldn't ever fathom.  This episode includes the story of Shaquan Duley along with our It Takes A Village segment on how depression impacts the black and brown community.  

Ex cop turned serial killer.  This week's story is about El Salvador's own House of Horrors and the owner of the home Hugo Osorio.

8 murders in less than 2 months.  Today's story is about a current serial killer who was caught earlier this very month.  Come sit at the table and listen to how Perez Reed managed to kill so many people in such littler time before anyone found out who he was.

This week it's a double dose.  Come to the table and listen to the stories of child killers Amarjeet Sada and Curtis Jones.

Known as the suitcase killer Heather Mack was there when her mother was killed and she helped stuff her body in a suitcase and walked away.  Come listen to the details about a killer who is set to be released in a matter of days.  Also listen all the way through to hear our first segment of It Takes a Village.  

Nigerian cult who lived believing that the end of the world as we knew it was December 31, 1999.  What happened when the world kept going after that is just as wild.

One adults bad decision cost Leandra Rosado her life.  Although she died well before her time her life is still making an impact to do this day with a law named after her.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month this week's highlight is Valerie Bacot.  She spent over half her life being abused by a person her mother invited into their home.  

Fred was a firefighter who did the unthinkable.  Come listen in and decide if you think it insanity or was he in full able mind and body.  

Minorities are missing as well.  Our heart breaks for Gabby but while she has been found there are many minorities currently missing.  This bonus episode highlights the current missing person cases of Jelani Day and Joliet Cedano.

Come listen to the heartbreaking child abuse case of 5 year old Yua Funato that ultimately led to her untimely death.   

Elizabeth was shot and killed in her driveway, in the daylight and it was caught on camera yet there are still more questions than answers with the case.

The story of how 1 dirty cop can change so many lives.

This weeks story is about the first women to be given the death penalty in India since 1955.  Anajanabi Gavit and her daughters were monsters.  Come in and listen to hear why.

This week's story is about the crimes committed by Luis Garavito.  

This weeks story is about the death of Rebecca Zahau.  Was it  suicide or was there foul play?  

This weeks story highlights Asha Degree.  A 9 year old black girl who seemingly just vanished.  

Welcome to Seasoned Crime!  Get ready for live episodes to drop on August 3rd.