Till Death Do Us Part Podcast

Not all stories have happy endings... Hosted by Courtney Fretwell. M.S. in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Tales is a weekly true crime podcast with a forensic twist. Each episode features real cases and explores how forensic science, criminal profiling, and investigative techniques were used to uncover the truth- or, in some case, left more questions than answers. #335 - When 53-year-old Oakey Kite, who went by Al, failed to show up for work on May 24th, 2004, his coworkers immediately knew something was wrong. Concerned, they went to his townhouse in Aurora to check on him where they discovered a crime scene so brutal, investigators would never forget it. Al had been restrained, tortured for hours, and ultimately murdered inside his own home by a man posing as a prospective tenant. The killer meticulously cleaned the scene, erased much of the evidence, and vanished without a trace leaving behind only fragments of forensic evidence and a fake identity that would send investigators across multiple countries. More than two decades later, the murder of Al Kite remains one of Colorado's most disturbing unsolved cases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Opinions are like buttholes, everybody's got one and most of them stink! An unfiltered, unscripted and unhinged discussion on the death of Jim Kohnle. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, now we just keep on recording. Lucky you! Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay around 10:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not humans) A devastating house fire in Ringgold, Georgia, was first believed to be a tragic accident. But as investigators uncovered evidence of arson, suspicion shifted to the person Jim Kohnle trusted most—his wife, Teresa. Was this a calculated murder for financial gain, or did a desperate insurance scheme end in an unthinkable tragedy? In this episode, we unravel the twists, conflicting stories, and shocking guilty plea behind one of Georgia's most puzzling fire deaths. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A young therapist. A new mother. A frantic 911 call. When Brooke Hanlon was murdered inside her New Jersey home, the public immediately began dissecting every word her husband said to dispatchers. But can you really hear guilt over the phone? This episode examines Brooke's life, the unanswered questions surrounding her death, and why history has shown that judging a 911 call can sometimes lead investigators—and the public—down the wrong path. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a message from "Tom Selleck" appeared after Karen Whitaker lost a childhood friend, it seemed like an unbelievable coincidence. But behind the celebrity's name was a master manipulator who slowly gained her trust, drained tens of thousands of dollars, and drove a heartbreaking wedge between a devoted husband, their family, and the people trying desperately to help. In one of the most tragic scam cases in recent memory, we'll explore the emotional manipulation, the devastating consequences, and the cautionary lessons behind the deaths of Donald and Karen Whitaker. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted and unhinged discussion on the murder of Annie Burkett. This is the conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, now we just keep on recording. Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay around 12:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings). Who was Harry Leo Crawford? To friends and neighbors, he seemed like an ordinary husband. But when his wife, Annie Birkett, vanished without a trace, a shocking investigation uncovered secrets no one saw coming. In this episode, we unravel one of Australia's most mysterious and sensational murder cases—where nothing, and no one, was quite what they seemed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For nearly 20 years, Bernadette Vander Meer's death on Angels Landing was considered a tragic accident. Then a shocking confession, a secret affair, and a reopened investigation turned the case upside down. Was it a devastating fall—or a carefully planned murder? Join us as we unravel the evidence, the relationship, and the questions that may never be answered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Daniel's hosting this one!! From the haunted halls of the Driskill Hotel to the ghostly battlefields of the Alamo and the mysterious Marfa Lights, we're exploring 10 of the most haunted locations in Texas. Join us as we uncover the chilling history, eerie legends, and spine-tingling encounters that have made these places legendary. Are the ghosts of Texas real? You decide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay at around 12:00 (this is a guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings). When Joyce Klindt vanished from her Davenport, Iowa home in 1983, few could have imagined the horrifying truth that would emerge. In this episode, we examine the brutal murder, the groundbreaking forensic science that helped identify her remains, and the chilling evidence that led investigators to the person closest to her. A shocking case of love, betrayal, and murder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For nearly 30 years, Asa believed she was married to a devoted husband and loving father. Then the man she trusted most was exposed as the notorious Gilgo Beach killer. In this episode, we explore Asa's life with Rex, the secrets hidden inside their home, and the devastating moment she learned the truth about the man she thought she knew. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything is bigger in Texas—including the monsters. In this episode, we dive into 10 of the Lone Star State's most famous cryptids, from the terrifying Goatman of Old Alton Bridge and the Lake Worth Monster to the mysterious Chupacabra, La Lechuza, and the Big Thicket Ape. Are these creatures hidden in the shadows of Texas, or are they simply legends that refuse to die? Join us as we explore the stories, sightings, and folklore behind Texas's strangest cryptids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we cover two shocking cases that left families and communities searching for answers. We take a closer look at the deaths of Timothy Clutts and Jodi Cathcart, examining the relationships, investigations, arrests, and courtroom developments that followed. Join us as we break down the facts, timelines, and lingering questions surrounding these tragic cases. *Special thank you to one of our 11 listeners, Megan Cojen, who sent me both cases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay at around 12:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) In 2004, the brutal murder of North Carolina fire chief Donald Gash stunned a small mountain community. What began as a missing person case quickly turned into a shocking investigation involving family secrets, financial troubles, and a crime that made national headlines. In this episode, we examine the life, death, and aftermath of one of North Carolina's most disturbing murder cases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step into the shadows of Illinois as we explore eight of the state's most haunted locations. From the ghostly hitchhiker of Resurrection Cemetery to the eerie halls of Old Joliet Prison and the haunted rooms of Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, we uncover the tragic histories, chilling eyewitness accounts, and paranormal legends that continue to haunt the Prairie State. Plus, we'll dive into the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire and the city that rose from its ashes. Prepare for ghost stories, local lore, and a few laughs along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You asked for it! We watched the new Netflix documentary The Crash and share our thoughts on the evidence, the way the case was presented, whether we think the documentary changes how people view Mackenzie's guilt or innocence, and of course her parents. Was this intentional murder, reckless teenage behavior, or something in between? Just remember, opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one and they all stink. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three marriages. Three deaths. And three cases that shocked the country. In this episode, we revisit the cases of James Craig and Angela Craig, Kouri Richins and Eric Richins, and Betty Broderick and Dan Broderick. From suspicious illnesses and alleged poisoning plots to bitter divorces and deadly confrontations, we walk through what happened in each relationship, the investigations that followed, the courtroom moments that kept these stories in the headlines, and the final verdicts. These are the cases that made people ask the same question every time: how well do we really know the people closest to us? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Journey into the dark backroads, forests, and forgotten towns of Illinois as we uncover the Prairie State's strangest cryptids and legends. From the terrifying Enfield Horror to the massive Big Muddy Monster and the mysterious Mad Gasser of Mattoon, this creepy but comical episode explores eyewitness accounts, folklore, and monsters that still haunt Illinois today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted, and unhinged discussion on the murder of Carol Jarvis. Our most biased opinions on this case. The conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, now we keep recording. Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay at around 12:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) In 2009, a quiet home in Bathgate, Scotland hid a dark and unsettling secret. When Carol Jarvis vanished, concern quickly turned into suspicion—and then shock. What investigators eventually uncovered inside her own house would unravel a web of secrecy, betrayal, and unanswered questions. In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Carol Jarvis, and the chilling truth that lay hidden closer than anyone expected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A winter climb up Austria's highest mountain ends in tragedy when Kerstin Gurtner is left alone in the freezing darkness near the summit of Grossglockner. Her boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, says he went for help. Prosecutors say he abandoned her to die. In this episode, we examine love, trust, survival, and the courtroom battle over whether this was a terrible accident — or criminal negligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From abandoned hospitals and buried city streets to haunted hotels and ghostly lighthouses, we explore the chilling legends and real eyewitness accounts that make Washington State one of America's most haunted states. Featuring Eastern State Hospital, Manresa Castle, the Seattle Underground and more. History never truly dies… it just waits in the dark. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay around 11:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) A quiet night in the Bahamas. A short boat ride back to a sailboat. And then—one woman vanishes without a trace. When Lynette Hooker disappeared in dark waters near Hope Town, her husband said it was a tragic accident. But as questions began to surface—from a daughter who says the story doesn't add up, to friends and sailors pointing out inconsistencies—the case quickly shifted from mystery to criminal investigation. Now, with an arrest, allegations of past conflict, and three competing narratives, the question remains: Was this a terrible accident… or something more? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deep in the forests of Washington… something is watching. In this chilling episode, we explore the legends and sightings that have made Washington State one of the most cryptid-filled regions in America. From the towering presence of Bigfoot to the winged terror of Batsquatch, and the shadowy figure known as the Forest Man… these are the stories that refuse to stay buried. But some legends feel less like myth… and more like warning. Like the voice-mimicking Stick Indians. Or the chilling tale of the Basket Ogress—who waits for those who wander too far. And just when you think it can't get stranger… something may be watching from above in the trees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted, and unhinged discussion on the murder of Yakov Gluzman. Our most biased opinions on this case. The conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, we keep recording. Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the Foreplay at around 13:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings). In April 1996, the brutal murder of scientist Yakov Gluzman shocked the nation and revealed a chilling story of betrayal, greed, and revenge. What began as a bitter divorce between Yakov and his wife, Rita Gluzman, would end in one of the most disturbing domestic murder cases of the decade. When police discovered garbage bags containing dismembered human remains along the Passaic River, investigators quickly uncovered a horrifying plot. The attack was calculated, violent, and followed by a desperate attempt to hide the crime. This episode explores the life of Yakov Gluzman, the unraveling of a marriage that once survived immigration and hardship, the shocking details of the murder, and the landmark federal case that followed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Murder. Mystery. And unexplained encounters. This episode explores Oklahoma's most haunted places and the real tragedies that may explain why some spirits never seen to leave.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An inspirational athlete known for overcoming impossible odds is now accused of an unthinkable crime. When a late-night argument turns deadly, investigators must piece together what happened inside a moving car and how a story of survival became a story of murder. This is the horrific murder of Bradrick Wells. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted, unhinged discussion on the murder of Deborah Hollermann. The conversations we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, we keep recording. Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the Foreplay at around 13:00 (this is due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) A late-night crash. A grieving husband. A story that didn't quite add up. When Deborah Hollermann died in what looked like a routine traffic accident, one observant investigator noticed something others missed. What followed was a shocking investigation into lies, infidelity, and murder hidden behind twisted metal. This episode explores how a staged accident led to a conviction—and justice for Deborah. Listen as Melissa tells Daniel the ins and outs of another case of "Love gone Horrifically Wrong". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not a Love Gone Wrong Case, but this is fascinating. As police hunted the killer of four Idaho students, someone online claimed she already knew the truth.This episode dives into the Idaho 4 murders and the shocking lawsuit that proved viral accusations can come with a very real price. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Something is said to live in Oklahoma's lakes. Something walks in its forests. And some legends may be warnings. This week we uncover Oklahoma's most famous cryptids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seventeen stab wounds. A husband's shocking claim. And investigators who didn't believe it for a second. When 32-year-old Rachel Long was found dead in her Ohio home, her husband Kyle told 911 she had taken her own life. But forensic evidence, Rachel's final text messages, and a timeline that didn't add up would leave detectives down a much darker path. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the Foreplay at around 13:00 (this is due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) In October 1991, in a quiet suburban neighborhood in St. Charles Missouri, an unassuming home became the scene if a chilling execution. 36-year-old Alfred "Freddie" Suter was found slumped on his couch, shot in the back of the head while watching television. at first glance it looked like a tragic home invasion, but the crime scene told a different story. there were no signs of a struggle, nothing was stolen, and a suspiciously broken window that investigators believed had been staged. So, who killed Alfred? It wasn't his wife! Listen and find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Historic inns. Isolated lighthouses. Stone forts that never forget. This week, we step inside Maine's most haunted locations, and the stories that refuse to stay buried. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted, unhinged discussion on the murder of JoAnn Nichols. The conversations we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, we keep recording. Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the Foreplay at around 14:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) In 1985, 55-year-old first grade teacher, JoAnn Nichols vanished without a trace from her home in Poughkeepsie New York. Her husband telling those who loved Joann that she was depressed and either walked away from her life and him or committed suicide. For 27 years, no one knew the truth. Until 2013, when a basement renovation uncovered something buried behind a false wall. Had JoAnn never left Poughkeepsie? Or even her home on Vassar Road? In this episode we unravel the decades long mystery, the suspicious story that never quite added up, and the haunting discovery that came far too late for justice. Some secrets don't stay buried. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An astronaut. A bitter divorce. A bank account accessed from orbit. When decorated NASA astronaut Anne McClain was accused of committing the first crime aboard the International Space Station, headlines exploded around the world. But investigators soon uncovered something far more deliberate and exceptionally false. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moose? Sure. Sea Monsters? Probably. A giant snake that shut down a town? Absolutely. This week we are heading deep into Maine's wilderness to uncover the state's most famous cryptids and the eyewitness accounts that refuse to disappear. Lock your cabin door. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unfiltered, unscripted, and unhinged discussion on the murder of Ana Robles. The conversation we used to have after we hit stop. Instead, we keep recording. Listen at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay at around 14:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings) Plus, our intro went longer than usual. Apologies to those who hate factoids. Can't stop won't stop. On November 26, 2025, police responded to reports of gunfire at a quiet home on Tallulah Falls Court in Bakersfield, California. what they found inside would unravel a devastating story of domestic violence, rage, and a family destroyed from within. Case is still ongoing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A jealous break up. A calculated acid attack. A death that didn't happen in court. In 2015, Mark van Dongen was left blind, paralyzed, and in constant pain after his former partner attacked him with sulphuric acid while he slept. Sixteen months later he died by legal assisted suicide in Belgium, a decision that would shock the UK and complicate the case against his attacker. This is a true crime case where survival was only the beginning.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For nearly 40 years, Linda Stevenson lived a quiet life in Delaware. As a mother, grandmother, business owner. and the steady center of her family. Her marriage to William "Bill" Stevenson, a longtime Delaware businessman, spanned decades and stayed largely out of public eye. Until one night changed everything. Linda was found unresponsive in the living room. With her husband Bill quickly becoming the prime suspect and eventually charged with the first-degree murder of Linda. Authorities have not publicly disclosed how Linda died and court filings remain limited. But there is one unexpected connection, Bill's former marriage to Jill Biden, the former first lady, that has thrust this private tragedy into National headlines. This is the life and death of a woman who is remembered for who she was and not how she died. And a family still waiting for answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which One? That's the question investigators say Susan Avalon asked when police mentioned her ex-husband, before realizing there were two crime scenes. On this episode Melissa breaks down the chilling case of a Florida woman accused of murdering her ex-husbands in separate shootings on the same day, crossing county lines and leaving a trail of surveillance footage, license plate data, and unanswered questions behind her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nebraska doesn't scream when its haunted. It whispers. Beneath endless skies and quiet backroads lie places locals warn you about only after the sun goes down. Roads where sorrows repeat itself, cemeteries where figures still wander, buildings heavy with grief, and a land so scarred by memory it no longer needs walls to be haunted. Telling you tales from the infamous Seven Sisters Road to the shadowed woods of Hummel Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Kathleen Bullock asked for a divorce, it should have been the beginning of a new chapter. Instead, it became the end of her life. On September 22, 2025, police were called to a quiet home in Longview, Texas. Inside, they found Kathleen dead. Her husband, Lavan Bullock, was still inside the house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Skip the foreplay at 14:00 (this is a rough guesstimation due to ad placement by AI and not human beings). Factoids ran long - Daniel's fault! In 1991, Bobby Curley was a newlywed with his whole life ahead of him. but within months, he began to suffer from mysterious, agonizing symptoms that doctors could not explain. His hair fell out. His health collapsed. His body burned from the inside out. The pain became unbearable. Years after Bobby died investigators uncovered the truth. What followed was one of Pennsylvania's most disturbing and methodical murder cases. A slow, calculated poisoning. Delivered not all at once, but over the course of many months by the person Bobby trusted most. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nebraska looks quiet. Empty. Harmless. But beneath its rivers, across its highways, and along the edges of its endless fields, something else may be watching. In this episode we dive deep into Nebraska's most disturbing cryptids. From massive serpents to winged humanoids. From wolflike creatures to ghost lights drifting through the Sandhills. These aren't just campfire stories. With encounters reported by farmers, late night truck drivers, and locals who want to remain anonymous. This is Nebraska Cryptids told by two idiots with a marriage license. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In part 2 of the Murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe, Melissa breaks down the arrest of Monique Tepe's ex-husband, Michael McKee, the evidence investigators say led them to him, and why prosecutors upgraded the charges to aggravated murder. Also covered is today's extradition hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*update in case; an arrest warrant has been issued on Monique's ex-husband Michael David McKee Two parents murdered in their own home. Their children asleep inside. No forced entry. No weapon. No suspect. In this episode, we break down everything police have confirmed, what investigators are saying now, and why this case has left an entire community searching for answers. Someone knows what happened inside that house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three days after his divorce was finalized, former professional wrestler Kevin Nikel was found bleeding from a gunshot wound on the side of a dark Arkansas highway. He would not survive. From a contentious custody battle and court ordered restrictions, to a late-night meeting that ended in murder with prosecutors now claiming that Kevin had actually identified his shooter before dying. Months later arrests have been made. Kevin's ex-wife Amanda Penny and her boyfriend Michael Hogue have each been charged with first degree murder. Both having entered not guilty pleas.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.