Danish flight attendant murdered by her husband, airline pilot Richard Crafts
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2 episodes with richard crafts
2 episodes with richard crafts
2 episodes with richard crafts
2 episodes with richard crafts
2 episodes with richard crafts
2 episodes with richard crafts
I denne sidste episode følger vi den dramatiske retssag mod Richard Crafts, der er anklaget for mordet på sin kone, den danske stewardesse Helle Crafts. Efter en lang og udfordrende efterforskning, fyldt med tekniske beviser og indicier, står vi nu overfor en intens afslutning. Juryen skal afgøre, om Richard er skyldig i mordet, men deres beslutning trækker ud i rekordlange forhandlinger, der strækker sig over 17 dage. Samtidig rulles en dyb og uhyggelig historie op om flere forsvundne kvinder i den lille by Newtown, som alle har forbindelser til mænd, der har noget at skjule. I denne episode får vi en nærmere indblik i de afgørende beviser og de mystiske sammenfald, der måske kan sætte hele sagen i et nyt lys.
I denne episode fortsætter vi med, at følge den intensiverede efterforskning af Helle Crafts forsvinden, hvor politiet finder afgørende spor langs floden i Newtown. Knoglerester og personlige ejendele som Helles natkjole, en tånegl og en tand bekræfter, at de fundne rester tilhører hende. Dykkere finder også en motorsav, som Richard Crafts formentlig har smidt i floden, og som indeholder biologisk materiale, der knytter ham til forbrydelsen. Efter flere modstridende historier fra Richard, som senere viser sig at være løgn, begynder politiet at samle de nødvendige beviser for at sigte ham for mord. Denne sag er historisk, da det er første gang i Connecticut, at nogen sigtes for mord uden et lig. Retssagen står overfor sin begyndelse, og juryen står samtidig overfor en kæmpe udfordring: For kan de overbevises om Richards skyld uden det fysiske bevis?
Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!The Shocking Case of Helle Crafts: The Wood Chipper MurderOn the night of November 18, 1986, Helle Crafts was last seen by her friends and colleagues. She had confided in them about her concerns regarding her husband's infidelity and her intention to divorce him. When she didn't show up for work the next day and her friends couldn't reach her, worry began to set in.Richard Crafts claimed that Helle had flown to Denmark to visit her mother, but her friends and family knew this was unlikely. Helle had also recently hired a private investigator to follow Richard, gathering evidence of his extramarital affairs. This revelation painted Richard as a prime suspect in her sudden disappearance.The InvestigationDetective Henry Lee, renowned for his forensic expertise, played a pivotal role in unraveling the mystery. Initial searches of the Crafts' home revealed bloodstains on the mattress and bedding, but it wasn't until a snowplow driver came forward with a crucial tip that the investigation took a gruesome turn.The driver reported seeing Richard operating a wood chipper near Lake Zoar during a snowstorm around the time of Helle's disappearance. This led investigators to the lake, where they conducted an intensive search. What they found was both horrifying and groundbreaking.The EvidenceScattered along the banks of the lake were small fragments of steel, bone, and tissue. Forensic experts confirmed that these remains belonged to Helle Crafts. The discovery of a chainsaw with hair and tissue matching Helle's DNA, found in the nearby river, further solidified the case against Richard.The prosecution argued that Richard had struck Helle in the head with a blunt object, possibly while she was sleeping, then froze her body in a freezer before dismembering it with the chainsaw and disposing of the remains using the wood chipper. This method of disposal was unprecedented in criminal investigations at the time.The Trial and ConvictionThe trial of Richard Crafts was a landmark case in forensic science. It was one of the first to successfully prosecute a murder without a body, relying heavily on forensic evidence and expert testimony. The state's case was built on the meticulous reconstruction of the crime, demonstrating how Richard attempted to cover up his heinous act.In 1989, after a lengthy trial and a mistrial due to a hung jury, Richard Crafts was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison. His conviction marked a significant achievement in forensic investigation and set a precedent for future cases involving body disposal.Sources used for this episode:Support the Show.JOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA
This week Keegan, Cassi and Christina talk about Golden Girls and older women, plus breakdown the now infamous 48 oysters date. The FMK is Brendan Fraser, Keanu Reeves and Meg Ryan. Going into the bad dates, Cassi shares a date that overreacts, Christina shares a date that loves computer games and Keegan shares a date that gets a trashy surprise. Cassi wraps it up in the true crime segment, Tainted Love, with the story of Richard Crafts. If you are experiencing domestic violence, there is help available at https://www.thehotline.org/. Got a bad date to share? Go to https://myworstdatepodcast.com or follow us on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube @myworstdatepodcast.
The 1986 Disappearance, Murder, & Gruesome Disposal Of Wife & Mother Of 3 Helle Crafts. During one of the biggest storms to hit Newtown, Connecticut happened on the night of November 18, 1986 and it was called Storm Carl. It knocked out power to parts of the city, including the home of Richard and Helle Crafts. That same night Helle vanished without a trace? Where could she have possibly gone the same night as Storm Carl?SOURCES:https://www.forensicfilesfiles.com/helle-crafts-murder-woodchipper-disposal.phphttps://forensicfiles.fandom.com/wiki/Helle_Craftshttps://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard.htmhttps://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2020/02/01/richard-crafts-released-early-1986-connecticut-woodchipper-murder/LINKS:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail: killaforniapod@gmail.com
The 1986 Disappearance, Murder, & Gruesome Disposal Of Wife & Mother Of 3 Helle Crafts. During one of the biggest storms to hit Newtown, Connecticut happened on the night of November 18, 1986 and it was called Storm Carl. It knocked out power to parts of the city, including the home of Richard and Helle Crafts. That same night Helle vanished without a trace? Where could she have possibly gone the same night as Storm Carl?SOURCES:https://www.forensicfilesfiles.com/helle-crafts-murder-woodchipper-disposal.phphttps://forensicfiles.fandom.com/wiki/Helle_Craftshttps://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard.htmhttps://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2020/02/01/richard-crafts-released-early-1986-connecticut-woodchipper-murder/LINKS:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail: killaforniapod@gmail.com
Join us as we dive into one of the most shocking true crime stories of all time: the Woodchipper Murder. In this video, we'll take a deep dive into the case of Richard Crafts, a Connecticut pilot whose wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1986. As investigators delved into the case, they uncovered a trail of evidence that led to a horrifying conclusion. But what really happened to Helle Crafts? And why did Richard go to such extreme lengths to cover up his actions? Find out in this gripping true crime tale.If you enjoyed this video, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more true crime content. And don't forget to hit the notification bell to be notified when we post new videos!Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Helle Crafts, a wealthy Connecticut woman who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1986. Her husband, Richard Crafts, claimed that she had gone to visit her sick mother in Denmark. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a twisted web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that would lead to the infamous "wood chipper murder" case.
This is Bed Crime Stories - a weekly True Crime Podcast where your hosts pour themselves a drink and take turns telling one another the stories that keep them up at night! On this episode of Bed Crime Stories, Jovie tells the chilling story of the murder of Helle Crafts, a Danish flight attendant and mother of 3 who was killed by her husband, Eastern Air Lines pilot Richard Crafts. True Crime and comedy... Sounds crazy, we know. We add humor to cope with the harsh reality of the stories we tell and alleviate some of the heaviness for our listeners. No one here at Bed Crime Stories are experts, just lifelong fans of all-things true crime. Music credit Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3910-industrial-music-box License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It's one of the only murder cases in Connecticut history that was tried without a body. And not because the body was buried and never found—but because there was very little left to find. A horrifying murder that shocked the world and inspired an Oscar-winning film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join the team as they discuss the disappearance of Regina Brown. The 35 year-old flight attendant went missing after dropping her youngest child and live-in babysitter at LaGuardia Airport. Was her disappearance planned? Or something more sinister?You can reach us on Instagram: smalltownmissing If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Regina Brown, contact Newtown Police Department 203-426-5841.Sources for this episode –https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/After-35-years-of-chasing-leads-in-Newtown-s-17012699.phphttps://charleyproject.org/case/regina-f-brownhttps://www.newtown-ct.gov/police-department/pages/regina-brown-cold-case-filehttps://www.ctpost.com/printpromotion/article/Cards-feature-missing-Newtown-woman-5844206.phphttps://www.newtownbee.com/07012016/police-continue-probe-into-regina-browns-disappearance/
No body, no crime - right? This was the first body-less murder conviction in Connecticut.Support the show
In 1969 Helle Nielsen, who was a 21 year old stewardess met Richard Crafts waiting for a flight. Richard was a pilot and the two fell in love. The two were married in 1979 and had 3 children, but the marriage was rocky. Richard was abusive to Helle and soon Helle started looking into divorce attorneys and hired a private investigator to follow Richard. November 18, 1986, Helle's friends dropped her off at home after a long flight and that was the last time anyone saw her alive. The private investigator she had hired informed police he thought Richard was involved and they did a search and learned he had recently purchased a wood chipper and a chainsaw. Listen now as we discuss what happened to both Helle and Richard in this terrible tale. Sources http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/ https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html wiki.com https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-richard-crofts-out-of-prison-20200201-luuvtnnrq5buxhudq73gf5nxwy-story.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mysteryhistorypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysteryhistorypodcast/support
Today on Murder Monday, we dive into the Wood Chipper Murder, better known as the Helle Crafts. Helle Crafts was a Danish flight attendant who was murdered by her husband, Eastern Air Lines pilot Richard Crafts. Her death led to the state of Connecticut's first murder conviction without the victim's body. SPONSORS: PodDecks: www.poddecks.com - PromoCode La rry21 for 10% off your orderHunt A Killer: www.huntakiller.com - Promo Code TCNS for 20% off your first box DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/truecrimens IG: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcast Now on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecrimeneversleeps/ If you like our content, consider becoming a financial supporter: Buy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tcnsBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeneversleeps
In this week's episode, Marina brings us back to CT to discuss the infamous murder of Helle Crafts. The criminal case against her husband, Richard Crafts, involved the first murder trial in CT that proceeded without a body. Listen in to decide for yourself whether Helle left her husband and children behind for another life or whether something far more sinister happened.
Greetings Bloodbathers!!! We both have cases that will definitely have you questioning humanity. First, can we rave about CrimeCon though? Ash starts us off this week with the sad case of Georgia Williams disappearance and death due to one Jamie Reynolds (why does he have to make Jamie's look bad?!). Jamie (your host, not that sleezebag we just mentioned) ends the episode with a real doozy about Helle Crafts who was put into a woodchipper by her soon to be ex-husband Richard Crafts. Both of these cases are probably going to give you the heebie-jeebies! Grab a fur baby and cuddle them tight. NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY! BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE! Use code “BLOODBATH” for 10% off your order at Wicked Clothes https://www.wickedclothes.com/ If you are enjoying the show please FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY! Do you have a true crime story? Something paranormal? Aliens? A good good you'd like to share?! Write to us at bbtcpodcast@gmail.com with the title “ BB listener” and then whatever title you want Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/bloodbathpodcast/ Become a Patreon and get access to 30+ achieved episodes https://www.patreon.com/bbtcpodcast Logo designer: Emily James https://www.instagram.com/emilyjamesarts/?hl=en Music produced by Nancy Ruiz, https://www.instagram.com/nancyyohh/ For business inquiries, Nancy's email is N.ruiz3@lafilm.edu Sources: https://pastebin.com/qgL1bL9M
Greetings Bloodbathers!!! We both have cases that will definitely have you questioning humanity. First, can we rave about CrimeCon though? Ash starts us off this week with the sad case of Georgia Williams disappearance and death due to one Jamie Reynolds (why does he have to make Jamie's look bad?!). Jamie (your host, not that sleezebag we just mentioned) ends the episode with a real doozy about Helle Crafts who was put into a woodchipper by her soon to be ex-husband Richard Crafts. Both of these cases are probably going to give you the heebie-jeebies! Grab a fur baby and cuddle them tight. NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY!BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE!Use code “BLOODBATH” for 10% off your order at Wicked Clothes https://www.wickedclothes.com/If you are enjoying the show please FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY!Do you have a true crime story? Something paranormal? Aliens? A good good you'd like to share?! Write to us at bbtcpodcast@gmail.com with the title “ BB listener” and then whatever title you wantConnect with us: https://www.instagram.com/bloodbathpodcast/Become a Patreon and get access to 30+ achieved episodes https://www.patreon.com/bbtcpodcastLogo designer: Emily James https://www.instagram.com/emilyjamesarts/?hl=enMusic produced by Nancy Ruiz, https://www.instagram.com/nancyyohh/For business inquiries, Nancy's email is N.ruiz3@lafilm.eduSources: https://pastebin.com/qgL1bL9M
GUYS ?!?!?? Hello? Is anyone there? Well….we're back and better than ever! Season 3 is going to bring you the same energy, amazing stories, new stories, and we're even retelling some old ones. We wanted to start the new season by giving you guys a well deserved retelling of Helle Crafts. Helle was a flight attendant, mother, and friend, but she'll go down in history as the first murder case to be tried without a body in Connecticut. NEW Episodes every Thursday ;) Sources for this episode: http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/ https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html https://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/ https://www.newtownbee.com/08111999/notorious-crafts-murder-shook-newtown-ten-years-ago/ https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Newtown-s-woodchipper-killer-to-walk-free-15021195.php https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/richard-crafts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6m4tetMN0 https://www.wfsb.com/news/woodchipper-murder-case-from-30-years-ago-was-pivotal-for-forensic-scientists/article_2a473c33-283f-5893-89b2-ad37227da774.html https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php https://patch.com/connecticut/newtown/richard-crafts-wood-chipper-killer-released-prison https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thechalkline/support
This week I am covering the case of Helle Crafts. A flight attendant who was murdered by her pilot husband, Richard Crafts. He disposed of her body using a wood chipper, inspiring the ending in one of my favorite movies- Fargo.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard-photos.htmhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/green-beret-indicted-for-murderhttps://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/11/14/the-murder-of-helle-crafts/https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/woodchipper-connecticut-murder-crafts-case-todayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Helle_CraftsThe Woodchipper Murder by author Arthur Herzog IIICrimes of Passion - The Woodchipper Murder part 1 & 2
Le 1er décembre 1986, la police de Newtown, dans le Connecticut, est informée de la disparition d'une jeune hôtesse de l'air, que personne n'a vue depuis le 18 novembre. Avant sa disparition, elle avait dit à quelques amis : “S'il m'arrive quelque chose, ne pensez pas que c'était un accident”. C'est l'histoire d'un aller simple pour la mort. Merci à Evann Loget-Raymond et à Noémie Dournaud pour le générique. Musiques de fond : - Loik Bedrolese - All the regrets - https://soundcloud.com/blurturtle - Evann Loget-Raymond : Time to kill / Time to cry - Myuu - Hold On https://soundcloud.com/myuu/hold-on - Scott Buckley - Sleep - David Cherrière - Cringe Drone / Grimes - www.soundcloud.com/thenameismonolith
It was one of the most gruesome murder stories in Connecticut history – in fact, in U.S. history. It was even the case where the idea for the stomach-churning scene of the movie Fargo originated. The woodchipper murder case in Newtown and Southbury Connecticut shocked the collective sensibilities of society when it was determined that Richard Crafts had used a woodchipper to dispose of his wife, Helle. Southbury Town Historian John Dwyer helps us revisit the details – the lead-up to the murder, how the case was broken and why the accused is now free to walk the streets.
We pick up where we left off in episode one. If you haven't listened yet, go listen to that first! Helle Crafts has been missing for several days at this point and the police finally take her disappearance seriously. Evidence begins to be gathered against her husband, Richard Crafts and it is damning. Two trials happen in the case and Richard is finally imprisoned for the murder of his wife. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, follow and share us with your friends. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com
Helle Crafts was a beautiful young woman and flight attendant and mother of three who had the gift of gab in the way that she spoke multiple languages and could understand more. Her marriage to Richard Crafts was troubled and she hired a private investigator to gather evidence of his extramarital affairs before she officially filed for divorce. On November 18, 1986 she was dropped off at her Newtown, Connecticut home by a co-worker and was never seen again. Her case resulted in the first murder conviction in the state of Connecticut without a body and was inspiration behind one of the most iconic scenes in the movie "Fargo" Don't forget to rate, subscribe, follow and share us with your friends. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: unnaturalthepodcast@gmail.com
In this week's episode, Jade discusses the murder of Helle Crafts, a flight attendant that suspects her husband is cheating on her, she hires a Private Investigator who can confirm that her husband Richard Crafts is cheating on her. She confronts Richard with divorce papers. November 19, 1986, after a snowstorm Helle goes missing. Her death led to Connecticut's first murder conviction without a body. This case is also known as the woodchipper case. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/criminalcuriositypod/ GMAIL TO REQUEST CASES: criminalcuriositypod@gmail.com REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Helle_Crafts https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/the-first-connecticut-murder-case-tried-without-a-body-39d7a971f2af https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/blog/2019/6/9/the-wood-chipper-murder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvvD1BRNnHU https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/11/14/the-murder-of-helle-crafts/ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this week's episode, Jade discusses the murder of Helle Crafts, a flight attendant that suspects her husband is cheating on her, she hires a Private Investigator who can confirm that her husband Richard Crafts is cheating on her. She confronts Richard with divorce papers. November 19, 1986, after a snowstorm Helle goes missing. Her death led to Connecticut's first murder conviction without a body. This case is also known as the woodchipper case. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/criminalcuriositypod/ GMAIL TO REQUEST CASES: criminalcuriositypod@gmail.com REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Helle_Crafts https://medium.com/the-true-crime-edition/the-first-connecticut-murder-case-tried-without-a-body-39d7a971f2af https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/blog/2019/6/9/the-wood-chipper-murder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvvD1BRNnHU https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/11/14/the-murder-of-helle-crafts/ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In November 1986, Richard Crafts began preparing for a macabre project. His crime would launch an investigation unlike any in Connecticut's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1986, 39 year old flight attendant, Helle Crafts, went missing in Newtown, Connecticut. Helle was married to Richard Crafts and they had three young children. Connecticut tried the case as the murder of Helle Crafts without her body! Sources can be found on our website www.truecrimeoutloud.com
Helle Crafts had secretly been tracking her husband's affairs and was planning on filing for divorce when she went missing. Her husband, Richard Crafts, came up with several stories to explain her sudden disappearance before deciding that he didn't know where she was. It didn't take long for Richard to become the main suspect and even be convicted for her murder, but Helle Crafts' body has never been recovered, resulting in the first murder conviction without a body in Connecticut history. Savannah takes you through the mountain of evidence that surrounded this historic case, as well as the timeline of Helle's final moments as theorized by police and prosecutors. Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ Sign up with promo code KILLER for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code KILLER Don't fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/KILLER Ana Luisa are currently running the biggest sale of the year. You can get 60% off if you go on https://shop.analuisa.com/killer Take advantage of SimpliSafe's early Black Friday deals and get 50% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/killer Visit ThriveCausemetics.com/killer for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! Head to BeamOrganics.com/KILLERINSTINCT for 40% off the first 3 months of a peppermint dream subscription PLUS free mug and frother, or 20% off a one-time purchase. Pause or cancel anytime. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com. Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/KillerInstinctYT Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/KillerInstinctPodcast Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During a blustery New England blizzard, a man driving a snowplow witnessed a bizarre scene. His account would later help piece together how Helle Crafts had seemingly disappeared into thin air. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20080509030402/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/family/woodchipper_murder/13.html https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html https://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/ https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/richard-crafts-who-fed-helle-crafts-into-wood-chipper-freed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mass-hysteria-pod/support
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A man defrauds General Motors out of millions of dollars. Another man kills his wife. How did these two cases later get linked together?
Helle Crafts was a Danish flight attendant who was murdered by her husband, Richard Crafts. Her murder is sometimes called the "Woodchipper Murder" because of the method by which Richard disposed of her body. Her death brought about the first murder conviction in the state of Connecticut in which a body was never found. For more visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show. Part of the Podmoth Network.Resources: murderpedia.com | crimelibrary.org | history.com
***Sponsored by: Candid! Visit CandidCO.com/Trace and use code TRACE to save $75 on your starter kit! | Best FIENDS - Download it for FREE from the App Store or Google Play | SimpliSafe! Visit SimpliSafe.com/Trace to receive a FREE camera and a 60 day risk free trial!***In the Winter of 1986 the world was captivated by the disappearance of Danish flight attendant Helle Crafts. Police would eventually arrest and charge her husband, pilot Richard Crafts for her grisly murder in what became known as the "Wood Chipper Murder." However, while all eyes were fixed on the Crafts, an eerily similar case was developing just down the road.Thirty-five year old Regina Brown mysteriously vanished after being seen at New York's LaGuardia airport. Much like Helle Crafts, she too was a flight attendant and mother of three married to a pilot. She lived less than three miles from the Crafts, in Newtown, Connecticut, and vanished just four months after Helle.Yet there were no major headlines for Regina, without the headline stealing aspects of a gruesome crime and an arrest, few articles were dedicated to her disappearance. When the Newtown Police began investigating they never imagined what they'd uncover; a life lived in fear, a woman subjected to brutal domestic violence and an estranged husband with a bizarre list of accusations against his missing wife.Regina had set a plan into motion, one which would allow her to finally escape from the nightmare in which she lived. However, on March 26th, 1987, as she was making her final preparations someone got to her before she could get away. This is her story.FB: https://www.facebook.com/TraceEvidencePod/IG: https://www.instagram.com/traceevidencepod/TW: https://twitter.com/TraceEvPodVisit https://www.trace-evidence.com for more information, case photos, contact information and more.Merch: https://traceevidence.threadless.com/ Music Courtesy of: "Lost Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episode Notes: Join us for Episode 11 as Meredith tells a story from Newtown, Connecticut about the disappearance of Helle Crafts. This is a gruesome tale so listeners beware. Helle's husband told a variety of tales to friends, family and investigators about his wife's whereabouts but ultimately forensic science would uncover the tragic details of the crime. We will discuss the negative traits of a Sagittarius male as well as touch on the compatibility of Sagittarius and Cancer. For astrology this week Venus enters Leo on June 27th. As the 4th of July approaches be aware that on July 3rd Mars in Leo will be square with Uranus in Taurus which could bring danger, obstacles and even accidents. Stay safe friends! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
What's up Knowledgers!? Welcome back to Serial Knowledge. Today we are going to be concluding the Richard Crafts case. We go through how he was arrested, more of the evidence, how it was found and the far too little sentence he received. TRIGGER WARNING!: There are mentions of brutality, dismemberment, and detailed descriptions of disposing of a body. Listener discretion is advised.
What's up Knowledgers!? We hope you all had a wonderfully morbid week and that you all got your guesses in for this week! Today we are covering Richard Crafts and the details of a brutal murder. How he did it and how he tried to cover it up was something that grabbed our attention from the moment we heard of this case. TRIGGER WARNING!: There are mentions of brutality, dismemberment, and detailed descriptions of disposing of a body. Listener discretion is advised.
The Woodchipper Killer, he put his wife's body through a woodchipper in 1986 to try to cover up her murder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wickedness/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wickedness/support
SUPPORT US ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/enterthedark Greetings and Welcome to another ramble through the fun filled streets of MOIDER!!!!!!!!! Helle Crafts was a loving Wife and Mother, but when she disappeared her Husband Richard Crafts gave several stories regarding her whereabouts. Unbeknownst to Richard, Helle had hired a private investigator and had told friends "If anything happens to me, don't believe it was an accident". When the truth came to light, Richard had killed Helle, froze her body, cut it up and then ran it through a woodchipper. Join us on the journey to find out what happened throughout Richard Crafts crazy scheme, and how they identified Helle Crafts. PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF OUR SICK FUCK FAMILY! EMAIL US - enterthedarkpodcast@gmail.com We are now alive in Podcast Form find us at http://anchor.fm/enter-the-dark Find us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Enter_The_Dar... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Enterthedark... Check us out!
Helle Crafts was a an incredibly well-rounded woman. She knew an impressive amount of languages, raised three kids, and pursued her dream career as a flight attendant. Unfortunately this would all come to an end when Helle disappears and becomes the first victim in a CT murder case to be tried without a body. This episode's sources: http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/ https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html https://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/ https://www.newtownbee.com/08111999/notorious-crafts-murder-shook-newtown-ten-years-ago/ https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Newtown-s-woodchipper-killer-to-walk-free-15021195.php https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/richard-crafts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6m4tetMN0 https://www.wfsb.com/news/woodchipper-murder-case-from-30-years-ago-was-pivotal-for-forensic-scientists/article_2a473c33-283f-5893-89b2-ad37227da774.html https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php https://patch.com/connecticut/newtown/richard-crafts-wood-chipper-killer-released-prison https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thechalkline/support
Hey, serialholics! We missed your faces! After a week of bad weather and rolling blackouts, we're back with Samantha's episode! She's covering the wood chipper murderer, and it's just as awful as it sounds! Settle in while she tells us a tale of infidelity and murder. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/serialholicsisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/serialholicsisters/support
Richard Crafts seemingly had a great life. He was a successful airline pilot with a great wife and three children. But, by 1986, his wife Helle had hired a divorce attorney and a private investigator to track his infidelity. Before Richard was served with divorce papers, Helle disappeared. Richard very quickly became the center of police attention when they found he had rented a woodchipper and the found fragments of Helle's remains.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Richard Crafts who committed what many people refer to as "The Woodchipper" murder. Over thirty years later, this is still considered one of Connecticut's most gruesome murder cases. The details are horrifying but the clues that the authorities uncovered that led them to Richard are fascinating. You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital production
This week on Spooky In-Laws, Ash talked about how Richard Crafts carried out his murder plot. Spoiler alert! It involves a Wood Chipper!
Was a father of three wrongly accused of murder and his fed-up wife simply took off, abandoning her family? Or was his mask of innocence hiding the true face of evil?
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Pete and Chris hammer out another Brutal Rewind with a discussion on Richard Crafts, the CT man who killed his wife and disposed of her body with a woodchipper. The real life inspiration for the movie, Fargo. They did the topic for their second episode back in 2018, but with some updates to the story and Crafts release from prison, they decided to take another look at the case.Exclusively brought to you by Shaker's Cigar Bar - the most haunted bar in the US. Book a ghost tour or Jeffrey Dahmer Cream City Cannibal tour today!Listen to all our content at Murder Metal Mayhem.Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, and Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Support the show and join the 666 Club on our Patreon page!
Helle Craft was a Danish flight attendant who was murdered by her husband, Eastern airline pilot Richard Crafts. Her death led to the state of Connecticut's first murder conviction without the victim's body.If you would like to support The Fatal Crime Confessions Podcast and get exclusive perks, you can check out our Patreon Page at https://www.patreon.com/fatalcrimeconfessions Recommended Items and Services: Ipow 4 pcs car safety hammer seatbelt cutter https://amzn.to/2wDU3mrSabre red gel pepper spray https://amzn.to/2HLkUzqGrand way spring assisted knife https://amzn.to/3a0HcJ6Fire Stick TV 4K https://amzn.to/2xnvjj1Snake River Farms https://shrsl.com/29vu2Candid https://shrsl.com/29vu9 Vine Oh! https://shrsl.com/29vu6 You can also find us on Instagram @fatalcrimeconfessions, Twitter @FatalCrime and our website https://www.fatalcrimeconfessions.com Make sure to rate and subscribe to our show to help others find us! Looking for FCC merch? You can find it athttps://www.teespring.com/stores/fatal-crime-confessions-2 To recommend a case send us an email at fatalcrimeconfessions@gmail.com Sources can be found at https://www.fatalcrimeconfessions.com Intro song created by Omar Chakor https://soundcloud.com/orcean Helpline Numbers:National Domestic Violence Hotline 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline CALL 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 1-800-656-4673
Las fotografías del caso las puedes encontrar en nuestro canal de YouTube y en Instagram, no olvides seguirnos en Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcast, Instagram y Facebook @DiariodeunCriminal | Esposa y madre de 3 hijos desaparece mientras había una tormenta de nieve. Helle Nielson fue hija única y nació en Dinamarca el 7 de Julio de 1947. Su infancia la vivió en un pequeño pueblo al norte de Dinamarca. Era una niña extrovertida y vibrante, amaba ir a la escuela y aprender cosas nuevas. Su vida cambiaría cuando conoció en un Motel a un piloto de nombre Richard Crafts, que después pasaría ser su esposo. - Síguenos en Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcast, Instagram y Facebook @DiariodeunCriminal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diario-de-un-criminal/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diario-de-un-criminal/support
In 1986, a beautiful young mother discovers her husband is cheating on her and files for divorce. Soon afterward, she goes missing. Discovering what happened to Helle Crafts would take an small army of detectives, forensic scientists, serologists, forensic anthropologists, a police diving team and other investigators to unravel this bizarre crime and would inspire an Academy-Award winning film. Resources: Forensic Files: Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Disappearance of Helle Crafts", FilmRise TV. "The Wood Chipper Murder Case" by Mark Gado for CrimeLibrary.com. "Richard Crafts, notorious wood chipper murderer, released from prison" by Christine Dempsey for The Hartford Courant, Jan 31, 2020. Details about the film "Fargo" were found on IMDB.com. Links: Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime - https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/lets-taco-bout-true-crime "Fargo" (1996) Trailer: https://youtu.be/h2tY82z3xXU
In 1986, a beautiful young mother discovers her husband is cheating on her and files for divorce. Soon afterward, she goes missing. Discovering what happened to Helle Crafts would take an small army of detectives, forensic scientists, serologists, forensic anthropologists, a police diving team and other investigators to unravel this bizarre crime and would inspire an Academy-Award winning film. Resources: Forensic Files: Season 1, Episode 1 - "The Disappearance of Helle Crafts", FilmRise TV. "The Wood Chipper Murder Case" by Mark Gado for CrimeLibrary.com. "Richard Crafts, notorious wood chipper murderer, released from prison" by Christine Dempsey for The Hartford Courant, Jan 31, 2020. Details about the film "Fargo" were found on IMDB.com. Sponsors: Feals: Get 50% off your first order of premium CBD and free shipping by going to www.feals.com/once. HASK: Enter a weekly giveaway for a chance to win a $100 HASK hair care prize pack at www.haskbeauty.com/once. Links: Let's Taco 'Bout True Crime - https://www.truecrimepodcast.com/lets-taco-bout-true-crime "Fargo" (1996) Trailer: https://youtu.be/h2tY82z3xXU
Sometimes when cries for help with domestic violence go unheard and brushed under the rug, the carpet will need replaced due to a gruesome murder. Helle and Richard Crafts were an upstanding couple in the Connecticut suburbs, until that one week that Richard rented a woodchipper, and Helle disappeared. Sources: Filmrise Forensic Files Premier: S1, E1 2015, Wikipedia, Hartford Courant, News Times, Newtown Bee, True Crime & Film: The Woodchipper Murder 2017, Criminally Intrigued: The Woodchipper Murder, Photo Credit: storiesoftheunsolved.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimesandclosets/message
On this episode we'll talk about the case that inspired the 1996 Academy Award winning movie, Fargo. In 1986 Richard Crafts decides that in order to get rid of his wife he needs to freeze her, chop her up with a chainsaw and put her remains through a wood chipper. Check out our website! https://www.loveofmurder.com/ For the crime file containing crime scene photos and more, follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/thetruecrimepodcast/ If lending a helping hand is your thing and you'd like to get bonus stuff, check us out on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/loveofmurder You can also find us at.... https://www.instagram.com/loveofmurder/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88RJtJsWPGZrSqj_YNbjzQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loveofmurder/message
Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode about Richard and Helle Crafts, or their story better known as "The Woodchipper Murderer" Feel free to send us a message, advice, or any requests - we'd love to hear from you! You can find us on - Chilledandkilledpodcast on Instagram chilledandkilledpodcast@gmail.com Chilled and Killed on the Anchor app - you can even send us voice memos there. -Amanda & Sam *Our sources for this episode are* https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/green-beret-indicted-for-murder https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/richard-crafts/ https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Newtown-s-woodchipper-killer-to-walk-free-15021195.php https://apnews.com/c2e45b219ffd2be189a01c5f2ef6fabd https://www.theday.com/statenortheast-news/20200201/richard-crafts-killer-who-put-wifes-body-through-wood-chipper-released-from-prison https://www.wfsb.com/news/woodchipper-murder-case-from-years-ago-was-pivotal-for-forensic/article_2a473c33-283f-5893-89b2-ad37227da774.html https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2020/02/01/richard-crafts-released-early-1986-connecticut-woodchipper-murder https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard.htm https://westegg.com/inflation/infl.cgi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This month, the girls review the headlines and have picked out a few interesting headlines as well as ones nodding to previous episodes. We cover the update on Emmanuel Lopes, the man charged with murdering Weymouth, MA police officer Michael Chesna and resident Vera Adams. Marci also looks into a myteriously motivated murder of a 95 year old nursing home resident. A horrendous update on homicidal murderer, Richard Crafts. There is also a developing story on a sex-trafficking cult on the campus of Sara Lawrence. Finally, after last months Box of Shame, we get a name for the Springfield kidnapper who was responsible for the amber alert covered last month. Be sure to email/comment/message us on our various social medias/email/website if you would like to have any stories covered next month and feel free to email us to just share youre own wild stories!!!-Trial date for man accused of killing Michael Chesna, Vera Adams could be set next weekhttps://weymouth.wickedlocal.com/news/20200217/trial-date-for-man-accused-of-killing-michael-chesna-vera-adams-could-be-set-next-week?fbclid=IwAR2I2HwbcBcN3IcWsKxDXhfxyeBh9NC6FWReFCnIh3tLE0whGl0yhBuvF4c- A Florida Man Confessed To Killing His Ex's 95-Year-Old Lover And Called It A "Life Goal," Police Saidhttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/florida-man-kills-ex-lover-nursing-home-pillow-Connecticut man who put wife in wood chipper released from prison 20 years earlyhttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2020/02/01/richard-crafts-released-early-1986-connecticut-woodchipper-murder?fbclid=IwAR2A6nVafHJC18wjZak0KxAw9ZiT2_WUUw7d0wOD5NhVxVyzdB3WDWuehGU-He Moved With His Daughter To College. Then He Allegedly Started A Sex Cult With Her Classmates.https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/sarah-lawrence-dad-sex-trafficking-classmates-cult-Man accused in kidnapping of 11-year-old Springfield girl charged with rapehttps://www.boston.com/news/crime/2020/01/27/miguel-rodriguez-charged-rape-springfield-abduction?fbclid=IwAR3v4yxl0V5djBXfcvhcbdSQbfEuQKirIvht9pKkxyhJLAh48JIaBV3BVOc
Tammy dives into the horrific crime committed by Richard Crafts against his wife, Helle.
After a decade of marital problems, 39-year-old flight attendant Helle Crafts finally decided to get a divorce from her domineering husband Richard. On November 18, 1986, after a long flight from Frankfurt, Helle was dropped off by coworkers at her Newtown, Connecticut, home. She was exhausted from the flight but excited to be getting home to her three children before a severe snowstorm was to hit later in the evening. As her friends saw her off, it didn’t cross their minds that it would be the last time they’d ever see Helle again. Show written by Lauren Daryani Narrated and edited by Dan Kelton Music by BaBaBeats https://truecrime-grapple.captivate.fm Call the show and leave us a voice mail +1 (302) 468-7477 Please rate the show 5 stars on iTunes and leave a review to get a shout on a future show. Sources Gado, Mark. “The Wood Chipper Murder Case.” Murderpedia.org. http://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard.htm Gombossy, George. “Crafts Loses Appeal For New Trial.” The Hartford Courant, July 7, 1993. https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1993-07-07-0000007613-story.html Mcurray, Kevin. “23 years ago Richard Crafts was more willing to part with his wife than his money.” Newstimes, November 18, 2009. https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php Herzog, Arthur. The Woodchipper Murder. New York, Henry Holt & Company, 1989. Lee, Henry. Cracking Cases: The Science of Solving Crimes. Amherst, Prometheus Books, 2002. Grogan, David W. “The Lady Vanishes, and a Woodchipper Leaves Just a Shred of Evidence.” People Magazine, August 1, 1988. https://people.com/archive/the-lady-vanishes-and-a-woodchipper-leaves-just-a-shred-of-evidence-vol-30-no-5/ Wikipedia Contributors. “Corpus delicti.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 November 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_delicti. Accessed 29 November 2019. Wikipedia Contributors. “Murder conviction without a body.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 October 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_conviction_without_a_body. Accessed 29 November 2019. Support this podcast
After a decade of marital problems, 39-year-old flight attendant Helle Crafts finally decided to get a divorce from her domineering husband Richard. On November 18, 1986, after a long flight from Frankfurt, Helle was dropped off by coworkers at her Newtown, Connecticut, home. She was exhausted from the flight but excited to be getting home to her three children before a severe snowstorm was to hit later in the evening. As her friends saw her off, it didn’t cross their minds that it would be the last time they’d ever see Helle again. Show written by Lauren Daryani Narrated and edited by Dan Kelton Music by Bababeats Call and leave a voicemail and get it aired on the show +1 (302) 468-7477 All of our social media info is at our web page https://truecrime-grapple.captivate.fm/ (https://truecrime-grapple.captivate.fm/) Gado, Mark. “The Wood Chipper Murder Case.” Murderpedia.org. http://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard.htm Gombossy, George. “Crafts Loses Appeal For New Trial.” The Hartford Courant, July 7, 1993. https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1993-07-07-0000007613-story.html Mcurray, Kevin. “23 years ago Richard Crafts was more willing to part with his wife than his money.” Newstimes, November 18, 2009. https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php Herzog, Arthur. The Woodchipper Murder. New York, Henry Holt & Company, 1989. Lee, Henry. Cracking Cases: The Science of Solving Crimes. Amherst, Prometheus Books, 2002. Grogan, David W. “The Lady Vanishes, and a Woodchipper Leaves Just a Shred of Evidence.” People Magazine, August 1, 1988. https://people.com/archive/the-lady-vanishes-and-a-woodchipper-leaves-just-a-shred-of-evidence-vol-30-no-5/ Wikipedia Contributors. “Corpus delicti.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 November 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_delicti. Accessed 29 November 2019. Wikipedia Contributors. “Murder conviction without a body.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 October 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_conviction_without_a_body. Accessed 29 November 2019. Support this podcast
On this week's Podcast, we talk about Richard Crafts, the Minotaur, and the Devil's Tramping Ground.
On episode fourteen The Wives cover the first murder conviction in Connecticut without the victim's body in the story of Helle and Richard Crafts, as well as the longest trial in Canadian history in the Peter Demeter case. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crime-wives-podcast/support
On November 18th, 1986, thirty-nine-year-old Helle Crafts was dropped off at her house in Newtown, Connecticut by her co-workers. She was exhausted after fulfilling her flight attendant duties on a long haul from Frankfurt to New York. Helle was happy to have made it home before the impending storm and looking forward to tucking in her three children. As Helle’s co-workers watched their friend enter her home, they didn’t realize it would be the last time they would ever see her again. 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After suffering for years in an abusive marriage, Helle Crafts filed for divorce in the summer of 1986. Soon afterward, she disappeared. Her friends filed a missing person’s report, but her husband, Richard Crafts, gave various stories that Helle was off visiting relatives or that she just needed some time alone. Police suspected foul play, […] The post The Disappearance of Helle Crafts appeared first on Tiegrabber.
After suffering for years in an abusive marriage, Helle Crafts filed for divorce in the summer of 1986. Soon afterward, she disappeared. Her friends filed a missing person’s report, but her husband, Richard Crafts, gave various stories that Helle was off visiting relatives or that she just needed some time alone. Police suspected foul play, […]
If there was one thing Helle Crafts’ friends knew for certain, it was that Helle’s husband Richard was a violent sketch ball. So when she didn’t show up for work one day, they got suspicious. Richard’s explanations were less than reassuring. Was she visiting her mother in Denmark? Or was she with a friend on vacation? The story kept changing, but one thing remained the same — Helle was nowhere to be found. Then Brandi continues her Johnson County, Kansas, series with a robbery gone terribly wrong. It all started at the She’s a Pistol gun store in Shawnee, Kansas. Becky Bieker owned the store with her husband Jon. She was behind the counter on January 9, 2015 when four teenagers entered the store. Two of them were armed. One of the teens punched Becky, knocking her unconscious. Shortly afterward, Jon came out of a back room, gun drawn. A gun battle ensued. Later, one of the teens’ lawyers mounted an… interesting legal defense. And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: “50-year sentence imposed in wood chipper murder,” New York Times “Wood Chipper Murder” Crime Library “The Disappearance of Helle Crafts” episode of Forensic Files “23 years ago Richard Crafts was more willing to part with his wife than his money,” NewsTimes.com “Crafts unconcerned at wife’s disappearance, her friends say,” Hartford Courant “Chopped to bits,” Daily News “Richard Crafts denies killing his wife, says he believes she is alive,” Hartford Courant In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Owner Killed, Three Shot in Attempted Robbery at Gun Shop” Associated Press, NBC News “Co-owner of Shawnee gun shop dies; three suspects shot during attempted robbery” by Michelle Pekarsky and Megan Brilley, Fox 4 “Suspect in ‘She’s A Pistol’ murder to plead guilty, while 3 alleged accomplices prepare for murder trial” by Michelle Pekarsky, For 4 KC “Four Charged With Murder In Gardner Man’s Death” Danedri Thompson, The Gardner News “She’s a Pistol gun store in Shawnee is closing” by Tony Rizzo, The Kansas City Star “Judge denies defendant’s self-defense claim in She’s a Pistol killing” by Tony Rizzo, The Kansas City Star “Owner of She’s A Pistol tearfully announces store’s closure amid mounting expenses” by Shannon O’Brien, Fox 4 KC “Trial begins for ‘She’s A Pistol’ gunman who claimed he shot store owner in self-defense” by Kerri Stowell, FOX 4 KC “On day three of his trial, She’s A Pistol suspect pleads guilty as charged” by Nick Sloan and Natalie Davis, KCTV5 “One man convicted for role in deadly shooting at ‘She’s A Pistol’ sentenced to ‘Hard 25’ for murder” by Andrew Lynch, FOX 4 Kc
This week the Moms are discussing the story of the first murder case in Connecticut to go trial without a body. This week’s amazing sponsors:Our first sponsor is Care/Of. Take advantage of this month’s special New Year offer! For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to www.TakeCareOf.com and enter MOMS50 Please also check out our friends with Poshmark. Listeners of Moms and Murder get $5 off your first purchase! Just enter the invite code: MURDER5 when you sign up. Our final sponsor is third love. For THE best bra of your life, go to www.Thirdlove.com/MURDER to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at: Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRum Instagram: @MomsAndMurder Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder SOURCEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwkYk9IyN-shttp://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/https://morbidology.com/the-wood-chipper-murder-helle-crafts/https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.phphttps://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/09/nyregion/50-year-sentence-imposed-in-wood-chipper-murder.htmlhttps://www.newtownbee.com/date-fri-22-nov-1996-24http://crimefeed.com/2018/01/34145/https://books.google.com/books?id=AgQJGLh9eJQC&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=helle+lorck+nielsen+parents&source=bl&ots=taoS8xFzOn&sig=H_jqHvu0h5CYl10QTAPvr1LAq38&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx76inqMPfAhUTjoMKHWeHAsoQ6AEwCHoECAMQAQ#v=onepage&q=helle%20lorck%20nielsen%20parents&f=false Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 2 features woodchipper killer, Richard Crafts, who inspired the movie Fargo. Also a review of the Judas Priest concert, crazy drunk stories from Hank Williams Jr. and much more.
Inspired by the woodchipper scene in Fargo, this is the story of Richard Crafts accused of murdering his wife Helle. Two other women missing around the same time and same town. BLOG: https://www.motruecrime.com/ https://www.facebook.com/motruecrime/ https://www.instagram.com/motruecrime/
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