Crime Curious

The body of Janice Weston, 36 was on top of her corporate lawyer game when she was found in a ditch near the A1 in Cambridgeshire on 11 September 1983. She had been bludgeoned to death. The details of her life and possible motives come to light throughout the investigation but it is just not enough to bring closure to this beautiful woman's case as it still remains unsolved today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66812075 Who Killed Janice Weston?. On the morning of September 11, 1983, a… | by Eve S Evans | True Crime Hub | Medium Janice Weston - The True Crime Database Janice Weston: The A1 Murder – Crime Immemorial A1 murder: Police issue appeal over 1983 killing of Janice Weston (bbc.com)

Sara is a survivor of child sex trafficking but that is not how she was viewed in a court of law when she was sentenced to life without the possibility of patrol at the age of 16. This one will leave you wondering how we could have been so negligent as a society in general in the early 90's and highlight how far we have come. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Interview with Vogue At 16, Sara Kruzan Was Sentenced to Life Without Parole. Now She’s Ready to Take Back Her Story | Vogue (2022). I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance – A Memoir. with Cori Thomas. New York: Pantheon Books. ISBN 978-0-593-31588-0 Sara Kruzan - Wikipedia

Alexandra Zapp was a young, vibrant woman that had a love and expertise for sailing and charity work. Paul Leahy was a violent habitual sex offender felon with no future. The chances that the two would ever have met in a social setting were zero- but when Alexandra stops at a rest area to use the bathroom, her life and those who loved her would be forever changed due to the choices of Leahy who just so happened to work at the rest area Burger King. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Paul Leahy | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers What Happened to Alexandra Zapp?. She was at the wrong place at the wrong… | by Carter Covington | The Crime Center | Medium Murder of Alexandra Zapp - Wikipedia COMMONWEALTH v. LEAHY (2005) | FindLaw A California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan | AP News

Heather Quan had recently moved in with her boyfriend Ryan Waller and the two were simply spending a quiet night in on December 23, 2006 when two men invade the home, kill Heather and leave Ryan for dead. The details of what was discovered and assumed by law enforcement two days later are shocking. Assuming Ryan had murdered Heather, he is taken into custody even though he had been shot twice in the head. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Suspected Killer Turned Victim: The Tragic Death of Ryan Waller | by Nikki Young | Medium 1-ca-cr-08-0781.pdf (justia.com) Hours-Long Interrogation with Man Suspected of Murder who had 2 Bullets in his Head | by Criminal Matters | Medium Ryan Waller: A Tragic Tale of Murder and Police Misconduct (paranormalcatalog.net) News Flash • Larry Lloyd Carver Convicted for 2006 Murder of (maricopacountyattorney.org) What Happened To Ryan Waller? Footage of Murder & Shooting Mystery Solved (celebsuburb.com)

Reagan Hancock was 34 weeks pregnant with her second daughter when friend Taylor Parker took her life- all in an attempt to womb raid Reagan's baby to cover up her own web of lies and deceit she had weaving in her own life. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell New Details In Taylor Parker Trial For Reagan Hancock Murder | Crime News (oxygen.com) Timeline emerges in Taylor Parker capital murder, fetal abduction trial | KTALnews.com Reagan Hancock Death: Graphic Details at Taylor Parker Trial (lawandcrime.com) GRAPHIC: Testimony in Day 10 of Taylor Parker trial details brutal, violent attack (ktalnews.com) Death Row Information (texas.gov) Taylor Parker sentenced to death for murder of New Boston mother, unborn baby (ktalnews.com) Taylor Parker Allegedly Cut Baby Out Of Mom's Womb, Pretended Hers | Crime News (oxygen.com) Who are the women on Death Row in Texas? | Taylor Parker becomes seventh woman on Texas Death Row (ktalnews.com) Pig named Albert Einswine leads New Jersey police on chase (nypost.com)

Martin Tankleff woke up on the first day of what was supposed to be his senior year of high school only to discover his parents had been brutally murdered in his home while he slept. Marty was taught to trust the police, so he when they told him that his father had regained consciousness long enough to identify him as the attacker, Marty being only 17 years old did not know what to do. Unfortunately, at the time the police department handling the case was corrupt and not interested into looking at potential other obvious suspects. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Marty Tankleff.org Martin Tankleff - Wikipedia Martin Tankleff: Where is the Falsely Convicted Today? (thecinemaholic.com) He Served 17 Years for Murder, Now He and the Friend Who Helped Prove His Innocence are Helping Others (people.com)

Ignacio Jordà González is better known under his screen name in the adult entertainment industry as Nacho Vidal. Vidal has led many people though a spiritual walk to their souls with the help of the dehydrated scales of the Colorado river toad (also known as other names). There is a venom on the scales that is known to have hallucinogenic properties and can be deadly. It was during a ritual that Nacho is alleged to have been the leader of, when Jose Abad tragically died due to adverse reactions from the venom. The 11 month investigation into the fashion photographers death leads them to the home of Nacho Vidal and this was not his first encounters with the law either. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Porn Star Nacho Vidal Arrested After Fatal Toad Ceremony | Crime News (oxygen.com) Nacho Vidal - Wikipedia Nacho Vidal, from 'toad drug' guru to accused of murder - Teller Report Spanish porn star held by police after man dies at his house from inhaling poisonous toad fumes (telegraph.co.uk) Spanish Porn Star Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Toad Venom Ritual – Rolling Stone Alleged "Emperor" money-laundering kingpin imprisoned without bail IMDB. "Nacho Vidal IMDB page"

This case comes with a trigger alert to child abuse. Timothy Ferguson moved in with his biological mother Shanda Vander Ark in North Shores Michigan in 2021 after not being in her care since 2012. In the summer of 2022 Timothy was found dead of malnourishment and hypothermia in the basement of his home- Shanda and her adult son Paul Ferguson had to explain to investigators, the community, a panel of jurors and themselves how exactly they could not see the danger Timothy was in weighing only 69 pounds at the time of his death. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Mother guilty of murdering special needs son (lawandcrime.com) Shanda Vander Ark Tortured Son to Death: Prosecutors (lawandcrime.com) Shanda Vander Ark gets life in prison for torturing disabled son to death (nypost.com) Mom accused of killing son had similar allegations in the past | wzzm13.com Vander Ark trial | Disturbing details of alleged torture, death | wzzm13.com Tortured Son Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement | Court TV Video 3 things to know before mom is sentenced for torturing son to death (mlive.com) Mom convicted in teen’s torture death moved to prison prior to sentencing (mlive.com) Mom who tortured son to death has parental rights to youngest child terminated - mlive.com Shanda Vander Ark wants to keep parental rights of child | wzzm13.com 'I feel like a complete failure': Mom accused of killing her teen testifies (fox17online.com) Paul Ferguson sentenced in teen brother's torture, death | wzzm13.com These 5 Stories of Amazing Times Wild Animals Who Helped Humans in Need Will Leave You Awe-Struck - One Green Planet

Jennifer Cave was a bright 21 year old with her entire life ahead of her until one night she goes out to celebrate her new job and never returns. Unable to file a missing person's report due, Jennifer's loved ones take it upon themselves to investigate her disappearance and make a gruesome discovery. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Preventable and Grisly Murder of Jennifer Cave | by Brianna Bennett, M.A., M.F.A. | CrimeBeat | Medium The Unexplained Death of Jennifer Cave: Laura Hall's trial ends with conviction – but no insight - News - The Austin Chronicle Murder of Jennifer Cave - Wikipedia Exploring the Life and Death of Jennifer Cave in True Crime Podcast The Orange Tree: Former UT students Tinu Thomas and Haley Butler find a history of murder on campus - Screens - The Austin Chronicle

Robert (Robbie) Brower was angry at the world- and number one on his long list of people he had a beef with, was his former attorney Mike Hostilo. Robbie was convinced Mr. Hostilo's legal advice ruined his life after he was sentenced for 5 years for assaulting another man with a hammer. Once released Robbie was determined to seek his own justice by holding Mr. Hostilo hostage with the help of his wife Connie until he was promised a new trial and a free and clear record. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Brower v. State :: 2009 :: Court of Appeals of Georgia Decisions :: Georgia Case Law :: Georgia Law :: US Law :: Justia Brower v. State :: 1998 :: Court of Appeals of Georgia Decisions :: Georgia Case Law :: Georgia Law :: US Law :: Justia BROWER v. STATE | Court of Appeals of Georgia | 01-08-1998 | www.anylaw.com The Kidnapping Story of Mike Hostilo (mikehostilolawfirm.com) Sister of sentenced woman recounts events of Hostilo hostage situation (wtoc.com) Browers found guilty - Statesboro Herald

It has been a while since we have shaken things up with a controversial case, so today Charnell is bringing to light the case of Sarah Pender- who is one of the perpetrators but makes claims that she is a victim of the Justise system. Sarah has been convicted for the murders of her roommates along with her then boyfriend Richard Hull. Although she has always admitted her guilt to not reporting the murders after the fact, she maintains that her conviction of murder is wrong and she deserves a fair trial. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Sarah Jo Pender - Wikipedia Indiana Judicial Branch: Appellate Decisions America's Most Wanted - Watch on FOX Timeline: Sarah Jo Pender's crime, escape and court battle (indystar.com) Retired prosecutor says 'female Charles Manson' deserves freedom (wrtv.com) The Indianapolis Star (indystar.com) Sarah Pender | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Georgetown students seek to exonerate Indiana prisoner Sarah Jo Pender (wrtv.com) 'I deserve to be let home,' Sarah Jo Pender said. The man who prosecuted her agrees. (yahoo.com) "Northern Illinois Shooter worked at Rockville Correctional Facility in 2007" Tribstar.com, February 15, 2008 Escaped killer tells Fox 59 about life on the run Fox 59 WXIN, November 10, 2009 Officer Arrested After Convicted Murderer Escapes From Prison theindychannel.com, August 5, 2008.

Summer Baldwin had moved to Lubbock Texas be closer with her aunt and be a successful cosmetologist. Those plans would change however on the night she met Rosendo Rodriguez- and Summer goes missing. Then when a sanitation worker in Lubbock Texas finds human remains in a suitcase at a landfill the race is on to identify the body and discover the truth about Summer's disappearance. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Texas executes Lubbock “suitcase killer” | The Texas Tribune Decade after her murder, Summer Baldwin's life coming to light with new photos and documents (everythinglubbock.com) Rosendo Rodriguez Moved to Tears During Punishment Testimony (kcbd.com) 'She deserved to live' - Remembering Summer Baldwin, 13 years after her murder (kcbd.com) Last words of a killer: Texas executes man who stuffed woman's body into luggage - ABC13 Houston "Suitcase Killer" Rosendo Rodriguez's Chilling Last Words | Law & Crime (lawandcrime.com) Watch An Exclusive First Look At The Cases Of Summer Baldwin And Joanna Rodgers | One Deadly Mistake Season 1 - Episode 3 Video (oxygen.com) 50 Most Hilarious Things Court Reporters Have Ever Recorded In Court | Bored Panda

Julio and Candra Torres were camping in the beautiful state of Oregon for their one year wedding anniversary when fate would have them meet a man who took one look at Candra and wanted her for his own. This man's actions would change the course of all of their lives forever. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Why Candra Torres Lied to Protect Her Husband's Murderer - A&E True Crime (aetv.com) Candra Torres Now: Where is Kidnapping Survivor Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Stockholm syndrome - Wikipedia Stockholm syndrome | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica Julio Torres' Murder: How Did Candra Torres' Husband Die? Who Killed Him? (thecinemaholic.com) Where is Thomas Brown Now: Is Candra Torres' Kidnapper in Jail Today? (thecinemaholic.com)

When Henry Lee Marshall finds out that his girlfriend no longer wants to see him, he won't accept that she is committed to the father of her five children, George O'Neil as a valid reason to no longer be with him. As his obsession for Martha grows, so does his hate for George. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Man sought in slaying for 9 years is arrested (tampabay.com) Henry Lee Marshall Now: Where is George O'Neill's Killer Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com) "I (Almost) Got Away with It" Got Caught in a Love Triangle (TV Episode 2011) - IMDb

Part two of the Gracie and Grant Solomon case. This is a call to action case that currently need more media attention and investigatory action. Gracie Solomon has made public disclosure of the sexual and psychological abuse she has sustained by her father who has never been charged or investigated. Then in 2020 when her 18 year old brother Grant was killed in what the police called a tragic accident- and accident that her father was the only witness to, the family is asking for help in seeing justice brought for Grant and Gracie. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com)- sign petitions here/donate here. (1) Freedom For Gracie - YouTube CORRUPTION: What happened to Grant Solomon? on Apple Podcasts What Happened To Grant Solomon? Loved Ones Believe He May Have Been Murdered | News About Investigation Discovery & True Crime on Discovery+ | Investigation Discovery Investigation reveals Grace Christian Academy repeatedly failed to report abuse allegations (anglicanwatch.com) Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com) This Church Wants Me to Shut Up About Gracie Solomon or They'll Sue? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Should I Delete My Work to Avoid a Lawsuit? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Local supporters urge investigation into death of Grant Solomon | Local News | williamsonherald.com Former Nashville Anchor Accused of Rape and Murder | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium

This is a call to action case that currently need more media attention and investigatory action. Gracie Solomon has made public disclosure of the sexual and psychological abuse she has sustained by her father who has never been charged or investigated. Then in 2020 when her 18 year old brother Grant was killed in what the police called a tragic accident- and accident that her father was the only witness to, the family is asking for help in seeing justice brought for Grant and Gracie. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com)- sign petitions here/donate here. (1) Freedom For Gracie - YouTube CORRUPTION: What happened to Grant Solomon? on Apple Podcasts What Happened To Grant Solomon? Loved Ones Believe He May Have Been Murdered | News About Investigation Discovery & True Crime on Discovery+ | Investigation Discovery Investigation reveals Grace Christian Academy repeatedly failed to report abuse allegations (anglicanwatch.com) Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com) This Church Wants Me to Shut Up About Gracie Solomon or They'll Sue? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Should I Delete My Work to Avoid a Lawsuit? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Local supporters urge investigation into death of Grant Solomon | Local News | williamsonherald.com Former Nashville Anchor Accused of Rape and Murder | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium

The conclusion to the strange Apple Valley murder and survivor story. Listen to episode 242 first. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Matthew Hoffman | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Matthew Hoffman (murderer) - Wikipedia The Twisted Story of Matthew Hoffman: The Leaf Killer of Mount Vernon, Ohio (alittlebithuman.com) The Girl in the Leaves (Berkley True Crime) by Scott, Robert (amazon.com)

Matthew Hoffman hated the world and most people in it. There was one part of life on earth that he did enjoy though and that's trees. To say he was obsessed with them would be a gross understatement. As his obsession grows, so did his distain for people. after 4 people go missing from Apple Valley Ohio and he becomes a prime suspect, what investigators discovered while raiding his home still has them perplexed today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Matthew Hoffman | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Matthew Hoffman (murderer) - Wikipedia The Twisted Story of Matthew Hoffman: The Leaf Killer of Mount Vernon, Ohio (alittlebithuman.com) The Girl in the Leaves (Berkley True Crime) by Scott, Robert (amazon.com)

Today we have an update for you on the Morgan Patton case which you know is dear to our hearts- and an interview with P.I. Tim Corbett as he discusses his year in review and cold cases and murder for hire cases he has helped solved this year! Interview completed with Tim Corbett 12/11/2023. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

Lin Russell was walking her two young daughters down a country road when she and the girls were suddenly attacked by an assailant wielding a claw hammer. One child, Josie does survive miraculously but with severe head trauma. Not one, but two juries have convicted a man for these crimes although he still claims his innocence today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon The Russell murders: is Michael Stone in prison for a brutal crime he didn’t commit? | UK criminal justice | The Guardian Who is Josie Russell and where is she now? – The Sun | The Sun Michael Stone (criminal) - Wikipedia https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

You asked...and we delivered. In this special episode of Crime Curious we are taking a week off from giving you a crime story and instead giving you an interview with....us. Get to know Charnell and Megan through an interview delivered by one of our best friends....Brain Bath Jason. There are times of great laughter and total seriousness but after this you will know about who we are and what motivates our lives. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

This is what it is like to be a crime curious Patreon member! While we are on vacation this week, we are giving you an episode that was previously only available to Patreon members. Although this is a well known case (which is not typically the kind of cases we cover) we think with the in depth research Megan did you will still learn a lot from this episode. If you are interested in supporting our work and gaining access to hundreds of bonus content click the link below! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

Jessica Pelley was just a 9 year old girl living in Lakeville Indiana when she went to a friends house for the weekend only to come home and learn her entire family had been murdered while she was away. You might think you know this story from other sources, but in our exclusive interview with Jessi and author of her memoir, (I am Jessica) Jamie Collins, we promise here is where you hear the real story. You can find a link to the book below. I Am Jessica: A Survivor's Powerful Story of Healing and Hope by Jamie Collins, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) Interview completed with Jessi Toronjo and Jamie Collins. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

Today we are bringing you a call to action case, I have included the parole board's contact information at the bottom, thanks to our listeners suggestion on this one. This is the brutal murder of 14 year old Amber "Aimee" Creek who was last seen in a youth center in Chicago Illinois and then her body is later found in the woods in Wisconsin. Oshkosh Correctional Institution PO BOX 3530 Oshkosh Wisconsin 54903-3530 #(920)-231-4010 Parole Commission PO BOX 7960 Madison, Wi 53707-7960 The magic mind team has created a special offer to share with crime curious listeners. You get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one time purchase. Go to www.magicmind.com/crimecurious and enter code CRIMECURIOUS20 at checkout Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Strange Murder of Amber Creek | Bizarrepedia (1) Murder of Amber Creek - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Amber_Creek. (2) Murder of Amber Creek - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia. https://alchetron.com/Murder-of-Amber-Creek. (3) Illinois man cuffed for 1997 rape, murder of runaway teen: police. https://www.nydailynews.com/2014/04/08/illinois-man-cuffed-for-1997-rape-murder-of-runaway-teen-police/. (4) About: Murder of Amber Creek - DBpedia Association. https://dbpedia.org/page/Murder_of_Amber_Creek. (5) Palatine Man Charged in 1997 Murder of Palatine Girl, 14 ... - Patch. https://patch.com/illinois/palatine/palatine-man-charged-in-1997-murder-of-girl-14-discarded-cigarette-leads-to-arrest.

This episode we have a special guest while Megan is at a conference...cousin Jenny! She joins us to discuss the senseless case of Rita Curran. A 1971 case that took 50 years to finally solve. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Magic Mind: Create an Ecommerce Website and Sell Online! Ecommerce Software by Shopify (magicmind.com) CODE: crimecurious20 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell “The Stranger Beside Me,” by Ann Rule, published August 1, 1980 SOLVED: Rita Patricia Curran, 1971 – Killer in the Archives Rita Curran: 1971 Cold Case Solved — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime (murdershetold.com) 'The Murder of Rita Curran' (Syn Writes True Crime), 3/27/2022, by syntheticabdiel 'Burlington police say neighbor killed Rita Curran, solving a more than 50-year-old cold case' (VTDigger), 2/21/2023, by Alan J. Keays, Diane Derby 'Burlington police say neighbor killed Rita Curran in 1971' (My Champlain Valley), 2/21/2023, by Brian Wallstin, Isabel Schonemann 'Cigarette Butt Leads to Teacher’s Killer Over 50 Years Later' (Daily Beast), 2/21/2023, by Pilar Melendez

The conclusion to the murders that happened on November 18, 1973 at Gitchie Manitou State Preserve. Sandra Cheskey was only 13 years old when she survived the brutal murder of four of her friends while they were having a campfire in Gitchie Manitou State preserve in Iowa. The only problem is, many thought she was wasn't telling the whole truth. In this emotional re-telling of Sandra's story you will hear of a strong determined survivor who with the help of an amazing detective worked to ensure her friends murderers were brought to justice. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Gitchie Girl Uncovered: The True Story of a Night of Mass Murder and the Hunt for the Deranged Killers: Hamman, Phil, Hamman, Sandy: 9781632137005: Amazon.com: Books Gitchie Girl: The Survivor's Inside Story of the Mass Murders that Shocked the Heartland: Hamman, Phil, Hamman, Sandy: 9781632132000: Amazon.com: Books

Sandra Cheskey was only 13 years old when she survived the brutal murder of four of her friends while they were having a campfire in Gitchie Manitou State preserve in Iowa. The only problem is, many thought she was wasn't telling the whole truth. In this emotional re-telling of Sandra's story you will hear of a strong determined survivor who with the help of an amazing detective worked to ensure her friends murderers were brought to justice. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Gitchie Girl Uncovered: The True Story of a Night of Mass Murder and the Hunt for the Deranged Killers: Hamman, Phil, Hamman, Sandy: 9781632137005: Amazon.com: Books Gitchie Girl: The Survivor's Inside Story of the Mass Murders that Shocked the Heartland: Hamman, Phil, Hamman, Sandy: 9781632132000: Amazon.com: Books

Shocktober is here again and for this episode Megan takes us through her extensive research into some unique origin stories that you might have never hear of before specifically with New Orleans and raises some questions about all we thought we knew about the legends of Vampires. Sources credited in episode

The conclusion with legal explanations by Megan of Shanda's case. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Sources Credited in Episode.

This case is very possibly the most requested of our listeners even though it has been covered probably 100's of times in various ways. Although this is a well known and covered case, we are willing to bet that you have not heard it delivered from the legal perspective that Megan has provided here. This is the very tragic and senseless murder of the beautiful Shanda Sharer. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Sources Credited in Episode.

Brian Wehrle was last seen and spoken to by family members on September 23, 2009. At the time of his sudden disappearance Atlanta Georgia was experiencing record breaking flooding that stole the spotlight from his case. Take a listen as Brian's niece, Amanda Rickles tells Brian's story in an effort to keep his cold case alive. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Live interview completed with Amanda Rickles 9/17/23.

Kirsty Maxwell went on holiday with 19 friends to Spain to celebrate a friends up coming nuptial's and relax for the weekend. Tragically Kirsty never made it home as her body was found by the complex apartment's pool that she and her friends were staying the morning after they arrived. Her family is asking anyone with information to come forward and for changes to be made for the way investigations abroad happen. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell About Kirsty (kirstymaxwell.com) The highly suspicious death of Scottish woman Kirsty Maxwell : True Crime Diva Kirsty Maxwell death: Spanish prosecutors believe fall an 'accident' - BBC News Devastating Documentary Dives Into Tragic Kirsty Maxwell Case (evoke.ie) Kirsty Maxwell: MTV Viewers 'Heartbroken' Over Handling Of Tragic Hen Party Death (tyla.com)

Today we have for you an interview we had the absolute pleasure of doing with the amazing human Abigail Alvarado survivor of being her own aunt and uncles sex slave and more. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview as we did creating it and getting to know Abigail and the author of her upcoming book Jamie Collins. Her book is linked below! I Am Abigail: A Texas Woman’s Childhood Nightmare—And Her Escape From Hell as a Sex Slave/Survivor https://a.co/d/2QgMLex Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Personal interview completed with Abigail Alvarado and Jamie Collins 8/27/23.

Dave Pelzer is the author of 9 inspirational books and has been a New York Times bestselling author for a total of 13 combined years. This episode it is our privilege to bring you our very own interview with Dave as we discuss everything from current world issues to the meaning of life and what it was like for him to overcome some of the worst documented child abuse and evolving into the man he is today....funny, resilient and most definitely charming. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell A Child Called It: Dave Pelzer Personal interview completed with Mr. Pelzer

Dave Pelzer is the author of 9 inspirational books and has been a New York Times bestselling author for a total of 13 combined years. His real-life account of his time in the foster care system from age 12-18 in the book The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family By: Dave Pelzer, is the second of a three part mini series we are covering of Dave's story. This series does conclude with our very own interview with Dave himself about his life and up coming works. To get all three parts at once- join our patreon membership below. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell A Child Called It: Dave Pelzer Personal interview completed with Mr. Pelzer

Dave Pelzer is the author of 9 inspirational books and has been a New York Times bestselling author for a total of 13 combined years. His real-life account of the child abuse he sustained from ages 4-12 was the basis for his book "A Child Called It" and the start of a three part mini series we are covering of Dave's story. This series does conclude with our very own interview with Dave himself about his life and up coming works. To get all three parts at once- join our patreon membership below. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell A Child Called It: Dave Pelzer Personal interview completed with Mr. Pelzer

While Megan was away Charnell and Brain Bath Jason grinded away. This is an interview episode completed with Wendy camps biological sister Aisha Hashmi. Aisha tells all from childhood to tragedy and everything in-between in an effort to set the record straight and keep the memory of her sister, her niece and family friend alive. Interview completed with Aisha Hashmi on 8/1/2023 Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

In 1907 Perth Australia was wrought with disease and society was coming down hard on mothers for the infant mortality rates. On top of this progressionists wanted to make divorce easier, while others believed it would only make adultery and child abandonment increase. This is the backdrop of the time when Martha Rendell finds herself on trial for the murder of her three step children being accused of being a master at deception of science as the autopsy's and death certificates indicated the children died as a result of diphtheria and typhoid, two known epidemics of the time. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Martha Rendell | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Killer: Martha Rendell - The Rendell child murders profiled on Killer.Cloud

JThe conclusion of the Rogers family murder case. Joan Rogers (Jo) and her two beautiful daughters we taking their first ever vacation away from the family farm life when they meet a man that was kind enough to give them directions to their hotel. The man even invited them for a sunset cruise on his boat something the man often did with tourists, and the three happily accepted. The three beautiful girls bodies are found just three days later. The police had very little to go by, but they used some creative ways to gather information that eventually pays off. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Angels & Demons | Classics | Tampa Bay Times Oba Chandler - The Rogers Family Murders — Talk Murder With Me Oba Chandler - Wikipedia

Joan Rogers (Jo) and her two beautiful daughters we taking their first ever vacation away from the family farm life when they meet a man that was kind enough to give them directions to their hotel. The man even invited them for a sunset cruise on his boat something the man often did with tourists, and the three happily accepted. The three beautiful girls bodies are found just three days later. The police had very little to go by, but they used some creative ways to gather information that eventually pays off. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Angels & Demons | Classics | Tampa Bay Times Oba Chandler - The Rogers Family Murders — Talk Murder With Me Oba Chandler - Wikipedia

Megan is bringing us the conclusion of own deep dive case today. In the 90's America's heartland was riddled with methamphetamine. In a case of twists and turns learn how one man went from being a highly intelligent student in chemistry to the creator of some of the purest known meth to ever be manufactured to cold blooded murderer of 5 people all to attempt to save himself. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

Megan is bringing us her own deep dive case today. In the 90's America's heartland was riddled with methamphetamine. In a case of twists and turns learn how one man went from being a highly intelligent student in chemistry to the creator of some of the purest known meth to ever be manufactured to cold blooded murderer of 5 people all to attempt to save himself. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

Conan Hale liked to pal around with kids a lot younger than him for the ease of control he had over them. His life of being a habitual offender comes to a sudden stop when he is involved in the murder of three teens in Eugene Oregan in 1995. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Conan Wayne Hale | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Conan Hale Oregon Death Row (mycrimelibrary.com) STATE v. HALE (2003) | FindLaw Who’s on Oregon’s death row: 27 men; 2 others held elsewhere - oregonlive.com Conan Wayne Hale Oregon (deathrow2019usa.blogspot.com) US woman, 78, charged with bank robbery for third time | US news | The Guardian

Allow us to jump into the way back machine and take you to the campus of The Ohio State University in 1929. Theora Hix was a student that minded her own business and had aspirations of working in the medical field. That is until she was murdered next to the campus as a well known rifle shooting range and the police narrow it down pretty quickly to two suspects. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell This Bakery Break-In Was About as Weird as It Can Get (newser.com) Forbidden Love (Part Two) | The True Crime Blog The 11 Craziest Crime News Stories From 2020 (allthatsinteresting.com) Professor James Howard Snook, Ohio’s ‘Gold Medal Murderer.’ – Crimescribe

Eleanor "Ellie" Williams was a troubled teen and suffers from issues of self harm- but for one town in the UK she makes life hell for a select few with her crimes, lies, racism and attention seeking that changes lives forever. Take a listen to this bizarre criminal case. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Eleanor Williams sentencing - live: 'I am never going to recover,' says victim as woman who told 'pack of lies' about being groomed and abused is sentenced | UK News | Sky News Eleanor Williams: How woman's lies and self-inflicted injuries unleashed hatred and death threats against Asian family | UK News | Sky News Eleanor Williams' family car was 'torched' after mom Alison defended her over false rape claims | MEAWW Who is Eleanor Williams, the woman who lied about being raped? (cosmopolitan.com) How Eleanor Williams’s lies about grooming and abuse unravelled | Crime | The Guardian

Jaden "Shug" Carpenter has been missing since October 2022 from her home in Columbia Tennessee. The last person to have seen her alive was the boyfriend she was living with at the time (we have left his name out on purpose). Jaden is about 5'6 with brown/reddish hair and blue eyes. She distinct body markings including a tattoo across her chest that reads "baby girl" and a barbed wire on her wrist with "Ava" and her nose is pierced. If you have any information on her whereabouts or what happened to her please contact the Maury County Police Department in Columbia Tennessee. Interview completed with Vannah- Jaden's sister on 5/24/2023. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

Charnell had the privilege of completing a phone interview with Judy's daughter Kaylynn Malinowski to get the real story about Judy's courage, strength and determination. Judy was set on fire and sustained burns over 95% of her body after trying to leave her abusive partner. She lived for nearly two years in order to seek justice for herself and change laws for others. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Fire That Took Her | Official Trailer - YouTube She was burnt alive by the man she loved. Then Judy Malinowski testified at her own murder trial | The IndependentInterview completed with Kaylyn Malinowski

Zachary went missing on Feb 6, 1996 while walking to school. Although investigators believe that in all likely-hood Zach fell victim to convicted child sexual predator David Brown aka Nathaniel Bar-Johnah, his body has never been recovered and his mother has reasons of her own to believe he may still be alive. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell A Parasite in the Mind: A Journey Through The Dark Boroughs Of A Pedophilic Cannibal's Mind. Espy, John C. (2014-09-23)Karnac Books. ISBN 9781781813522. Eat the Evidence: A Journey Through The Dark Boroughs Of A Paedophilic Cannibal's Mind. Espy, John C. (2014).Karnac Books. ISBN 978-1782200338. Nathaniel Bar-Jonah - Wikipedia "New York Times, "Charges Dropped In Child Killing," October 3, 2002". The New York Times. 3 October 2002. Archived from the original on December 3, 2007. "The Charley Project: Zachary Xerxes Ramsay". www.charleyproject.org. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Most Evil on Discovery ChannelDiscovery Channel Most Evil

Part Two of the David Brown case, otherwise known as Nathaniel Benjamin Levi-Bar Jonah. He was a serial criminal of the worst proportions. His primary victims were young boys, but he did commit crimes against young girls as well. The totality of his victims and crimes will never really be known. Originally from Massachusetts, David is suspected of sexually assaulting and murdering children across the country before finally being convicted in Montana. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell A Parasite in the Mind: A Journey Through The Dark Boroughs Of A Pedophilic Cannibal's Mind. Espy, John C. (2014-09-23)Karnac Books. ISBN 9781781813522. Eat the Evidence: A Journey Through The Dark Boroughs Of A Paedophilic Cannibal's Mind. Espy, John C. (2014).Karnac Books. ISBN 978-1782200338. Nathaniel Bar-Jonah - Wikipedia "New York Times, "Charges Dropped In Child Killing," October 3, 2002". The New York Times. 3 October 2002. Archived from the original on December 3, 2007. "The Charley Project: Zachary Xerxes Ramsay". www.charleyproject.org. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Most Evil on Discovery ChannelDiscovery Channel Most Evil

David Brown otherwise known as Nathaniel Benjamin Levi-Bar Jonah was a serial criminal of the worst proportions. His primary victims were young boys, but he did commit crimes against young girls as well. The totality of his victims and crimes will never really be known. Originally from Massachusetts, David is suspected of sexually assaulting and murdering children across the country before finally being convicted in Montana. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell A Parasite in the Mind: A Journey Through The Dark Boroughs Of A Pedophilic Cannibal's Mind. Espy, John C. (2014-09-23)Karnac Books. ISBN 9781781813522. Eat the Evidence: A Journey Through The Dark Boroughs Of A Paedophilic Cannibal's Mind. Espy, John C. (2014).Karnac Books. ISBN 978-1782200338. Nathaniel Bar-Jonah - Wikipedia "New York Times, "Charges Dropped In Child Killing," October 3, 2002". The New York Times. 3 October 2002. Archived from the original on December 3, 2007. "The Charley Project: Zachary Xerxes Ramsay". www.charleyproject.org. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Most Evil on Discovery ChannelDiscovery Channel Most Evil