Crime Will Tell

Tom Kamp and his family gathered to enjoy a fun weekend together on his property in rural Texas. When a peaceful camping trip turned into a senseless massacre, investigators didn’t have to go far to find their suspect.

When teenagers Bryan and David Freeman rebelled against their strict religious upbringing as Jehovah’s Witnesses, they became active in the neo-Nazi movement. When the tensions between the angry teens and their parents came to a head, three members of the Freeman family were brutally murdered.

On this episode, we discuss the horrendous crimes of John Weber, a sadistic killer from Phillips, Wisconsin. He has been compared to some of the most notorious serious killers. This one is a real doozy.

On this episode, we discuss the cases of Eliotte Heinz, Claire Tracy, and Camila Mendoza Olmos. All three women were reported missing and when their bodies were found, their deaths were ruled accidental or by suicide and no foul play was determined. Join us as we work through the known facts of each case and examine why some of what is known seems… open-ended.

After John and Lois McCullough hadn't been seen for years, their concerned doctor contacted local police regarding their well-being. An investigation into the couple and their daughter, Virginia, led to a horrifying discovery and an extensive trail of lies and deceit.

On a hot summer night in June 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee, a local church went up in flames. It wasn’t until after authorities discovered a body in the attic that alarm bells started ringing. This is the case of the tragic death of James Chester Matheny and the perpetrator that took his life.

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: hearing your child screaming for help and not being able to get to them. When Mary Jean Pearle’s ex-husband, John Battaglia, wanted to punish her following their divorce, he shot and killed their two young daughters while he forced her to listen on the other end of a phone call.

In August 1992, 20-year-old Laurie Depies vanished from a Wisconsin parking lot without a trace. Her locked car, untouched belongings, and a perfectly balanced soda cup were all that remained. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we unpack the baffling disappearance, explore a chilling confession that led nowhere, and examine the psychological profile of whoever took Laurie—and got away with it.

They say the cover up is worse than the crime. When Laura Dickinson was raped and murdered in her dorm room at Eastern Michigan University, officials at the school hid the details of the crime from Laura’s family and the other students at the school. Following the arrest of another student for the crimes, the cover up by the school and the true details of Laura’s death were exposed.

When Linda Cooney shot and killed her ex-husband James in 1992, she claimed it was self-defense—and walked free. But two decades later, Linda made headlines again when her youngest son, Kevin—the same son who once testified to save her—was found shot and paralyzed in their Las Vegas home. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we work through the details, known and speculated, of what happened behind closed doors.

After being accused of a horrific crime, Roy Jaggers was brutally tortured and killed in the desert near Las Vegas, Nevada. This case is about what horrors can happen when people jump to conclusions and take justice into their own hands.

Two brothers. Two murders. No relation. Dive into the (isn’t it…) ironic and sad saga of the Kissel brothers — Wall Street royalty turned true crime tragedy. This week on Crime Will Tell, we examine the rise and fall of two brothers who met the same fate for very different reasons. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

In November of 2012, 13-year-old Dylan Redwine went to visit his father, Mark Redwine, for a court-ordered visit for Thanksgiving. The following day, Dylan went missing and wasn't heard from again. Years would pass before the family would finally get answers about what happened to Dylan. We discuss the events and secrets that potentially led to his disappearance.

Almost 100 years ago, the quiet farming town of Bath, Michigan was shaken to its core. 44 lives were lost, most of them children. One man turned resentment, debt, and obsession into America’s deadliest school massacre. We dig into the Bath Consolidated School disaster.

In 2003, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn, was stabbed to death by a stranger after telling him she was gay and rejecting his sexual advances. The hate crime sparked outrage among the LGBTQIA+ community in Newark, NJ where Sakia was killed. Awareness of her murder also helped to eventually create resources and support for queer people in their city.

In February 2022, Green Bay, Wisconsin was deeply shaken by the brutal murder of Shad Thyrion, killed and dismembered by his girlfriend, Taylor Schabusiness. This episode of Crime Will Tell explores the chilling discovery of Shad’s remains, the toxic relationship behind the crime, the intense legal proceedings that followed, and the impact mental health played. Content warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions and mature themes.For anyone experiencing a crisis or thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.If you need assistance with mental health or substance use issues, the SAMHSA National Helpline is available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).For immediate emotional support by text, the Crisis Text Line is open—just text HELLO to 741741.The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), providing confidential advice and safety planning.Survivors of sexual assault can reach out to RAINN at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).Young people facing dating abuse can contact Loveisrespect by calling 1-866-331-9474 or texting LOVEIS to 22522.

When a mother makes a gruesome discovery in her son’s bedroom closet, the horrific murder of a beloved member of Grand Juction, Colorado is uncovered.