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E|160 Karen Read UPDATE!
RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES: The Karen Read Lawsuit After two high-profile trials, Karen Read was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Now she’s filed a 46-page lawsuit detailing what she believes really happened that night — and her claims are explosive: • Allegations of a coordinated cover-up • Possible conspiracy among local officials • Evidence she says was manipulated — or ignored • And a narrative that challenges everything the public thought they knew Carolyn breaks down the lawsuit, piece by piece, with her trademark clarity and investigative precision. If you’ve been following this story… you don’t want to miss this episode. 💬 SPONSOR LINKS • Quince — luxe essentials 👉 quince.com/MISCHIEF • Mint Mobile — wireless for $15/month 👉 mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN • ExpressVPN — secure your data everywhere 👉 expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN • MOOD — legal THC & CBD 👉 mood.com/DEVILWITHIN • Monarch Money — smarter finances 👉 monarch.com/IDES • Ollie — human-grade dog food 👉 ollie.com/IDES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 159 The Vanishing: REDUX
E🔎 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — “THE VANISHING: THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF LINDSEY BAUM” Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the cases that haunts her the most: the disappearance and murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum from McCleary, Washington. Her remains were found years later — but the case is still unsolved. This week’s episode revisits: • The original search effort • Interviews that still gnaw at investigators • The emotional temperature of the town as the years dragged on • The evidence that should have led somewhere but didn’t• And why this case remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most heartbreaking mysteries Carolyn is hoping this renewed attention sparks movement — or memory. If you or someone you know has new information, no matter how small: 👉 Email: [email protected] Cold cases move when people speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|159 The Vanishing: REDUX (Bonus)
bonusE🔎 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — “THE VANISHING: THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF LINDSEY BAUM” Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the cases that haunts her the most: the disappearance and murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum from McCleary, Washington. Her remains were found years later — but the case is still unsolved. This week’s episode revisits: • The original search effort • Interviews that still gnaw at investigators • The emotional temperature of the town as the years dragged on • The evidence that should have led somewhere but didn’t• And why this case remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most heartbreaking mysteries Carolyn is hoping this renewed attention sparks movement — or memory. If you or someone you know has new information, no matter how small: 👉 Email: [email protected] Cold cases move when people speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 158 At Last... (Bonus)
bonus🔥 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 🕵️♂️ AT LAST... The Arrest of Mark Anthony Russ: Justice for Tanya Frazier 🎙️ Guest: Retired Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger Twenty-six years ago, thirteen-year-old Tanya Frazier vanished on her walk home in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. The next morning, her body was discovered in a wooded ravine, and the case quickly became one of the region’s most agonizing unsolved murders. Leads failed, suspects drifted into dead ends, and the investigation went cold while the community carried the weight of an unanswered crime. Last week, the story changed. Detectives arrested Mark Anthony Russ after modern forensic testing revealed a link that never existed in 1997. This is the kind of break investigators dream of: science catching up to violence. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Branden Morgan sits down with retired homicide detective Cloyd Steiger. He spent decades inside interrogation rooms and crime scenes, and he understands exactly how cases like Tanya’s finally crack open. Steiger explains the role of forensic innovation, why some killers slip through for so long, and how investigators prepare for the moment a cold case suddenly heats back up. This is the story of a heartbreaking crime, a forensic breakthrough, and a long-awaited step toward justice. 🎧 CALL TO ACTION If this episode hit you, follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Rate the show, leave a review, and help others find it. More episodes and full series at eviocreative.com. Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative 💼 SPONSORS 🧵 Quince Luxury essentials at honest prices. Visit quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping and 365-day returns. 📱 Mint Mobile Premium wireless for fifteen dollars a month. Go to mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN to cut your bill today. 🔐 ExpressVPN Protect your data with one click. Visit expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for three months free. 🌿 MOOD Legal THC and CBD delivered to your door. Visit mood.com and use code DEVILWITHIN for discounted gummies. 🎬 CREDITS Criminal Mischief is an Evio Creative production. Hosted by Carolyn Ossorio. Guest: Cloyd Steiger. Produced by Branden Morgan. Executive produced by Branden Morgan for Evio Creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E | 158 At Last...
🔥 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 🕵️♂️ AT LAST... The Arrest of Mark Anthony Russ: Justice for Tanya Frazier 🎙️ Guest: Retired Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger Twenty-six years ago, thirteen-year-old Tanya Frazier vanished on her walk home in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. The next morning, her body was discovered in a wooded ravine, and the case quickly became one of the region’s most agonizing unsolved murders. Leads failed, suspects drifted into dead ends, and the investigation went cold while the community carried the weight of an unanswered crime. Last week, the story changed. Detectives arrested Mark Anthony Russ after modern forensic testing revealed a link that never existed in 1997. This is the kind of break investigators dream of: science catching up to violence. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Branden Morgan sits down with retired homicide detective Cloyd Steiger. He spent decades inside interrogation rooms and crime scenes, and he understands exactly how cases like Tanya’s finally crack open. Steiger explains the role of forensic innovation, why some killers slip through for so long, and how investigators prepare for the moment a cold case suddenly heats back up. This is the story of a heartbreaking crime, a forensic breakthrough, and a long-awaited step toward justice. 🎧 CALL TO ACTION If this episode hit you, follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Rate the show, leave a review, and help others find it. More episodes and full series at eviocreative.com. Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative 💼 SPONSORS 🧵 Quince Luxury essentials at honest prices. Visit quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping and 365-day returns. 📱 Mint Mobile Premium wireless for fifteen dollars a month. Go to mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN to cut your bill today. 🔐 ExpressVPN Protect your data with one click. Visit expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for three months free. 🌿 MOOD Legal THC and CBD delivered to your door. Visit mood.com and use code DEVILWITHIN for discounted gummies. 🎬 CREDITS Criminal Mischief is an Evio Creative production. Hosted by Carolyn Ossorio. Guest: Cloyd Steiger. Produced by Branden Morgan. Executive produced by Branden Morgan for Evio Creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 157 FEAR (Bonus)
bonus🔪 Criminal Mischief “Fear & Fire: The Byron Smith Case” Home is supposed to be the one place where the world can’t reach us — where we sleep, breathe, and live without fear. But what happens when that sanctuary is violated? And what happens after the fear curdles into something else? This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio breaks down the chilling case of Byron Smith, a Minnesota homeowner who claimed his house had become a hunting ground for burglars… and that he was simply defending what mattered most. Smith said thieves had robbed him not just of valuables, but of peace — that he lived in constant dread, waiting for another shadow on the stairs, another shattered window, another invasion. So when two intruders entered his basement on Thanksgiving Day, Smith didn’t flee. He didn’t call 911. He waited — armed, recording, and ready. What followed would leave a community divided, a jury horrified, and America asking where the line lies between self-defense and premeditated vengeance. Was this a man pushed to the brink by repeated victimization? Or a calculating killer who used fear as justification for an ambush? The answers — and the tape — tell a story far darker than a simple burglary gone wrong. 🎧 Listen now For reporting that respects victims, examines motive, and never looks away from the truth — even when it’s unsettling. 🕯️ From the Evio Creative Network • The Devil Within — possession, obsession, and true crime in the shadows • The Devil’s Ledger — the strangest story you’ll hear this week • The Ides of April — immersive historical storytelling by candlelight • Taboo Treasures — forbidden history & cultural archaeology Follow: @eviocreative • @thedevilwithinpod 🛠️ Sponsor Support Support the partners who keep investigative storytelling alive: • Quince — elevated essentials without luxury mark-ups 👉 quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping & 365-day returns • Mint Mobile — premium wireless for just $15/month 👉 mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN • ExpressVPN — protect your data and browse privately 👉 expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to four months free • MOOD — legal THC & CBD shipped straight to your door 👉 mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order • Ollie Dog Food — fresh, human-grade nutrition for your dog 👉 ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your first box • Monarch — the most powerful personal finance app 👉 monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year 📢 Rate & Review If you appreciate thoughtful true crime that centers humanity over hype, leave a rating and review — it helps more listeners discover Criminal Mischief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EP | 157 FEAR
E🔪 Criminal Mischief “Fear & Fire: The Byron Smith Case” Home is supposed to be the one place where the world can’t reach us — where we sleep, breathe, and live without fear. But what happens when that sanctuary is violated? And what happens after the fear curdles into something else? This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio breaks down the chilling case of Byron Smith, a Minnesota homeowner who claimed his house had become a hunting ground for burglars… and that he was simply defending what mattered most. Smith said thieves had robbed him not just of valuables, but of peace — that he lived in constant dread, waiting for another shadow on the stairs, another shattered window, another invasion. So when two intruders entered his basement on Thanksgiving Day, Smith didn’t flee. He didn’t call 911. He waited — armed, recording, and ready. What followed would leave a community divided, a jury horrified, and America asking where the line lies between self-defense and premeditated vengeance. Was this a man pushed to the brink by repeated victimization? Or a calculating killer who used fear as justification for an ambush? The answers — and the tape — tell a story far darker than a simple burglary gone wrong. 🎧 Listen now For reporting that respects victims, examines motive, and never looks away from the truth — even when it’s unsettling. 🕯️ From the Evio Creative Network • The Devil Within — possession, obsession, and true crime in the shadows • The Devil’s Ledger — the strangest story you’ll hear this week • The Ides of April — immersive historical storytelling by candlelight • Taboo Treasures — forbidden history & cultural archaeology Follow: @eviocreative • @thedevilwithinpod 🛠️ Sponsor Support Support the partners who keep investigative storytelling alive: • Quince — elevated essentials without luxury mark-ups 👉 quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping & 365-day returns • Mint Mobile — premium wireless for just $15/month 👉 mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN • ExpressVPN — protect your data and browse privately 👉 expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to four months free • MOOD — legal THC & CBD shipped straight to your door 👉 mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order • Ollie Dog Food — fresh, human-grade nutrition for your dog 👉 ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your first box • Monarch — the most powerful personal finance app 👉 monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year 📢 Rate & Review If you appreciate thoughtful true crime that centers humanity over hype, leave a rating and review — it helps more listeners discover Criminal Mischief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 156 Amityville Horror - The Demon Spawn (BONUS)
bonusE🔪 Criminal Mischief — Amityville Horror - The Demon Spawn Presented by the Evio Creative Podcast Network It began with a scream in the dark — and ended as one of the most infamous legends in American true crime. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio takes listeners back to Amityville, Long Island, 1974 — where 23-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family as they slept: his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. The killings shocked the nation. DeFeo claimed he heard voices commanding him to act — whispers from inside the house itself. It was a defense that blurred the line between insanity and the supernatural, and launched one of the longest-running cultural debates in modern crime history: was it possession… or pathology? Then came the Lutz family. Just over a year after the murders, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the DeFeo home — and lasted only 28 days. They claimed to hear the same voices. They described green slime oozing from the walls, crucifixes turning upside down, and a demonic pig with glowing red eyes watching them through the windows. Whether hoax, haunting, or hysteria, the story became legend — spawning books, documentaries, and one of the most successful horror franchises of all time. Carolyn investigates the evidence, the contradictions, and the chilling legacy that still clings to that Dutch Colonial house on Ocean Avenue. 🩸 In This Episode • The night of November 13, 1974 — the DeFeo murders and the evidence that didn’t add up • Ronnie DeFeo’s shifting claims of demonic possession • The Lutz family’s 28-day ordeal and the birth of The Amityville Horror myth • The psychic investigators who made the story famous — and the skeptics who called it a lie • Why Amityville endures as the ultimate intersection of crime, fear, and faith 💀 Credits Hosted by Carolyn Ossorio Produced by Evio Creative Sound design and score by [Engineer Name] Written by Branden Morgan & Carolyn Ossorio For media inquiries or press requests, visit eviocreative.com (https://www.eviocreative.com/) 🕯️ Sponsor Shoutouts Support Criminal Mischief and every show in the Evio Creative Podcast Network by visiting our partners: 🧥 Quince — timeless essentials at honest prices. Visit https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping and 365-day returns. 📱 Mint Mobile — premium wireless for just $15 a month. Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text. 🕵️ ExpressVPN — protect your data everywhere. Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to four months free. 🌿 MOOD — legal THC and CBD gummies shipped nationwide. Visit https://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order. 🐾 Ollie Dog Food — fresh, human-grade meals for your dog. Visit https://www.ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your welcome kit. 💰 Monarch — take control of your finances at https://www.monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year. 🎙️ Network CTA Listen to more stories from the Evio Creative Podcast Network, including The Devil Within, The Ides of April, The Devil’s Ledger, and Taboo Treasures. Follow @criminalmischiefpod, @eviocreative, and @thedevilwithinpod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming series announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 156 Amityville Horror - The Demon Spawn
🔪 Criminal Mischief — Amityville Horror - The Demon Spawn Presented by the Evio Creative Podcast Network It began with a scream in the dark — and ended as one of the most infamous legends in American true crime. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio takes listeners back to Amityville, Long Island, 1974 — where 23-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family as they slept: his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. The killings shocked the nation. DeFeo claimed he heard voices commanding him to act — whispers from inside the house itself. It was a defense that blurred the line between insanity and the supernatural, and launched one of the longest-running cultural debates in modern crime history: was it possession… or pathology? Then came the Lutz family. Just over a year after the murders, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the DeFeo home — and lasted only 28 days. They claimed to hear the same voices. They described green slime oozing from the walls, crucifixes turning upside down, and a demonic pig with glowing red eyes watching them through the windows. Whether hoax, haunting, or hysteria, the story became legend — spawning books, documentaries, and one of the most successful horror franchises of all time. Carolyn investigates the evidence, the contradictions, and the chilling legacy that still clings to that Dutch Colonial house on Ocean Avenue. 🩸 In This Episode • The night of November 13, 1974 — the DeFeo murders and the evidence that didn’t add up • Ronnie DeFeo’s shifting claims of demonic possession • The Lutz family’s 28-day ordeal and the birth of The Amityville Horror myth • The psychic investigators who made the story famous — and the skeptics who called it a lie • Why Amityville endures as the ultimate intersection of crime, fear, and faith 💀 Credits Hosted by Carolyn Ossorio Produced by Evio Creative Sound design and score by [Engineer Name] Written by Branden Morgan & Carolyn Ossorio For media inquiries or press requests, visit eviocreative.com (https://www.eviocreative.com/) 🕯️ Sponsor Shoutouts Support Criminal Mischief and every show in the Evio Creative Podcast Network by visiting our partners: 🧥 Quince — timeless essentials at honest prices. Visit https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping and 365-day returns. 📱 Mint Mobile — premium wireless for just $15 a month. Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text. 🕵️ ExpressVPN — protect your data everywhere. Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to four months free. 🌿 MOOD — legal THC and CBD gummies shipped nationwide. Visit https://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order. 🐾 Ollie Dog Food — fresh, human-grade meals for your dog. Visit https://www.ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your welcome kit. 💰 Monarch — take control of your finances at https://www.monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year. 🎙️ Network CTA Listen to more stories from the Evio Creative Podcast Network, including The Devil Within, The Ides of April, The Devil’s Ledger, and Taboo Treasures. Follow @criminalmischiefpod, @eviocreative, and @thedevilwithinpod for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming series announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 155 The Devil's Checkmate (Bonus)
bonusE🔪 E | 155 — The Devil's Checkmate ( BONUS) In this bonus episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan sit down to unpack the disturbing, decades-long mystery behind the disappearance and murder of Mike Williams. They revisit the original episode and go deeper into the investigation — how a simple duck-hunting trip turned into one of Florida’s most confounding cold cases. Carolyn reveals what shocked her most about the confession that finally broke the case open, and Branden explores the psychology behind premeditation, cover-up, and the lengths people go to for greed and control. It’s an inside look at the making of the episode — the research, the aftermath, and the haunting truth that even in real life, evil rarely looks like what you expect. 🎧 Listen now to Criminal Mischief — available wherever you get your podcasts. ⚖️ From the Evio Network Explore the rest of the Evio Creative slate — where truth, myth, and madness intersect: • 👹 The Devil Within — True crime and the supernatural collide. • 🏺 Taboo Treasures — History’s most forbidden relics. • ⚔️ The Ides of April — Alec Baldwin narrates the turning points of history. • 💀 The Devil’s Ledger — Your weekly wrap-up from the underworld. • 🔪 Criminal Mischief — Because every crime starts with a plan. Visit eviocreative.com for updates, and follow: @thedevilwithinpod | @idesofaprilpod | @taboo_treasures | @eviocreative 🎧 SPONSORS & EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Support Criminal Mischief and all Evio shows with these exclusive listener deals: • 🧥 Quince — Luxury essentials without luxury markups. ➤ https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns. • 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless for only $15 a month. ➤ www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text. • 🕵️ ExpressVPN — Protect your privacy and data anywhere you go. ➤ https://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to 4 months FREE. • 🌿 MOOD — Legal THC & CBD gummies shipped to your door. ➤ https://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order. • 🐾 Ollie Dog Food — Fresh, human-grade meals for your dog. ➤ https://www.ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your welcome kit. • 💰 Monarch — Manage your money with clarity and control. ➤ https://www.monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year. 💀 Criminal Mischief — Evil Is Never Random Hosted by Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan. A production of Evio Creative. Follow, rate, and share wherever you listen — because understanding the darkness is the only way to see the light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 155 The Devil's Checkmate
EThe Devil's Checkmate On December 16, 2000, 31-year-old Mike Williams vanished while duck hunting on Florida’s Lake Seminole. His truck was found. His boat was found. But Mike… was gone. For years, authorities believed he’d drowned—dragged beneath the surface by alligators. But there was no body. No blood. No real evidence of a struggle. What emerged instead was a story of greed, betrayal, and a staged disappearance that unraveled into one of Florida’s strangest and most calculated murders. Criminal Mischief digs into how an insurance plot became a cold-blooded crime—and how, 17 years later, the truth finally surfaced from the swamp. 🎧 Listen to Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Friday from Evio Creative. 🩸 From the Evio Network Catch the other shows in the Evio universe of storytelling, true crime, and the paranormal: • 👹 The Devil Within — True crime meets the supernatural. • 🏺 Taboo Treasures — History’s darkest artifacts and the people who chase them. • ⚔️ The Ides of April — Alec Baldwin narrates history’s bloodiest turning points. • 💀 The Devil’s Ledger — A weekly wrap-up from the shadows. 👉 Visit eviocreative.com and follow: @thedevilwithinpod | @taboo_treasures | @idesofaprilpod | @eviocreative 🎧 SPONSORS & OFFERS Support Criminal Mischief and all Evio shows by checking out these exclusive sponsors: • 🧥 Quince — Luxury essentials, responsibly made. ➤ https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns. • 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless starting at $15 a month. ➤ www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text for $15/month. • 🕵️ ExpressVPN — The best way to protect your data and privacy. ➤ https://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to 4 months FREE. • 🌿 MOOD — Legal THC and CBD gummies shipped to your door. ➤ https://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order. • 🐾 Ollie Dog Food — Fresh, human-grade meals for your dog. ➤ https://www.ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your welcome kit. • 💰 Monarch — Take control of your financial life. ➤ https://www.monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year. ⚖️ About Criminal Mischief From Evio Creative, Criminal Mischief exposes the twisted motives and unseen forces behind real-world crimes. It’s where the line between justice and chaos begins to blur. Follow and rate Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts — and remember: Evil is never random. It’s methodical. It’s human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 154 The Back Staircase (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|154 The Back Staircase
E🎙️ Criminal Mischief The Back Staircase: The Death of Kathleen Peterson A fall, a secret, and a story that refused to stay buried. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the most haunting and polarizing cases in modern true crime — the death of Kathleen Peterson, and the man who claimed it was an accident: her husband, Michael Peterson. When Kathleen’s body was found at the bottom of a staircase in their North Carolina mansion in December of 2001, the scene was catastrophic — blood spattered across the walls, head injuries so severe investigators couldn’t believe they came from a fall. What followed would become one of the most debated cases in American criminal history. Michael Peterson’s version of events changed under scrutiny. First an accident, then a mystery, then something stranger. A novelist, a veteran, and a husband with more secrets than anyone expected. And when prosecutors unearthed the death of another woman — one connected to Peterson years earlier — the story twisted into something almost unbelievable. Through trial transcripts, forensic reports, and archived interviews, Criminal Mischief examines the inconsistencies, the media frenzy, and the theories that still divide both experts and audiences more than two decades later. Was Kathleen’s death the result of a tragic fall? Or was it — as some investigators believe — murder disguised as misfortune? 🕯️ Listen, Follow, and Join the Investigation Follow Criminal Mischief for new episodes every week wherever you get your podcasts. Visit eviocreative.com (https://www.eviocreative.com/) for more from the Evio Creative Network — including The Devil Within, The Ides of April, and Taboo Treasures. Connect with us on social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and case discussions. 📧 [email protected] 📸 @criminalmischiefpod 💰 Sponsored by QUINCE Upgrade your fall wardrobe with Quince — where luxury doesn’t come with a luxury price tag. From Mongolian cashmere to Italian leather, Quince delivers premium essentials directly to you without the designer markup. Go to https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns. That’s https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for free shipping and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|153 A Conversation with Bobby Chacon (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. 💼 Support Our Sponsors 🖤 Quince — Luxury without the markup.Shop high-quality essentials at www.quince.com/mischief for free shipping and 365-day returns. 🐾 Ollie — Fresh, human-grade dog food delivered to your door.Go to www.ollie.com/devilwithin for 60% off your first box. 💰 Monarch Money — The smart way to manage family budgets and creative income.Visit www.monarchmoney.com and use code IDES for 50% off your first year. 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless for people who hate overpaying.Go to www.mintmobile.com and use promo code DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text for just $15 a month. 📣 Connect Criminal Mischief → @criminalmischiefpod The Devil Within → @thedevilwithinpod The Ides of April → @idesofaprilpod Taboo Treasures → @taboo_treasures For press & network updates: www.eviocreative.com | [email protected] 🔥 Criminal Mischief — because the truth doesn’t always make the front page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|153 A Conversation with Bobby Chacon
E🎙️ CRIMINAL MISCHIEF“Race, Media, and Missing Persons” — with Retired FBI Special Agent Bobby Chacon In this week’s episode of Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Bobby Chacon — a veteran investigator whose decades of experience span organized crime, counterterrorism, and some of the Bureau’s most challenging missing-persons cases. Together, they revisit two haunting investigations: the disappearances of Joyce Chiang and Chandra Levy — two young women whose cases, though eerily similar, were handled very differently by both law enforcement and the media. Through candid reflection and hard-earned perspective, Bobby and Carolyn explore how race, class, and public perception shape the urgency — and sometimes the outcome — of national investigations. Why did one case dominate headlines while the other faded into silence? What do these stories reveal about who gets justice, and who gets ignored? This is a conversation about crime and consequence — but also about compassion, bias, and the uncomfortable truths that linger long after the cameras move on. 💬 Featuring FBI insights into the Chiang and Levy investigations How media bias impacts missing persons coverage The human cost of unequal attention Lessons learned from decades in federal law enforcement 💼 Support Our Sponsors 🖤 Quince — Luxury without the markup.Shop high-quality essentials at www.quince.com/mischief for free shipping and 365-day returns. 🐾 Ollie — Fresh, human-grade dog food delivered to your door.Go to www.ollie.com/devilwithin for 60% off your first box. 💰 Monarch Money — The smart way to manage family budgets and creative income.Visit www.monarchmoney.com and use code IDES for 50% off your first year. 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless for people who hate overpaying.Go to www.mintmobile.com and use promo code DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text for just $15 a month. 📣 Connect Criminal Mischief → @criminalmischiefpod The Devil Within → @thedevilwithinpod The Ides of April → @idesofaprilpod Taboo Treasures → @taboo_treasures For press & network updates: www.eviocreative.com | [email protected] 🔥 Criminal Mischief — because the truth doesn’t always make the front page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 152 A Conversation with Jerri Williams (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E | 152 A Conversation with Jerri Williams
Interview with Former FBI Agent Jerri Williams On this episode of Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio sits down with Jerri Williams, a former FBI Special Agent, author, and fellow podcaster whose career focused on financial crimes and scams. As one of the few minority women in the Bureau during her tenure, Jerri broke barriers while navigating a world that wasn’t always welcoming. She shares how she investigated complex white-collar cases, exposed elaborate frauds, and what those experiences taught her about greed, deception, and human nature. Now a successful writer and podcast host, Jerri reflects on her time in the Bureau, her transition into storytelling, and how she continues to shine a light on the hidden world of financial crime. Support Our Sponsor • Shop smarter with Quince: http://www.quince.com/mischief for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns. Follow & Connect • For press & inquiries: [email protected] • Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Criminal Mischief. Where the darkest crimes meet the coldest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E151 | Things That Go Bump in the Night (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Follow & Connect • Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative) • For press & inquiries: [email protected] • Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. 💥 Go to http://www.quince.com/mischief for FREE shipping and 365-day returns! 🔥 Criminal Mischief. Where the darkest crimes meet the coldest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E151 | Things That Go Bump in the Night
EIn September 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was housesitting for relatives in Bannock County, Idaho, when what should have been an ordinary weekend turned into a nightmare. She was brutally murdered by two classmates who had carefully planned the attack, filming themselves before and after the crime in what would later be known as the “Scream murder.” In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we unravel the shocking details of Cassie’s murder, the disturbing psychology of her killers, and the chilling role horror films played in their twisted fantasy. We’ll also examine the investigation that brought them to justice and the lasting impact of this case. Follow & Connect • Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative) • For press & inquiries: [email protected] • Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Criminal Mischief. Where the darkest crimes meet the coldest truths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|150 The Manhunt (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Follow & Connect • Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative) • For press & inquiries: [email protected] • Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Criminal Mischief. Where the darkest crimes meet the coldest truths. 💥 Go to http://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for FREE shipping and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|150 The Manhunt
EThe Manhunt It began with a series of brutal murders that left a small community in shock and investigators scrambling for answers. At the center of it all was Travis Decker—a man whose descent into violence sparked one of the most relentless manhunts in recent memory. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we follow the trail of Decker’s crimes: the chilling details of the murders, the chaos that followed, and the nationwide search that gripped law enforcement and the public alike. From the first bodies discovered to the tense final moments of his capture, this is the story of how Travis Decker became one of the most wanted men in America—and the deadly cost along the way. Follow & Connect • Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative) • For press & inquiries: [email protected] • Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Criminal Mischief. Where the darkest crimes meet the coldest truths. 💥 Go to http://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for FREE shipping and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|149 Murder for Hire: REDUX (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. 🔥 Murder for Hire: REDUX. A case that refuses to stay buried. 💥 Go to http://www.quince.com/mischief for FREE shipping and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|149 Murder for Hire: REDUX
EMURDER FOR HIRE: REDUX In 2014, the shocking murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel stunned the Tallahassee community and sparked one of the most complex criminal investigations in recent memory. At the center of the case: the Adelson family, whose bitter custody battle with Markel became the backdrop for an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Last year, we brought you Murder for Hire, an in-depth look at the Donna Adelson case — a story of family loyalty, secrecy, and the chilling lengths some will go to when desperation turns deadly. Now, we’re bringing that episode back, because there have been stunning new developments. The kind of developments that could reshape everything we thought we knew about this case. We can’t say more just yet, but in our next bonus episode, we’ll break down what’s happened and why it matters. For now, revisit the tangled web of the Adelson family and the murder of Dan Markel — because the next chapter is finally here. Follow & Connect • Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative) • For press & inquiries: [email protected] • Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Murder for Hire. The Adelson family. A crime that refuses to stay buried. 💥 Go to http://www.quince.com/criminalmischief for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|148 The Stolen Brain Caper (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|148 The Stolen Brain Caper
EWhen Albert Einstein died in 1955, the world mourned the loss of a genius who reshaped our understanding of the universe. But in the hours after his death, a shocking theft took place—one that would turn Einstein’s legacy into one of medicine’s most macabre mysteries. Dr. Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who conducted Einstein’s autopsy, secretly removed the physicist’s brain without the family’s consent. What followed was a bizarre odyssey: jars of brain matter stored in beer coolers, cross-country road trips with pieces of Einstein’s mind in the trunk, and decades of scientific—and pseudoscientific—study that blurred the lines between research and obsession. This episode of Criminal Mischief investigates Harvey’s motives, the ethical firestorm that erupted, and the strange journey of Einstein’s brain through labs, private collections, and backroom deals. Was it science in the name of progress—or one of history’s most infamous acts of body snatching? 📩 Share your thoughts: [email protected] 📷 Follow on Instagram: @eviocreative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|147 The Sins of the Father
ECriminal Mischief – The Sins of the Father Melissa Wolfenbarger’s story is as tragic as it is disturbing—shaped by a childhood in the shadow of unimaginable violence and ending in a mystery that still lingers decades later. Born to parents later revealed as serial killers, Melissa’s life began under a cloud of darkness. But nothing could prepare her friends, family, or investigators for what came next. In 1997, Melissa disappeared without a trace, setting off a frantic search across Pierce County, Washington. Months later, her remains were discovered in the woods, raising more questions than answers. The investigation quickly turned toward her husband. Accused, tried, and thrust into the spotlight, he faced the full weight of suspicion—only to be acquitted when the case against him fell apart in court. To this day, the question remains: Who killed Melissa Wolfenbarger? This episode of Criminal Mischief examines Melissa’s life, her haunting family history, the chilling circumstances of her disappearance, and the botched investigation that left her murder unsolved. It’s a story of tragedy, trauma, and justice denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|147 The Sins of the Father (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|146 Pie in the Sky Media Presents: Stolen Voices of Dole Valley
EPie in the Sky Media, alongside KSL Podcasts and Lemonada Media invite you to join for a podcast event more than 50 years in the making: Stolen Voices of Dole Valley. A good-looking stranger was on the prowl in the early 70s. His targets were young women, most of them in their teens. While he was suspected in several missing persons and murder cases, his crimes went underreported and underprosecuted. Miraculously, some women escaped and lived to describe the violence he put them through. These survivors now speak on behalf of all the lost sisters and daughters who were silenced by a serial killer with a knack for escaping justice. Stolen Voices of Dole Valley, from Pie in the Sky Media, KSL Podcasts, and Lemonada Media -- out Aug. 19. Episode 1 - Sixteen year old Jamie Grissom leaves her foster home on a bitterly cold morning inrural Washington state. Before walking out the door, Jamie tells her sister, Starr, she’ll be homeearly because it’s going to be a short school day. But Jamie never made it back home. Despitebeing reported missing to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office that night, December 7, 1971, lawenforcement didn’t go looking for her. From the moment she disappeared Jamie is considered arunaway, despite evidence to the contrary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E146| Stolen Voices of Dole Valley (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|145 A Conversation with Jeremy Rebmann (BONUS)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|145 A Conversation with Jeremy Rebmann
ETitle: From Air Force to FBI: Jeremy Rebmann on a Life of Service and the Stories That Follow Show Notes: In this gripping episode of Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio sits down with former FBI SWAT sniper turned author Jeremy Rebmann to explore a career defined by discipline, danger, and the drive to protect. From his early days in the U.S. Air Force to landing his dream job with the FBI, Jeremy takes us behind the scenes of a profession few truly understand. As a sniper, his mission was simple in theory but complex in practice—keep others safe, no matter the risk. He opens up about the intense training, split-second decisions, and unshakable mindset it takes to perform in the highest-pressure situations imaginable. Now, Jeremy is channeling those experiences into writing, bringing the precision and perspective of his career into his work as an author. We discuss what it means to transition from a life in the shadows to one in the public eye, and how his commitment to service continues—this time, through storytelling. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live as a “protector,” to walk into chaos when others run away, or to turn real-world experiences into compelling narratives, this conversation delivers an unfiltered look at courage, resilience, and reinvention. Follow Criminal Mischief for more conversations that pull back the curtain on extraordinary lives. 📩 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|144 Annihilation (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|144 Annihilation
ECriminal Mischief Annihilation In this chilling episode of Criminal Mischief, hosts Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan take you inside one of Australia’s most confounding and headline-grabbing criminal cases in recent memory: the alleged mushroom poisonings tied to Erin Patterson. In August 2023, a quiet lunch in Leongatha, Victoria ended in tragedy when three members of the Patterson and Wilkinson families died after consuming what authorities believe were death cap mushrooms. Erin Patterson, who hosted the meal, claimed it was an innocent mistake — but investigators weren’t so sure. Using extensive interviews with law enforcement and local officials, this episode dissects the timeline, forensic findings, and emotional fallout from a case that has left an entire country shaken. Was it an accident? A cover-up? Or something far more sinister? We explore: • The toxicology behind death cap mushrooms • Erin Patterson’s statements and shifting accounts • The legal strategy unfolding in the Victorian justice system • How grief, suspicion, and public scrutiny have converged on one woman This isn’t just a story about a meal gone wrong — it’s about trust, inheritance, blurred intentions, and what happens when family dinners become deadly. Subscribe to Criminal Mischief for more deeply reported cases from the edge of justice, morality, and madness. 💬 Email us your thoughts at [email protected] 🔎 Follow the network @eviocreative 📣 And don’t forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|143 The Ides of April (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|143 Criminal Mischief Presents: The Ides of April
EEPISODE 1: Northern Aggression April 1865. The Civil War ends—but the peace is fragile, and the nation stands at the edge of chaos. In this first episode of The Ides of April, we explore the days leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We uncover the towering egos, the desperate plots, and the fractures in a nation struggling to heal. What drove John Wilkes Booth—a celebrity actor and son of a famous family—to transform into an agent of terror? And how did his personal insecurities and extremist beliefs ignite one of the most shocking acts in American history? 🎙 Join Alec Baldwin as we journey into the final days of the war, Lincoln’s vision for Reconstruction, and Booth’s spiral into deadly conspiracy. 📩 Have thoughts or questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Follow us on IG: @idesofaprilpod ✅ Follow, rate, and review The Ides of April on your favorite podcast platform. #TheIdesOfApril #LincolnAssassination #CivilWarPodcast #AmericanHistory #TrueHistory #ReconstructionEra #JohnWilkesBooth #PoliticalConspiracy #PresidentialAssassination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Criminal Mischief Presents : The Ides of April
THE IDES OF APRIL EPISODE 1: Northern Aggression Show Notes: April 1865. The Civil War ends—but the peace is fragile, and the nation stands at the edge of chaos. In this first episode of The Ides of April, we explore the days leading to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. We uncover the towering egos, the desperate plots, and the fractures in a nation struggling to heal. What drove John Wilkes Booth—a celebrity actor and son of a famous family—to transform into an agent of terror? And how did his personal insecurities and extremist beliefs ignite one of the most shocking acts in American history? 🎙 Join Alec Baldwin as we journey into the final days of the war, Lincoln’s vision for Reconstruction, and Booth’s spiral into deadly conspiracy. 📩 Have thoughts or questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Follow us on IG: @idesofaprilpod ✅ Follow, rate, and review The Ides of April on your favorite podcast platform. #TheIdesOfApril #LincolnAssassination #CivilWarPodcast #AmericanHistory #TrueHistory #ReconstructionEra #JohnWilkesBooth #PoliticalConspiracy #PresidentialAssassination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|142 Blood Mountain - REDUX
EBranden is on vacation so we're re-running some of his favorite episodes . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|141 Scorned - REDUX
EBranden is on vacation so we're re-running some of his favorite episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|140 The Legend of Billy the Kid (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|140 The Legend of Billy the Kid
EHe was born Henry McCarty. He died Billy the Kid. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we dig into the life and crimes of one of America’s most infamous outlaws. From his first arrest at age 16 for stealing food, to his role in the bloody Lincoln County War, to his daring escapes and final showdown with Sheriff Pat Garrett — Billy the Kid blurred the line between folk hero and cold-blooded killer. We trace the truth behind the myth: ⚡ What drove him to a life on the run? ⚡ How did the press turn him into a legend? ⚡ And could the Kid’s story have ended differently if not for betrayal? 👂 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. 📩 Got a theory or family story about Billy the Kid? Email us: [email protected] 🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share Criminal Mischief — your support keeps the stories coming. Hashtags: #CriminalMischiefPodcast #BillyTheKid #OldWestOutlaw #TrueCrimePodcast #AmericanOutlaws #WildWestHistory #LegendAndLaw #HistoryPodcast #FolkCriminals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|139 The Werewolf Butcher REDUX: Part Two (Bonus)
bonusCarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|139 The werewolf Butcher REDUX: Part Two
EThe week we revisit one of our most disturbing cases ever... The Werewolf Butcher. Jack Spillman had one goal: to be the greatest serial killer of all time. Would he succeed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|138 The Werewolf Butcher REDUX: Part One (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|138 The Werewolf Butcher Redux: Part One
EThe week we revisit one of our most disturbing cases ever... The Werewolf Butcher. Jack Spillman had one goal: to be the greatest serial killer of all time. Would he succeed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E137 - A Mother's Fight for Justice: Part Two (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|137 A Mother's Fight for Justice: Part Two
EIn 2004, 18-year-old Brittany Phillips was found murdered in her Tulsa, Oklahoma apartment—just three weeks into her freshman year of college. Despite multiple suspects, dozens of DNA samples, and her mother’s relentless search for justice, her case remains unsolved. In Part Two of this heartbreaking and confounding story, Carolyn and Branden trace the twists and dead ends that have haunted investigators for two decades. We examine the key suspects, the controversial DNA evidence, and the emotional toll the case has taken on Brittany’s mother, Maggie, who has spent years traveling the country in search of answers. Why hasn’t Brittany’s killer been caught? What went wrong in the investigation? And is there still hope for justice? 🕵️♀️ Join us as we continue our deep dive into one of America’s most haunting cold cases. 💬 Got a theory or a lead? Email us: [email protected] 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @eviocreative 🎧 Subscribe & listen on your favorite podcast app ✅ If you care about cold cases, justice, and storytelling that digs deeper, follow, rate, and review Criminal Mischief. Every voice helps us keep the pressure on. #CriminalMischiefPodcast #BrittanyPhillips #ColdCase #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForBrittany #UnsolvedMurder #TulsaCrime #DNAEvidence #TrueCrimeCommunity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|136 A Mother's Fight for Justice (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. In this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Brittany Phillips, an 18-year-old college student from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose life was tragically cut short in September 2004. Despite extensive investigations and numerous leads, her murder remains unsolved after two decades. Key Discussion Points: • The Crime: Brittany was found raped and strangled in her apartment on September 30, 2004, after being unreachable for several days. The investigation revealed DNA evidence at the scene, but it has yet to yield a match.newson6.com+2Unsolved Mysteries+2The US Sun+2 (https://unsolved.com/podcasts/a-life-cut-short/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)kfor.com+1Unsolved Mysteries+1 (https://kfor.com/news/police-dna-found-not-connected-to-cold-case-murder/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) • The Mother's Fight for Justice: Her mother, Dr. Maggie Zingman, has embarked on a relentless journey across the United States in her "Caravan to Catch a Killer," driving over 300,000 miles to raise awareness and gather tips.She continues to advocate for justice, even as the case remains cold. • New Developments: A birthday card postmarked two days after Brittany's presumed death has emerged, potentially altering the timeline of events and suggesting the killer may have attempted to confuse investigators. • The Role of Genetic Genealogy: Investigators are exploring genetic genealogy as a potential breakthrough, analyzing DNA found under Brittany's fingernails in hopes of identifying a suspect. Join us as we explore the complexities of this case, the tireless efforts of a mother seeking justice, and the ongoing search for answers. Resources: • If you have any information regarding Brittany Phillips' murder, please contact the Tulsa Police Department Homicide Unit at 918-596-9135. • You can also submit tips via email at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|136 A Mother's Fight for Justice
EIn this episode, we delve into the haunting case of Brittany Phillips, an 18-year-old college student from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose life was tragically cut short in September 2004. Despite extensive investigations and numerous leads, her murder remains unsolved after two decades. Key Discussion Points: The Crime: Brittany was found raped and strangled in her apartment on September 30, 2004, after being unreachable for several days. The investigation revealed DNA evidence at the scene, but it has yet to yield a match.newson6.com+2Unsolved Mysteries+2The US Sun+2kfor.com+1Unsolved Mysteries+1 The Mother's Fight for Justice: Her mother, Dr. Maggie Zingman, has embarked on a relentless journey across the United States in her "Caravan to Catch a Killer," driving over 300,000 miles to raise awareness and gather tips.She continues to advocate for justice, even as the case remains cold. New Developments: A birthday card postmarked two days after Brittany's presumed death has emerged, potentially altering the timeline of events and suggesting the killer may have attempted to confuse investigators. The Role of Genetic Genealogy: Investigators are exploring genetic genealogy as a potential breakthrough, analyzing DNA found under Brittany's fingernails in hopes of identifying a suspect. Join us as we explore the complexities of this case, the tireless efforts of a mother seeking justice, and the ongoing search for answers. Resources: If you have any information regarding Brittany Phillips' murder, please contact the Tulsa Police Department Homicide Unit at 918-596-9135. You can also submit tips via email at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|135 A Conversation with Barbara Butcher (Bonus)
bonusECarolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
E|135 A Conversation with Barbara Butcher
ECarolyn sits down with medical examiner Barbara Butcher for an in-depth conversation about the aftermath of 9/11, the Mole People of New York, putting her life back together after a spiritual crisis, and how honesty is the most important aspect of her job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices