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Crime BistroCriminally Clueless: Tales of Crimes Gone Comically WrongIn this laugh-out-loud episode of Crime Bistro, we dive into the ridiculous world of not-so-brilliant criminals who prove that crime doesn’t pay—especially when you’re terrible at it. From failed getaways to hilariously dumb missteps, these stories will have you shaking your head and wondering, “What were they thinking?” Sometimes, you need to take a dive into the lighter side of true crime, and this episode is the perfect reprieve from the heavier cases as we head into the holiday season.2024-12-0240 min
Crime BistroThe Thanksgiving Day Killer: Byron David SmithOn Thanksgiving Day of 2012, Bryon David Smith, a retired security-engineering officer with the US State Department, walked solemnly and silently into his basement, sat down with a rifle, and waited. The house was dark, and he had taking the extra step of hiding his truck so that it appeared he wasn’t home. His home had been burglarized several times in the past few months, and Byron had enough. It was time to take matters into his own hands. As he sat there, two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, started to circle the property, making sure that no one was there be...2024-11-2537 min
Crime BistroDid Someone Get Away With Murder? The Suspicious Death of Ellen GreenbergIn 2011, a woman named Ellen Greenberg from Philadelphia was found dead at only 27 years old from more than 20 stab wounds. Now, it may seem as if this case would have immediately been considered to be a horrific homicide, and that her manner of death would have instantly been determined as such. Except, it wasn’t. Ellen’s grisly murder was considered to be a suicide by the investigators, a determination that shocked and devastated her parents, who have done incredible work fighting for justice for their daughter. It was only recently, after Ellen’s parents have fought relentlessly to get th...2024-11-1836 min
Crime BistroMissing Person, Murder Victim, or Impersonator? The Bizarre Case of Mary DayMary Day was only 13 years old in 1981 when she disappeared from her family home in Seaside, California, but her case is one of the longest enduring, and strange missing persons cases that I’ve covered on this podcast. Not because the case went cold, but because, until 2002, it wasn’t a case at all. Former Seaside Police Chief Steve Cercone told 48 Hours, “I can’t remember a time when a child was not reported by the parents,” and yet, that’s exactly what happened to little Mary. She disappeared, and was never reported missing until her sister came forward years later...2024-11-1141 min
Crime BistroEdgar Allan Poe: The Haunting Mystery of His Life and DeathThe scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls, a horrifying quote from the master of the macabre himself, Edgar Allan Poe. His life and tragic death have permeated the world of literature for the past two centuries, and the mystery of it all has fascinated those who like to satisfy their morbid curiosities for just as long. In 1849, Edgar Allan Poe disappeared, without a trace, for six whole days, and when he reappeared, he was in an alarming state of delirium for another few days before passing away in a Baltimore hospital. The circumstances, official cause...2024-11-0442 min
Crime BistroHer HUSBAND Tried to Kill Her, But She SURVIVED: The Story of Victoria Cilliers This is one of the most terrifying and miraculous survival stories of all time. Victoria Cilliers, a loving mother of two and advance free falling skydiving instructor, SURVIVED a 3,000 foot plummet from an airplane after her own husband tampered with her parachute. And, this wasn't even his first attempt at killing the mother of his own children. This is a harrowing story of an abusive relationship, and a narcissistic man who thought that he was too smart to get caught, but whose manipulation and disgusting behavior would eventually catch up to him. If you or anyone you know recognize...2024-10-2845 min
Crime BistroThe HORRIFYING Keddie Cabin Murders: Revisited Most horror movies begin with a black screen reading "Based on a True Story," and while many of them are, it isn't often that the story behind the plot is more horrifying than the film itself. This, however, is one of those cases. The movie 'The Strangers' is a nightmare-inducing project that follows a young couple as they fight for their lives in a remote home, stalked by masked murderers who make every moment bone-chillingly terrifying. It's inspiration, the Keddie Cabin murders, is a story that is somehow even more horrifying, just as scary as it is tragic. On...2024-10-2123 min
Crime BistroWho Killed Jill Dando? A Celebrity Reporter Murdered in Broad DaylightThe murder of Jill Dando is one of the U.K's most infamous unsolved cases to date, and it truly shocked the entire nation when the beloved TV presenter was murdered in broad daylight. A neighbor found Jill's body on the doorstep of her own home in London, and she was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. There was almost no evidence, no witnesses, no clear motive, and no leads, and even to this day, the lack of answers in Jill's case is astounding. She was TV's Princess Diana, so widely adored and looked up to...2024-10-1443 min
Crime BistroMURDERED by her Fiancé and his Girlfriend: The Tragedy of Kelsey Berreth In one of the most frustrating and emotional episodes that I've ever done, we're diving into the case of Kelsey Berreth, a beautiful mother and incredibly intelligent young woman who was taken from this world in the most senseless manner. When Kelsey's fiancé, Patrick Frazee, reconnects with an ex-girlfriend of his in 2016, it was only a matter of time before the two of them started to plan a shockingly malicious and violent crime that would result in the death of Kelsey Berreth on Thanksgiving Day of 2018. It's a case that truly embodies the age-old idea that you never truly k...2024-10-0746 min
Crime BistroVanished Into The Night: Where is Brandon Lawson?Brandon Lawson left his home in Texas one night in 2013, heading to his parents house about three hours away. He would never make it there. In a strange series of events, Brandon called his brother asking for assistance after he ran out of gas, and shortly after, called 911, asking for help and police. When his brother and a Sheriff's Deputy convened at the scene of Brandon's truck, there was no trace of him to be seen, and answers would remain elusive until early 2022. As we wait to find out what might have befallen Brandon that night, exploring the details...2024-09-3043 min
Crime BistroWhy You Should NEVER Take a Polygraph: Coffee ChatsThis is the fifth edition of coffee chats, so I wanted to switch it up a little bit, and bring you a really fascinating look into polygraph tests. What are they? How do they work? What does it ACTUALLY mean for someone to pass or fail a polygraph? All of these are good questions, and we're answering all of them in this episode. From the invention of the polygraph, to how it has set standards in US courts, to the implications that it can have in criminal cases. This was a really interesting episode to put together, so grab...2024-09-2328 min
Crime BistroHow Anna Delvey SCAMMED Her Way to Fame: Part 2Part two of the Anna Delvey series, and things are only going to get crazier from here! This episode dives into exactly how Anna has been able to scam her way into a successful career in entertainment and the arts, rising to fame just as quickly as anyone we've ever seen. The episode also takes an in-depth look at Anna's trial, and all of the dramatics that transpired. Wardrobe malfunctions, scandalous relationships, jury deadlocks, and Dancing With the Stars - this episode truly has it all.2024-09-1844 min
Crime BistroHow Anna Delvey SCAMMED Her Way to Fame: Part 1Anna Delvey has been making headlines across the world since her initial arrest and trial, but her true rise to fame happened while incarcerated at Rikers Island. And when people learned about her story, the scams she had been running, and the damage that she had caused, the fascination only grew. Anna Delvey managed to get away with hundreds of thousands of dollars of scams and thefts, largely unnoticed for a long time, only because people thought that she was an heiress, set to receive an unfathomably large trust fund. Part One of her story dives into her background...2024-09-1650 min
Crime BistroDark Hollywood: Judy Garland and the Wizard of OzWelcome back to the Crime Bistro podcast, where this week we're taking on a fascinating story that will satisfy all of your dark history intrigue. The Golden Era of Hollywood is often glamorized, with stunning young film starlets who were pushing the boundaries of the art of movie-making, but what wrongs were really lurking behind closed doors? This episode will reveal some of the darker sides of the early film industry, framed against the tragic story of Judy Garland, and the shocking realities of filming of the most iconic movies of all time. 2024-09-0942 min
Crime BistroRailway Heist: The DRAMATIC Great Train RobberyIn early August of 1963, a highly organized group of 15 robbers faked a stop signal, boarded a mail train, and made away with millions of euros worth of cold, hard, cash. Amazingly, they executed this entire plot within only 15 minutes, however, did experience a couple of hiccups along the way. The twists and turns in this case are beyond fascinating, and it is one of the most drama-filled stories that you'll ever hear, It really goes to show that the age-old sentiment is completely true - sometimes, reality is just so much stranger than fiction. 2024-09-0241 min
Crime BistroFound Dead in a Burning Car: Who Killed Mercedes Vega?In 2023, just over a year ago, 22-year-old Mercedes Vega was found dead in a burning car off of an Interstate near Tonopah, Arizona. She had suffered shocking injuries before her death, and as of right now, there are no official suspects or persons of interest in her case. However, recent developments have added a new layer to the investigation, as only last month we learned that Mercedes, along with two other girls who she worked with, had been the victims of eerily similar armed robberies. Mercedes herself was extremely helpful in the police investigation, leading to the arrest of...2024-08-2639 min
Crime BistroCREEPY Hidden Camera Stories: Coffee Chats 4Oh boy, this one is quite the emotional roller coaster! On this week's episode of the Crime Bistro Podcast, I've compiled some of the creepiest hidden camera horror stories from the fine people of Reddit, and these are guaranteed to give you nightmares. These episodes are so much fun to record and make, since they're a little bit more casual, while staying on theme and really giving us all the chills! Enjoy the episode, and if you have your own story, I would love to hear it!2024-08-1941 min
Crime BistroThe DARK Side of Greek LifeAs we are heading quickly back into the fall months, college students all over the country are gathering early on their campuses to participate in the rushing and pledging of sororities and fraternities. These organizations are supposed to be academically driven, philanthropic, and true homes away from home, but are they? How much do we really know about Greek life, and what happens when the curtain is pulled back and people see the dark side of a fraternity or sorority? Greek life can be an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience for some, but for others, the consequence of rushing can be...2024-08-1338 min
Crime BistroHAUNTED Objects: Coffee Chats with AnnaOn this week's episode of the Crime Bistro podcast, we're diving into a fascinating sector of the world of all things creepy: haunted objects. Follow along through three stories of people's experiences with haunted/cursed objects, and enjoy the conversation! 2024-08-0534 min
Crime BistroThe Infamous Lizzie Borden - Was She Actually Guilty?The case of the Borden murders in Fall River, MA, is one of the most infamous in US history to this day. Lizzie Borden always seemed to be the most obvious suspect, but did she actually commit these crimes? And if she did, how is it that she was acquitted after only two hours of jury deliberation? There's a lot to unpack with this case, and so many different theories to consider. It's no wonder that people are so divided on their opinions here, and I can't wait to hear what you think! 2024-07-2935 min
Crime BistroImminent Execution of an INNOCENT Man: What is going on in Missouri?Surprise! This VERY important episode of the Crime Bistro podcast goes over the case of Marcellus Williams, a Missouri man who is scheduled to be executed on September 24th of this year - less than 2 months away. Marcellus Williams has been exonerated of wrongdoing in this case based on new DNA evidence, however, this DNA evidence has yet to be reviewed by a court, and his execution date still stands. We need to get the word out about this case, and Marcellus Williams deserves his day in court to review this evidence! We will also dive into a disturbing...2024-07-2625 min
Crime BistroHiking HORROR Stories: Coffee Chats Ep. 2Welcome to the second episode of the Coffee Chats series on the Crime Bistro podcast! This episode covers several different true stories from all over the world, from creepy, to paranormal, to some near misses, and more! Enjoy the episode, and if you have a story of your own to share, I would love to hear it!2024-07-2235 min
Crime BistroSOLVED After 50 Years: The Lady of the DunesThe Lady of the Dunes is a case that endured for over 50 years - 5 decades where a woman lay dead, and no one could even figure out who she was. Five decades later, in 2023, the world would finally get the answers to one of the oldest cold cases on the Cape and Islands, and the haunting presence that had descended over Provincetown, MA in 1974 would be peacefully lifted. For so many years, this case baffled and frustrated investigators, and with new forensic technology and testing, the Lady of the Dunes has reclaimed her identity, and laid to rest among...2024-07-1539 min
Crime BistroCoffee Chats: Roommate Horror StoriesWelcome to Coffee Chats! This is a really fun segment of the podcast where we get to talk about some things that maybe aren't completely true crime related, and just enjoy spending time relaxing with a cup of coffee (or whatever it is that you like!) On this episode, I'm going to be telling you some of the roommate horror stories that I dug up from different Reddit threads - some funny, some creepy, and some a little bit ghost-y! Enjoy the episode, and if you have a story of your own, I would love to hear it! Just...2024-07-0827 min
Crime BistroEpisode 29: The Chicago Tylenol Murders In 1982, terror struck the Chicago area when seven people were killed by Tylenol capsules that had been laced with potassium cyanide, a case that to this day remains frustratingly unsolved. This episode covers every aspect of this case, from descriptions of the horrible September day when healthy people started to drop dead out of nowhere, to a full deep dive into the most widely-considered suspects. Finally, we'll get some information as to how this case produced long-term consequences that surround us today as consumers of OTC products. This is a fascinating case and investigation, so grab yourself a fresh...2024-07-0145 min
Tearing Down WallsThis is Halloween
For this episode, we take a step away from politics and into pop culture. In honor of Halloween, we explore the evolution of the holiday on both sides of the Atlantic, what makes a great horror film, and why people find scary stories and true crime so intriguing.
Host Sylvia Cunningham is joined by Jay Velasco, a DJ under the alias Midnight Boutique and the program director of our partner station WNHU (00:58); horror author and Halloween expert, Lisa Morton (05:45); Krümel and Suse, co-hosts of the German-language podcast “SchaurigSchön: Gruselstunde per Anhalter” (or “Pretty Scary: Horror Storyhou...2022-10-3030 min
Crime BistroEpisode 28: The Keddie Cabin MurdersMost horror movies begin with a black screen reading "Based on a True Story," and while many of them are, it isn't often that the story behind the plot is even more horrifying than the film itself. This, however, is one of those cases. The movie, "The Strangers," is a nightmare-inducing project that follows a young couple as they fight for their lives in a remote home that is being stalked by masked murderers. It's inspiration, the famous Keddie Cabin murders, is a story that is somehow even more spine-chilling. On Saturday, April 11th, 1981, a mother and three children...2022-04-0123 min
Crime BistroEpisode 27: The Murder of Emma WalkerHigh school relationships can be a complete whirlwind - they are new, exciting, and often uncomplicated by the stresses of adult life. In a devastating number of cases, however, these relationships can turn out to be toxic, dangerous, violent, and even deadly. Such was the case for Emma Walker, a beautiful 16 year old from Knoxville, Tennessee with big dreams and a bright future. Emma was found shot to death in her own bed by her mother Jill on November 21st of 2016, and the investigation quickly turned up a name - Riley Gaul. Riley was Emma's recent ex-boyfriend, a possessive...2022-03-2422 min
Crime BistroEpisode 26: The Death of Kendrick JohnsonThis episode covers the gripping details of the case of Kendrick Johnson, which has been a fight to discover the truth since 2013. On January 10th of that year, high school student Kendrick Johnson didn't return from school, immediately scaring his family into a search that would end the next morning when his body was discovered, horrifyingly, rolled up in a wrestling mat in the gym at Lowndes High School. Police immediately announced the death to be a tragic accident, however, the details of this case go much deeper, and upon some investigation, the theory of an accident starts to...2022-03-1721 min
Crime BistroEpisode 25: The Disappearance of Cynthia AndersonSo far on this podcast, we have covered a variety of missing persons cases, however, for any true crime enthusiast, it can be nearly impossible to even scratch the surface. The Namus.gov website estimates that about 600,000 people disappear each year, and while obviously not all of these cases involve a crime or any sort of foul play, the number is entirely overwhelming. In this vastly long list of missing persons, however, there are some cases that will always stick out as especially disturbing, and the case of Cynthia Anderson is absolutely one such example. Cynthia vanished from her...2022-03-1017 min
Crime BistroEpisode 24: The Somerton ManReferred to as Australia's greatest mystery, the unknown, nameless Somerton man washed up on the shore of Adelaide in December of 1948, and has to this day never been identified. This death baffles law enforcement to this day, and the case is so opaque that not only do we not know the identity of the Somerton man, we don't know what killed him, and it can't even be said for sure if foul play was involved. The only real clue is a small slip of paper that was found in a secret pocket in the man's clothing, a piece of...2022-03-0320 min
Crime BistroEpisode 23: The Black DahliaOn the morning of January 15th, 1947, just before 11 am, Betty Bersinger was taking her child for a walk in a Las Angeles neighborhood when her eyes fell on something that she first assumed to be a mannequin. Another look revealed that the sight was much more sinister, and she was instead looking at the posed body of 22 year old Elizabeth Short, later dubbed the "Black Dahlia." Panicked, she grabbed her daughter and ran for the nearest phone to call the police. First responders arrived at the horrible scene quickly, and were able to identify Elizabeth using her fingerprints on...2022-02-2520 min
Crime BistroEpisode 22: The Disappearance of Jennifer KesseTwenty-four year old Jennifer Kesse was a happy, successful, well-loved young woman at the time that she went missing on Tuesday, January 24th of 2006. She had recently received a well-deserved promotion, had just returned from a wonderful long weekend with friends and her long-distance boyfriend, and she sounded thrilled on the phone with her mother only the day before she disappeared without so much as a trace. The police investigation turned up almost no viable leads in their search for Jennifer, which has led to some extremely unique circumstances in this case, as the family themselves, along with a...2022-02-1721 min
Crime BistroEpisode 21: The Death of Jessica Easterly On August 12th of 2019 begins the story of Jessica Easterly as she is known to the media, the day that she called her best friend Maria in desperate need of a ride to get away from her husband, Justin Durning. Maria arranged to go and pick up her friend the next morning, August 13th, but after having a brief correspondence with Jessica that day, neither Maria nor anyone else heard from the beautiful 43 year old again. Jessica's body was discovered a short time later, heartbreakingly, by her own sister Audrey, however, her case is to this day far from...2022-02-1023 min
Crime BistroBonus Episode: The Legend of BigfootThe legend of Bigfoot has captivated people for numerous decades following the release of the extremely famous and controversial Patterson-Gimlin film in 1967. Bigfoot was initially popularized in the mainstream media in 1958, however, after a man named Ray Wallace became famous nearly overnight for making casts of unusually large footprints that he found near a worksite in northern California. Despite the recency of these two more sensationalized occurrences, however, legends of creatures such as Bigfoot have been in existence for nearly as long as humans themselves, and the sasquatch in particular can be traced concretely back to Native Americans, specifically...2022-01-2121 min
Crime BistroEpisode 20: The Cold Case SquadReports of skeletal remains being found throughout the Grand Canyon are relatively commonplace, especially over the last 100 years. This is understandable, however, considering the high number of cold cases that the Coconino County Sheriff's office has in their database. The sheer amount of disappearances, unattended deaths, and homicides, as well as the need to identify remains, has led the county to found a unit that is known as the 'Cold Case Squad.' The Cold Case Squad works on identifying victims of accidents, suicides, and murders, sometimes creating names for these people in an attempt to create identities, including...2022-01-2018 min
Crime BistroThe Disappearance of Brandon Lawson: Edition 1Brandon Lawson was only 26 years old when he went missing on August 9th, 2013. That night, he had gotten into a fight with his common-law wife Ladessa and left their home. When his truck ran out of gas, he called his brother and asked him to bring him a gas can. When Kyle got there, however, Brandon was nowhere to be seen. They were speaking on the phone when a police officer pulled up behind Brandon's truck, and Brandon said to Kyle, "One time, run!" As Kyle would later explain, this means "law enforcement, run." This means that Brandon was...2022-01-1323 min
Crime BistroEpisode 18: The Chris Watts MurdersIn the summer of 2018, Chris Watts and his then wife Shan'aan had just discovered they were expecting a son to join their 4 year old Bella and 3 year old Celeste. They lived in a suburb of Denver, a town called Frederick, Colorado. The lives of the couple centered around their daughters, as they were balancing Chris' job as an operator at Anadarko Petroleum and Shan'aan's frequent business trips for a nutrition supplement company called Le-Vel. Outwardly, the two appeared to be a happy family, but Shan'aan had been telling her friends about some trouble in the relationship between her and...2022-01-0622 min
Crime BistroEpisode 17: The Mysterious Death of Jelani DayOn August 24th of 2021, Jelani Day failed to show up for class and skipped a meeting that he had planned with the director of clinical education at his graduate school program. He was reported missing the next day, and investigators were confused when his car was found abandoned in a wooded area over an hour away from where he lived. Jelani's body was discovered on the bank of the Illinois River on September 3rd, and the manner of death is still undetermined, though the investigation is still ongoing. This is a prime example of a case with questions but...2021-12-3022 min
Crime BistroEpisode 16: The Murder of Sherri RasmussenOn February 24 of 1986, the life of a young Sherri Rasmussen was cruelly taken from her in her own Los Angeles home by an unknown assailant. She was newly married, highly successful in her nursing career, and had a bright and exciting future ahead of her, however, her murder remained unsolved for over two decades, until the case finally broke in 2009. The original detectives on Sherri's case wrote the tragedy off as a burglary gone wrong, which caused the investigation to stall for many years, until a new set of eyes breathed new life into it. This episode covers Sherri's...2021-12-2322 min
Crime BistroEpisode 15: Danielle Imbo and Richard PetroneIn the late night hours of February 19, 2005, Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone left Abeline's Bar on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and vanished, seeminly into thin air. To this day, neither Danielle or Richard have been seen or heard from, and Richard's massive Dodge Dakota pickup truck is just as elusive. Investigators have monitored all of their accounts, checked security camera footage from South Street and from the surrounding Philadelphia bridges connecting the city to New Jersey, where the couple was headed, with absolutely no trace of them. Theories have sprung up over the years, however, there isn't even...2021-12-1624 min
Crime BistroEpisode 14: Jennifer PanIn Ontario, Canada, in 2010, a home invasion became national news when it was reported that the residence of Vietnamese immigrants Bich-Ha and Hann Pan and their children Jennifer and Felix Pan was broken into. The horrific scene resulted in the death of Bich-Ha and serious injury to Hann Pan, but what followed this news was far more disturbing as police began to suspect that the daughter, Jennifer Pan herself, had orchestrated the brutal attack on her parents. The subsequent investigation into Jennifer revealed a 7 year long web of lies and a careful murder-for-hire plot that devastated the Pan family...2021-12-0921 min
Crime BistroEpisode 13: The WatcherThe case of "The Watcher" follows the infamous horrors faced by the Broaddus family as they moved into their Westfield, New Jersey dream home in 2014, only to receive letters from an anonymous individual who claimed their family had been watching the home for generations. The family found themselves in an impossible situation, unable to sell the home once the rumors of the Watcher spread, and unable to move in out of fear for their children's safety. To this day, while multiple theories have been investigated, the watcher has remained anonymous, and for all we know, they could still be...2021-12-0218 min
Crime BistroEpisode 12: The Marilyn Monroe ConspiracyMarilyn Monroe is one of the most iconic names in American film history, rising to fame in the 1950's as a model and commercially successful actress with many significant awards and roles. From humble beginnings, Marilyn became one of the most recognized faces in Hollywood, and she was one of the first women to be celebrated as a celebrity in the manner they are treated today. Fame came at a cost for Marilyn, however, and she struggled with a number of mental health issues, including depression, and the last years of her life were rather lonely. She passed away...2021-11-2322 min
Crime BistroEpisode 11: Mary Bell: The 11 Year Old Serial KillerThis episode covers the tragically creepy story of Mary Bell, one of the youngest killers in the history of the UK. Mary Bell committed her first murder on May 25, 1968, the day before her eleventh birthday, killing 4 year old Martin Brown in a disturbing manner. Mary's behavior following her first murder was even more alarming, and she only escalated in violence from there, killing three year old Brian Howe on July 31 of that same year. This episode covers Mary's traumatic childhood experiences that may have led her down a path of violence at such a young age, as well as...2021-11-1826 min
Crime BistroEpisode 10: The Vanishing of Brandon SwansonThis mysterious episode covers the vanishing of nineteen year old Brandon Swanson on a freezing Minnesota night in 2008, and the ensuing investigation that left authorities with absolutely nothing. During the early morning hours of May 14th, Brian and Annette Swanson received a call from their son Brandon, who was asking them for a ride after driving his Chevrolet Lumina sedan into a ditch in Lynd, Minnesota. His parents got up and made the quick ten minute drive to the road Brandon described, but they could not find their son anywhere in the darkness. They remained on the phone with...2021-11-1124 min
Crime BistroEpisode 9: 'The Staircase'The case known as 'The Staircase' follows the death of Kathleen Peterson on December 9 of 2001, and the subsequent legal battle that occupied the next decades of her husband Michael Peterson's life, who immediately fell under suspicion. Kathleen was found dead in her home at the bottom of their back staircase, coated by and surrounded with blood spatters, that led investigators to believe the scene was much too violent to have been caused by a fall down the stairs. Michael's legal struggle saw many ups and downs in his determined effort to prove his innocence, but was he? Sometimes, charisma...2021-11-0428 min
Crime BistroHalloween Bonus Episode: The Amityville Murder HouseThis creepy Halloween bonus episode explores the horrors and mystery surrounding the infamous Amityville Murder House. The legend began in the early hours of November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. picked up a Marlin rifle and shot all six of his family members execution style as they were lying in their beds. His subsequent defense plea detailed that he had heard voices telling him to commit the atrocity, which began a whirlwind of paranormal speculations that peaked when the next owners of the home published about their own experiences. That couple, George and Kathy Lutz, became famous for thir 28 days...2021-10-3118 min
Crime BistroEpisode 8: The Yuba County 5This episode covers the odd circumstances behind the deaths of the Yuba County Five, diving into some of the most bizarre unanswered questions in California true crime history. On Febuary 24, 1978, a group of five men from Yuba County attended a basketball game at California State University, piling into a Mercury Montenegro and driving off into the night, never to be seen alive again. The car was found 4,500 feet up a mountain road in the Plumas National Forest abandoned with the keys missing, but the vehicle was not stuck in the snow, still had gas in the tank, and started...2021-10-2826 min
Crime BistroEpisode 7: The Murder of Charles SessumsThis episode covers the murder of Texas A&M senior Charles Sessums in the 1926 college football riot during the halftime of an infamous rivalry game. The budding rivalry between Texas A&M and Baylor University was one of the original rivalries in the sport, which was still relatively new at the time, and in October 1926, tensions boiled over, leading to a violent outbursts between fans on the field, and ending in tragedy for the 24 year old, who was set to graduate the following Spring. The murder was followed by a private investigation by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, and the...2021-10-2124 min
Crime BistroBonus Episode: The Psychology of Serial Killers This exciting first bonus episode of Crime Bistro dives into the psychology of serial killers, some of the most feared criminals, and explores the field of research that many investigators and criminal psychologists have been fascinated by for decades. The episode covers questions including:What is a serial killer?What role does childhood play in the development of a serial killer?What are the common motives of serial killers?And more...Listen to the episode to learn more about this expanding field of research, and to learn a bit...2021-10-1721 min
Crime BistroEpisode 6: The Zodiac KillerThis episode explores the timeline of the crimes of the infamous Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who was active in the San Francisco area of California in the 1960s and 1970s. The Zodiac Killer is one of America's most well known unsolved cases, and it has recently hit headlines again as an independent group of investigators claim to have found concrete evidence linking his crimes to a singular individual. Has this case really been solved? Or does the Zodiac Killer remain a shadow figure in the world of true crime? Listen to the episode to form your own opinion...2021-10-1418 min
Crime BistroEpisode 5: The Disappearance of Jodi HuisentruitThis episode covers the case of Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor from Mason City, Iowa, who went missing without a trace on June 27, 1995, in one of the most infamous unsolved cases from Iowa to this day. We cover Jodi's life and the weeks leading up to her disappearance, as well as examining some interesting suspects and the search for answers that Jodi's family has not given up on over 20 years later. Visit the show notes for this episode at https://www.crimebistro.com/ for the family's resources and all of the source material.2021-10-0723 min
Crime BistroEpisode 4: The Infamous Diane DownsThis episode details the disturbing behavior and crimes of the infamous mother Diane Downs. On May 19th, 1983, Diane brought her three children on a deadly late night drive that ended in tragedy, becoming one of Oregon's most infamous murder cases of all time. Diane was punished for her crimes against her children, and this show dives into her early life, psychological troubles, and the distressing motive behind her attack on her own family. The source materials for this story are located on the Crime Bistro, as well as a link to a video from the police investigation where Diane...2021-09-3023 min
Crime BistroEpisode 3: The Princess Diana ConspiracyThis episode takes a fascinating deep dive into the bizarre events surrounding the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana passed away in a car accident in the early morning hours of August 31, 1997, an event that was immediately sensationalized in the press throughout the world. Soon after, people started to notice some oddities in the reports from that night, warranting several investigations into whether or not this was truly an accident, or if Diana's death was a planned assasination. There likely won't ever be a definite answer in this case, but make sure to listen in to the...2021-09-2231 min
Crime BistroEpisode 2: The Murders at White House FarmsThis podcast episode examines the lives of the Bamber family leading up to their brutal murders on August 7th, 1985, at White House Farms in Essex County. The story explores the framing of Sheila Bamber for the crimes, and the eventual investigation, trial, and conviction of Jeremy Bamber for the murder of his immediate family. This is a case that is less famous in the US, but tells a bizarre story for investigators and crime enthusiests alike, and I have always been personally fascinated by the details.2021-09-2230 min
Crime BistroEpisode 1: The Disappearance of Maura MurrayThe first episode of this podcast dives into the bizarre disappearance of Maura Murray. A case that remains open to this day in New Hampshire, Maura vanished on the night of February 11th, 2004. Following a vehicle crash on that evening, by the time police responded to the scene, Maura and all traces of her were gone, and nothing has been seen of her since. Family and friends have continued their search for her over the years, and remain hopeful that they will one day receive some answers in this case. The podcast details Maura's life, as well as the...2021-09-2227 min