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Residue: A True Crime PodcastThe Stalking of Laurie ShowSend us a textLaurie Show was a 16-year-old high school student from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose life was tragically cut short in 1991 in a brutal act of jealousy and revenge. She had briefly dated an older teen, Lawrence Yunkin, who was in a volatile relationship with another teenager, Michelle Lambert. Lambert became increasingly obsessed with harassing and threatening Laurie. On the morning of December 20, 1991, Laurie was attacked and murdered in her home by Lambert and her friend Tabitha Buck. The horrifying case gained national attention and led to lengthy trials, appeals, and changes in Pennsylvania’s an...
2025-09-1652 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastFace Value: The Marla Hanson StorySend us a textThe Marla Hanson Story is a dramatic retelling of a real-life tragedy. The film follows Marla Hanson, a young and ambitious model who moves to New York City to pursue her career. She rents an apartment from Steve Roth, a makeup artist with whom she initially forms a friendship. However, when Marla rebuffs his unwanted romantic advances, Roth's interest turns dark and obsessive.Consumed by rejection and jealousy, Roth arranges for two men to attack Marla. An ambush that leaves her face slashed with a razor permanently scarring her physically and...
2025-09-0942 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom: The Wanda Holloway StorySend us a textIn 1991, Wanda Holloway, a mother from Channelview, Texas, became the center of national outrage when she attempted to hire a hitman to kill the mother of her daughter’s cheerleading rival. Holloway believed that eliminating the rival’s mother would emotionally destabilize the girl freeing up a coveted spot on the high school cheerleading squad for her own daughter.Her plan unraveled when the man she approached for help, her ex-brother-in-law, went to the police and recorded her murder-for-hire plot. Holloway was arrested, tried, and convicted, sparking headlines across the country and...
2025-09-0233 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSmall Sacrifices: Diane Downs, Part 2Send us a textPART 2 .... In 1983, Diane Downs drove her three children to an Oregon hospital — one dead, two critically injured — claiming a stranger had attacked them. But investigators quickly uncovered a much darker truth. In this PART TWO episode, we look at the shocking real-life crime committed by Downs and how it was brought to the screen in the 1989 TV movie Small Sacrifices, starring Farrah Fawcett. We explore the case, Diane's past, and how the film captured one of the most cold-blooded crimes in modern history.Sources:
2025-08-2641 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSmall Sacrifices: Diane Downs, Part 1Send us a textIn 1983, Diane Downs drove her three children to an Oregon hospital — one dead, two critically injured — claiming a stranger had attacked them. But investigators quickly uncovered a much darker truth. In this PART ONE episode, we look at the shocking real-life crime committed by Downs and how it was brought to the screen in the 1989 TV movie Small Sacrifices, starring Farrah Fawcett. We explore the case, Diane's past, and how the film captured one of the most cold-blooded crimes in modern history.Sour...
2025-08-1938 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMade For TV Movie Series: Love's Deadly Triangle - The Texas Cadet Murder of Adrianne JonesSend us a textIn 1995, a tragic crime in Grand Prairie, Texas, shocked the nation and became known as the Texas Cadet Murder. The case involved two promising high school students—Diane Zamora and David Graham—both of whom were aspiring military cadets with bright futures ahead of them. Their intense romantic relationship took a dark turn when jealousy and obsession spiraled into violence.According to court records, Graham confessed to Zamora that he had a brief encounter with fellow student Adrianne Jones, a 16-year-old track star. Enraged by the revelation, Zamora reportedly demanded he "make...
2025-08-1251 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMade For TV Movie Series: No One Would Tell - The Murder of Amy CarnevaleSend us a textAmy Carnevale was a vibrant 14-year-old girl from Massachusetts—kind, popular, and full of promise. In what seemed like a typical teenage romance, she began dating an older boy. But as their relationship unfolded, so did a pattern of control, jealousy, and escalating red flags that too many people overlooked. Her tragic story would later inspire the 1996 TV movie No One Would Tell, serving as a powerful reminder of the dangers of ignoring abuse—even when it’s happening in plain sight.Sources: https...
2025-08-0521 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMiracle: The Survival of Teka AdamsSend us a textIn December 2009, 29-year-old Teka Adams was nearly full-term in her pregnancy and trying to rebuild her life after homelessness. When a woman posing as a social worker offered her free baby supplies, Teka thought it was a chance to provide for her future child. What followed was a horrifying four-day ordeal of captivity, deception, and survival.In this episode, we tell the story of how Teka Adams endured a rare and brutal crime known as fetal abduction — and survived. Sources:htt...
2025-07-2925 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Chain: The Murder of Kimberly HoltonSend us a textIn October 2003, a decomposed body surfaced off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey. Chained at the ankles, bound in duct tape, and gnawed by sea life — this was no accident. Within hours, the body was identified as 16-year-old Kimberly Holton, a missing foster child from Dover, Delaware.Kimberly’s case would unravel a chilling chain of events involving foster care failures, jealousy, betrayal, and a horrifying method of body disposal few could imagine. Investigators would trace a single link of chain to a hardware store… uncover a distur...
2025-07-2225 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSleeping With The Enemy: The Laurie Kellogg StorySend us a textLaurie Kellogg was just 16 when she met a man more than twice her age — a man who would later become her husband. To some, it looked like a scandal from the start. But no one could have predicted how it would end: with a gunshot in the middle of the night... and a group of teenagers caught in the middle of a murder plot. Was Laurie Kellogg a calculating instigator? Or was she a teenager trapped in a life she couldn’t escape? What really happened behind closed doors — and who should be held respon...
2025-07-1522 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastTwo Thorned Rose: The Case of Matthew Trussler and Melissa TurnerSend us a textMelissa Turner, a former cosplay model from Riverview, Florida, called 911 on October 18, 2019, reporting that she had found her fiancé, Matthew Trussler, unresponsive and covered in blood on their patio. Initially telling police she didn’t know what had happened, Turner later stated that Matthew had attacked her during a drunken altercation and that she acted in self-defense. However, investigators uncovered home surveillance footage capturing the sounds of a heated argument hours earlier, during which a woman's voice—believed to be Turner’s—could be heard shouting angrily. Authorities also noted delays in seeking help and...
2025-07-0824 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastBuried Secrets: Peggy CarothersSend us a textIn this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Peggy Carothers, a 15-year-old girl from Hammond, Indiana, who vanished without a trace in May of 1997. Raised in a tight-knit family of six children, Peggy was bright, funny, and full of life. Her best friend remembers the two of them dancing and singing Alanis Morissette songs, dreaming about the future like any teenage girls would.But everything changed on a sunny school day when Peggy didn’t come home. Rumors swirled. Friends revealed a secret Peggy had been hiding—one that pointed to a...
2025-07-0121 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastA Sleepy Town: The Murders of Amie Hoffman & Deirdre O'BrienSend us a textIt was an ordinary day—work, errands, heading home. But for Amie Hoffman and Deirdre O'Brien in suburban New Jersey, it ended in unimaginable violence. Just months after his release for a previous murder, James Koedatich struck again. A chilling reminder that the most routine moments can lead straight into darkness.Sources: Finally Caught Season 1, Episode 4https://www.deirdreshouse.org/https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1988/112-n-j-225-1.htmlhttps://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2018/10/02/con...
2025-06-2429 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastStolen Dreams: Debbie Flores NarvaezSend us a textDebbie Flores Narvaez was brilliant, determined, and on the verge of a dream come true — her debut in one of Las Vegas's most coveted burlesque shows, Fantasy at the Luxor. But the night before she was set to take the stage, Debbie vanished without a trace.As the days pass, a tangled web of toxic relationships, jealous exes, and disturbing secrets emerges. Investigators dig into her past, but it's a tip from an ex-girlfriend — and a chilling confession from a roommate — that finally blows the case open.In this episod...
2025-06-1722 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastShe Deserved Her Fairy-Tale Ending: Simonette MapesSend us a textSimeonette Mapes-Crupi was a beloved high school history teacher in Brooklyn, known for her compassion, generosity, and fierce dedication to her students. Nicknamed “Mommy Mapes,” she went above and beyond to support the teens she taught, often dipping into her own pocket to cover their graduation costs or prom dresses. She lived a life grounded in kindness, faith, and hope — one she shared with her husband, a fellow teacher, as they planned for their future and celebrated annual trips to Disney. But in the summer of 2012, just days before their fifth wedding anniversary, that h...
2025-06-1025 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastUntitled EpisodeSend us a text*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update. Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.comFind RESIDUE online:Instagram: @residuepodcastTik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast
2025-06-0329 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastBehind Closed Doors: The Tragic Story of TJ Mitchell and Ronald Taylor, Jr.Send us a textIn a small Connecticut town where football is everything, 18-year-old TJ Mitchell was a hero — a star athlete with a bright future. But when his best friend, 27-year-old Ronald Taylor, was found stabbed 19 times outside TJ’s home, a dark and complicated story began to unfold. As police peeled back layers of friendship, secrets, and emotional manipulation, what emerged was a case that shocked the community and raised troubling questions about power, identity, and the price of silence.Sources:#killerpost season 1, episode 5http...
2025-06-0320 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Ring Finger: The Cold Case of Terri BrooksSend us a textIn the early hours of February 4, 1984, 25-year-old Terri Brooks, a night manager at a Roy Rogers restaurant in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, was found brutally murdered at her workplace. The crime scene suggested a robbery gone wrong, with signs of forced entry and a safe tampered with. However, the true motive remained elusive, and the case went cold for over a decade.Terri Brooks' case remained unsolved for 15 years, but thanks to advancements in DNA technology and persistent investigative efforts, justice was finally served.Sources:
2025-05-2723 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Dinner Party: Joe Cinque's Final NightSend us a textIn October 1997, a chilling crime unfolded in Canberra, Australia. Anu Singh, a law student at the Australian National University, drugged her boyfriend Joe Cinque's coffee with Rohypnol at a dinner party. Over the next 36 hours, she injected him with heroin multiple times. Despite his deteriorating condition, she delayed seeking help, and when paramedics arrived, it was too late. Following this case the law changed in the Australian capital territory ending the option of homicide trials being heard by a judge only. Sources: Poisonous Liaisons:S1, E1...
2025-05-2025 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastRoom 223: What Happened To Rachel Siani?Send us a textIn 2000, 21-year-old college student and exotic dancer Rachel Siani was found dead beneath a highway bridge in New Jersey. Initially suspected to be a suicide, the investigation soon revealed foul play. Surveillance footage and forensic evidence linked her death to John “Jack” Denofa, a married man who had become obsessed with her. The Rachel Siani case underscores the importance of forensic evidence in solving crimes and highlights the tragic consequences of obsession and rejection.Sources:Philly Homicide: S1, EP 10 Dancing for the Devil For...
2025-05-1321 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSomeone Is Lying: The Murder of Corey SamuelsSend us a textIn a quiet coal mining town of 3,000, surrounded by peaceful, wooded landscapes, a horrifying discovery breaks the stillness. A hiker, out foraging for mushrooms, wanders off the path and spots something chilling—a boot with a bone sticking out.The mystery traces back to January 21st, 2014, when three young friends ventured into the woods for a traditional “bush party” during a fierce blizzard—and never came back. The next morning, Kristin Sawicki is startled when her brother's girlfriend shows up, panicked. Her brother, Corey, hasn’t returned home. As calls go un...
2025-05-0621 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastJacksonville Beach NightmareSend us a textIn November 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker was living her dream in Jacksonville Beach, Florida — taking college classes, working as a waitress, and embracing her independence. But just days after a night out with friends, Corey was found brutally murdered in her apartment — stabbed dozens of times, her killer leaving behind a blood-soaked crime scene and no immediate suspects.With no forced entry and few clues, the case went cold for nearly two years — until a tip from a casual lakeside conversation led police to Robert Denny, a quiet teenager who had lived in the...
2025-04-2926 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastTragedy On Set: The ExorcistSend us a textIn our "Tragedy On Set" series episode 75 we explore the terrifying stories that unfolded behind the scenes of The Exorcist—fires that destroyed sets, actors injured during filming, and the shocking true crime connection that would later cast a long shadow over the production. Was it all just a string of dark coincidences? Or was something far more sinister at play?Sources: Cursed Films: The Exorcist, Season 1, Epi 1 by Jay Cheel https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/was-the-exorcist-set-really-cursed-and-haunted#:~:text=The%20Exorcist%20Cast%20Endured%20Deat...
2025-04-2218 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastA PTA Mom's Guide To ChaosSend us a textWe dive into the twisted world of Jill and Kent Easter, a seemingly perfect couple with a dark secret. Jill, a highly educated lawyer and romance novelist, has a reputation for being a driven, perfectionist mother and wife. But beneath the polished exterior, she's a woman willing to go to any lengths to get what she wants. Kent, a successful lawyer and partner at a prestigious law firm, stands by his wife, but his loyalty is tested when Jill's obsessive need for control escalates.When Jill feels slighted by a school...
2025-04-1528 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastQueen Bee or Killer Bee: The Murder of Cheyenne CloughSend us a textBuffalo, Minnesota was a small town where everyone knew everyone’s name, and that familiarity brought with it the kind of judgmental culture that could crush anyone who didn’t fit the mold. At the top of the social pyramid sat the Preppies—the popular girls who ruled the school with their designer clothes, flawless skin, and new cars that appeared the day they turned sixteen. They had the power to make or break someone’s high school experience, and for the longest time, Cheyenne Clough found herself under their scrutinizing gaze.
2025-04-0823 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastLost At Sea: The Joe Cool MurdersSend us a textThe disappearance of the Joe Cool fishing boat in 2007, along with its six passengers and crew, has remained a haunting case in maritime history. On September 22, 2007, the 47-foot sportfish vessel, owned by Jeff Brannum and operated by his nephew Jake Brannum, embarked on a chartered trip from Miami Beach Marina to Bimini. The boat, designed for high-end fishing trips, was not expected to vanish without a trace. However, the events surrounding its disappearance would eventually reveal a terrifying tale of murder and a complex criminal conspiracy.
2025-04-0117 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastRelationship Status Single: The Murder of Hayley JonesSend us a textIn the heart of the Welsh Valleys, New Tredegar it was 2009, and Hayley had four children, a home she barely managed to keep afloat, and a husband whose face had become a stranger to her. Life in New Tredegar was hard, but it had always been hard. Hayley was 16 when she first felt the heavy weight of motherhood. And by 20, she was already mother to four children, one after the other.By the time she was 22, she was trapped. She hadn’t had the time to figure out wh...
2025-03-2522 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastFriend Requests: The Murder of Nona BelomesoffSend us a textNona Belomesoff was an 18-year-old full of dreams. She had just graduated high school, and while most of her friends were planning vacations or enjoying summer break, Nona was preparing for her future—specifically, a career in wildlife rescue. Her passion for animals, especially horses, was something that defined her. So, when an opportunity presented itself, she jumped at the chance.It came in the form of a message from a man named Jason Green. After accepting a job training opportunity with Jason, Nona disappears. N...
2025-03-1822 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Last Song: The Disappearance of Justine VanderschootSend us a textOn September 2, 2003, 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot disappeared without a trace. Her mother, Lynette, discovered the front door slightly open and Justine’s silver Chevy truck missing, though her purse, dog, and other belongings were still at home. Initially assuming Justine had gone to her boyfriend Danny Bezemer’s house, the family quickly grew concerned when they couldn’t find her. Later that afternoon, Danny called Lynette, revealing that he couldn’t find Justine at work either.As the investigation began, authorities focused on her relationship with Danny, uncovering issues of control and jealousy...
2025-03-1132 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Invisible Destroyer: The Story of Micah Rine PateSend us a textMicah Rine Pate, a nurse living in Bartlett, Memphis, went missing on the evening of April 30, 2009, after going out for a run. Her husband, Thomas Pate, called her parents late that night, asking if they knew where she was. He claimed Micah had gone for a run and never returned, despite the heavy rain and darkness. Her dog was also left behind, which seemed unusual. Her parents, growing concerned, immediately advised Thomas to contact the police. The investigation into her disappearance grew more suspicious when detectives began questioning Thomas. As the investigation...
2025-03-0431 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastDating App Deception: The Murder of Chris Vo, A Glitter QueenSend us a textChris Dong Vo, a 57-year-old hairdresser in Cleveland, Ohio, was tragically murdered on December 25, 2021. Vo, a Vietnamese refugee who had been a hairdresser for over 25 years, was known for his talent. He was lovingly referred to by friends as a glitter queen. On December 26, a client arriving for an appointment noticed blood seeping from under Vo's garage door and called 911. Police discovered Vo's body in the garage, where he had been stabbed and shot in the chest. Investigations revealed that Vo had been targeted by two men, Daniel Mobley an...
2025-02-2525 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastCrossing Paths With Evil: PART TWO, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth PeñaSend us a textPART TWO In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who called themselves the “Black and White” gang. The story of Jennifer and Elizabeth became a symbol of the need for greater awareness and action against gang activity. During the subsequent trial, victim impact statements were introduced for the first time in the state of Texas, allowing the fa...
2025-02-1852 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastCrossing Paths With Evil: PART ONE, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth PeñaSend us a textIn 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who called themselves the “Black and White” gang. The story of Jennifer and Elizabeth became a symbol of the need for greater awareness and action against gang activity. During the subsequent trial, victim impact statements were introduced for the first time in the state of Texas, allowing the families of Jennifer and E...
2025-02-111h 01Residue: A True Crime PodcastA Teenage Love Triangle: The Murder of Krista PikeSend us a textIn this chilling episode, we unravel the tragic story of a teenage love triangle that spiraled out of control, leading to the shocking murder of Krista Pike. At the heart of this case are three high school students: Brittany Navarra, Thomas Hollier, and Krista Pike. What seemed like a typical teenage love story turned deadly when jealousy, manipulation, and obsession took over. The story of Brittany, Thomas, and Krista is a stark reminder of how far some will go when love becomes a dangerous obsession.
2025-02-0429 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastIndia Chipchase: A Life StolenSend us a textIndia Chipchase and her friends went out together in Northampton Town Centre, during the course of the evening India and her friends became separated resulting in India being left alone and vulnerable outside of a venue in town.In the early hours of Saturday, January 30th, 2016, 20-year-old India Chipchase went missing. By the next afternoon, her family knew something was terribly wrong. But, what happened next would take the investigation in a chilling direction. Sources: Murdered At First Sight: Season1, Episode 10: After Dark ...
2025-01-2829 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Disappearance of April GregorySend us a textApril Gregory’s disappearance became one of the most haunting stories to unfold in Syracuse, New York, during the spring of 1996. On a cool night in May, April Gregory, a promising young woman from a close-knit family, vanished without a trace. She was last seen by her brother around 11 P.M. when he dropped her off at her dormitory at Syracuse University. She had just finished unpacking the two suitcases of clothes she would need for her summer session, but by 5 A.M. the next morning—when she was supposed to start her...
2025-01-2117 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Day The Music Died: Justice For Carol RyanSend us a textThe case of Carol Ryan, an unsolved murder in Upstate New York, remains a chilling and perplexing mystery. In 1996, Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old woman from Eastwood, New York, was discovered unconscious after suffering severe injuries from a firework explosion. Authorities believe she may have been intentionally targeted, as the device used was a commercial-grade firework, which suggests a deliberate and brutal attack. The investigation has yielded few leads, and despite efforts from law enforcement and the public, no one has been arrested or charged in connection with her death. Carol Ryan’s ca...
2025-01-1425 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 3: The CheerleadersSend us a textIn this gripping Part 3 episode, we dive into the chilling 1996 murder of 2 beloved high school cheerleaders from Dryden, New York. Sarah Hajney and Jennifer Bolduc. The tragic loss of 2 young lives that would forever alter this town that is referred to by many as The Village of the Damned. Even in such a close-knit community, you never quite know who is living next door.Sources:The Cheerleaders: A True Story About a Five-Year-String of Murders, Accidents, and Suicide in a Small New York Town (The Stacks...
2025-01-0726 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 2: Aliza May Bush/Scott Hume/Stephen StarrSend us a textIn this chilling PART 2 episode, we dive deep into the mysterious town of Dryden, NY. The town, known for its eerie atmosphere and unexplained events, becomes the center of attention again when two-year-old Aliza May Bush vanishes without a trace one fateful evening. Despite an exhaustive search, the child’s disappearance reveals a web of lies.But the story doesn't end there. The town’s beloved football coach, Stephen Starr, a man who had been the heart of the local high school football team for years, is brutally murd...
2024-12-3124 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastResi Recommendation: A Holiday Treat Featuring Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes: The Murder of Shelby Tracy TomSend us a textHappy Holidays Residue listeners! As a special holiday treat, I would like to introduce you to my lovely podcasting friends, Mandy & Avery. I totally dig their podcast, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes. I know you will love them, too! Give these two bad ass ladies a listen and a follow! Stay Paranoid, Chrissy xoxo "In this gripping episode, we delve into the gruesome homicide of Shelby Tracy Tom, a case that has haunted Vancouver, BC, for years. Join us as we explore the chilling details and uncover the unsettling trut...
2024-12-2643 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 1: The Harris Family MurdersSend us a textIn this chilling Part 1 episode, we dive into the tragic and haunting case of the Harris family whose lives were brutally cut short on December 22nd, 1989. The small, tight-knit community of Dryden, NY was shaken to its core when the bodies of 39-year-old Warren Harris, his wife 41-year-old Dodie, daughter 15-year-old Shelby, and son 11-year-old Marc were found in their home just days before Christmas. For decades after this Christmas crime, Dryden, NY has been referred to as the Village of the Damned. But, for the people who c...
2024-12-2420 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastA Christmas Slaying: The Murders of Bob and Idella YoungSend us a textIt was Christmas night 2003 in the town of Nampa, Idaho. 83 year-old Bob Young and his 73 year-old wife, Idella Young, were set to enjoy a nice quiet Christmas dinner alone in their home. After hearing a knock on their front door, the elderly couple would allow a monster into their home that holiday night. A case that investigators would stop at nothing to solve. Years go by with no suspects and no leads. Persistence pays off when detectives look back on the case with fresh eyes. A killer was always lurking in the background.
2024-12-1730 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMurder Ballads: Songs Inspired by True Crime CasesSend us a textThis week on Residue we explore the eerie world of songs that were inspired by true crime cases. This episode features songs by Sarah McLachlan, Nirvana, Sherman Kelly, and Boomtown Rats. You might be surprised by the real story behind the songs you’ve been humming all these years. SOURCES:https://americansongwriter.com/the-unhealthy-fan-obsessions-that-inspired-sarah-mclachlans-possession/https://www.treblezine.com/sarah-mclachlan-possession-fame-dark-side/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polly_(Nirvana_song)https://ultimateclassicrock.com/story-songs/htt...
2024-12-1025 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastBottom of the Barrel: Reyna MarroquinSend us a textIn 1999, a Jericho, NY homeowner finds a 55-gallon barrel in the crawlspace of his home. The barrel contained the remains of a pregnant woman in her late 20’s. The woman’s purse was at the bottom of the barrel, and inside was a little phone book that would contain all of the answers to this nightmare. Detectives will follow a string of clues that would lead them to a small retirement community in Boca Raton, Florida where they would come face to face with a monster. Sources: Buried In The...
2024-12-0332 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Thanksgiving Day Murder of Anne HarperSend us a textIn the early morning hours of Thanksgiving 1995, a 911 call was placed in Fairfax County, Virginia. Michael Lee had just returned home from a night out to find his neighbor, Elizabeth Harper, running towards him in his yard. Her house was on fire, and she just jumped from a second story window to escape the flames. Her elderly mother and 2 children, Anne (20) and Matt (18), could still be inside. After fire investigators search the home, they find the body of Anne Harper. But, it appeared that Anne had been bludgeoned with a rolling pin and...
2024-11-2625 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastStalked By Evil: The Murder of Shannon SandersonSend us a textOne fateful night at a casino led to a search for answers for 25-year-old Shannon Sanderson's family. On the night of April 18th, 1996, Shannon Sanderson dropped her 3 children off at her ex-in-law's house. She was on her way to the Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. Her husband, Robert Sanderson, decided to stay home at the last minute. Shannon was alone at the casino, but she was winning big! She returned to pick up her kids around 4:45am. But, only Shannon's car would be found in the driveway. Her ex-father-in-law said...
2024-11-1929 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSara Anne WoodSend us a textIn the summer of 1993, an Upstate NY community was horrified when 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood went missing. Sara's abduction inspired the community, the public, and law enforcement to raise awareness about child safety and missing children. Five months would pass before police would receive a game changing lead. Another 12-year-old girl escaped an attempted abduction in Pittsfield, MA leading police to a man named Lewis Lent Jr. Investigators would unravel a terrifying trail of a serial killer that lived under the radar for years. In the end, this is the inspiring...
2024-11-1230 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastLost At Sea: Amy Lynn BradleySend us a textAmy Lynn Bradley disappeared on March 24, 1998, during a Caribbean cruise with her family. She was 23 years old at the time. Amy’s family immediately reported her missing to the onboard crew, but the Bradley’s would soon find themselves launching their own 24/7 non-stop investigation. For the next 26 years the family would go through fake tips and shady private investigators. Iva Bradley, Amy’s Mother, would say they hold onto hope. Every morning she wakes up and says “Maybe Today.” Amy Lynn Bradley is still missing.Sources: Cruise S...
2024-11-0532 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastHALLOWEEN BONUS EPI: The Ghosts of Sylvan BeachSend us a textDon't be scared when you encounter the ghosts of Abby, Scottie, and Jack at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park in Oneida County, NY. A NYS favorite, this haunted amusement park has an old-fashioned charm with it's retro games, rides, and restaurants. Enjoy this shorter bonus RESI episode. Happy Halloween! #stayparanoid SOURCES: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/ghost-hunters-find-evidence-of-three-spirits-at-sylvan-beach-amusement-parkhttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sylvan+beach+haunted+ny+https://www.sylvanbeachamusementpark.com/https://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/sylvan-beach-amusement-park-celebrates-150...
2024-10-3109 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastAt The Witches' Castle: The Horrific Murder of Shanda SharerSend us a textShanda Sharer was a 12-year-old girl who was murdered on January 11, 1992, in Madison County, Indiana. The case drew widespread attention due to its brutality and the young age of the perpetrators.Melinda Loveless, 16, and her friends, Laurie Tackett, 17, Toni Lawrence, 15, and Hope Rippey, 15, drove Shanda to a remote area, where she was subjected to physical and sexual abuse before being set on fire and left to die.Five young lives collided on one horrific night that ended in tragedy. A love triangle that led to a crime of jealousy.
2024-10-291h 00Residue: A True Crime PodcastMurder on Halloween: Tiffany JamesSend us a textA terrified woman called 911 on October 31st, 2015 after witnessing a shocking scene outside of her apartment. She had just started to wind down for the evening. Enjoying a scary movie on Halloween night when her front door flew open. As she cautiously tried to close her door, she was horrified to see a man dressed as Jason from Friday the 13th standing over a woman on the ground. He had a gun pointed down towards the woman's face. Not knowing what to do, she slammed her door shut, and ran for cover in...
2024-10-2229 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastA Life Stolen In The Night: Johnia BerrySend us a textIn the early morning hours of December 6, 2004, college student Jason Aymami ran into a convenience store covered in blood. He told the clerk to call 911 because his roommate, Johnia Berry, needed help. They had both been stabbed in their apartment. 21-year-old Johnia Berry was found at the bottom of the stairs in her apartment building. She fought hard, but did not survive. Was this a crime of passion? Was this murder caused by a jealous friend? A jealous fiancée? Was this a home invasion? Johnia’s family, along with a team of ded...
2024-10-1525 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Abduction of Jeralee UnderwoodSend us a textIn the summer of 1993, 11-year-old Jeralee Underwood was abducted in broad daylight by an unknown assailant. Her abduction was one of the most horrific crimes ever committed in east Idaho. A week after Jeralee vanished, investigators announced they had a break in the case. A monster had been hiding in plain sight in this small, tight-knit community. Faith and community would pull a family from despair. Sources: Murdered At First Sight, Season 1, Episode 3 A Child of God https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/id-supreme-court/1076945.html...
2024-10-0823 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastA Ninja, A Machete, and A Love TriangleSend us a textWhen Frank Sharpski is viciously attacked by a machete wielding ninja on his way to work, detectives uncover secrets involving of a lurid love affair. A horrifying story that proves you can’t always trust your neighbors. Or your wife of 16 years.Sources:Snapped: She Made Me Do It, season 1, epi 3 Mary Sharpski https://patch.com/california/fountainvalley/alleged-victim-daughter-take-stand-in-murder-for-hire-trialhttps://www.ocweekly.com/mary-katheryn-sharpski-gets-10-years-in-attempted-machete-murder-of-husband-update-6454045/*This podcast is independently produced using pub...
2024-10-0133 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastI Buried My Daughter Twice: Justice For Kristy HarrisSend us a textPatty Brannum was working her day shift at Walmart when police showed up to tell her that her 19 year-old daughter was found dead in the backyard of her future mother-in-law’s home. Kristy Harris was a newly engaged young mother. How did Kristy end up in the backyard bruised and clutching a bottle of liquor? The autopsy would reveal that the manner of death was “Undetermined”, but Patty Brannum would stop at nothing to make sure that her daughter could rest in peace. A mother always knows, and this mother would fight for justic...
2024-09-2425 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Selfie That Helped Solve A Murder: Brittney GargolSend us a textA "girl's night out" turns deadly. In March 2015, 18 year-old Brittney Gargol went out for a night on the town with her bff, Cheyenne Antoine. The next day Brittney's body would be found on the side of the road. Next to her was a belt, a leather jacket, and a sparkly wristwatch. The case would seemingly go cold, but police were hot on the trail of the killer. An innocent selfie taken the night of the murder would hold all the clues to who killed Brittney Gargol. Sometimes we don't have a motive. Sometimes...
2024-09-1728 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastKiller Crush: The Murder of Kelly BullwinkleSend us a textKelly Bullwinkle and Kinzie Noordman were bffs. That is until they met Damien Guerrero, the self proclaimed “King of the Goths” at Redlands High School in California. Damien was the dreamy, charming goth guy who had the hearts of both girls. But, we all know the old saying “three’s a crowd”. Especially in a teenage love triangle. Sources: I Killed My BFF: Under A Deadly Spellhttps://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2023/07/19/high-profile-killer-of-redlands-teen-granted-release-from-prison/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ZoBX0KJO4
2024-09-1029 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Brutal Murder of Ashley YoungSend us a textIn November of 2018, 31 year-old Ashley Young was excited to begin a new chapter in her life. She had just broken up with her boyfriend of 7 years, and she was moving into her own apartment. The night before Ashley signed her new lease she decided to meet an old friend for some drinks. The next morning, Ashley's mother would be frantically trying to find her daughter. Ashley's family and friends would desperately search for her in a case that will have your head spinning. Where was Ashley? Will her family ever get the answers...
2024-09-0333 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastLove Thy Neighbor: The Murder of Ana WeedSend us a textHector Campos shot his neighbor, Ana Weed, in broad daylight as she stood with her dog in her front yard. Hector would tell police that he shot Ana in self defense. How did these neighbors find themselves in such a tragic situation? It would take 5 1/2 years to find justice and answers. We are told to Love Thy Neighbor, but not all neighbors deserve our love. Sources: Kill Or Be Killed, season 1, episode 6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf9W0Z1C3BM...
2024-08-2727 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastTragedy On Set: The Curse Of The CrowSend us a text1994's The Crow, a fantasy-action film based on a comic book of the same name written by James O’Barr, is famous for the tragic accident and subsequent death of actor Brandon Lee. That tragedy is one of many dark stories about The Crow that have led people to believe that the film was cursed. Show Notes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ait152xP1Ushttps://collider.com/the-crow-history-explained-brandon-lee-death/#:~:text=The%20Crow%20comic%20was%20inspired,major%20changes%20to%20the%20film.
2024-08-2025 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSean Googin: Tragedy In A Small TownSend us a textOn July 3, 1992 Sean Googin finished his shift as a dishwasher at the Lincklean House restaurant in Cazenovia, NY. He was walking the 1/2 mile to Gypsy Bay on Cazenovia Lake shortly after 11:00 p.m to meet his family. The town was celebrating the 4th of July with a carnival and a fireworks display. Sean never made it to the lake that night. What happened to Sean Googin the night of July 3rd, 1992? A small town in Central New York would be horrified by the events of that night. It would take police 9 years to...
2024-08-1322 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastJustice For Jarret ClarkSend us a textIn the early morning hours of May 13th, 2006, Jarret Clark would agree to go camping with a group of teenagers that he barely knew. The next morning, which happened to be Mother's Day, Jarret would never return home. Jarret's family and friends would search for answers for the next 6 years. Jarret's case would go cold, but one investigator would not give up. This is a story about truths masking lies. Karma being served. And, stopping to smell the rain. Sources: Murdered By Morning, season 2, episode 4https...
2024-08-0625 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastBeauty and the Beast: The Murder of Alexandra KogutSend us a textAlexandra Kogut and Clayton Whittemore seemed like the perfect couple. High school sweethearts who continued a long distance relationship as the couple attended separate colleges. Alexandra was attending SUNY Brockport in Brockport, NY, and her boyfriend was still in his hometown attending community college. Jealousy and insecurity would consume Clayton Whittemore as his relationship with Alex grew distant. A mother's intuition would bring campus police to a horrifying dorm room murder scene. What happened that night in room 108 of McLean Hall?Sources:#killerpost, season 1, episode 7https...
2024-07-3029 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastLet's Kill My Mom: The Murder of Susan BaileySend us a textSusan Bailey, age 43, was a single mother of 2 teenagers. Jennifer Bailey, age 17 and David Bailey, age 13. Susan was working 3 jobs non-stop to provide her two children with everything they wanted. But, what they wanted most of all was to kill her. Susan had forbidden her teenage daughter from seeing her toxic boyfriend, Paul Henson Jr., age 16. But, forbidden teenage love will end in a murder pact that would terrify a small town. Sources:Main Source, Let’s Kill Mom by Donna FielderSnapped:Killer Couples sea...
2024-07-2347 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastWho's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf: The Halloween Murder of Doreen ErbertSend us a textOn Halloween night in 1984, a pregnant woman named Doreen Erbert heard a knock on her door. It was the Big Bad Wolf. That night one of the most vicious crimes to ever hit San Jose, CA would occur. Who was that masked intruder that tore a loving family apart? This week on Residue I will tell the scariest, most heartbreaking Halloween true story that you’ve ever heard. Never answer the door for a stranger. Even on Halloween. ***TRIGGER WARNINGS for violence against pregnant women, violence against an unborn child, death of a...
2024-07-1632 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe TikTok Killer: Ali Abulaban aka JinnkidSend us a textThe case of rising TikTok star, Ali Abulaban (aka Jinnkid),explores the dark side of social media fame and the warning signs of intimate partner violence. The case is currently featured in a new Peacock documentary titled "TikTok Star Murders". On this week's episode of Residue, I recap the motives of the crimes portrayed in the documentary. A combination of domestic violence, jealousy, and a desire for control which led to the horrific murders. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m31uNmVp7hc
2024-07-0936 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMurder In A Small Town: Josh Niles & Amber WashburnSend us a textOn October 22, 2018, Joshua Niles and his girlfriend Amber Washburn were gunned down in their driveway in Sodus, NY. Police would soon learn that there was a mastermind behind the tragedy. A web of lies weaved all the way from a small town in Upstate NY to a small town in Dumas, Texas. *TRIGGER WARNINGS: verbal and physical child abuse. Audio played at 18:25. Listener Discretion Advised. Sources:Dateline, epi The Plan. October 15, 2019https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IbFTLGfVFAhttps://w...
2024-07-0240 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastSurviving A Nightmare: The Tracey Thurman StorySend us a textThe Tracey Thurman case was a landmark legal case in the United States that led to a significant change in the way police departments handle domestic violence calls.In 1983, Tracey Thurman was brutally beaten and stabbed by her estranged husband, Charles "Buck" Thurman, in Torrington, Connecticut. Despite having a restraining order against him. The Thurman case led to a major shift in the way police departments handle domestic violence calls, with many departments adopting more proactive policies and procedures to protect victims of domestic violence. The case wa...
2024-06-2536 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Cheerleader Murder: Kirsten CostasSend us a textPretty and popular 15-year-old Kirsten Costas had it all. She was the teenage dream at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California in the 1980's. Jealousy and rage from a member of her peer group would cause a horrific crime to take place on the night of June 23, 1984. A community would never be the same. The 1994 TV movie, Death of a Cheerleader, starring Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin would be based on this case. The highest ranking movie of 1994 would spark a debate about whether or not the murder of Kirsten Costas was planned...
2024-06-1838 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastLady Starlight: The Murder of Missy AvilaSend us a textA case filled with teenage violence, jealousy, and the darker side of female friendships. Michelle "Missy" Avila was a smart, beautiful, and charming 17-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Increasing jealousy and insecurity within Missy's friend group would cause 3 teenage girls to commit a horrific crime. *Trigger warnings for mentions of suicide, child abuse, child sexual abuse. Check out this week's Residue Recommendation: Twisted and Uncorked https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twisted-and-uncorked/id1517691373Sources: Missy’s Murder by Karen Kingsbury
2024-06-1147 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen: Part 2Send us a textOn Easter Sunday, April 3, 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen was working alone as a cashier at the D&W Convenience Store located in the Oswego County Town of New Haven, New York. About 7:50 a.m., a marked Oswego County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit was flagged down in the area by a citizen who reported that the convenience store was open, with lights and gas pumps on, but no one tending the business. The cashier had apparently vanished from the store.In Part 2 of The Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen, we exp...
2024-06-0441 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen: Part 1Send us a textOn Easter Sunday, April 3, 1994, 18-year-old Heidi Allen was working alone as a cashier at the D&W Convenience Store located in the Oswego County Town of New Haven, New York. About 7:50 a.m., a marked Oswego County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit was flagged down in the area by a citizen who reported that the convenience store was open, with lights and gas pumps on, but no one tending the business. The cashier had apparently vanished from the store.In PART ONE of The Mysterious Disappearance of Heidi Allen, we...
2024-05-2826 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastUnfriended: Social Media FeudsSend us a textThis week I tell two stories about young women who let their rage get out of control after feuding with their best friend on Facebook. Listen to this week’s podcast recommendation: The Last Trip https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-trip/id1715813037Sources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057170/Woman-tried-burn-house-long-time-friend-defriended-Facebook.htmlSnapped episode 3, season 15 https://www.today.com/money/failed-facebook-party-leads-unfriending-arson-119420https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2383666/Woman-killed-brothers-girlfriend-Facebook-row-borrowed-20-milk-diapers-jailed-15-years.html...
2024-05-2123 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastIntroducing Residue: A True Crime PodcastSend us a textTrailer/Promo for Residue: A True Crime Podcast *This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update. Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.comFind RESIDUE online:Instagram: @residuepodcastTik Tok...
2024-05-1601 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastStacey CastorSend us a textStacey Castor, also known as the "Black Widow" of Central New York, was a serial killer who would stop at nothing to prevent being caught. Even if that meant killing her own flesh and blood. Her story would not only rock an entire community to its core, but it would also divide a family to the point of no repair. Sources: Mommy Deadliest by Michael Benson https://www.healthline.com/health/antifreeze-poisoning#symptomshttps://abc.com/episode/7a42cddb-d90a-4e10-a...
2024-05-1442 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastRevenge Mother: Marianne BachmeierSend us a textOn March 6th 1981, Marianne Bachmeier fatally shot the man who murdered her 7-year-old daughter, right in the middle of his trial. The incident is one of the most well-known cases of vigilante justice in West German history. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4vcjYHfI4Ihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Bachmeierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigilantism#:~:text=On%20the%205th%20of%20May,courtroom%20of%20L%C3%BCbeck%20District%20Court.https://allthatsinteresting...
2024-05-0721 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastTragedy On Set: Twilight Zone The MovieSend us a textThe Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) is a science fiction anthology film directed by Steven Spielberg, John Landis, Joe Dante, and George Miller. The film is based on the classic TV series "The Twilight Zone" created by Rod Serling.The film's first segment, "Time Out," directed by John Landis, ended in tragedy. The incident led to a high-profile lawsuit and changes in film industry regulations regarding on-set safety and the use of child actors.Sources: https://screenrant.com/10-cursed-movies-the-truth-behind-them/#twilight-zone-the-movieCursed Films,season 1, episode 5 h...
2024-04-3020 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastStacey DeGrandchampSend us a textStacey DeGrandchamp was excited for her senior year of high school when a fight at a high school house party took a deadly turn. When justice is not served, Stacey's cousin steps up and demands an arrest. This is the story of a life lost too soon. A life lost simply because of "mean girl" jealousy. Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/mean-girl-murders-investigation-discovery-atve-us, Season 1, Ep 1https://www.wane.com/top-stories/woman-apologizes-for-killing-childhood-friend-back-in-2002-during-sentencing/https://www.distractify.com/p/holly-boisvert-now...
2024-04-2330 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Senseless Murder of Nia WilsonSend us a textNia Wilson was a young woman who tragically lost her life in a senseless act of violence. On July 22nd, 2018, Nia and her sisters were waiting to board a train at MacArthur Station in Oakland, CA when a random stranger attacked them. Sources:#textmewhenyougethome Lifetime network S2, EP 6https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/22/nia-wilson-bart-oakland-murder-mother-interviewhttps://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-08/black-women-face-higher-homicide-risk-than-white-women-study#:~:text=The%20study%20found%20the%20homicide,victim%20compared%20with%20white%20women.
2024-04-1634 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Tragic Story of Erin MaxwellSend us a textErin Maxwell, age 11, was found hanging by a rope in her Palermo, NY home in 2008. The little girl had slipped through every single crack in the system designed to protect our children. Her older stepbrother, Alan Jones, would be arrested for her murder. A case that shocked the community of Central NY. Sources:https://www.syracuse.com/indepth/2009/09/you_can_read_the_documents_in.htmlhttps://cnycentral.com/news/local/oswego-county-da-reflects-on-erin-maxwell-case-ten-years-laterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yri_yD9k8...
2024-04-0932 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastBrianna Ghey: Peace & MindSend us a textOn February 11th, 2023, Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old girl, was murdered in a premeditated attack by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. The trial heard her murderers had a "thirst for killing" and a fascination with violence, torture, and murder.https://peaceandminduk.org/Sources: BBC A Plan To Kill: The Murder of Brianna Gheyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Brianna_Gheyhttps://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/trans-rights-charities-uk/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21383049/brianna-ghey-what-happened-to-her/
2024-04-0227 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Amityville Horror Part 2: The Lutz FamilySend us a textGET OUT! After the Lutz family moves into 112 Ocean Ave, they start to notice strange things are constantly occurring. Demon pigs, green slime, black sludge, hundreds of flies in the dead of winter! The young family was terrorized by paranormal experiences until they were forced to flee their new home after only 28 days. The "true" story that would go on to create a sensational Hollywood franchise. Sources: The Amityville Horror by Jay Ansonhttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/amityville-horror-inside-the-defeo-family-s-brutal-murdershttps://www.longislandhub.com/amityville-house-today
2024-03-2639 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Amityville Horror Part 1: The DeFeo FamilySend us a textIn the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 1974, Ronald (Butch) DeFeo Jr. murdered his entire family. The horrific murders of 6 family members as they slept in their Dutch Colonial home at 112 Ocean Avenue would go on to spark a horror movie franchise that would continue to deliver nightmares for decades. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbCgkSOO388The Amityville Horror by Jay Ansonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6I-BM4jURA&t=1732shttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/amityville-horror-inside-the-defeo-family-s-brutal-murders
2024-03-1933 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Jenny Jones Show Murder: Scott AmedureSend us a textThe Jenny Jones Show was taping an episode titled "Revealing Same Sex Secret Crush" on March 6th, 1995. In typical "ambush tv" fashion, Jonathan Schmitz was surprised to learn that his good friend, Scott Amedure, had a crush on him. 3 days after the taping of the show, Scott Amedure would be murdered in his own home. The case would go on to spark a debate about whether or not The Jenny Jones Show played a role in the murder. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EvUzzbzFNc
2024-03-1229 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMary Santina Collins: Mary's VoiceSend us a textAt the height of the pandemic, Mary Collins, 20, took an Uber to a friend's apartment thinking she was headed to a "movie marathon girl's night." When Mary never returned home that evening, her family would stop at nothing to find out what really happened to her on the night of March 28, 2020. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTSDt7-X9Ehttps://22qfamilyfoundation.org/what-22q/22q-overviewhttps://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/22q112-deletion-syndrome/#frequency
2024-03-0539 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Slender Man StabbingSend us a textIn May of 2014, two pre-teen girls plot to brutally murder their best friend in an attempt to appease the fictional character Slender Man. The girls become convinced that they had to murder Payton (Bella) Leutner in order to save their families. Sources: Slenderman by Kathleen Hale main sourcehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXsB5lLgeH8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEL_Hm210rIMilwaukee Journal Sentinel https://abcnews.go.com/US/slender-man-stabbing-victim-speaks-publicly-time-situation/story?id=66268385
2024-02-2737 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastA Father's Revenge: The Story of Jody and Gary PlaucheSend us a text40 years ago, Jody Plauche was kidnapped by his karate teacher, Jeff Doucet. When Doucet was finally apprehended by police, Jody's father would have his revenge. On March 16, 1984, Gary Plauche shot and killed his son's kidnapper in front of a local news crew. As officers took Gary into custody, they asked "Why, Gary, Why?!" He simply responded, "If somebody did that to your kid, you'd do it, too." This is the story behind the infamous video taken 40 years ago at the Baton Rouge airport. Sources: Main Source: Why Gary, Why? T...
2024-02-2025 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastHybristophilia: I Married A Serial KillerSend us a textLove is in the air this Valentine's Day! This week Residue explores why some women fall in love with serial killers. Richard Ramirez, Ted Bundy, and The Hillside Stranglers were all married while incarcerated for heinous crimes. What drove these women to commit to these heartless, evil men?Edited by: Chrissy Champagne Sources:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybristophilia#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20infamous,of%20his%20trials%20each%20day.https://allthatsinteresting.com/doreen-lioyhttps://listverse.com/2019/12/14/10...
2024-02-1319 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastLouise OgbornSend us a textOn April 9th, 2004, McDonald's restaurant manager, Donna Summers, answered a phone call that would change the course of numerous lives. A man identifying himself as a police officer informed Donna that her young employee, Louise Ogborn, was suspected of theft. The events that occurred that night in that Kentucky fast food restaurant would shock the country. Edited by Chrissy Champagne Sources: https://www.ctvnews.ca/ex-mcdonald-s-worker-wins-lawsuit-over-strip-search-1.259162https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/the-vault/strip-search-hoax-mount-washington-kentucky-donna-summers-louise-ogborn-david-stewart-phone-calls/417-5370d3a7-1a78-4858...
2024-02-0628 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastJustice for Tamla HorsfordSend us a textOn November 4th, 2018, Tamla Horsford, age 40, was discovered dead in the backyard of a home where she had been attending a "girl's night" slumber party. Her death could have very well been an accident, but a compromised investigation raised eyebrows. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forsyth_County,_Georgiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXVXmR6j3Kchttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tamla_HorsfordMorbid epi. 151https://www.georgiaencyclopedia...
2024-01-3027 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastMia ZapataSend us a textUp and coming Mia Zapata, age 27, was emerging onto the Seattle grunge music scene in the early 1990's with her band The Gits. Mia was murdered on her way home after leaving a friend's house in the early morning hours of July 7th, 1993. Her murder would remain unsolved for 10 years until DNA testing would finally bring her killer to justice. Edited by Chrissy Champagne*Episode has been updated to correct a mistake. Someone take my "90's kid grunge card" away. The song "A Change Is Gonna Come" was written by...
2024-01-2321 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastChalino Sanchez: The Death NoteSend us a textMexican singer-songwriter Rosalino Sánchez Félix, known as Chalino Sanchez was shot and killed on May 16, 1992, by unidentified assailants, hours after a performance at the Salon Bugambilias in Culiacán. Edited by Chrissy Champagne Sources: IDOLO - The Ballad of Chalino Sanchez - Podcast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalino_S%C3%A1nchezhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZHxXyCerI8https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/chalino-sanchez-legacy-30-years-after-death-1235111447ht...
2024-01-1614 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Poltergeist CurseSend us a textThey're Here ....Poltergeist is a beloved horror film that was released in 1982. The film was plagued by tragedy. Decades later we still wonder ... was the cast and crew of the Poltergeist franchise cursed? Edited by Chrissy & Jesse Champagne Sources: The 'Poltergeist' Curse: Inside the Mysterious Cast Deaths and Oddities On SetPoltergeist (1982 film) - Wikipedia.Steven Spielberg or Tobe Hooper - Who Really Directed Poltergeist?.https...
2024-01-0927 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Inspiring Survival Story Of Kelly HerronSend us a textIn March of 2017, Kelly Herron was attacked in a Seattle public restroom. Kelly was four miles into a 10-mile run when she paused to take a bathroom break. Her worst nightmare was about to come true, but Kelly was prepared. This is the inspiring story of a woman who fought like hell to save her own life. A woman who was ready for this worst case scenario. A woman who took back her power and screamed, "Not today, motherf***er!" Edited by Chrissy & Jesse Champagne So...
2024-01-0216 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Backseat Killers: A 1964 New Year's Eve Triple MurderSend us a textBill and Beverly Jay were on their way to spend New Year's Eve with their 3 children when they stopped at a roadside rest area to take a break from the long drive. A fateful stop that would forever change the course of their lives. This tragic night in 1964 would live on as the New Year's Eve Nightmare of Jefferson County, NY. The night The Egans met their match. Sources: The Jefferson County Egan Murders: Nightmare on New Years Eve 1964 written by Dave Shampine and Daniel T. Boyer
2023-12-2624 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Day Mary Jo Buttafuoco Met Amy FisherSend us a textOn a beautiful morning in 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco answered a knock on her door. Her life would forever be changed. This is the story that shocked a nation. Amy Fisher, wrongfully dubbed "The Long Island Lolita" by the media, was just a 17 year old girl who was groomed and manipulated by a 36 year old married man named Joey Buttafuoco. In this episode we change the narrative from "Amy Fisher: The Long Island Lolita" to "Mary Jo: The Long Island Bad Ass". Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBejD1emE...
2023-12-1929 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Bad Ass Survival Story of Susan WaltersSend us a textIn 2006, a man in Portland, Oregon hired a hitman to kill his wife, Susan Kuhnhausen (now goes by Susan Walters). This is a frightening tale of survival that will haunt you for the rest of your life. Susan Walters will be your new hero by the end of this story. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQXXKPjy1b0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gztpsgY4jGk https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/teach-me/what-is-love-bombing-and-how-to-recognize-the-signs#:~:text=Lov...
2023-12-1215 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastGrace Brown: Bottom Of The LakeSend us a textA romance gone tragically wrong in 1906 leaves a lovelorn ghost haunting the Adirondacks in Upstate NY. Grace Brown Sources/References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Brownhttps://youtu.be/ot8EGQY33Oo?si=boEl8BeH5mrUb_twhttps://fpscny.org/womens-history-month-2022-the-tragedy-of-grace-brown/https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/book_reviews/murder-in-the-adirondackshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Gillette#Backgroundhttps://whatliesbeyond.boards.net/th...
2023-12-0516 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Inmates: The Tragic Story of Skylar NeeseSend us a textEven Regina George would run away from these two "mean girls". This is the tragic story of a teenage friendship that went horribly wrong. It is also the story of two dedicated parents who would never stop fighting for answers and justice. Sources:https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/why-are-teenage-girls-so-mean/#tophttps://murderpedia.org/female.E/e/eddy-shelia.htmhttps://www.ghbase.com/shelia-eddy-parents-meet-greg-eddy-and-tara-clendenen/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Skylar_Neese#:~:text=An%20Amber%20Ale...
2023-11-2829 minResidue: A True Crime PodcastThe Collector: John JamelskeSend us a textBetween 1988 and 2003, John Jamelske abducted women and girls as young as 14 and held them captive in his secret bunker. This is the horrifying story of The Syracuse Dungeon Master. Sources:https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/kidnapped-and-held-captivehttps://archive.org/details/MSNBCW_20140623_010000_Sex_Bunker/start/2760/end/2822https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/jamelske-tells-parole-board-there-were-bubble-baths-and-scented-candles-in-the-bunker/https://www.syracuse.com/kirst/2013/05/post_480.htmlhttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/justice-story-john-jamelske-girls-dungeon-article-1.1351897https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/John_Jamelske
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