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Criminally Absurd31- Footprints in Blood: The Murder of Jeanie ChildsEpisode 31- Footprints in Blood: The Murder of Jeanie ChildsJeanie Childs, 35 years old, was found murdered in her high rise Minneapolis apartment on June 13th, 1993. At the scene there were multiple DNA profiles found, but went unmatched until 2015 when forensic scientists used genealogy websites to help uncover potential suspects. A unique piece of evidence was that there were bloody footprints next to the apartment window. It was determined that these were the footprints of the perpetrator and not Jeanie.Through genealogical searches, Jerry W...2025-06-0338 min
Criminally Absurd30-The Babysitter Who Never Came Home-The Disappearance of Evelyn HartleyEpisode 30-The Babysitter Who Never Came Home-The Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley Evelyn Hartley was a 15 year old high school honor student from La Crosse, Wisconsin, who vanished without a trace on the night of October 24, 1953. The was babysitting for a local family while they attended a homecoming game. When Evelyn failed to call home to check in, he went to the house and found it locked, the lights and radio on, and Evelyn’s shoes, glasses, and school books were scattered inside. A window was found pried open, and sign...2025-05-271h 15
Criminally Absurd29-Vanished in the Desert: The Disappearance of Daniel RobinsonEpisode 29: Vanished in the Desert: The Disappearance of Daniel Robinson Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old field geologist disappeared on June 23, 2021, after leaving a remote job site near Buckeye, Arizona. He was last seen driving his 2017 blue Jeep Renegade west into the desert around 9:30amNearly a month later, on July 19, a rancher discovered Robinson’s Jeep overturned in a ravine approximately three miles from the worksite. The vehicle had sustained significant damage, and its airbags were deployed, but there was no sign of Daniel. The Buckeye Poli...2025-05-201h 04
Criminally Absurd28- A Killer in Disguise: The Betrayal of LaNell BarsockEpisode 28- A Killer in Disguise: The Betrayal of LaNell BarsockLaNell Barsock was a 29 year old nurse from Palmdale, California, known for her kindness, generosity, and dedication to those she loved. But on June 16, 2010, her life was tragically cut short. She was found murdered in her garage-shot in the back of the head, with a plastic bag placed over her face. The scene was chilling, and the betrayal even more so. At first, suspicion fell on her boyfriend, Louis Bonheur, as tensions in their relationship had raised red f...2025-05-1355 min
Criminally Absurd27-Vanished into the Dark: The Disappearance of Brandon SwansonEpisode 27: Vanished into the Dark: The Disappearance of Brandon SwansonBrandon Swanson disappeared in the early hours on May 14th, 2008 around Marshall, Minnesota. At the time of his disappearance, Brandon was 19 years old with brown hair, blue eyes, 5’ 6” and 120lb. Brandon had been out earlier that night and gone to a couple of parties before making his way home to Marshall, Minnesota. Unfortunately, on the way home, he ran into a bit of car trouble when his car veered a bit off the side of a gravel road and got s...2025-05-061h 07
Criminally Absurd26- Murder in the Digital Age: The Bianca Devins StoryEpisode 26- Murder in the Digital Age: The Bianca Devins StoryIn this episode, we explore the life and tragic death of Bianca Devins, a 17 year old girl from Utica, New York, whose story became a a chilling example of the dark side of the internet culture. Bianca was a talented, artistic teen active in online communities where she built friendships and shared her struggles with mental health. On July 14, 2019 she was murdered by someone she knew from these online spaces, an act that shocked the world not just f...2025-04-2957 min
Criminally Absurd25 - Rigged: The Hot Lotto ScandalEpisode 25 - Rigged: The Hot Lotto Scandal Eddie Tipton was a formal security director at the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL)- the organization responsible for administrating various lotteries, including the Hot Lotto game. Starting around 2005, Tipton installed code into the lottery's random number generator, which allowed him to predict the winning numbers on certain days. He shared those numbers with family and friends, who would then buy the winning tickets and try to claim the prizes-trying to avoid suspicion by spreading out the claims across different states and people. 2025-04-2254 min
Criminally Absurd24 - Family Annihilation: The Brom Family MurdersEpisode 24 - Family Annihilation: The Brom Family Murders In this chilling episode, we explore a horrific crime that shook the quiet community of Rochester, Minnesota in 1988. The Brom family-parents Bernard and Paulette, along with two of their children Diane and Richard-were brutally murdered in the middle of the night in their own home. The shocking twist: The killer was their own son and brother, 16 year old David Brom.The murders sent shockwaves through the small city and captured national attention due to their gruesome nature and the young age of th...2025-04-151h 09
Criminally Absurd23-Missing: Lovely ‘Angie’ BrooksEpisode 23-Missing: Lovely ‘Angie’ BrooksLovely Brooks, known to her loved ones as “Angie,” was last seen on January 10, 2023, in the 1000 block of Barlen Drive in Richmond, Virginia. According to her sister, Angie had been residing with and caring for their father. He last saw her leaving their home that morning. She left behind most of her belongings, including her luggage and phone charger, but took her phone and purse. Other than the regular deposit of her Social Security disability benefits, there has been no activity on Angie’s bank account. 2025-04-0857 min
Criminally Absurd22-A Mystery Still Haunting: The Murders of Mary and Susanne RekerEpisode 22: A Mystery Still Haunting: The Murders of Mary and Susanne Reker The episode this week is about the Reker sisters. On September 2, 1974, Mary Reker, aged 15 and Susanne Reker, aged 12, left their home in St. Cloud, Minnesota to go shopping for last minute school supplies. Tragically, the sisters never returned. After an agonizing 26 days, their bodies were discovered, stabbed to death, in a quarry outside of St. Cloud.The investigation into he deaths was complicated by issues with jurisdictional overlap between local, county, and state auth...2025-04-011h 21
Criminally Absurd21-Calculated Betrayal: The Murder of Toni HenthornEpisode 21: Calculated Betrayal: The Murder of Toni HenthornThis episode discusses the murder of Toni Henthorn, which is a chilling case of deception and premeditation. In 2012, Toni, a 50 year-old ophthalmologist from Colorado, fell to her death during a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park with her husband, Harold Henthorn. At first, Harold claimed it was a tragic accident, but investigators soon uncovered disturbing details. Authorities found inconsistencies in Harold’s story, financial motives, including a $4.7 million life insurance policy on Toni, and eerie similarities to the mysterious 1995 death of Har...2025-03-2558 min
Criminally Absurd20-Patterns of Neglect: Emily Pike and the MMIP EpidemicEpisode 20-Patterns of Neglect: Emily Pike and the MMIP Epidemic In this episode, we uncover the heartbreaking case of Emily Pike, a young Indigenous woman whose life was tragically cut short. Her story is not just about one life lost-it’s a painful reflection of the larger crisis affecting Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP.)We’ll explore who Emily was, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and murder, and the systemic neglect that leaves so many MMIP cases unsolved. Though this discussion, we aim to shed light on the injustice, amplif...2025-03-1841 min
Criminally Absurd19-Toxic Friendship: The Lynn Hernan StoryEpisode 19: Toxic Friendship: The Lynn Hernan Story In October 2018, 62 year old Lynn Hernan was found deceased in her Pewaukee, Wisconsin home. Her friend and caretaker, Jessy Kurczewski, called 911, initially suggesting that Lynn had overdosed on prescription medications. First responders suspected suicide or accidental overdose. However, toxicology reports later reviewed a fatal dose of tetryzoline, a chemical found in over the counter eye drops, in Hernan’s system. During the trial, Jessy claimed that Hernan had ingested the eye drops voluntarily to help her sleep and a...2025-03-1156 min
Criminally Absurd18-The Gas Station Horror: The Unsolved Murder of Rhonda Knutson18-The Gas Station Horror: The Unsolved Murder of Rhonda KnutsonRhonda Knutson was a 22 year old woman working the overnight shift at a Phillips 66 gas station in Williamstown, Iowa, when she was murdered on Labor Day of 1992. An unknown assailant attacked her inside the station’s convenience store and Rhonda died from blunt force trauma to the head. Despite extensive investigations, no clear suspect was identified and the case went cold. To this day, Rhonda’s murder remains unsolved, and her family continues to seek justice....2025-03-0452 min
Criminally Absurd17- Tracking the Truth: The Mo Wilson’s StoryEpisode 17- Tracking the Truth: The Mo Wilson’s StoryThe murder of Moriah “Mo” Wilson is a tragic case that shook the cycling community and gained national attention due to its elements of love, jealousy, and a dramatic international manhunt.Moriah Wilson was a rising star in the elite gravel cycling world, known for her incredible talent and promising future. At 25 years old, she was one of the top competitors in her sport and had traveled to Austin, Texas, in May 2022 to compete in an upcoming race.2025-02-251h 07
Criminally Absurd16-Five Years of Silence: The Disappearance of Hayden ManisEpisode 16- Five Years of Silence: The Disappearance of Hayden Manis In his heartbreaking episode, we explore the mysterious and deeply troubling disappearance of Hayden Manis, a young boy from Muncie, Indiana. Though Hayden was officially reported missing in late 2024, the shocking truth soon emerged-he had not been seen by his family for over five years. Hayden was just 4 years old when he vanished while in the custody of his father, Dustin Manis. His early years were marked by instability, as both of his parents struggled with substance abuse an...2025-02-1839 min
Criminally Absurd15-The Worst Halftime Show: The Flying Lawnmower Disaster of 1979Episode 15-The Worst Halftime Show: The Flying Lawnmower Disaster of 1979The 1979 flying lawnmower accident at Shea Stadium was a bizarre and tragic event that occurred during a halftime show for a New York Jets game. The performance featured a group of radio-controlled model aircraft enthusiasts demonstrating their flying machines. Among them was a model airplane designed to resemble a lawnmower which was a novelty of the time. During the demonstration, the flying lawnmower lost control and veered into the strands, s...2025-02-1157 min
Criminally Absurd14- Jealousy Turned Deadly: The Murders of Ana Abulaban and Rayburn BarronEpisode 14: Jealousy Turned Deadly: The Murders of Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Barron
This episode tells the devastating story of Ana Abulaban, 28, and Rayburn Barron, 29, whose lives were cruelly taken by Ana's estranged husband, Ali Abulaban. Their senseless murders highlight a tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal.
Their heartbreaking deaths paint a chilling picture of years of betrayal and violence, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew them, especially their five year old daughter.
The information presented in this episode is from sources from the most reliable accounts available on the web including an article from Huffpost:
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Criminally Absurd13-Frustration and Fatality: The Aaron Lindh CaseEpisode 13-Frustration and Fatality: The Aaron Lindh Case
In January 1988, Aaron Lindh entered the City-County Building in Madison, WI, armed with a gun. He fatally shot Eleanor Townsend, a sheriff's department secretary, and Clyde 'Bud' Chamberlain, the county coroner. He also seriously injured Erik Erikson, a private citizen.
Lindh was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted first degree murder, and carrying a firearm in a public building. He pleaded fuilty to the firearm charge and was found guilty of the other charges by a jury. During the trial's mental capacity phase, Lindh claimed he had a mental...2025-01-2852 min
Criminally Absurd12-Murder on the Farm: The Fremberg Family MassacreEpisode 12- Murder on the Farm: The Fremberg Family Massacre
This episode explores the chilling murders of the Fremberg family in rural Sunburg, Minnesota. In November 1970, James and gloria Fremberg, along with their children Patricia (8), James (7), and Douglas (4), were tragically killed on their family farm.
Neil Pladson was convicted of the crime and served just 16 years for these heinous acts. In this episode, we dive into the details of the murders, the legal proceedings, and the lasting impact of this horrifying case.
The information...2025-01-2156 min
Criminally Absurd11-The Torch Extinguished: An Olympic Runner's Tragic EndEpisode 11- The Torch Extinguished: An Olympic Runner's Tragic End
In this episode we discuss Rebecca Cheptegei who was a distinguished Ugandan long-distance runner, renowned for her achievements in cross country, mountain, and marathon running. She held the national record in the marathon and clinched the World champion title in mountain running. She made her Olympic debut in the women's marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tragically, on September 1, 2024, Cheptegei was attacked near her home by her former partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who doused her with petrol and set her...2025-01-1439 min
Criminally Absurd10-Summertime Evil: The Tragic Murders of Angela Hyke and Ashley LucasEpisode 10-Summertime Evil: The Tragic Murders of Angela Hyke and Ashley Lucas
This week's episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Angela Hyke and her young daughter, Ashley Lucas. In 2001 the two disappeared from their home in Cresco, Iowa, sparking a frantic search. The investigation uncovered a chilling truth: Clay Thomas had brutally ended their lives to steal Angela's car and flee from his life of crime. Join us as we unravel the details of this heartbreaking case and the pursuit of justice for Angela and Ashley.
The...2025-01-0757 min
Criminally Absurd9-The Spellbound Mystery: Death at SeaEpisode 9-The Spellbound Mystery: Death at Sea
Loren and Jody Edwards embarked on their lifelong dream of sailing the world in their 53-foot sailboat the Spellbound which they had lovingly built with their own hands. What was supposed to be an adventure of a lifetime turned into a chilling tale of mystery and tragedy.
On a fateful weekend in 1978, the Spellbound sailed into a dark chapter of maritime history. Loren and Jody were buried at sea by their own children and a close family friend. Their deaths, initially thought...2024-12-311h 05
Criminally Absurd8-Behind Closed Doors: The Murder of Joyce KlindtEpisode 8-Behind Closed Doors: The Murder of Joyce Klindt
This episode talks about the murder of Joyce Klindt. Joyce was brutally murdered and dismembered by her chiropractor husband, Jim, in Davenport, IA.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including: an articles from Justia,
https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/supreme-court/1986/85-243-0.html
The Gazette Newspaper:
https://www.thegazette.com/news/convicted-davenport-chiropractor-dies-after-fall/
The Quad City Times:
https://qctimes.com/joyce-klindt-34-of-davenport...2024-12-2455 min
Criminally Absurd7-Suitcase of Secrets: The Murder of Jorge TorresEpisode 7-Suitcase of Secrets: The Murder of Jorge Torres
The Sara Boone case centers on a shocking and tragic death of February 2020 in Winter Park, Flordia. Sarah Boone called 911 claiming her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. had accidentally died after being zipped into a suitcase during a game of hide-and-seek.
Investigators quickly uncovered disturbing evidence on Boone's phone: videos showing Torres struggling and pleading for help while trapped in the suitcase.
The case has since drawn attention for its bizarre circumstances and the chilling nature of the evidence. It...2024-12-171h 03
Criminally Absurd6-The Ice Storm of Errors: The Mysterious Death of Rena GallardoEpisode 6: The Ice Storm of Errors: The Mysterious Death of Rena Gallardo
In this episode, we delve into the investigation-or lack thereof- surrounding the death of Rena Gallardo. Her body was found in a car wash during an ice storm in San Antonio, TX. Despite the unusual circumstances, her mysterious death was not thoroughly investigated by authorities.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including The Minority Crimes Podcast:
Episode 4:Rena Christine Gallardo: Deadly San Antonio Storm from the Minority Cr...2024-12-1046 min
Criminally Absurd5-Missing in Minnesota: Nevaeh Kingbird's StoryEpisode 5-Missing in Minnesota: Nevaeh Kingbird's Story
Nevaeh Kingbird, a 15-year-old Indigenous child from Bemidji, Minnesota, disappeared on October 22, 2021. She was last seen at a party with friends, but after an altercation, she reportedly left the gathering and was not heard from again. Despite extensive searches and community efforts, her wearabouts remain unknown.
Nevaeh's case highlights the broader issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), a crisis impacting Native communities across North America. Her family continues to advocate for answers, urging the public and law enforcement to keep her case active...2024-12-0349 min
Criminally Absurd4-Disappearing Dad: The Story of Ryan BorgwardtEpisode 4-Disappearing Dad: The Story of Ryan Borgwardt
Surprise!! We are releasing a new episode today, on Thanksgiving, because we are SO thankful for all of YOU-our listeners!
A huge thank you to our friends and family that are supporting us by listening, following, and encouraging us on this fun adventure!!
This episode includes the story of a Wisconsin dad who faked his own disappearence in August of 2024.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including articles from The New York Post from 11/10/2024
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Criminally Absurd3-NYU ThieveryEpisode 3-NYU Thievery
This episode includes the story of Kaitlyn Fung and Aurora Agape and the thievery that took place while they were roommates at NYU in 2024.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including the New York Times article dated June 18, 2024.
The photos include a photo of NYU, Kaitlyn Fung (top,) and Aurora Agapov (bottom.) 2024-11-2633 min
Criminally Absurd2-Murder in the Moonlight: The Villisca NightmareEpisode 2-Murder in the Moonlight: The Villisca Nightmare
This episode includes the story of the Villisca Axe Murders that took place on June 10, 1912 in Villisca, IA. Josiah and Sarah Moore, along with their children, Herman, Kathleen, Arthur, and Paul and the children's friends, Lena and Ina Stillinger, were all brutally killed by an ax murderer while they slept. This episode goes through the details of the case and some of the potential suspects.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including articles from themurderhouse.com 2024-11-1946 min
Criminally Absurd1-Evidence and Injustice: Marcellus Williams CaseEpisode 1-Evidence and Injustice: Marcellus Williams Case
This episode includes the injustice of Marcellus Williams, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 2001 after Felicia Gayle was found stabbed to death in her home in 1998.
The information shared in this episode is based on highly reliable sources available online, including articles from the New York Times dated June 21, 2004
The Innocence Project website
CBS News
caselaw.findlaw.com
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch article dated August 13, 1998
Photos include: Marcellus Williams, Marcellus Williams...2024-11-1242 min