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Criminal/Cryptid03x13: Canopy!Settle in and keep the lights low!Dev and Katie are back with another ride through true crime and the unexplained.This episode opens with Katie discussing the haunting case of former NFL player Antonio Armstrong Sr. and his wife, Dawn Armstrong, a respected church leader, whose shocking murders left more questions than answers. Then Dev crosses to England, into the depths of Bradley Woods, home to whispered sightings of the mysterious Black Lady.Blending brutal reality with eerie legend, Criminal & Cryptid lives at the crossroads of...
2026-02-081h 05Criminal/Cryptid03x12: Two Cups of Absinthe and a Partridge in a Pear TreeGet comfortable and stay awhile as Dev and Katie dive into a chilling blend of true crime and the uncanny.In today’s episode, Dev unravels the eerie details of the infamous Absinthe Murders before Katie ventures deep into Scotland to explore the shadowy Goblin Hall of Yester Castle.From real-life horrors to legends on the loose, Criminal & Cryptid delivers the perfect mix of fact, folklore, and fireside frights.Follow us for more @crime_cryptidOr send us a message at criminalcryptid@gmail.com...
2026-01-1858 minCriminal/Cryptid03x11: Just a Wulver and His FishThis week’s episode takes a darker turn as Katie covers the infamous crimes of Adam Britton. And Dev explores Shetland folklore and the legend of the Wulver, a mysterious, wolf-headed figure known for its unexpected kindness.Content/Trigger Warnings: animal abuse and torture, bestiality, and mentions of child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
2025-12-2251 minCriminal/Cryptid03x10: Just a couple of brosDev examines the tragic case of Gladys Ricart, who was fatally shot just hours before she was set to marry, unraveling the heartbreaking events that led up to her death. Then, Katie takes us to New Orleans to tell the chilling story of the Carter Brothers, the infamous vampires whose crimes left the city reeling.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Gladys Ricart & Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk / Brides' March: https://bridesmarch.com/
2025-12-151h 13Criminal/Cryptid03x09: A woman burns and the other smilesThis week, Katie goes over the Neston Sugar Water Murder where Corinna Smith left her husband, Michael Baines, with his skin "Peeling off" and Dev tells us about the malevolent figure from Japanese urban legend and folklore, the Kuchisake-Onna, or the slit mouthed woman
2025-12-0741 minCriminal/Cryptid03x08: Oh My GodThis week, Dev goes over one of America's youngest female death row inmates and what got her there. And near the end, Katie discusses the practice of shapeshifting, a sacred ritual amongst Native American tribes.
2025-11-111h 03Criminal/Cryptid03x07: AllegedlyThis week, Katie covers the shooting of the Notorious B.I.G. and Dev goes over the Pooka and its many forms.Yes, we know we mixed up Lisa Frank and Ruby Franke
2025-11-041h 18Criminal/Cryptid03x06: It's actually been so long, I don't know what to call thisAfter yet another break, Dev covers the tragic, yet pivotal story of Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed over a barely $2 bottle of juice.Katie tells us about the Nunnehi, the traveler spirit people of the Cherokee nation.If you would like to contribute to the Latasha Harlins Foundation, you can find more information here: https://www.latashaharlinsfoundation.org/
2025-10-2846 minCriminal/Cryptid03x05: A Cougar, You SayKatie starts us off with the case of Tupac Shakur and Dev tells us the history of the Appalachian Wampus Cat
2025-05-271h 15Criminal/Cryptid03x04: They're just little guysDev goes over the tragic story of Andrea Yates and why mental health is so important for everyone, especially mothers. Katie talks about the Menehune and their impressive structures in Hawaii.Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental health condition that can affect anyone. If you are feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed, and these feelings last longer than two weeks, help is availableNational Maternal Mental Health Hotline:Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)Postpartum Support International Hotline:Call 1-800-944...
2025-02-241h 25Criminal/Cryptid03x03: Big BallsKatie tells the story of Emma Walker and Dev tells us all about the Pom Poko origins! (Tanuki)Follow us on social media:Instagram: Crime_CryptidTwitter (X): @Crime_Cryptid
2025-01-0659 minCriminal/Cryptid03x02: Tear Strained TrailsIn today's episode, Dev tells us all about Bloody Babs and Katie talks about what it really means to be a Squonk.
2024-12-221h 29Criminal/Cryptid03x01: We're YappersKatie discusses the tragic story of Amy Carnevale. Dev tells us the tale of Oscar, the infamous Beast of BuscoDomestic Abuse Resources:https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/2016/10/42-domestic-violence-warning-signs/ https://www.liveyourdream.org/get-help/domestic-violence-resources.html
2024-11-131h 09Criminal/Cryptid02x13: WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'AND THEN'?Now available on Apple Podcasts!Katie talks the love triangle between Steven Beard, Celeste Beard, and Tracey Tarlton that's not entirely a love triangle. Dev tells us about Mr. Cold "The Smiley Man" and he is terrifying.Follow us on social media:Instagram: Crime_CryptidTwitter (X): @Crime_Cryptid
2024-10-091h 11Criminal/Cryptid02x12: That's Not Very Ca$hmoneyDev tells us what radium can do to the body and the famous case of the Radium Girls. Katie tells some of Scotland's most famous ghost stories, featuring the Kinmount Straight and the Lady Ghosts of Crathes Castle.Follow us on Social Media!Instagram: Crime_CryptidTwitter (X): @Crime_Cryptid
2024-09-2556 minCriminal/Cryptid02x11: The Bell Witch MenaceAfter yet another hiatus, (we're sorry) Katie discusses the very strange disappearance of Mitchell Dale Stehling and Dev tells us about the menace, the quirky, the downright bitch that is the Bell Witch.,
2024-09-041h 00Criminal/Cryptid02x10: Would You Still Love Me If I Was The Bear Lake Monster?Dev gives us all the details of the gruesome Fritzl case while Katie takes a hard U-ie and tells the story of the Bear Lake Monster
2024-07-051h 10Criminal/Cryptid02x09: Tummy Time!TW: Infant deathThis week, Katie talks about the gruesome story of the United Kingdom's most notorious child serial killer to date. And Dev gives us the deets on the modern day vampire's ancestor, the strigoi.
2024-06-271h 26Criminal/Cryptid02x08: We're Gore GirlsThis week, Dev tells us about the questionable relationship between the Papin Sisters of France and their gruesome crime. Katie tells the tale of the Virginia Urban Legend, The Bunnyman, and how the internet affected the story told today.
2024-06-191h 07Criminal/Cryptid02x07: An Absolute MenaceThis week, Katie tells us about the mysterious case of the missing Bobby Dunbar. Dev talks about the Chupacabra of North, Central, and South America.Please donate to the Charley Project to help missing persons:https://charleyproject.org/
2024-06-131h 19Criminal/Cryptid02x06: This may be a weird oneThis week Dev talks about the murder of Anna Bachmeier and her mother's vengeance. Katie tells the story of the Kushtaka and its roots within the Tlingit tribe of the Pacific Northwest Coast. TW: Male mutilation, animal violence
2024-06-051h 03Criminal/Cryptid02x05: This isn't about his careerThis week, Katie talks about the Ex-Auburn Cheerleader Attempted Murder and Dev talks about the Basilisk.
2024-05-221h 02Criminal/Cryptid02x04: 14 Karat HoodlumsDev tells us about a Mafia Cookout gone wrong and Katie goes over one of the internet's most infamous urban legends.
2024-05-081h 12Criminal/Cryptid02x03: Positivity helps, y'know?In this weeks episode, Katie brings attention to the disappearance of 8-year old, Relisha Rudd. Meanwhile, Dev goes over the recently viral Filipino aswang creature, the Mananaggal.TW: Young victim, Suicide, Pregnancy---------If you or someone you know has any information pertaining to Relisha Rudd, here are the resources to help!FBI: +1 (800) CALL-FBIWashington D.C Police: +1 (202) 265-9100 or +1 (202) 727-9099The Nation Center for Missing and Exploited Children: +1 (800) THE-LOSTYou can also text the following number with info: 50411
2024-05-0156 minCriminal/Cryptid02x02: Don't Lose Your HeadLook at us being consistent. Go us. In this week's episode, Dev tells the tale of the infuriating abduction of Denise Huskins while Katie drops the deets on the Dullahan; an Irish legend which is the inspiration for the modern concept of the Headless Horseman.TW: SA
2024-04-251h 30Criminal/Cryptid02x01: We're Back!Did you think we stopped forever? Nope, just procrastinating. This week, Katie goes over the disappearance of Carlee Russell and Dev gives us the deets on the Devil's Tramping Ground, located in North Carolina
2024-04-171h 07Criminal/Cryptid01x13: Bobs and RocksThis week, Katie goes over the survivor story of Lisa McVey and Dev explains why you shouldn't take rocks from Hawaiian lands.
2023-03-281h 14Criminal/Cryptid01x12: Germany's Weird BirdKatie tells the story of Willem Van Eijke of Holland and Dev shares the french origins of the supposed werewolf and a chicken with some strange features.
2022-12-0658 minCriminal/Cryptid01x11: Banished to SerbiaDev tells the tragic story of Ursula Herrmann, a victim of a kidnapping gone wrong. At the same time, Katie stacks up Belgian and French folklore with three strange creatures and their tales.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @Crime_Cryptid
2022-11-081h 08Criminal/Cryptid01x10: RIP HagridThis week, Katie dives into the tragedy of the Stalag Luft III great prison escape and Dev makes a tribute to Robbie Coltrane, In honor of his recent death, with the origins of a creature from JK Rowling's Fantastical Beasts series.Criminal/Cryptid finally has social media. Follow Instagram and Twitter @crime_cryptid
2022-11-0151 minCriminal/Cryptid01x09: Do Not Eat The Fried WormsDev talks about the series of events leading to the re0opening of the Göhrde Forest murders, and Katie talks about the elusive Czech cryptid, the "Springman".
2022-10-111h 20Criminal/Cryptid01x08: Don't Be PickyOfficially back to recording, Katie gives the details of the German cold case, The Hinterkaifeck murders, and Dev gets into the many forms of the Changeling.
2022-10-041h 14Criminal/Cryptid01x07: Bump Bump Bump in The Knight(Recorded 6/4/2022) Pre-Hiatus Katie and Dev talk about Australia's first female "life-without-parole" criminal, Katherine Knight, and the elusive Igopogo cryptid.
2022-09-301h 06Criminal/Cryptid01x06: Hot Damn! It's The Frog Man!We're Back!Recorded on 6/2/22, Katie and Dev talk about the crime that inspired the Hulu series, Candy, and Ohio's very own Frog Men.
2022-09-271h 28Criminal/Cryptid01x05: Damn DianeIn this episode, Dev talks about the damning case of Diane Downs, and Katie gives the history of sea serpents and their origins.
2022-05-241h 38Criminal/Cryptid01x04: Full CircleThis week, Katie tells the tale of East-Texas killer, Jerry Walter McFadden, and Dev follows up with the Washington legend of Batsquatch.
2022-05-171h 15Criminal/Cryptid01x03: Red Flag MichaelKatie delves into the gruesome Hollywood Ripper and Dev discusses the odd Illinois-based Enfield Horror.
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Criminal/Cryptid01x02: Too many 'M'sIn this week's episode, Katie dives into the infamous Mothman and Dev discusses the strange case of the "Morris and Morris" murders
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Criminal/Cryptid01x01: F*ck you, MichaelIn the first episode, Dev tells us about the Boo Hag from Gullah culture and Katie discusses the infamous "Daddy hurt Mommy" case of Bonnie Haim.
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