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CriminologyAmy Bradley Part 1In the spring of 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her parents and brother. Just a few days into the cruise, Amy vanished. Her father, Ron, said he last saw her on the balcony early in the morning after a night of partying. But when the family woke up, Amy was nowhere to be found. Join Mike and Morf for part 1 of 2 on the disappearance of Amy Bradley. This case has been followed closely for years by amateur sleuths on sites like Reddit and Websleuths. It has gained even more attention with a recently...
2025-08-1752 minCriminologyThe Devil's Den MurdersOn Saturday July 26th, 2025, officers from the Arkansas State Police were notified that there had been a double homicide in the park. The bodies were identified as forty-three-year-old Clinton Brink and forty-one-year-old Cristen Brink. The two had been hiking with two of their daughters, who are seven and nine years old, at Devil's Den State Park. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss these horrific murders. The police had a description of the attacker as well as his vehicle and looked at all the video and photos they could find from that day. They arrested twenty-eight-year-old Andrew...
2025-08-1055 minCriminologySam HaskellIn 2023, authorities received a call about possible human body parts in plastic bags outside of a home in Tarzana, California. When officers arrived at the scene, there were no bags in front of the house and no body parts to be found. The next morning, a man found a torso in the dumpster, which ignited an exhaustive investigation. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Sam Haskell. The son of a Hollywood mogul, Sam was 35 years old and married with children in 2023. As the investigation unfolded, the authorities released that Sam's wife, Mei Li, and his in-laws...
2025-08-0349 minCriminologyThe Terwilliger Family MurdersIn 2023, five people were brutally murdered in a home in Florida, and it turned out, as it does in many cases like this, that the killer was someone close to home. Two young boys were also at the house but were unharmed and able to call for help. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Terwilliger family murders. As police were investigating the grisly murders, one named surfaced quickly; Domenico Gigante. Gigante was the biological father of one of the victims. You can help support the show through Patreon. We'd lo...
2025-07-2753 minCriminologyTaylor WrightIn 2017, 33-year-old private investigator and former police officer Taylor Wright vanished in after heading out to meet a friend. Eventually, the truth about what happened to Taylor would come out, and this would evolve into a homicide investigation; one that would lead directly to someone very close to Taylor. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Taylor Wright. Taylor was in the middle of a contentious custody battle with her ex-husband. She had taken a large sum of money out of their bank account that the court deemed was not hers to take. Some...
2025-07-2050 minCriminologyLauren GiddingsIn 2011, 27-year-old Lauren Giddings was studying for the bar exam. She had told friends and family that she would be out of contact during this time so she could give her full attention. For this reason, it took everyone in her life longer than it normally would have to realize she was missing. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Lauren Giddings. Police eventually began to zero in on one of Lauren's neighbors, Stephen McDaniel. Stephen was a 25-year-old law student who was described as odd and a loner. What police uncovered would shock...
2025-07-131h 01CriminologyIlene MisheloffOn January 30th, 1989, the soon to be fourteen-year-old Ilene Misheloff vanished from Dublin, California. She left school early to head home and then attend ice skating lessons, but she never made it. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff. Ilene's case has been linked through the years with other girls who have disappeared. Some of those were later solved and proved to not be linked. Still, there has been no shortage of persons of interest in Ilene's case. Some have been ruled out, but others have not. You can help s...
2025-07-061h 03CriminologyThe Citronelle MurdersIn the early morning hours of Sat August 20th, 2016, Twenty-seven-year-old Derrick Dearman, entered the home where his twenty-four-year-old estranged girlfriend, Laneta Lester, was staying. It was Laneta's brother's home, situated approximately 30 miles outside Mobile, Alabama. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Citronelle murders. Laneta had fled from Derrick because he was abusive. Her family turned Derrick away from the home when he showed up earlier. But Derrick was determined to get inside, and once he did, he committed multiple brutal murders against Laneta's family and then took her hostage. You can help support t...
2025-06-2950 minCriminologyThe Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 2In Part 1, we outlined the bulk of the cases connected to this series and discussed how many of the instances were remarkably similar in some ways, and how the areas where the crimes occurred often overlapped with each other. Join Mike and Morf for part 2 of the Connecticut River Valley killings. In Part 2, we will discuss a couple of additional deaths that may be part of this series, or at least were once thought to be connected, possibly. We will then delve into some possible suspects in the murders. You can help support the show t...
2025-06-2250 minCriminologyThe Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 1From 1968 to 1989 there were a large number of murders in what is known as the Connecticut River Valley. But with the long period of time and bodies found in multiple states, it's hard to know how many of these murders are connected. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Connecticut River Valley Killings. Law enforcement and online sleuths have tried to dissect these unsolved cases for years, trying to figure out which of them are connected and whether a serial killer was operating in the area. You c...
2025-06-1555 minCriminologyThe Fast-Food KillerIn 1997, an individual terrorized the area around Nashville, Tennessee. This person robbed several fast-food restaurants, killing workers in the process. A man named Paul Dennis Reed Jr. was ultimately identified as "the fast-food killer" and took seven lives before he was caught. Join Mike and Morf as they talk about Paul Dennis Reid Jr., dubbed by the press as the fast-food killer. Reid had a rough childhood, and he displayed concerning behaviors as a youngster. He also had a series of head injuries. His mental competency to stand trial became a focal point. Y...
2025-06-0858 minCriminologySteven FreemanJust before 11:00 p.m. on August 1, 2018, authorities in Griffin, Georgia, were called to a home on the 800 block of Sunnybrook Drive. Twenty-three-year-old Steven Freeman had been shot, and Mary Katherine Higdon, who lived in the house with Steven, admitted that she was the one who shot him. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Mary Katherine Higdon and the shooting death of Steven Freeman. At first, Mary Katherine claimed the shooting was accidental and the gun had gone off as she was handing it to Steven. Later, her story would evolve into one of self-defense. What would...
2025-06-0152 minCriminologyBrandon SwansonIn 2008, 19-year-old Brandon lived with his parents in Marshall, Minnesota. He was home from college and attending some parties on the night he went missing. The mysteries surrounding this case continue to perplex law enforcement and the online true crime community. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Brandon Swanson's disappearance. Brandon spoke to his parents that night and indicated his car was stuck, leaving him stranded. However, even after a prolonged call with his father, Brandon was not found. What happened to Brandon Swanson? For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, visit...
2025-05-2552 minCriminologyAileen SeidenOn April 23rd, 2018, officers responded to a call about human remains found in Eastport, Florida. They found the body of a woman who had been a victim of foul play; she had obviously been beaten before her murder, and it was a brutal one. She was later identified as Aileen Seiden. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Aileen Seiden. Early the next day, investigators were alerted to a suspicious scene at the Sportsman's Lodge Motel about six miles away from where the Jane Doe had been found. They had to figure out who killed her.
2025-05-1847 minCriminologyNicki LenwayIn 2022, Nicki Lenway was thirty-three years old and working as a crime scene investigator with the Minneapolis Police Department. She had a five-year-old son named Callahan with her ex-boyfriend, Tim Amacher. On April 20th, 2022, Nicki was shot multiple times while she was waiting in her car outside of a scheduled visitation between Tim and her son. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Nicki Lenway. One of the gunshots hit Nicki in the neck and, even though she had a cell phone to call 911, she was unable to speak at all. Luckily, a stranger...
2025-05-1154 minCriminologyAn Active Serial Killer in New England?One by one, the discovery of ten bodies in the New England area across multiple states has made headlines over the past few weeks. It’s a case that has people asking is there a serial killer currently operating in New England, and leaving a trail of bodies behind? Join Mike and Morf as they discuss whether there is an active serial killer in New England. Some of these bodies had been deceased for so long that only skeletal remains were left while others were found hours after they died. One of these victims was even found wh...
2025-05-0459 minCriminologyHoward UnruhBy 1948, Howard Unruh was unemployed and living with his mother, Freda. He had been a decorated soldier in World War II but had trouble adjusting to life when he returned. Unruh is thought to be the first mass shooter and has been called the Father of Mass Murder by the press. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Howard Unruh. He likely had some form of PTSD after the war, and he was diagnosed with mental health illnesses. Howard began to believe his neighbors were talking about him behind his back and he started a kill list.
2025-02-0953 minCriminologyIla Mae ClarkIn 2001, 73-year-old Ila Mae Clark, who was just one week away from celebrating her 74th birthday, was killed inside her Marshalltown, Iowa home. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Ila Mae Clark. Ila's house was next to both an apartment complex and a mobile home park. She managed the apartment complex and collected rent payments. Could this have had something to do with her murder? You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
2025-02-0252 minCriminologyPatrick DuffeyOn April 26th, 2007, an emergency dispatcher with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from Linda Duffey. Linda told the dispatcher that her husband Patrick had been shot. Very quickly she informed investigators that she was the one who had shot him. But she claimed it was an accident. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Patrick Duffey. Multiple juries were faced with a difficult decision. Did Linda Duffey murder her husband Patrick, or, as she claimed, was it a terrible accident? You can support the show at patroen.co...
2025-01-2647 minCriminologyJoanne ChambersIn 1993, a stalker began to target 41-year-old Joanne Chambers, a first-grade teacher in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania. The stalking escalated over time and the threats became more violent. All signs pointed to another teacher who worked at the same school. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the stalking of Joanne Chambers. This case has been referred to by some as the strangest stalking case ever. The police zeroed in on another female teacher at the school named Paula Nawrocki. But the details that emerge are so bizarre that they are difficult to believe. You can...
2025-01-1953 minCriminologyThe Coleman Family MurdersIn the early morning hours of May 5th, 2009, Sheri Coleman and her two sons, 11-year-old Garett and 9-year-old Gavin, were found dead in their home. Husband and dad, Chris Coleman, had been worried about his family due to some threatening emails and letters they had received. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Coleman family murders. The crime scene was horrible, and someone had spray painted curse words throughout the home. This seemed to back up the threats the family had received. But as the police began gathering clues, they uncovered the true culprit and a...
2025-01-121h 00CriminologyHannah KobayashiOn November 8th, 2024, Hannah Kobayashi headed from Honolulu to Los Angeles for a very short layover en route to New York City. Hannah never made her connecting flight, and her family became worried about her. Over the next few days, she sent out a series of mysterious texts. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Hannah Kobayashi. What started as a disappearance case turned into a web of mysteries. Hannah's location, two green card marriages, and the reasons behind what she did would soon begin to emerge. You can help support the show at patreon...
2024-12-2251 minCriminologyThe Assassination of Insurance CEO; Brian Thompson50-year-old Brian Thompson worked his way up to be the CEO of United Healthcare, which is currently the largest private payer of health insurance benefits in the United States. On December 4th, 2024, Brian was gunned down in Manhatten as he was about to enter a hotel for a meeting. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the assassination of Brian Thompson. This case has dominated the headlines as the police searched for the shooter. The case drew even more attention when the authorities arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione whom they believe to be the shooter. But many questions...
2024-12-151h 07CriminologyChannon Christian and Christopher Newsom On Saturday, January 6th, Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom had planned to go on a date. The couple had only been dating for about two months. Their night ended in an unspeakable double murder. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom. The pair were carjacked by a group of people who then systematically tortured and murdered them. The details that emerged were horrific and shocking. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
2024-12-0858 minCriminologyAmy MullisOn November 10th, 2018, Todd Mullis called 911 as he rushed his wife, Amy, to the hospital. Amy died from her injuries, which resulted from being impaled by a corn rake or a pitchfork. Todd claimed Amy must have fainted and fallen on it causing her death. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Amy Mullis. On its face, he did everything he could to save his wife. But just under a year later, Todd would be found guilty of her murder. Many believe the jury got it right while others believe he is protecting someone. Either way, three...
2024-12-011h 00CriminologySuzanne SimpsonSuzanne, a 51-year-old mother of four from Olmos Park, Texas, is currently missing but presumed dead. Despite multiple searches, including a sweep of the landfill in Bexar County, Suzanne still has not been found. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Suzanne Simpson. It’s a case with circumstances that are all too familiar to those who regularly follow true crime. Suzanne's husband, Brad, was a suspect from the start. And just weeks before this episode aired, he was arrested for Suzanne's murder. You can help support the show at patreon.com/cr...
2024-11-241h 05CriminologyGary FarrisGary Farris was a very successful commercial real estate attorney in the metro Atlanta area. By 2018, he had been married to his wife Melody for thirty-eight years, and the couple had four adult children. They seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. But when Gary was found dead secrets began to be revealed. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Gary Farris. Once it was realized that Gary was missing a search of the property began. It didn't take long for one of Gary's sons to find his remains in a burn...
2024-11-1752 minCriminologyStephanie Coyle In 1993, 74-year-old Stephanie Coyle was murdered inside her home. Adding to the brutality and mystery, a large symbol was carved into her back. This is a case that has gone unsolved for over 3 decades. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Stephanie Coyle. In this episode, we called on trained criminologist, Dr. Lee Mellor who worked on this case to help us understand the case and the crime scene a little better, and to help us try and get into the mind of someone that would do something like this. You will hear from...
2024-11-101h 13CriminologyKristen TrickleOn Oct 30th, 2019, 26-year-old Kristen Trickle was preparing for the Halloween festivities. The next morning, Kristen's husband, Colby, woke up to a loud noise. He quickly realized that his wife was lying in bed dying from a gunshot wound. Colby called 911 to report that his wife had shot herself. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Kristen Trickle. Kristen's family and friends were shocked when the coroner pronounced her death a suicide. Kristen was afraid of guns, and everyone said she was in a good place. Suspicion began to fall onto her husband Colby...
2024-11-0354 minCriminologyLeslie Preer and Christine FrankeOn May 2nd, 2001, 50-year-old wife and mother Leslie Preer didn't show up to work. She was found dead in her Chevy Chase, Maryland home. One October 21st, 2001, 25-year-old Christine Franke was found dead inside her apartment in Orlando, Florida. Both cases would go unsolved for decades. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the cases of Leslie Preer and Christine Franke. Two unrelated murder cases that languished for years with no resolution. But, advancements in DNA technology, and more specifically, genetic genealogy was used to solve them both. The killers of Leslie and Christine were eventually revealed...
2024-10-2757 minCriminologySarah HarrisOn January 26th, 2022, a 51-year-old doctor named James Ryan called 911. His girlfriend, 25-year-old Sarah Harris, had overdosed and his efforts at CPR weren’t helping. Sarah was dead by the time officers and paramedics made it to the home. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Sarah Harris. The opioid epidemic has ruined many lives and for a long time many supplying the drugs have not been held accountable. But that is changing. In Sarah's case, the question was whether or not the jury would hold James Ryan accountable for his actions after hearing th...
2024-10-2047 minCriminologyHeather BogleIn 2015, 28-year-old Heather Bogle was employed at the Whirlpool factory in Clyde, Ohio. After clocking out in the early morning hours of April 9th, 2015, Heather left the facility, but she never made it home that morning. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Heather Bogle. Heather's body was found inside her trunk the next day. The investigation to find her killer saw several people wrongly accused and a detective found guilty of criminal acts. All of this delayed the identification of Heather's killer. You can help support the show at patreon.com/c...
2024-10-1354 minCriminologyRenee PagelIn 2006, 41-year-old Renee Pagel was nursing instructor in Michigan. She had three children and was estranged from her husband Michael as the two were going through a divorce. On August 5th of that year, Renee didn't show up to an outing with friends. Her father went to her house to check on her and found her dead. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Renee Pagel. At the time she was killed, Renee was recuperating from donating a kidney to the father of one of her students. This was the type of selfless person that Renee was...
2024-10-0649 minCriminologyJonathan CrewsOn February 2nd, 2014, Super Bowl Sunday, at 11:30 PM, 26-year-old Brenda Lazaro called 911 in Coppell, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. She told the 911 dispatcher that her boyfriend, Jonathan Crews, had shot himself. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Jonathan Crews. Many believe that Brenda was slow to call 911 that night and that she may have fired the fatal shot herself. To many, the clues don't add up to a self-inflicted gunshot. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
2024-09-2947 minCriminologyBarbara Jean HornOn July 12th, 1988, in Philadelphia, 4-year-old Barbara Jean Horn went outside to play. She was trying to find some of her friends to play with, but no one was home. This seemingly normal day turned into a nightmare when she went missing. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Barbara Jean Horn. A witness saw her walking with a man who seemed to be leading her by the elbow. Less than two hours after she was officially listed as missing, her body was found inside a television box which had been set...
2024-09-2256 minCriminologyTed and Corey ShaughnessyCorey Shaughnessy went to bed one night and woke up to find herself in a nightmare cowering in her closet between 2 rows of hangers and calling 911. Gunshots rang out some of which she fired in self-defense. She soon found out that her husband, Ted, had been shot and killed. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Ted and Corey Shaughnessy. Police had to try to find out who would want to kill the affluent couple who owned a successful jewelry store. Was this a robbery gone wrong or someone who knew the Shaughnessys and had a different...
2024-09-1555 minCriminologyMichele NeurauterIn 2017, Michele Neurauter was living in Corning, NY, with her 14-year-old daughter. She was going through a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband Lloyd Neurauter. When Michele was found dead, some in law enforcement thought it was a suicide. But that outlook quickly changed. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Michele Neurauter. Free of her abusive husband, Michele was finally beginning to live her life on her terms. Her death came as a shock to friends and family. Naturally, the ex-husband would be looked at first. But what came out about who all...
2024-09-0853 minCriminologyGary Allen SreryGary Allen Srery was a Canadian serial killer who is known to have murdered at least four people. Unfortunately, it took the authorities many years to catch him, and they wonder just how many people he could have actually killed over those many years. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Gary Allen Srery. Srery was born and lived in the United States before he illegally entered Canada. He had a long criminal history that involved both countries but he never spent much time in prison for his convictions. Just how prolific might have Srery been as...
2024-09-0151 minCriminologyJaye Potter MintzIn 1987, Jaye Potter Mintz was murdered inside her North Carolina home. Inside the home but left unharmed was her son who was about to turn two. The child saw at least some of the horrific acts and was able to tell the police that a mean man hurt his mommy. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Jaye Potter Mintz. Jaye was trying to sell a waterbed through the classified ads in the newspaper. It is thought by most that a man who answered the ad went to Jaye's home and murdered her. But...
2024-08-2554 minCriminologyJennair GerardotJennair Gerardot had been married to her husband Mark for almost fifteen years when she discovered he was having an affair. Mark had taken a new job in a different state and fell in love very quickly with his boss Meredith Sullivan. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Jennair Gerardot. Jennair began a spy surveillance campaign on her husband Mark. She discovered everything that he was doing and her world fell apart when she confronted him and he admitted the affair. She then made a plan to hurt Mark as much as she possibly could.
2024-08-181h 03CriminologyRussell and Shirley DermondBy 2014, Russell and Shirley Dermond had been married for over 60 years. They had children and grandchildren and were enjoying their retirement years after owning and operating fast food restaurants. In 1994 the couple purchased their dream home on Lake Oconee in Georgia. But their dream home would become the scene of a nightmare. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond. A couple who was friends with the Dermonds went to their house to check on them when they hadn't heard from them in awhile. Russell and Shirley had missed a Kentucky...
2024-08-111h 00CriminologyThe Fitbit MurderIn 2015, a Connecitcut woman named Connie Dabate was murdered in what appeared to be a home invasion burglary. As police dug deeper, it seemed that things were not as they appeared. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Connie Debate, a case that became known in the media as the Fitbit murder. The authorities relied on a variety of tools to help lay out the truth; including social media, cell phone data, surveillance camera footage, and computer files. One of the biggest tools of all in their quest for the truth turned o...
2024-08-041h 02CriminologyThe Farmville MurdersRichard McCroskey was looking for people who accept him on the internet. He had been bullied in school over his red hair and weight. But online he became a different person, a much more confident person. And Richard thought he had found a girlfriend in 16-year-old Emma Niederbrock, four years his junior. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Richard McCroskey and the Farmville murders. After chatting online for about a year, Richard and Emma decided to meet in person. Richard was going to Emma's house so that they could attend a horrorcore music festival, something the...
2024-07-2858 minCriminologyThe Miyazawa Family MurdersIn December 2000, one of Japan's most infamous unsolved cases happened. Four members for the Miyazawa family were murdered inside their home. It was an especially brutal series of murders that occurred with other family members living on the other side of a shared duplex. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Miyazawa family murders. There was a mountain of evidence left behind at the scene of the murders. The authorities had the killer's fingerprints, DNA, and even some of his clothing that had been left behind. But, almost 25 years later, we're still left with more questions t...
2024-07-211h 07CriminologyRaegan Anderson and Chandler KhubanderOn June 25th, 2024, Raegan Anderson and Chandler Khubander disappeared from Hinesville, Georgia. The police put out a BOLO for the pair after family members and co-workers became worried. Raegan and Chandler were both 24-year-old firefighters who previously had a relationship that lasted seven years. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance and deaths of Raegan Anderson and Chandler Khubander. On June 30th, 2024, the bodies of both Raegan and Chandler were found inside her Ford Focus in Cosby, Tennessee. They mysteries are still being revealed but the questions are numerous. How and why did the...
2024-07-1452 minCriminologyLinda O'KeefeIn 1973, 11-year-old Linda Ann O’Keefe was living in Corona Del Mar, California when she disappeared. Linda was attending summer school and walked home from school one day but never made it. Her body was found fairly quickly about ten miles from her home. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Linda O'Keefe. A family friend saw Linda that day about an hour after school let out. She was standing next to a van with a man in his 20s or 30s. Linda's case went cold and it took over 45 years and ad...
2024-07-071h 04CriminologyLaureen RahnOn April 26th, 1980, 14-year-old Laureen Ann Rahn of Manchester, NH, was an 8th grader on spring break. On that day, which was a Saturday, her mother Judith was leaving her home alone and would return later that night. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Laureen Rahn. Laureen had a female and a male friend over. They drank some alcohol and her female friend went to lie down in her bed. When she thought she heard her mom out in the hallway she hustled her male friend out the back. That was the last...
2024-06-2350 minCriminologyJeffrey LundgrenJeffrey Lundgren was living in Missouri in the early 1980s. He had a wife and four children and was heavily involved in the RLDS church. However, he became disillusioned with the church because he didn't agree with what he saw as some of its progressive views. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Jeffrey Lundgren. After a stint in the Navy, Jeffrey had a hard time holding down a job. However, he was able to attract followers who agreed with his preachings and were willing to help support him and his family. In 1984, Jeffrey told his followers...
2024-06-1656 minCriminologyThe Bumble Bee Road MurdersIn Fall 2003, 19-year-old Lisa Gurrieri and 20-year-old Brandon Rumbaugh went on an overnight camping trip. The two college students had been dating for a year, and this quick trip was to mark their one-year anniversary. They never returned home and were later found murdered. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Lisa Gurrieri and Brandon Rumbaugh. A broken disposable camera was found near the truck they had driven to Bumble Bee Road. Although damaged, technicians were able to recover some photographs. Instead of shedding light on what happened, the photos made the case more...
2024-06-0955 minCriminologyThe Yorkshire Ripper Part 2Between 1975 and 1980, The Yorkshire Ripper terrorized Northern England. His attacks and murders were reminiscent of Jack The Ripper, who operated in the late 1800s. Letters signed Jack The Ripper and a recording supposedly of the killer's voice only served to taunt the police. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the crimes of Peter Sutcliffe, aka The Yorkshire Ripper. In this second and last episode on The Yorkshire Ripper, we detail Peter Sutcliffe's background and arrest. People began questioning why the police hadn't identified Sutcliffe sooner, which could have saved lives. You can help support...
2024-06-0253 minCriminologyThe Yorkshire Ripper Part 1Between 1975 and 1980, The Yorkshire Ripper terrorized Northern England. His attacks and murders were reminiscent of Jack The Ripper, who operated in the late 1800s. Letters signed Jack The Ripper and a recording supposedly of the killer's voice only served to taunt the police. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the crimes of Peter Sutcliffe, aka The Yorkshire Ripper. It took the police some time to piece together the crimes and even more time to figure out who was behind them. The pressure mounted with every attack and murder by the vicious serial killer. You...
2024-05-2658 minCriminologyJennifer PanOn November 8th, 2010, 60-year-old Huei Hann Pan woke up suddenly startled in the middle of the night in his bed with the barrel of a gun being pressed to his forehead. Intruders shot both Hann and his wife Bich. Their 24-year-old daughter Jennifer was tied up. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Jennifer Pan. Hann survived the encounter, but Bich was fatally shot. As police investigated, they soon began to believe that Jennifer's account of what happened didn't add up. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology
2024-05-1956 minCriminologyJuan Leon LaurelesIt was just after midnight 28 years ago, on May 10th, 1996, that police responded to the scene of the murder of Leon Laureles. Leon's co-workers got worried when he didn't show up for work. Police responded to a 911 call about a car on fire and discovered Leon's 1988 Ford Thunderbird engulfed in flames. His body was found not far from his car. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Leon Laureles. Leon's niece, Arlene Harbison, joins us for this episode to discuss the murder of her uncle. She insists that the investigation was short-sighted from the s...
2024-05-121h 07CriminologyDylan RoundsDylan Rounds wanted to be a farmer. When he was 16 years old, his grandfather bought 643 acres of land in Utah with the understanding that Dyland would work it. He was dedicated and worked extremely hard. But at 19, Dylan vanished over Memorial Day weekend in 2022. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Dylan Rounds. Friends and family knew that Dylan would never leave his farm behind and not contact them. He was on the verge of realizing his dream and harvesting his first crop. Police eventually solved the mystery of who killed Dylan...
2024-05-0551 minCriminologyThe Anderson SistersOn August 1st, 1974, 11-year-old Lillian Annette Anderson, who went by Annette, and 6-year-old Mylette Anderson, went missing from their Jacksonville, Florida home. The girl's father, Jack Anderson, came home to find his daughters gone. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of the Anderson sisters. One man, Paul John Knowles, even confessed to abducting and killing both Mylette and Annette. But in the summer of 1974, other young girls disappeared or were murdered. The police tried to figure out if all of the cases were connected. You can help support the show at patreon...
2024-04-2858 minCriminologyThe Sleepwalking MurdersCan a person commit heinous crimes, including murder, while sleepwalking? There have been many cases over the years where sleepwalking has been used as a defense. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss cases involving murder and sleepwalking. In some cases, the victim is in the same house. In others, the person drove their car to the murder scene. Ultimately, as it always is, it's up to a jury to decide what happened and the defendant's fate. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital...
2024-04-211h 01CriminologyRuby Franke and Jodi HildebrandtRuby Franke began making videos on YouTube and, over time, created a pretty large following. The videos on her channel, named 8 Passengers, focused on her family of eight as they navigated through life. However, the audience began to see some disturbing signs in the Franke's parenting. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt. Jodi was a licensed therapist who began working with the Franke family. But she bonded with Ruby to the point that she began following her advice and teachings. This relationship was combustible, and it caused irreparable harm to the...
2024-04-141h 12CriminologyJonBenét Ramsey Part 3The Ramsey family, 53-year-old John, 39-year-old Patricia, 9-year-old Burke, and 6-year-old JonBenét, lived what appeared to be an idyllic life in Boulder, Colorado. That happy family life was shattered on December 26th, 1996, after JonBenét was found dead in the home. Join Mike and Morf for this third and last episode covering the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. We cover a number of people who have been viewed as possible over the years, both inside and outside of the family. You can help support the show at pareon.com/criminology An Emash Dig...
2024-04-071h 05CriminologyJonBenét Ramsey Part 2The Ramsey family, 53-year-old John, 39-year-old Patricia, 9-year-old Burke, and 6-year-old JonBenét, lived what appeared to be an idyllic life in Boulder, Colorado. That happy family life was shattered on December 26th, 1996, after JonBenét was found dead in the home. Join Mike and Morf for this second episode covering the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. The investigation continued, and the DA took the case before a grand jury. The results were perplexing and seemingly did little to propel the case forward. You can help support the show at pareon.com/criminology An...
2024-03-311h 10CriminologyJonBenét Ramsey Part 1The Ramsey family, 53-year-old John, 39-year-old Patricia, 9-year-old Burke, and 6-year-old JonBenét, lived what appeared to be an idyllic life in Boulder, Colorado. That happy family life was shattered on December 26th, 1996, after JonBenét was found dead in the home. Join Mike and Morf for this first episode covering the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. Patsy discovered a ransom note as she went downstairs to make coffee. This led to a 911 call, the police arriving, and a frantic search for JonBenét. She was eventually found in the basement of the home. This case immediately garn...
2024-03-2459 minCriminologyThe Wonderland MurdersIn the 1970s, John Holmes was a popular adult film star. He began a downward spiral after getting hooked on drugs and made a series of bad decisions that were also criminal. His connection to the Wonderland gang landed him in court, facing murder charges. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss John Holmes and the Wonderland murders. In the late 1980s, John pitched the gang an idea to rob a drug dealer. When several people were murdered in the house on Wonderland Avenue, it was thought that it was revenge and that John was involved.
2024-03-171h 01CriminologyThe Murder of Jennifer DulosIn 2019, 50-year-old Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five children, disappeared. She was separated from her husband, Fotis, who had admitted to having an affair with a woman named Michelle Troconis. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Jennifer Dulos. Fotis Dulos didn't appear very concerned that the mother of his children had disappeared. As police began to look into him, they found a mountain of evidence against Fotis and his accomplices. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
2024-03-1056 minCriminologyThe Cowden Family MurdersIn 1974, the Cowden family disappeared on a camping trip in Oregon and eventually their bodies were found. It quickly became evident that they were murder victims. But who killed the Cowden family and why? Despite a strong suspect in the case, it remains unsolved 50 years later. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Cowden family murders. One man on the mind of authorities as a possible suspect was Dwain Lee Little, an Oregon resident, though he had spent some of those years at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Dide Dwain Little murder the Cowden family or was...
2024-03-0357 minCriminologyJeffrey and Jeanette NavinIn 2015, 56-year-old Jeffrey Navin and his 55-year-old wife, Jeanette, disappeared. Their son, 27-year-old Kyle Navin, was the last person who had spoken to either of them. Kyle was quickly suspected of being involved in the disappearance of his parents. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin. The Navins owned a waste management company and their absence was quickly noticed. As the details of the case emerged it was clear that Kyle and his girlfriend had planned to get rid of the Navins. You can help support the show at patreon.com...
2024-02-2556 minCriminologyCari FarverIn 2012, Cari Farver was a 37-year-old single mother living in Iowa. She met Dave Kroupa on a dating website, and the two hit it off. But very soon into the relationship, Dave began receiving hateful messages from Cari. Then, the messages turned into stalking. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Cari Farver. It wasn't just Dave Kroupa who was receiving threatening messages from Cari. Liz Golyar, whom Dave had dated before Cari, also began receiving them. This went on for years. There was one big problem, though, because although Cari was thought to be sending messages...
2024-02-181h 03CriminologyKyron HormanOn June 4th, 2010, his stepmother, Terri, took Kyron Horman to school. 7-year-old Kyron usually rode the bus, but there was a science fair at school, and he needed help transporting his project. He never made it to class and didn't return home. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Kyron Horman, one that has gripped the true crime world for years now. Witnesses saw Kyron and Terri at the science fair that day, but what happened after that remains a mystery. Much of the suspicion surrounding Kyron's disappearance has fallen on Terri, but she...
2024-02-111h 07CriminologyThe Chowchilla KidnappingsIn 1976, 3 armed men kidnapped a bus full of kids in Chowchilla, California. Along with their bus driver, Ed Ray, the kids were in for a harrowing experience. But the kidnappings for ransom did not go as the kidnappers had planned. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Chowchilla kidnappings. The phone lines were so jammed with calls from worried parents that the kidnappers couldn't phone in their demands. In the meantime, the kids and the bus driver attempted a daring escape. 24-year-old Frederick Woods and brothers James and Rick Schoenfeld were quickly identified as the masterminds...
2024-02-041h 00CriminologyJodi AriasIn June 2008, Travis Alexander was discovered dead inside his bathroom. He was scheduled to leave the next day to meet up with friends for a vacation in Cancun, Mexico. Almost immediately, Travis's friends started pointing the finger at one person, his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Jodi Arias and the murder of Travis Alexander. Jodi was suspected from the start because of the obsessive and stalking-like behavior she displayed after the breakup. Then, the crime evidence linked her in a way that would have been difficult for any defense attorney to overcome.
2024-01-281h 00CriminologyThe Colonial Parkway MurdersThe Colonial Parkway Murders is a series of murders & presumed murders of couples that occurred on or near Virginia’s Colonial Parkway from 1986 to 1989. In all, three couples were found murdered, and one couple was never found at all, and they are presumed to have been murdered. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Colonial Parkway murders. For years, people wondered if one lone serial killer was responsible for all of these cases. Well, finally, a killer has been identified, but it has only led to more questions. Was he the only killer prowling the Colonial Par...
2024-01-2159 minCriminologyAmy MihaljevicIn 1989, Amy Mihaljevic failed to return home from school to her Bay Village, Ohio, home. Amy's mother, Margaret, had started to worry after Amy's brother said she wasn't home. Margaret received a call from Amy and felt she was safe, but her concern returned when she arrived home to find out Amy wasn't there. Jon Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Amy Mihaljevic. The community came out in support and to help search for Amy. But sadly, her body was found in a farmer's field over three months after she disappeared. Police...
2024-01-1459 minCriminologyGypsy Rose BlanchardGypsy Rose Blanchard's illnesses began when she was an infant. Her mother, DeeDee Blanchard, took her to the hospital often for a variety of symptoms. DeeDee told her daughter that she suffered from various diseases. All of this turned out to be a lie. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Gypsy Rose Blanchard. As Gypsy got older she wanted to date and live her life. DeeDee didn't want this because she needed to keep Gypsy isolated. When Gypsy met a man named Nicholas Godejohn, they eventually settled on the idea that DeeDee needed to die.
2024-01-0758 minCriminologyNikole BettersonIn 1977, at the age of 2, Nikole Betterson was involved in a car accident in Michigan with her mom and dad that killed her mom, Susan Klingel. Nikole's dad, Jarrett Betterson, showed up at Nikole's maternal grandparents just a few months later with another woman and claimed they were moving out west. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Nikole Betterson. Many years later, Nikole's grandparents tried to find her, even employing a private investigator. The private investigator found no evidence of Nikole after early 1978. This started an investigation that saw a number of strange...
2023-12-2448 minCriminologyMary Kay LetourneauIn 1996, Mary Kay Letourneau, a 34-year-old teacher and married mother, began an illicit and illegal relationship with her 12-year-old student, Villi Fualaau. It became one of the most high-profile, most covered, and most talked about cases of the time. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the infamous case of Mary Kay Letourneau. When she was arrested and the relationship came to light, the tabloids couldn’t get enough of the story. What followed were a bunch of twists, and if you are unfamiliar with this case, you may be very surprised at the final outcome. ...
2023-12-171h 00CriminologyThe Honolulu StranglerThe Honolulu Strangler case is a series with multiple victims, all clearly linked to one killer. The term “serial killer” had first been used less than one decade before these murders began, so it really didn’t take long for the Aloha state to have one of its own. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of The Honolulu Strangler. This perpetrator, assuming it is just one, was responsible for the deaths of at least five women. At least one very viable suspect popped up on police radar during the investigation, but charges were never brough...
2023-12-101h 00CriminologyLeonard Lake and Charles NgLeonard Lake and Charles Ng are among the most infamous duos in the annals of true crime. They murdered indiscriminately and abducted, raped, and tortured women in a specially built underground bunker. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the lives and crimes of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. These men had no regard for human life and stopped at nothing to satisfy their own desires. When the authorities finally unraveled the true nature of their crimes, they were horrified. Journal entries and even videos documented what they had done and the reasons behind it. ...
2023-12-0358 minCriminologyLeigh OcchiOn August 27, 1992, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi went missing from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi. Leigh lived in the home with her mother, Vickie. It was summer break, and this was Leigh's first day to stay home alone. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Leigh Occhi. Vickie said she tried calling Leigh at home that morning, but no one answered. Worried, Vickie said she went home and found blood all around the house. As the investigation occurred, some suspects were mentioned, but many believe the perpetrator was someone close to the family. You c...
2023-11-1953 minCriminologyDiane DownsIn 1983, Diane Downs shot her three children and blamed it on someone who wanted to steal her car. Diane had a superficial gunshot wound to her arm as she pulled her car into the ambulance bay of a hospital in Springfield, Oregon. She told hospital staff and later law enforcement that a shaggy-haired man had shot them while attempting to steal her car. One of Diane's daughters was pronounced dead at the hospital, while her other two children lived but suffered significant life-changing injuries. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Diane Downs, who became one of...
2023-11-1254 minCriminologyRiley WhitelawIn 2022, 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw was murdered by her co-worker, 28-year-old Joshua Johnson, in the breakroom of the Walgreens where they worked. Riley had been harassed by Joshua and had made complaints to management. For a time, the two worked different schedules. But, to get more hours, Riley had to be on the schedule with Johnson. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Riley Whitelaw and her murderer, Joshua Johnson. Riley was put in a situation where she did not feel safe. Ultimately, that feeling proved correct when Joshua Johnson murdered Riley. This is a case that brings...
2023-11-0555 minCriminologyDennis DepueIn our annual Halloween episode, we discuss Dennis Depue, the inspiration for the creature in Jeepers Creepers. Like Depue, there have been many real-life cold-blooded killers who have inspired horror movies. These include Ed Gein, Ted Bundy, Gary Heidnik, John Wayne Gacy, and Ronald Defeo Jr., to name a few. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Dennis Depue, a man who blamed his ex-wife for all his troubles. If there was a common theme in his life, nothing was his fault. He blamed his ex-wife Marilynn for leaving him and for his children siding with their...
2023-10-2944 minCriminologyThe Yuba County FiveIn 1978, five men disappeared in Northern California. Although some of their remains were eventually found, it only led to a more profound mystery, more questions, and countless theories about what happened to this group of men who’ve come to be known as the Yuba County Five. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss The Yuba County Five. Jack Huett, Ted Weiher, Bill Sterling, Jack Madruga, and Gary Mathias disappeared after a basketball game in 1978. Their car was found up a mountain road in the Plumas National Forest. None of the men were dressed for the cold we...
2023-10-2253 minCriminologyThe Family Feud KillerTimothy Bliefnick murdered his wife Rebecca after appearing on the game show The Family Feud. The murder occurred a couple of years later, but one answer Timothy gave on the show was very telling. It provided a glimpse into the marriage and foreshadowed its ending. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Timothy Bliefnick, who has been called The Family Feud killer. Tim and Rebecca had three children, but their marriage spiraled after the show aired. Rebecca's friends and family have said that Tim was manipulative and controlling. When Rebecca was found murdered, it didn't take long...
2023-10-1557 minCriminologyCharles and Catherine RomerIn 1980, Charles and Catherine Romer disappeared on their way from Florida back home to New York. The Romers were snowbirds finishing the winter in Florida and heading back home. The police know they arrived at the Holiday Inn in Brunswick City, GA, to check-in. Housekeeping alerted management after it looked like the room had not been slept in for several days, and the Romers were due to have already checked out. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Charles and Catherine Romer. They were a wealthy couple, both on their second marriages. The...
2023-10-0846 minCriminologyThe Claremont KillerIn the 1990s, a series of murders rocked Perth, Western Australia. They became known as the Claremont serial killings. The murders rocked the area to the point that people were afraid to leave their homes. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Claremont Killer. This serial killer went unidentified for twenty years. In the end, it was good old-fashioned detective work that cracked the case. Advancements in DNA allowed evidence collected at the crime scenes to identify the killer. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology ...
2023-10-0159 minCriminologyThe Hollywood RipperOn February 21st, 2001, 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin was stabbed to death in her Los Angeles home. The tabloids covered the murder because actor Ashton Kutcher was set to have a first date with Ashley that night. He ran late at a Grammy's party, and he said that by the time he got to Ashley's house, she didn't answer the door. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders committed by the Hollywood Ripper. It took some time but Ashley's murder along with several others was tied to a man named Michael Gargiulo. DNA was used to connect...
2023-09-2455 minCriminology9/11 Unsolved MysteriesOn September 11, 2001, the United States was rocked by terrorism and terrible loss of life. In the chaos of the day's events, a murder and a disappearance unfolded that remain unsolved. Mystery surrounds both cases. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Henryk Siwiak and the disappearance of Dr. Sneha Ann Phillip. Henry was a Polish immigrant working hard to feed himself and send money back home to his family in Poland. He was shot and killed while on his way to a cleaning job. Dr Sneha Ann Phillip disappeared overnight on the 10th or...
2023-09-1757 minCriminologyLucy LetbyLucy Letby is one of England's most notorious female killers. In 2015, infants began dying in the NICU at an alarming rate at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, Chesire, England. It was like nothing the hospital had experienced before or since. Nurse Lucy Letby was making infants sick, and many of them died. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the notorious Lucy Letby. Even though people voiced their suspicions to upper management at the hospital, nothing was done, and more infants died. When the details of what happened came out, the public was shocked and...
2023-09-101h 00CriminologyThe Murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman Part 2The 1994 murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman turned into the trial of the century. The murders were brutal and heartbreaking. But, the fact that Nicole Brown was married to famed football star O.J. Simpson drew massive media attention to the murders. Everything exploded when police began to zero in on O.J. as the possible murderer. Join Mike and Morf for part 2 of 2 on the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. To say that the case at the time made huge headlines would be an understatement, and Simpson’s acquittal at the conclusion of th...
2023-09-031h 14CriminologyThe Murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman Part 1The 1994 murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman turned into the trial of the century. The murders were brutal and heartbreaking. But, the fact that Nicole Brown was married to famed football star O.J. Simpson drew massive media attention to the murders. Everything exploded when police began to zero in on O.J. as the possible murderer. Join Mike and Morf for part 1 of 2 on the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. To say that the case at the time made huge headlines would be an understatement, and Simpson’s acquittal at the conclusion of th...
2023-08-2754 minCriminologyThe Rhoden Family MurdersIn 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were murdered at multiple residences. The crime scenes were all discovered on the same day, April 22nd, 2016. These murders shocked the residents of Pike County, which is in a rural part of Ohio. They also drew the attention of online sleuths who poured over the details of the murders while awaiting the murders to be solved. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Rhoden family murders. The press gave several monikers to these murders, including The Rhoden Family Massacre, The Piketon Massacre, and the Pike County Massacre. The police...
2023-08-2057 minCriminologyThe Murder of John Mike CritesJohn Mike Crites, or Mike as he was known by, was living in his dream location on an 80 acre property in Birdseye, Montana, just outside of Helena, Montana. But, the dream turned into a nightmare when a series of property disputes began occurring with multiple neighbors. Then, in 2011, Mike suddenly vanished with out a trace and his friends and family began searching for him. Later that year, someone found remains in two trash bags that turned out to be Mike Crites. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of John Mike Crites. Mike had made...
2022-10-0249 minCriminologyThe Pocatello Babysitter MurdersBetween 1978 and 1983, four teenage girls disappeared from Pocatello, Idaho. All four were later found deceased. There were similarities between the victims aside from their ages and gender. They all attended the same school. All went missing during the summer months, and three of the girls were either babysitting or due to babysitting at the time they disappeared. Was this the work of a serial killer or random acts of violence? Join Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford as they discuss the murders of Tina Anderson, Patricia Campbell, Linda Smith, and Cindy Bringhurst. There have been a number of...
2019-03-301h 07CriminologyTed Bundy Part 4In this fourth and last episode of our Ted Bundy series, we close it out by talking with some Bundy experts and authors. They are able to provide some amazing insight into the infamous serial killer. You can help support the show through Patreon. We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: Facebook - Instagram - Threads - X Formerly Twitter - Blue Sky - Twitch Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
2018-08-251h 43CriminologyTed Bundy Part 1Theodore Bundy was an infamous American serial killer who targeted young females. He is responsible for murdering more than 30 women and girls in the 1970s. Bundy was charming and handsome, and he used these attributes to his advantage in luring his victims. In this first episode on Ted Bundy, we focus primarily on his childhood and talk about some of the early warning signs that he exhibited. We'll discuss his love life, his relationship with Ann Rule, and his first murder. You can help support the show through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/criminology
2018-08-0455 minCriminologyThe Golden State KillerIn this final episode of season 2, we take a look at the background and timeline of the arrested suspect Joseph J. DeAngelo. We have multiple interviews with people who interacted with DeAngelo, one man who worked with him for many years. He sheds insight on the man that he knew and tells stories of DeAngelo through the years. We have a fascinating interview with the Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert. And we unveil the long-awaited post-arrest follow-up interview with Paul Holes. You can help support the show through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/criminology
2018-06-021h 55CriminologyThe Epicenter of FearCriminology is back for Season 2! This season we will be doing an in-depth look at one of America's most infamous unsolved cases. This predator goes by many names: The East Area Rapist, The Golden State Killer, and the Original Night Stalker. This person is suspected of more than 100 home break-ins and burglaries, at least 50 rapes, and a dozen or more murders. We'll be covering the crimes, the victims, and the clues using case documents and firsthand accounts. We talk with the investigators who worked this case back when it started and those who are working on it today. We...
2018-02-241h 07CriminologyZodiac FinaleThis is the final episode of season 1 of Criminology and the end of the Zodiac series. We have a couple of great interviews in this episode. We discuss the effect of Zodiac on pop culture, the books, and the movies that have been made over the years. Gibby from True Crime All The Time makes a guest appearance to discuss some of the Zodiac movies and lend his encyclopedic knowledge. This is the final episode of season 1 but we'll be back soon with a new season of Criminology. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you...
2017-10-281h 21CriminologyA Killer's EpilogueIn this episode, we continue to explore both confirmed and unconfirmed Zodiac activity. This includes possible early murders as well as additional correspondence. Join Mike and Morf as they continue the discussion on the infamous Zodiac. Upcoming planned episodes will focus on suspects as well as Zodiac's influence on pop culture. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes and rate/review on Itunes or your favorite Android app. You can help support the show through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/criminology For news about the podcast, ol...
2017-09-3046 minCriminologyA Killer Takes CreditIn March of 1970, a woman traveling through California with her 10-month old daughter would have a frightening experience. A man would trick her into thinking something was wrong with her car on the highway. The woman and her baby would be lucky to escape with their lives. But later she would say that the man she saw that night was the Zodiac. In this episode, we dive into the details of this harrowing experience as well as a number of Zodiac communications that come out. Was it really Zodiac who had terrified this woman on the highway? He would...
2017-09-0248 minCriminologyA Killer StrikesJust before Christmas in 1968, a killer targeted a couple out on their first date sitting in a lover's lane. The senseless murder would shock the quiet town of Vallejo, California, and the surrounding areas. What the police and public could not foresee is that these murders would be just the beginning of the infamous saga of a killer that would later become known the world over as the Zodiac. Join Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford as they take deep dive into one of the most fascinating unsolved cases in true crime history. In this premiere episode, we cover the...
2017-08-1248 min
CriminologyS1 - IntroductionIntroduction episode for a new true crime podcast called Criminology. Criminology delivers every detail of an infamous true crime case told over the span of 8-10 episodes. Mike Ferguson and Mike Moreford are the hosts of Criminology and will be bringing you all of the details season by season. Season one delivers the infamous case of the Zodiac who terrorized the Bay area of California and remains to this day one of the most famous unsolved cases in history. Subscribe to the podcast to ensure that you don't miss a single episode!Support the show. See omnystudio.com/listener...
2017-07-2708 min