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Uncommon PurposeS2.E6 | Seasons of Friendships: An Interview with Katie ChowMandy and Stephanie engage in a vulnerable conversation with Katie Chow as she shares her heart on finding and maintaining friendships through the many seasons of life. They talk about the following:Intentional pursuit of friendships regardless of ages or stagesWhen friendships change and how to walk through the changesSharing your love and appreciation for your friendsPressing into the uncomfortable seasons of friendshipKeeping flexibility and allowing friendships to grow and changeHow to navigate when friendships don’t go as hopedGrieving when friendships don’t survive changeHonoring friendships for what they are/wereBringing vulnerability into relationshipsCultivating authentic friendships within fami...
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Crime FamilyCASE UN-CLOSED: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 4)In the final part of our Laci Peterson murder case deep dive, we discuss the new bombshell revelation that The Innocence Project has taken on the case, offering to review the evidence and potentially assist in Scott Peterson's defense. As the promise of new evidence emerges, The Innocence Project's involvement adds a new layer of complexity to the case, and we cover some of the compelling evidence that once went under-the-radar that may now hold the key to Scott's innocence once and for all. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastX...
2024-03-2759 minCrime FamilyA HUSBAND ON TRIAL: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 3)In part three of our coverage of Laci Peterson's murder, we delve into the trial of her husband, Scott Peterson. The high-profile trial was a high-stakes legal battle that hinged on forensic evidence, witness testimonies, and the portrayal of Scott Peterson's character.We explore how the prosecution painted Scott as a callous and deceitful husband who sought to escape his marriage through murder, while the defense argued that there was no direct evidence linking him to the crime. Expert witnesses, including forensic specialists and psychologists, provided crucial insights into the case.Join us as...
2024-03-2057 minCrime FamilyTUNNEL VISION: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 2)In the second part of our Laci Peterson murder case deep dive, we explore how the police investigation into Laci's disappearance quickly focused on her husband, Scott. As details emerged about Scott's behavior leading up to and after Laci went missing, the spotlight intensified on him as the prime suspect despite compelling evidence to the contrary.We also delve into the discovery of Scott's extramarital affair with Amber Frey, a revelation that shocked the nation and added a new layer of complexity to the story. Plus, a grim discovery in April 2003 shifts everything from...
2024-03-1355 minCrime FamilyA CHRISTMAS EVE VANISHING: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 1)In the first part of our next true crime deep dive, we delve into the case of Laci Peterson, a pregnant woman who vanished without a trace on Christmas Eve in 2002. As the search for Laci intensifies, her husband, Scott Peterson, becomes the prime suspect in a case that captivated the nation.Join us as we explore the events leading up to Laci's disappearance, the initial investigation, and the twists and turns that begin to unfold in this tragic case.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastX: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime...
2024-03-0648 minCrime FamilyHAS JUSTICE BEEN SERVED?: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 4)In the conclusion of our deep dive into the Caylee Anthony case, we examine the long-awaited verdict. After a trial that captured the nation's attention, the jury delivers its decision on the fate of Casey Anthony. We explore the factors that may have influenced the jury's decision and the aftermath of their controversial decision. We also discuss the impact of the verdict on the Anthony family, the legal community, and the public perception of the case. Join us as we unravel the final chapter of this tragic story.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:...
2024-02-2846 minCrime FamilyA MOTHER ON TRIAL: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 3)In the third part of our Caylee Anthony murder case coverage, we delve into the courtroom proceedings and the trial that captivated the world. With a focus on the defense's strategy and both side's conflicting and contradictory evidence, we unravel the complexities of this high-profile case.From expert witnesses to character testimonies, we examine the defense's efforts to create reasonable doubt and secure an acquittal for their client and talk about where the prosecution went wrong in their pursuit of justice for Caylee.Join us as we continue to unravel the complexities of this t...
2024-02-2154 minCrime FamilyQUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOUR: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 2)In part 2 of our deep dive into the Caylee Anthony case, we scrutinize Casey Anthony's actions and choices, casting a spotlight on her behavior during the crucial 31-day period before Caylee was reported missing. As we navigate through the countless questionable actions during that timeframe, we examine the perplexing timeline and delve into the unsettling discovery of Caylee's body in December 2008. Tune in as we unravel the complexities surrounding Casey's behavior, the media spectacle that the case very quickly became and the poignant events leading to the heart-wrenching revelation in the case.FIND US O...
2024-02-1459 minCrime Family31 DAYS MISSING: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 1)In our next true crime deep dive, we discuss one of the most perplexing and heartbreaking criminal cases of our time—the death of Caylee Anthony. The disappearance of two-year-old Caylee captured the nation's attention as her mother, Casey Anthony, faced accusations of murder. Part 1 introduces the background of the case and details the event that initially ignited the public's interest: a 911 call from Cindy Anthony on July 16, 2008 reporting her granddaughter Caylee missing- a whopping 31 days after she was last seen.We talk about the initial search efforts and the growing suspicions surrounding Casey as...
2024-02-0752 minCrime FamilyVERDICT AND THE AFTERMATH: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 4)In the final episode of our four-part deep dive into the Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman murder case, we talk about the verdict heard around the world: not guilty. After discussing the shocking verdict that divided the American public, we shift our focus to O.J. Simpson's life post-acquittal. We talk about the legal hurdles he faced, including the highly-publicized civil lawsuit filed by the victim's families and his 2008 arrest in Las Vegas. We break down the key events, examining the impact on O.J.'s reputation, finances, and public perception and ultimately discuss the question t...
2024-01-311h 00Crime FamilyTRIAL OF THE CENTURY: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 3)Join us for part 3 of our discussion about the Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman murders as we go deep into the heart of the O.J. Simpson trial, where the courtroom becomes a crucible for justice, and societal strains heighten the stakes. We talk about the trial's key moments, from the haunting crime scene to the dramatic courtroom theatrics that unfolded over months.Against the backdrop of the transformed political and social landscape shaped by the Rodney King case just a few years earlier, the O.J. Simpson trial becomes a lens through which...
2024-01-2459 minCrime FamilyBRONCO CHASE AND BEYOND: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 2)In part two of our coverage of the Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman murders, we explore prime suspect O.J. Simpson's dramatic transformation into a fugitive and the infamous Bronco chase that unfolded before a stunned world.As suspicions increased and the public's attention on this case reached a fever pitch, O.J. Simpson became a focal point of a nationwide manhunt, triggering an unprecedented sequence of events. Join us on this gripping journey as we dissect the fallout from the crime scene and the suspected suicide note as the shocking twist that led to the...
2024-01-1751 minCrime FamilyA TRAIL OF CLUES: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 1)In the early hours of June 13, 1994, a chilling discovery unfolded outside Nicole Brown's Brentwood home – the lifeless bodies of Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman, bathed in blood. Shockwaves rippled through investigators as they faced the gruesome scene. All eyes turned to O.J. Simpson, her estranged ex-husband and Hollywood icon, as the prime suspect.As we embark on this gripping journey, we delve into the turbulent 1980s and 90s, spotlighting the tumultuous marriage between O.J. and Nicole. The aftermath of Nicole's murder thrust their troubled relationship into the public eye, with circumstantial ev...
2024-01-1045 minCrime FamilyS04E20: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KENLEY MATHESON (SEASON FINALE, PART II)In September 1992, 20-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanished without a trace. Only two weeks into his first semester, Kenley's new friend Tom Gordon spots Kenley walking on the streets of Wolfville, Nova Scotia the evening of September 21 for the final time. What happened after this alleged sighting has been a mystery for over thirty years. In the time since Kenley went missing, several theories have emerged (some plausible and others shocking).In the second part of our season four finale, we discuss the theory that Kenley had been murdered by a fellow Acadia student in 1992...
2023-03-221h 01Crime FamilyS04E19: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KENLEY MATHESON (SEASON FINALE, PART I)In September 1992, 20-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanishes without a trace. Only two weeks into his first semester, Kenley's new friend Tom Gordon spots Kenley walking on the streets of Wolfville, Nova Scotia the evening of September 21 for the final time. What happened after this alleged sighting have been a mystery for over thirty years. In the time since Kenley went missing, several theories have emerged (some plausible and others shocking). In the first part of our season four finale, we discuss the timeline of Kenley's final days at Acadia, alleged credible sightings of him...
2023-03-151h 26Crime FamilyS04E18: THE DEATH OF HOLLY BARTLETTHolly was a smart, vibrant, social graduate student attending Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. She was only 31 years old when a bizarre series of events led to a tragic incident that ended her life.What actually happened on that cold March night in 2010 may never be known but her family never gave up on finding answers for Holly.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.com
2023-03-081h 07Crime FamilyS04E17: THE PICKERING LOST BOYSIn the early morning hours of March 17, 1995 in Pickering, Ontario, six teenage boys go missing seemingly without a trace.At 12:50am, they leave a house party and head to a local marina to "goof around". At 1:48am, three of the boys are spotted on surveillance footage at the marina.Between 2:30 and 3:00am, locals hear the sound of a motor boat near the docks.Then, the trail goes cold with no concrete information surfacing about the whereabouts of the six boys nearly 30 years later. Police come to the logical conclusion that the six...
2023-03-011h 08Crime FamilyS04E16: THE MURDERS OF JESSE MCBANE AND PATRICIA MANNAfter over 50 years, the murders of Jesse McBane and Patricia Mann are still a Valentine's mystery. The two young college students are tortured and murdered after attending a Valentine's dance together in Durham, North Carolina in 1971. Despite re-opening the case decades later, testing DNA evidence, and confronting multiple leads, the case remains unsolved to this day. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.comBecome a patron here:
2023-02-1549 minCrime FamilyS04E15: THE MURDER OF CATHERINE CARROLLOn New Year's Day 1991, Catherine Carroll was murdered in her own home in St. John's, Newfoundland. Her son Greg Parsons was the one who found her lifeless body on the bathroom floor- stabbed a total of 53 times. Soon after her murder, the police focused in on Greg as the culprit, despite there being zero pieces of forensic evidence tying him to the crime. Over the next several years, Greg Parsons and his family embarked on a fight for justice- a process that involved a wrongful conviction, an exoneration and an undercover police operation to find the...
2023-02-0848 minCrime FamilyS04E14- THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ZACK LEFAVEOn New Year's Eve 2020, 20-year-old Zack Lefave attended a party in Plymouth, a 15-minute drive from the larger town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Just before midnight struck, Zack inexplicably left the party alone and decided to walk back to Yarmouth. During his walk home, Zack made several phone calls to friends saying he was in another town that was over five hours in the opposite direction of his intended destination.A few eye witnesses see him walking alongside the highway with his pants off in the middle of that cold Nova Scotia night. His pants and s...
2023-02-0143 minCrime FamilyS04E13: UPDATES IN THE IDAHO STUDENTS MURDER CASEOn December 30, 2022, Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in connection to the murders of four University of Idaho students that occured just six weeks earlier. Join us for this special update episode as we discuss the latest developments in this case, what we know about the suspect and where the case lies right now. We covered this case earlier this season, and since then there has been a ton of progress in the investigation and we're here to cover it all. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter:
2023-01-2549 minCrime FamilyS04E12: ROBERT PICKTON (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART IV)Robert “Willy” Pickton is one of Canada’s most notorious serial killers. His killing spree went uninterrupted for years, starting in the early 1990s until his arrest in 2002. Living on a dirty pig farm all his life, Willy was known for his stench, his money, and his frequent company with sex workers. Despite rumours and eyewitness accounts, police could not connect Willy to the dozens of women going missing from Vancouver’s downtown east side. It took them years to admit a serial killer was roaming the streets of downtown Vancouver, allowing for Willy's reign of terror t...
2023-01-181h 07Crime FamilyS04E11: ELIZABETH WETTLAUFER (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART III)Elizabeth Wettlaufer was a nurse working the night shifts at Caressant Care, a long-term care home in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2007. Shortly after her arrival at the home, residents began passing away in their sleep. However, because they were elderly and nothing about their deaths seemed suspicious, no autopsies were conducted. If only the care home dug a little deeper into the circumstances surrounding the residents' deaths, they would have learned the sinister details about what was really going on: a deadly truth that turned out to be something no one could have imagined. This is...
2023-01-1144 minCrime FamilyS04E10: BRUCE MCARTHUR (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART II)In part 2 of our Canadian serial killer mini series, we cover the case of Bruce McArthur, a 66-year-old self employed landscaper who was arrested in January 2018 and eventually charged with the murder and dismemberment of eight men in Toronto's gay village from 2010-2017. Bruce left his family and suburban life behind after coming out in his 40's and relocating to Toronto in the late 1990's. Over the next several years, his violent side began to emerge which resulted in a few run-ins with the law that should have caused some red flags for authorities. But ultimately...
2022-12-2854 minCrime FamilyPATREON UNLOCKED: HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE (THE LAWSON FAMILY MASSACRE)As a special thank-you to our listeners, we are unlocking a patron-only bonus episode for all of you!In this Christmas-themed bonus episode, we discuss the Lawson Family Massacre that took place on December 25, 1929 in small town North Carolina. Charles Lawson, the family patriarch, seemingly snaps on Christmas day and decides to take the lives of almost his entire family and then turns the gun on himself. This case has just as many questions as it does answers which we can only speculate about: Was the act premeditated? Was it caused by a head...
2022-12-2630 minCrime FamilyS04E09: DELLEN MILLARD (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART I)Welcome to the four-part miniseries on Canadian serial killers. In part 1, we'll be discussing Dellen Millard, who was not your typical serial killer. Dellen had a loving family, lots of opportunities and was wealthy growing up- but all that didn't stop him from becoming a murderer. If it wasn't for his arrogance and a few missteps he may have gotten away with it all and maybe even continued to kill. This is the story of a man who eluded capture by police until he already took the lives of three innocent people and how pure evil...
2022-12-2146 minCrime FamilyS04E08: THE MURDER OF GARNETT SPEARSGarnett Spears was only five-years-old when he dies in hospital after years of health struggles and mysterious illnesses. Upon further investigation, police begin to suspect that his death may actually be murder at the hands of the person he should have been able to trust the most: his own mother.Lacey Spears had been documenting her son's medical journey through the years, ever since he started experiencing mysterious symptoms just weeks after he was born. Close family and friends begin to grow suspicious of Lacey and her love of all the attention she receives as a...
2022-12-1437 minCrime FamilyS04E07: MR BIG: THE CASE OF SEBASTIAN BURNS AND ATIF RAFAYThe Mr. Big tactic used in Canada continues to be controversial as many believe it often elicits false confessions from those targeted by this undercover method. The case of Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay is no exception. There is evidence that supports both sides of the argument as authorities in Canada and the US investigate the brutal murders of three members of the Rafay family.Having been behind bars for almost two decades, Sebastian and Atif still claim their innocence. Were they wrongfully convicted? Were they manipulated into confessing to a crime they did not commit...
2022-12-0756 minCrime FamilyS04E06: THE IDAHO STUDENT MURDERSOn November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were all stabbed in their beds by an unknown assailant between the early morning hours of 3 and 4 AM and it wasn't until their two surviving roommates called 911 the next morning that their bodies were discovered.This high-profile quadruple murder has shocked the world as few details have been released and no suspects have been named as of yet. In this episode, we break down what we know about the murders so far including information...
2022-11-3056 minCrime FamilyS04E05: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THEO HAYEZ18-year-old Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez set out on a trip across Australia in late 2018. Looking for adventure, he backpacked all over the continent before ending up in Byron Bay, a small town on Australia's Eastern tip, in late May 2019. After not hearing from him for days, Theo's mother gets worried and discovered that he actually hadn't been seen since the night of May 31- when he got kicked out of a bar for being intoxicated and walked out of view of the establishment's CCTV camera. After an investigation is launched into his whereabouts, his...
2022-11-2357 minCrime FamilyS04E04: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE MILLBROOK TWINSOn March 18, 1990, twins Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook disappeared after a walk to a local convenience store not far from their home. Earlier that day, the girls expressed concerns to family members that a white van was following them. Shortly after the girls disappear, it becomes clear that not a lot is being done to help locate them as a series of missteps and oversights have caused the case to go cold. A misleading call to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children saying the girls have been found (which they weren't) and a missing case file are...
2022-11-1644 minCrime FamilyS04E03: THE MURDER OF DAVID ROMANDavid Roman was just 15-years-old when his parents decided to send him to a for-profit foster home in Barrie, Ontario after he began skipping school and experimenting with marijuana. His arrival at the Expanding Horizons foster home coincided with the arrival of another young teen boy with a history of violence and run-ins with the law, and it's not long until trouble arises. Due to alleged negligence by the foster-care owners (including four teen boys being in the care of one inexperienced 24-year old with no training), a series of events take place that leads to...
2022-11-0949 minCrime FamilyS04E02: THE MURDER OF DARRIEN HUNTDarrien Hunt ran for his life before he was tragically gunned down in 2014 by Utah police officers. Darrien's story is another example of the justice system falling short. In this case, there are suspicious circumstances that look like a coverup, and there have been no charges or punishments brought down upon the officers involved, fueling the pressure from the public to re-open the investigation into Darrien's death.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family Podcast
2022-11-0240 minCrime FamilyS04E01: THE SALEM WITCH TRIALSCrime Family is back! To kick off our fourth season (and to celebrate spooky season), we're telling you the story of the Salem Witch Trials, a series of cases that took place over an 18-month period back in the late 1600's.After two young girls in the Parris family household start to exhibit very strange symptoms in early 1692, it is soon speculated that the girls have had a curse placed on them by witches living among the community. It isn't long before paranoia starts taking over the village of Salem once hundreds of people are accused...
2022-10-2654 minCrime FamilySEASON 4 INTRO & ANNOUNCEMENTSCRIME FAMILY is back! We're gearing up for season four (premiering October 26th) and we have lots of exciting things in the works.Check out this intro episode to learn about our patron community on Patreon and all the exclusive benefits and perks you'll receive by joining the group, starting at only $3CAD/month. Plus, we'll let you know when our official merch store is opening and what sort of swag to expect!Become a CRIME FAMILY patron hereFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram:
2022-10-0515 minCrime FamilyS03E20: THE NOVA SCOTIA MASS SHOOTING (PART II)*This episode contains details of the mass shooting which involve domestic violence and gun violence and may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode*On April 18 and 19, 2020, madman Gabriel Wortman unleashed terror across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What began as a domestic violence incident between Wortman and his partner turned into a series of shootings, arson and murder that spanned the course of 13 hours in various communities across the province.We're again joined by our friend Jennifer Knowles for part 2 of our discussion about the worst...
2022-07-1356 minCrime FamilyS03E19: THE NOVA SCOTIA MASS SHOOTING (PART I)*This episode contains details of the mass shooting which involve domestic violence and gun violence and may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode*On April 18 and 19, 2020, madman Gabriel Wortman unleashed terror across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What began as a domestic violence incident between Wortman and his partner turned into a series of shootings, arson and murder that spanned the course of 13 hours in various communities across the province. In part 1 of our season finale, we're joined by our friend Jennifer Knowles to discuss the...
2022-07-131h 11Crime FamilyBONUS: UPDATE EPISODEIn a special bonus episode, we give you some of the biggest updates on past cases, including some major breaking news in the Adnan Syed Case, a conviction for the leader of the Sarah Lawrence Cult, and both an arrest and a Canada-wide warrant issued in relation to Elnaz Hajtamiri's abduction! In this update episode, we provide updates on the following cases:- The Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow Case (S01E01)- The Adnan Syed wrongful conviction case (S01E06/7)- The Tara Grinstead Case (S02E04)- The Cult at Sarah...
2022-07-1133 minCrime FamilyS03E18: THE MURDER OF SKYLAR NEESESkylar Neese was a typical teenager living with her parents in Star City, West Virginia in July 2012. One night, security cameras capture her sneaking out of her house and into the backseat of a white vehicle parked nearby. When her parents find her bedroom empty the next day and she doesn't show up for work, she is reported missing to the police.As the weeks and months drag on with no sign of Skylar, rumors run rampant throughout her high school. Suspicion soon falls onto her two closest friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf and people...
2022-07-0658 minCrime FamilyS03E17: THE DEATH OF ELISA LAMElisa Lam took a solo trip to Los Angeles, California in late January 2013 and found herself staying at the Cecil Hotel- a historic, yet run down hotel in one of America's roughest neighborhoods. Only days into her trip, she mysteriously disappears and her family reports her missing shortly after.The search for the 21-year-old Canadian tourist results in one of the most captivating missing person's cases in recent history. Theories about what happened to Elisa revolve around a mysterious surveillance video from inside an elevator at the Cecil Hotel which shows a distressed Elisa acting erratically. T...
2022-06-291h 01Crime FamilyS03E16: THE MURDER OF TESS RICHEYTess Richey went for a night out with friends at a local Toronto drag bar in November 2017. When her friends and family don't hear from her at all the next day, they become increasingly worried and file a missing person's report. This begins a frantic search by her family and a lackluster attempt by local police to find the missing woman- and the police's seemingly uninterested search efforts result in a devastating discovery by Tess' own mother, only days after she was last seen alive.Questions and mystery mounted as everyone wanted to know what really...
2022-06-2249 minCrime FamilyS03E15: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TERA SMITHTera Smith was a typical teenager living in Redding, California in 1998. One August night, she went for a short jog before a scheduled shift at the family-run business but she never showed up for her shift, and was never seen again. Instantly, her family and local authorities swung into action in hopes of finding the 16-year-old. The only leads that surface point to Troy Zink- Tera's taekwondo instructor whom it's believed she was having an inappropriate relationship with. As the police (and Tera's family) focus in on Troy, information about his past comes to light which l...
2022-06-1533 minCrime FamilyS03E14: THE MURDER OF MIRNA SALIHINMirna Salihin and her friend Hani Boon made their way to an upscale Jakarta café on January 6, 2016 to meet up with an old college friend. Only seconds into the meeting, Mirna loses consciousness and begins convulsing, with foam coming from her mouth. She tragically dies en route to the hospital and an investigation into her death immediately begins. It's not long before her cause of death is revealed and an unusual suspect emerges. During the course of the investigation, police are led down a path towards the answers that lie in the pasts of Mirna and t...
2022-06-0856 minCrime FamilyS03E13: THE DEATH OF WARRIENA WRIGHT*This episode contains audio footage that may be triggering to hear. Please use discretion when listening to this episode*In the early morning hours of August 8, 2014, 26-year-old Warriena Wright falls to her death from a balcony 14 floors above the ground. Immediately, questions about what happened to her abound. Only days later, 28-year-old Gable Tostee is arrested for her murder and as it turns out, the answers to what happened that night lie on a three-hour-long audio tape recorded by Gable himself. Igniting a high-profile trial, the argument of whether Gable could be held responsible for her...
2022-06-011h 05Crime FamilyS03E12: NXIVM (CULT MINISERIES, PART IV)*WARNING: This episode contains topics such as sexual assault and violence that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode*No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference.Our 4-part cult miniseries concludes with a discussion about one of the most notorious cults in history. Founded by Keith Raniere in the late 1990's, NXIVM began as a series of self-help "Executive Success Programs", meant to help people ov...
2022-05-251h 25Crime FamilyS03E11: PEOPLES TEMPLE (AKA JONESTOWN) (CULT MINISERIES, PART III)*WARNING: This episode contains disturbing audio clips and discussions which may be triggering and difficult to listen to. Discretion is strongly advised. * No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference.A cult conversation wouldn’t be complete without Jonestown, the Peoples Temple, and its monstrous leader Jim Jones. The Peoples Temple was supposed to be a beacon of hope for Jim Jones’ followers. Instead, it developed into a living nightmare as people were manipul...
2022-05-181h 06Crime FamilyS03E10: SYNANON (CULT MINISERIES, PART II)No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference.In 1958, Charles E. Dietrich Sr set out to do a good thing: create a drug rehabilitation center that was more inclusive, unlike AA which he found to be limiting. What started out as a new-wave addiction treatment movement turned into a violent and dangerous cult that was existing in plain sight and operating very differently on the inside than was being shown to the outside world.Headed by...
2022-05-1157 minCrime FamilyS03E09: THE CHILDREN OF GOD (CULT MINISERIES, PART I)No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference. Join us for week one of our Cults Miniseries where we dive into the Children of God which masqueraded as a peace-loving, happy community to the outside but had a sinister reality for those on the inside. Riddled with abuse and sex trafficking this international cult ruined many lives and there are still thousands of cults active today praying on anyone they can get their hands on.
2022-05-041h 06Crime FamilyS03E08: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NATALEE HOLLOWAYOn a high school graduation trip to Aruba with her classmates, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway disappeared. She was last seen leaving a popular bar in a car with three men- but then never showed up at the airport to return home the next day. Upon hearing news of her disappearance, Natalee's parents immediately travelled to Aruba to assist in the search for their daughter but nearly 17 years later, no clear answers (or Natalee) have ever been found.This week, we tell you the full story of the high-profile Natalee Holloway case which involves changing stories by key...
2022-04-271h 29Crime FamilyS03E07: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MOLLY MILLER & COLT HAYNESOn July 7, 2013, Oklahoma police receive a series of distressing 911 calls from two people stating they were lost in the woods. This sets into motion one of the most bizarre and mysterious missing persons cases we've ever heard of.Molly Miller and Colt Haynes found themselves abandoned and lost in an unfamiliar wooded area after being chased by local police in a car driven by a mutual friend, who may know more than he lets on. An unsuccessful search for the pair results in a years-long mystery about what really happened that night. FIND US O...
2022-04-2054 minCrime FamilyS03E06: THE ABDUCTION OF ELNAZ HAJTAMIRIOn January 12, 2022, 37-year-old Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted from her home after three men dressed as police officers showed up at her doorstep declaring they had a warrant for her arrest. Dragging her from the home and into a getaway car, she was never seen again.Immediately, the police launched an investigation to find Elnaz and bring her home, but so far the case remains unsolved. Since January, news reports have revealed that Elnaz was the victim of another violent attack just a month prior and evidence suggests she was being stalked in the weeks leading up t...
2022-04-1354 minCrime FamilyS03E05: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JOHNNY GOSCH (PART II)*Trigger Warning- This case involves discussions surrounding child sex abuse and child sex-trafficking that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode*In this two-part episode, we discuss the disappearance of Johnny Gosch- a 12-year-old paperboy from West Des Moines, Iowa who was abducted during his routine paper route in the early morning hours of September 5, 1982.For forty years, this case has perplexed the public due to the lack of police response early on in the investigation, the many possible sightings of Johnny and the shocking revelations that...
2022-04-0658 minCrime FamilyS03E04: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JOHNNY GOSCH (PART I)*Trigger Warning- This case involves discussions surrounding child sex abuse and child sex-trafficking that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode*In this two-part episode, we discuss the disappearance of Johnny Gosch- a 12-year-old paperboy from West Des Moines, Iowa who was abducted during his routine paper route in the early morning hours of September 5, 1982. For forty years, this case has perplexed the public due to the lack of police response early on in the investigation, the many possible sightings of Johnny and the shocking revelations that...
2022-04-061h 06Crime FamilyS03E03: THE MURDER OF ALEX RODDAAlex Rodda was only fifteen when he started an online sexual relationship with Matt Mason, an eighteen-year-old with a girlfriend and a dark secret. Not only was Alex a minor, but Matt was still hiding his true self and did not want anybody in his life to know the details about this secret part of his identity.As their illicit relationship continues, Alex becomes hellbent on telling Matt's girlfriend about the nature of their online encounters. As a result, Matt decides that he's willing to do anything to prevent Alex from talking- even if it means p...
2022-03-3044 minCrime FamilyS03E02: THE SOCIAL MEDIA MURDERSThe use of modern technology has both positive and negatives. This week, we discuss two cases that expose the dark side of social media- platforms that allowed monsters to enact their murderous desires.First, Katie tells the story of Jenae Gagnier, better known to her millions of followers as Mercedes Morr- who rose to social media fame due to her provocative posts. In late August 2021, everything changed for her when one "fan" decided to take it much too far and go to her home with murder on his mind.Then, AJ tells the story...
2022-03-2347 minCrime FamilyS03E01: THE MURDERS OF KYLEN SCHULTE & CRYSTAL TURNERIn our season 3 premiere, we invite Jia Wertz back to the show to discuss a case covered in her new podcast series, "Speaking Of Crime". Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner were a married couple who were murdered near Moab, Utah in August 2021. The women were last seen shortly after midnight on August 14 after a night out with friends. A few days later, a family friend went looking for them and found them dead at their campsite with multiple gunshot wounds. Sadly, the women mentioned to their friends that there was a "creepy guy" lingering near their c...
2022-03-161h 18Crime FamilyS02E19: THE MADELEINE MCCANN CASE (PART I)In part I of our season 2 finale, we discuss the high profile Madeleine McCann case- a case which is still highly debated and unsolved to this day.The McCann family was vacationing in Praia Da Luz, Portugal in May 2007 when their three-year-old daughter Madeleine was abducted from her bed while her parents were at a restaurant with friends only feet away from Apartment 5A. Shortly after her abduction, the Portugal police begin an investigation into the missing toddler only to quickly zero on three major suspects: An interpreter named Robert Murat ( a British man who injects...
2022-01-191h 11Crime FamilyS02E20: THE MADELEINE MCCANN CASE (PART II)In part 2 of our season finale, our discussion about the high-profile Madeleine McCann case continues!In this episode, we discuss the various strange occurrences that took place in the days immediately preceding and following Madeleine's abduction. This includes a suspicious non-profit orphanage scam that almost had devastating consequences for one mother and her daughter, a strange woman mysteriously looking for someone to deliver her new daughter to her, and multiple reports of strange men lurking around the apartment complex in the days leading up to the kidnapping. Plus, we discuss the shocking revelations related to a...
2022-01-191h 10Crime FamilyBONUS: UPDATE EPISODEIn this special bonus episode, we bring you the latest updates on cases we've covered in the past!This time, those updates include: the status of the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case (S01E01), a follow up on the Turpin children (S01E04), a big Barry & Honey Sherman update (S01E10) and follow-up on former cop Amber Guyger's appeal process (S02E13). FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crime familypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail...
2022-01-1724 minCrime FamilyS02E18: THE MUSKOKA MURDERSThe Muskoka region of Ontario is usually a beautiful summer destination for cottage owners in Canada, but this week we tell you the story of its dark underside: a side of the community that centers around one family whom many suspect to be responsible for a string of murders from the 1990's.After 77-year-old Joan Lawrence went missing in the fall of 1998, the Laan family was at the center of rumors and speculation about what could have happened to her. The police investigation that follows unveils what was going on behind closed doors of the Laan...
2022-01-121h 05Crime FamilyS02E17: THE MURDERS OF STEFANO SAVIOLI AND CHANTEL GILLADEWhen Stefano Savioli was murdered on Cortes Island, BC, the RCMP offer up very little detail about what happened that night in 2010. Over a decade later, not even an official cause of death has been released leaving a sense of uneasiness looming over the island. Chantel Gillade was only 28 years old when her life was tragically stolen from her. Her death sparked rumours of connections with a Canadian serial killer, but no suspect has been named in this case, over 2 decades later.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram:
2022-01-0544 minCrime FamilyS02E16: THE CHRISTINA WHITTAKER CASEChristina Whittaker went missing without a trace on November 13, 2009, from the town of Hannibal, Missouri and for years her disappearance has led to more questions than answers. When filmmaker Christina Fontana vows to crack the case for her documentary 'Relentless', it leads her down a path of twisted secrets, mysterious leads and many many red herrings. To this day, the events surrounding her disappearance are still a total mystery with rumours running rampant about what really happened. This is the story of one woman's deep dive into this case, the town in which it takes place, and just...
2021-12-291h 23Crime FamilyS02E15: THE HART FAMILY MURDERSIn 2014, a touching photo of 12-year-old Devonte Hart went viral- a young black boy hugging a white police officer among protests for racial justice. It was dubbed "the hug felt around the world" and painted a picture of a socially conscious and loving family. However, what has happening behind closed doors was far from loving and it all begins when Jennifer and Sarah Hart adopt six children and begin displaying snapshots of their so-called "perfect" life on social media. The real story is one of abuse and depravity which eventually leads to a devastating crash off a coastal c...
2021-12-221h 08Crime FamilyS02E14: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EMMA FILLIPOFFOn November 28, 2012, 26-year-old Emma Fillipoff disappeared from Victoria, British Columbia. Her last known whereabouts were outside the Empress Hotel in the downtown area, talking to the police after an acquaintance called 911 saying she was in distress and needed help. After the police talk with her and let her walk away, she is never seen again. For almost a decade, her disappearance has garnered media attention and many theories have been developed. Emma's strange behavior, frantic phone calls to family members and disturbing journal entries in the weeks leading up to her disappearance are shrouded in mystery, w...
2021-12-151h 19Crime FamilyS02E13: THE BOTHAM JEAN CASEIn September 2018, Botham Jean, an unarmed black man, was killed inside his own apartment by Amber Guyger- an off-duty police officer who mistakenly entered his apartment thinking it was her own. After a frantic 911 call, an investigation into the incident ensues and this high profile case added fuel to the national conversation about police brutality against black people in America. How does an off-duty officer resort to her gun so quickly? Did Amber's pre-existing racial biases lead to this fateful decision? Why did some media outlets find it necessary to slander Botham Jean's name after his death? And...
2021-12-081h 04Crime FamilyS02E12: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SNEHA ANNE PHILLIPOn September 11, 2001, the entire world changed. The trauma and destruction that occurred in New York City sent shockwaves throughout the world and left thousands of mourning families in its wake. For one of those families, there were more questions than answers and in this episode, we tell you their story.Sneha Anne Phillip was last seen the day before 9/11 and the circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. As the investigation into her disappearance uncovers, Sneha may have been living a secretive double life that no one knew anything about and may have be...
2021-12-011h 01Crime FamilyS02E11: THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE**TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TOPICS SUCH AS ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THAT MAY BE TRIGGERING FOR SOME LISTENERS. PLEASE USE DISCRETION WHEN LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE.**In the fall of 2010, Talia Ray and her friends lived on campus at Sarah Lawrence College, a private liberal arts school in Yonkers, New York. When her father Larry gets released from prison and comes to live with the students on campus, the events that would allegedly unfold are so horrific and have all the makings of a modern-day cult. Allegedly, through a series o...
2021-11-241h 09Crime FamilyS02E10: THE HIGHWAY OF TEARS (#MMIWG, PART IV)There are hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories.In the final part of our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls miniseries, we discuss the Highway of Tears- a 725-km stretch of highway in British Columbia where dozens of women have gone missing since the 1970's. A vital part of the national conversation about Indigenous issues in Canada, the stories of these missing women have gone largely untold.In this episode, we discuss how the highway became a playground f...
2021-11-1753 minCrime FamilyS02E09: THE CASES OF LEONA BRULE & LEAH ANDERSON (#MMIWG, PART III)There are hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories.In part three of our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls mini-series, we tell the stories of two different cases- Leona Brule and Leah Anderson.Leona Brule, an 18-year-old woman from the Northwest Territories went missing in 1989 and in an unsolved case with very little information known, possibilies are endless. Could she have been met with foul play on route to Edmonton, Alberta to visit her boyfriend? Could she have b...
2021-11-1035 minCrime FamilyS02E08: THE AMBER TUCCARO CASE (#MMIWG, PART II)There are hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories.In part 2 of the missing and murdered Indigenous women mini-series, we cover the case of Amber Tuccaro, a 20-year-old Indigenous woman who went missing in August of 2010 during a short vacation with a friend and her young son. En route to Edmonton, Amber was hitchhiking, grabbed a ride with an unknown man and was never seen again. A portion of this drive is captured in a chilling 60-second piece of audio that was re...
2021-11-0352 minCrime FamilyS02E07: TINA FONTAINE AND THE RED RIVER MURDERS (#MMIWG, PART I)There are hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories. In part 1 of a special 4-part miniseries, we will be covering the stories of various missing and murdered Indigenous women across the country and exploring the history and circumstances that has lead to this national crisis.This week, Katie provides a brief history on the residential school system in Canada and how the deep trauma caused by these schools has lead to the national crisis we're seeing today. Also, she tells t...
2021-10-2744 minCrime FamilyS02E06: IN CONVERSATION WITH AMY BRYANT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PART 2)**Trigger Warning- This episode contains discussions about the topic of domestic violence in its various forms, which may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode**October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the US and to bring more awareness to this massive issue, we will be doing a two-part episode on the topic.In part 2 of our domestic violence awareness episode, we talk with Amy Bryant- an expert on the topic. Currently a writer and editor with experience in the criminal justice...
2021-10-201h 11Crime FamilyS02E05: THE JENNIFER MAGNANO CASE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PART 1)**Trigger Warning: This episode contains topics and discussions regarding physical and sexual abuse that may be triggering. Listener discretion is advised**October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the US and to bring more awareness to this massive issue, we will be doing a two-part episode on the topic.Jennifer Magnano and her children endured the physical, verbal and sexual abuse of the family's patriarch, Scott, for several years until an incident in April 2007 propelled them to leave him behind once and for all. After packing up and fleeing the...
2021-10-1348 minCrime FamilyS02E04: THE TARA GRINSTEAD CASEWhen high school teacher Tara Grinstead vanishes without a trace in October 2005, nobody could have anticipated the years-long mystery that would surround her disappearance. After leaving a friend’s barbecue on the evening of October 22, Tara was never seen or heard from again. With every discovery in the case only leading to more questions than answers, a slew of clues, tips and possible suspects makes for a missing persons case unlike any other. This wild story has a ton of twists and turns (even a few red herrings!) and highlights the power of a podcast- an investigation into th...
2021-10-0650 minCrime FamilyS02E01: THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JEFFREY DESKOVIC (PART 1)Crime Family is back and we're kicking off our new season with a 3-part premiere episode about Jeffrey Deskovic- a 17-year-old high school student who was wrongfully convicted of his classmate's murder and spent nearly 16 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit.Angela Correa disappeared on November 15, 1989 in Peekskill, New York and her body was found only two days later having been beaten, raped and strangled. The police very quickly zeroed in on Jeff as the prime suspect, who was one of Angela's classmates but barely knew her. Not only this, but he had...
2021-09-2945 minCrime FamilyS02E03: THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JEFFREY DESKOVIC (PART 3- WITH SPECIAL GUEST JIA WERTZ)In part 3 of our season premiere, we talk with documentary filmmaker Jia Wertz- whose debut film, 'Conviction', is all about Jeffrey Deskovic's story. In the interview, we discuss what motivated Jia to make a drastic career change into documentary filmmaking, her experience filming the doc and working with Jeff in the process as well as her connection to another wrongful conviction case we covered last season.It's another must listen interview and one you don't want to miss!FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: ...
2021-09-291h 00Crime FamilyS02E02: THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JEFFREY DESKOVIC (PART 2- WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEFFREY DESKOVIC)In part 2 of our special 3-part premiere, we talk to Jeffrey Deskovic himself to get all the details on his wrongful conviction- including his interrogations and botched polygraph test, his trial, his experience behind bars and his long overdue exoneration- even recalling the events of his first day post-release.Jeff's inspirational story is moving and emotional and our interview with him is a must-listen!FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: c...
2021-09-291h 26Crime FamilySEASON 2 TRAILERA sneak peek of our upcoming season, which drops on September 29 with a 3-part premiere!
2021-09-0101 minCrime FamilyS01E20: THE UNSOLVED JONBENET RAMSEY CASE (PART 2)Continuing our discussion from part one, we break down three of the most popular theories in this case and discuss the evidence that supports each theory and the evidence that contradicts it. Was it an intruder? Was someone in the family involved? Our friend Jennifer Knowles joins us once again to finish off our finale discussion about this crazy unsolved case. Also, we read theories and comments submitted by some of our listeners!FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook:
2021-06-231h 16Crime FamilyS01E19: THE UNSOLVED JONBENET RAMSEY CASE (PART 1)The JonBenet Ramsey murder case is one of America's most high-profile and baffling unsolved cases. Nearly 25-years ago, Patricia Ramsey wakes up to find a nearly 3-page ransom note- stating that 6-year-old JonBenet has been abducted and the family must pay $118,000 for her safe return. Hours later, Jonbenet's dead body is found in the basement of the family's home. Between the 911 call that started it all, the mysterious ransom note, the botched investigation and compromised crime scene, there's plenty to talk about in this case. In part one of our finale, we go over the facts we know...
2021-06-231h 24Crime FamilyBONUS: UPDATE EPISODEIn this bonus mini-episode, we discuss major updates in some of the cases we've covered this season. We cover updates about the ongoing Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell case from our very first episode, very exciting developments in the Adnan Syed wrongful conviction case, news in the Cooper Harris case, a shocking Supreme Court decision in the Barry & Honey Sherman murder case, and sentencing updates in the Yaser Said case from episode 15. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: ...
2021-06-2121 minCrime FamilyS01E18: THE SLEEPWALKING MURDERSThe human mind is a truly fascinating and terrifying thing. What happens when the unconscious mind controls the body? This episode explores the deadly sleepwalking cases of Scott Falater and Kenneth Parks.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.comEPISODE RESOURCES:World Science Festival : The Mind After Midnight: Where Do You Go When You Go to Sleep? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2021-06-1649 minCrime FamilyS01E17: THE MURDER OF NIKKI WHITEHEADNikki Whitehead was a troubled child who wound up pregnant at the age of 17. After giving birth to twins, Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah, Nikki was determined to give the girls a better life and upbringing than her own, but the girls grew to resent their mother no matter how hard she tried. When the girls became teenagers, their hatred towards their mother was at an all-time high and one morning in January 2010, things took a deadly turn when Nikki ended up dead from 80 stab wounds at a violent and grisly crime scene. This is the story of two young...
2021-06-0937 minCrime FamilyS01E16: THE 'MURDER FOR HIRE' STORIES OF NICOLE DOUCET AND DALIA DIPPOLITOThis week is a 2-for-1; two different cases in one episode!Nicole Doucet and Dalia Dippolito are two very different women with one thing in common: they both wanted their husbands out of their lives for good and were both willing to do the unthinkable to make it happen. These two cases are very different versions of the classic "hitman for hire" story: One shows that these things can even happen in small towns close to home, and the other includes drama reminiscent of Hollywood with some events that play out on reality television in front o...
2021-06-021h 03Crime FamilyS01E15: THE MURDERS OF SARAH AND AMINA SAID*Trigger Warning: This episode contains explicit language and topics/discussions involving alleged sexual abuse which may be disturbing. Listener discretion is advised*No one could have imagined the true tyranny that was happening inside the Said household in Bedford, Texas. It was a horror that sisters Sarah and Amina would experience for years which included alleged abuse and control by their father Yaser, who was determined to marry the girls off to rich strangers back in his home country. When the girls decided to run away from home with their mother in December 2007, a series of e...
2021-05-261h 06Crime FamilyS01E14: THE ANDREA YATES CASEAndrea Yates grew up with a long history of mental illness within her family, including bouts in the hospital for her own struggles throughout her life. After marrying Russell "Rusty" Yates in 1993, she eventually went on to have five children in an attempt at a perfect life that so many dream of. However, on the morning of June 20, 2001, Andrea makes a tragic decision that will forever change the course of her life. In what has since been deemed the "Killer Mom" case, this is the story of a woman's struggle- whose inability to get adequate help and support...
2021-05-1951 minCrime FamilyS01E13: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ASHA DEGREEIn the middle of a stormy night in February 2000, 9-year-old Asha Degree walks out of her home and sets off on a walk down a nearby highway, being spotted by two different motorists along the way before eventually running into the woods. After this, the little girl is never seen again. Over 21 years later, many questions still surround this unsolved case and new developments have been coming in as recently as November 2020 in one of the most perplexing cases we've covered yet. What happened to Asha Degree? Did she choose to run away from home for an unknown...
2021-05-1251 minCrime FamilyS01E12: DIANE SCHULER AND THE TACONIC STATE PARKWAY CRASHOn July 26, 2009, an SUV driving the wrong way on a busy New York highway collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle, resulting in a devastating crash that took the lives of eight people- including four children. The circumstances leading up to the crash and the autopsy results that were released shortly after revealed a devastating truth about the SUV's driver, Diane Schuler. Twelve years after the crash, many questions still remain: was it a horrible accident, a planned murder-suicide or something else entirely?If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance...
2021-05-0559 minCrime FamilyS01E11: THE CASES OF ANDREW BAGBY & ZACHARY TURNERWhen Andrew Bagby broke it off with Shirley Turner on November 3, 2001, he could not have known the devastation that was waiting for him and his family. When Shirley allegedly travelled over 1000 miles to confront and murder Andrew in cold blood, this is just the beginning of the heartbreak for the Bagby family. As this story unfolds, it emphasizes a tragic example of how the Canadian child protective system and the Canadian Justice system completely failed Andrew, his son Zachary, and their families.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter:
2021-04-2841 minCrime FamilyS01E10: THE MURDERS OF BARRY AND HONEY SHERMANIn December 2017, Barry and Honey Sherman (one of Canada's wealthiest couples) were found murdered inside their home in Toronto. Initially considered a cruel murder-suicide, the case blew wide open when the police revealed that it was now being considered a targeted double murder. With a list of possible suspects and little evidence known to the public, theories are endless. Was it a professional hit? Could someone within the family have a motive for murder?FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: ...
2021-04-211h 09Crime FamilyS01E09: THE MISSING O'BRIEN BROTHERSNearly twenty-five years ago, Adam, Trevor and Mitchell O'Brien were abducted by their father, Gary. After one final call to the boys' mother, Gary fled with them and was never seen again. While some evidence led police to believe that they never made it out of the Canadian province of Newfoundland alive, an anonymous tip a few years after their disappearance changed everything. As a result, the boys are still considered missing and Gary is a wanted man on the Interpol list.If you know anything about the whereabouts of Gary or the three boys please...
2021-04-1439 minCrime FamilyS01E08: THE COOPER HARRIS CASEOn a hot summer day in 2014, 22-month-old Cooper Harris dies after being left in a hot car for over 7 hours. In what initially looks like a horrifying case of "forgotten baby syndrome", an investigation leads police to suspect that the incident may have actually been planned by the boy's own father, Ross. This is the story of how a man's forgotten child led to the discovery of the secrets he was hoping to keep hidden and the ongoing debate that surrounds this case. Did he orchestrate it all in order to live a child-free life? Or was it...
2021-04-0758 minCrime FamilyS01E07: WHY ADNAN SYED IS INNOCENT- PART 2 (#FREEADNAN)Continuing our conversation from episode six, we discuss even more reasons why we believe Adnan Syed has been wrongly convicted of Hae's murder. This includes more about Jay's ever-changing stories, the fax cover sheet that was never brought up in trial that completely discredits the cell phone 'evidence' used in the prosecution's case and why Hae's boyfriend at the time of her murder, Don Clinedinst, should be given a second look. Plus, we read an excerpt from Rabia Chaudry's book that may change everything about the way you look at the case. Use the hashtag #FreeAdnan...
2021-03-311h 06Crime FamilyS01E06: WHY ADNAN SYED IS INNOCENT- PART 1 (#FREEADNAN)Most true crime fans are familiar with the Adnan Syed case due to the wildly popular podcast "Serial", which covered the case in-depth back in 2014. This case involves the disappearance and murder of 18-year-old high school senior Hae Min Lee in January 1999. We believe that Adnan Syed, the 17-year-old ex-boyfriend of Hae who was convicted of her murder, is completely innocent and has spent the last 22 years wrongly convicted. Join us in part one of this exciting two-part episode as we discuss this frustrating case using shocking details from 'Serial', the follow-up podcast 'Undisclosed', the HBO documentary "The...
2021-03-241h 13Crime FamilyS01E05: THE KARISSA BOUDREAU CASEThe small community of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia was shocked when 12-year-old Karissa Boudreau was found dead two weeks after she went missing. As a homicide investigation gets underway, clues lead police back to Penny Boudreau- Karissa's own mother. This is the story of a devastating case and the controversial undercover sting operation that took place to get to the deadly truth. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.comE...
2021-03-1749 minCrime FamilyS01E04: THE TURPIN FAMILY HOUSE OF HORRORSNobody knew the true horror that was taking place inside the Turpin household as David and Louise raised their thirteen children in the Southern US for nearly thirty years. After decades of abuse and depravity, one of the children was able to escape the house and make a very brave 911 call which revealed the terrifying truth to the world.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.comEPISODE RESOURCES:
2021-03-1048 minCrime FamilyS01E03: A CANADIAN FAMILY MASSACREThe internet can be an amazing resource but also the forum for someone's darkest obsession. When 23-year-old Jeremy Steinke meets 12-year-old J.R., an entire family ends up slaughtered in this brutal account of a family massacre which results in what the CBC says is "the youngest person in Canada to be convicted of multiple counts of first-degree murder".FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.comEPISODE RESOURCES:
2021-03-0333 minCrime FamilyS01E02: CONRAD ROY & MICHELLE CARTER (AKA "THE TEXTING SUICIDE CASE")*Trigger Warning: This episode contains topics such as suicide and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised* In July 2014, 18-year old Conrad Roy suddenly took his own life. What began as a pretty straight forward death by suicide leads to an investigation into the very troubling texting relationship between Conrad and his girlfriend Michelle Carter. In a unique case that became the legal precedent for suicide cases in a digital world, the question of "can your words kill?" was a debate for the ages.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast
2021-03-0347 minCrime FamilyS01E01: THE MURDERS OF TYLEE RYAN AND J.J. VALLOWA home welfare check done by police on November 26, 2019 turns into one of the most complex and perplexing cases of the decade involving not one but TWO missing children. The disappearances of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan are only the tip of the iceberg as a dark family history is revealed that involves a series of mysterious deaths, doomsday obsessions and two suspects with many secrets to hide.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family Podcast
2021-03-031h 06Crime FamilyWELCOME TO CRIME FAMILY- TRAILERWelcome to your new favorite true crime podcast!Send us a textSupport the show
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