Crime Curious

In 2004, 19-year-old Courtney Coco vanished from her hometown of Alexandria, Louisiana. Days later, her body was discovered over 200 miles away in an abandoned building in Winnie, Texas. With no clear cause of death and few leads, the case went cold—until a podcast investigation reignited the search for justice. In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking mystery, the relentless efforts of Court...

Today we unravel the haunting tale of Blanche Monnier—a French socialite whose disappearance baffled Paris for over two decades. When authorities finally discovered her in 1901, the truth was more horrifying than anyone imagined. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By...

In this jaw-dropping episode, we dive into the astonishing true story of Jacob Miller, a Union soldier whose Civil War experience reads like a Hollywood script—except every word is real. Miller, a member of the 9th Indiana Infantry, was shot between the eyes at the Battle of Chickamauga and left for dead. But not only did he survive—he walked off the battlefield, tended to his own wounds, and live...

In June 1996, the vibrant life of 20-year-old Swedish au pair Karina Holmer came to a gruesome end in Boston. After a night out at the Zanzibar nightclub, Karina vanished—only for her dismembered remains to be discovered days later in a trash bin near Fenway Park. Her murder shocked the city and remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. In this episode, we trace Karina’s journey from Swede...

It was January 12, 1976, in the quiet town of Mississippi City. Edwina Marter, just 34 years old, was at home with her youngest son when a stranger came to the door posing as a utility worker. That man was Richard Jordan, a Vietnam veteran desperate for money. This episode dives deep into the events of that day, the decades-long legal battle that followed, and the emotional toll on the Marter fami...

This week we are discussing performance art and one of the most controversial pieces that was performed by the grandmother of performance art Marina Abramovic. Marina brought 72 items to the show and allowed the audience to do whatever they wanted with the items and her body. What took place was both shocking and disturbing.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a k...

The conclusion to part one: Megan is treating us with another two-part series! This time she is bringing us one of the most miraculous survival cases of all time out of South Africa. Alison Botha was left for dead after being stabbed over 30 times and having her neck sliced from ear to ear 16 times. She has spoken around the world since her survival and is a true inspiration.    Join Patreon here...

Megan is treating us with another two-part series! This time she is bringing us one of the most miraculous survival cases of all time out of South Africa. Alison Botha was left for dead after being stabbed over 30 times and having her neck sliced from ear to ear 16 times. She has spoken around the world since her survival and is a true inspiration.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content AND g...

Jake Evans was calm, articulate and collected when he called 911 in the early morning hours of October 4, 2012, to report that he had just shot and killed his mother and sister. Take a listen to hear the 911 call and learn what explanation Jake had, how the courts handled the severity of a case like this for a juvenile and how the family has come to heal.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content...

Deborah Boothby was found in the middle of Blue Star Highway just outside of South Haven Michigan during the early morning hours of April 27, 1998. Initially called a hit and run accident, the case went cold with no leads into who could have done this. Then a cold case unit re-opens the case 9 years later and discovers clues that were initially missed, and start asking questions. It would take 11...

The conclusion to Megan's case about William Bradford Bishop Jr and the man hunt that has ensued decades to bring him to justice for the murder of his wife, kids and mother.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell *Sources...

Megan is presenting today's case! William Bradford Bishop Jr. is a former United States Foreign Service officer who has been a fugitive from justice after being charged with the murder of his wife, sons and mother in 1976. Although the FBI removed him from their Ten Most Wanted List in 2018 there is still a substantial reward for his arrest.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content and get part...

Shannon and David lived in Pittsford Michigan in 1980 on a 100 acre farm and had not even been married for a year when Shannon had a tragic accident falling from her horse which resulted in her death. At least, that's what her husband David Davis would have the world believe until the truth comes out thanks to Shannon's family, a tender hearted neighbor, a super sleuth tenacious reporter and a det...

Sixteen year old Carol Hutto left her family residence on a December night in 1976, telling her mother she was running to the nearby drugstore. When she did not return that night which was not like Carol to do, her family began searching the neighborhood only to discover Carol's body floating in a shallow pond near their home weighed down with cement blocks. Join Patreon here to binge bonus conten...

Today we are going to uplift you with an incredible survival story of a 4 year old girl and her dog in the Siberian wilderness in 2014.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   https://siberiantimes.com/other/others/features...

The intention of today's episode is not only to remember the victims, but to also spread awareness for why appropriate supervision, staying consciously aware of what we are doing-especially when caring for small children is so important. This case has been described as a one in a million death and it happened to the Schock family not once, but twice.     Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! ...

Today's case is a special coverage at the request of Crystal McCrory Jones sister Jana, who is advocating right along with the rest of the family for Crystals death to be properly investigated. On February 9, 2023 Crystal was found deceased in her bed with a pillow over her head, and a gun in her hand with her finger pressed against the trigger. The cause of death was quickly ruled a suicide despi...

We have had several listeners ask us to revisit this story with Megan and Jason, so here we are giving you all what you asked for! When a group of experienced hikers set out to obtain their level 3 ski training certification by completing a 190 mile hike un the Ural Mountains they did not expect it to be their last hike. The conditions they were found in point to something other than a natural for...

For 40 years the town of Blairstown New Jersey only knew Dawn Olanick as "Princess Doe" the name first given to her by the lead detective after the discovery of unknown remains were discarded in the Cedar Ridge Cemetary. Princess Doe was the first name to ever be entered into the national crime information center (NCIC) and after 40 years, it could finally be removed with the case solved and Dawn'...

Elsie Frost was a 14-year-old girl who was killed in an underpass beneath a railway line near to Wakefield England, in October 1965. Despite a massive manhunt and national coverage, this case went cold for many years. At this time there have been no legal convictions, but in recent years police believe they do have the case solved.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is cre...

Chris Coleman had it all and yet it still was not enough. He had a great job that made six figures, a beautiful home, wife and family. He also had a mistress and a murderous mindset.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Ch...

Ben was dropped off to child care on the morning of January 14, 2009 as a happy, healthy 17 month old little boy. During the afternoon hours Ben's caregiver 22 year old Melissa Calusinski found him unresponsive without explanation. What ensues is a lengthy investigation that seems pretty cut and dry at first until discoveries are made that include possible human error, cover ups and confessions th...

Michael and Christine Taylor had five children and were living Ossett, West Yorkshire in 1974. Michael had been unable to hold regular work as a butcher due to his chronic back pain from a previous severe injury and suffered mild bouts of depression as a result. Trying to help, a family friend suggested that the couple join a Christian fellowship group. Christine could never have known that by joi...

Long time listeners may remember when this case was originally covered on this show in 2021- but it was so popular that we just had to re-do it with Megan and Jason in studio. This is the case of Anne Green, a woman who survived her own execution in a very bizarre way and all she got for her efforts was her own coffin as a souvenir.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is crea...

Anjette Lyles was known for her charming and flirtatious personality just as much as she was for her deep-fried bacon balls that she served at her very popular Georgia restaurant. However, when several people closest to her start to die under mysterious circumstances and Anjette seems to always be the benefactor to their life insurance and inheritance it becomes obvious that something darker is lu...