Crime Curious

The conclusion to the horrific torture case of Slyvia Likens.  Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experie...

Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music B...

Emily Pike, a 14 year old Native American absconded from her group home late January 2025. Three weeks later her dismembered remains were discovered 100 miles away from where she was last seen. Now, the community and her tribe are calling for justice and offering a 75,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for this heinous...

This was a case we covered many years ago as a Patreon bonus only case but decided to do a re-do of it for everyone! This kidnapping took place in 1976 out of Chowchilla California by three wealthy men who apparently had nothing better to do than kidnap 26 school children in an attempt to get ransom money from the State of California.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is...

Theresa Alvarez was left with her maternal grandparents at 8 years old after her own mother died. Unfortunately, her grandparents could not financially support extra mouths to feed and Theresa along with her brother were often homeless. That is until Margaret Theut along with a great aunt- Janet Jenkins took the kids in and provided for them. All of this would result 17 years later in Theresa murd...

This week Megan is on a work trip, so Charnell saved some special research just for Jason as he filled in. The life of Wild Bill Hickok has largely been exaggerated throughout history but here we explain who Wild Bill really was and what led to him killing men and building a reputation he never asked for, which ultimately ends his life.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is...

When we posted photos of us at our annual charity ball for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness (CAPA) and mentioned Megan was this years guest speaker on family violence, many of you commented that you wanted to hear her presentation- so here it is, in podcast form. We hope that you learn something new, help spread the word to educate others and help stop the violence. 

The conclusion to the Ypsilanti Ripper also known as the Michigan Co-ed Murders from 1967-1969.    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     John Norman Collins | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Clippings from The...

This serial killer case was a highly publicized case that took place in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Michigan area from 1967-1969. This case even resulted in some interesting case law due to being one of the first where there were questions of fair trial considering how highly public the case had become.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listen...

The timing of this interview could not have been more Divine! This week Judge Megan spoke at our annual Child Abuse and Prevention charity ball about domestic violence and what generational abuse is and how it leads to familial issues. Erica is a survivor of domestic violence and shares with us her powerful story of not only her mother's suspicious death, but how she recognizes now what lead her t...

Jimmy "Jay" Lee was a beautiful 20-year-old soul that had just graduated from college where he majored in social work and had plans to help change the world. That all ended when his life was taken in what prosecutors believe was an effort to cover up a secret relationship. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community Jay was a brilliant light that shone down on the world- showing there is no reason f...

Kaylea was a spunky and independent child that was determined not to let her spina bifida condition hold her back from life. Unfortunately when the pandemic hit, Kaylea's parents neglected to properly care for her and ultimately neglect her to the point of death.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content!  Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buy...

Experienced pilot Leftenant Desmond Arthur left this earthly plain during a training flight that went wrong, and he was ejected from the aircraft and plummeted to his death.  A government inquiry into the crash resulted in Desmond being placed at blame for the crash. This did not settle with the pilot's spirit or friends who knew him. In what was called a government "whitewash" (cover up) take a l...

Christopher Pittman was only 12 years old when he was prescribed anti-depressants and murdering the two people he loved most in the world, Joe and Joy Pittman or as he would call them. Nana and Pop Pop. 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...

Tony and Kathrine Butterfield were a hardworking American couple living in West Jordan Utah dedicated to their faith and family. They had three small children, a landscaping business and were very active in their community. That all changed because of the decision of one man during the early morning hours of April 18, 2020.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a ki...

Karl Tanzler was frequently visited by the spirit of an ancestor that told him his soul mate would be a dark haired, exotic beauty. What the ancestor must have left out was that Karl would not meet this woman until later in life when he was working as a radiology technician and she was dying from TB. This is a disturbing story of the lengths one man goes to keep his supposed soulmate with him for...

Stacey Lannert was found guilty of murder of her father at 18 and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. A sentence she would serve for two decades until someone listened to her side of the story. Stacey had endured a childhood of physical, mental and sexual abuse by her father and only ever wanted to protect her younger sister from the same fate. Take a listen to this powerful story...

There is nothing more vulnerable than a child and Jori Lirette was only the precious age of 7 when his life was tragically and brutally cut short by his own father. Born with disabilities, Jori could only speak very few words- but his smile told everyone he was happy to see them. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon...

Judith Roberts was a month away from her 7th birthday when she was abducted from her grandparents' home in the middle of the night and found days later battered and abused. The crime shocked South Miami at the time and the motive and perpetrator still remain a mystery today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https...

This is a redone episode from our second ever episode at crime curious, just like we did last week for the Mary Vincent case. We had to bring you the conclusion of the heinous perpetrator Larry Singleton in his final act of horror, with his crimes against the beautiful mother of three from Florida, Roxanne. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive li...

If you have been a long-time listener you might recognize this case from our very first episode! Today we are bringing you a re-do of the amazing Mary Vincent survival story who was sexually assaulted and brutally mutilated by Larry Singleton. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecur...

Megan and Charnell are on vacation this week so we are dropping for you bonus case from 2023 that was previously released as exclusive content for our Patreon's only. This the case of Minnie Dean- and comes with historical perspective on "baby farming" We will be back next week with a new episode and hope you enjoy this look into what bonus content is like! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content...

The conclusion to the heartbreaking and disturbing case of Shad Thyrion, may he rest in peace. 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 cited within audio

Today Megan is bringing us two-part coverage on a very gruesome and disturbing case that took place in 2022. Shad was murdered and dismembered in his own home by a woman he called a friend. 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: Char...

David Spanbauer was the type of serial killer and rapist that was never going to stop until he got caught. The unfortunate reality is that he had been caught after his first crimes, he had been sentenced to decades in prison... and yet he was released to continue to spread his horror where he makes up for lost time. David's crimes led to a  change in laws we just wish it hadn't been at the expense...