Crime Chats

This week on Crime Chats , we discuss the heartbreaking and disturbing story of Collin McDaniel , a young boy whose life was surrounded by hospitals, medications, medical procedures, and a devastating diagnosis that many now believe was never real. At the center of the case is his mother, Lisa McDaniel , who presented Collin as critically ill for years while gaining sympathy, attention, and suppor...

In this episode of Crime Chats , we discuss the heartbreaking and highly controversial death of LaVena Johnson . LaVena was a 19-year-old soldier from Missouri serving in Iraq when the Army reported that she had died by suicide inside a contractor’s tent in 2005. But almost immediately, her family began noticing disturbing inconsistencies in the official story. From unexplained injuries and missin...

This week, we’re diving into the case of Diane Downs . A story that continues to disturb and true crime listeners to this day decades later. What was reported as a horrific roadside attack on a mother and her three children quickly began to unravel as investigators examined the details more closely. From the timeline of events, to witness statements, to physical evidence that didn’t match the orig...

This week, we’re chatting about Winnie Ruth Judd . This is one of the most bizarre and confusing cases we’ve covered so far… and honestly? We’re still not sure what to believe. 😳 From a fresh start in Phoenix to an illicit affair, things quickly spiral into a case of contradictions, unanswered questions, and decisions that just don’t add up. 🔍 What We Cover Winnie's marriage to Dr. C Judd Her mo...

This is it. The final chapter in our deep dive. We are almost done with this atrocious man. But this episode isn’t about Jeffrey Epstein. It’s about the women who lived through it and how they got their voices heard . In this two-part finale, we’re shifting the focus where it belongs: onto the survivors . Their stories, their strength, and the long road to being heard. Because for years, they were...

This is it. The final chapter in our deep dive. We are almost done with this atrocious man. But this episode isn’t about Jeffrey Epstein. It’s about the women who lived through it and how they got their voices heard . In this two-part finale, we’re shifting the focus where it belongs: onto the survivors . Their stories, their strength, and the long road to being heard. Because for years, they were...

In the final part of our Epstein Files series within a series, we take a step back from the heavier material and start untangling some of the claims and narratives that continue to circulate online. First, we break down an infamous letter allegedly written by Epstein from prison. Does it hold up under scrutiny, or is it just another piece of misinformation? Then, we dive into those widely discusse...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Epstein Files , we move into some of the most disturbing and personal material uncovered. This episode centers around firsthand victim statements and journal entries written by one of the girls involved , offering a distressing and deeply disturbing look into what was happening behind closed doors. These accounts provide not only emotional insight but also raise...

In Part 1 of our 3-part mini-series, we begin our deep dive into the Epstein files and unpack the details, patterns, and disturbing insights we uncovered while combing through. This episode focuses on two chilling and revealing aspects of the case: Jeffrey Epstein’s email interactions with women , and the official medical findings surrounding his death . ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes disc...

Virginia Giuffre was one of the most vocal and public survivors connected to Jeffrey Epstein. In Part 3 of our Jeffrey Epstein series, we dive into her powerful memoir, Nobody's Girl . In this episode, we discuss Virginia's personal thoughts and feelings and her allegations of sex trafficking and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Rather than focusing only on the high-profile names and legal f...

In Part 2 of our Epstein deep dive, we leave the origin story behind and focus on the legal actions taken against Jeffrey Epstein and how he repeatedly escaped meaningful consequences. From early civil lawsuits to the controversial 2008 non-prosecution agreement , this episode walks through the cases that exposed Epstein’s crimes and the legal decisions that allowed him to continue operating for y...

In the first episode of our five-part deep dive into Jeffrey Epstein , we go back to the very beginning. Before the headlines, the court cases, and the global scandal, there was a young man from Brooklyn with an unusual path to wealth and influence. In this episode, we examine Jeffrey Epstein’s early life, education, career moves, and the connections that helped propel him into the world of extrem...

How many wives is too many? How old should they be before wooing begins? What do you do when another prospective wife catches your eye but your current wife is still....alive? Well, maybe your teenage daughter would help you...clean up lose ends. If you're like David Brown, you likely see no problem with any of those questions. I hope you're not like David Brown. In this episode of Crime Chats , H...

In this episode of Crime Chat , we dive into the chilling case of John List, the New Jersey accountant who murdered his entire family in 1971 and then disappeared. We walk through the crime itself, the aftermath, his full confession, and how John managed to evade capture for 18 years before being recognized after a feature on America’s Most Wanted . As usual, the DSM-5 comes out to explore possibl...

In this episode of Crime Chats , Hilary leads us through the baffling and deeply unsettling death of Gareth Williams , a brilliant mathematician and intelligence officer found dead in a locked duffel bag in his London flat in 2010. We explore who Gareth was beyond the headlines and unpack the media narratives that quickly emerged after his death. From espionage theories to sensational speculation,...

In this episode of Crime Chat , we explore the mysterious death of John Bender , whose wife was tried for his murder on three separate occasions, ultimately culminating in an acquittal. We discuss John's life before meeting Ann, the events that happened leading up to his death, and walk through each of the three trials and their outcomes. We also take a closer look at John and Ann Bender’s mental...

In this episode of Crime Chat , we discuss one of the most disturbing family annihilation cases in recent U.S. history. The tragic and terrible crimes of Robert and Michael Bever. We walk through the events leading up to the 2015 massacre in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where two teenage brothers carried out a brutal attack on their own family. We examine the timeline of the crime, the aftermath, and h...

In this episode of Crime Chat , Lisa leads a deep dive into the White House Farm murders thay occurred on August 7th, 1985 and the conviction of Jeremy Bamber in October of 1986 . We walk through the full timeline of the case: from the 1985 killings of five members of the Bamber family, through Jeremy Bamber’s arrest, trial, and conviction and then onto his decades of appeals. We break down the pr...

In Part 2 of our Diddy series , we dive into the allegations and theories surrounding the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. as presented in the docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. We walk through the claims and long-standing suspicions discussed by interviewees, focusing on how power, money, and silence in the music industry have shaped public understanding of these cases. While...

In Part 1 of our Diddy 2-part series , we break down the trial-related testimony and allegations surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs , while also unpacking what the docuseries interviews reveal about his early career, rise to power, and long-discussed character traits . We talk through key witness testimony connected to the trial, including reactions to the widely circulated hotel surveillance video in...