Crime Curious

Music By: Jonas Bjornstand  Cover Art By: Charnell 

The Hart family was literally picture perfect.  Vibrant colors and perfectly cultivated scenes captured in their family snapshots. They had drawn the attention of many with their incredible social media presence promoting love and acceptance. But as we know all too well, things are not always what they seem.  This is the tragic story of six children that never had a chance for their voices to be h...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, unfortunately it does. We are concluding the case of Advocate Barbie and there is really no other way to put it… you are going to feel unsettled. Grab a stiff drink.  Advocate Barbie out of jail (iol.co.za) Shattered Lives: The Story of Advocate Barbie by Liezl Thom (goodreads.com) True Crime South Africa: Episode 21 Advocate Barbie Advocate Barbie...

This case is a prime example of why we love dogs more than people. Dirk Prinsloo had a reputation for being a sleazy lawyer; making people feel uncomfortable was an understatement of his actions. When he met Cezanne Vesser he did what any narcissistic predator would do, and immediately swooned her in an intense over the top conquest to win her over. But once he got the girl, Dirk had higher expect...

We are concluding the case of Tamla Horsford. So many things still remain unanswered. We hope you have as many questions as we do.  Sources:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/it-was-coverup-husband-wants-truth-come-out-wifes-suspicious-death-house-party/3UX6JYDVHNDNDAMZBLDSIPDQCY/%3foutputType=amp https://justicefortam.org/tamla-horsford-story/ https://www.googl...

In November of 2018 Tamla Horsford, a beautiful wife and mother to six, was attending a girls night sleepover at her friends house.  Sadly, her family had no idea that they would never see her again when she left that evening. The next morning would bring a tragedy filled with unanswered questions for many close to Tamla. No one knows what happened that night, other than the ones who were there. B...

Sometime one love just isn’t enough… and Emma Ledoux was definitely living proof of that. In the early 1900s it wasn’t quite favorable to leave or step out of a marriage. But Emma lived beyond the box of traditional norms…which unfortunately meant that others paid a very brutal price. Join us to hear about what happens to Emma’s third husband..in the tragic trunk murder of 1906. "Stories of the Fo...

Charnell is taking it back to the old timey marriage days this week… but this isn’t your typical love story. Nellie May Madison was quite a woman. She rode horses like a pro and was one hell of a shot with a gun.  Nellie had ended several marriages before meeting Eric Madison, who would eventually become her next husband. As we know, marriage isn’t always happily ever after. Sometimes enough is en...

We don’t find Michigan cases, they find us. This is a tragic story not too far from home. Danny Ranes was conditioned to use violence for what he wanted at a very young age. Naturally, this led to life of horrific crimes for him. It wouldn’t be long before he met Brent Koster, another troubled young man running from a broken home. What they did together is truly what nightmares are made of… but wo...

On January 2, 1935 around approximately 1:20pm, a well dressed younger looking man checked in to the Hotel President in Kansas City. The man seemed.. troubled.. as if he was avoiding someone, or some thing. As several days progressed, it was noted by hotel staff that the man was exhibiting some very unusual behaviors… but they had no idea of the horror that would soon unfold. The question still re...

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* If you are questioning all things, and all of humanity right now… that is very normal at this point in the case..  All things must come to an end, and thankfully that also applies for people who really suck. Join us in the conclusion of the...

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* We continue on with part two of the Cecilia Steyn shit storm. The web of lies, the exhausting attention seeking behaviors…the hair….If you didn’t think it could get much crazier, trust us… it does. Krugersdorp Killers: Chilling details of th...

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* We introduce you to Cecilia Steyn, otherwise known as “Satan’s bride”. Cecilia was a master level manipulator and compulsive liar who pulled anyone she could play into her whirlwind of destruction. This is the beginning to a three part ultra...

Domestic violence is a vicious cycle of power and control; 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will fall victim to some form of DV in their life time. Ronald Haskell abused his family for years, keeping them in his control with rage and fear. Finally with help, his wife and children were able to escape. But their escape would come with an unfathomable price. This is the story of both tremendous...

Terry Shephard has been in a structured detention setting/prison since the age of 12. He was not listened to when he begged to stay in the comfort of prison, and the outcome was deadly for three innocent women.  "I'm not like anyone else," murderer says (dispatch.com) Wife sentenced for helping husband after murder - The Lima News (limaohio.com) State v. Shepherd :: 2009 :: Ohio Court of Appeals,...

Tanner Ward was from the small town of Trenton, Missouri. He was a young father, and he had begun making efforts to turn his life around.  On the evening of June 7, 2017 Tanner was getting ready to have dinner with his family. Before sitting down he had one quick trip to make, meeting up with a friend just down the block.  Trenton  isn’t the kind of town you can’t find your way out of.. so after s...

On the day of August 23rd 2019 Michael Chad Breinholt showed up to his girlfriend’s work; although intoxicated, he also showed signs of severe mental distress.  The police were called due to a concern with Chad’s overall state and well being. Chad was taken into custody.  Despite numerous cries for help, Chad’s mental health was never assessed.  As Chad himself was an advocate for mental health an...

Amy Hebert lived her life as a devout Christian woman. She had two beautiful children and worked as a teacher’s aid. On the surface it would be easy to say that Amy appeared to have a great life.  But sometimes life takes unexpected turns that we aren’t prepared for. As Amy’s marriage fell apart, she watched her husband move on with someone else. This would become an act far too difficult for Amy...

A case that truly captures the effects of untreated mental illness.  We are going back to Michigan with this one. On Thanksgiving Day of 1987 Bartley James Dobben made a quick stop at the Cannon of Muskegon Foundry, the place he had worked most of his life. He wanted to show his children the inside of the building, and grab his Bible before heading to family dinner. When Bartley left the foundry j...

The Jameson family were described as free spirits. They had dreams of leaving their home, investing in a piece of untouched country land, and living the simple life. On October 8th, 2009, the family set out to look at the property they planned to buy… never to be seen alive again.  As the investigation unfolded, it became apparent that the Jameson family had been experiencing some troubles in the...

Tuck your stilettos away for this one….Jerry Brudos did not have an easy start. Unwanted by his mother, he was subject to frequent emotional and physical abuse. Unfortunately Jerry was not able to recover from his childhood trauma, and it took him down the dark path to becoming a serial killer… with one unsettling shoe fetish.  Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Vronsky, Peter (2004...

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Ashley Freeman and Lauria Bible were two  beautiful teenagers who disappeared in the early morning hours of December 30th, 1999 from their home town of Welch, Oklahoma.  What started as a very questionable investigation from day one, has resulted in many unanswered questions still to this day.  Newly Found Investigation Notes Provide Leads in 1999 Cold Case of Missing Girls | Inside Edition Graphi...

Breana Noojin Nix was just 32 years old when her life tragically ended. Her death was declared an intentional fentanyl overdose, but the story doesn’t add up. Breana’s sister was completely blind sided by this news, as she showed no signs of addiction or significant mental health issues. The family continues to fight hard for justice and to expose the truth.  This is a case you will not want to mi...