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Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne Bates In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her...

Episode 108: Peter Keller: clothed and confident Vlogger We took a trip back in time and across the country to Washington state in 2012. The Keller’s were a seemingly typical, happy family. Wife and mother Lynnette Keller liked to post Youtube videos about scrapbooking and other creative activities, while their daughter Kaylene liked to vlog too. As it turns out, Peter Keller also liked to make vi...

Episode 107: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 2) In our second and final installment on Alvin and Judith Neelley, we cover the two confirmed murders the couple committed, their capture, trials, and the aftermath. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency : Dial 988 Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) National Sexual Assault Hotline : 1-800-656-4673 National Sexual Violence Resource Cen...

Episode 106 : Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 1) In part one of our two part series, we cover the early life and crimes of Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Adams. The couple viewed themselves as outlaws, believing it was them against the world. In this episode, we cover their childhoods, petty crimes and escalation to the first reported murder the couple committed together. Resources (US Only): Mental...

Episode 105: The Murder of Betty Willis Betty Willis’s name may not sound familiar to you, but her voice might. She was a blues singer in the 1960s with a beautiful, soulful voice and a music career on the horizon. She ultimately gave up her entertainment career to focus on her child, and she returned to California. Fast forward to January 1, 2018, 76-year-old Betty Willis was found dead on a side...

Episode 104: Staudte Family Murders In June 2013, 24-year old Sarah Staudte fell extremely ill, and doctors warned the family she would likely not pull through. It was tragic that a young, healthy woman was on her deathbed, but it soon came to light that this was not the only recent tragedy that had plagued the family. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Foll...

Episode 103: Ted Bundy: Final Chapter (Part 3) In our third and final installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we discuss his second escape, the crimes he committed before he was finally captured, and the trials. We also discuss the horrifying details that Bundy provided long after his conviction, and then his ultimate execution. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmai...

Episode 102: Ted Bundy (Part 2) In our second installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we cover his crimes from 1974-1977 that targeted beautiful, bright, kind young women, and we wrap up with his first escape from incarceration. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway (tag and send to us to confirm!) -Email/DM proof of rating and reviewing the pod! -Extra...

Episode 101: Ted Bundy (Part 1) In this episode, we kick start our series on Ted Bundy. In true ATFTC fashion, we have psych corner, then jump into Ted’s childhood and cover his life through college. Lastly, we discuss his first confirmed victim as well as one he’s believed to have committed. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway (tag and send to us to c...

Episode 100: 100th Spectacular! Serial killer Motivations & Classification Happy 100th episode ATFTC family! In this episode, we’re bringing you something different! We teamed up to talk all about serial killers, why they do what they do, how we classify them, and notable examples of each type. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway -Email/DM proof of...

Episode 99: Jerry Brudos: the Shoe is on the Other Foot (Part 2) In our second and final installment of our series on Jerry Brudos, we hit the ground running where we left off. We cover his fantasies, his marriage to Darcie, and the further escalations that claimed the lives of 3 more young women. Luckily, we also get to discuss his ultimate capture and sentencing. Tune in to this episode to learn...

Episode 98: Jerry Brudos: If the Shoe Fits (Part 1) Jerome “Jerry” Brudos has been regarded as the Shoe Fetish Slayer and the Lust Killer by many, but before that, he was just Jerry; a frumpy married man with two children and an honest job. It was only when the extent of his fantasies and crimes came to light that the depth of his depravity was uncovered. In the first installment of our two-part s...

Episode 97: The Rolex Killer One chilly Monday morning in the summer of 1996, fishermen aboard a boat in the English Channel cast their net into the ocean. When they brought their net back up, they were shocked and horrified to discover that what they caught wasn’t at all what they hoped-- it was the body of a young man. The only identifiable features were a smudged tattoo and a rolex watch. Due t...

Episode 96: Zona Heaster: the Greenbrier GhostHappy Halloween ATFTC fam! Today’s episode is the spooky tale of the Greenbrier Ghost, in which Elva Zona Heaster allegedly communicated with her mother after her own death. Her mother, Mary Jane, claimed that Zona visited her several nights in her sleep as a ghost and told her mother how she was murdered and by whom. This version of events was discuss...

Episode 95: Killer Lesbians Loose in LA On Halloween night in 1957, Peter Fabiano was gunned down in his doorway in his home just outside of Los Angeles. When investigators look into Peter and his wife Betty’s relationship, they uncover that their marriage was not without its issues, particularly issues pertaining to a woman named Joan Rabel. This case relates to challenges faced by many in the LG...

Episode 94: The Liske-Griffin Family Massacre, Halloween 2010 Sunday, October 31, 2010 started as typical as any other day for Devon Griffin. He had church that morning, and ran home to his mom and step-dad’s house to quickly get changed before heading out. When he returned home later, he found blood spatter and pooling in their bedroom, and quickly disregarded it as a Halloween prank he wasn’t go...

Episode 93: The Murders of Holly Wells and Jessica ChapmanIn 2002, Soham, Cambridgeshire became a household name across the UK when Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were kidnapped. The 10-year old pair of best friends were last seen not far from their home when they seemingly vanished, and their bodies were found soon after. The investigators learned the killer was closer than they thought. Tune in...

Episode 92: Candy Mossler, the Murder of Jacques MosslerCandy Mossler was a farm girl born circa 1920. She was beautiful, with a smile that got her into modeling-- a far cry from her humble beginnings. This new life led her to millionaire Jacques Mossler, where they settled down in a 28 bedroom estate. Joining them was Candy’s nephew, Melvin. Candy and Mel grew close… then too close. A rollercoast...

Episode 91: The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart (The Scream Murder)The fall of 2006 had begun like every year before for Cassie Jo Stoddart; surrounded by family and excited for the new school year. Her aunt and uncle were away for the weekend, and had asked their very responsible niece to house-sit for them, to which she agreed. What happened that night was brutal, needless, and horrifying, and it w...

Episode 90 : Sharee Miller: sex, lies, and internet, oh my! Bruce Miller and Jerry Cassaday were two men who had one thing in common: they both crossed paths with a woman named Sharee who lied to and manipulated them. The difference? Only one was murdered. Bruce Miller married Sharee Miller and was convinced she was the woman of his dreams. He gave her everything, including a computer, where, in t...

Episode 89: The Tragic Tale of Tim Bosma Tim Bosma was a family man who put his wife and toddler at the forefront of his life. When Tim went for a test ride when selling his vehicle, he never returned home and seemingly vanished. The search into Tim’s disappearance uncovered a slew of crimes that investigators didn’t even know had occurred. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: about...

Episode 88: Sharon Kinne Sharon Kinne’s story is one of greed, selfishness, misplaced blame and lies. Sharon saw James Kinne as her ticket out of her hometown, and when it wasn’t all she thought it would be, tragedy struck. This pattern only continued when others got in her way. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.po...

Episode 87: The Murder of Cari Farver Cari Farver was a beautiful single mother in her 30s working in the tech industry and raising her son, Max. In 2012, she had just begun to date again when she met Dave Kroupa. This budding romance seemed to be going well, until Cari Farver disappeared from view and began sending strange and threatening messages to Dave and his previous girlfriends. Dave and hi...

Episode 86: Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders (Part 2)In the second and final installment of this series, we cover the rest of the investigation(s), the trial, and the aftermath. The attacks on the 3 beautiful children were awful, and it was made worse when the investigation was hindered by inaccurate media coverage, egos, politics and biases. We cover all of this and more in this episode. **Reminder, t...

Episode 85: Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders (Part 1) In June 1977, 3 campers named Lori Lee Farmer (8yo), Michele Guse (9yo), and Denise Milner (10y) went to Girl Scout Camp at Camp Scott in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. The next morning after their very first night, all three were discovered brutally murdered. In part one, we cover the lives of these 3 beautiful babies, their first night, the initial inves...