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Episode 84: the Murder of Janie Ballard: Mike and Leslie MackoolJanie and Lester Ballard valued family, their community, and hard work and raised their daughter Leslie to do the same. Leslie was their entire world, but everything changed when she met and fell in love with Mike Mackool. The couple’s story is one of lies, greed, and ultimately, murder. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us...

Episode 83: The Starved Rock Murders In 1961, three women went on a girls trip to Starved Rock in Illinois, but never came home. A local man named Chester Weger was charged for these three murders, but even decades later, there’s a lot of mystery and many question marks. Did Chester really do it? Was he part of a bigger group? Is he innocent? We discuss all of this and more. Tune in to this episod...

Episode 82: The Murder of Katie AutryKatie Autry was described as a determined, kind, and funny young woman who showed kindness to everyone. She was the first in her family to go to college and was just about to complete her first year. She thrived on her supposedly-safe college campus, but one night in May 2002 it changed forever. Katie was the victim of a violent attack that left the community a...

Episode 81: Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Part 2) HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We have loved every minute of this journey with you, and we can’t wait for what’s in store for year 2! To celebrate this milestone, we’re bringing you an extra long, in depth deep-dive conclusion of our Gypsy Rose Blanchard series. In this episode, we cover what really happened, Gypsy and Nick’s preparation, the interviews, the tr...

Episode 80: Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Part 1)In this episode, we travel south and back in time to Gypsy and DeeDee Blanchard. We discuss Gypsy’s childhood, her ailments, and her relationship with her mother DeeDee, and the budding relationship she has with Nicholas Godejohn. We cover the facts that Gypsy believed to be true for years before the truth was uncovered. Tune in to this episode to learn mor...

Episode 79: Domino’s murders; the life and crimes of Mitchell SimsIn this episode, we discuss the life of Mitchell Sims. Mitch led a life of violence and crime that primarily targeted the pizza parlor chain many of us know. He, accompanied by his partner in crime Ruby Padgett, went on a nationwide killing spree. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us o...

Episode 78 : The Stalking of Katerina BrunotIn this episode, we discuss Katerina Brunot and her marriage to Frank Sheridan, the abuse and her ultimate escape from him. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubble Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and...

Episode 77 : StalkingJoin us for a more relaxed-fit type of episode, where Abby brings us some information on stalking, harassment and protective orders while sharing some personal experience. We discuss some examples of what might qualify and what might not in terms of current legislation, and why you should be aware of your local laws. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttim...

Episode 76: Anatoly Moskvin: the Doll MakerAbby takes us abroad and back in time to Soviet-era Russia. In this episode, we discuss Anatoly Moskvin, an intelligent, respected man with a passion for the macabre that he unfortunately takes way, way too far. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check o...

Episode 75: Theresa Knorr: Worst Mother Ever (Part 2)As we conclude our series on Theresa Knorr, we pick up where we left off in episode 1 with Suesan’s death. After the family returns home, Theresa sets her focus on her eldest daughter Sheila. We discuss the abuse Sheila suffered, and the aftermath of it all. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on...

Episode 74: Theresa Knorr: Worst Mother Ever Part 1Theresa is a vile, barbaric woman who despised her children, and paid special attention to abusing her daughters. In part 1 of this series, we dive into the early life of Theresa Knorr, her several failed marriages, and the 6 children she raised and tortured. We discuss the abuse of her children and we conclude the episode with the vile treatment...

Episode 73: The Wonderful Survival of Anita WooldridgeIn this episode, Abby brings us the incredible story of Anita Wooldridge. Anita was in her early 20s when she was abducted from her home. She suffered severe trauma at the hands of her captor, but with sheer strength and resilience, she survived. (TW)Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline : 1-800-656-4673 National Sexual Violence Resource C...

Episode 72: The Life and Crimes of Richard Daniel “Danny” StarrettIn this episode, Allie covers the life and crimes of (Richard) Daniel Starrett. Daniel’s childhood was chaotic and tumultuous, and his adulthood was no different. He experienced trauma in his youth, and as an adult, he inflicted trauma on young women and girls. From the outside looking in, he was a hard worker, a provider for his fa...

Episode 71: The Murder of Skylar Neese In this episode, Abby takes us back to 2012 in West Virginia where 16 year old Skylar Neese was a typical highschool student. Skylar had been best friends with Sheila Eddy for years before they met Rachel Shoaf, and their friendship grew rocky. This case is one of backstabbing, bullying, immaturity and murder. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us a...

Episode 70: The Murder of Del ShaferAllie takes us to a small midwestern town in Ohio where the Shafer family lived. Del Shafer was a single father raising his three young children when he met and married Deborah. Deborah was welcomed by two of Del’s children, but little David Shafer despised her. This distaste for anyone in the way of what David wanted only got worse with time, and ultimately res...

Episode 69: Daniel LaPlante: The Boy in the WallsAbby brings us a requested case the week; the case of the boy in the walls. Danny LaPlante, like many murderers, had a traumatic childhood filled with abuse and neglect. This trauma fueled his desire to cause trauma to others, and he did exactly that. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.t...

Episode 68: Grant Amato and the Sex Cam Girl Grant Amato was at a particularly low point in his life, and found himself seeking comfort in the (hypothetical) arms of a sex cam model. Grant would stop at nothing to stay in contact with this model, who lived thousands of miles a way. Greedy Grant plunged his family into financial ruin to maintain his connection, and in the end, it cost his family mo...

Episode 67: The Murder of Kristin Smart In this episode, Abby covers the (until recently, unsolved) murder of Kristin Smart. Kristin was a beautiful, outgoing student attending college in California. Kristin went out to party to ring in the end of the semester, but never returned home. So many aspects of the investigation into her disappearance were botched that it wasn’t until 2022 that there was...

Episode 66: The Murder of Helle Crafts: The Woodchipper Murder In this episode, Allie covers the murder of Helle Crafts. Helle was a beautiful woman with a seemingly picture-perfect life: a successful career as a flight attendant, a successful airline pilot husband, and beautiful young children. As with many things that look great from the outside, Helle’s life wasn’t what it seemed, and it all ca...

Episode 65: The Bowling Alley MassacreIn this episode, Abby covers the 1990 Bowling Alley Massacre in New Mexico. We discuss the day of the shooting, and the aftermath for the survivors. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubble Don’t forget to rate, fo...

Episode 64: Danny Rolling: the Gainesville Ripper (Part 2)In the second and final installment of our Gainesville Ripper series, we discuss Danny Rolling’s final 5 murders. Allie discusses the ways in which he kills his victims, and more disturbingly what he does afterward. Finally, we discuss his capture and the aftermath. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com...

Episode 63: Danny Rolling: the Gainesville Ripper In part 1 of our 2 part series, Allie discusses Danny Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper. We dive into his early life, and discuss how and why the line between pain and pleasure was blurred for him. We talk about his upbringing, family, and lastly, his first few murders. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow...

Episode 62: POS Keith Raniere (NXIVM Part 4) Hello and welcome to the fourth and final installment of our NXIVM series. This conclusion episode includes the final horrific acts of the cult, and the sub-cults within, and the downfall of Keith Raniere. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubbl...

Episode 61: POS Keith Raniere (NXIVM Part 3) In part 3 of our NXIVM series, we go even deeper into the depravity of the cult, and dive into the secret sub-cult DOS. Abby discusses several young women and their stories, which includes grooming, isolation, imprisonment, assault and more. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check out our...

Episode 60: POS Keith Raniere Letter (BONUS) Hello and happy bonus episode! We wanted to share a letter written by the POS himself to one of the women who gained the courage to separate from him and NXIVM as a whole-- Toni. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubble NXIVM Series Sources