Clueless Crime

In 1982, the quiet town of Walgett, New South Wales, was rocked by the sudden disappearance of Roxlyn Bowie. A beloved mother and wife, Roxlyn vanished without a trace, leaving her family and community devastated and searching for answers. Despite extensive investigations and countless leads, Roxlyn's whereabouts remain unknown to this day. Speculation swirls around the circumstances of her di...

Jennifer Pan, whose family's peaceful suburban life in Markham, Ontario, was shattered in November 2010. A group of men entered the Pan household, killing Jennifer's mother, Bich Ha Pan, and critically injuring her father, Huei Hann Pan. Jennifer initially recounted a harrowing tale of being tied to the banister during the attack, but her father's survival and subsequent testimony turn...

Kirsa Jensen, a 14-year-old girl from Napier, New Zealand. On September 1, 1983, Kirsa set out for a routine horse ride on her beloved Commodore, only to vanish without a trace. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Kirsa's fate remains shrouded in mystery. As we unravel the details of Kirsa's disappearance, we explore the chilling circumstances surrounding her last known moments....

A state auditor in Minnesota, Henry seemingly had it all—a happy family, a successful career—until he vanished without a trace on September 7, 2015. What makes this case particularly chilling is the eerie voicemail Henry left on his wife's phone that fateful night. In it, amidst strange, almost animal-like noises, Henry's voice can be heard claiming to be caught in a struggle and ultimatel...

Melbourne woman Celeste Manno fell victim to a terrifying campaign of stalking that culminated in her tragic murder while she slept peacefully in her own bed. Now, her grieving mother stands determined to ensure that Celeste's killer faces the full weight of justice. A former colleague of Celeste, ultimately confessed to her murder and was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison. However,...

*DISCLAIMER* The following episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including violence against children, assault, and murder. In 2008, the lives of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her two-year-old daughter, Khandalyce Pearce, took a harrowing turn when they abruptly departed from their home in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Accompanied by Karlie's new boyfriend, Daniel Holdom, the sud...

When Cari Farver vanished without a trace, Dave Kroupa found himself entangled in a web of emails purportedly from her, even as years passed without any sign of her. But the mystery deepened when it became clear that Farver wasn't just targeting Kroupa—Shanna "Liz" Golyar was also a victim of her relentless harassment. As the truth slowly unraveled, it revealed a chilling reality: Fa...

In the quiet suburb of Boronia, Melbourne, in February 1984, the brutal murder of 41-year-old Nanette Ellis sent shockwaves through the community. Nanette was found stabbed to death in her own home, leaving behind a baffling mystery that has remained unsolved for decades. Despite extensive investigations and numerous leads, the identity of Nanette's killer continues to elude law enforcement, l...

In December 1994, 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey vanished without a trace from her home in Ringwood North. What happened to this vibrant young woman after she returned from her shift at the Manhattan Hotel? Despite decades passing, the mystery of Elisabeth's disappearance remains unresolved, leaving her family and investigators grappling with unanswered questions and lingering suspicions. Intro...

In October 2013, 24 year old Math Teacher, Colleen Ritzer was raped and killed by her student and dumped in the woods at the end of the school day. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGbsTJ8VGG0 www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimecanines

This week we discuss the unsolved 1999 murder of UK TV personality Jill Dando. Jill was shot and killed outside her home on the morning of April 26th 1999, with her murder still remaining unsolved to this day. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7y6ouwG0q0 www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimeandcanines

23 year old Tracey Howard disappeared after leaving Cheers nightclub in Ballarat in 1998. Her body was discovered dumped one day later. More than 30 years later no one has been charged with Tracey's murder.  We also discuss the current disappearnce of Samantha Murphy.  ​ www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimeandcanines

After finishing late at work, 32 year-old Robert Wone decided to stay at a friends house rather than commuting home late at night, little did he know this night would be the end of his life. Whilst his friend, partner and roommates' suspicious behaviour raised the eyebrows of police, no charges have ever been laid for the murder of Robert. Intro clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6_nWNhtEJ...

In 2015 Denise Huskins and her boyfriend Aaron were woken up in the middle of the night to intruders declaring a robbery. Denise was kidnapped and held for 2 days, which ended when the kidnappers returned her unharmed. This horrific ordeal would be later be labelled a hoax by the Vallejo Police Department. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yonx7CyoK3k www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au b...

In May of 2022, professional cyclist Anne Moriah Wilson was shot dead at a friend's house in Austin, Texas. Investigation later revealed Mo was tied up in a love triangle, which ultimately caused her death.  Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JED1Jn2iZ6U www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimeandcanines

This we discuss the unsolved murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, covered in the widely renowned Netflix documentary, the Keepers. Sister Cathy disappeared in November 1969 while running some errands, with her body discovered 3 months later. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khr7dbuBjuE www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimeandcanines

Join us as we delve into the haunting and tragic story of 6-year-old Adam Walsh, who mysteriously disappeared from a Sears store in Florida in July 1981, while shopping with his mother, Reve. In a shocking turn of events, just two weeks later, fishermen discovered Adam's severed head in a drainage canal, approximately 200 km from the location he went missing. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.co...

Happy New Year to our incredible listeners! For our first case this year we are talking about the death of Cassie Jo Stoddart who was murdered by two of her classmates who were trying to re-enact the scream horror movie. Cassie, who was just 16 years old, was stabbed to death while she was home alone in September 2006. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1e0NE2wTAk&t=43s Clip at 20 m:...

In October 2017, just days before her daughter was getting married. Melinda Pleskovic was found stabbed and shot to death in her home by her husband and soon to be son in law. Her husband reports their house has been targeted in the weeks prior by people breaking into their home. The killer? an unlikely suspect. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59n3hMD9_C0 911 Call: https://www.youtube....

In December 2017, 70-year old Paddy Moriarty and his dog Kellie went missing from his home in rural Northern Territory, a small town called Larrimah with only 11 residents. No remains of Paddy have ever been found, nor has his dog Kellie and foul play is suspected in his disappearance. But who would murder him in a town of only 11 people? Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHlMBdF2Lcg buy...

17 year-old Deanna Cremin was found murdered after walking home from her boyfriends house in March 1995. The case remains unsolved to this day. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq7tFvJELf8 www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimeandcanines

In July of this year, Erin Patterson hosted a lunch, invited her parents in law and the local pastor and his wife. Later that evening her guests fell violently ill, with 3 of the guests passing away the following week. This case has grabbed international media attention, asking the question "Did Erin poison them intentionally, or was this a horrible mistake? www.caffeinecrimeandcanine.com.au...

This week we discuss the case of Jill Meagher who was abducted, raped and killed while walking home in 2012. Jill's case sparked the debate around safety for women, and has resulted in the change to Parole Laws in Victoria. Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPH8cjBmmbQ www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee.com/caffeinecrimeandcanines

This week we are discussing the baffling case of missing 16 year old, Karlie Guse who left her home in the early hours of October the 13th 2018 after coming home disorientated after partying with friends. The investigation following Karlie's disappearance has lead to little to no leads and there is still no answers as to what happened to Karlie. www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au www.buymeacof...

This week we are discussing the disappearance and probable murder of 35 year-old Claudia Lawrence. www.caffeinecrimeandcanines.com.au buymeacoffee/caffeinecrimeandcanines