Cousins on Crime

A casual reunion between old friends at an upscale café took a tragic turn when one woman suddenly fell gravely ill. Mirna Salihin was a vibrant, healthy young woman with a bright future ahead of her, so what could have caused her sudden and mysterious death? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Cousin...

On a crisp October night, Lori Bray finished her shift at the casino, eager to get home and escape into the quiet of the evening before facing another early morning. But when the casino manager spotted Lori’s car abandoned at a lonely rural intersection the next day, far from her usual route, a sense of dread crept in. A chance encounter and a single act of kindness lead Lori on a detour that she...

November 9, 1994 was an ordinary Wednesday night for Laura Hoelscher and her husband, Darren, until they were startled by gunfire across the street. Rushing to their living room window, they witnessed their neighbor, Farah Fratta, fall to her garage floor and a masked man escape in a getaway car. Zeroing in on who wanted Farah dead would be the easy part, but proving it wouldn't be. Sources: https...

Dr. Thomas Burchard, a pediatric psychiatrist, was exceptional at taking care of others. Though he had good intentions, his habit of sending money to pretty women who were down on their luck, was not a good look for the esteemed doctor. Soon, he'd cross paths with one young woman who would take much more than his money. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music...

Just months after moving to Las Vegas in search of a fresh start with her boyfriend and 3-year-old son, Melonie White’s excitement quickly faded into silence. Her family grew increasingly concerned when days turned into weeks without a word from her. Then came a chilling discovery in the Nevada desert—what two unsuspecting hikers stumbled upon would confirm their worst fears. Instagram: @Cousinson...

Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. For Mexico-born Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio, Las Vegas was booming with job opportunity and the chance to send money to his family back home. But in early May of 2007 an explosion would shock the city and leave Willebaldo's family to go on without him. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail....

The holidays had come and gone in snowy Canada, and the Rozendal's were out visiting friends on a bitter January night. Having skirted death more than once, Brenda Rozendal and her husband, Art, were more connected and in love than ever before; cherishing every moment they had with each other. But in an instant, their beautiful life together would be shattered, because one of them would be gone in...

Tyshika Askins was a beautiful, 22-year-old mother with her whole life ahead of her. She was responsible and organized, which is why her baby’s father, Alonza Dennis, grew concerned when she didn’t arrive to pick up their 2-year-old son. After finding her lifeless body in the bedroom of her apartment, police immediately zeroed in on Alonza as their prime suspect. With the circumstantial evidence p...

Robin Davis and Carol Saltzman were the type of friends that did everything together. They went grocery shopping together, moved out of town and got new jobs together, and even lived together for a few years. But when Robin's husband turned up dead, on a rural road near his home, police believed they knew just how far Carol would go for her bestie. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: Cousinso...

In September 2001, the disappearance of a physician in Manhattan became complicated when the United States suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in history. No one had seen Dr. Sneha Philip since September 10th, but with every new clue uncovered in the wake of tragedy, a new list of questions emerged for her loved ones. The years of uncertainty have been long and confusing for most, however,...

In beautiful Logan County, West Virginia, a small town was devastated when a young girl was found brutally murdered in the snow. The weapons were left behind, pointing to one obvious suspect close to Rosa White, but the investigation would lead down a very unexpected path when a scandal was uncovered.  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join...

In the Summer of 2003, down in steamy Waco, Texas, a new basketball recruit at Baylor University was gearing up for his first Big 12 season. When Patrick Dennehy didn't report for class on Friday and didn't show for practice the following Monday, it was clear that something was wrong. Just one problem though, those closest to him on campus were not looking for him and, initially, were uncooperativ...

A large fishing vessel, the Lurongyu 2682, set sail from the Shidao Port on a two-year squid harvesting mission. Thirty-three men were aboard when it reached the deep seas, but only eleven returned. Buckle up your life jackets because Alayna is taking us aboard the most terrifying ship to grace the Pacific. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa...

On a quiet Sunday morning in September of 2002, a fisherman found a car partially submerged in the creek. When he approached the vehicle, he was startled to see a woman's body floating in the water next to the car. Police arrived on scene to launch an investigation that would take them in the most unbelievable direction. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music...

Christine Morton was found by a neighbor, bludgeoned in her home after a night of celebrating her husband's birthday. The police immediately zero'd in on a suspect, secured a conviction, and marked "case closed" on another job well done. But 25 years later, a cold case that was, seemingly, unconnected would shed new light on the truth.  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail...

On the morning of February 6, 2019, Michael and Natalie Cochran were supposed to catch a flight for a business meeting, when Michael fell ill. Natalie canceled their flight and reached out to friends to check on her husband's declining condition, but refused all offers to take him to the hospital. What was wrong with Michael and why didn't Natalie want to help him? The answer would shock everyone...

An out of towner, staying in a hotel on business, was found dead in his room one morning, when he failed to show up for work. Authorities were immediately stumped when a sweep of the room revealed no blood, no weapon, and no evidence a crime had even occurred. The mystery continued after the autopsy outlined a multitude of injuries that couldn't be explained. What happened to Greg Fleniken?? Insta...

PART 2 Dianne Beasley wasn't looking for love when she met John Smith, but their shared interest in luxury cars and socializing, drew them to one another. It was a whirlwind romance, a short lived engagement, and a speedy marriage that thrust Dianne head over heels...into imminent danger. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patre...

PART 1 Dianne Beasley wasn't looking for love when she met John Smith, but their shared interest in luxury cars and socializing, drew them to one another. It was a whirlwind romance, a short lived engagement, and a speedy marriage that thrust Dianne head over heels...into imminent danger.  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patr...

This week, Candace tells a harrowing story of the victims and survivors of the Wedgwood Baptist Church Shooting in Fort Worth, Texas in September of 1999. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources: https://www...

In 2021, a contract job took a group of electricians from their chilly, northeastern fall, down to sunny Florida. When Shaun Runyon was called out by his team for slacking on the job, he stormed off the worksite and started driving north, towards home. The trouble was, with every mile he traveled, he became more and more enraged until he turned his truck around and went back for revenge. Instagram...

This week, Alayna covers two separate cases where the most unexpected witnesses come in small, feathery packages. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/eighth-court-of-a...

When police were called out to a boat ramp in the wee hours of the morning, on February 27, 2021, they found 19-year-old Brian Cohee, Jr. standing on the bank, watching his car sink. What was thought to be a silly little accident took a sinister turn, when the rear bumper of the car revealed something quite concerning. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music b...

Elizabeth Dale was raised in privilege; getting everything she could have ever wanted. When her first husband died suddenly, she was left alone in the homestead they shared together. Though she found love again, she would go on to lose even more husbands over the years. Was she just unlucky or did she make her own luck? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music...

In 1965, Mary Ellen Denner, and her sister Brenda, went to the laundromat to complete a chore that they always did for their family. This night would turn into anything but routine when Mary Ellen went to make change but never came back. The monster that took her from her family was quickly caught, but her family and the community could have never anticipated what happened next. Instagram: @Cousin...