Cousins on Crime

The Mahmod family fled Iraq to pursue a better life in South London in the late 1990's, but a better life was not waiting there for the young girls in the family. The parents and other elders imposed strict, religious values onto Banaz Mahmod and her sisters; compromising everything they understood about right and wrong. When Banaz went missing in January of 2006, her boyfriend knew that her many...

Annie Börjesson had been living in Edinburgh, Scotland and was eager to go home to visit her family and friends back in Sweden. She'd planned a trip to IKEA, a hair appointment, and packed two library books that she'd take back while she was in town, but she never got the chance because she was found dead on the beach on December 4, 2005. Police quickly ruled it a suicide, but was it really murder...

In picturesque Horseshoe, Arkansas, a man settled to build a farm, family, and legacy. If he'd only known that having such a warm and giving family would lead to tragedy, he may have taken his dream somewhere else. 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...

Stephanie Hellstern came home from work and walked into a nightmare that no parent should ever have to experience. She'd spend months waiting to find out what really happened to her 16 year old son, Kyle, and a lifetime fighting for change. Listen to her powerful story and check out her non-profit North Texas Fentanyl Coalition. Fentanyl Education & Resources: North Texas Fentanyl Coalition no...

Tyler Skaggs was born to play ball. He came from a family of ball players and took his talents all the way to the MLB to play for the Los Angeles Angels. After an injury left him in chronic pain, Tyler turned to prescription pain medication to get through the long stretches of back-to-back games. What was a seemingly innocent habit ended his life when he took the wrong thing from the wrong person....

A young hospital employee went missing one November evening in 1999, only to be found murdered days later. Police had a few suspects in mind but the identity of the real killer is someone that wasn't even on their radar.  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store...

On a snowy night in St. Charles County, Missouri, police were called to the scene of a car accident; finding the driver clinging to life. A rookie officer, with only two years on the force, took one look at the Cadillac in the creek, and knew in his gut that something was off. He could have never imagined that it would take years and the mysterious disappearance of a local man to get to the truth....

Gail Katz had experienced heartbreak and mental health concerns before meeting a surgeon who swept her off her feet. Sadly, the happy times didn't last long, and she was thrust back into a downward spiral as her marriage grew more volatile. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check...

Alayna is taking us on a wild ride this week! She shares multiple stories of cattle mutilations that have happened all over the country, and continue to this day. There are many theories as to how these cow have died, but what do you believe?  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Che...

In this three-part series, Candace details the horrific crimes of one of the worst humans to ever grace the face of the earth, Peter Kürten, "The Vampire of Düsseldorf". Peter was born into a chaotic, abusive household which gave way to obsessive sexual violence and a life of depravity that would terrorize his community. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Em...

In this three-part series, Candace details the horrific crimes of one of the worst humans to ever grace the face of the earth, Peter Kürten, "The Vampire of Düsseldorf". Peter was born into a chaotic, abusive household which gave way to obsessive sexual violence and a life of depravity that would terrorize his community. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Part of the Fam Patreon subscribers...

In this three-part series, Candace details the horrific crimes of one of the worst humans to ever grace the face of the earth, Peter Kürten, "The Vampire of Düsseldorf". Peter was born into a chaotic, abusive household which gave way to obsessive sexual violence and a life of depravity that would terrorize his community. Listener discretion is strongly advised.  Part of the Fam Patreon subscribers...

An Indiana couple set out for a bite to eat one Saturday evening, only to be ambushed at a popular hangout. With nothing to go on, police eagerly ran every lead and never forgot one of Indiana's most notorious cold cases. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store...

It was a typical Summer evening in Pensacola, Florida, in 1983. A group of friends gathered for dinner when suddenly, a loud explosion rocked the city streets. Who knew that a car bombing would unravel a twisted, tangled web of lies and mysterious deaths that would all lead back to one, deranged woman.  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Joi...

Reshma James was taking a break from her failing marriage; finding refuge with her family and a new church. She was just finding the space to think clearly when her life was cut short, along with another member of her church. In the end, a tragedy that shook a tight-knit community would eventually turn into the blessing that no one could have imagined. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: Cous...

In 1977, a young graduate student was found naked and beaten on the main stage in the campus theatre. With little to go on, the case quickly turned cold, and despite numerous reopenings over the decades, we still have no answers.  Can you solve this mystery? If you have any information about the murder of Sigrid Stevenson in September of 1977, please contact the Ewing Police Department at 609-882-...

It's been three years since Summer Wells vanished from her family home without a trace. There has been much speculation about what could have happened to the little blonde haired, blue eyed five year old, but with all the information that we have today, there are still so many questions left unanswered. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Joi...

In the Spring of 2021, the global pandemic was in full swing; leaving everyone uncertain about what the future might hold. In the UK, a COVID lockdown was put in place to help slow the spread of the virus and keep people safe from harm. For Sarah Everard, even social distancing couldn't shield her from another form of evil that lurked right around the corner.  Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Ema...

In Part 1 of The Yosemite Serial Killer: Cary Stayner, we discussed Cary's little brother Stephen and how he turned his personal tragedy into a way to help other and do some healing of his own.  In this episode, we talk about how Cary Stayner lived with a dark force that clouded his mind and made his murderous fantasies come to life. 

This is the story of how trauma can either catapult a victim into endless hopelessness or down a path of purpose and fulfillment. In Part 1, we discuss how a survivor was molded by tragedy, to do good. But, lurking in the periphery of his life, was a festering darkness that would spiral out of control and give way to a murderer.

UPDATE: Seraya has been located safely in Mexico and has been returned home to her mother! Her father, Aaron Aung, has been detained and Nadia Cole has been returned to her family. Details about what will become of both of them remain to be seen, but we'll update as soon as we know something! **** June 3, 2024, Samara Harmon waited patiently for her ex, Aaron Aung, to drop off their bubbly, 2-year...

When you think of Anchorage, Alaska, you probably think of expansive views and gorgeous, snow-topped mountains. Sadly, since 2019, Anchorage has been trying to recover from one of the most horrific crimes the city has ever seen.  CeCe Hoffman was a 19-year-old girl with an exciting future ahead of her, despite having a developmental disability. She was under the impression that her best friend, De...

Sarah Anne Walker was a top selling real estate agent for DR Horton Homes in Collin County, Texas. She was bubbly and energetic and tackled work the way she did everything; with an upbeat and positive attitude. But on July 8, 2006 her life ended when a predator stabbed her over 30 times. Thanks to eye witnesses and DNA, her killer would be caught and held accountable. We're Now On Patreon! https:/...

On September 29, 1982, the greater Chicago area, experienced a string of deaths, all linked to one single product; Tylenol. Investigators' immediate action, no doubt, saved more lives, but how could this have happened to seven innocent people in the first place? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com...

San Clemente resident, Susann Sills, was a doting mother to her twelve-year-old twins and a devoted wife, working along side her husband in his fertility practice. From the outside, the couple appeared to have it all, but when Scott called 911 to report that his wife was dead, authorities would soon uncover too many inconsistencies to ignore. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime...