Crime Clueless

Abraham Shakespeare thought winning $30 million would change his life—and it did. Just not in the way he’d hoped. In this twisted true crime saga, we unravel the story of a Florida man who went from broke and hardworking to multimillionaire overnight, only to be manipulated, exploited, and ultimately murdered by a woman who promised to protect him. Her name? Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore—a self-proclaime...

In April 2001, Robert Fisher disappeared without a trace after allegedly murdering his wife, Mary, and their two children, Brittney and Bobby, before setting their Scottsdale, Arizona home on fire. The fire was a deliberate cover-up, an explosive attempt to erase the evidence of a horrific crime. But Robert Fisher didn’t just disappear into the smoke—he fled, leaving behind a trail of unanswered q...

New York City, 1924. The speakeasies were buzzing, the bobbed hair was flying, and jazz wasn’t the only thing making headlines. A string of brazen, gunpoint robberies begins sweeping through Brooklyn—each more daring than the last. But what really sets this spree apart? It’s not the cash stolen, or even the growing pile of NYPD shame. It’s who seems to be behind the pistol. As police scramble for...

The killing spree should have ended with victim number five—but it didn’t. In this second part of our I-70 Killer deep dive, we pick up with the murder of Sarah Blessing in Raytown, Missouri, and follow the chilling possibility that the killer didn’t stop… he just changed highways. From eerily similar executions in Texas to a liquor store murder caught on camera nearly a decade later, this episode...

“He didn’t run. He didn’t panic. He just walked away… like he’d done this before.” He didn’t leave calling cards. No dramatic symbols, no cryptic notes, no demands. He didn’t stalk his victims, not in any way that left a digital trail. And if anyone saw him at all, he barely made a dent in their memory—just a quiet, white man, average height, maybe in his late 20s or early 30s. Not handsome. Not u...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the baffling death of Phoebe Handsjuk, we’re pulling back the curtain on the investigation—and it’s not pretty. From missing security footage to bizarre crime scene oversights, this episode unpacks the behind-the-scenes missteps that left a grieving family with more questions than answers. We’ll break down the leading theories—accident, suicide, or something much da...

When 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk was found dead at the bottom of a luxury apartment building’s garbage chute—missing a shoe, her foot nearly severed, and surrounded by trash—the official word was “accidental death.” But… excuse us, what now? In this head-scratching episode, we dive 12 stories deep into a case that makes zero sense the more you learn about it. Was Phoebe's death a tragic mix of win...

It started with a friend request. Then a petty comment. Then a block. Then… murder. In this jaw-dropping episode of Crime Clueless , we’re diving into one of the pettiest—and most tragic—double murders ever linked to a social media fight: the killings of Billie Jean Hayworth and Billy Payne, two young parents gunned down in their home in Mountain City, Tennessee, while their baby lay in Billie’s a...

On a quiet February morning in 1996, 31-year-old Terry Paquette showed up early to work at the Lil’ Champ convenience store in Orlando. Hours later, his coworkers walked into one of the most horrifying crime scenes the area had ever seen—Terry was found brutally murdered in the store’s bathroom. He had been stabbed 73 times, his throat was slashed, and blood covered the floor, the walls, even the...

When ophthalmologist Toni Henthorn set off on a romantic anniversary hike with her husband, Harold, she had no idea she was about to take her last step. What should have been a scenic, love-filled getaway ended in tragedy when she mysteriously fell 140 feet to her death in Rocky Mountain National Park. Harold, ever the devoted husband ( cough ), had an explanation—an unfortunate accident. Just lik...

In 1985, a quiet home in Bedford County, Virginia, became the scene of a brutal double murder. Derek and Nancy Haysom, a well-respected couple, were found savagely slain in their own home—a crime that shocked the community and left investigators searching for answers. At first glance, the Haysoms seemed to have no enemies. Who could have wanted them dead? As detectives dug deeper, they uncovered a...

A respected Pentagon insider. A cybersecurity expert with government ties. A man who helped shape U.S. military policy—found beaten to death, discarded in a landfill. In the final days of 2010, John "Jack" Wheeler III was seen wandering the streets, confused and disoriented, claiming his briefcase had been stolen. Days later, his bruised and battered body was found in a Delaware landfill...

Stalking isn’t a meet-cute. It’s a crime. Imagine getting an anonymous text saying, “Nice dress today.” But you never told anyone where you’d be. Or noticing the same car outside your house… every night. It’s creepy, it’s unsettling, and for millions of people, it’s reality. In this episode of How to Survive, Jenna and Shannon break down everything you need to know about stalking—how to spot the w...

 The Perfect Frame Job—Until It Wasn’t   The Twisted Truth Behind the Murder of Betsy Faria   What happens when the justice system gets it completely wrong? When an innocent man is sent to prison while the real killer walks free—living comfortably off the victim’s life insurance? In this episode, we unravel the shocking twists and deadly deception behind the murder of Betsy Faria. At first glance,...

Step inside one of the most mysterious homes in America—the Winchester Mystery House. In this episode, we unravel the captivating story of Sarah Winchester, the grieving heiress who poured her fortune into building a sprawling, bizarre mansion. With its twisting hallways, staircases to nowhere, and doors that open into thin air, the house defies explanation. Was it designed to confuse vengeful spi...

The trial of Candy Montgomery is underway, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the final chapter of our series on the Betty Gore case, we take you inside the courtroom as the prosecution argues this was a brutal, rage-fueled attack, while the defense presents a shocking claim of self-defense—bolstered by hypnosis. As jaw-dropping testimony unfolds, the jury must decide: was Candy pushed to the e...

With Betty Gore’s brutal murder sending shockwaves through Wylie, Texas, the case against Candy Montgomery begins to take shape. As investigators close in, Candy turns to an unlikely ally—Don Crowder, a defense attorney with no murder trial experience but a bold approach to the case. Meanwhile, she meets with psychiatrist Dr. Fason, a move that hints at a deeper strategy. As the summer of 1980 tur...

The peaceful town of Wylie, Texas, is the kind of place where neighbors are friends, church is the center of social life, and nothing truly bad ever happens—until it does. Betty Gore, a schoolteacher and mother of two, is settling into life with a newborn, but something feels off. Her husband, Allan, is traveling for work more often, leaving her alone with the long, exhausting days of motherhood....

What drives someone to kill—and keep killing? In the first episode of The Psychology of Serial Killers series, we take a deep dive into the minds of those who commit the most chilling crimes. From childhood warning signs to the dark triad of personality traits, we explore what makes a serial killer tick. Are they born with a predisposition to murder, or are they shaped by their environment? Using...

Sherri Rasmussen was a bright and compassionate nurse with a promising future, tragically cut short in 1986. Her murder remained unsolved for over two decades until a shocking twist revealed the truth: a killer hiding in plain sight. Join us as we unravel Sherri's story, from her remarkable life and devastating loss to her family’s relentless pursuit of justice. This episode dives deep into the ca...

With Guest Shelley Markov, Host of the Shit Apple Podcast In Part Two of our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we shift our focus to the unanswered questions, suspicious details, and the alternative theories that refuse to fade away. From the baffling lack of fingerprints on the shotgun to the inconsistencies in the official investigation, we examine the strange gaps in the case that still...

Today we dive deep into the enigmatic life and untimely death of Kurt Cobain, the legendary frontman of Nirvana. In this episode, Jenna is joined by Shelley, host of “The Shit Apple Podcast” to dig into this wild case. We explore his meteoric rise to fame, the struggles behind the spotlight, and the unanswered questions surrounding his tragic end. Was it a case of personal demons, or is there more...

On June 29, 2001, Patricia “Patti” Adkins clocked out of her shift at the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, and stepped into what was supposed to be the beginning of a secret getaway with a man she thought she knew. But she was never seen again. With no body, no crime scene, and a web of lies surrounding her disappearance, investigators were left with a chilling mystery. Was Patti the victim of a c...

Join us in this Valentines Month Special. Host Jenna is joined by her husband Brandon to dive into the Marshall case from the 1980s. Robert Marshall had it all—wealth, status, and a picture-perfect life in Toms River, New Jersey. But beneath the surface? He was drowning in debt, tangled in affairs, and desperate for a way out. When his wife, Maria, was gunned down in what looked like a random robb...

In the early hours of June 7, 1992, three women—Sherrill Levitt, her daughter Suzie Streeter, and Suzie’s friend Stacy McCall—disappeared from a quiet home in Springfield, Missouri. Their cars were left in the driveway, their belongings untouched, and their house eerily undisturbed. Over 30 years later, this baffling case remains unsolved. Join us as we dive into the mysterious details of that nig...