Crime Connections

In the gripping first part of our series, we delved into the chilling stories of 17 women who mysteriously disappeared or were murdered in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area during the tumultuous 90s. If you haven't listened to that episode, we highly recommend doing so to fully grasp the complexity of the cases. In this episode, we revisit the cold cases that have haunted the community for years. De...

Join us in this episode as we explore the chilling disappearances and murders that haunted Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the winter of 1993-1996. Seventeen women went missing in a city of 189,000, their lives forever changed or tragically cut short. Many were victims of addiction and engaged in sex work for survival, facing the inherent dangers of their profession. In 2023, Michigan ranks seventh...

Step back into the haunting summer and fall of 1982, where the idyllic suburbs surrounding Columbus, Ohio, became the setting for a pair of grisly murders that have since perplexed investigators. Joanne Hebert and Robin Durrer, two young women with promising lives, were last seen innocently riding their bicycles before their disappearances sent shockwaves through the community. Their lifeless bodi...

Join us as we delve into the haunting and tragic tale of Sameena Imam, whose promising life took a sinister turn on the fateful Christmas Eve of 2013. Little did she know that as she embarked on a luxurious weekend rendezvous with her lover David Cooper, her life was hanging by a thread. Unbeknownst to Sameena, David and his brother Roger were conspiring to silence her forever. The motive behind t...

In March 2020, 75-year-old Russell Hill and 74-year-old Carol Clay vanished during a camping trip in the Wonnangatta River area of Victoria, Australia. Seven days later, their burnt campsite and Russell's Toyota LandCruiser were discovered. Police identified a dark Nissan Patrol as the only vehicle of interest through traffic cameras. Covert listening devices placed in the suspect's home led to th...

In a quiet coastal town in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, the tranquil Sunday of October 21st, 2018 took a tragic turn for Toyah Cordingley. As she strolled along Wangetti Beach, accompanied by her boyfriend's dog, Jersey, little did anyone know it would be the last time she'd be seen alive. The idyllic scenery would soon be marred by a gruesome discovery. The following day, Toyah's lifeless body...

Join us as we discuss the unsettling depths of the University of Idaho killings, a tragic incident that claimed the lives of four college students stabbed to death in their shared rental home near campus. This chilling case remains an ongoing investigation. But that's not all; stay tuned as we revisit previous cases, unraveling new information that has come out in the last year. 

In the early morning hours of Black Friday, on November 28th, 2014, shoppers were eagerly anticipating holiday deals and discounts. However, unbeknownst to the public, a tragic event was unfolding at Ashlea Harris's apartment. Responding to reports of an apartment fire, firefighters made a grim discovery—Ashlea's lifeless body. As the investigation progressed, it became evident that she had been m...

Ohio Police were urgently dispatched to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital at 12:16 a.m. following a report of a man, 46-year-old Travis Rush, arriving with gunshot wounds. Hospitals, bound by duty and legal protocols, promptly reported the violent injuries to local law enforcement, emphasizing the role in evidence preservation and the quest for justice. Travis was thrust into an unsettling s...

In a heart-wrenching Thanksgiving mystery of 2018, the life of single mom Kelsey Berreth took a dark turn after her last conversation with her mother. As the ominous silence persisted, a well-check visit revealed an eerily pristine apartment, the car in the driveway, and no sign of Kelsey. The discovery of blood by Kelsey's brother intensified the urgency of the investigation, leading authorities...

In the quiet village of Spring Arbor, Michigan, on the fateful night of November 21, 1883, was shaken by a horrifying event. Jacob Crouch, his daughter Eunice, her husband Henry White, and a houseguest, Moses Polley, were all brutally murdered in their sleep. After police arrived there was no clear motive for the murders. Surprisingly, despite the victims having substantial sums of money in the ho...

In the summer of 1992, just after their high school graduation, Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall, along with Stacy's friend Sherrill Levitt, disappeared without a trace. The chilling mystery began when Janelle called Suzie's house the next morning to go to the waterpark, only to receive no answer.  After some time with no word from her friends Janelle contacted the police. Officer Rick Bookout arri...

In this gripping episode we look into the perplexing disappearance of 25-year-old Arelie Garcia, who vanished without a trace on the early morning of September 22nd, 2022. Arelie left her Salinas, California apartment to head to work, but her red Honda was the last trace of her anyone would find. Despite an exhaustive search by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, she remains missing. Join us as...

On May 26th, 1992, Brandy Myers, a 13-year-old girl, simply vanished while walking through her neighborhood for a school fundraiser, leaving her family in agony, never to see her again. Over two decades later, on June 15th, 2013, the chilling disappearance of Adrienne Salinas unfolded as she mysteriously disappeared from her apartment, with her lifeless body discovered on August 9th, 2013. As auth...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a dedicated morning show anchor at KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa. On the fateful morning of June 27, 1995, Jodi overslept and was awakened by her producer, Amy Kuns, at 4 am. She assured Amy she'd rush to the studio for the 6:00 am news. However, by 5:00 am, Jodi stopped answering her phone, and Amy had to ancho...

In the early 1990s, the "Phoenix Canal Murderer" left a community in fear after brutally killing Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. The chilling case remained unsolved for decades until January 13th, 2015, when a man was finally arrested. Join us on this podcast as we dive into the gripping tale of the "Phoenix Canal Murderer" and the pivotal moment that led to a arrest, bringing an end to a long-s...

Join us as we unravel the puzzling disappearance of Scott Hilbert, a college student who went missing during spring break in 1988. Despite planning a trip to hang out with friends in Columbus, Scott never arrived, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and questions. Join us as we dig into the case, exploring the events leading up to his vanishing act and the relentless search for the truth that co...

In a chilling and tragic turn of events, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck’s Halloween night took a sinister twist on October 25th, 2014. With an innocent spirit, she had attended a festive Halloween party, adorned as Poison Ivy. Little did anyone know that the night would end in heartbreak, as Chelsea was brutally murdered. The promising young life cut short sent shockwaves through the community, prompti...

In a chilling and unsolved mystery, the quiet town of Keddie, California became the backdrop for a gruesome crime on April 12th, 1981. In Cabin 28, Sue Sharp, her son John Sharp, and John’s friend Dana Windgate were discovered brutally murdered. The scene was a haunting tableau of violence that has baffled investigators for decades. The unsettling details of the case and the lack of resolution con...

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Greg Tilley, a 22-year-old from Kirkwood, Missouri, who set out on a journey to the West coast on Friday, September 18th, 1992. With uncertain intentions and a plan to travel along the interstate highways, Greg's departure marked the beginning of a puzzling and distressing story. As days turned into a tense and worrisome 10-day period,...

In the late 19th century, the Canadian government implemented a cruel policy that forced Indigenous children to attend residential schools, leaving behind their families and communities. These schools, often operated by the church, were located far from their homes, creating an isolating and traumatizing experience for the children. From as young as 3 years old, they were subjected to unimaginable...

In this episode, we dive into the puzzling case of Sharon "Shari" Anderson, who vanished without a trace on December 2nd, 2000. Leaving her Stanwood, Washington home at 9:00 am, Shari had a series of errands before heading to the Everett mall. Her husband, John Anderson, expected her back by 4:30 pm, as they had plans later that evening. As the clock ticked past her expected return time, anxiety g...

Prepare to embark on a gripping journey as we delve into the haunting case that has shocked a nation. Canadian police have apprehended Jeremy Skibicki, the alleged perpetrator behind a series of heinous murders targeting Indigenous women. In a tragic incident that came to light on May 18th, 2022, Skibicki was arrested for the first-degree murder of 24-year-old Rebecca Contois, a member of the Cran...

Join us as we dive into the perplexing true crime case of Daisy Mae Heath-Tallman, a young woman who disappeared without a trace during a fishing trip in Toppenish, Washington, on August 30th, 1987. Despite her family's desperate search and the passage of time, the unsolved case of Daisy. In this episode of we explore the events leading up to Daisy's disappearance, the efforts to uncover the truth...

On April 1st, 2006, a mystery unfolded in Columbus, Ohio, as Brian Shaffer went missing without a trace. Brian, a second-year medical student at Ohio State University, was last seen entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, a popular local bar. Surveillance footage captured him entering the establishment, but there was no record of him leaving. Despite extensive searches, investigations, and media attention...