Crime Curious

Mike Shaver was going through a hard time in his marriage and to family and friends wanted time and space. Once his loved ones come to the realization that everyone had only spoken to Mike through message and not in person in two years….it doesn’t take law enforcement long to discover the grim truth of what happened to Mike.  Fla. Woman Accused of Killing Husband, Burying Him in Their Backyard | P...

This week we are focusing on domestic violence awareness. It was no secret to those that knew Dee Warner that her marriage was abusive. In 2021 enough was enough.  Dee made plans to leave the relationship but sadly, no one really knows really what happened to her after the night she finally confronted her husband.  The answers remain a mystery still today.  https://www.bing.com/search?q=dee%20warn...

We are wrapping up part 2 of the Skelton case, and unfortunately this is the part where everything takes a tragic turn. To this day there are many theories but it is difficult to sift through the countless stories and lies that have transpired. Hopefully some day the truth will be revealed.  Music By: Jonas Bjornstand  Cover Art By: Charnell 

Our local listeners will remember this case like it was yesterday. We are taking you to Morenci, Michigan. In 2010 the disappearance of brothers Alexander, Tanner, and Andrew Skelton turned this small town, and many surrounding, completely upside down. Despite numerous searches and a long quest for answers, this case remains unsolved to this day.  Twelve years have gone by, and people still want t...

When Susan Watkins husband left her alone in Chicago in 1891 for another woman, we would assume that’s probably the end of that. Well, not for Susan. She was not one to stand by and let another woman take her man. Take a listen to hear one courageous woman’s fight that took her across state lines in a time when travel wasn’t as convenient as it is today, and finding someone is done only by asking...

We’ve all been a little green envy at time or two in our lives, seeing a highly coveted item someone else has, that we want for ourselves. To some extent this is normal, but when you want what your friendly neighbor has so badly that you are willing to kill for it… we’ve got problems.  Mary Farmer: Who Was Sarah Brennan's Killer? How Did Mary Farmer Die? (thecinemaholic.com) Adirondack Murders - B...

It’s hard to fathom how one night out can lead to murder by a stranger, but that is what is said to have happened to the beautiful Tiffany Jenks  October 8, 2013.  Tiffany Jenks Murder: Where is Daniel Bruynell Now? Update (thecinemaholic.com) Tiffany Jenks Was Killed By A Random Stranger - But People Aren't Willing To Accept That (ranker.com) Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell 

Eric Haider seemingly disappeared from the construction work site he was working at in 2012 leaving behind a fiancée and children. Three years later when he is discovered the family is left with more questions than answers. Take a listen to decide for yourself what really happen to Eric.   Family demands answers in 2012 death of Eric Haider, whose body was found buried at North Dakota construction...

Music by: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell 

Abraham Shakespeare experienced one of the dreams many of us always hope of but few are really lucky enough to see…he won the lottery. After a spontaneous purchase of a few lotto tickets at a convenience store, Abraham found out later that night that he had chosen the numbers to a 30 million dollar winner. For Abraham this was such a blessing. He didn’t have to struggle anymore. But sadly he had n...

Lonnie Franklin, known as the “Grim Sleeper” terrorized the streets of Los Angeles for years. When he was finally caught, thousands of photos of women were found. In his 14 years of terror he targeted many vulnerable women, and we may never fully know the extent of what he did. Music by: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell  The Grim Sleeper: The Lost Women of South Central Paperback – April 17...

Music By: Jonas Bjornstand  Cover Art By: Charnell 

The Hart family was literally picture perfect.  Vibrant colors and perfectly cultivated scenes captured in their family snapshots. They had drawn the attention of many with their incredible social media presence promoting love and acceptance. But as we know all too well, things are not always what they seem.  This is the tragic story of six children that never had a chance for their voices to be h...

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, unfortunately it does. We are concluding the case of Advocate Barbie and there is really no other way to put it… you are going to feel unsettled. Grab a stiff drink.  Advocate Barbie out of jail (iol.co.za) Shattered Lives: The Story of Advocate Barbie by Liezl Thom (goodreads.com) True Crime South Africa: Episode 21 Advocate Barbie Advocate Barbie...

This case is a prime example of why we love dogs more than people. Dirk Prinsloo had a reputation for being a sleazy lawyer; making people feel uncomfortable was an understatement of his actions. When he met Cezanne Vesser he did what any narcissistic predator would do, and immediately swooned her in an intense over the top conquest to win her over. But once he got the girl, Dirk had higher expect...

We are concluding the case of Tamla Horsford. So many things still remain unanswered. We hope you have as many questions as we do.  Sources:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/it-was-coverup-husband-wants-truth-come-out-wifes-suspicious-death-house-party/3UX6JYDVHNDNDAMZBLDSIPDQCY/%3foutputType=amp https://justicefortam.org/tamla-horsford-story/ https://www.googl...

In November of 2018 Tamla Horsford, a beautiful wife and mother to six, was attending a girls night sleepover at her friends house.  Sadly, her family had no idea that they would never see her again when she left that evening. The next morning would bring a tragedy filled with unanswered questions for many close to Tamla. No one knows what happened that night, other than the ones who were there. B...

Sometime one love just isn’t enough… and Emma Ledoux was definitely living proof of that. In the early 1900s it wasn’t quite favorable to leave or step out of a marriage. But Emma lived beyond the box of traditional norms…which unfortunately meant that others paid a very brutal price. Join us to hear about what happens to Emma’s third husband..in the tragic trunk murder of 1906. "Stories of the Fo...

Charnell is taking it back to the old timey marriage days this week… but this isn’t your typical love story. Nellie May Madison was quite a woman. She rode horses like a pro and was one hell of a shot with a gun.  Nellie had ended several marriages before meeting Eric Madison, who would eventually become her next husband. As we know, marriage isn’t always happily ever after. Sometimes enough is en...

We don’t find Michigan cases, they find us. This is a tragic story not too far from home. Danny Ranes was conditioned to use violence for what he wanted at a very young age. Naturally, this led to life of horrific crimes for him. It wouldn’t be long before he met Brent Koster, another troubled young man running from a broken home. What they did together is truly what nightmares are made of… but wo...

On January 2, 1935 around approximately 1:20pm, a well dressed younger looking man checked in to the Hotel President in Kansas City. The man seemed.. troubled.. as if he was avoiding someone, or some thing. As several days progressed, it was noted by hotel staff that the man was exhibiting some very unusual behaviors… but they had no idea of the horror that would soon unfold. The question still re...

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* If you are questioning all things, and all of humanity right now… that is very normal at this point in the case..  All things must come to an end, and thankfully that also applies for people who really suck. Join us in the conclusion of the...

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* We continue on with part two of the Cecilia Steyn shit storm. The web of lies, the exhausting attention seeking behaviors…the hair….If you didn’t think it could get much crazier, trust us… it does. Krugersdorp Killers: Chilling details of th...

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* We introduce you to Cecilia Steyn, otherwise known as “Satan’s bride”. Cecilia was a master level manipulator and compulsive liar who pulled anyone she could play into her whirlwind of destruction. This is the beginning to a three part ultra...

Domestic violence is a vicious cycle of power and control; 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will fall victim to some form of DV in their life time. Ronald Haskell abused his family for years, keeping them in his control with rage and fear. Finally with help, his wife and children were able to escape. But their escape would come with an unfathomable price. This is the story of both tremendous...