Crime Curious

Terry Shephard has been in a structured detention setting/prison since the age of 12. He was not listened to when he begged to stay in the comfort of prison, and the outcome was deadly for three innocent women.  "I'm not like anyone else," murderer says (dispatch.com) Wife sentenced for helping husband after murder - The Lima News (limaohio.com) State v. Shepherd :: 2009 :: Ohio Court of Appeals,...

Tanner Ward was from the small town of Trenton, Missouri. He was a young father, and he had begun making efforts to turn his life around.  On the evening of June 7, 2017 Tanner was getting ready to have dinner with his family. Before sitting down he had one quick trip to make, meeting up with a friend just down the block.  Trenton  isn’t the kind of town you can’t find your way out of.. so after s...

On the day of August 23rd 2019 Michael Chad Breinholt showed up to his girlfriend’s work; although intoxicated, he also showed signs of severe mental distress.  The police were called due to a concern with Chad’s overall state and well being. Chad was taken into custody.  Despite numerous cries for help, Chad’s mental health was never assessed.  As Chad himself was an advocate for mental health an...

Amy Hebert lived her life as a devout Christian woman. She had two beautiful children and worked as a teacher’s aid. On the surface it would be easy to say that Amy appeared to have a great life.  But sometimes life takes unexpected turns that we aren’t prepared for. As Amy’s marriage fell apart, she watched her husband move on with someone else. This would become an act far too difficult for Amy...

A case that truly captures the effects of untreated mental illness.  We are going back to Michigan with this one. On Thanksgiving Day of 1987 Bartley James Dobben made a quick stop at the Cannon of Muskegon Foundry, the place he had worked most of his life. He wanted to show his children the inside of the building, and grab his Bible before heading to family dinner. When Bartley left the foundry j...

The Jameson family were described as free spirits. They had dreams of leaving their home, investing in a piece of untouched country land, and living the simple life. On October 8th, 2009, the family set out to look at the property they planned to buy… never to be seen alive again.  As the investigation unfolded, it became apparent that the Jameson family had been experiencing some troubles in the...

Tuck your stilettos away for this one….Jerry Brudos did not have an easy start. Unwanted by his mother, he was subject to frequent emotional and physical abuse. Unfortunately Jerry was not able to recover from his childhood trauma, and it took him down the dark path to becoming a serial killer… with one unsettling shoe fetish.  Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Vronsky, Peter (2004...

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Ashley Freeman and Lauria Bible were two  beautiful teenagers who disappeared in the early morning hours of December 30th, 1999 from their home town of Welch, Oklahoma.  What started as a very questionable investigation from day one, has resulted in many unanswered questions still to this day.  Newly Found Investigation Notes Provide Leads in 1999 Cold Case of Missing Girls | Inside Edition Graphi...

Breana Noojin Nix was just 32 years old when her life tragically ended. Her death was declared an intentional fentanyl overdose, but the story doesn’t add up. Breana’s sister was completely blind sided by this news, as she showed no signs of addiction or significant mental health issues. The family continues to fight hard for justice and to expose the truth.  This is a case you will not want to mi...

Part two of the Rose Larner Case. We share the tragically shocking crime that occurred in Albion, MI in 1993.  The outcome may surprise you.   Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/sex-drugs-teenage-cannibalism-the-shocking-murder-of-rose-larner https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/episode/fairplay-ep8-john-ortiz-kehoe-25-years-and-counting-89169/ https://wwmt.com/news/loc...

The Tragic Case of Rose Larner.  We are bringing you a two part Michigan case. Rose Larner was a feisty but kind hearted teenager who ran the streets with her friends at all hours. She loved her family and growing up, she was usually reciting Bible versus. Join us as we talk about an unforgettable 1990’s case that shocked mid Michigan. Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murd...

This is the unbelievable case of Nannie Doss (birth name Nancy Hazel). All we can say about this one is Holy Shit. Put down your prunes if you are eating any before listening.  The Story Of Nannie Doss, The "Giggling Granny" Serial Killer (allthatsinteresting.com) Nannie Doss - Wikipedia Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss (Ryan Green's True Crime): Green, Ryan: 978109726853...

It’s not everyday that you hear about women in their mid to late seventies committing heinous crimes, but unfortunately they exist. Helen Golay was 78 years old, yes I said 78… and Olga Rutterschmidt was the age of 75 when the two of them became business partners in a truly evil plan resulting in cold blooded murders. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Widow_Murders https://youtu.be/zc...

We are wrapping up our 100th episode special with a plot twist that we just can’t make up. If you haven’t already, make sure you catch part one of Lenny the Loon. In this episode we will reveal a part of this case that grabbed national attention… you will understand why. Sources:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mamamia.com.au/natasha-ryan-leonard-fraser/amp/ https://youtu.be/os_K-e_qwu8 https://...

In honor of approaching 100 episodes we have decided to bring a two part case that is really hard to believe. In this episode Charnell talks about one of Australia’s most gruesome serial killers, Leonard Fraser; also known as the Rockhampton Rapist.  Leonard spent a majority of his life in and out of prison, upping the ante with his crimes each time he was released to reoffend. This case will leav...

Kermit Fitzpatrick was dedicated to his career in law enforcement. Those that knew him did not forget him. He had the ability to connect and touch the lives of the people he worked with. Sadly Kermit’s life was taken while on active duty when he was just thirty years old. Join us as Charnell shares a very special listener pick that is close to her heart.  Reflections for Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick...

Colleen Ritzer devoted her life to her career as a high school math teacher. She was adored by her students, friends and family. October 22nd, 2013 started out as an ordinary school day at Danvers High school in Massachusetts. Colleen even wore purple for “Buddy Day” to match her favorite teacher and friend at school. No one could predict that Colleen’s kindness and willingness to stay after schoo...

The Collin Street Bakery is a 4th generation family owned and operated very successful business out of Texas most popular for their delicious fruitcake. However, their success unfortunately tempted Sandy Jenkins and his wife at the time Kay to live their best life all on the bakery's dime. This story is full of fruits and nuts. Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Fruitcake - Wikipedi...

If you are from Fayettesville West Virgina then you have likely heard of the five missing Sodder children that disappeared in a house fire on Christmas Eve. Although authorities want the family to believe that the children perished in the fire....there was no physical evidence found in the after math of the fire to prove this. Take a listen to this intriguing decades old mystery of the missing Sod...

Terry Neely was a 46 year old disabled man from Phoenix, Arizona. He lived in an assisted living facility, and was well liked in the community. Unfortunately Terry’s desire to make friends and talk to people in the neighborhood lured him into one of the most heinous crimes the police had ever seen.  It’s hard to believe the lack of remorse his killer had. Watch the interview for yourself. https://...

Mary Johnson (also known as Mary Davis) was last seen almost one year ago, on November 25th of 2020. Since that date, very little information is known as what what happened to her. Last seen walking with a man en route to a friend’s house, Mary never made it there. Mary’s case captures an example of the lack of information and coverage on the cases of murdered and missing Indigenous women. She is...

Ashley Loring Heavyrunner had big plans for her future. She was smart, kind hearted, and passionate about helping others.  June 5th of 2017 was the last time that Ashley’s family heard from her. Since that day, it’s as if Ashley had vanished.  Ashley’s family continues to search for her with very few leads or answers. We hope that sharing her story and her name will bring awareness, to not only he...

Before 1991, Dan and Fran Keller were just an All- American couple running their own day care business in the town of Oak Hill, Texas. When accusations   surface from several children, allegedly disclosing the details of what was happening at the daycare, the entire town turns upside down. Those aware of the allegations developed one mission, to bring the Keller’s down. This case is a prime exampl...