Crime Curious

Heather was a beautiful 20 year old woman with her whole future ahead of her. That all changed when she began an affair with a married 37 year old man named Sidney Moorer that ended when his wife Tammy found out. The case is kinda solved.....kinda not. Take a listen to hear why! Sources: A woman's affair with a married man leads to her disappearance (msn.com) Heather Elvis: The Community’s Daughte...

This episode concludes with case of Charles Starkweather and his murder spree where he also held 14 year old Caril Ann Fugate hostage, although many question her involvement from the start, especially once Starkweather turns on her with his 9 different version of events he gives investigators during his time on death row. Take a listen to decide for yourself who is innocent and who is guilty. Sour...

Many believe they already know the whole story of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate's rampage through Lincoln Nebraska and Wyoming in 1958 that left 11 dead because many movies and songs have told the "story". Yet,  the story that is rarely told however, is Caril's. At the time she was 14 years old when she was taken hostage and forced to accompany Starkweather who was 19, on a murder spre...

December , 1991 A yogurt shop called "I can't believe it's yogurt" was robbed, and set on fire with the bodies of 4 teenage girls inside. Police thought they had the killers 8 years later....or did they? Take a listen to hear all the twists and turns involved and how there is DNA still being tested today. Music by: Jonas Bjornstad Cover Art by: Charnell Sources: I'm listening to Who Killed These G...

Lindsay Buziak was a realtor in Victorian Canada when she was brutally murdered while showing a house to new "clients." This case has twists, turns and a few theories. Please help the family keep this case alive as the case went cold for many years and is now being reopened with new information and forensic technology move forward!  Sources: lindsaybuziakmurder.com LINDSAY BUZIAK MURDER TIMELINE |...

Todd Willingham woke up on December 23, 1991 to his house in a blaze. To his surprise he was put on death row for the murder of his three young daughters, Cameron, Carmon, and Amber who died in the fire. The prosecution was based on what experts now call "Junk Science". His wife at the time Stacy maintained he was innocent until recently. What made her change her mind? Take a listen to hear both s...

Here it is everyone....the conclusion of America's Most Evil Mother. Shelly Knotek continues to deny any responsibility for the years of abuse and torture to her three beautiful girls, the death of her nephew, and two other adults but her daughters helped write their story to ensure the world knows what she is capable of because she will walk the streets again.. Kids of murderer Michelle 'Shelly'...

Mothers Day is a day to celebrate and give back to the special mom's in our life.....unless you had an abusive murdering mother like the three girls who tell this story. Shelly Knotek would have everyone believe she was the perfect mother, but her children tell a different story. Their story is one of a childhood full of abuse, trauma and the murder of her own friends. Kids of murderer Michelle 'S...

We end our series on Kills Who Kill with a really unusual case.  The suicide of Conrad Roy might have easily been a cut and dry case for police investigators...until they decide to charge his cell phone and see that perhaps Conrad was having second thoughts about taking his own life after all....if it weren't for the harrowing messages from Michelle Carter is it possible he would still be with us...

14 year old Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham were no Edward and Bella from the Twilight series, but they unfortunately get this name due to their unusual acts after killing two people that they felt tried to stand in their relationships way. Sources: Kids Who Kill: Evil Up Close - Yahoo Video Search Results Kids Who Kill: Lucas Markham told classmate he wanted to murder girlfriend's mum | Metro News...

Danilo Restivo claimed he had no idea that it was not ok to go around cutting women's hair without permission while he touched himself...but we are sure he knows murder is not ok, otherwise why would he have attempted to cover it up for 17 years? Take a listen to hear the story of the beautiful Elisa Claps and the sweet mother of two Heather Barnett, and how they met their tragic end by a sick man...

Phil Spector was a very strange little man that let his wigs display his big personality. He also unfortunately murdered the beautiful actress Lana Clarkson...or did he? Take a listen to hear what the evidence say's and what Phil and his big hair say. #murderhairdontcareweek https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tearing_Down_the_Wall_of_Sound https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/phil-spector/5...

Ugh these assholes. Our "heinous hardware" week concludes with the 5 beautiful victims of two men who met in prison and made a deal to take one victim for every "teen" age. Spoiler alert: They don't succeed... thank God but take a listen to hear their victims stories and how the two men become their own worst enemy.  Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris Are the Toolbox Killers (thoughtco.com) Californ...

This week we bring you cases dealing with "Heinous Hardware" This episode takes a dive into the horrific years of Colleen Stan's life spent held captive by Cameron and Janice Hooker in the most bizarre way. You won't believe how long she was held captive or what she was made to do. Sources: The Perfect Victim by Christine Mcguire and Carla Norton. Petition · Stop the release of Cameron Hooker beca...

Even if spooky isn't your thing, we think you will love this episode. The death of Zona Heaster Shue wasn't really looked into until her spirit came back and forced investigators to take a deeper look into things. There is even a monument in West Virginia honoring Mrs. Shue, known as the Greenbrier Ghost!  Sources: https://youtube.com/watch?v=FgvM3Vag34Y&feature=share https://www.appalachianhi...

This week is all about Amber scaring the tits off Charnell. It's paranormal week on Crime Curious, and this case is a doozy as it is one of the few cases in the world where the paranormal activity was actually argued and presented in a court of law. Did Anneliese die from the possession of Demonic beings or was she neglected and malnourished by her parents and priests overseeing her many exorcisms...

Pedro Lopez and his dirty stach were responsible for the rape and murder of at least 110 girls between the ages of 8 and 12 but experts believe his body count could possibly be over 300. The real kick in the face is that he was released from prison and went into hiding. Sources: Biography of Pedro Alonso Lopez, Monster of the Andes (thoughtco.com) Pedro Alonso Lopez - Crimes, Life & Facts - Bi...

We kick off dirty stach week with one of Columbia's worst serial killers, Luis Garavito who not only known for his large dirty mustachio, but also for the deaths of what is likely close to 300 boys throughout the 90's. The worst part is that he could possibly walk the streets of Columbia again this year. Sources:  Murderpedia Luis Garavito   Luis Garavito – Also Known As “The Beast” | TRUE CRIME S...

Amy Bradley took a 7 day Caribbean cruise with her family in March 1998. On the third day, so went missing within a very small timeframe from the ship and has been sighted throughout the years since then. Take a listen to hear the incredible story of her disappearance.   Sources: Amy Bradley Vanished Pt.5 - YouTube (archive.org) 12 Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Amy Lynn Bradley (ranker.com...

Have you seen me? This week we check into the cold missing person case of Brian Shaffer who literally walked into a bar on camera and never walked out in Columbus Ohio. https://www.columbusmonthly.com/news/20190422/from-archives-what-happened-to-brian-shaffer https://www.columbusmonthly.com/news/20190422/from-archives-what-happened-to-brian-shaffer http://m.findbrianshaffer.com/?url=http://www%2Ef...

We end Deadly Affairs week with a still unsolved and cold case of Daisy Zick that happened in Battle Creek Michigan. Daisy was murdered in her own home in broad daylight during one of the coldest days of the year yet the killer seemed to vanish. Take a listen to hear how this happened and who might have been involved.  Murder in Battle Creek The Mysterious Death of Daisy Zick by Blaine Pardoe.  Da...

We wrap up Irish week with the baffling case of the Kerry Babies. When the body of a newborn baby washes ashore investigators unfairly target one person and one person only for their investigation: Joann Hayes. Take a listen to hear the incredible story of Ms. Hayes and the mystery of the Kerry Babies.  Sources: https://read.amazon.com/kp/kshare?asin=B007BO4CXY&id=rhvzzbhmona5de52hva7bnvh7q&am...

It's Irish week! The fierce redhead Moll McCarthy was found shot twice on a well beaten path near her home, but the man who was executed for her murder only 5 months later Harry Gleeson was wrongfully executed. Take a listen to hear who was likely really responsible for her death. The framing of Harry Gleeson by Kiernan Fagan Ireland's most infamous murder: 11 things you didn't know about the kill...

Susan Powell went missing on December 6, 2009 and her body has never been found. Her husband Josh Powell was the only person of interest in the case, but before he could be arrested he did the unthinkable.  20 /20: If Something Happens To Me... Watch Full Episode | 2020-11-13 (abc.com) If I Can't Have You: Susan Powell, Her Mysterious Disappearance, and the Murder of Her Children A Light In Dark P...

It's listener pick week! This case was brought to our attention by a listener who has been following it for years. Jennifer Kesse went missing January 23, 2006 from her condo complex. Take a listen to hear all the details surrounding her case and how bad ass her family has been in keeping the case active!  Cover art by: Charnell Music by: Jonas Bjornstad