Crime Junkie

When Shakara Carter is found strangled to death on a dead-end road in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she’s days away from testifying against a serial rapist. But she’s also one of about two dozen sex workers killed in the area over the years… and unlike some of those victims, Shakara’s killer is elusive.  If you have any information about Shakara’s case, please contact the Grand Rapids Police Department...

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In 1958, John Brady, along with an accomplice, was accused of murdering his friend, William Brooks. John maintained that he had not taken part in the murder, that he was only part of a plan to rob the man. However, his accomplice turned on him and he was eventually found guilty. Though, there was something the prosecution was holding back that would completely change the way a jury would view the...

16-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished from a bus depot in her hometown of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, in 2016, leaving no trace and no clues as to where she might be now - or why.  There is a $100,000 reward for information leading to her safe return. If you have any information that could help bring Mekayla home, contact the RCMP by phone at 1-844-880-6518 or by email at  RCMP.FBali. GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca ....

After days of searching for 14-year-old Jenny Lin’s killer, detectives received some promising tips that left everyone hopeful they’d solve one of the most disturbing murders Alameda County had ever seen. Listen to part 1 here. If you have any information about the murder of Jennifer Lin on May 27, 1994, please contact the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office at 510-667-3636 , or call the Jenny Lin hot...

In 1994, the brutal murder of a 14-year-old inside her parents' safe suburban house left a community shaken to its core, because not only had a bright and talented life been suddenly snuffed out, but police struggled to find a motive. And the more clues they uncovered, the more investigators realized the nightmare they were dealing with: Jenny Lin’s murder was more than a crime of opportunity —it...

When Officer Davina Buff Jones is found dead in the middle of her shift on Bald Head Island, those in power are quick to rule her death a suicide. But the more her family learns about the circumstances surrounding her death, the more certain they are that someone got away with murder.  If you have any information about Dee's death, you can submit a tip to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department...

After Larry Gene Bell is arrested, investigators dive into his past and uncover three unsolved cases that are eerily like the two he’s convicted of. In this bonus episode, we cover the stories of the three women who detectives believe were killed by Bell. If you have any information about the disappearance of Denise Porch, Sandee Cornett or the murder of Beth Hagen, you can call Crime Stoppers at...

The day has FINALLY arrived, Crime Junkies!! Ashley Flowers' debut novel ALL GOOD PEOPLE HERE is officially available NOW! If you haven’t already, go get your hands on a copy! You can find ALL GOOD PEOPLE HERE wherever books, ebooks, or audiobooks are sold or at AshleyFlowers.com/book Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @crimejunkiepodcast to get in on all of the fun book conversations... AND if...

When 17-year-old Shari Smith is abducted from her driveway in broad daylight, it seems like her family’s nightmare can’t get any worse. But when her abductor starts calling them relentlessly, investigators hope that his recklessness will lead to his downfall... that is, until a second girl goes missing in an eerily similar manner. John Douglas' book  When a Killer Calls For current Fan Club member...

When twin sisters Jeannette and Dannette Millbrook go missing in Augusta, Georgia, in 1990, police are quick to write them off as runaways…even though the signs point to something much more sinister. And if not for a family that refused to give up… and a podcast that shed light on some of the injustices they’ve faced…nwe probably wouldn’t know anything about them. Because even though this is one o...

When a young woman is found dead in a crashed car, the first thought is a tragic accident. But after investigating the scene, investigators can clearly see this is a homicide. After interviewing friends and family, all signs point to her estranged husband...  but 30 years later, he is still a free man. If you or anyone you know has ANY information on the murder of Kathy Page, please call 1-800-252...

Susan Robin Bender got into a van in 1986 and was never seen again. Police believe the teenage girl met with foul play and have renewed the search for answers decades after her mysterious disappearance... but her mom thinks she knows who’s responsible. If you have information about Susan’s case, please contact the Modesto Police Department at 209-572-9500 . For current Fan Club membership options...

When a New Jersey family is rocked by the disappearance of one of their own, they set up a trap to catch the man they believe to be responsible. But once that man is behind bars, police discover that the full extent of his crimes goes beyond what they expected.  For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit  crimejunkie.app/library/ .  Source materials for this episode cannot...

In 1986, a young woman named Ruby Doss is found strangled to death in the East Sprague area of Spokane, Washington. For decades, similarities between Ruby’s death and a string of other murders in the area send investigators chasing false leads. It seems like justice for Ruby is a lost cause, until a completely unrelated crime in another state blows the case wide open.  For current Fan Club members...

Everything was going great for Jamie Fraley when she vanished in April of 2008, after telling a friend she was getting a ride to the hospital. Police quickly zero in on a suspect, but a bizarre development throws the investigation off course… and years later, her family still has more questions than answers.  Anyone with information about Jamie’s disappearance should call the Gaston County Police...

After years of rumors, gossip, and dead-end leads, the investigation into 14-year-old Shawn Edwards’ murder heats up – but even a shocking confession can’t close this cold case. Anyone with information about the homicide should call Middletown Police at 845-343-3151 . Google Earth: Shawn Edwards   For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit: crimejunkie.app/library/ .  Sourc...

When 14-year-old Shawn Edwards is stabbed and beaten to death outside of a high school in Middletown, NY, the whole community is shocked. Why would anyone want to hurt – let alone murder – this friendly, popular kid? As the investigation unfolds, police try to separate fact from fiction, only to come up emptyhanded. It seems like everyone’s a suspect… but no one has a motive. Anyone with informati...

Get ready Crime Junkies because Ashley Flowers’ debut novel All Good People Here will officially be released on August 16th! You can read the first 2 chapters on AshleyFlowers.com/book AND preorder your copy NOW! There are A LOT of fun announcements coming so be sure to follow @crimejunkiepodcast on social media for all of the insider details! US Pre Order Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/...

When Dawnita Wilkerson stops answering her phone one Sunday in June of 2020, her loved ones know something is wrong – especially because she’s been telling everyone that her ex-boyfriend and one of his relatives have been threatening her. Two years after her disappearance, police and her family are still hoping someone out there will come forward with information they need to solve the case.   If...

When 16-year-old Joseph Kinville III is brutally stabbed to death in a field in his neighborhood in Arcadia, Florida, law enforcement is stumped from the start and his mother is devastated. The mystery only deepens when the teen's estranged father is murdered a few weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Michigan. The identity of Joseph's murderer has remained unknown since his murder in 1999, but...

When 19-year-old Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese dies unexpectedly, police quickly rule his death a tragic accident and close the case. But for many, the facts just don’t quite add up. His mother’s years-long battle for justice is marked with soaring highs and dizzying lows – but even with so much progress, there are still unanswered questions.  Please join us in signing the ...

Casey MacPherson-Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory had plans to ring in the new year on the beautiful Caribbean island of Anguilla. But before the proverbial ball could drop, they were both dead. The four people with them that night haven’t spoken publicly about the incident since -- and until they do, the mystery of what happened to Casey and Caleb will remain on the island. GoFundMe : Justice for Casey...

When 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez vanishes from a playground in New Jersey, the whole community pitches in to help search for her. But thousands of leads later - and nearly three years after her mysterious disappearance – law enforcement still isn’t sure where she is…or who took her.   We’re releasing this episode in English and Spanish in hopes that the Spanish version could help this informatio...

Cuando Dulce María Alavez, de 5 años, se desaparece de un parque infantil en Nueva Jersey, toda la comunidad colabora para ayudar a buscarla. Pero despues de miles de pistas, y casi tres años después de su misteriosa desaparición, la policía aún no está segura dónde está... o quién se la llevó.   Estamos lanzando este episodio en inglés y español con las esperanzas de que esta versión pueda ayudar...