Crimes & Closets

Tracy married Kenneth Cusick, and the two and Tracy's son, became a family. Tracy and Kenneth added a daughter to their family. Years later, Tracy would be found unresponsive with her her head in a toilet bowl after a fight with her husband. Did Kenneth have anything to do with this or did Tracy have too many drinks and drown in the toilet. You decide. Sources: https://www.centralillinoisproud...

In 1997 it came to light that a corrupt local physician in McCaysville, Georgia had illegal trafficked and sold up to possibly 200 babies to unsuspecting adoptive families, sometimes without the birth parents permission or knowledge. He ran his black market adoption ring out of his practice, The Hicks Community Clinic. The search for the truth in it's full scope is ongoing for these people, ma...

Amanda Berry heard a noise outside her house in the middle of the night. She went out to investigate and was shot and killed. Police had little information to go on as to who would have done this, until a couple weeks later, when someone reports shots fired and police go out to handle this situation. Join us as we discuss and connect these two cases. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_bag...

Miya Marcano was a vibrant 19 year old with a bright future and a multitude of talents. Unfortunately, she caught the unwanted attention of a disturbed and obsessive co-worker. After refuting his advances numerous times, he broke into her apartment with a master key fob and brutally murdered her and then completed suicide. This is a tragic and cautionary case that we hope will be a wake up call to...

This week we discuss what happened to Grant Solomon. He and his family have endured so much at the hands of his father. We want to shed some more light onto this case and how this family was failed by the system time after time. Please listen with an open mind. Disclaimer: Many things discussed in this episode are our opinions. We state as many facts as we can prove, but everyone is innocent until...

Christie Sumstad was a vibrant 34 year old mother of 3 living in east Texas. In February of 2011, Christie was found dead in the master bedroom of her and husband, Ryan’s, home. Her death was initially suspected as a suicide based on her husband’s reports that she had been depressed. However, Christie’s family and friends believed that Ryan was involved in her death. Eventually, the evidence would...

David was a good person, a hard worker and loved riding his motorcycle. He supported charities that helped children and people with disabilities. David was gunned down in July of 2019, in a senseless act. Join us as we discuss David's story. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: https://www.vtcng.com/thecitizenvt/news/police_blotter/guilty-plea-in-hi...

Kelsey Burnette was an 18 year old making plans for her future with her boyfriend and her close knit group of friends. She went suddenly missing after a party with them in July of 2017. Sadly, it was one of those friends that was responsible for her brutal murder. Kelsey felt safe, and she could never have seen what was coming. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the tragic murder of Kel...

Kailee was a freshman in high school who enjoyed singing, dancing and photography. She also saw the good in people that possibly did not deserver to be. Kailee was lured out of her house in the middle of the night by a "friend". Kailee never came home. Join us as we discuss this heinous crime. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: https://www.m...

Anthony Davis was a 38 year old kind and generous middle school teacher in Charlotte, NC. He mentored troubled youth and fostered children in need of safe homes. In 2010, one of the young men that he had mentored and made a part of his family, murdered him in an ultimate act of betrayal. His generosity was used against him, and he sadly lost his life. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss...

Join us in the closet this week with our friends at What Happens in the Woods Podcast for our 4th annual Halloween Collab. This year we decided to cover the real life events behind some of our favorite horror movies, with the Killer B's on the mic. Brice starts us off by telling us the real story behind the movie The Birds. He also discusses some pretty disturbing events that occurred during t...

There is a beautful mansion in Duluth, Minnesota that is owned by the University of Minnesota, Duluth. They inherited it from Chester Congdon, upon the death of his last child. Many tourists go through the Glensheen Mansion annually and not many are aware of the horrible events that occurred there. Join us as we discuss this WILD case. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Sko...

Harley Corwin was a 22 year old mom of 2, who was pregnant with her 3rd baby. In July 2023, Harley went missing. She was found days later, shot to death, in a park near her home. Harley’s unborn baby, Jaiden Jayce-Lee had also passed away as a result of her murder. Tavaris Jackson has been arrested and charged with the murders. He is awaiting trial. As you know, all parties are innocent until prov...

Gregory was an innocent 4-year-old boy, playing in his front yard. His mother went out to check on him and he was gone. Within 4 hours his body was found in the river, not far from him home. Who could have killed a young child? Join us as we try to discuss this insane case. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murd...

Joann Katrinak was a beautiful, new mom, to her beloved 3 month old, Alex. One December in 1994 she left to take Alex Christmas shopping and the two were never seen again. Their bodies were found 4 months later in a hearbreaking way. Was the right person put behind bars for their tragic murders? Or is the killer still out there? Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the murders of Joann an...

Della married her first husband in 1915, in 1920 her daughter and husband would die within a couple of week of each other. Several more people in Della's life would die not long after visiting with her. Coincidence? Likely not. Join us as we dive into this fascinating case as our last Serial Killer for September! Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources:...

Madame Delphine LaLaurie was a beautiful and prominent member of New Orlean’s high society in the 1800’s. When a fire broke out in her mansion in 1834, the secrets of Madame LaLaurie were revealed. Today she is known as a prolific serial killer who was known for beating, torturing, and murdering those who were enslaved in her household. Her true victim count is unknown, but her depravity for human...

Dorothea was a sweet, older lady who loved to care for people in need. She ran a boarding house for people who were down on their luck, or needed someone to watch over them. She was a social workers dream, or was she. Join us as we discuss how Dorothea took advantage of many people and how they managed to catch her in the end. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC...

Kelly Cochran was a young, outgoing, intelligent woman who did what she wanted to do and never thought about the consequences of her actions. She also happened to be a sociopathic serial killer. Kelly murdered and dismembered her lover, and then went on to murder her husband, all in cold blood. It is speculated that she may be responsible for multiple other murders in at least 4 states. Join us in...

Terri and Avra were fast friends when they entered Yale University together in 1975. The two decided to ride the Bike Centennial trail in the summer of 1977, riding from Oregon to Virgina in 82 days. A week into their journey, the two were attacked in the middle of the night. This case went cold after three years, but Terri went back 17 years later to try an investigate herself. This story of thes...

Bernadette Lesage was a 21 year old woman living in Burlington, Vermont. She and a friend went to eat on the lawn of a church one sunny July day in 1980. A disturbed and mentally ill man rushed her and beat her to death with a lead pipe. The 2 were strangers, and what lead this man to commit such a heinous murder left us sad, frustrated, and confused. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss...

Natalie and Michael Cochran had a seemingly happy marriage and two wonderful children. The two decided to start two companies in 2017 and by all accounts looked as if they were successful at running them. Little did everyone know, the Feds were investigating them and then Michael falls ill and dies suddenly. This case is not fully resolved, but I could not help but tell it. If needed, we will upda...

Kyron Horman was a 7 year old attending 2nd grade at Skyline Elementary in Portland, Oregon. In June of 2010, Kyron attended his school’s science fair and seemingly vanished into thin air. Although there is a lot of speculation surrounding Kyron’s step-mother, no one has ever been named a suspect in Kyron’s disappearance and his whereabouts are unknown. Join us in the closet this week for the stra...

Shanti was a motivated and dedicated single mother. She met David on dating app and soon he was moving to Florida to be with Shanti. David bought a beautiful home in the Orlando area, but it needed to be renovated. The renovations went on for years and just may have been too much for this couple to handle. Join us as we discuss the murder of Shanti Tronnes. Crimes & Closets is a true crime pod...

Jon Amerault was a 25 year old kind, smart, successful young man who loved to hike and had a bright future ahead. When he met a woman at work and began a relationship, he had no idea what would be lurking on the other side of her phone. This case is appalling and brings about some interesting discussion surrounding intimate partner violence and the culpability of a victim. Join us in the closet th...