Crimes & Closets

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Martha was a cheerful and athletic teenager who moved across the country in her Sophomore year. Martha made friends easily and fit in quickly, however did some of the people she befriended have a dark side. Join us as we discuss this crazy, twisty case. Crimes & Closets is a true crime production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley https://www.cbsnews.com/ne...

Lisa Ann Millican was a 13 year girl living in the foster system of Georgia. She mysteriously goes missing in September of 1982, and was later found murdered in a canyon in Alabama. Her killers then went on to abduct and murder a 22 year old woman named Janice Chatman. Unknown to Lisa, her death helped law enforcement in 3 southern states to apprehend a serial killer couple that had no intention o...

This week we have 2 very special guests. In honor of Father's day, we are joined by the Husbands of the Closet, Wes and Emery. And we will be bringing you two cases of wives who killed their husbands. First up is the murder of Bob Harris. Bob and Colleen Harris were a lovely and well-off California couple in the early 70’s. In 2013 Bob was shot in the head and murdered with Colleen suffering f...

We did a collaboration with the ladies over at Twisted and Uncorked Podcast, Sierra and Alecia. Both podcasts have two best friends as hosts, therefore we chose a Best Friend Crime theme. Cristy told a story over on their feed and Sierra is sharing a story with you all. We had so much fun with them, and hope you enjoy listening. Go check these ladies out!

Maddie was an 8 year old girl, outside playing with her friends one evening in November. After being called for dinner, Maddie did not come home. For a week police and thousands of community members searched for her. Where they ultimately found her body will shock you. Join us as we discuss this awful case. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: ⁠https://...

Today, we discuss two smaller cases whose stories, we believe, need to be told.  Sidnee Stephens was a 15 year old high school student who loved tagging along with her big sister, Dakota. Sadly, in July of 2010, Sidnee was found shot to death in a river under a bridge. The investigation that unfolds leads police to a sinister group of people that conspired to murder.  Carol Deleon was an 18 year o...

Judy Malinowski was a beautiful, mother of two daughters. She fought cancer, a drug addiction, and her abuser, until her final breath. Please join us as we keep her fight going. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. If you need help getting out of an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Sources: Judy’s Foundation...

Stephen Hricko was a 35 year old golf course superintendent, loving father, and desperately trying to save his marriage to his wife of 9 years, Kimberly. He planned a surprise Valentine’s getaway for them in 1998, which ended in a fire in their waterfront resort room and Stephen dead. Kim’s friends immediately got involved and helped solve this case that sounds like it’s straight out of a murder m...

Danny and Kimberly Daniels and their four children, plus some foster kids, lived in a small town called Santa Claus in Georgia. The town embraced the Christmast spirit and had decorations up all year. People would come from near and far to get their letters stamped with the Santa Claus name. That is until one day evil entered the town and four members of the family were brutally murdered in Decemb...

Cyndi Allinger was a beautiful 9 year old girl with a big smile and bright eyes. She went missing from her home in Lakewood, Washington on July 4th, 1996, only to be found brutally murdered and left in the woods. An intense investigation followed that led to the arrest and conviction of a child predator, Guy Rasmussen, that lived and lurked just houses away from Cyndi and her family. Join us in th...

Rita was a beloved 2nd grade teacher, who moved out of her parents home and in with a few roommates, in the summer of 1971. Her plan was to work and attend classes for her master's degree. Her roommates go out one night and when they return home, they find Rita beaten to death in her bedroom. There was a short time span for this crime to occur. Who could have entered their home when she was al...

Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Barlett were living together on Easey Street in Victoria, Australia in January 1977. These two beautiful “girls of their time” were brutally attacked, assaulted, and murdered in their quiet home. 46 years later, their murders are still unsolved, despite the presence of DNA. Join us in the closet this week while we discuss The Easey Street Murders. *If you have any infor...

Ethan Stacy was a 4-year-old boy, who was happy, energetic, and well behaved. His parents get divorced and he is forced to visit his mother in Utah for the summer. His father had his reservations about the visit as well, but it was court ordered and he did not have a choice. What happened to Ethan at the hands of his mother and new stepfather, is both shocking and horrific. Crimes & Closets is...

Jennifer Wix was a young mother living in small town Tennessee. One evening in 2004 after a fight with her boyfriend, Jennifer and her 2 year old daughter, Adrianna, went missing. The mother and daughter have never been seen or heard from again. They are now presumed to be dead and their disappearance are being investigated as homicides. This unsolved case is surrounded in speculation, rumors, and...

We went LIVE on YouTube for our 3rd Podaversary. If you missed it, here is the episode we recorded! We come at you with two cases. First up: Blanche Monnier was a beautiful young woman in France, who fell in love with a "penniless lawyer", according to her mother. She was locked in a room for 25 years to deter her from marrying this man. What police find, when they are informed of this horrific oc...

In the 1950's the body of a young boy was found in a box on the side of the road. For decades his identity was unknown. We now know who he is but will we ever know what happened to him? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarelli https://www.inquirer.com/news/joseph-augustus-zarelli-parents-relatives-20230119.html#loaded https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/j...

Amina and Sarah Said were 2 promising Egyptian-American teenagers with their whole lives ahead of them. But their abusive and controlling father, Yaser, viewed their desire to live a normal American life as dishonorable. Despite an attempt to flee him, these two sisters lost their lives to their father’s disturbed beliefs and it would be 12 years before he was caught and justice would be served. J...

In the late 1970's anonymous letters started coming to residents of Circleville, Ohio.  These letters said they would tell secrets the residents had.  These letters did not stop for almost 20 years.  It became serious when people actually got hurt because of these letters.  Join us as we discuss this mind boggling case. Crimes and Closets is a true crime podcast production of S...

Lauren Burk was a beautiful 18 year old college student at Auburn University when she was chosen at random, abducted and murdered. During this case we will discuss the story of an extremely kind and brave young lady, a very disturbed young man, and some interesting legal issues that we have never come across before. Join us in the closet this week as well discuss the murder of Lauren Burk. Sources...

Amanda and Davey Blackburn were a religious couple who moved to Indianapolis to start a new church.  They had a 15 month old son, Weston and one on the way.  Three men, who had been out on a crime spree for several days, came across the Blackburn home, early in the morning in November of 2015. Davey came home to find his wife unconscious in a pool of blood.  Join us as we discuss th...

Albert Walker was a scam artist who defrauded dozens of people, embezzled millions of dollars, kidnapped his daughter, and murdered a man who trusted him. This case is a wild ride of a life of lies, deceit, and violence. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the case of Albert Walker and the murder of Ronald Platt, also known as The Rolex Murder. Sources: https://www.sunsigns.org/famousbir...

If you like clean cut cases, where the suspects are caught and convicted for their crimes, this may not be the case for you. 12-year-old friends, Melissa and Megan were viciously attacked on their way home from school.  The next shock, will be who the perpetrators were.  They were caught, but was justice served in this case?  Join us as we discuss this horrific case that occurred in...

Matthew Murray was a 24 year old quiet young man from Colorado. In December 2007, over the course of 12 hours, he shot and killed 4 innocent people, injuring 5 more, and traumatizing countless victims. Matthew had vowed to “kill as many Christians as he could.” This senseless act of violence is disturbing and scary. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the spree killer Matthew Murray and...

Alicia Rodriquez was a happy 6 year old girl living with her mother, brother and mother's boyfriend.  One night while her mother was at work, the unthinkable happened to her.  Join us as we discuss this horrific case. *In the episode I mention the spelling of Alicia and I am incorrect.  Sources:  https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/judge-sentences-child-killer-to-life/articl...