Crimes & Closets

Susan Monica was a transgender, Vet, who owned her own iron works company and a farm in rural Oregon. When a handyman went missing, police’s search of her property revealed that she wasn’t who she appeared to be. Were her killings self-defense and merciful? Or is she one of Oregon’s most prolific serial killers? Join us in the closet this week for the case of Susan Monica. Promo: PNW Haunts &...

If you think you have heard amazing survivor stories, you may want to stick around for this one. This is the story of Jennifer Schuett, an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped from her bed as she slept, endured a heinous attack and lived to tell the story and see her attacker get arrested.  Please join us as we talk about this case and honor a strong, resilient woman.  Sources:  Marrie...

Pam Hoy was an outgoing mayor’s wife, mother, and champion dog shower living in small town North Carolina. One evening after spending time with her family, she disappeared, only to be found mysteriously murdered months later. Her case remains unsolved, but everyone close to Pam has their own theory of what happened to her that night. Join us in the close this week as we discuss the unsolved murder...

This week we are bringing you one of our exclusive patreon episodes. Elena Hoyos was a beautiful, young, Cuban American woman who sadly passed away of tuberculosis in 1931. Before her death, Elena had caught the admiration of an older health care worker named Carl Tanzler. Carl believed that Elena was his destiny and he vowed to do everything possible to be with her and take care of her. In life,...

We never miss a Monday so even though we are not releasing an episode, Beth is jumping on to wish you a Happy Monday and to tell you how much we love and appreciate you and all your support. Here's to 2023 in the closet! Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC

Mackenzie was a loving, motivated 17 year old girl.  She was attending high school full time, while also taking classes at the Academy of Hair Design.  On Feb 9, 2010, she left for school with plans to have a father/daughter dinner date that evening.  When Mackenzie doesn't come home at her usual time, her father begins to worry.  Join us in the closet as we discuss this sad an...

Cari Farver was a beautiful, successful, single mom who began a very casual relationship with a nice man, who was also having a casual relationship with a woman named Liz. Cari disappeared and began exhibiting very strange, out of character behaviors. For years, Cari harassed the man and his exes, and continued to evade her family or police ever finding her. When the truth comes out about where Ca...

Terrie was a loving and caring, mother and wife.  She lost the love of her life in a car accident and she did her best to provide for her daughters and achieved a dream of owning a dance studio.  She was well loved by all of her students and their families.  She got remarried to a police officer and this relationship was not as dreamy as her first.  Join us as we discuss this h...

Today Cristy and Beth collaborate with two smaller cases for one episode. Sources: https://www.evergreenfuneralhome.org/memorials/sean-fitzgerald/3876373/ https://obits.gazette.com/us/obituaries/gazette/name/edward-fitzgerald-obituary?id=23399863 https://gazette.com/news/prominent-springs-surgeon-stabbed-to-death-in-home/article_3a7b4296-4eca-50f3-a4d3-15c1f7e658ce.html https://gazette.com/news/fa...

Marid Malarik and Karen Ferry were both college freshmen at West Virginia University when they disappeared on a January night in 1970. Their bodies were later found decapitated in the woods, but their case went cold. 6 years later an inmate confessed to their murders, was tried, and convicted. However many believe that the wrong man was put in prison. Join us in the close this week for the case of...

Anne was a 17 year old high school student, who had straight A's and was a pole vaulter on her high school team.  She went to the mall one evening to buy a new CD she wanted, and didn't come home for six days.  Anne went through a terrifying ordeal over the course of those six days.  Join us as we discuss this case and how amazing Anne is and how she managed to survive. Sources: htt...

Mistie Murray was a somewhat troubled 16 year old high school student. She mysteriously went missing in May of 1995 in Ontario, Canada and has never been seen again. Despite dozens of sightings of Mistie in and around the area, police honed in on her adoptive father and charged him. He was ultimately acquitted, however police still failed to make any attempts to locate Mistie. Join us in the close...

It's time for our annual collaboration with Jess and Brice from What Happens in the Woods podcast!  On this episode Cristy tells a story of a very disturbing exorcism. Jess explains the the origins of Halloween.  We thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with them again.  Please go give them a listen!  Sources:  Cristy:  https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-di...

Heidi Seeman was a joyful 11-year-old enjoying the final days of summer. She went to a friend’s house for a sleepover, and when she was walking home, she disappeared. There have been a few suspects, but will we ever know who took Heidi? Join us as we discuss this tragic story. Sources: https://www.dps.texas.gov/coldCase/Home/Details/56 https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/three-deca...

Kelsey Smith was an 18 year old American girl. She went to Target for a shopping trip and never returned. Her entire kidnapping was caught on CCTV but it was too late. This case is very real and haunting and tragic. Join us as we hide in our closets this week and discuss the murder of Kelsey Smith.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelsey_Smith https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story...

Christa Pike had a pretty rough child hood.  She decided to join the Job Corps program at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.  There she meets Tadaryl Shipp and they have an immediate connection.  Both are looking to turn their lives around and get back on a good path, but this could be further from what actually happens.  Join us as we discuss Christa, who has some serio...

Fabio Sementilli was a world renowned hairstylist and beauty executive living what seemed to be the Hollywood Dream, when he was found brutally murdered on the back patio of his luxory home in 2017. The investigation that followed led police to suspects that turned the family’s dream into a nightmare. Join us in the closet this week for the case of Fabio Sementilli. If you would like to offer fina...

The last serial killer we cover may go down as the worst person in history (according to Cristy).  His crimes are among some of the most heinous to research.  He managed to evade police for many years because he committed his crimes in MULTIPLE states.  He is likely to have committed way more than can be proven.  Join us as we discuss Tommy Lynn Sells. Sources: Through the Wind...

Gary Michael Hilton, also known as the National Forest Killer, was convicted of 4 murders between 2007 and 2008, all taking place in National Forests. Is it possible that he didn’t begin murdering until he was 60 years old? Or is he responsible for many more that just can’t be proven? Join us in the closet this week as we continue Serial Killer September with Gary Michael Hilton.  Sources: ht...

Randall Woodfield was born into a middle class family, who had a perfectly normal childhood.  He had two sisters, loving parents and he did well in school and excelled in athletics.  He was also drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1974.  So what would cause this man to turn to a life of crime?  We may never know.   Sources: http://lifesabloodymess.blogspot.com/2018/10/i-5....

Edward Wayne Edwards is an American Serial Killer. He escaped from jail twice, became a “reformed criminal,” became a family man, wrote an autobiography, went on TV shows, radio shows, and did motivational speaking….all while traveling around the United States and murdering young people. He was convicted of 5 murders, but is suspected of possible dozens more. His name has even been thrown in the Z...

On June 6th, 1992, Suzie Streeter and Stacy McCall graduated from Kickapoo High School. They attended a few parties that night and had plans to go to the water park the next day with a group of friends. They arrived back to Sherrill Levitt’s (Suzie’s mom) home around 2:15 am. Sherrill, Suzie and Stacy have not been seen since. To submit a tip about this case go to: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/24...

Holly Bobo was a vibrant, 20 year old nursing student who was kidnapped from her home in April of 2011. Her remains were found 2 ½ years later and a total of 6 men were implicated in her murder. This case is a roller coaster of information and emotions that will leave you angry and wanting BETTER justice. Join us in the closet this week for the case of Holly Bobo. Sources: https://www.findagrave.c...

The Smith family was a middle class family living in Mableton, GA. They were members of the Remnant Fellowship Church. They practiced some methods of discipline that are considered quite controversial and because of this 8-year-old Josef Smith paid the ultimate price. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_v._Smith http://www.childrenshealthcare.org/PDF%20Files/2007-01finallayout.pdf https...

Bobby Tillman was a kind and gentle 18 year old college student who went to a party one Saturday night in November 2010. He was chosen at random by another party go-er, jumped, and brutally beaten to death by 4 young men. His attack was unprovoked and his murder is tragic. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the case of Bobby Tillman. *For the case, skip ahead 8 minutes. Sources: https:/...