Criminal

The shocking crimes of The Rockhampton Rapist, Leonard John Fraser, an Australian serial killer, You’ll hear the story of a violent predator who terrorized the East Coast of Australia for over thirty years and how a shocking twist shell-shocked an entire country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

The shocking crimes of The Rockhampton Rapist, Leonard John Fraser, an Australian serial killer and one of the most bizarre cases we’ve ever covered. You’ll hear the story of a violent predator who terrorized the East Coast of Australia for over thirty years and how a shocking twist shell-shocked an entire country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152...

In 1994, authorities from a tiny ski village in Canada’s Laurentian Mountains responded to reports of a house fire. What they discovered inside was chilling: two bodies, at first believed to be suicides. But the investigation didn't end there. Three more victims would be discovered, stabbed to death. The very next day, two small towns in Switzerland were rocked by eerily similar tragedies. Become...

The Keepers about the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved nun and Catholic high school teacher in Baltimore. After disappearing on Nov. 7, 1969, Cathy's body was found nearly two months later but to this day, the case remains unresolved. Only days later Joyce Malecki disappeared from a shopping mall on Nov. 11 1969 in Glen Burnie, a suburb of Baltimore. Her body was found the next da...

We continue our analysis of the Lauren Smith-Fields case. Laura talks about the need for online dating sites to step up their responsibility for flagging possible predators. Jim talks about the dangers of fentanyl and his doubts about the likelihood that Lauren was using it recreationally. Lisa is just beside herself with all the "wtf"s in this case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

We begin our coverage of the Lauren Smith-Fields case with Laura and Jim analyzing victimology. Laura is deeply troubled at how the family was notified of Lauren’s death and how they were treated. Jim is outraged that the last person to see Lauren alive was not properly questioned by police. Lisa has a lot of questions about how law enforcement should have handled a potential crime scene. Become a...

In April 2006, Marc and Debra R. were planning a summer vacation from their home in Alberta Canada to Ontario. The year before had been tiresome dealing with their preteen daughter J.R.'s rebellious behavior. They hoped a getaway might help reconnect them. But their daughter wasn’t as keen about the trip as they were. In fact, she had something more sinister planned. Become a supporter of this pod...

In the best selling book "Under The Banner of Heaven" investigative journalist Jon Krakaur dug deep into Brenda and Erica's case, and provided the extraordinary historical context that (he believes) led the killers to target an innocent young mother and her child. Now, Academy Award winning screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black has adapted the story for a Hulu series starring Daisy Edgar Jones as Brend...

Jim and Laura continue their analysis of Wondery’s six part series ‘The Mysterious Mr Epstein.’ We deep dive prolific serial perpetrator and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, deconstruct the enablers, the defenders, that so-called ‘sweetheart deal’ and the grooming pipeline. You won’t want to miss this. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/suppor...

In 2012, David Kroupa was working as a mechanic and enjoying life as a bachelor when his life was suddenly turned upside down after a few visits to a dating website. David had no idea he’d become the deadly obsession of a woman with predatory focus unwilling to let anything stand in her way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

Jim and Laura continue their analysis on this shocking, many layered case. We follow the framework of the Topic docu-series “The Missing Children” of Tuam, Ireland. More is revealed about exactly where some of these vulnerable children ended up after being ripped from their destitute mothers. Someone once said “follow the money” and in this case, it is incredibly revealing who profited from the pl...

We are dropping this episode as a direct response to the media coverage of the singer Robert Kelly's abuse of young girls and women. Find out why the Criminal's team are fired up and the team throw down a call to action for our listeners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

Laura Richards and Jim Clemente forensically deconstruct the Wondery six part podcast ‘The Mysterious Mr Epstein.’We deep dive Episode #1 of ‘The Mysterious Mr Epstein’ and this truly disturbing and troubling case, taking our listeners right back to the start, where it all began. If you think you know this case, think again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crim...

It is the stuff that gothic horror movies are made of, but instead of fiction, the story of the missing children of Tuam, Ireland, is tragically real. Using the framework of the stunning documentary streaming now on the Topic platform, “The Missing Children”, Laura, Jim and Lisa analyze this case that involves multiple layers of treachery, abuse and as Laura says “evil”.  Become a supporter of thi...

Jim and award-winning actor and writer Martin Moran conclude their discussion into “Baby Reindeer”Martin Moran wrote the OBIE Award winning “The Tricky Part” and “All The Rage” and starred in the Broadway musical “Titanic.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

at 1:20 am in the morning, Terre Haute Indiana emergency dispatchers began receiving a series of frantic calls. Kelly Ann Arney Ecker had in total made 4 attempts to alert authorities to the immediate danger she found herself in. But by the time police arrived at her home....it was too late. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Rosie Batty, who became an advocate and campaigner in the wake of her 11 year old son Luke's brutal murder by his father on a cricket pitch on February 12 2014 in Australia. Rosie had suffered years of family violence, and had had intervention and custody orders in place in an effort to protect herself and her son. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Jim delves further into “Baby Reindeer” With his good friend, Martin Moran, award-winning Writer, Actor and Advocate. Join them for this enlightening conversation…Martin Moran wrote the OBIE Award winning “The Tricky Part” and “All The Rage” and starred in the Broadway musical “Titanic.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

It was fifty years ago, that Charles Manson assembled a group of young followers and set up a commune in Southern California. Mirroring the energy of the era, Manson an ex-convict became an aspiring musician who began preaching messages of peace and love. His charisma made it possible for him to attract young followers into his inner circle. But no one could have predicted that some of his peace-l...

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti discuss the Central Park Jogger case portrayed in Ava Duvernay's four part Netflix drama 'When They See Us'. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

We continue our coverage of the Netflix docuseries "The Tinder Swindler" aka "The Snake" per Laura. Laura points out many of his behaviors are power and control tactics, which you will see if you look up Duluth Minnesota’s power and control wheel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

You may have heard of the so-called "Tinder Swindler" on Netflix but you haven't heard anything until you listen to Laura and Jim's analysis of this serial offender as they correct the narrative about Simon Leviev. Big shout out to the three women, Cecilie, Pernilla and Ayleen, who came forward to tell their stories about how he tore their lives apart. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

Just after 5am on October 2nd, 2012, in Petoskey Michigan, 911 dispatchers received a call from a man by the name of Carl Kopenkoskey. Standing on a remote country side road beside his brother Lyle’s red pickup truck, Carl had made the call out of concern for his missing brother. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

We continue our interview with David Robinson, who describes what it is like for him with the one year anniversary of his son Daniel's disappearance approaching on June 23rd. Jim and Laura discuss key lines of investigation. David also tells us about finding community with other families of loved ones who have gone missing. He is determined to make their voices heard through his "Day of Remembranc...

October is Domestic Violence awareness month and Laura updates us on how the term “coercive control” is being used more frequently when describing domestic abuse in the media - but, it is not being correctly nor fully defined. Lisa shares her take away from reading Casey Hammer’s book “Surviving My Birthright” which contains more shocking disclosures about growing up in the wealthy and powerful Ha...