Criminal

In the early morning hours of June 23rd, 2016, special agents followed a set of tire tracks in a rural field in Bigfork, Minnesota. In the distance, a camper squatted ominously against the treeline. The agents had no idea what they would find inside the camper; they hoped for the best, but were prepared for the worst… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6...

Jim and Kathy do a deep analysis of the FACTS that led to the Homicide of Sonya Massey. Some of what they discovered will shock you… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

In the early morning hours of May 7th, 2017, in the small town of Carlisle, Ohio, a high school cheerleader quietly gave birth to a full-term infant while the rest of her family lay fast asleep. Little did she realize all her fears of becoming a teenage mom would soon be overshadowed by the consequences of her choices in the hours that followed the birth of her child. Become a supporter of this po...

Jim describes why, despite the horrible crimes Sandusky committed, he should not be considered a "Predator" but rather a "Nice Guy Acquaintance Offender. "Sorry about some of the sound issues as there was problems with the VOIP during recording" . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

We are illuminating discussion with retired FBI profiler and forensic linguist James "Fitz" Fitzgerald who worked on the original case when he was in the FBI. More profiling, detailed analysis and insight about he bank heist, the 9 page letter and the murder of Brian Wells. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

In 2006, an unlikely couple living two worlds apart found love over the internet and ventured into a marriage together that would later be mired in suspicion and deceit, ending with a woman missing and police conducting an experiment using two pig carcasses to determine what might have happened to her. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

Early in the morning hours of Sunday November 13th, Ethan Chapin, 20; and roommates Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21 were brutally murdered in the Moscow Idaho home shared by the young women. Since that day, this case has been in the news nonstop as the speculations about the murderer, the why’s and how’s of the crime captured our national attention. Become a supporte...

In fact, he told his original group of students to be “prepared” to fail because top law enforcement officials had “worked on this for years and they haven’t gotten anywhere,” Campbell told The Post Wednesday. Jim and High School teacher, Alex Campbell, conclude their discussion on how his class identified a Serial Killer no one knew existed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

We continue our conversation with Kathryn Miles about her book “Trailed: One woman’s quest to solve the Shenandoah murders” about the murders of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams in Shenandoah National Park in May of 1996. We start by talking about the FBI’s response to the case and how they profiled the possible murderer.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimin...

A model couple with thousands of followers made TikToks about how drama-free their relationship was – but no one knew the full story until murder made the headlines…. Ali Abulaban was used to getting stopped on the streets for the Scarface and Skyrim impressions that had made him famous on TikTok– while his beautiful wife Ana made TikToks about what a great husband and father he was. Become a supp...

New research from high school students in Tennessee shows a single person could be responsible for a string of killings known as the “Redhead Murders.”The bodies of multiple women with red or reddish-brown hair were found discarded along interstates in the mid 1980s. Many victims were found in Tennessee, including one in Cheatham County. One murder is solved and four Jane Does are identified, but...

Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti continue their discussion with Lenora Claire and discuss some practical safety advice and activism live from CrimeCon in New Orleans . Stalking is both terrifying and dangerous and stalkers need a multi-agency proactive intervention. This episode is a must listen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

In May 1996, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams were murdered at their campsite in the popular Shenandoah National Park in the middle of rural Virginia, not far from a busy tourist resort called Skyland. Many people, including park and resort staff, had seen the happy, friendly couple in the area and were alarmed when they were reported missing. As experienced outdoorswomen, Lollie and Julie knew ho...

Nina Reiser dropped her kids off with their father Hans in Oakland California so they could spend time with him over the Labour Day weekend. But when she missed a couple of dinner dates and failed to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, friends alerted police she was missing. 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, 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...