Criminalist Behavior-A Louisiana True Crime Podcast

Mary Jane Jackson (born 1836 – vanished around 1863) was an American serial killer, sex worker, and criminal who operated in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the 1840s through the 1860s. She earned the nickname "Bricktop" because of her striking red hair. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1836.She entered the world of prostitution at the age of 14 and became one of the most formidable women in the...

Welcome to Criminalist Behavior Podcast, the podcast that takes you deep into the heart of Louisiana’s history and current, most chilling, true crime stories. I’ll guide you through the darkness of these crimes and all those involved. Each week, we dig deep into those forgotten crimes or those crimes currently happening with the undying legends that continue to haunt us. So lean in, listen, and ge...

Betty, a high school dropout who left school in the 10th grade, spent the majority of her life employed as a cashier and waitress. Throughout her life, she entered into five marriages. She had killed her husband, a firefighter, in order to obtain his life insurance benefits amounting to $100,000 and his pension. His remains were found in a wishing well on their property, which was adorned with a f...

This incident is a tragic occurrence involving a cable installer who was shot multiple times during what seems to be an attempted robbery. The behavior of the assailant indicates a possible lack of experience or sound judgment, suggesting that the crime may have been driven by panic or executed poorly. The shooting took place shortly after the victim commenced his work at approximately 12:30 pm, w...

On October 4, 2004, the lifeless and partially clothed body of nineteen-year-old Courtney Coco was discovered in a derelict building along Farm to Market Road 1406, close to Interstate 10 in Winnie, Texas. Originally from Alexandria, Louisiana, Courtney was last seen alive around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Despite various leads emerging during the investigation, the case eventually we...

On October 4, 2004, the lifeless and partially clothed body of nineteen-year-old Courtney Coco was discovered in a derelict building along Farm to Market Road 1406, close to Interstate 10 in Winnie, Texas. Originally from Alexandria, Louisiana, Courtney was last seen alive around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Despite various leads emerging during the investigation, the case eventually we...

A callous woman who concealed her infant in a drawer beneath her bed until the child was discovered just weeks shy of their third birthday has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. The child was found in their residence in Cheshire, exhibiting matted hair, physical deformities, and rashes, as reported by Chester Crown Court. Copyright © 2024-Present Criminalist Behavior Podcast. All...

At approximately 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day, law enforcement officials reported that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a gathering in New Orleans and subsequently opened fire, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 individuals and injuring many more. Jabbar, who was killed during an exchange of gunfire with the police, had an ISIS flag displayed on his vehicle. Additionally, he had s...

At approximately 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day, law enforcement officials reported that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a gathering in New Orleans and subsequently opened fire, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 individuals and injuring many more. Jabbar, who was killed during an exchange of gunfire with the police, had an ISIS flag displayed on his vehicle. Additionally, he had s...

At approximately 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day, law enforcement officials reported that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a gathering in New Orleans and subsequently opened fire, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 individuals and injuring many more. Jabbar, who was killed during an exchange of gunfire with the police, had an ISIS flag displayed on his vehicle. Additionally, he had s...

It wasn’t easy being Anne Plue Gates’ husband. In fact, in two out of three cases, it was deadly. The murder charges brought against a woman in connection with the fatal beating of her estranged second husband have piqued the interest of a law enforcement officer from Indiana, who previously investigated the death of her first husband. Deputies said Mrs. Gates, who had been living with her parents...

Mark James Robert Essex (August 12, 1949 – January 7, 1973) was an American serial sniper and black nationalist known as the "New Orleans Sniper" who killed a total of nine people, including five police officers, and wounded twelve others, in two separate attacks in New Orleans on December 31, 1972, and January 7, 1973. Essex was killed by police in the second armed confrontation. Essex is believe...

Alonzo Wiley owner and operator of The Grooming Gallery located on Tulane Avenue. He aspired to make a name for himself. This is evident simply by observing him. He was well-dressed and took great pride in his appearance. He was indeed someone of significance.” He had a cherished dog named “Money.” Raymond Lee tricked Wiley into letting him into the motel room. Once inside, however, Lee attempted...

Patrick Brown, a 49-year-old man from Louisiana, walked free after spending nearly 30 years in prison for a rape that the victim herself has consistently maintained he did not commit. According to Orleans Parish prosecutors, Brown was convicted of aggravated rape in 1994, accused of assaulting his 6-year-old stepdaughter. The case of Patrick Brown, falsely accused of rape in Louisiana, requires a...

Michael Ashford and Katrice Brown are implicated in a serious case involving human trafficking, racketeering, and compelling individuals into prostitution. Investigations reveal that they allegedly lead a criminal syndicate that exploits vulnerable populations, particularly targeting young people and those in financial distress.  Evidence from undercover operations and survivor testimonies, along...

The case of Stephanie Hebert is a deeply troubling and tragic one. Stephanie, a young child with her entire life ahead of her, was abducted in 1978 in the vicinity of her home in Waggaman, Louisiana. The initial investigation revealed that she had been last seen walking to a friend’s house down the road, and her disappearance prompted an extensive search by law enforcement and the local community....

Derrick Todd Lee, 34, has a criminal record that includes a two-year prison term for burglary and a history of stalking and "peeping Tom" incidents. He lived in St. Francisville with his wife and two children -- a 13-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl. School officials say Lee and his wife pulled their kids out of school and first fled to Chicago, then Atlanta. Police say his wife and children are...

Derrick Todd Lee, 34, has a criminal record that includes a two-year prison term for burglary and a history of stalking and "peeping Tom" incidents. He lived in St. Francisville with his wife and two children -- a 13-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl. School officials say Lee and his wife pulled their kids out of school and first fled to Chicago, then Atlanta. Police say his wife and children are...

Danny Harold Rolling (May 26, 1954 – October 25, 2006), known as The Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five college students in Gainesville, Florida over four days in August 1990. He later confessed to raping several of his victims, committing a triple homicide in his home city of Shreveport, Louisiana, and attempting to murder his father in May 1990. In total, Rolling...

Courtney Marie Seilhammer was implicated in a tragic event that centered around the death of her child, which authorities classified as a murder due to the manner in which the crime was executed. The allegations suggested that Courney Seilhammer used acetone, a highly volatile and flammable chemical, in a manner that indicated premeditated intentions. Reports indicate that she was accused of using...

Randy Stewart Doran was last heard from in early April of 1978 by postcard. Randy was known to hitchhike across the country; He was born in California, but known to travel to Nevada and Florida. He was believed to have been working on a boat dock in New Orleans, Louisiana, just prior to his disappearance. The boat he was thought to be working on was the SS President but he was never heard or seen...

A Louisiana woman was ordered to pay her accused rapist child support after the sheriff’s office '’dropped the ball'’. Crysta Abelseth was ordered to relinquish custody of her teenage daughter and pay child support to her accused rapist. Crysta Abelseth pressed criminal charges against the man but the Sheriff's Department never acted. For more information about the Stalking Prevention, Awareness,...

Kathleen Mouton shot the victim several times before fleeing the scene after the victim and her son were involved in an altercation at Main Street Grocery and Liquor in Jennings, Louisiana. The matter was brought to trial on six different occasions but continued each time. What was the outcome of this case? Tune in to see the results that will leave you baffled. Copyright © 2024-Present Criminalis...

Johnathan Bothwell, found himself ensnared in a web of betrayal and deception. Johnathan, at the tender age of 18, was unfortunately discovered lifeless within the confines of his own residence, the victim of a ruthless armed robbery gone awry. Deputies found 18-year-old Johnathan Bothwell shot to death in his home. Another individual located in the home where the intruder then did the imaginable...

The investigation into Sullivan began in July 2022 after a teenage girl reported to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office that Sullivan had sexually assaulted her several times when she was 14 years old. The teen additionally claimed that Sullivan had sexually groomed her and used threats of violence against her and her family to prevent the assaults from being reported. The assaults resulted in...