Criminology

In 1989, Rebecca Shaeffer was just hitting her stride as an actress. She was coming off a three-year stint on a television show, My Sister Sam, opposite Pam Dawber. Robert John Barbo had been stalking Rebecca, though she was unaware of it. His obsession would end in tragedy. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Rebecca Shaeffer and other instances of stalkers targeting celebrities. Stalking is a sca...

Dating back to 2022, at least 11 scientists or people with high security clearance levels have gone missing or been murdered. This has caused speculation to run rampant and has fueled many different conspiracy theories online. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the missing and murdered scientists. But it's not just the online community that has fueled speculation regarding these cases. The White H...

In May 2004, suitcases filled with body parts were discovered around the Chesapeake Bay area. It took the police some time to identify that the remains belonged to Bill McGuire. This was in large part because Bill had not been reported missing, so the authorities turned their attention to his wife, Melanie.  Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what the media has dubbed "The Suitcase Murder." Melani...

Just before 11 PM on August 11th, 2009, Ryan Widmer called 911, requesting help at his home in Hamilton Township, Ohio. According to Ryan, His wife, twenty-four-year-old Sarah Widmer, had fallen asleep while she was taking a bath and accidentally drowned. Police quickly became suspicious of his story. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Sarah Widmer. Ryan's story was picked apart, and...

On October 26th, 2015, 18-year-old Ebby Jane Steppach was reported missing. She was last seen leaving her grandparents' home in West Little Rock, Arkansas, around 8 PM on the 24th. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Ebby Steppach. Three years, Ebby's body was found less than 20 yards from where her car was found after she disappeared. Before she went missing, Ebby dropped a bombshell on her stepfa...

On the night of August 8th, 2018, Thomas Perez Jr. of Fontana, CA called the Fontana Police Department to report that his father, Thomas Perez Sr., had been missing for about seventeen hours. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Thomas Perez Jr. Thomas caught the attention of the police by the way he was acting when they arrived. They also discovered that bleach had been used inside the house, blood...

Brendan and Christine Banfield had been together for nineteen years. They dated for many years, got married, and had a daughter named Valerie. The family was living in Herndon, Virginia, and because of their busy schedules they decided to hire a nanny. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has been called "The Au Pair Murders" by the press. On the morning of February 24th, 2023, Juliana Magalhae...

The Oakland County child killer was responsible for the murders of at least 4 children in Oakland County, MI, in 1976 and 1977. Technically, we don't know whether it's a single killer or multiple killers. What we do know is that these murders shocked that area of Michigan and forever changed the lives of the people there, not just the families of the victims, but the entire community. Join Mike an...

The Oakland County child killer was responsible for the murders of at least 4 children in Oakland County, MI, in 1976 and 1977. Technically, we don't know whether it's a single killer or multiple killers. What we do know is that these murders shocked that area of Michigan and forever changed the lives of the people there, not just the families of the victims, but the entire community. Join Mike an...

In 2015, 22-year-old Asia Brown and her 2-year-old son Ashton Brown disappeared. On February 22nd, a friend of Asia called 911 to report her missing after she failed to show up to work for two days. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Asia and Ashton Brown. On February 20th, Asia was active on her social media accounts and was seen on surveillance video at an Autozon...

Valentine's Day is traditionally a special day filled with love and happy memories - but not all the time, and in this episode we are talking about the murders of Jodi Serrin and Carolyn Eaton.  Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Jodi Serrin and Carolyn Eaton. Jodi was murdered on Valentine's Day in 2007, and the mysteries surrounding her murder took over a decade to solve. Carolyn...

  Nancy Guthrie was seen by anyone in her family just before ten PM on January 31st, when a family member dropped her off at her home. Police now believe that she was abducted from her home by an unknown assailant. This case has made headlines for weeks now, with new details coming out daily. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie. Nancy's daugh...

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On May 12th, 2022, eighteen-year-olds Hadlie Monroe and Kane Fairbank went on their second date. The first date went great, and Hadlie was excited. But this date went differently, with Kane attacking Hadlie with a knife. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Kane Fairbank. Thankfully, Hadlie was able to get away and survive. But, that same night, Kane went on to attack another woman. Law enforcement...

Several shocking crimes took place within one specific area, Livingston County, MI. For years, investigators wondered if these crimes were connected and if there was some sort of deranged serial killer on the loose there. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Livingston County murders. Understandably, residents there were uneasy and they wondered if their friend, neighbor, coworker, or someone ri...

James and Angela Craig were married in the year 2000. Over the next twenty years, they built a beautiful life together. They had six children — five daughters and one son. But sadly, and quite suddenly, in March of 2023, Angela began to experience serious health issues. She didn't know it then, but she had just days to live. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Angela Craig. At forty-th...

Three-year-old Diamond and ten-year-old Tionda Bradley were reported missing on the evening of July 6th, 2001. That day, their mother, Tracey, had left them home alone while she went to work. She left at about 6:30 a.m., and she returned home to find the house empty just before noon. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearances of Diamond and Tionda Bradley. This is a case mired in suspic...

In this episode we are talking about the Weaver family. Ward Weaver Jr., Ward Weaver III, and Francis Weaver are three generations of Weavers who displayed vicious criminality. All experienced violence during childhood and went on to repeat the cycle of violence. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Weaver family. Ward Weaver Jr committed murder and sexual assault. His son Ward Weaver III abduct...

On Friday, November 24th, 1989, eighteen-year-old Amanda Stavik, who went by Mandy, went for a run around 2:30 in the afternoon. Kyra, the family's German Shepherd, ran with her. This run was often a family affair, with Mandy's mother, Mary, joining on her bike. Because of the holiday, though, Mary was busy at the time, so Mandy decided to head out alone. When Kyra returned to the family home with...

Although we are off for a holiday break, we wanted to bring you this replay episode from the Criminology vault. It's the case of Rhonda Hinson which originally aired on 237 in December, 2022.  We will be back with all new episodes starting January 3, 2026. Happy holidays!   On December 22nd, 1981, 19-year-old Rhonda Annette Hinson headed to an office Christmas party. In the early morning of the 23...

In 2007, in Carnation, Washington, a terrible tragedy unfolded. When 61-year-old Judy Anderson didn't show up to work on December 26th, a friend and co-worker drove to her place. What she discovered was an unimaginable scene. Six members of the Anderson family, including Judy's husband Wayne, were found dead inside the home. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Carnation murders. Three generatio...

In 1975, 22-year-old Judy Lord was suffocated and strangled in her Concord, NH apartment. From early on, police felt that they had a strong suspect, Ernie Gable, and even physical evidence that may help to prove it. But the case remained cold for decades. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Judy Lord. The technology the authorities had at their disposal was extremely limited in 1975. In...

On April 13th, 2011, twenty-year-old Holly Bobo, a nursing student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was abducted from her Darden, Tennessee home. She woke up early that morning to study for an 8 AM exam. Her parents were at work, but her brother was home and saw her outside with a man he thought was her boyfriend. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Holly Bobo. There were som...

On August 12th, 1967, Buford and Pauline Pusser were ambushed while driving, and Pauline was fatally shot. Buford was shot in the jaw. Buford Pusser was the Sheriff of McNairy County in Tennessee and built a name for himself as tough on crime. He made many enemies, and it was thought that one of these enemies had shot him and killed his wife. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Paulin...

Melodee Buzzard was reported missing on October 14th, 2025, by an administrator at the Lompoc Unified School District in Lompoc, CA.  This kicked off an investigation into Melodee's welfare that has taken many strange twists and turns. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard. When the authorities contacted Melodee's mother, Ashlee, she was reportedly less than coope...