Degrees of Crime: A True Crime Breakdown with a Twist

The journey to now has been paved with anguish. That can sum up the events that have brought us to this point with Lori and Chad Daybell. Two people that by all accounts had it all. Decided to take away four innocent lives that should have meant the world to them. They will have to answer for each of them at their individual trials next year. That leaves us who have listened and watched this case...

There is no question that the path that led Lori and Chad down the aisle is one that is unique to many. How could anyone ever expect that these two love birds would marry within a year of meeting. Those would call it love finding its way to two lonely hearts, but those close would call it strange and suspicious. I mean who could blame them for thinking that when Chad's wife death certificate ink w...

“ Where are the kids?” “Lori are the kids safe?” And other questions on the whereabouts of Tylee (16) and JJ (7) were being hurled at Lori Vallow. Lori did not even give the press a glance as she walked side by side with her new husband Chad Daybell. Lori did not seem to have a care in the world and her face looked as it held all the secrets that those desperate to hear were waiting for. But yet s...

Anyone who met Ms. Anna Young would likely tell you the same thing. The 75 year old woman would be describe by many as a god-fearing Christian. Who could miss it by the adorned minivan with Jesus stickers and plate cover on the bumper. However, some would find it hard to be within her presence for more than a few minutes before the tightness in their chest, sweaty palms, and blood pumping became t...

Anyone who saw this picture would be uncomfortable. Not necessarily scared just uncomfortable. The 13 children lined up, neatly dressed in size order. And the obvious unnatural platinum blonde hair. It’s clear something is not quite right with the children in this picture. Who are they? Students? Orphans? Apart of some weird science experiment? No, nothing like that. These children are special. To...

Love can come and go in the blink of an eye. One minute you’re happy and doe eyed, the next the rug is pulled from under your feet and you’re left to pick up the pieces. Love and lose was such a common feeling for Stacy…. And investigators want to know why. Join us as we discuss a mother of an evil kind.

To some this living situation does not seem ideal. A family of eight living in a small ground floor apartment but Shana Decree and her family seemed to be making it work. Of course it was cramped with kids fighting over the bathroom with little to no quit time but it’s where they called home. Nothing seemed out the ordinary, I mean yes the family was a little antisocial but nothing too crazy. Howe...

How could you even question her love for her child? He needed her. All that Lisa was could be summed up by the love and care she gave to her son. Every doctors visit, diagnosis, and ER trip she took in stride with no sign of slowing down. Then how could the police even question her and her devotion as his mother. Join us as we discuss the case of Lisa Hayden-Johnson and how dangerous a mother's lo...

I don’t know about you, but as a girl growing up to see girls on TV having slumber parties was something I could only imagine experiencing. Maybe due to your friend group or parents concern for safety in being over someone’s home. The chance to experience what looks like a right of passage does not always come into a girls life. So when given the opportunity to do it as an adult with all the freed...

Where was Sherri? This was the question that plagued the minds of the Shasta Sheriff’s office and a community combing the area for the wife and mother of two. There seemed to be no leads and no suspects to point to her whereabouts. And on November 24, 2016 when Sherri was picked up miles away from her home bruised and branded the question of what happened to Sherri Papini was hard to grasp. Was sh...

April 3, 2022 probably started like any other for Christian Toby Obumselli. A young successful Nigerian businessman with more money than many people could hope for.  He had a beautiful girlfriend Courtney Tailor whom he lived with in Miami, Florida. By all accounts life for Christian was good, idyllic even. No one could have prepared Christian and his family for what happened April 3. On that day...

What are you usually doing at 5am? Many will say being deep in sleep attempting to grasp those last few hours before the sun touches the sky. Christine Lugo on the other hand is preparing to start her work day.  Opening her Dunkin Donuts for the hustle and bustle of the morning crowd prepared to get their fix of morning coffee. Probably thinking of the who is on shift today or preparing her m...

It's July 27, 1971, 10 year old Brenda Crockett calls her home and when her little sister answers Brenda says "A white man picked me up and I'm heading home in a cab" before hanging up Brenda said "I think I am in Virginia" and ended the call with a tear filled "Bye". This will be one of the last times Brenda Crockett will be heard from again. Sadly, Brenda joined the list of 6 young girls who wer...

In 2010, Philadelphia was caught in the grasp of a serial killer that preyed upon women working what is called the “stroll” in Kensington. Left in the filth and decay of this hard landscape. The women lost in the early winter months are apart of the margins and within the margins of Philadelphia. Join us as we shed light on those cast to the darkness and the man responsible for their tragic end. h...

Imagine just graduating from college. Gone are the 9am classes and all-nighters for a test you barely studied for, now you are stepping foot into adulthood. Preparing for the endless possibilities ahead. Well of course before you set course you may want to travel a little before responsibilities and bills are at your feet. Join us as we discuss the life and loss of Bakari Henderson. A young man se...

Why does a friends betrayal hurt worst than the betrayal of an intimate partner? Maybe it is because they have known you for a long time or the way they seem to understand you the way many can't. Whatever the reason, the dissolving of a friendship can be the worst kind of pain. Join us as we talk about Alexis Crawford a young woman who found out far too late the dark place betrayal can go. https:/...

Where do you feel the most safe? This is the question that comes to mind every now and again. Most people would say their home. The place they can strip away from the daily hustle and bustle of the day. The safe zone that keeps out all the bad in the world, but what if your home was not as safe as you thought? What if the dangers that lay outside have a way to get in? And what if there was no way...

Malcolm X said "The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the black woman."  Imagine being a young black woman in college. You and your family are planning a Christmas dinner in your apartment for this year. But, tragically during Christmas your family is attempting to get answ...

The video seemed innocent enough. A little girl walks close by an older man with bags in her hand, dressed warmly for the February weather outside, without a care in the world down the hallway of a Days Inn and proceeds to their assigned room. But of course, all things are not as they seem. This man is not this little girl's father and this tape will be the last time she is seen again.  Sourc...

It's 7:02 am August 24, 2021 Jelani Day can be seen on CCTV walking on the Illinois State University campus in Normal, dressed in a blue button up collared shirt, black dress pants, and blue face mask waiting for a meeting with his professor. Jelani is seen walking out of on campus building and never makes it to his meeting. The next time he is seen on CCTV is at 9:12am in Beyond/hello cannabis di...