For Criming Out Loud

Join us for part two as we discuss the deaths of our victims and the theories behind why they met their fate. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuba_County_Five https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a60396338/gary-mathias-yuba-five/ https://dyatlovpass.com/page.php?language_id=1&id=21751 https://historicflix.com/the-yuba-county-five/

In 1978, five young men set out for a basketball game, but they never made it home. What followed was one of the most baffling cases in California's true crime history—the disappearance of the Yuba County Five. On a cold winter night, Jack, Gary, William, Theodore, and Marty were last seen driving toward a game in a remote area of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Days later, their vehicle was found ab...

In today’s episode, we explore the unsolved murder of 16-year-old Beverly Jarosz. Since 1964 her case has remained cold, even after decades of investigation. We discuss potential suspects, mysterious gifts, and the chilling evidence that points to a stalker. Tune in for this haunting true crime story. Sources: https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2014/12/beverly_jarosz_murder_50_years.html https://morb...

Donna Doll was a driven and hardworking college student who was making her way in the world until one night when she disappeared. Her body was later discovered with some wild and suspicious clues that still to this day have left everyone with questions. Was she murdered or just the victim of an accident? And what do the five pounds of potatoes found in her stomach have to do with it? Sources: http...

In today’s episode, we cover the tragic and puzzling case of Ellen Greenberg, whose death was initially ruled a suicide despite evidence pointing somewhere, or to someone, else. With new developments and a legal battle led by her family, this case may finally get the justice it deserves. Tune in for the full story. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/us/ellen-greenberg-philadelphia-case-update...

In this haunting episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Mekayla Bali, a 16-year-old high school student from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. On the morning of April 12, 2016, Mekayla was seen in several places across town involved in unusual activity. What followed was a trail of cryptic clues, mysterious social media activity, and a growing web of questions. As investigators work to piece...

In this episode, we dive into the eerie mysteries of the Bennington Triangle, a stretch of land in Vermont where strange disappearances and unsettling encounters have plagued the area for decades. From Bigfoot sightings to UFOs and phantom hitchhikers, this cursed region has seen its fair share of unexplained events. We’ll focus on the mysterious disappearances of people like Paula Welden, James T...

In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Grace Millane, a British backpacker killed in New Zealand in December 2018. Grace met Jesse Kempson on Tinder, and after a night of drinking, she was found dead in his hotel room. We discuss the investigation, his disturbing actions afterward, and his eventual conviction for murder. https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/109205584/Missing-backpacker-Grace...

In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Susan Woods, a Texas woman brutally murdered in 1987. It wasn’t until 2006 that an old acquaintance was arrested and confessed to her murder. We explore the chilling details of the case, the decades-long investigation, and the shocking truth behind Susan’s murder. Sources: https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/joseph-scott-hatl...

In this episode, we delve into the tragic and baffling case of Faith Hedgepeth, a 19-year-old University of North Carolina student whose life was cut short in 2012. Faith was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment, and the case quickly became one of the most puzzling unsolved crimes in the area. With no immediate suspects, investigators were left with more questions than answers, from...

In December 1963, Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, was abducted in a shocking crime that captivated the nation. This episode, we dive into the twists and turns of one of Hollywood's most bizarre true crime cases. Sources: https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/john-stamos-reveals-death-of-barry-keenan-who-kidnapped-frank-sinatra-jr/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_...

In the second episode talking about Gary Ridgway, we dive into the investigation into the Green River killings, how Ridgway got caught, and what he told police. Sources: 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/26/us/green-river-killer-mystery.html 2: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/green-river-killer-today 3: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/green-river-killer-survivors 4: https://www.britannica.com/bio...

Gary Ridgway, who is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, was responsible for the murders of at least 49 women. In part one of this story we cover Ridgeway's early life and his crimes leading up to his twenty year killing spree. Sources: 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/26/us/green-river-killer-mystery.html 2: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/green-river-killer-today 3: h...

On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their driver was hijacked in the small town of Chowchilla, California. Join us as we recount the story of the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping, break down the events of that fateful day, and explore the psychological impact on the survivors. Sources: 1: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-jodi-heffington-survivor-lifelong-fig...

In this chilling episode, we dive into one of the most infamous true crime cases in American history: the brutal murders of the DeFeo family in Amityville, New York. On November 13, 1974, six members of the DeFeo family—Ronald Sr., Louise, and their four children—were found shot to death in their home on Ocean Avenue. The crime sent shockwaves through the community and would go on to inspire count...

In this week’s episode, we dive into the perplexing and tragic case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a young woman whose death in 2010 remains shrouded in controversy and unanswered questions. Found dead in a garbage chute of her Melbourne apartment building, the circumstances surrounding Phoebe's death sparked widespread speculation—was it an accident, suicide, or something far more sinister? Sources: https:/...

Keith Reinhard was a man in his late forties who decided to take a sabbatical to a small town in Colorado. While there, he learned of the story of a local man who disappeared and the mystery became his obsession. In an eerie turn of events he met the same fate as the man from that mystery. Sources: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Keith_Reinhard https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/keith...

Sherri Rasmussen fell in love with John Ruetten in 1985. Little did she know that John came with another woman that was still in the picture. The other woman? An LAPD cop named Stephanie Lazarus. In this week’s episode, a love triangle turns deadly and 23 years will pass before Sherri get’s justice. Sources: 1: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/sherri-rasmussens-family-remembers-california-woman-k...

It's a Halloween double feature, y'all! Today we're talking about some unsolved, old-timey axe murders and a case with ghosts in the walls and dark turns at the end. Daniel LaPlante Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplante https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-gustafson-murders/34908982/ https://www.esquire.com/news-politi...

On Halloween night, two roomates were tragically murdered in their home by an intruder while their third roommate was downstairs sleeping. Police worked hard to find the killer, but a surprising twist would bring the case to a close. Sources: 1. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nightmare-in-napa-19-04-2007/ 2. https://www.crimescenecleanup.com/napa-ca-halloween-massacre/ 3. https://www.sfgate.com/baya...

In this chilling case, a love of horror movies and serial killers inspired two deranged teenagers to end the life of their friend, Cassie Stoddart. What happened to Cassie was truly a nightmare, something straight out of Scream. Videotapes: ⁠https://archive.org/details/draper-adamcik-tape⁠ Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/cassie-jo-stoddart https://crimesandcuriosities.medium.com/the-screa...

Stacey Castor will go down in history as the woman who almost got away with murder if it hadn't been for her kryptonite: the pronunciation of the word anti-freeze. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/Story?id=7394363&page=4 https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2020/01/stacey-castor-on-lifetime-5-chilling-details-from-syracuses-2009-antifreeze-murder-trial.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/timeline-bla...

Now that we’ve talked about Jack the Ripper’s victims, in part two we’ll talk about how he got his name, what job he may have had, who he might have been, and how the world can’t stop being intrigued with the mystery of The Whitechapel Murderer (aka SAUCY JACK). Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/jack-the-ripper https://www.fmhac....

Jack the Ripper has infamously gone down in history as the first and one of the most brutal serial killers in history.

Episode 15: In 1955 a well-traveled yacht named the MV Joyita was found severely damaged, but still floating, 600 miles from its destination. Authorities were mystified, but the biggest head scratcher: Where were the 25 people that had been passengers on the ship? Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Joyita https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/author-says-hes-solved-mv-joyita-mystery-47-years-later...