Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

The Garfield Heights community remained gripped by fear and confusion years after Beverly Jarosz's unsolved murder in 1964. Questions lingered, and with each passing year, hope for answers seemed to diminish, yet the desire for truth and justice only intensified. Beverly's life was a vision of youthful aspirations, often remembered for her artistic talents and kind nature. This episode con...

In 1964, Beverly Jarosz was brutally murdered in her Garfield Heights home, a mystery that haunted the community. Beverly was just 16 years old, a young woman full of promise with dreams on the horizon. Her untimely death left family and friends shattered, with the pain of her loss rippling across decades. This episode revisits the chilling unsolved case from Season 8 of Foul Play, exploring Bever...

Garfield Heights: The 1964 unsolved murder of 16-year-old Beverly Jarosz still haunts... In our Season 8 premiere, Foul Play re-examines one of Ohio's most baffling cold cases. Beverly was a promising young girl with dreams that would never materialize. Her brutal murder left a scar on the community of Garfield Heights. This episode dives into her life, she was known for her intelligence and k...

Kristie and David Evans: a tale of passion and peril shortly chronicled in 'The Deceptive Facade'. In the quiet town of Roland, Oklahoma, the Evans story unfolds, filled with lust, despair, and a dark implosion that shook their community. Kristie Evans, a woman connected by love and lament, appeared as an ordinary small-town mother and spouse. However, beneath this layer of normalcy lurked...

A case of love turned lethal, the Ann and Anthony Anastasi story reveals a 'Norman Rockwell Nightmare'. Embedded in what seemed an idyllic family life in Maryland, this narrative morphs into a tale consumed by jealousy, rage, and murder. Ann and Anthony Anastasi were the picture of American suburban success, their lives peppered with the usual joys and challenges of raising a family. But b...

Teresa Lancaster's journey reveals profound elements of courage and resilience in the shadow of Sister Cathy... In Episode 80, we explore Teresa Lancaster's transformative journey from trauma to empowerment, a important voice in the ongoing quest for justice for Sister Cathy Cesnik. Season 2 brings the turmoil of Baltimore's darkest secrets to light, advocating for victims' voices...

High school hallways whisper of a 'Murderous Soul'. This episode examines into how true crime is being used as an educational tool. A teacher in Hartwell, Georgia, has ingeniously crafted a curriculum around criminal mysteries to spark interest in World History among her students. Before the crime ties were ever introduced, these students were typical teenagers facing the usual academic pr...

The Suffolk Strangler's reign of fear was drawing to a close, but not before further tragedies left indelible marks on Ipswich. In our third episode, we examine the final acts of the horrific spree, as law enforcement and community efforts converged towards justice. The stories of those lost, living with bright futures now extinguished, haunt the narrative yet inspire the relentless pursuit of...

As the Suffolk Strangler continued his deadly spree, the town of Ipswich descended further into fear, grappling with an unfolding horror narrative. Episode two probes deeper into the timeline, scrutinizing the escalating pattern that eluded early capture. Each victim's story offers poignant glances into lives tragically cut short, and who they left behind. While the public clamored for action,...

In 2006, the quiet town of Ipswich, Suffolk, was rocked by the terrifying presence of the Suffolk Strangler. Over a brief six-week span, five women were found murdered, plunging the community into fear and paranoia. This episode starts our investigation into these heinous acts, setting the stage for the unfolding horror. The victims, all vibrant women with dreams and hopes, became symbols of vulne...

In this harrowing one-off episode we examine into the dark and tragic tale of David Early, a man whose life story is a stark reminder of the complexities of criminal rehabilitation and the catastrophic consequences when it fails. David Early's life was a revolving door of incarceration and fleeting freedom, marked by a string of crimes and multiple stints behind bars. This episode takes a deep...

In a glittering high-rise of Hong Kong, the Robert Kissel Mystery unfolds. A tale of wealth and deceit, where Robert Kissel's murder unveils darker truths hidden behind a facade of opulence and tranquility. This episode explores how Robert, a successful investment banker, seemed to have it all, wealth, a family, and a high-flying career. Yet, within the walls of his lavish home, a tempest brew...

The grizzly crime committed by the Papin sisters in 1933 Le Mans, France, unfolded like a gruesome opera. Christine and Léa Papin, domestic workers in an affluent household, committed one of the most bewildering crimes in French history, painting a dark portrait of class struggle and psychological unrest. Before the crime, the Papin sisters were ordinary service workers, seen but often ignored by...

As Christmas loomed in 1985, the quiet town of Longview, Washington, was shattered by the heinous Maurin murders. The holiday season turned dark when the elderly couple vanished just days before Christmas. Their brutal end in Longview remains a chilling reminder of a festive season marred by tragedy. we examine into the story of the Maurin couple, a well-liked pair whose lives reflected the idylli...

Fayetteville's Sodder Family fire mystery remains unsolved... Traverse the decades-old enigma involving the Sodder Family and the mysterious fire that changed their lives forever. This episode revisits the simmering questions surrounding the tragic Christmas Eve fire of 1945. The Sodder children transcended familiar household identities to embody a haunting mystery. Before the fire, the Sodder...

Calumet's Italian Hall tragedy left a haunting Christmas shadow... Explore the heartbreaking disaster at the Italian Hall, which claimed many lives on Christmas Eve and left a lasting impact. we recount the events leading to one of Michigan's most tragic mining community events and its profound aftermath. Those lost in the tragedy were miners and their families, seeking community and celeb...

Chicago's real-life horrors behind 'Candyman' echo chillingly... Dive into the haunting parallels between fact and fiction in Chicago, where the mythology of 'Candyman' intersects with chilling truths. This one-off episode dissects the real-life inspirations that haunted the Cabrini-Green neighborhood and the chilling events that unfolded there. The victims of these real-life h...

New Jersey's own Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter faced fate's cruel punches... Follow Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter's tumultuous journey through a storm of injustice, where racial tensions and misjudgment intertwined in a struggle for truth. This compelling one-off episode traces the incredible life of the boxer wrongfully imprisoned, whose defiant fight against fate is a story for...

Baltimore's unsolved mystery intensifies as Sister Cathy Cesnik's murder leads us into hidden paths through a... of Foul Play, we examine into the perplexing web surrounding Sister Cathy Cesnik's tragic death. Joined by an insider known as 'the brother,' we uncover gripping insights and untold stories that deepen the intrigue. Season 2 of our podcast focuses on the mysteries su...

South Carolina was rocked by the toxic deception of Lana Clayton... A chilling modern tale echoing ancient practices, this episode examines into the chilling case of Lana Clayton, whose actions led to an unexpected murder, reminiscent of sinister methods from the past. In this gripping one-off episode, we examine into how a seemingly loving relationship unravelled into a shocking crime scene. Lana...

In 1929, Chicago's crime war climaxed with a Valentine's massacre, learn about this bloody turning point in gang history... The St. Valentine's Day Massacre reflects infamous Chicago's prohibition era, a time when gang rivalry reached its brutal zenith. Seven men gunned down, Chicago's streets ran red with the blood of warring factions, epitomizing the vicious rivalry between A...

Unveil the veiled as we venture into Dr. Richter's office to uncover dark secrets tied to Sister Cathy's chilling case. Foul Play's 78th episode in season two presents Liz's brave revelations as a former medical assistant, sharing significant discoveries from her time with Dr. Christian Richter. Her account adds a harrowing dimension to Sister Cathy's already complex mystery. B...

Unearth the chilling connections in the Pamela Conyers case, entwined with Sister Cathy's unresolved enigma. This episode examines into another heart-wrenching mystery that potentially intersects the unsolved cases of Sister Cathy Cesnik and Joyce Malecki. Season 2, Episode 77 of our series investigates the harrowing narrative of Pamela Conyers, weaving a story told by her niece Ingrid, offeri...

Immerse deeper as Sister Cathy's live Q&A session progresses, revealing profound insights into an ongoing investigation. In the second part of our live inquiry into Sister Cathy's case, Shane and Gemma continue to peel back layers of intrigue that have held public interest for decades. Season 2 returns with an episode that offers even more intimate access and deeper dives into the endu...

Step into the unsolved as Sister Cathy's live Q&A initiates, turning once-quiet speculations into fervent public discourse. The first of our live, interactive sessions brings the mystery of Sister Cathy to life in a way never before experienced. In Season 2, Episode 75, Foul Play examines new threads in the ongoing investigation, giving audience members a rare opportunity to engage with th...