GRIMM: A True Crime Podcast

When 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten vanished just a few hundred feet from home, her small Missouri town sprang into action—searching woods, knocking on doors, and hoping for the best. But the truth behind her disappearance would stun even seasoned investigators. In this episode, we walk through the heartbreaking case that raised difficult questions about justice, rehabilitation, and the capacity for v...

When Somerset staff dug into Charles Cullen’s medication logs, the pieces finally started falling into place. In Part 2, Lisa takes us through the investigation that exposed Cullen’s pattern of quiet killings, the legal fallout, and the staggering number of lives he may have claimed—while hospitals looked the other way.

Charles Cullen was supposed to keep patients alive. Instead, he became one of America’s most prolific serial killers. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Marina’s sister Lisa is back by popular demand to tell the story of Cullen’s troubled early life, his path into nursing, and the suspicious deaths that followed him from hospital to hospital. By the time Somerset Medical Center started questioning...

In December of 2021, police in Manchester, New Hampshire made a stunning announcement: a little girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing and no one had seen her for more than two years. Her father, Adam Montgomery, who had recently fought to obtain custody of her, claimed that she was with her biological mother, but police knew that wasn’t true. Where was Harmony? It was Adam’s estranged wife, Ka...

When Betsy Faria was found stabbed to death in her Missouri home, suspicion quickly fell on her husband, Russ. He had an alibi. He had no blood on him. But none of that seemed to matter. As police built their case, another figure stayed quietly in the background: Pam Hupp—Betsy’s friend, the last person to see her alive, and the unexpected beneficiary of her life insurance policy. In this episode,...

We say it all the time—so now it’s a series. “We Digress” is true crime adjacent: strange stories, interviews, and the stuff that doesn’t fit neatly into a regular episode. There are people who say they can communicate with the dead—not as a trick or a party game, but as a calling. They call themselves mediums. To some, it’s a sacred gift. To others, it’s hard to believe. Join us for a special epi...

Joseph Metheny, a six foot, 500 pound man nicknamed “Tiny” claimed to have killed 10+ people in Baltimore, Maryland. He has become infamous for more than just the lives he allegedly claimed. According to Joe, he served up BBQ human meat at a roadside stand. Was Joe as savage a killer as he said? Or were his tales as tall as him?

When 30-year-old Emily Lambert vanished during a weekend trip to New Mexico in March 2014, her friends and family were left desperate for answers. What began as a fun getaway soon spiraled into a chilling mystery involving inconsistent stories, hidden motives, and a shocking confession. In this episode, we retrace Emily’s final hours, examine the investigation that followed, and uncover the distur...

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In 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown, a “killer couple,” went on an almost 2 month crime spree across four states that left eight people dead. Once they were finally captured, the states took turns trying the couple for their crimes, stacking up death sentences.

In 1981, Cabin 28 in the remote town of Keddie, California became the site of a brutal triple homicide—and a missing child. Decades later, the case is still unsolved, but not forgotten. In this episode, we dig into the timeline, the suspects, the missteps, and the strange twists that continue to haunt this story over 40 years later.

Joseph Kallinger was a father, a cobbler—and a deeply disturbed man whose unraveling mind would lead to a series of unthinkable crimes. In this episode, we dig into the psychological roots of his violence, the early warning signs, and the twisted dynamic with his teenage son that turned delusions into deadly reality.

**Special Edition** On February 17, 2025, firefighters in Connecticut arrived at a home in Waterbury in response to a 911 call from Kimberly Sullivan. She told dispatchers that her step-son was inside and that he needed an ambulance. The firefighters were unprepared for the GRIMM discovery within. Kimberly's step-son had collapsed in the house, but it was clear that he was suffering from more than...

Looking for more GRIMM? Subscribe to our Patreon to unlock additional bonus content, including Patreon Bonus Episode 1, where Marina dives into the tragic circumstances that led to the murder of college athlete Lauren McCluskey by her ex-boyfriend, Melvin Rowland.

The Chundawat Family was an average middle class family with 3 generations living under one roof; they were close knit, pious and well-respected local business owners. But no one around them knew the secrets behind the walls of their home that led to the death of all 11 family members. Was it murder, suicide, or something else?

In the first part of this unbelievable true story, we introduced the Texas 7—seven dangerous men with a history of violent crimes and a bold escape plan. On December 13th, 2000, they broke free from a maximum-security prison in a daring, meticulously executed escape. With the authorities scrambling in the immediate aftermath, a massive manhunt ensued. In the first few days after their breakout, th...

On a non-descript Wednesday in mid-December 2000, seven dangerous men walked away from a Texas maximum-security prison, orchestrating one of the most brazen escapes in American history. Their plan was nearly flawless, and their escape set off a massive manhunt that saw local, state, and federal authorities scrambling to catch up. Desperate to catch them, police found themselves always one step beh...

In this episode, Laura examines the Excedrin murders, focusing on Stella Nickell and the case that led to the first conviction under federal anti-tampering laws. Then Marina covers the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the arrest of her husband for her suspected murder.

Karen Read’s trial for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, began on April 29, 2024. Her defense: she was being framed by law enforcement. Did the jury believe her? Tune in to the finale of Karen Read to find out.

On January 28, 2022, Karen Read and her Boston Police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, went out for some drinks before she dropped him off at the home of another law enforcement officer, Brian Albert. In the early morning hours of January 29, John was found unresponsive in the snow of Brian Albert’s front lawn. What happened? The police said that Karen hit him with her Lexus and left him for dead....

In this episode, we delve into the unsolved murder of Suzanne Jovin, a 21-year-old Yale senior brutally stabbed 17 times near her off-campus apartment in 1998. Despite extensive investigations and media attention, her case remains a haunting mystery. Join us as we explore the evidence, theories, and lingering questions surrounding one of New Haven’s most infamous cold cases.

Belle Gunness came to the United States from Norway in 1881, in search of the American Dream. Belle seemed to have it all in the beginning— a husband, a daughter, a candy business. But tragedy struck Belle and her family time and time again, making some question whether Belle’s misfortune was coincidental or self-inflicted. Belle’s crimes led to her earning the nicknames the Black Widow of La Port...

In this episode, we examine the chilling story of Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker, the Toolbox Killers. After meeting in prison, the pair forged a twisted bond, leading to a horrifying crime spree in 1979 that claimed the lives of five teenage girls in California. Using meticulous planning and unimaginable cruelty, their crimes shocked the nation and left a haunting legacy. We uncover their dark...

Every town has an Elm Street, and a real life Freddy Krueger lived near the one in Salida, California. In this episode, we discuss the camp and the cult led by Gerald Cruz responsible for the murders on Elm Street.

In part 2 of this unbelievable case, Laura conveys the unimaginable and confusing experience of kidnapped Denise Huskins, and we finally learn about Matthew Muller: the man behind the wetsuit.