GRIMM: A True Crime Podcast

Lori Vallow was described by many as a devout Mormon and an attentive, caring mother. But as the years went on, Lori’s religious beliefs began to diverge from the teachings of the Church. Marina tells us how Lori, led by her idol, doomsday author Chad Daybell, began preparing for the second coming of Christ and nothing was going to stand in her way of completing her mission from God.

On January 21st, 1891, Helen Potts begrudgingly swallowed the last dose of her prescription and went to sleep. What transpired that night and the ensuing trial was the story of the century, as the newspapers called it. In reality, it illustrated the culture of the times: the unconsenting silence of women, the significance of social status, and the importance of one’s reputation above nearly all el...

In the fall of 2012, Cari Farver disappeared without a trace…well, almost. Shortly after Cari was last seen, her ex-boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, started receiving a slew of harassing messages. Dave wasn’t the only one - Cari set her sights on all the women in his life. Over the course of almost 5 years, more than 20,000 emails and text messages would be sent from Cari. But when a team of investigators...

In this episode, Marina covers the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who by all appearances, was a petite little girl, wheelchair bound due to her myriad of disabling conditions. She suffered from chromosomal defects, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, severe asthma, sleep apnea, and hearing and vision problems and her conditions were all expertly managed by her mother and sole caretaker, Dee Dee Blanchard...

Beginning in December 2000, a sudden increase in deaths of mostly elderly patients at a small hospital in northern Texas raised eyebrows but not concerns. The tiny town of Nocona found itself writing obituary after obituary, and no one seemed more sympathetic than well-known Nurse Vickie, who was always present when townspeople’s loved ones passed. Tune in to this episode to learn why this nurse’s...

In July of 2015, Tiffany Valiante wandered off into the night after an argument with her mother and a friend. Hours later, Tiffany’s body would be found - she had been hit by a train and didn’t survive her injuries. Authorities were quick to rule her death a suicide, but is that what really happened? Tiffany’s family thinks otherwise and after today’s episode, you might too! Important Links: * Pet...

In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased their dream home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. Derek and Maria Broaddus were excited to move in with their 3 children after the renovations were complete. But everything changed when Derek checked the mail at their new home and found a white card shaped envelope with thick handwriting addressed to “the new owner.” Inside, the envelope contained a...

On February 13th, 2017 in Delphi, Indiana, 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams decided to enjoy the unseasonably warm day by walking the trails in their town, like they had plenty of times before. But when Libby’s father arrived to pick them up, they were nowhere to be found. A town-wide manhunt uncovered their bodies in a nearby ravine, but what makes this case truly unbelievab...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! It seems like every year, news outlets report on the dangers that may be lurking in your child’s Halloween candy. But has there ever been a confirmed case of a child receiving and ingesting poisoned Halloween candy from a stranger? Or is this nothing more than an urban legend that’s been perpetuated throughout the years? In today’s episode, Colby dives into the history of events...

In 1996, 19 year old Kristin Smart was at a college house party when she stumbled outside and passed out on the lawn. Kristin was unable to stand on her own and was helped up by two classmates who began to walk her home. At the same time, another classmate, Paul Flores, emerged from the shadows and offered to help, taking over and putting an arm around Kristin’s waist. After a short walk and a bri...

When a woman and her children are viciously attacked in their home in a quiet Rhode Island neighborhood, the community reeled, their confident sense of security violently shaken. They knew they were looking for a cold-blooded killer, but they could never imagine the face behind the evil lurking right in their backyards. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Laura tell us about Craig Price, the Wa...

SURPRISE!! We know we left you hanging at the end of this week’s episode so we decided to release part 2 a little early for you! In our conclusion, Colby tells us Dennis’ side of the story. What happened to each of our co-conspirators? Listen in to find out!

There is a fine line between love and obsession and in the summer of 1987, Dennis Coleman stepped right over that line! When his 16 year old girlfriend, Karin Aparo’s, mother, Joyce Aparo, is found murdered, Dennis quickly finds himself at the center of the investigation. The story that unfolds reveals a conspiracy plot with the mastermind as none other than Joyce’s daughter herself. This is one y...

Grimmlin Suggestions is an episode for you by you! There is no case too small and every story deserves to be told. In this episode, Marina discusses the heartbreaking murder of Samantha Josephson that occurred at the hands of a man she mistook for her Uber driver and how her family continues to keep her memory alive while trying to protect others from the same fate with the #whatsmyname movement....

Growing up, Karl Tanzler had seen the vision of a woman who told him that he was destined to be with a dark-haired beauty. When he first laid eyes on Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos, he knew that his destiny had been fulfilled. In this episode, Marina discusses how Karl’s triumph in finding Elena turned to tragedy, causing Karl to take actions that would make his love story infamous. Shout out to the...

In the 1890s, Chicago was gearing up for the World’s Columbian Exposition, a fair so grand that it would leave no question as to the city’s ability to rebuild after the Great Fire of 1871, and the country’s industrial prowess. But this excitement gave cover for more sinister activities; a convenience enjoyed by H. H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer.

The opportunity that was too good to be true, was *exactly* just that. In early 2008, 24 year old realtor Lindsay Buziak received a phone call from a mysterious new client looking to purchase a new home in Victoria, BC for her and her husband. The client was looking to move very quickly and had a sizable budget of $1 Million! What Lindsay didn’t know was that the showing they scheduled was actuall...

Police enter the home of John Price around 9:00 in the morning. The display created by Katherine Knight that slowly comes into focus is more gruesome than the officer’s worst nightmare. Join us as Marina goes through the unbelievable life story of Katherine Knight and the unspeakable crime she committed against John Price.

At approximately 1:45am on Monday, August 14th, 2018, Shanann Watts returned from a weekend business trip to her idyllic home and family. Footage from the security camera at the front door shows that she made it safely inside, but neither Shanann, nor her innocent children sound asleep in their beds, would ever be heard from again. In this week’s episode, Laura describes the GRIMM circumstances su...

On November 17, 1973, five teenagers from South Dakota gathered around a campfire in Gitchie Manitou State Park. Unfortunately for them, the Fryer brothers were also out in the park that night with far less innocent intentions. Listen in as Colby recounts the horrifying tragedy that took place on that fateful night and the sole survivor’s crusade for justice for her friends. Warning - you will nev...

On December 2, 2010, Phoebe Handsjuk entered the 12th floor garbage chute at the swanky Balencea apartments in Melbourne Australia and fell nearly 100 feet into the trash compactor before being dumped into the garbage bins below. Marina discusses Phoebe’s life and the circumstances surrounding her death so that you can decide for yourself whether Phoebe’s fall was an act of suicide, a tragic accid...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is graphic and contains discussion of sexual torture. The toy box is the actual stuff of nightmares. On this week’s episode, Laura takes us through the horrors dreamed into life by self-proclaimed “sexual scientist” David Parker Ray and the mental and physical torture that he inflicted on his victims.

On June 4, 2004, Marvin Heemeyer set out on a mission to punish the town of Granby, CO after a series of bitter zoning disputes. For more than 2 hours, Marvin used his armored bulldozer to terrorize the town, destroying building after building. What drove a self proclaimed reasonable man to this point and what was the extent of the damage?

On Friday the 13th, Kitty’s screams rang through the quiet city streets, waking her neighbors. Had someone taken action, she may have survived. But this is a different story… In this episode, Marina discusses the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese, the witnesses that made her case infamous, and the social psychological research inspired by her death.

In the final chapter of this 2 part episode, Laura provides additional details and evidence related to Rebecca and Max’s deaths. Max’s death was ruled an accident and Rebecca’s a suicide, but what does the evidence really say? You be the judge.