Housewives of True Crime

Join us as we uncover the tragic story of Mackenzie Lueck, a vibrant University of Utah student whose life was taken too soon. We'll walk you through the investigation that led to the arrest of Ayoola Ajayi, revealing the digital clues and community efforts that helped solve the case. This episode dives into the trial and the emotional journey of those seeking justice for Mackenzie... Unlock a...

Join hosts Tabitha Kane and Kelly Evans from Mama Mystery Podcast, as they delve into the chilling case of Jolene Cummings, a beloved hairstylist and mother who vanished without a trace. This episode explores the intricate investigation that followed, revealing shocking twists and the relentless pursuit of justice... Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon com...

In this episode of Housewives of True Crime, Tab and Toks dissect the disturbing revenge plot of Jill and Kent Easter—an affluent Orange County lawyer couple. It began when Jill snapped after PTA mom Kelli Peters described their son as “slow” lining up at school. Emboldened by privilege, the Easters escalated their vendetta: in February 2011, they planted marijuana, Percocet, Vicodin and a pipe in...

This episode revisits the 2021 homicide of newlyweds Crystal Turner (38) and Kylen Schulte (24), who were found shot near their van campsite in the La Sal Mountains. Initially, a “creepy camper” had alarmed them days prior. Investigation focused on Adam Pinkusiewicz - a former coworker exhibiting violent, racist, and paranoid behavior. He matched sightings and video of a Yaris driving away post-sh...

Tabitha Kane welcomes Katherine Schweit — author, journalist, former prosecutor, and retired FBI executive - to Housewives of True Crime. Katherine shares her incredible journey from investigating espionage to leading the FBI’s active shooter program and co-hosting the Stop the Killing podcast. She discusses her first book, inspired by the Sandy Hook tragedy, and her latest, Women Who Talk to the...

This week, Tab welcomes the one and only Mama Margot from Military Murder and The Alternate to break down the heartbreaking case of Sade Robinson. Sade was a vibrant 19-year-old college student in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with dreams and a bright future - until a Tinder date turned into a real-life nightmare. When Sade didn’t return home, a disturbing trail of evidence emerged, leading to an arrest t...

Today, Tab unpacksthe harrowing 1987 strangulation of Peggy Railey, wife of rising Dallas pastor Walker Railey. Found comatose in her garage, Peggy never regained consciousness. Suspicion fell on Walker - whose alibi collapsed under cellphone records, polygraph inconsistencies, and revelations of an affair with Lucy Papillon. Though acquitted in criminal court due to “beyond a reasonable doubt” st...

Today, Tab and guest host Jules Thorp are discussing the case of Grant Solomon - a seemingly perfect high school baseball star whose death rocked Tennessee society. On July 20, 2020, Grant’s father called it a freak accident: the teen was allegedly dragged beneath his own pickup and found crushed in a ditch. But whispers fly—why were there no abrasions on Grant’s clothes or skin , and why did the...

Part 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/part-1-dan-fatal-132090125?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link In this explosive episode, Tab and guest Mama Margot unpack the 2014 murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Dan was gunned own in his garage amid a bitter divorce and custody battle with ex-wife Wendi Adelson. The...

In this explosive episode, Tab and guest Mama Margot unpack the 2014 murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Dan was gunned down in his garage amid a bitter divorce and custody battle with ex-wife Wendi Adelson. They examine the alleged role of the Adelson family – including Wendi, her mother Donna, and brother Charlie – in orchestrating the murder. The duo also covers the convictions of...

Today, Tab is joined by the amazing Margot from Military Murder to unpack one of the wildest international stories we’ve covered - Jonathan Jacob Meijer, the so-called “serial sperm donor.” From the Netherlands to Australia, Meijer is accused of fathering over 500 children across the globe, deceiving parents and fertility clinics along the way. Tab and Margot dive into the legal loopholes, ethical...

Tabitha welcomes Melissa, co-host of Moms and Mysteries and Criminality Podcast as they introduce the tragic case of the Stockdale family, first seen on Wife Swap . Known for their rigid, religious lifestyle and musical discipline, the Stockdales shocked the world when one son committed a violent act that shattered their carefully curated image... Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider ac...

On todays episode, Toks Olagundoye joins Tab to tell the story of Anni and Shrien Dewani. On their dream honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010, newlyweds Anni and Shrien Dewani were carjacked in Gugulethu. Shrien was released unharmed, but Anni was later found shot dead in their taxi - a single bullet to her neck. Taxi driver Zola Tongo and two others later admitted involvement, claiming the att...

In thi episode of Housewives of True Crime, host Tab and special guest Alexis Frost delve into the mysterious and tragic death of Jan Cruz in Brewster, Minnesota. The episode details the events of August 18, 2015, when Jan Cruz was found shot in her bed, sparking a case that would grip the small town. With Chris Cruz, her husband, as the primary suspect, the hosts explore the evidence, the family...

On today's Wake Up Wednesday Episode - producer and podcast host Madison McGhee shares her journey into the world of true crime podcasting, stemming from her personal experience as a victim's daughter. She discusses her podcast 'Ice Cold Case,' which focuses on her father's unsolved murder, and the challenges she faced in uncovering the truth... Unlock a world of exclusive cont...

In today's episode, Tab welcomes Margot from Military Murder and The Alternate to dissect the chilling case of Ina Thea Kenoyer. In October 2023, Kenoyer was charged with murdering her longtime partner, Steven Riley Jr., by poisoning his sweet tea with antifreeze. Believing Riley was set to inherit $30 million and planning to leave her, Kenoyer sought to claim a share as his common-law wife -...

In this episode, Tab and guest host Xtina discuss the tragic case of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, who were brutally murdered in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2007. We delve into the details of the crime, the investigation, and the eventual arrests of the perpetrators, highlighting the randomness and brutality of the events that unfolded... Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by...

In this new series we’re launching, Tab interviews Eva Pilgrim from ABC about the Holly Bobo case—a complex investigation involving a nursing student who disappeared in Tennessee. They discuss the details of the case, including confessions, the role of evidence, and the impact on Holly's family. Eva shares insights from her new podcast, What Happened to Holly Bobo?, which aims to provide a dee...

In this episode of Housewives of True Crime, Tab interviews filmmakers Andrew Shebay and John Semander about their short movie 'Empty Chair,' which explores the tragic story of John's sister, 20 year old Elena Semander, college student Houston, Texas, who was murdered by serial killer Coral Eugene Watts. The conversation delves into the emotional journey of writing the script, the cath...

Today we cover a case that rocked Seattle’s early ’90s punk scene: the life and murder of Mia Zapata, lead singer of the Gits. Born August 25, 1965, in Louisville, Mia grew up in privilege but found her true voice in punk, blues and jazz. In 1989 she co‑founded the Gits at Antioch College; by 1993 they’d earned an Atlantic Records showcase. On July 7, 1993, after leaving the Comet Tavern around 2 ...

Today, Holly Ann from Crime With Holly joins Tab to explore the case of Amanda “Mandy” Stavik (b. April 16, 1971), who vanished during a Thanksgiving run in Acme, WA, on November 24, 1989, her German Shepherd returned home alone that evening. Three days later, her body was recovered in the South Fork of the Nooksack River, and the autopsy ruled her death a homicide by sexual assault and drowning....

In this week's episode of Housewives of True Crime , Tabitha is joined by guest co-host Liz to delve into the heartbreaking story of Lauren McCluskey, a 21-year-old University of Utah track star whose life was tragically cut short in 2018. Lauren's repeated pleas for help were ignored by campus police, leading to devastating consequences... Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CLINK for...

In today's episode of Housewives of True Crime , host Tabitha Kane is joined by Margot from Military Murder to unravel the disturbing crimes of Judy Buenoano - a woman dubbed the "Black Widow." From the arsenic poisoning of her husband James Goodyear, to the drowning of her disabled son Michael, and a car bombing attempt on fiancé John Gentry, Judy’s trail of death spanned decades... C...

Christian Andreacchio, a 21-year-old from Meridian, Mississippi, was found dead under highly suspicious circumstances. Though ruled a suicide, glaring inconsistencies raise serious questions: gunshot residue on both Whitley Goodman and Dylan Swearingen, a wiped-clean weapon, altered body positioning, and conflicting timelines. Christian had just left his job early after concerning calls about Whit...

​Patty Prewitt was convicted in 1985 for the 1984 murder of her husband, Bill, in their Holden, Missouri home. She has consistently maintained her innocence, asserting that an intruder attacked her and killed Bill. Despite refusing a plea deal that could have led to parole after seven years, she received a life sentence without eligibility for parole until 2036. Over nearly four decades in prison,...