It’s Crime O Clock Somewhere

On August 24, 2019, Stephen Tripp shot John Indelicato in Broward County, Florida. John survived, but was badly injured and now has a permanent disability. Stephen claimed that John was the aggressor, and John claimed that Stephen was. Was this a case of Florida Stand Your Ground Law or was it a road rage incident?  Sources:  Accused: Guilty or Innocent, Season 2 episode 5, 'Road Rage Sh...

On November 28, 2018, the police in Avonmouth, U.K., discovered the body of Kelly Worgan. Kelly was a loving mother and wife. She had been strangled, and a note from Kelly's husband, George, to the kids was found. George had confessed, and said he snapped, and was now on the run. What led to a husband killing his wife? Sources:  Meet, Marry, Murder- Season 1 episode 13 https://www.bristolpost...

**Warning, this case discusses child abuse and crimes against a child. Listener discretion is advised.** In October 2007, a blue container washed up from the Galveston Bay. Inside, a fisherman found the remains of a young child. Using a sketch by a forensic artist and multiple leads, the police and FBI were able to get to the bottom of what had happened to a young girl.  Sources: FBI Criminal Purs...

In June 2009, Kate Waring disappeared after having dinner with her close friend, Ethan Mack, and his fiancé, Heather Kamp. Ethan was one of the few people that Kate trusted, and they were described as brother and sister. So, why did Ethan refuse to help the police, and where was Kate? Sources:  Dateline- Season 20 episode 2, 'Strangers On a Train'  Killer Couples, Season 16 episode 3 https://www.g...

On November 20, 1999, Ken and Carolyn Stahl were found dead in their car on Ortega Highway. It wasn't long until the police discovered that Ken had known that the murder was going to happen, but didn't think he would be a victim. Was Ken the mastermind, or was it someone else close to him? Sources:  The Real Murders of Orange County- Season 1 episode 5, 'A Deadly Double Life'  https://ww...

On July 5, 1995, a 911 call came in from Peanuts headquarters in Santa Rosa, California. A man was found lying face down outside the offices, and a woman was found inside also shot. The woman eventually confessed to shooting her husband. Was it premeditated or did the woman simply snap? Sources:  Snapped, Season 31 episode 1 https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/why-shirley-nelson-attempt...

On December 26, 2013, Melissa Sowders, mother of 4, was reported missing by her family. After a rough year, Melissa had just told her family that she was pregnant with her new boyfriend's baby. Was Melissa killed by her new boyfriend, or by her jealous ex-husband?  Sources:  Homicide for the Holidays- Season 4 episode 4, 'Murder Under the Mistletoe.'  https://www.oxygen.com/homicide...

On February 2, 2011, Jason Rodriguez, 19, was shot in his car. Jason's last text messages were from a girl named Ty Ann. Ty Ann had provided an address, and Jason told his friends where he was going. Was Ty Ann real, or was Jason lured there by an unknown person?  Sources:  Killer Post, Season 1 episode 10 https://thecinemaholic.com/jason-rodriguez-murder-where-is-israel-nieves-now/  https://www.o...

Around 4am on Christmas Day 1999, a woman called 911 to report that a shooting had occurred at her daughter's home. Stephen and Carla Barron were found shot to death in their home. The couple's daughter, Stephanie, 17, said she had heard an intruder shoot her parents. But, was this the real story or was it an inside job? Sources:  Homicide for the Holidays, Season 1 episode 4, 'A Christmas Mo...

In May 2006, Jarret Clark went to Wahoo Bay in Oklahoma to celebrate his high school graduation. He was never seen or heard from again. Jarret had been last seen with two classmates that he hadn't spent much time with. After several years of inconsistent statements, the police finally learned what had really happened to Jarret.  Sources:  Murdered By Morning- Season 2 episode 4, 'Gone Ca...

On November 15, 2015, Catherine Walker, 38, was found dead in her home. Catherine's husband, an Army medic named Michael Walker, had discovered her. The police soon learned that the Walker's didn't have the marriage everyone thought they did. Michael was keeping secrets, and Catherine seemed not to have known who her husband really was.  Sources:  Killer Couples- Season 15 episode 1 https://www.ha...

In December 2011, Brittany Elridge was found dead in her home. Brittany was just 2 weeks shy of giving birth to a son she was going to name Zeke. Both Brittany and Zeke had been killed. Who would've wanted to hurt Brittany? Was it a jealous ex, or someone Brittany had just started to date? Sources:  Dateline- Season 26 episode 26, 'Deadly Circumstances'  https://www.chillingcrimes.com/bl...

On August 25, 2015, Karlyn Ramirez, an Army solider, was found dead in her home. Karlyn's young daughter was found next to her, but unharmed. Was Karlyn targeted due to her job, or was it because of something more personal?  Sources:  Dateline- Season 27 episode 14, 'The Alibi'  https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-killer-couples/crime-news/karlyn-ramirez-murdered-by-army-sergeant-boyfrie...

On October 31, 2010, a teenager discovered a horrific scene in his home. At first, he thought it was a Halloween prank, but then realized even his family wouldn't take a prank this far.  Sources:  Coffeehouse Crime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWRmQWtp3Ek&t=941s Murder With My Husband: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNS5zdMN3jQ&t=902s  https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-fo...

On June 10, 2006, Lori Ann Slesinski was supposed to hangout with her friend. Lori called her friend, but abruptly hung up. She was never seen or heard from again. Lori had last been seen with another friend named Rick. Did Rick know more about Lori's disappearance, or was someone else involved?  Sources:  48 Hours- Season 35 episode 3, 'A Man With a Past.'  https://www.cbsnews.com/...

On June 17, 2010, a father of 3 named Kevin Mengel Jr. disappeared. Kevin's family said they received messages from him asking for some space. However, they didn't think the messages were actually from Kevin. Did Kevin just want some space and time away? Was Kevin even the one sending the messages at all? Sources:  Dateline, Season 21 episode 30, 'Toxic'  https://www.pennlive.com/midstat...

On September 2, 2003, Alan Johnson and his wife, Diane, were shot to death in their home. The only survivor in the home was the couple's 16-year-old daughter, Sarah. Sarah claimed an intruder had come in and shot her parents while she was asleep. Was Sarah a victim or the mastermind of this horrible crime?  Sources:  Forensic Files- Season 12 episode 23, 'Disrobed'  https://forensic...

On May 14, 2018, Joleen Cummings, a Florida hairstylist, was reported missing. Several people were questioned about where Joleen could be, including her boyfriend and ex-husband. But, Joleen had just discovered something about her sketchy new co-worker. So, is this why she disappeared?  Sources: Snapped, Season 31 episode 11 https://people.com/crime/florida-hairstylist-vanished-still-missing-...

On August 1, 2018, 24-year-old, Mary Katherine Higdon contacted the Griffin, Georgia police. Mary Katherine admitted to shooting her boyfriend, Steven, but said it was an accident. Mary Katherine would later claim that Steven was abusive. Was this an accident, or did Mary Katherine lie to the police about what really happened?  Sources:  48 Hours, Season 33 episode 55, 'The Case Against...

On September 11, 2016, two 911 calls were made in Eclectic, Alabama. The first 911 came from Michael Holton. He reported that his teenage son, Madison, had thrown a house party. The second 911 call came in 11 minutes later from a neighbor of the Holton's. They reported that they heard several gunshots. When the police arrived, two people in the Holton house had been shot.  Sources:  Date...

In March 2009, brilliant but paranoid scientist, Walter Sartory disappeared from his home. He had last been heard from in February, and told a friend that he felt as if someone had been watching his house. Was Walter having a psychotic episode, or was someone really after him and his money?  Sources:  Snapped, Season 31 episode 7 https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/house-cleaner-wi...

In August 2014, James Chambers, a 28-year-old man disappeared. He was last seen with a co-worker, but the co-worker has never been truthful about what happened that day. A man is now in prison for killing James, but his family has never been able to lay him to rest.  Sources:  Dateline- Season 30 episode 2, 'The Bridge'  https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6558/1969 https://he...

On January 22, 2003, 57-year-old mother of three, Janine Sutphen, was reported missing. Janine's husband, Rob Petrick, told the police that Janine hadn't come home after cello practice. Janine's car was found abounded in the parking garage next to the symphony. Where was Janine, and was she actually really dead?  Sources:  Grave Secrets- Season 1 episode 10, 'What My Mother Knew'  h...

On July 19, 2019, Ole Miss student, Ally Kostial, left a bar in Mississippi around midnight. Her body was found the next day about 30 miles from campus. Ally had just recently told a former fling of hers that she thought she was pregnant. Was this the reason why Ally was killed? Sources:  48 Hours, Season 34 episode 28, 'What Ally Kostial Didn't Know.'  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/a...

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