It’s Crime O Clock Somewhere

On June 20, 2008, 17-year-old Randall Mercier was found dead in a drainage ditch. He had been stabbed 22 times, and had gashes all over his body.  The police soon learned that Randall had been in a love triangle with 16-year-old Meaghan Rice, and her boyfriend David Paulson. Is this why his life was taken?  Sources:  Killer Couples: Season 11 episode 1 https://www.ranker.com/list/ra...

On May 1, 2014, Jessica Tyrrell contacted the Springfield, Missouri police, to do a welfare check at the home of her parents. Inside the home, the police found the bodies of 60-year-old Gary, and 61-year-old Jan.  It was clear to the police that robbery was the motive. Were Gary and Jan targeted because of the items that they collected, or was it something more sinister?  Sources:  Someone You Tho...

On August 12, 1997, 20-year-old Ricky Cowles Jr., was found lying on the floor of his apartment. He had been shot in the head, and hit with a claw hammer. He went into a coma, and died days later.  A local drug dealer was arrested for his murder, and also pointed the finger at Ricky's girlfriend Amy Preasmeyer, and her friend Jennifer Kellogg. All were charged, and sentenced for murder. ...

In 2018, a mother of two named Danita Tutt went on trial for the attempted murder of her son Colby. She was also accused of starving her son, and lying about Colby's medical issues to gain sympathy. Danita was sentenced to 5 years in prison, but is she actually guilty, or was Colby actually as sick as Danita claimed? Sources:  Accused: Guilty or Innocent? Season 1 episode 2 'Protective Mother...

In July 2011, Nique Leili, a mother of three went missing. Her husband Matt said that they had gotten into an argument, and he hadn't seen her since.  Nique was eventually found dead just 300 yards from their home. Information would soon come to light about the way Matt controlled his wife and his daughters with the 20+ surveillance cameras that he put up around the home.  Sources: ...

On November 13, 2010, the body of 28-year-old Anni Dewani was found in Cape Town, South Africa. She had been on her honeymoon with her new husband Shrien, and had been out sightseeing the night before with Shrien, and taxi driver named Zola Tongo. Zola and Shrien both said they were robbed at gun point by two men. But, why was Anni dead, and the other two weren't?  Sources:  Anni: A Hone...

On November 13, 2010, the body of 28-year-old Anni Dewani was found in Cape Town, South Africa. She had been on her honeymoon with her new husband Shrien, and had been out sightseeing the night before with Shrien, and taxi driver named Zola Tongo. Zola and Shrien both said they were robbed at gun point by two men. But, why was Anni dead, and the other two weren't? Sources:  Anni: The Honeymoo...

On July 2, 2009, Lisa Pattison was found unconscious in her home gym. Her husband Scott claimed he attempted CPR, and rushed her to the hospital. Scott said he returned home from work, and that Lisa had been crushed by her weight machine bar. However, the police soon learned of an affair and a life insurance policy. Scott was arrested, and charged with murder.  Did Scott kill his wife, or was...

On May 6, 2013, the Cleveland police received a call that they had been waiting for 10 years. Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were alive. A third women, Michelle Knight, who had been missing even longer, was also found alive. They had been in the home of Ariel Castro, a former school bus driver. Ariel held them captive in his house of horrors. He was eventually sentenced to life plus 1,000 years. Ho...

In July 2008, a mother of two named Nancy Cooper goes missing. Her husband Brad, says she went out for a run, and never came home. Nancy is found just a few days later, and her husband is arrested and charged with her murder. What really happened inside the Cooper home, and did Nancy really go out for her daily run that morning? Sources:  Dateline- Season 19 episode 89 'The Day She Disappeare...

On Halloween 2004, around 2am, Lauren Meanza woke up to the sound of her dog growling. She then heard her two roommates, Adriene Insogna and Leslie Mazzara scream. Adriene and Leslie had both been stabbed repeatedly, and passed away from their injuries. It would take several cigarettes, blood and a new kind of DNA testing to solve the murders.  Sources:  Forensic Files- Season 12 Episode...

On December 17, 2009, a 911 call came into the Kennedale, Texas, police about a burning house. Inside the house, three people were found dead. A pregnant mother named Joy Hummel, a 5-year-old girl named Jodi, and Joy's father Clyde. The only survivor was Joy's husband John, who said he had just returned home to find his house on fire.  John was later arrested, and sentenced to death for the m...

Hi guys! I'm taking this week off because my mom is visiting from Wisconsin! But, I didn't want to leave you without an episode. Here is my very first Patreon episode: The Clear Lake Murders! I hope you enjoy it, and I will be back next week with an all new case and book recommendation!  On July 18, 2003, Christine Paolilla and her boyfriend Chris Snider shot and killed four people. Her two friend...

On July 25, 1988, child star Judith Barsi and her mother Maria were killed in their West Hills, Los Angeles home. Two days later, Judith's father Josef would take his own life.  Josef was an abusive man, who was jealous of his daughter's success. No one took Maria or Judith's claims seriously, and a rising star lost her life at the hands of her own father.  Sources:  https://en.wiki...

On September 21, 2012, University of Florida student Christian Aguilar disappeared. His girlfriend Erika was the first to realize that something was wrong. She and another friend of Christian's named Pedro Bravo reported him missing. However, it was soon discovered that Pedro was the last known person to see Christian alive.  Sources:  Dateline- Season 18 Episode 56 'Circle of Friends'&n...

On October 2, 1998, 15 year old Zachary Witman called 911. He said he was home sick, heard a noise, and found his 13 year brother Gregory dead in the laundry room. Zachary was immediately the police's prime suspect, and eventually convicted of first degree murder.  What really happened in the Witman home that day, and was an innocent teenager sent to prison? Sources:  The Witman's on Inv...

On September 25, 1993, a neighbor of Robert's called 911. He said he had heard multiple gunshots and a car peel away. When the police arrived, they found 31 year old Robert O'Dubaine dead in his garage.  It didn't take long for the police to find who killed Robert. It was his ex Catherine, and her brother Andrew, two people who Robert trusted. But why did they kill Robert? What was the true m...

On February 29, 1996, Curtisha Morning disappeared after walking back to her high school. Her mother, Viola, reported her missing around 1am. The case soon led the police to Curtisha's childhood friend Kalila Taylor. Curtisha had just started dating Kalila's ex-boyfriend. Kalila was eventually arrested, and convicted twice of killing her friend. Did she really do it? Sources:  Snapped: Season...

On October 9, 2012, Lizzi Marriott, a 19-year-old University of New Hampshire student disappeared. She had left school around 8:50pm on the previous night, and told her family that she was going to a friend's house. Her friend Kat, and her boyfriend Seth were soon suspected of killing Lizzi. Seth and Kat would later say that Lizzi died in a sex game gone wrong, but what really happened that night...

On July 26, 2016, the police responded to a 911 call at the Moore property. 63 year old Shane Moore had been shot and killed by his niece Tucker Reed. She claimed it was self-defense, but a secret recording later proved there was more to the story. While she out on bail, Tucker reinvented herself and became Wyn Reed. She acted in a horror film and community theatre. She was an amazing actress, but...

In the early mornings hours of May 5, 2013, a 25 year old man named Nicholas Raspberry called 911. He admitted to stabbing his new neighbor Craig Kelloway. The two had met the previous day, and agreed to have a barbecue to get to know each other, along with their significant others. What happened to have caused a man to have been stabbed 37 times and pass away?  Sources:  Crime Beat: Sea...

On April 8, 2009, 8 year old Tori Stafford left the Oliver Stephens Public School in Woodstock, Ontario. She was seen walking with a woman, who was later identified as Terri-Lynne McClintock. Terri-Lynne and her boyfriend Michael claim that they had wanted to abduct a child, and picked Tori because she was the first child they saw. Tori was later found dead, and Michael and Terri-Lynne were senten...

On June 19, 2015, 68 year old Shirley Carter was found dead in her Lacona, Iowa home. Her son Jason was later accused by his own family, and charged with first degree murder. In the conclusion of this case, Jason goes on trial and is found not guilty. Shirley's case is now closed and unsolved.  Sources:  Accused: Guilty or Innocent? Episode 'Murdered His Mother' Pt. 2 https://thecinemaho...

On June 19, 2015, 68 year old Shirley Carter was found dead in her kitchen. Her son Jason was the one who found her, and later was accused of being the one who killed her. Information eventually came out about Jason, and his family turned on him. In Part 1, I will discuss the Carter family dynamic and what happened to Shirley.  Sources:  Accused: Guilty or Innocent? Season 1 episode 6 'M...

On May 10, 2006, 19 year old University of Nebraska student, Jessica O'Grady disappeared. She had gone to see her boyfriend Chris Edwards, and was never seen or heard from again. Chris was later charged with her murder, but her body has never been found to this day.  Sources:  Forensic Files- Season 13, episode 15 'Sworded Scheme' https://thecinemaholic.com/jessica-ogrady-murder-where-is...