Least of These

An accusation, a shooting, and a shocking sentence. For over 17 years Shanteari Weems owned and operated Lil Kids Kastle Daycare along with her friend in Owings Mills, Maryland. In 2017 she married former Marine and Baltimore Police Officer, James Weems Junior. Five years after they were wed, shocking allegations began to surface. When Shanteari confronted her husband a confrontation and a SWAT st...

A shade tree mechanic, a helicopter, and a murder plot. On August 29th, 2023 21-year-old, Samuel Crawford was having trouble with his truck. After leaving work, he met local mechanic, Christopher Somers for a repair. Samuel Crawford vanished. The investigation into his disappearance uncovered a chop shop and a murder plot.  If you have any information related to the murder of Samuel Crawford, plea...

A new witness, a trial, and a startling revelation. After a new witness came forward, investigators had direct evidence linking Henry Dinkins to the scene where Breasia Terrells’s body had been found. Henry Dinkins was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree and First Degree Murder. And when it came time for trial, Breasia’s brother, D made a startling revelation on the stand. Lea...

Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story. As the investigation into Breasia Terrell’s disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins. Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County, Iowa I’m the early morning hours after the 10-year-old girl vanished. And when his longtime girlfriend, Andrea Culberson change...

A visit, an early morning fishing trip and a purple car. On July 9th 2020, ten-year-old Breasia Terrell went with her eight-year-old half brother to visit his biological father. The children played video games before drifting off to sleep at the home of Andrea Culberson and Henry Dinkins. But the following morning Breasia was gone, Henry and Andrea claimed they had woken up and the little girl had...

A mysterious woman, a hot iPhone, and cell phone data. In June of 2018 the body of 68-year-old, Roosevelt Bernard was found in a vacant lot by his home. Initially, police believed his death was an accidental electrocution due to a downed power line. But Roosevelt had been murdered. The last person to see him was his son-in-law, Cassandritz Blanc.  Cassandritz told investigators Roosevelt had walke...

A criminal history, two-court rulings, and another death. After a shocking arrest details about who Homer Lee Jackson was begin to surface. Decades after the murders, it appeared that the women and their families would finally get justice. But before the case ever made it to trial, two court rulings changed everything. Polaris Project: http://polarisproject.org/ Report Suspected Human Trafficking...

Five murders, five miles and an unexpected arrest. From 1983 to 1993 five young, black, women from North Portland were murdered. At one point police in Seattle believed the killings could have been the work of The Green River Killer. But police in Portland denied that the murders were connected. And a killer remained on the streets for over three decades. Polaris Project: http://polarisproject.org...

A sleep-over, a dare, and a license plate. On January 19th, 2020 six teenage boys were having a sleep-over to celebrate a birthday. During a game of truth-or-dare one of the boys was dared to play 'ding dong ditch'. A house in the neighborhood was chosen at random, it was the home of 45-year-old Anurag Chandra. What started out as a night of fun ended in the brutal murder of three teens. R...

A Skype conversation, a bottle of chlorine and a missing taillight. On September 11th, 2011, John Granat Junior called 911 to report that his parent's home in Palos Park, Illinois had been robbed and his parents had been murdered. From the moment police arrived on scene things seemed off. After investigators began to talk to those that knew the Granat's they realized that nothing was as it...

A chat room, a nurse, and an unlikely detective. In March of 2008 Nadia Kajouji was depressed. Life wasn't going the way she expected, and she repeatedly tried to get help. Eventually she turned to a chat room looking for help and a connection. She thought she had found it in a young nurse named Cami, but nothing could have been further from the truth. It would take years and a 64-year-old gra...

A GPS tracking device, a sketchy roommate, and keys stuffed in a pipe. In September of 2021 19-year-old Miya Marcano missed her flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale. Right away her friends and family suspected a maintenance man at her apartment, 27-year-old Armando Caballero had something to do with her disappearance. Armando was later found deceased. What happened to Miya Marcano? Miya Marcano...

A missed flight, surveillance footage, and a Cash App. In September of 2021 19-year-old, Miya Marcano was supposed to catch a flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale to visit her family.  She never made that flight. Miya had no known enemies but there was someone who had developed an obsession with the beautiful college student. Learn more at the Miya Marcano Foundation:  https://miyamarcanofdn.com...

An indictment, dropped charges, and 20 years of neglect. On January 3rd, 2022 Shelia and Clay Fletcher called 911 to report their 36-year-old daughter, Lacey, had stopped breathing. Officers arrived in less than a minute but nothing could have prepared them for the scene inside the Fletcher home. When the conditions Lacey had been living were discovered, the entire world was shocked. If you suspec...

A voice text, demons, and an undetermined death. In 2021 Sarah Ganoe was living in Newport News, Virginia with her fiancé, John, and her two children. On the night of May 10th, 2021 Ganoe sent her John a disturbing voice text. He raced home to find an unimaginable scene. How did a seemingly attentive mother turn into a monster? Today’s episode sponsored by Air Doctor. Go to http://airdoctorpro.com...

Two trials, an appeal, and a shocking verdict. As investigators began to piece together the truth about what happened to Karissa Grandine, a disturbing picture emerged. Had there been a previous attempt on Karissa’s life? Would Philip Grandine be held accountable in the murder of his wife and unborn child? Today’s episode is sponsored by Every Plate. Visit https://get.everyplate.com/podcast and en...

A hospital visit, an affair, and unexplained symptoms. The summer of 2011 should have been an incredible time for Karissa and Philip Grandine. Married for three years, the couple found out they were expecting their first child. However shortly after recovering the news that Karissa was pregnant, the Grandine marriage began to unravel. By the fall, Philip called 911 to report that he had found his...

A new beginning, a road trip, and a missing mom. In January of 2023 Angie Fuller was looking forward to starting her new job. She celebrated Christmas in Darwin but left on January 8th heading back to Alice Springs.  Angie made it back to Alice Springs but then vanished after an incident on the roadside. The last person who claimed to see Angie was a man who also claimed to be her boyfriend. But w...

I am taking one more week off in order to my life in order. I will be back next Thursday and we’ll get back to our normally scheduled show.  Thankfully, our friend, Holly, at Crimeaholics Podcast is here filling in this week with the case of Emilie Morris. Emilie Morris was just 16 years old when she was groomed by a trusted adult that she looked up to and admired. After years of keeping quiet abo...

An ex girlfriend, a new engagement and a ghost gun. Cheryl Smith was gunned down at her home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on New Year’s Day of 2020. Hours after the murder Shaylyn Moran and Jack Doherty were taken into custody at a nearby Hampton Inn hotel. But what was their connection to Cheryl and why had she been targeted? Today’s episode was sponsored by Air Doctor. Go to http://airdoctorpro.co...

We have officially moved to Florida! Unfortunately there are some technical issues that still have to be worked out. But fear not, Heather Ashley from Big Mad True Crime brings you part one of the case of Elizabeth Salgado in Utah. For the conclusion of Elizabeth’s case head on over to BMTC!  Big Mad True Crime: On Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/528248504598223/?ref=sharehttps://m.faceboo...

I’m still packing and moving so this week’s episode is brought to you by the one and only Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime! Thanks so much, Heather! When 5 year old HaLeigh Cummings went to bed, there was no indication that that the night would be anything but normal - that is, until her father’s girlfriend woke up to find her gone. At least, that was the first story. Contributing writing and...

Hey, guys! I’m still recovering from a cold and in the middle of moving. Fortunately Margot with Military Murder Podcast shared one of her episodes with us.  In March of last year I covered the case of Andreen McDonald as her husband Andre awaited trial. That trial has now come to a conclusion and Margot covered every twist and turn of Andreen’s case from the investigation to the verdict.  Huge th...

A bench trial, a civil suit, and two defenses.  On June 20th, 2018 Heather Barron called 911 to report that her 10-year-old was unresponsive and not breathing.  Heather Barron and her boyfriend Kareem Leiva were both charged with murder.  Many felt Los Ángeles Department of Children and Family Services also had responsibility for the multiple failures that led to Anthony’s death. As Anthony’s case...

A letter, repeated calls to DCFS, and gang ties. On June 20th, 2018 Heather Barron called 911 to report that her 10-year-old was unresponsive and not breathing.  She gave multiple accounts of what happened that day and how her son had been injured but not one of her stories explained the severity of Anthony's injuries. As investigators took a closer look it was an all too familiar story. Antho...