Residue: A True Crime Podcast

Send us a text In this chilling episode, we unravel the tragic story of a teenage love triangle that spiraled out of control, leading to the shocking murder of Krista Pike. At the heart of this case are three high school students: Brittany Navarra, Thomas Hollier, and Krista Pike. What seemed like a typical teenage love story turned deadly when jealousy, manipulation, and obsession took over.  The...

Send us a text India Chipchase and her friends went out together in Northampton Town Centre, during the course of the evening India and her friends became separated resulting in India being left alone and vulnerable outside of a venue in town. In the early hours of Saturday, January 30th, 2016, 20-year-old India Chipchase went missing. By the next afternoon, her family knew something was terribly...

Send us a text April Gregory’s disappearance became one of the most haunting stories to unfold in Syracuse, New York, during the spring of 1996. On a cool night in May, April Gregory, a promising young woman from a close-knit family, vanished without a trace. She was last seen by her brother around 11 P.M. when he dropped her off at her dormitory at Syracuse University. She had just finished unpac...

Send us a text The case of Carol Ryan, an unsolved murder in Upstate New York, remains a chilling and perplexing mystery. In 1996, Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old woman from Eastwood, New York, was discovered unconscious after suffering severe injuries from a firework explosion. Authorities believe she may have been intentionally targeted, as the device used was a commercial-grade firework, which sugges...

Send us a text In this gripping Part 3 episode, we dive into the chilling 1996 murder of 2 beloved high school cheerleaders from Dryden, New York. Sarah Hajney and Jennifer Bolduc. The tragic loss of 2 young lives that would forever alter this town that is referred to by many as The Village of the Damned. Even in such a close-knit community, you never quite know who is living next door. Sources:Th...

Send us a text In this chilling PART 2 episode, we dive deep into the mysterious town of Dryden, NY. The town, known for its eerie atmosphere and unexplained events, becomes the center of attention again when two-year-old Aliza May Bush vanishes without a trace one fateful evening. Despite an exhaustive search, the child’s disappearance reveals a web of lies. But the story doesn't end there. The t...

Send us a text Happy Holidays Residue listeners! As a special holiday treat, I would like to introduce you to my lovely podcasting friends, Mandy & Avery. I totally dig their podcast, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes. I know you will love them, too!  Give these two bad ass ladies a listen and a follow!  Stay Paranoid, Chrissy xoxo  "In this gripping episode, we delve into the gruesome homicide of Shelb...

Send us a text In this chilling Part 1 episode, we dive into the tragic and haunting case of the Harris family whose lives were brutally cut short on December 22nd, 1989. The small, tight-knit community of Dryden, NY was shaken to its core when the bodies of 39-year-old Warren Harris, his wife 41-year-old Dodie, daughter 15-year-old Shelby, and son 11-year-old Marc were found in their home just da...

Send us a text It was Christmas night 2003 in the town of Nampa, Idaho. 83 year-old Bob Young and his 73 year-old wife, Idella Young, were set to enjoy a nice quiet Christmas dinner alone in their home. After hearing a knock on their front door, the elderly couple would allow a monster into their home that holiday night. A case that investigators would stop at nothing to solve. Years go by with no...

Send us a text This week on Residue we explore the eerie world of songs that were inspired by true crime cases. This episode features songs by Sarah McLachlan, Nirvana, Sherman Kelly, and Boomtown Rats. You might be surprised by the real story behind the songs you’ve been humming all these years. SOURCES:https://americansongwriter.com/the-unhealthy-fan-obsessions-that-inspired-sarah-mclachlans-pos...

Send us a text In 1999, a Jericho, NY homeowner finds a 55-gallon barrel in the crawlspace of his home. The barrel contained the remains of a pregnant woman in her late 20’s. The woman’s purse was at the bottom of the barrel, and inside was a little phone book that would contain all of the answers to this nightmare. Detectives will follow a string of clues that would lead them to a small retiremen...

Send us a text In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving 1995, a 911 call was placed in Fairfax County, Virginia. Michael Lee had just returned home from a night out to find his neighbor, Elizabeth Harper, running towards him in his yard. Her house was on fire, and she just jumped from a second story window to escape the flames. Her elderly mother and 2 children, Anne (20) and Matt (18), could st...

Send us a text One fateful night at a casino led to a search for answers for 25-year-old Shannon Sanderson's family. On the night of April 18th, 1996, Shannon Sanderson dropped her 3 children off at her ex-in-law's house. She was on her way to the Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. Her husband, Robert Sanderson, decided to stay home at the last minute. Shannon was alone at the cas...

Send us a text In the summer of 1993, an Upstate NY community was horrified when 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood went missing. Sara's abduction inspired the community, the public, and law enforcement to raise awareness about child safety and missing children. Five months would pass before police would receive a game changing lead. Another 12-year-old girl escaped an attempted abduction in Pittsfield, M...

Send us a text Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared on March 24, 1998, during a Caribbean cruise with her family. She was 23 years old at the time. Amy’s family immediately reported her missing to the onboard crew, but the Bradley’s would soon find themselves launching their own 24/7 non-stop investigation. For the next 26 years the family would go through fake tips and shady private investigators. Iva Br...

Send us a text Don't be scared when you encounter the ghosts of Abby, Scottie, and Jack at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park in Oneida County, NY. A NYS favorite, this haunted amusement park has an old-fashioned charm with it's retro games, rides, and restaurants. Enjoy this shorter bonus RESI episode. Happy Halloween! #stayparanoid  SOURCES: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/ghost-hunters-find-evidence...

Send us a text Shanda Sharer was a 12-year-old girl who was murdered on January 11, 1992, in Madison County, Indiana. The case drew widespread attention due to its brutality and the young age of the perpetrators. Melinda Loveless, 16, and her friends, Laurie Tackett, 17, Toni Lawrence, 15, and Hope Rippey, 15, drove Shanda to a remote area, where she was subjected to physical and sexual abuse befo...

Send us a text A terrified woman called 911 on October 31st, 2015 after witnessing a shocking scene outside of her apartment. She had just started to wind down for the evening. Enjoying a scary movie on Halloween night when her front door flew open. As she cautiously tried to close her door, she was horrified to see a man dressed as Jason from Friday the 13th standing over a woman on the ground. H...

Send us a text In the early morning hours of December 6, 2004, college student Jason Aymami ran into a convenience store covered in blood. He told the clerk to call 911 because his roommate, Johnia Berry, needed help. They had both been stabbed in their apartment. 21-year-old Johnia Berry was found at the bottom of the stairs in her apartment building. She fought hard, but did not survive. Was thi...

Send us a text In the summer of 1993, 11-year-old Jeralee Underwood was abducted in broad daylight by an unknown assailant. Her abduction was one of the most horrific crimes ever committed in east Idaho. A week after Jeralee vanished, investigators announced they had a break in the case. A monster had been hiding in plain sight in this small, tight-knit community. Faith and community would pull a...

Send us a text When Frank Sharpski is viciously attacked by a machete wielding ninja on his way to work, detectives uncover secrets involving of a lurid love affair. A horrifying story that proves you can’t always trust your neighbors. Or your wife of 16 years. Sources:Snapped: She Made Me Do It, season 1, epi 3 Mary Sharpski  https://patch.com/california/fountainvalley/alleged-victim-daughter-tak...

Send us a text Patty Brannum was working her day shift at Walmart when police showed up to tell her that her 19 year-old daughter was found dead in the backyard of her future mother-in-law’s home. Kristy Harris was a newly engaged young mother. How did Kristy end up in the backyard bruised and clutching a bottle of liquor? The autopsy would reveal that the manner of death was “Undetermined”, but P...

Send us a text A "girl's night out" turns deadly. In March 2015, 18 year-old Brittney Gargol went out for a night on the town with her bff, Cheyenne Antoine. The next day Brittney's body would be found on the side of the road. Next to her was a belt, a leather jacket, and a sparkly wristwatch. The case would seemingly go cold, but police were hot on the trail of the killer. An innocent selfie take...

Send us a text Kelly Bullwinkle and Kinzie Noordman were bffs. That is until they met Damien Guerrero, the self proclaimed “King of the Goths” at Redlands High School in California. Damien was the dreamy, charming goth guy who had the hearts of both girls. But, we all know the old saying “three’s a crowd”. Especially in a teenage love triangle. Sources: I Killed My BFF: Under A Deadly Spell https:...

Send us a text In November of 2018, 31 year-old Ashley Young was excited to begin a new chapter in her life. She had just broken up with her boyfriend of 7 years, and she was moving into her own apartment. The night before Ashley signed her new lease she decided to meet an old friend for some drinks. The next morning, Ashley's mother would be frantically trying to find her daughter. Ashley's famil...