Stranger Danger: A True Crime Podcast

The age old question of what drives a 14 year old to carry out a murder, nature or nurture. 

n June 2022, 22-year-old Liese Dodd, eight months pregnant, was found dead in her apartment in Alton, Illinois, after her mother went to check on her following days of silence. What initially appeared to be a quiet concern quickly unraveled into a case filled with unanswered questions, hidden warning signs, and a relationship few outsiders fully understood. The truth would later point to someone c...

When a beloved other is found brutally beaten in her own garage, a quiet Georgia neighborhood is thrown into chaos. At first glance, it looks like a home invasion gone wrong - but investigators soon uncover a shocking betrayal. Behind the crime lies a twisted triangle of love, lies and greed, and the truth will leave you questioning how well you really know your friends. 

This episode captures the dramatic contrasts of violent origins , daring escape and quiet decades.  Margot Freshwater 

Thank you for being with us for 6 years. Unbelievable!! We are so happy that we have been able to do this and bring you content for this long.  Please enjoy this spooky episode !! 

Richard Davis and Dena Riley moved in together only after a couple of months of knowing each other and regularly added a third in the bedroom.  Apparently that wasn't enough for Richard and he had other plans for his new guests.  Marsha Spicer and Michelle Huff-Ricci would end up being part of the worst part of Richards fantasies. 

Get caught up on recent trials, cases and television     there are spoilers about shows and docu's 

Michelle Garcia , has a tale to tell.  She thought she had met the perfect guy but they would be on this podcast if that were the case.  Listen in to hear the extraordinary details. 

It was Superbowl Sunday 2004, when most were talking about Janet Jacksons "accidental" nip slip, Sarasota Florida was jolted into panic looking for missing 11 year old Carlie Brucia.   Although the truth came to light rather quickly all things considered, Justice would take a while. 

Candy , had a great meet cute story of how she met her new boyfriend Jovan Collier. That would be the highlight of the entire relationship. Listen in as secrets get uncovered and learn how second chances are not always the best. 

Katelyn Markham, was about to graduate college and had plans to move out of state with her boyfriend of 6 years John Carter. Just weeks before graduation, Katelyn was reported missing. It would take more than a decade to get some form of justice.     Poem/Diary entry noted in episode:  Deep down I love her.  you want to kill her.  but I love her.  she must die.  I can't kill her.  yes you can.  no...

Levi King makes you wonder whether his murder spree was a result of nature or nurture. Was he born to be a killer or was it his upbringing and his surroundings that molded him to be a monster.  SKIP to minute 18 to skip chit-chat :) 

Allyzibeth Lamont (Ally) was born and raised in Gloversville, NY.  When she was in her early 20's she had just ended a toxic relationship and was starting to rebuild her life. While working at a local sandwich shop she made friends with coworkers and was saving towards a new apartment.   2 nights before Halloween, Ally was suddenly missing.   Detectives followed every lead and it wasn't til the se...

Sam Herr had found strength in his previous criminal run ins and went on to have a successful military career and was now attending college. While at college he made friends like Julie Kibuishi and everything was going well for him. Little did he know how far someone near him would be willing to go to fund their dream wedding and honeymoon.    

Marna and Sharnelle were living in their dorms at Stella enjoying being with each other again since they were childhood friends. Young love quickly tainted their relationship and the left Sharnelle on an island.  On the morning on May 26th, 2018, everyone was woken up with the news of both girls taking their lives. The details of the events leading up this morning soon revealed something more sini...

Riley and Breezy were young teenagers in love and during Christmas time 2017 they took a road trip to visit both sides of the family and old friends. One of these visits would unknowingly be their last. 

The Doolin family was set to enjoy their oldest sons football game when the unimaginable happened. Gabbi Doolin was 7 years old and left her moms side to go play hide and seek with friends.  When they couldn't find her, panic set in.   In a small town, the rumor wheel started turning and the perpetrator was quickly apprehended. 

Jack Rains wore lots of hats through different seasons of life. In his laters years he took on extra hobbies, some with extra business partners.   One of these business partners and friends was Tina Williamson, who ended up being the same person that would call into 911 when she walked into the crime scene. 

Angel Marie Sawyer had a blended family with Milton Sawyer. They were business owners in a small town in North Carolina. Detectives first showed up to the scene of the crime and were made to believe that Miltons murder was a burglary gone wrong but they quickly found out there were secrets to uncover.     spoiler : most recent appeal in the case https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nc-court-of-appeal...

Justine was only 17 years old and full of life. She suddenly went missing from her family home,  everything pointed to her leaving the house in a hurry.  Everyone that cared or loved her at one point was looking for her.    

Shanti Cooper Tronnes, had found love again and the new guy David Tronnes brought his own fortune to the marriage that would help them buy their dream home. The renovations to the new home seemed endless until David found a possible out. 

Michael Brady was a hard working plumber in South Carolina. With plenty of game to hunt in South Carolina, Michael enjoyed this as one of his hobbies as well and had several arms in his house. His wife Kimberly Groh alleged to have found him in the bedroom with one of his rifles and claimed that the it went off accidentally, or did it? Her google searches were the proverbial nail in her coffin. Mo...

Brittany Tavar had finally settled in Florida after living all over the country. Her generous heart helped a lot of people get back on their feet after going through life adversities. When Brittany went missing, one name came to mind until her dogs turned up. 

This is the case of Eric Miller and Ann Miller. They had it all, very successful in their careers and it seemed like their home life too. Until Eric suddenly became ill and the reason was completely unexpected.   Happy Holidays to you all, thank you for spending 2024 with us. We look forward to 2025 and bringing you more cases. 

Christine Billis and husband Charles Billis had moved to a rural home in Vermont and were living the easy life and volunteering at a local television station. On their way home one night they had a tragic car accident that may not have been an accident after all.