True Crime Teacher Time

Send us Fan Mail In February of 2013, thousands of people prepared for a vacation to Cozumel, Mexico. Everyone was thrilled to spend a little over a week exploring places in the Gulf on the Carnival Triumph. For some, this was time to spend with friends, a getaway from reality, or a bonding experience for their future family.  However, on the fourth night of the cruise, a fire broke out. Guests th...

Send us Fan Mail In 1971, a group of college students walked into the basement of Stanford University for what they thought was a simple psychology study. They were randomly assigned roles as guards and prisoners in a simulated jail. What was supposed to last two weeks ended in just six days. In this episode of True Crime Teacher Time, we break down what happened inside that basement, from shockin...

Send us Fan Mail In 1961, the Duperrault family planned an incredible trip to the Bahamas, by way of yacht. After planning and enjoying their time, a tragic incident left an 11 year old girl adrift in the Atlantic ocean. The 11 year old, Terry Jo shares pieces of her story and survival while on the open ocean.  Come along as Tori and MyKenna talk through the horrific but brave events of Terry Jo’s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when childhood fame meets real world consequences? In this episode, we discuss the Disney shows that shaped our childhood and the troubling pattern of former Disney Channel stars who faced legal trouble after their rise to fame. Featuring cases involving Orlando Brown, Adam Hicks, and Jake T. Austin, we examine how early fame, public pressure, and the loss of identity...

Send us Fan Mail In 1999, a man named Cornealious “Mike” Anderson was arrested for armed robbery of a Burger King employee. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison for this incident, however he never was summoned for his actual prison sentence.  C. M. Anderson was given a second chance at life in the public. Listen along as Tori and MyKenna hear what Anderson does with his second chance, some of th...

Send us Fan Mail In 2012, one of the largest thefts in Canadian history didn’t involve gold, diamonds, or priceless art. Instead, thieves pulled off a crime so unusual it sounds almost unbelievable. They stole millions of dollars worth of maple syrup. In this episode, we dive into the story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, when criminals managed to steal nearly $18 million worth of syrup f...

Send us Fan Mail In 1997, a 16 year old boy was found a few hundred miles from Madrid, Spain. Police brought him to the station to determine his identity, and found that this boy supposedly disappeared from San Antonio, Texas, USA.  Three years prior to this person being found in Spain, a 13 year old disappeared and was reported missing by his family. His name was Nicholas Barclay. The Barclay fam...

Send us Fan Mail In December of 1926, a woman kissed her daughter goodnight, got into her car, and vanished. The next morning, her vehicle was found abandoned 15 miles away from her home. The headlights were on, a suitcase was inside, and there were no signs of a struggle. Within days, the story had made headlines and a thousand police officers and volunteers were searching the English countryside...

Send us Fan Mail In November of 1971, a man boarded a plane for a flight from Portland to Seattle. During the flight, this man, known as D.B. Cooper, threatened to detonate a bomb if he did not receive his asking ransom. His request following the ransom was to release all passengers, although the crew must remain to fly him to Mexico. Sometime during the flight, the man prepared himself to jump fr...

Send us Fan Mail In 2017, the luxury music event of the decade collapsed into chaos. What was promised as an exclusive, influencer-filled paradise on a private island became a viral disaster of FEMA tents, cheese sandwiches, and stranded guests. In this episode, Tori and MyKenna discuss Valentine’s Day classroom chaos, chaotic field trips, and the rise and fall of Fyre Festival. “A 23-year old cre...

Send us Fan Mail In 2019, William Woods walked into his bank, complaining of stolen identity and was arrested. After years of being incarcerated, a detective in Iowa listened to his pleas and started his own investigation into this identity theft. Follow along to find out what happens to William Woods and his claims of identity theft.  On this episode of True Crime Teacher Time, Tori and MyKenna d...

Send us Fan Mail In October 2009, a homemade silver balloon drifted across the Colorado sky as the entire country watched in horror. Authorities feared a six-year-old boy was trapped inside as news helicopters followed the balloon live. What began as a terrifying rescue mission quickly became one of the most infamous media moments of the 2000s.  In this episode of True Crime Teacher Time , we talk...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Tori and MyKenna discuss the Sherri Papini story – where an extensive search was conducted to find a missing woman. Upon her return, the investigators begin to uncover her strange disappearance. Follow along as the girls discuss alternate lives, an ever changing disappearance, and what kind of meetings they wouldn’t second guess skipping.  References:  “Kidnapping, Reverse...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, two teachers and a guest kick things off with a classroom icebreaker before diving into one of New York’s strangest crime sprees. In the early 2000s, a masked figure dressed entirely in black and silently entered homes across Staten Island, often while residents were inside. We tell the story of the burglaries and the fear that spread through the community. Refere...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Tori and MyKenna travel back to the 1970s where one woman has the key to ending expensive transportation during the oil crisis. This case may not be well known, but surely catches any listener’s attention. From the creation of Liz's futuristic car to a cat and mouse game for the police – grab your coffee and prosthetics, and join them on this wild ride. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of True Crime Teacher Time! In this episode, we dive into the true story of the Jerusalem Clock Heist. It left over 100 priceless clocks missing for decades. With no arrests and few answers, the case stayed unsolved until long after the thief was gone. We tell the story, unpack what really happened, and end with lessons learned through a teacher’s...