Until the End of Crime

In this episode, we unravel the chilling 1957 disappearance of Maud Crawford, a trailblazing attorney and community leader from Camden, Arkansas. On a quiet March evening, Maud vanished without a trace, leaving behind a half-strung pan of green beans, her loyal Dalmatian, and a town steeped in whispers of conspiracy and corruption. Decades later, journalist Beth Brickell's relentless investigation...

In 2010, Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo and Dr. George Blumenschein begin working together on potential a cancer treatment that could target cells affected by both breast cancer, her specialty, and lung cancer, his specialty. This time spent working closely together leads to feelings developing, and a wild chain of events unfurling that lands one of them in the very same hospital they go to work in...

In this episode of Until the End of Crime, we delve into the mysterious disappearance and death of Michael Chambers, a beloved retired firefighter from Quinlan, Texas. Known for his meticulous nature and devotion to family, Michael vanished without a trace in 2017, leaving behind puzzling clues: blood droplets in his garage, a missing bicycle, and conflicting cell phone data. Was it foul play, a s...

In December 1987, during a weeklong rampage, Ronald Gene Simmons managed to injure or kill at least 16 people and wreaked havoc on the entire community of Russellville, Arkansas.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gene_Simmons   Ronald Gene Simmons: The Christmas Killer at medium.com by DeLani R Bartlette https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/ronald-gene-simmons-3731/   https://al...

In April 2016, 16-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, leaving behind a trail of cryptic clues, unanswered questions, and a grieving family desperate for answers. In this episode, we delve into Mekayla's final known movements, her social media connections, and the theories surrounding her disappearance—from runaway to human trafficking. With insights from investigators, psych...

In February 2008, Shannon Matthews disappeared while walking home from school in Dewsbury Moor. Coming off the heels of another major missing British child case, her disappearance set off one of the largest searching in Yorkshire history. A campaign, Search for Shannon, raised money to help search for the missing 9 year old, and the media was scrutinized for the lack of coverage for Shannon, when...

In this episode, we explore the brutal and haunting murders of Rick and Suzanna Wamsley, a seemingly perfect couple whose lives were shattered one December night in their quiet suburban home. As investigators pieced together the shocking crime, dark secrets and unexpected connections began to emerge, revealing a web of betrayal and greed lurking beneath the surface of an idyllic family life. Join...

In the quiet neighborhood of Jupiter, Florida, the Sitton family prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving 2009, a day that would forever change their lives. As the aroma of turkey filled the air and laughter echoed through their home, 6-year-old Makayla Hope delighted her family with impromptu songs, blissfully unaware of the sinister turn the evening would take. With 16 loved ones gathered around the t...

A friendly neighbor. Free candy. A quiet street in Houston Heights. It seemed like the perfect community—until boys began to vanish. In this episode, we explore a story of trust betrayed and the dark secrets that lay hidden behind closed doors. What really happened in Houston Heights, and how did it take so long for anyone to notice?  Sources: DeLong, William. The Twisted Tale Of Dean Corll, The ‘...

While studying abroad in Ontario, Deliana Heng was viciously attacked in the apartment she shared with her sister. Detectives were thrown off by the crime, unable to determine if it was staged or if they were missing a key detail at the crime scene; the key detail came in the form of curiously placed fingerprints on a glass left by the sink. The fingerprints were left by someone with Type A blood...

In 2003, a horrifying discovery rocked Bakersfield, California: five members of the Harper family, including three young children, were brutally murdered in their home. Behind the crime was a web of deceit spun by Vincent Brothers, a respected vice principal who thought he could evade justice with an elaborate alibi. But investigators weren’t easily fooled. With groundbreaking forensic techniques—...

Junko Furuta was biking home from her part-time job when she was involved in a staged accident that resulted in her bicycle being stolen and a friendly face offered to escort her home...but she wasn't taken home, she was kidnapped and held for over a month, subjected to sexual assault, torture, and eventually murder.  Sources: https://medium.com/@lisariggio1994/40-day-nightmare-the-torture-and-mur...

In 1992, the brutal murder of Sara Tokars shattered the peaceful suburbs of Atlanta, leaving her two young sons to witness a crime that would haunt them forever. What seemed like a random act of violence soon unraveled into a complex web of dark secrets and hidden motives. In this episode, we delve into the shocking investigation and the lasting impact it had on Sara’s family, as they struggled to...

A Lonely Hearts advertisement, a misunderstood religion, a glandular condition, a traumatic brain injury, greed, and a desire for affection...this episode is all over the place, literally. When Martha Beck received a response to her Lonely Hearts advertisement from Raymond Fernandez, she picked up her life again and moved from Florida to New York. When she found out she had moved in with a crimina...

In this episode, Cameron and Hayden unravel a chilling tale of love turned deadly in the quiet town of Kingsville, Texas. What begins as a seemingly normal relationship between a former border patrol agent, Al Benitez, and an aspiring police officer, Elizabeth Reynolds, soon takes a darker turn. As cracks start to show in their relationship, Al finds himself caught in a violent attack that leaves...

In 2008, a group of bored teenagers living only miles from Los Angeles had an idea that started off relatively small, but quickly grew into a scheme that allowed them to clear millions of dollars worth from the homes of the rich and even the famous. With the inception of social media and the credibility lent by celebrity, the group was caught and dubbed the Bling Ring, a name almost as flashy as t...

In this episode, Cameron and Hayden delve into the bizarre and almost unbelievable story of Rodney Hyden, a seemingly ordinary man who found himself caught up in a farcical quest for buried cocaine in Puerto Rico. What began as a tale told over drinks at a local gathering spiraled into a federal sting operation, resulting in Rodney’s arrest and a strange journey through the criminal justice system...

After suffering the tragic loss of their mother, Tina and Karen Bowen begin to encounter terrifying incidents around their house. The doorbell rings, but no one is there. Windows are cracked. Phone lines cut and burned. Knocking in the walls. Electrical panel covers flying across the room. The contents of their shed being strewn across the yard. And a silhouette illuminated in their dining room du...

In this unsettling episode, Cameron and Hayden take you into the dark and disturbing world of Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood, two women whose deadly pact led to the deaths of vulnerable elderly patients at Alpine Manor Nursing Home in Michigan during the 1980s. Their toxic relationship fueled a series of murders, with their twisted love story taking center stage. The pair killed for control, powe...

During the mid-1980s in Leicestershire, England, teenage girls were being targeted by an assailant who escalated from flashing to kidnapping to sexual assault and then to murder. After two girls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, were each found deceased 3 years apart, new scientific advancements made their way into the field of forensics. These new forensic methodologies allowed for the identificatio...

In this gripping episode, Cameron and Hayden investigate the chilling and unsolved murder of Missy Bevers, a beloved mother, wife, and fitness instructor from Midlothian, Texas. On the morning of April 18, 2016, Missy was brutally murdered inside Creekside Church, where she was preparing to lead a fitness class. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories, the identity of her killer rem...

On April 26, 1999 newly engaged BBC reporter and television personality Jill Dando was making a routine visit to a home she was listing for sale after moving in with her fiance. A neighbor heard someone scream, but when he looked out his window to see what the commotion was, he only saw a man walking down the street. A quarter of an hour later, another neighbor discovered Jill Dando lying motionle...

On March 30, 2015, Caleb Diehl, an 18-year-old native of Nocona, TX vanished. As we discuss Caleb's life and his final days, we explore his close relationship with family friend Ricky Howard—a man later revealed to have a dark and disturbing past. Despite years of investigation and a related conviction, the question remains: where is Caleb Diehl? Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of this...

While hitchhiking to Corona, California, 15 year old Mary Vincent accepts a ride from a man who seemed grandfatherly and unthreatening, but who turns out to be anything but, leaving Mary fighting for her life on the side of a California road. Mary’s motivation and determination to prevent this man from causing harm to anyone else leads to an inspiring story of her fight for her life and to bring t...

Ray and Faye Copeland appeared to be a simple, elderly farming couple in rural Missouri, known for their hard work and unassuming nature. However, beneath this façade, they orchestrated a series of chilling crimes. The Copelands hired transient workers to help on their farm, but instead of providing employment, they used these workers in their fraudulent schemes, ultimately leading to their murder...