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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 1H 52M

218: Unusual Suspects & Unusual Detectives

from Castles & Cryptids · host Alanna Peters

Hello cryptic friends! We hope you are enjoying the summer and finding ways to stay cool during these crazy heat waves. This week Kelsey covers an almost unheard of case, the murder of Ricky McCroskey, where evidence collected by honeybees ends up being the break in the case that investigators need. Then find out how bees are being used  to help future forensic students at body farms. Alanna shares the story of Abraham Shakespeare, a kind and generous man who spent his last few dollars on a lottery ticket that ended up changing his life. Things take a dark turn a few years later when he dissapears after a family member receives a strange phone call. Find out who is to blame, and why does the motive so often come down to money?Tune in and hear about our latest movie recs, car troubles, cat tangents and what we have been up to lately. Happy listening and catch up with you all next time!Darkcast Network spotlight this week is Stop, Who Does That? 

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