Crime Clueless

On July 8th, 2014, airport security cameras in Varna, Bulgaria captured a young German man sprinting through a terminal in what looked like absolute terror. He climbed a barbed wire fence. He ran into a sunflower field. He left everything behind — passport, wallet, phone — and vanished completely. His name was Lars Mittank. He was 28 years old. It was the first time he had ever left Germany. Sixteen million people have watched that footage. Thousands have debated it. Nobody has solved it. This week on Crime Clueless we go through the full story — the bar fight that started everything, the midnight phone calls Lars made to his mother whispering that men were going to kill him, the missing hour the night before that nobody has ever explained, and the single detail that puts a crack in the most widely accepted theory in the entire case. We also sit with the question at the heart of all of it. Was Lars running from something his injured brain invented — or was he running because running was the only rational thing left to do? Eleven years on, nobody knows. What do you think happened? Let us know. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the morning of June 27th, 1995, 27-year-old KIMT-TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit answered a call from her producer, saying she'd overslept and was on her way in. She never arrived. What police found in the parking lot of her Mason City, Iowa apartment — a bent car key, a pair of red heels, a hairdryer, drag marks leading away from her car — told them immediately that this was no ordinary missing person case. It was an abduction. Violent, fast, and planned by someone who knew exactly when Jodi would be walking to that car in the dark. In Part One, we walk through who Jodi was, the last night anyone can account for, the chilling scene that greeted investigators that morning, and the thing nobody talks about enough — the harassing phone calls, the white truck, the phone number she was one day away from changing. Someone had been watching Jodi Huisentruit for a long time before June 27th. This is where it begins. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thirty years. No arrest. No body. No answers. In Part Two of Dead Air, we get into the people investigators have looked at — a serial rapist who lived two blocks from Jodi's studio, a suspected serial killer whose ex-girlfriend lived next door to the last person to see Jodi alive, and the man who showed up at the crime scene before police finished processing it, named his boat after her, and said "she's gone" before he had any reason to know she was. We also dig into the development that cracked this case back open in 2025 — a white van, a childhood best friend, an unreleased police sketch, and a phone call made on the tenth anniversary of Jodi's disappearance that no innocent person would ever think to make. Plus: the former police chief who took evidence home, the 84-page journal mailed anonymously to a newspaper, and a $100,000 reward that is active right now. Someone out there knows what happened in that parking lot. This is everything we know To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A husband is found dead in a locked bedroom. A glass sits nearby. And a note suggests he took his own life. Open and shut… right? But when investigators take a closer look, the details don’t quite add up. What was in the glass… raises questions. The evidence doesn’t fully support the story. And then they discover something even more unsettling— This isn’t the first time. As the investigation unfolds, a second death resurfaces. Same method. Same household. Same person at the center of it all. And just when it seems like the case couldn’t get any more disturbing… it does. Because this story takes a turn no one saw coming— one that involves a shocking confession, and a truth that completely shatters the narrative. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee zOE1a9SlXANBuqTXKIDA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In October of 1965, 25-year-old Mary Shotwell Little left work in downtown Atlanta, ran a few errands at the Lenox mall, had dinner with a friend… and vanished. Her car was found the next morning parked exactly where she left it—except now it was covered in blood smears, red dirt dusting, 40 extra miles on the odometer, and groceries from the stop before dinner. After dinner, Mary was never seen again. This week on Crime Clueless, we’re unpacking the mystery of Mary Shotwell Little—a young newlywed who vanished from a busy parking lot in the middle of her routine evening like a ghost. We’ll talk sightings, cryptic roses, a weirdly calm husband, and that times she and her credit card turned up again… in different cities. Was Mary kidnapped? Did she stage her own disappearance? Was she silenced for something she knew? Or was this a case of a woman being snatched in plain sight, while the system kept shrugging? This one’s part mystery, part spy novel, and all disturbing. You’ll be yelling “WHAT?!” every few minutes—and so were we. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Judy Smith left her hotel in downtown Philadelphia for a day of sightseeing. She had a simple plan. Walk the historic district. Visit places like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Meet her husband later that afternoon. A normal day. But by that evening… she was gone. Five months later, her remains were discovered in a remote section of Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina — more than 600 miles away from where she was last seen. No one can explain how she got there. No confirmed travel records. No clear timeline. No known connection to the area. Some witnesses say they saw Judy alive in Asheville in the days after she disappeared — calm, coherent, even shopping. Others believe something happened in Philadelphia that set everything in motion. But every explanation leaves something out. In this episode, we walk through Judy’s final known hours, the investigation that followed, and the evidence that continues to raise more questions than answers. Because in this case, the biggest mystery isn’t just what happened to Judy Smith… …it’s how she got there at all. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It starts with a normal morning in Houston, Texas. An early morning, a goodbye. A drive to work. A day that should’ve been completely routine. Until it isn’t. When one woman disappears, her family does what anyone would do — they start searching. Driving her usual route. Calling anyone who might have seen her. Trying to find even the smallest clue. But as the hours pass, the silence becomes harder to explain. And when answers finally begin to surface… they don’t bring clarity — they bring more questions. Because this isn’t just a disappearance. It’s the beginning of a case that gets stranger, more confusing, and more unsettling with every new detail. And trust us… you won’t see where this is going. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is part two of two, there is too much to unpack, for just one episode. If you haven't listened to part one yet, do that first, and then join us for the rest of this case here. In November 2012, what looked like a messy breakup in Omaha, Nebraska slowly grew into one of the strangest digital stalking cases investigators had ever seen. At first, it appeared to be a story about jealousy. A woman who had recently dated a man suddenly began sending threatening messages. The texts escalated, the accusations spread, and people close to the situation found themselves dragged into a growing storm of harassment. For years, the people closest to the case struggle to understand what really happened. But as investigators begin looking closer, the story everyone believed starts to fall apart. This is one of the most baffling cases we have ever covered, it truly will have you guessing till the very end. We've kept the description vague because we don't want to give anything away in this messy, chaotic, unbelievable story. Thank you as always for listening! To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In November 2012, what looked like a messy breakup in Omaha, Nebraska slowly grew into one of the strangest digital stalking cases investigators had ever seen. At first, it appeared to be a story about jealousy. A woman who had recently dated a man suddenly began sending threatening messages. The texts escalated, the accusations spread, and people close to the situation found themselves dragged into a growing storm of harassment. For years, the people closest to the case struggle to understand what really happened. But as investigators begin looking closer, the story everyone believed starts to fall apart. This is one of the most baffling cases we have ever covered, it truly will have you guessing till the very end. We've kept the description vague because we don't want to give anything away in this messy, chaotic, unbelievable story. This is part one of two, there is too much to unpack for just one episode. Thank you as always for listening! To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a quiet mountain road above Lake Annecy, a British family’s camping trip ended in less than five minutes. Twenty-one rounds were fired from a rare antique handgun. Four adults were killed with chilling precision. A local cyclist lay dead beside their car. And somehow, two young girls survived. Was this a targeted assassination? A case of mistaken identity? Or something even more unsettling? In this episode, we unravel one of Europe’s most baffling unsolved cases — exploring the secluded turnout in the French Alps, the ballistic evidence from an usual weapon, the possible military precision, the inheritance tensions, and the haunting question of who the intended target really was. More than ten years later, the motive remains as unclear as the killer’s identity. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a quiet Sunday morning in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Stephen Allwine returned home from church and made a call no one ever expects to make. His wife, Amy, had been shot in the basement of their home. There were no shattered windows. No forced entry. No obvious sign of a struggle. Just a stunned husband, a nine-year-old son upstairs, and a tragedy that felt sudden and impossible. Amy Allwine was 43 years old. A healthcare worker. A devoted mother. A woman rooted in her faith and her community. By all outward appearances, she was living a steady suburban life. But as investigators began reconstructing the timeline of that Sunday morning, they discovered something unsettling: This story may not have started that day at all. It may have started months earlier. Online. In this episode, we unravel a case that weaves together the dark web, cryptocurrency, hidden identities, and the dangerous illusion of anonymity. What begins as a possible home invasion slowly transforms into something far more deliberate — and far more calculated. How do digital breadcrumbs expose secrets people believe are untraceable? How long can someone live two separate lives without them colliding? And what happens when a plan made in the shadows doesn’t unfold the way it was supposed to? This is the story of Amy Allwine. And the plot that started online. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When 58-year-old Roger “Fred” Farmer told his family he was heading out for a hunting trip in late 2019, no one questioned it—he was an outdoorsman, a routine guy. But weeks passed with only a few strange text messages from Fred, and his loved ones began to sense that something wasn’t right. He wasn’t returning calls. He missed the holidays. And those texts? They didn’t sound like him at all. As Fred’s family pushed for answers, investigators began peeling back layers of a story that didn’t add up. From a suspicious shift in spending to surveillance footage that raised more questions than answers, each new detail led them deeper into a case that had started as a missing person—and felt like anything but. In this episode of Crime Clueless, we unpack the slow unraveling of a mystery that would test family bonds, challenge detectives, and hinge on a discovery no one could have seen coming. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blair Adams was a 31-year-old construction foreman from British Columbia. By all accounts, he was responsible, hardworking, and grounded. Until suddenly… he wasn’t. In the summer of 1996, Blair began telling friends and family that someone was trying to kill him. He withdrew his savings. He emptied his safe deposit box. He packed cash, gold, and jewelry into a fanny pack. And then he ran — across borders, across time zones, across an entire continent — as if outrunning an invisible threat. Days later, Blair has traveled over 2800 miles from homes, on a panicked journey, as far away, as he could get. Was Blair truly being followed? Did paranoia send him into the path of real danger? Or did someone following him, catch up to him? In this episode, we trace Blair’s frantic journey from Vancouver, Canada to Knoxville, Tennessee. We examine the timeline, evidence, unravel the strange behavior captured on surveillance footage, and explore the theories that have kept investigators — and armchair detectives — baffled for nearly three decades. Because one question still remains: Who was Blair Adams running from? To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you havent yet, listen to part 1 first, then join us here for part 2 of 2. A man crosses borders in fear. Changes plans without warning. Trusts no one. And leaves behind a trail that still doesn’t make sense nearly thirty years later. In Part Two of the Blair Adams case, we step into the questions that investigators have been trying to answer since 1996. What do the forensic details actually tell us? What theories have survived decades of scrutiny? And is this a case of someone running from a real threat… or running from something no one else could see? Because sometimes the most chilling mysteries aren’t just about who committed the crime — They’re about what led someone directly into danger. If you haven’t listened to Part One, go back and start there — this case unfolds in layers, and every detail matters. And if you know anything about the death of Blair Adams — no matter how small it may seem — please contact: Knox County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit 865-215-2243 [email protected] Because even decades later, someone may still be holding the piece that finally explains what happened. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2008, a young real estate agent in Victoria, British Columbia, received what should have been a career-defining opportunity: a million-dollar home showing for new clients eager to buy. Instead, it became one of Canada’s most haunting unsolved murders. After a series of calls from a woman with a foreign accent, Lindsay agreed to show a vacant luxury home to a couple she had never met. She told people in her life something about the situation felt off. She took precautions. She tried to be careful. But within minutes of arriving at the property, Lindsay was brutally killed. In this episode, we dig into the lead that brought her there, the mysterious prepaid phone used to contact her, and the unsettling possibility that this wasn’t random — that someone may have chosen her. Was this a targeted attack? A setup connected to something larger? Or something closer to home? Nearly two decades later, the questions remain — and so does the search for justice. If you have any information — no matter how small — related to the 2008 murder of Lindsay Buziak, please come forward. Saanich Police Department Tip Line: 1-888-980-1919 Email: [email protected] Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Submit a tip online: victoriacrimestoppers.ca You can remain anonymous. Even the smallest detail could help solve this case. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dorothy Jane Scott was a 32-year-old single mom — steady, devoted, and the kind of person who wouldn’t think twice about helping someone in trouble. But in the months leading up to her disappearance, Dorothy started receiving anonymous phone calls that didn’t sound like a prank… they sounded like a warning. The caller knew her routines. What she wore. Where she’d been. And he made it clear he wasn’t going away. Then, after a late-night trip to the hospital with coworkers, Dorothy stepped into a parking lot… and vanished. Her car would later be found burned in an alleyway — headlights on, door open — as if someone bailed out in a hurry. And just when her family was desperate for answers, the phone rang. “I’ve got her.” In this episode, we walk through Dorothy’s life, the chilling calls, the night she disappeared, and the years of taunting that followed. We dig into the theories — who this man may have been, why he was never identified, and how a case this bold could remain unsolved decades later. If you know anything about the disappearance and murder of Dorothy Jane Scott, or have information that could help bring her family answers, law enforcement is still seeking tips. Orange County Sheriff’s Office tip line: 714-647-7000 Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 714-628-7675 Cold Case Homicide Unit email: [email protected] If you or someone you know is dealing with stalking, harassment, or feeling unsafe: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The murder of Missy Bevers is one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Texas — not just because it happened inside a church before dawn, but because the suspect was caught on camera… and still has never been identified. On April 18, 2016, Missy arrived at Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian to prepare for her early morning workout class. Later, students arrived to find police tape, broken glass, and a crime scene that made no sense. Surveillance footage shows an unknown person in tactical gear labeled “POLICE” wandering the halls with tools — moving slowly, breaking glass, opening doors — and then, Missy is killed. In this episode, we walk through Missy’s life and the relationships around her, the timeline leading up to that morning, the evidence and forensics that have been made public, and the biggest theories — including what fits, what doesn’t, and why this case continues to spark so many questions. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is part two of the Crystal Rogers Case, if you haven't listened to part one, do that first. Years after Crystal Rogers vanished, the case remained cold—until the FBI descended on Bardstown with dozens of search warrants and a mission to find the truth. What followed unraveled a hidden conspiracy: secret phone calls, a burned-out car, grand jury testimony, and a trail that pointed directly to the people closest to Crystal. With explosive courtroom revelations, long-awaited arrests, and shocking testimony from within the Houck family’s own circle, the mystery finally began to break open. But even with convictions secured, questions remain, importantly,  where is Crystal Rogers? To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When 35-year-old Crystal Rogers vanished over Fourth of July weekend in 2015, her abandoned car—with her phone and purse still inside—was the only clue left behind. As her family launched a desperate search, suspicion quickly turned to the man she lived with: Brooks Houck, the father of her youngest child. But what followed would expose a tangled web of lies, silence, and fear that gripped the small town of Bardstown, Kentucky. And just as her loved ones refused to give up, a second tragedy would strike. This is the story of a mother’s disappearance—and a father's relentless pursuit of the truth. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the morning of January 24, 2006, Jennifer Kesse didn’t show up for work. Her phone went straight to voicemail. Her car was missing. And within hours, her life — and her case — would become frozen in time. What followed was an investigation filled with unsettling contradictions: security footage that captured a suspect but hid their identity, evidence that was abundant yet inconclusive, and early missteps that may have cost investigators their best chance at answers. Jennifer didn’t vanish without leaving traces — she vanished despite them. In this episode, we walk through Jennifer’s life, the days leading up to her disappearance, and a detailed timeline of what’s known and what still isn’t. We examine the surveillance video that came to define the case, the discovery of her vehicle, the overlooked details, and where the investigation is today, nearly two decades later. This is not just the story of a disappearance. It’s the story of evidence that, until this last year, never got a chance to speak. But answers may be coming soon because her family refused to let silence win. This is the story of Jennifer Kesse, and it isn't over yet. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the morning of December 21st, 1992, 25-year-old schoolteacher Christy Mirack never arrived to her class. What followed would become one of Lancaster County’s most haunting cold cases — a violent crime with no suspects, no motive, and no answers for over two decades. In this episode, we revisit the life of Christy Mirack — a passionate educator with a bright future — and the devastating timeline of her murder. We trace the case from the quiet panic of that December morning through years of stalled leads, forensic evidence, and heartbreak, to the breakthrough that finally revealed her killer: a face no one expected. This is the story of a family and community that refused to forget, and the science that helped bring justice for Christy Mirack. To read more about this case and see the resources used to create this episode, visit our blog here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Crime Clueless is taking a brief holiday pause. Instead of a full case, we’re sharing a short check-in with updates on several cases we’ve previously covered — including Patti Adkins, Brianna Maitland, Ellen Greenberg, and Robert William Fisher — along with a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who listens, shares, and helps these stories stay in the light. As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on why these cases matter, acknowledging the families still waiting for answers, and expressing our gratitude for a community that continues to show up with care and curiosity. We’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode. Until then, thank you for being here — and from all of us at Crime Clueless, we wish you a safe, peaceful holiday season. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew Peterson had a story—and it never changed. Stacy ran off. She left her kids. She’ll turn up. But behind closed doors, a very different narrative was unraveling. In Part Two, we track the unraveling cover-up, the blue barrel tip, the reopened investigation into Kathleen Savio’s death, and the bold legal strategy that let two murdered women speak from beyond the grave. Featuring courtroom drama, forensic revelations, and Drew’s final outburst before sentencing, this episode closes the case on the man who thought he could outsmart everyone. As Stacy’s sister said to him outside the courtroom: “Game over, Drew.” To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this two-part deep dive, Crime Clueless unpacks one of the most chilling domestic cases in suburban America. Part One traces the twisted path to the 2007 disappearance of 23-year-old Stacy Peterson. From her troubled childhood to her whirlwind relationship with Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson, a man twice her age and with a long history of control, manipulation, and escalating abuse. We follow the timeline through Drew’s string of marriages, the suspicious 2004 bathtub death of his third wife Kathleen Savio, and the red flags Stacy raised just before vanishing. She warned people if anything happened to her, it wouldn’t be an accident. Then one day—she was gone. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trigger warning, this episode contains extensive discussion on suicide. When 21-year-old artist Molly Young was found dead from a gunshot wound in her ex-boyfriend’s bedroom in Carbondale, Illinois, the explanation seemed to arrive before investigators did: “She just committed suicide.” But nothing about the scene — or the timeline — ever truly added up. No fingerprints on the gun. No gunshot residue on anyone in the apartment. Fresh scratches on Molly’s ex. A 4-hour delay before 911 was called. And a crime scene that raised more questions than answers. Was Molly in a moment of despair when she pulled the trigger? Or was she the victim of an intimate homicide — concealed, mishandled, and dismissed? In this episode we analyze conflicting evidence and explore how her death — officially ruled “undetermined” — ignited a decade-long fight by her family for truth, transparency, and justice, ultimately leading to legislative change in Illinois known as Molly’s Law. Listen now to learn more about Molly, this case that has experts and investigators divided to this day, and decide for yourself what you think happened in the middle of the night back in 2012. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two days before Christmas in 1996, French television producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier was found brutally murdered outside her remote holiday cottage in West Cork, Ireland. Her death shocked the quiet community and ignited an investigation that would span decades, crossing borders and dividing public opinion. In this episode, we unravel the chilling mystery of Sophie’s final days — from her solitary trip to her beloved Irish retreat to the morning her body was discovered. This episode explores Sophie’s life, the troubled investigation that followed, and the man who became the prime suspect. We shed light on a case that remains officially unsolved in Ireland — yet solved in the eyes of another country. Who was Sophie, and why did her peaceful refuge become the site of such violence? Join us as we seek truth, justice, and remembrance in A Light in the Dark: The Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here.   Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode was originally released on our sister podcast Vanished Voices, where we focus on under-reported cases and victims who too often go unheard — including Indigenous women, LGBTQ+ victims, and other marginalized communities. For crossover week, we’re sharing it here on the Crime Clueless feed so our listeners don’t miss this powerful story. If you connect with this episode and want more cases like Sonya Ivanoff — deep research, advocacy-driven storytelling, and a spotlight on the missing and murdered who deserve attention — make sure to follow Vanished Voices wherever you get your podcasts. In August of 2003, nineteen-year-old Sonya Ivanoff walked home through the quiet streets of Nome, Alaska — a college student, basketball player, and proud Inupiaq woman with her whole life ahead of her. Two days later, her body was found on the edge of town. The man responsible wasn’t a stranger. He was one sworn to protect. In this episode, we share Sonya’s story — who she was before that night, what happened in the investigation that followed, and how her murder exposed a painful truth about the vulnerability of Indigenous women in Alaska. Through her family’s words, community outrage, and the lasting impact of her case, we examine how trust in law enforcement was shattered, and what it revealed about the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Her name was Sonya Ivanoff. And her story deserves to be remembered. To learn more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Thank you so much for listening to Vanished Voices. We truly appreciate you! Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a sunny morning in June 1991, Penny Bell left her beautiful home in Buckinghamshire and told the builders she was late for an appointment. She never came back. Just a couple of hours later, she was found brutally stabbed more than fifty times inside her powder blue Jaguar — parked in broad daylight, in a busy West London car park. No weapon found. Purse left in the car. No witnesses who could stop it. And the £8,500 Penny withdrew just days before? Gone, without a trace. This week, we dig into one of Britain’s most baffling unsolved murders — a case so public, so frenzied, and yet somehow still unsolved over thirty years later. Who was the man seen sitting in the passenger seat? What was that mysterious “appointment” she was rushing to? And how does someone commit a daylight murder in a crowded car park and vanish into thin air? Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about “safe places,” as we peel back the layers of the Penny Bell mystery — one clue, one contradiction, and one unanswered question at a time. If you know something about Penny’s case, you can contact the Metropolitan Police – specifically the cold case team handling Penny Bell’s murder – at 0208 785 8267. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can reach out to Crimestoppers in the UK at 0800 555 111. They will take your information confidentially. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A respected attorney in Texas sets his VCR to record the Super Bowl… and vanishes. A day later, a John Doe is found dead over 1,600 miles away on a desolate Washington highway—no ID, no car, and dressed in clothes that weren’t his. For eleven years, no one connects the two. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre disappearance of David Glenn Lewis, a man whose story defies logic at every turn. From the eerie timeline in Amarillo, Texas, to the chilling clues found in Yakima County, nothing about this case adds up. Was it foul play, a breakdown, or something stranger? And what happened to the missing case files from a lawsuit he was involved in at the time? Join us as we unpack one of the most puzzling true crime mysteries you’ve never heard of—because once you do, you’ll be as obsessed as we are. To read more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the early morning of June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer walked out of a friend’s apartment barefoot — leaving behind her phone, shoes, and purse — and vanished somewhere between College Avenue and her apartment just three blocks away. What followed was one of the most exhaustive missing person investigations in college-town history: thousands of tips, national headlines, a nine-day landfill search, and still... no answers. In this episode of Crime Clueless, we break down Lauren’s last known movements, what the unreleased surveillance footage shows, and why this case has haunted Bloomington for more than a decade. Was it a tragic accident covered up by friends? A random abduction by a stranger who saw an opportunity? Or something in between? We’re piecing together the evidence, the theories, and the haunting silences left behind — all in that tiny, crucial window of time between 4:30 a.m. and sunrise. If you have information about Lauren Spierer’s disappearance, contact Bloomington Police at (812) 339-4477 or visit FindLauren.com. Join the discussion: What do you think happened after 4:30 a.m.? To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In October 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck put on her handmade Poison Ivy costume and headed to a massive Halloween party in rural Michigan. She never made it home. What started as a night of fun among hundreds of costumed guests ended with Chelsea vanishing into the dark — and a six-month search that gripped her community. In this episode, we unravel the full story: the missteps that left Chelsea stranded, the chilling hours before she disappeared, and the evidence that finally led police to an unlikely suspect nearly two years later. From DNA found on a costume to a confession riddled with lies, this case is one of the most haunting true crime stories to unfold, leaving everyone listening, wishing for an alternative outcome. Who was Daniel Clay, and what really happened on that cold night in October? Join me as we follow the investigation, the trial, and a mother’s remarkable act of forgiveness in the face of devastating loss. ️ Listener discretion advised: this episode contains graphic testimony and references to sexual violence. To read more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the tiny Colorado mountain town of Silver Plume, population barely 200, two men vanished — a year apart — under eerily similar circumstances. The first was Tom Young, a quiet shopkeeper who disappeared with his dog, leaving behind a locked store and no note. A year later, Keith Reinhard, a journalist writing a novel about a man who mysteriously disappears, walked into those same mountains… and never came back. What happened in Silver Plume? Was it coincidence, a calculated copycat, or something darker in those peaks that swallow sound and keep their secrets? In this episode, we trace the unsettling parallels between the two men’s lives, the haunting coincidences that tied them together, and the legends that still echo through that forgotten mining town. A place that seems peaceful by daylight — but after dark, it’s like the mountains themselves are listening. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tucked high in the Colorado Rockies stands a hotel that glows like a ghost against the mountain backdrop — elegant, eerie, and unforgettable. Built by an inventor who came to Estes Park searching for life and may have found something that never dies. The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park looks peaceful from the outside — all white siding, red rooftops, and old-world charm — but step inside, and you’ll feel it. That subtle charge in the air. The chill that has nothing to do with altitude. The sense that you’re being watched. From the explosion that nearly destroyed Room 217 to the piano that plays on its own, and the night Stephen King dreamed up The Shining, this episode unpacks the real history, mysteries, and hauntings behind America’s most famous haunted hotel. Join us in exploring the halls where guests still feel a cold hand on their shoulder, where the scent of baked goods wafts from empty tunnels, and where some say the owners themselves never checked out. Do you dare check in? To learn more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1897, a young bride in rural West Virginia was found dead at the bottom of her stairs. Her husband insisted it was natural causes. The doctor called it “an everlasting faint.” The case would have ended there—if not for her mother’s shocking claim: that her daughter’s ghost had appeared night after night, revealing she had been murdered. What followed is one of the strangest true crime stories in American history: the Greenbrier Ghost case, where spectral testimony became part of a real murder trial. In this episode, we dig into the chilling details of Zona Heaster Shue’s death, her mother’s relentless fight for justice, and the trial that blurred the line between folklore and the courtroom. Was it divine intervention? Maternal instinct? Or something darker at work in the Appalachian night? To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is part two of this case. If you haven’t listened to part one, do that first. After over a year of fear and confusion, one tip would finally break the Phoenix Serial Shooter case wide open. In this episode, we dive into the investigation that revealed who was behind the shootings, the dramatic way police caught them, and the trial that followed. It’s the story of how justice finally came to Phoenix—and how a community scarred by random violence tried to make sense of the chaos. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Between 2005 and 2006, Phoenix residents lived through a summer of fear as a terrifying gunmen drove the city’s streets at night, firing on strangers without warning. From joggers to animals to people just standing outside their homes, no one felt safe. In this episode, we trace the chilling pattern of violence from the very first shootings through the tragic final victim in July 2006, when the city realized they were in the midst of a nightmare that seemed to have no end. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Foxcatcher Farm became the scene of tragedy, it was the playground of a lonely millionaire with more money than sense. In this first episode of two, we dig into the bizarre life of John du Pont — heir to a chemical fortune, collector of birds, stamps, and Olympians. From armored cars to ghost hunts to ponds that doubled as parking spots, the warning signs were everywhere. It’s a story not just of one man’s unraveling, but of how many opportunities there were for those around him to step in…and didn’t. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(If you haven't yet, go listen to Part 1 first) By the mid-90s, John du Pont’s delusions had turned from odd to ominous. Friends became suspects in imaginary conspiracies, athletes were cast out, and Dave Schultz — the gold-medal wrestler who tried to keep John grounded — became the tragic focus of his paranoia. In this episode, we cover the downward spiral: the murder, the surreal standoff, and the courtroom drama that followed. It’s the devastating end of a story where wealth, power, and untreated illness collided — and one of wrestling’s greatest champions paid the price. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vanished Voices is almost here! From the creators of Crime Clueless comes a brand-new podcast that shines a light on the stories that too often go unheard—missing and murdered Indigenous women, LGBTQ+ victims, and other cases that slip through the cracks of mainstream media and law enforcement. This isn’t just another true crime show. Vanished Voices digs deep, blending investigative storytelling with raw humanity, exposing the failures, sharing the voices of families, and asking the questions that demand answers. The first episode drops Thursday—and trust me, you’ll want to be there when it does. Search Vanished Voices wherever you listen to podcasts, or head over from Crime Clueless and be among the first to hear the stories that refuse to be forgotten. Because silence helps no one. It’s time to make their voices heard. (Click above on the Production Company, Not Today Studios, to easily follow Vanished Voices, The Overlooked) Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Beverly Carter headed out to show a home one September evening in 2014, she promised her husband she’d be home with dinner afterward. But she never came back. Her car was found in the driveway, her purse still inside, and the front door of the house left wide open — yet Beverly was gone. In this episode, we dive into the chilling disappearance of Beverly Carter, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and top-selling Arkansas realtor whose routine showing turned into a nightmare. We’ll walk through the frantic search, the shocking arrest of Arron Lewis, and the twisted plot that unfolded with his wife, Crystal Lowery. Along the way, we share the heartbreaking details, the courtroom drama, and the vital safety lessons her story left behind. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a beloved husband, father, and international hair icon is found brutally murdered beside his backyard pool in sunny Woodland Hills, police suspect a home invasion gone wrong. But behind the candles and casseroles of the tearful memorial, one stranger stands out—and one photo taken that night will unravel a twisted tale of secrets, betrayal, and the worst racquetball coach of all time. In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Fabio Sementilli—known as “Big Daddy” in the beauty world—and the shocking plot that led to his death. From a seemingly perfect marriage to a steamy affair with a fitness trainer, a suspicious Target run, and a trail of encrypted messages no murderer should ever send, this story has it all: passion, planning, and pure stupidity. We follow the investigation, the courtroom bombshells, and the unforgettable jailhouse love letters that prove even murderers can still be cringe. Trust us, this case will leave you asking: how did it take eight years for justice to be served, in one of the most clueless conspiracies we've seen? To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On August 17, 2012, 32-year-old Deanna Cook dialed 911 in Dallas, Texas, as her ex-husband attacked her in her own home. For nearly ten minutes, the call captured her desperate screams, his chilling threats, and the sounds of a brutal struggle. Yet despite Deanna’s pleas and the clear danger, help didn’t arrive in time. In this episode, we tell the story of who Deanna was — a loving mother, a daughter who never missed calling her mom, a woman who did everything she could to protect herself. We’ll walk through the timeline of her repeated calls for help, the haunting details of her final 911 call, and the police response that came far too late. Along the way, we’ll hear the words of her family, the courtroom moments that led to justice, and the lasting impact of a system that failed when she needed it most. The story of Deanna Cook is not just a true crime case — it’s a wake-up call. Deanna’s voice is still heard today through her family’s foundation and in every effort to ensure no one else falls through the cracks. Deanna’s story must be more than tragedy — it must be a reminder to listen, believe, and act. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. You can also visit thehotline.org to chat live with an advocate 24/7. All services are free and confidential. To see more resources, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For almost 40 years, Michelle Martinko’s case stood unsolved, her killer’s identity locked away in old evidence files. But in 2018, investigators turned to a powerful new tool — forensic genealogy. By building out a family tree from crime scene DNA, they were finally able to narrow in on a suspect: Jerry Burns, an Iowa businessman with no prior record. What followed was a high-profile arrest, a trial that gripped the community, and, at last, long-awaited justice for Michelle. In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking use of genealogy to catch a killer, the unraveling of Jerry Burns’ carefully hidden secret, and the emotional courtroom moments that finally closed one of Iowa’s most haunting cold cases. To learn more about this case and see the resources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a bitterly cold night in December 1979, eighteen-year-old Michelle Martinko never made it home from the Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When her body was found in the family car, brutally stabbed, her murder stunned the community and left investigators scrambling for answers. Despite intensive efforts — from blood typing and fingerprint comparisons to chasing down countless leads — the case went cold, haunting her family and the city for nearly four decades. In this episode, we retrace Michelle’s final hours, the crime scene evidence of the era, and the long, frustrating investigation that kept her story alive but frozen in time until the breakthroughs of modern forensic science began to change everything. To read about this case and see the resources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The trail picks up with a car—a white Hyundai Elantra spotted near the crime scene—that would eventually unravel the mystery behind the Idaho Four murders. In this second part, we dive into the painstaking work of investigators: connecting the Elantra to Washington State University graduate student Bryan Kohberger, analyzing his cell phone pings, and uncovering DNA evidence that would break the case wide open. We follow the story from his bizarre behavior with trash disposal in Pennsylvania to the SWAT raid that ended in his arrest. And finally, we cover the courtroom battles, the defense strategies, and the sentencing that brought some answers—but not all—to a shaken community. This is the story of how digital forensics, old-fashioned detective work, and a relentless search for justice exposed the man behind the mask. Read more about this case, including updates from the last couple days, find links to photos and videos referenced, and see some of the resources used in this case on our blog here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered inside their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. In this first part of our two-part deep dive, we walk you through the lives of the victims—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—before unraveling the haunting timeline of their final night. From DoorDash deliveries and phone calls that went unanswered to the chilling 911 call the next morning, every detail paints a picture of confusion, fear, and heartbreak. We also trace the opening steps of the investigation as police searched for clues, interviewed surviving roommates, and began piecing together what happened inside that house. By the end of this episode, the search narrows to a mysterious white Hyundai Elantra—and the manhunt intensifies. Read more about this case, including updates from the last couple days, find links to photos and videos referenced, and see some of the resources used in this case on our blog here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In part two of our deep dive into the death of Tamla Horsford, we pick up where the first episode left off — with her family’s private autopsy raising new and troubling questions. From missing autopsy photos to injuries they say don’t match the official story, Tamla’s loved ones began a fight for answers that would span years and ignite a nationwide movement. We follow the timeline from 2020 to today: the explosion of #JusticeForTamla on social media, the reopening of her case by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the second closure without charges, and the ongoing push from her friends, family, and advocates who refuse to let her story fade. Along the way, we explore the evidence, the contradictions, and the reasons this case still stirs outrage — and why Tamla’s name remains a rallying cry for justice. Change.org link for Tamla's case here. Find case information and resources here.  Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was meant to be a lighthearted “football moms” sleepover in Cumming, Georgia turned into a morning no one could explain. Forty-year-old Tamla Horsford — wife, mother of five, and the life of any gathering — was found face-down in the backyard, still wearing her paw-print pajamas. Authorities ruled it a drunken accident, claiming she fell from the second-story deck. But Tamla’s family, friends, and thousands of strangers online aren’t convinced. In this episode, we dive into the details of that night — the guests, the timeline, the injuries — and explore the troubling inconsistencies, racial bias concerns, and online firestorm that followed. From the missing autopsy photos to the independent findings that suggested foul play, we unpack what’s fact, what’s theory, and why this case still refuses to rest quietly. Join us as we walk through Tamla’s final hours in part 1, and fully discuss the night it happened. Change.org link for Tamla's case here. Find case information and resources here. Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You’d think getting caught dismembering your neighbor would slow a guy down. But for Robert Durst, that was just Act One. In Part 2 of this deeply twisted two-parter, we pick up with Bob laying low in a cheap Galveston apartment… dressed as a mute woman. Naturally. From there, it only gets stranger: an HBO documentary crew, a letter with a suspicious typo, a bathroom monologue accidentally caught on a hot mic, and a murder trial decades in the making. We’re talking courtroom drama, a confession disguised as casual mumbling, and one of the wildest cross-examinations in true crime history. (Yes, Frisbee and Uno come up. No, they didn’t exist when he said they did.) This episode covers The Jinx, the long-awaited trial for Susan Berman’s murder, and the long-overdue indictment in Kathie Durst’s case—plus the jaw-dropping legacy of a man who lied for a living… until the microphone didn’t. Spoiler alert: He really did kill them all, of course. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst All Good Things (2010) Find more resources used to create this episode on our Blog Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a torso washes up in Galveston Bay, police brace for a gritty whodunit. But what they unravel instead is one of the strangest stories in true crime history. In Part 1 of our deep dive into the twisted life of Robert Durst, we follow the trail from dismembered body parts and a neighbor in drag to a decades-long saga of wealth, deception, his missing wife, and one shockingly cheap apartment. We dig into Durst’s bizarre early years, the disturbing disappearance of his wife Kathie, his complicated bond with Susan Berman, and the unraveling of a man who could lie better than he could hide. Spoiler: he wasn’t that great at hiding. Before The Jinx, before the hot mic confession, before the courtroom gaslighting—there was just a man, a bow saw, and some very bad decisions. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (HBO, 2015) All Good Things (2010) Read about this case and find resources used in this episode on our blog Find Crime Clueless socials, website, and more here  Thank you for listening - we are grateful for you! Support Crime Clueless - Buy Me A Coffee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.