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Crime Curious
by Crime Curious Podcast
A true crime podcast where two friends journey through true crime cases in a lighthearted and in-depth way. One is a lawyer turned Judge and one is a trained investigator. We give educated details without being boring to listen to. Enjoy!
Episodes
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The Sheridan Road Girl In White
In 1916, eighteen‑year‑old Marion Frances Lambert left home on a bitter February morning and never returned. By nightfall, she was found frozen in the snow leaving a mystery in her wake, and a community spiraling into scandal. Her boyfriend, college student Will Orpet, quickly became the prime...
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The Murder of Missy Bevers
Before sunrise on a storm‑soaked Texas morning, fitness instructor Terri “Missy” Bevers walked into Creekside Church of Christ to set up for her bootcamp class. Within an hour, she would be dead — and the person responsible would vanish into the darkness, leaving behind one of the most chilling...
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Baby Farming
In Victorian England, when poverty and shame collided with a brutal social system, desperate mothers sometimes turned to “baby farmers” — women who promised care, safety, and adoption.… but behind closed doors, infants didn’t survive long. Special thanks to our guest host and all credit for…
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Starvation Heights: The Crimes of Dr. Hazzard
In the misty woods of Olalla, Washington, a woman calling herself a doctor built a sanitarium where “healing” meant starvation, control, and death. Wealthy seekers, spiritual wanderers, and vulnerable patients walked into Wilderness Heights hoping for a cure — but many never walked out. Join...
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The Murder of Renee Freer
Renee “Giggles” Freer was the kind of child who lit up every room she walked into—sweet, chatty, and full of life. So when the 12‑year‑old vanished from her quiet Connecticut neighborhood in 1980, the community was left stunned… and terrified. What happened in those final moments before Renee...
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The Murder of Janet Chandler
In 1979, Hope College senior Janet Chandler vanished from her night shift at a Holland, Michigan motel. What looked like a simple abduction unraveled into a shocking story of jealousy, abuse, and a violent conspiracy involving private security guards stationed during a local labor strike. For...
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Buford Pusser: The Sheriff Who Walked Tall
Buford Pusser rose from small‑town constable to one of Tennessee’s most feared and celebrated sheriffs, waging a one‑man war against the State Line Mob. But behind the legend was a trail of violence, unanswered questions, and a marriage that ended in tragedy. This episode unpacks the myth, the…
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The Backpack Murders
In the early 1990s, a string of disappearances along Australia’s backpacker trails led investigators deep into the eerie silence of Belanglo State Forest. What they uncovered would shock the nation. This episode unpacks the life and crimes of Ivan Milat — the man believed responsible for the...
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The Murder of Stephanie DuBay
Fifteen-year-old Stephanie DuBay was searching for independence when she walked away from home after a fight over a simple rose tattoo. She crossed paths with two young men in a Warren, Michigan crash house — a place known for drugs, danger, and predatory behavior. Within days, Stephanie…
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The Kidnapping of Delimar Vera
In January 1997, 10‑day‑old Delimar Vera vanished from her family’s Philadelphia home under the cover of a house fire that investigators quickly ruled accidental. But her mother, Luz Cuevas, never accepted that her baby had died in the blaze. For six long years she held onto an unshakable…
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The Crimes of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng
In the quiet woods of rural California, two men built a world fueled by paranoia, domination, and unimaginable cruelty. Leonard Lake and Charles Ng weren’t just survivalists—they were predators hiding behind the façade of self‑reliance and doomsday prep. As their bunker took shape, so did a...
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The Crimes of Jesse Butler
Oklahoma teen Jesse Mack Butler was a rising baseball star with a dark, escalating history of violence that the public never saw — until two brave girls came forward. One survivor endured a brutal assault that required surgery. Another was choked unconscious while Butler filmed it. Despite 11...
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The Crimes of Dr. Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream wasn’t practicing medicine — he was perfecting murder. A trained physician with a taste for poison, Cream used strychnine the way most doctors use a stethoscope. Women seeking help ended up dead, investigations twisted into chaos, and Cream himself kept inserting his smug...
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The Disappearance of Erica Franolich
A young mother vanishes from the quiet village of Middleburgh, New York in 1986 — and no one reports her missing for four months. Erica Jayne Franolich had been trying to escape an abusive marriage, made a terrified call to her brother the night before she disappeared, and then walked into the...
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The Murder of Andrea Stranko
When 46‑year‑old Andrea Stranko returned home from a neighborhood UFC watch party with her boyfriend, Daryl Smith, the night should’ve ended quietly. Instead, it became a deadly ambush. Waiting in the shadows was Daryl’s ex, 35‑year‑old Morgan Jane Smith—armed with a shotgun and fueled by...
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The Crimes of Thomas Bunday
A chilling case of a family man living a double life. In this episode, we dive into the story of Thomas Richard Bunday, an Air Force technical sergeant whose quiet, disciplined exterior hid a pattern of escalating violence in Fairbanks, Alaska. Between 1979 and 1981, five young women vanished or...
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Marybeth Tinning
Between 1972 and 1985, Schenectady mother Marybeth Tinning lost nine of her children—one after another—under circumstances doctors initially labeled as SIDS or tragic coincidence. But as the pattern grew impossible to ignore, investigators uncovered a chilling truth: MaryBeth had confessed to...
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The Jelani Day Case
When 25‑year‑old grad student Jelani Day vanished in August 2021, his family’s world stopped. Jelani was focused, joyful, and deeply loved — not someone who would simply disappear. But within days, his car was found hidden in the woods, and weeks later, his body was discovered miles away in the...
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Crime Curious Funny Q&A Session
Every now and then, even the most dedicated true‑crime brains need a palate cleanser — and today, we’re giving your nervous system a break. In this bonus episode, we’re stepping away from murder, mystery, and mayhem to answer funny and unhinged questions. Nothing is off‑limits, everything is...
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Baylie's Story: By My Eyes
Part Two takes us into the heartbreaking events of August 2018, when Baylie’s life was cut short in a tragic accident that left her family searching for answers no parent should ever have to seek. We examine the timeline of that day, the medical decisions that followed, and the emotional and…
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Baylie's Story
In Part One, we step into the world of 19‑year‑old Baylie Grogan — a brilliant, compassionate young woman from New Hampshire whose life was defined by discipline, empathy, and a love for horses that shaped her entire identity. Through the voices of those who knew her best, we explore Baylie’s...
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The Murder of Richard Kelvin
In this episode of Crime Curious, we’re heading to Adelaide — a city known for beaches, wine, and, unfortunately, one of the most chilling figures in Australian true crime: Bevan Spencer von Einem. Von Einem was the quiet, well‑spoken accountant who blended into the background… until the…
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The Crimes of Dale Cregan
When a simmering Manchester gang feud exploded into violence, it unleashed one of the most shocking crime sprees in modern UK history. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Dale Cregan—a man whose name became synonymous with calculated brutality, a nationwide manhunt, and a tragedy...
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The Soap Maker Leonarda Cianciulli
In this chilling Italian true‑crime case, we explore the life and crimes of Leonarda Cianciulli, a seemingly warm and well‑liked shopkeeper in the town of Correggio whose desperation and superstition spiraled into horror. After a lifetime marked by tragedy — including the loss of multiple…
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The Camm Family Case
A quiet Indiana community was shattered on September 28, 2000, when Kim Camm and her two children, Bradley and Jill, were found shot to death in the family garage. What followed became one of the most controversial and tangled criminal cases in modern true crime history. This episode unpacks the...
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The Murder of Brian Barrett
In this redo special guest episode, we dive into the killing of 22‑year‑old Brian Barrett, a young man caught in the crossfire of an online fantasy world created by Thomas Montgomery, a married, middle‑aged coworker posing as a teenage Marine sniper named “Tommy.” When both men fell for the same...
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Three Missing; Three Mysteries
This week on Crime Curious, we’re taking you into three different missing‑person cases—each one baffling in its own way, each one desperately in need of answers. From a father who went missing on the way to his child's birth, to a murder trial without a body, these stories span different...
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The Brandon Lawson Case
On a dark stretch of Highway 277 in Bronte, Texas, 26‑year‑old Brandon Lawson vanished after a frantic 911 call that still chills listeners to this day. His truck was found abandoned, his phone went silent, and his final words—rambling, panicked, and cryptic—sparked years of theories about what...
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The Philpott Fire
In the early hours of May 11, 2012, a quiet street in Derby, England was engulfed in flames. Inside the burning semi‑detached home were six sleeping children—unaware that the fire racing toward their bedrooms had been deliberately set. As the nation mourned, investigators uncovered a shocking...
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The Boy Who Remembers
We’re changing things up for the week to bring you a deep, atmospheric dive into a true spiritual mystery: the story of James Leininger, a child who remembers a past life as a World War II pilot. This is more than a curiosity piece. It’s a story about how memory shapes identity, how grief and...
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The Uber Killer
February 20, 2026 Marked the 10 year anniversary of the horrific events that took place on a cold night in Kalamazoo Michigan. In this re-do case special we cover the crimes of Jason Dalton who claimed the Uber drive share app he used to pick up passengers told him who should live and who should...
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The Murder of October Perez
In June 2011, two‑year‑old October “Toby” Perez was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital with catastrophic injuries—injuries prosecutors later said were the result of months of hidden abuse inside a cramped Great Falls, Montana home. Her mother’s boyfriend, David Wayne Hyslop, was soon charged…
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The David Braley Case
On a frigid November night in 1989, 21‑year‑old David Braley slipped out of the Take Five Music Hall in Concord, New Hampshire—and vanished into the darkness. Four months later, his badly beaten body surfaced in the Merrimack River, miles away in Manchester. What happened in the hours between…
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The Murder of Laurie Show
When 16‑year‑old Laurie Show was found brutally attacked in her Lancaster, Pennsylvania home, the community was shaken to its core. What unfolded next was a chilling story of obsessive jealousy, escalating harassment, and a deadly plan carried out by classmates Lisa Michelle Lambert and Tabitha...
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The Murder of Christian Griggs
When Christian Griggs arrived at his estranged wife’s family home in October 2013 to pick up his four‑year‑old daughter, the visit ended in tragedy. Moments after calling his father for help, Christian was found face‑down on the porch with six gunshot wounds—four of them in his back. His...
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The Murder of Kevin Bacon
On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare....
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The Robert Beckowitz Case
Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle. In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his...
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The Murder of Sylvia Quayle
This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a...
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Part Two Michael and Alex Smith
The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon...
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Michael and Alex Smith
When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her…
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The Murder of Andrew Sorenson
In November 2020, 19‑year‑old Andrew Sorenson disappeared from Spokane, Washington. For nearly a year, his family searched for answers—until an abandoned Honda Accord revealed the truth no parent should ever face. Inside its trunk lay Andrew’s body, bound with zip ties and wrapped in tape, the...
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Jaden Carpenter is still MISSING
While on break for the holiday season, we decided to re-release a missing person case that still needs attention. Jaden Leigh Carpenter also known as "Shug" has been missing since October 7, 2022. She was last known to be with her boyfriend, James Tyson Reece at his home in Culleoka Tennessee.…
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The Carmel Murders
In March 1994, the quiet suburb of Carmel, Indiana was shattered by the brutal murders of siblings Lisa and Nick Allemenos, and their family friend Chris James. What began as a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into one of Hamilton County’s most savage crimes—three young lives cut short in a...
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The Abduction of Katherine Callaway Hall
On November 22, 1976, Katherine Callaway Hall was approached by Phillip Garrido outside a California supermarket. What began as a seemingly innocent request for a ride quickly turned into a nightmare. Garrido handcuffed and bound Hall, driving her to a storage facility in Reno, Nevada. Join…
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A Voice in the Dark: The Cherica Adams Story
When a late-night drive turned into a deadly ambush, 24-year-old Cherica Adams made a desperate 911 call that would expose a chilling conspiracy—and save her unborn son. This episode unravels the tragic case of Cherica’s murder, the shocking involvement of former NFL player Rae Carruth, and the...
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Room 348: Death Behind a Locked Door
When 55-year-old Greg Fleniken checked into the MCM Eleganté Hotel in Beaumont, Texas, he expected a quiet night: popcorn, a candy bar, and cable TV. But by morning, he was dead—face down on the floor, cigarette still in hand, door locked from the inside. No blood. No bruises. No signs of foul...
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Heather's Story: Life Beyond the Sentence Part Two
This is the conclusion to our interview with Heather—a woman whose childhood was shaped by the shadows of crime and loss. Her father was incarcerated for murder, and her beloved mother battled alcoholism until it claimed her life. Left to navigate a world of instability and stigma, Heather faced...
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Heather's Story: Life Beyond the Sentence
In this powerful and deeply personal two part episode, we sit down with Heather—a woman whose childhood was shaped by the shadows of crime and loss. Her father was incarcerated for murder, and her beloved mother battled alcoholism until it claimed her life. Left to navigate a world of instability...
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The Mysterious Case of Shane Fell
After a late-night car crash in Marrero, Louisiana, Shane Fell vanished without a trace—leaving behind only a shoe and a trail of questions. In this episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of Shane Michael Fell, a 36-year-old technical advisor who crashed his car on River Road in the early...
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The Murder of Lancelot Cooper
In the icy stillness of a Maine winter night in 1951, a chilling scream shattered the quiet at the Bowdoin Courts Apartments. When police arrived, they found Eva Cooper—nude, bound, and barely conscious—on the living room floor. Her husband, Lancelot Cooper, a respected welder and former city...
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A true crime podcast where two friends journey through true crime cases in a lighthearted and in-depth way. One is a lawyer turned Judge and one is a trained investigator. We give educated details without being boring to listen to. Enjoy!
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