Crime Over Coffee

Kerry Krueger went missing in December of 1989 after telling her husband that she was going on a business trip with a coworker. Kerry has not been seen or heard from since the day she left. At the time of her disappearance, she had a 3-year-old daughter at home. Did she leave on her own accord or did something terrible happen to her? Listen to this episode to hear the story of Kerry and see if you know of any helpful information to bring answers to the family. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Racine County at 1-262-636-9330 or 1-888-636-9330 or through its website: Racine.crimestoppersweb.com. Sources:https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPWSLGRW2V/?img_index=10https://www.fox6now.com/news/burlington-missing-person-new-clueshttps://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/35-years-later-the-mysterious-disappearance-of-kerry-obrien-krueger-in-wisconsin/https://www.wisn.com/article/cold-case-racine-county-woman-missing-since-late-1980s/69596910https://charleyproject.org/case/kerry-aileen-obrien-kruegerhttps://www.facebook.com/RacineCountySheriffsOffice/posts/pfbid036Gb4KLtvigr8jpgdE1FzK2xuspYRVGr6dfVdd1fWKicoPJSpvkwzDf6PwWhUCEktlhttps://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=671dfwihttps://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/cold-case-spotlight-kerry-obrien-krueger-n263451https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/library/reports-and-statistics

Join Abby and Ericka for a holly jolly (mostly) episode to celebrate the Christmas season! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! Enjoy time with your family and we will be back next year with more episodes! Sources:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/conan-obrien-holiday-party-nick-reiner-rob-reiner-1236452447/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/carl-reiner-nick-conan-obrien-party-deaths-rcna249396https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/Walmart-thief-fakes-heart-attack-786543https://legalclarity.org/what-is-considered-grand-theft-in-florida/https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/looking-back-at-san-franciscos-santacon-bank-bandit/https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/man-high-on-bath-salts-breaks-into-house-puts-up-christmas-decorationshttps://www.vice.com/en/article/a-brief-history-of-bizarre-christmas-crimes/https://commonplacefacts.com/2024/12/16/santa-claus-crimes/

After Philip Shue crashed his car off of highway 10 in Texas, officials were quick to rule his death a suicide. However, evidence such as severed body parts and duct tape on his wrists and ankles lead many others to believe there may be more to the story. Sources:https://militaryjusticeforall.com/2003/04/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/colonel-philip-shue_b_1424756https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/?view=21364https://www.militaryfamiliesforjustice.org/colonel-philip-shue-usafhttps://www.cbsnews.com/htdocs/pdf/first_warning_note.pdfhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-curious-case-of-col-shue-26-03-2009/

Listen to this episode to hear Ericka tell us two different stories of solved missing person cases in Indiana. Ralph Stutzmen went missing in 1952 from a family farm in Lagrange, IN and Brittany Gard went missing in 2025 from her home in Putnam County, IN. What happened to both individuals and how were the missing person cases solved?Ralph Stutzman Sources:https://www.wndu.com/2023/06/16/71-year-old-cold-case-solved-lagrange-county/https://charleyproject.org/case/ralph-stutzmanhttps://www.21alivenews.com/2023/06/16/70-year-old-lagrange-county-cold-case-solved-uncovers-secret-family/https://wsbt.com/news/local/dna-testing-genealogy-missing-persons-cold-case-august-1952-ralph-stutzman-delbert-schrock-ancestry-com-closure-relief-investigation-state-police-florida-lagrange-county-indianaBrittany Gard Sources:https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/putnam-county/it-makes-no-sense-missing-putnam-county-womans-family-shares-details-about-troubling-disappearancehttps://people.com/mom-called-911-from-woods-week-after-vanishing-suspicious-house-fire-11827997https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/indiana-mom-missing-suspicious-fire-home-officials-say-rcna236323https://abcnews.go.com/US/indiana-woman-missing-suspicious-fire-house/story?id=126306764https://fox59.com/indiana-news/missing-putnam-county-woman-found-alive-more-than-a-week-after-suspicious-fire/https://www.suncommercial.com/banner_graphic/article_adcb46cb-0ed2-5d5c-b890-db1733ffdb0d.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/07/us-news/mom-of-2-missing-since-mysterious-fire-at-her-indiana-home/

In this episode Abby and Ericka tell you some Halloween related stories that range from corpses, to the Exorcist, to clowns. Listen in to hear these stories and more! Have a safe and fun Halloween! Sources:https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-halloween/9-halloween-attractions-that-went-too-far.htmhttps://abc13.com/post/dead-womans-body-mistaken-for-halloween-decoration/1035630/https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/14/chillicothe-man-acquitted-woman-s/21370642007/https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/boo-actual-crimes-committed-in-haunted-house-attractionshttps://www.grunge.com/245113/disturbing-things-that-actually-happened-at-haunted-houses/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38348167/https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/was-the-exorcist-cursedhttps://libblogs.luc.edu/wla/2023/04/25/mercy-for-the-devil-the-later-career-of-mercedes-mccambridge/

Happy Fall/Halloween! In this episode, Abby and Ericka go off script and talk about some of their favorite fall acitivities. Then they discuss some horrible accidents that have happened in and around haunted house attractions. Sources:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/boo-actual-crimes-committed-in-haunted-house-attractionshttps://www.grunge.com/245113/disturbing-things-that-actually-happened-at-haunted-houses/https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-halloween/9-halloween-attractions-that-went-too-far.htm

Tune in as Abby shares some of the current true crime tv shows she has been watching. Ranging from good content, spooky season related to goofy instances, there is a recommendation for everyone. Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4189570/episodes/?season=7&ref_=ttephttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt33343774/episodes/?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33349065/episodes/?season=2&ref_=ttephttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt37724480/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30195843/reviews/?featured=rw10351775&ref_=tt_ururv_c_1https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1934673/?ref_=tturv_rvi_i_6

15-year-old Kayla Berg went missing in August of 2009. The person she was last seen with became a prime suspect, but there wasn't enough evidence to try him and her dissapearance is still unsolved. If you have information you can: Call the Antigo Police Department at 715-627-6411Submit a tip on-line at www.marathoncountycrimestoppers.orgSources:https://www.wsaw.com/2025/08/11/kayla-berg-case-marks-16-years-since-antigo-teen-last-seen/https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1129610/1https://www.antigojournal.com/news/bench-in-memory-of-kayla-berg-completed/article_5c6a6454-51b1-11ef-a3cf-2b6f14ad1da5.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/101461496568847/https://www.wsaw.com/2025/08/11/i-miss-her-every-day-16-year-search-kayla-berg-continues/https://www.wsaw.com/content/news/10-years-later-questions-remain-in-search-for-kayla-berg-530974721.htmlhttp://marathoncounty.crimestoppersweb.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=MissingPersons&ID=505&SID=556

In 1980, Teresa was found murdered on a beach near Los Angeles. Decades later a break in the cold case leads to answers the family never thought they would have.Sources:ttps://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/press/102819_Man_Sentenced_for_1980_Murder_of_Woman_Found_on_Palos_Verdes_Estates_Beach.pdfhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt31556143/https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-san-pedro-robert-yniguez-murder-charge-20190618-story.htmlhttps://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/press/102819_Man_Sentenced_for_1980_Murder_of_Woman_Found_on_Palos_Verdes_Estates_Beach.pdfhttps://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/teresa-broudreaux-robert-yniguez-murder-conviction/2061821/

32-year-old Mary and her two daughters 2-year-old Fannie, and 1-year-old Jessie Stuart, went missing in December of 1977. Did they leave on their own accord? Or did something awful happen to them? The case is still unsolved and the prime suspect passed away in 1996Sources:https://kymkemp.com/2022/11/14/if-the-trees-could-talk-the-cold-case-of-missing-honeydew-woman-mary-stuart-and-her-two-daughters/https://charleyproject.org/case/fannie-fawn-stuarthttps://charleyproject.org/case/jessie-flo-stuarthttps://charleyproject.org/case/mary-elizabeth-stuarthttps://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/mary-elizabeth-stuarthttps://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP6698https://www.times-standard.com/2009/08/19/cold-disappearance-case-reopened-by-das-office/https://www.usinflationcalculator.comhttps://www.ultimate70s.com/seventies_history/19771210/weather

Davohnte Morgan went missing in the infamous Mount Shasta in 2020 while visiting the area with his current girlfriend. Join in as Abby and Ericka discuss the mysteries of the area and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Sources:https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d5607e184b7308aafc29d01c837416e04b47b66dac21dba0ac606c17b0fb0d53JmltdHM9MTc1MzE0MjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=14a9f704-a3d2-6447-3edf-e113a2ca65f8&psq=davonte+morgan&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVjaW5lbWFob2xpYy5jb20vZGF2b2hudGUtbW9yZ2FuLWZvdW5kLW9yLW1pc3NpbmctaXMtaGUtZGVhZC1vci1hbGl2ZS8&ntb=1https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=9ada0a148bf5b36438328e3a9f12890ada49655be49f04c5fdad6f812fcfbe92JmltdHM9MTc1MzE0MjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=14a9f704-a3d2-6447-3edf-e113a2ca65f8&psq=davonte+morgan&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9rb2JpNS5jb20vbmV3cy8zLXllYXJzLWxhdGVyLWRhdm9obnRlLW1vcmdhbi1zdGlsbC1taXNzaW5nLTIwNzg5Mi8&ntb=1https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=96238c0ea9174e1afd5975e19566547ec35e9551b11c4acf44ec0f5bb9529f09JmltdHM9MTc1MzE0MjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=14a9f704-a3d2-6447-3edf-e113a2ca65f8&psq=davonte+morgan&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGFybGV5cHJvamVjdC5vcmcvY2FzZS9kYXZvaG50ZS12YW4tbW9yZ2Fu&ntb=1https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=df7f26b367db38798eeaa632a2dc96d27bea12c5352ee7e4f9d094572306682aJmltdHM9MTc1MzE0MjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=14a9f704-a3d2-6447-3edf-e113a2ca65f8&psq=davonte+morgan&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9kaXNhcHBlYXJlZGJsb2cuY29tL2Rhdm9obnRlLXZhbi1tb3JnYW4v&ntb=1https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=0d976058d3cbc55ac12c1bbe6d0be900c632edbc4135da16e92cb94dce3a21bbJmltdHM9MTc1MzE0MjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=14a9f704-a3d2-6447-3edf-e113a2ca65f8&psq=davonte+morgan&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW52ZXN0aWdhdGlvbmRpc2NvdmVyeS5jb20vY3JpbWVmZWVkL2lkLXNob3dzL2Rpc2FwcGVhcmVkL3Nhbi1mcmFuY2lzY28tbWFuLXZhbmlzaGVzLXdoaWxlLW9uLXZhY2F0aW9uLXdpdGgtaGlzLWdpcmxmcmllbmQtaW4tbm9ydGhlcm4tY2FsaWZvcm5pYQ&ntb=1

Join Abby and Ericka for a lighthearted episode with some funnier true crime stories and some true crime trivia! Happy 4th of July!!Sources:https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/true-crime-quizhttps://www.murdermysteryco.com/true-crime-trivia-quiz-party-ideas/https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/clever-true-crimehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2016/12/20/anthony-curcio-idaho-bank-robbery/95672860/https://people.howstuffworks.com/10-of-the-stupidest-criminals-of-all-time.htmhttps://www.ketv.com/article/accused-carjacker-to-stand-trial/7645843https://omaha.com/news/crime/article_6e99aa18-9b40-11e4-abb5-035fd216c4d3.htmlhttps://www.clevescene.com/news/burglar-i-thought-you-could-only-be-arrested-for-burglary-at-night-3594877

Join Abby and Ericka as they chat about Abby's new show obsession. Today's episode discusses some of the stories from the show "Chaos in the Courthouse" and how intense these situations can be.http://apps.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/Details/460782https://globalnews.ca/news/3095003/kentucky-man-faces-6-new-charges-after-flipping-out-threatening-judge-during-court-appearance/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13113556/

In this episode, Ericka tells us about 2 different missing person cases from Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first one is the disappearance of Kevin Nguyen who disappeared in December of 2018 from a downtown bar. The second is the disappearance of Wanda Elaine Washington who disappeared after getting into a car with someone she presumably knew. Listen to this episode to get the word out and try to bring closer to the families. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Kevin Nguyen is asked to call Detective Brian Martin of the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1369 or email [email protected]. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Wanda Elaine Washington is asked to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at 219-427-1230Sources:https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/kevin-nguyenhttps://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/kevin-nguyen-missing-fort-wayne-indiana-rcna184890https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634656216833940/https://www.fwpd.org/missing-persons/3156-kevin-nguyenhttps://www.wane.com/top-stories/6-years-later-grandmother-still-searching-for-missing-fort-wayne-man/https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/54509https://charleyproject.org/case/wanda-elaine-washingtonhttps://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP5697https://www.fwpd.org/missing-persons/3165-wanda-elaine-washingtonhttps://www.doenetwork.org/cases/879dfin.htmlhttps://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/missing-persons-by-state

In this episode, Ericka tells us about Amelia Earhart and her 1937 disappearance. Listen to this episode to hear about Amelia Earhart's career as a pilot and the theories as to what happened to her and her aircraft. Sources:http://100.26.43.141/biography/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amelia-Earharthttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/amelia-earharthttps://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/did-they-find-amelia-earharts-plane.htmhttps://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/did-amelia-earhart-assume-another-identityhttps://www.businessinsider.com/amelia-earhart-conspiracy-theories-2018-5

Listen to this episode as Abby tells us about the tragic deaths of Rebecca Zahau and Max Shacknai. Were they horrible accidents? Or did something more sinister lead to their deaths?Sources:⁠https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-zahau-trial-settlement-20190206-story.html⁠⁠https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2019/02/06/stunning-end-to-zahau-civil-case-as-family-settles-judgment-wiped-out/⁠⁠https://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-death-rebecca-zahau-bizarre-case-stands-today/story?id=53425140⁠⁠https://people.com/rebecca-zahau-california-mansion-mysterious-death-murder-suicide-8750428⁠⁠https://abcnews.go.com/US/jury-awards-rebecca-zahau-family-5m-womans-mysterious/story?id=54236047

Listen to this episode as Abby tells us about the tragic deaths of Rebecca Zahau and Max Shacknai. Were they horrible accidents? Or did something more sinister lead to their deaths?Sources:https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-zahau-trial-settlement-20190206-story.htmlhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2019/02/06/stunning-end-to-zahau-civil-case-as-family-settles-judgment-wiped-out/https://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-death-rebecca-zahau-bizarre-case-stands-today/story?id=53425140https://people.com/rebecca-zahau-california-mansion-mysterious-death-murder-suicide-8750428https://abcnews.go.com/US/jury-awards-rebecca-zahau-family-5m-womans-mysterious/story?id=54236047

16-year-old Karlie Gusé went missing from her family home early in the morning on October 13, 2018. Reports from her family say that Karlie was not acting like herself the night before after attending a party with some friends. Listen to this episode to hear Karlie's story. If you have seen Karlie or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call the Mono County Sheriff’s Office at:760-932-7549, or send an anonymous tip via email at:[email protected]: http://www.officialbringkarliehome.com https://www.facebook.com/bringkarliehome https://people.com/karlie-guse-people-magazine-investigates-missing-california-teen-parents-hope-still-alive-7570354 https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/case-of-missing-california-teen-leads-to-nevada-2917690/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/karlie-lain-guse https://lauthmissingpersons.com/top-10-unsolved-missing-person-cases/ https://www.missingkids.org/poster/ncmc/1341118/1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRxjb2fjpsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-hcXObjNnE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Gus18kgrc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng9aaHzbLTM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shSPDfmoW5M https://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-karlie-guse-disappearance-desert-7568887 Fraga, Kaleena. "The Chilling Story Of Karlie Gusé, The California Teen Who Vanished Alongside A Highway." AllThatsInteresting.com, April 12, 2024, https://allthatsinteresting.com/karlie-guse. Accessed February 18, 2025.

Self-defense or Murder? Join Abby and Ericka as they discuss the deaths of teenagers Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady after they burglarized a home. Follow along as they discuss Byron Smith's actions that led up to the grizzly event. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutor-minn-homeowner-lay-in-wait-for-teen-burglars/ https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-the-smoking-gun/crime-news/byron-david-smith-fatally-shoots-haile-kifer-nicholas-brady

Tyrone Day was arrested in 1989 after being accused of raping a woman in Dallas, Texas. He maintained his innocence and wrote the innocence project about his story – thus starting the process of proving that he was in fact innocent. Listen to this episode to hear part of his story. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/cases/tyrone-day/ https://innocencetexas.org/cases/tyrone-day/ https://www.keranews.org/news/2023-05-24/dallas-man-sexual-assault-innocent-dna-evidence https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=6607 https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2023/07/tyrone-day-was-wrongfully-imprisoned-for-26-years-two-dallas-lawyers-proved-his-innocence/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egg2sszjCkg&t=2s

Listen to part 2 of this 2-part series as Abby and Ericka tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's life, presidency, and assassination. Sources: https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/abraham-lincoln-assassination/ https://www.loc.gov/collections/abraham-lincoln-papers/articles-and-essays/assassination-of-president-abraham-lincoln/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/april-15-1865-tragic-last-hours-abraham-lincoln https://www.historynet.com/abraham-lincoln-assassination/ https://www.history.com/news/halloween-facts-traditions-legends https://www.history.com/news/legend-of-abraham-lincolns-ghost-white-house https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abraham-Lincoln https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/ https://www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/the-odd-parallels-between-kennedy-and-lincoln

Listen to part 1 of this 2-part series as Abby and Ericka tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's life, presidency, and assassination.  Sources: https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/abraham-lincoln-assassination/ https://www.loc.gov/collections/abraham-lincoln-papers/articles-and-essays/assassination-of-president-abraham-lincoln/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/april-15-1865-tragic-last-hours-abraham-lincoln https://www.historynet.com/abraham-lincoln-assassination/ https://www.history.com/news/halloween-facts-traditions-legends https://www.history.com/news/legend-of-abraham-lincolns-ghost-white-house https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abraham-Lincoln https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/ https://www.historynewsnetwork.org/article/the-odd-parallels-between-kennedy-and-lincoln

Emily Housholder was murdered in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2012 after a drug deal gone wrong. Join Ericka, Abby, and special guest Katie for an episode diving into Emily's story.  Sources: https://www.harperfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Emily-Housholder https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/man-admits-to-2012-shooting-death-of-woman/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9EWimm2deU https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/woman-found-dead-in-car-in-restaurants-lot/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGrlnNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS9ePx3hu9CXGUCS8NQ4sI3gcc68Uds8HeaJzFUnKyEj4DjG_kPYLUt9iA_aem_AkzmGwNTjYgnWpGWLSm4EQ https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-for-2012-slaying-of-fort-wayne-woman/1801527322/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WANE_15&fbclid=IwY2xjawGrln5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdgjXkYir8E0zp8hHLiMuaux6jTbTwLVFCTz4yQNa2BrP-VMyowQk8Qo-A_aem_mwEAzK0ov8PFqUH9V_ioJg https://wowo.com/man-pleads-guilty-in-2012-murder/ https://www.journalgazette.net/local/drug-deal-gone-bad-blamed-for-12-slaying/article_55153b0f-3c2b-5ce4-86c2-cb90faef43ad.html https://www.dacac.org https://www.dacac.orgfiles/ugd/9b8466bb564496b6e7450f9d98803908c71902.pdf https://unhistoric3.rssing.com/chan-3482817/article9.html

In 1886, Thomas Edwin Bartlett was found dead in his home from Chloroform poisoning. Suspicions around his wife Adelaide's involvement lead to a tense trial and additional suspicions about Adelaide's involvement. Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2542684/?page=4 https://owlcation.com/humanities/Did-Adelaide-Bartlett-Get-Away-with-Murder https://www.futilitycloset.com/2011/02/09/the-pimlico-mystery/ https://www.grunge.com/81940/unsolved-murders-victorian-era/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/history/pimlico-poisoning/24405/

In this episode Abby and Ericka share some spooky stories with you. Happy Halloween!  Sources: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/family-of-doctor-killed-by-elevator-settle-suit-1508297.php https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Witness-statements-differ-regarding-doctor-s-8831278.php https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/corpse-found-under-memphis-tenn-motel-bed-where-couple-slept/ https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/ https://www.countryliving.com/life/g3793/scary-ghost-stories/ https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Enfield_Horror https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a39179/five-real-life-horror-stories/ https://the-line-up.com/zombie-road-st-louis-missouri https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/enfield-monster-illinois-creature-or-mob-mentality/

In this episode Abby tells us the story of a long lasting family feud in Clay County, Kentucky between the White's/Howard's and the Baker's/Garrett's. This feud lasted over 100 years with multiple generations being involved. Listen to this episode to hear all the crazy things that happened!  Sources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/hatfields-mccoys/ https://huntinghistoryfindingfamily.blogspot.com/2018/05/clay-county-feuds-whites-bakers-and-rest.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0sdk5WtUjU

Listen to this episode to hear the story of 3 different women who went missing from Indiana. These cases are not at all related, but have minimal details. This episode covers the disappearance of Denise Pflum, Lynn Thompson, and Thelma Cobb. Denise Pflum - Contact the Fayette County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Department at 765-825-0535 Lynn Thompson - Contact the Vigo Country Sheriff's Office at 812-462-3226 Thelma Cobb - Contact the Vincennes Police Department at 812-882-1630  Sources: https://uncovered.com/cases/denise-pflum https://fox59.com/news/judge-dismisses-fayette-county-familys-request-to-search-a-private-property-for-their-daughters-remains/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/missing/a-dying-man-allegedly-confessed-to-the-murder-of-missing-teen-denise-pflum https://charleyproject.org/case/denise-diane-pflum https://www.facebook.com/DavidaPflum/ https://uncovered.com/cases/lynn-thompson https://charleyproject.org/case/lynn-ann-thompson https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1276dfin.html https://uncovered.com/cases/thelma-cobb https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3676dfin.html https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP27078 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130139798/thelma-jean-cobb

Adam Alexander went missing in 1999 from his home in Errol, Perthshire. After an investigation, detectives uncovered some questionable business tactics. Sources: https://thecinemaholic.com/adam-alexander-murder-where-is-thomas-pryde-now/ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-courier-advertiser-perth-and-perthshire-edition/20230207/281629604425511 https://www.scotsman.com/news/perthshire-man-jailed-for-10-years-for-murder-of-lorry-driver-friend-1723576 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tv/10850147/adam-alexander-laid-rest-years-convinced-body-not-his/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19655185 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19655185

In 2019 Elizabeth "Liz" Barraza and her husband were getting ready to head on a Disney vacation to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Just a couple days before they were supposed to leave, Liz was shot and killed in front of her home in Houston, Texas. This murder was caught on camera, however it remains unsolved to this day. Please listen to this episode to hear all the details and report any information that you may have.  Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppLdjGaxF_c https://www.huffpost.com/entry/unsolved-murders-caught-on-camera_n_65cbb4c0e4b01f4a8b02ad52 https://abc13.com/elizabeth-barraza-shot-and-killed-tomball-garage-sale-murder-who-murdered-husband-of-liz/14354199/ https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/crime/2024/01/25/475606/murder-case-of-tomball-woman-killed-in-driveway-still-remains-unsolved-five-years-later/ https://www.whokilledlizbarraza.com https://www.facebook.com/thelizlibrary https://abc13.com/elizabeth-barraza-shot-and-killed-tomball-garage-sale-murder-who-murdered-husband-of/14152888/

In 1989, 20 year old Cory Allen Edge's body was found near a creek bed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Investigation into his hidden life and a jailhouse confession led to a shocking discovery about his murder. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-05-me-19424-story.html https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/31/us/nicolae-miu-sentencing-wisconsin-river-stabbing/ https://kenyonreview.org/kr-online-issue/2011-sprin/selections/two-brothers-and-their-father-under-indictment-athens-may-1989/ https://www.bing.com/search?q=joe+kenda+homicide+hunter&cvid=0e4f4748365e41a08b22085e46a12144&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQg0NzE2ajBqOagCALACAA&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531

Earl Washington was convicted of a rape and murder in 1984 with minimal evidence against him. He ended up being sentenced to death for this crime, but continued to fight it. Eventually the innocence project started to work with him to fight for his freedom. Listen to this episode to hear his story! Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/cases/earl-washington/ https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3721 https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/ex-virginia-death-row-prisoner-with-strong-claim-of-innocence-get-parole-after-38-years

Joseph Smedley went missing while attending Indiana University in Bloomington. After some mysterious texts, confusing cell phone pings, and struggles between the Smedley family and local police department - many questions surrounding Joseph's death remain. Join Ericka and Abby on a special episode where they are joined by Cooper and Sam from the Pub Trivia Group Podcast to discuss this controversial case. Sources: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-joseph https://www.facebook.com/justiceforjosephsmedley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krDlN-vFxdw https://sites.mediaschool.indiana.edu/newscasts/work/joseph-smedley-years-later/ https://krspecks.wordpress.com/2015/10/28/the-mystery-in-the-case-of-joseph-smedley/ https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/in-depth/news/crime/2022/11/08/iu-students-body-found-in-lake-2015-coverage-of-joseph-smedleys-death/69626638007/ https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2015/10/02/cellphone-records-used-to-track-missing-20-year-old-iu-stude/117366576/

In 1991, 17-year-old Corey Fay went missing in the Oregon Wilderness while out Elk hunting with friends. To this day his disappearance remains a mystery.  Sources: https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/corey-fay#google_vignette= https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13563254-missing-411

Andre Hatchett served a total of 25 years in prison for a crime that he did not commit due to negligence in the investigation and in the court room. Listen to this episode to hear the story of how Andre fought for his freedom. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/cases/andre-hatchett/ https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4850 https://medium.com/the-innocence-file/unraveling-the-truth-the-exoneration-journey-of-andre-hatchett-a9da6b0b3c62 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153288108027665&type=3&paipv=0&eav=AfbhWO9ZAuXkEiJja-MAf3ReoQ09lz4dUWlwXOVQrA_DFDUGro5mKXQQqdbXdG4GBak&_rdr http://www.brooklynda.org/2016/05/10/brooklyn-d-a-moves-to-vacate-the-wrongful-conviction-of-andre-hatchett-who-was-convicted-of-murdering-acquaintance-in-1991-in-bed-stuy-park/ http://forejustice.org/db/Hatchett--Andre-.html

Join Ericka, Abby, and Cooper for some life updates and some True Crime Trivia! Feel free to join in and play along with us!

Join in as Abby, Ericka, and special guest Cooper discuss the defense's side for the "Apple River Murder Trial' and wrap up their thoughts on the case in the part 2 episode.  Sources: https://www.fox9.com/news/apple-river-stabbing-trial-day-6-live-updates https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/after-first-week-of-the-miu-trial-a-timeline-so-far/article_c2d2337e-f6f9-11ee-bcc3-5fb0f68b51d9.html https://www.fox9.com/news/apple-river-stabbing-trial-nicolae-miu-testimony-full https://www.fox9.com/news/apple-river-stabbing-trial-day-7-live-updates https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/day-8-in-nicolae-mius-apple-river-stabbing-trial-to-feature-closing-statements/ar-BB1lo3q2

In 2022, a sunny day of tubing turned to tragedy when Nicolae Miu stabbed five people, resulting in the death of one. However, video evidence leaves to question if he was merely acting in self-defense. Join Ericka, Abby, and special guest Cooper, Abby's Fiancé, as we dive into this case and as Abby attempts to use words and fails quite often. Sources: https://www.fox9.com/video/1434253 https://www.courttv.com/news/wi-v-nicolae-miu-apple-river-stabbings-trial/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nicolae-miu-trial-recap-victims-law-enforcement-friends-testify-during-first-week/ar-BB1ld1d3 https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/nicolae-miu-defense-attorneys-apple-river-stabbing-trial-corey-chirafisi-aaron-nelson/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?siUmliYU0PoQyuDK&v=jAmX2ajj1fM&feature=youtu.be

In 2003 39-year-old Karen Pannell was found murdered in her home, but there was something different about this crime scene. It appeared that Karen had found a way to tell police who had murdered her. Listen to this episode to hear what police found.  Sources: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/10/19/defendant-confessed-to-slaying-roommate-testifies/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77584163/karen-ann-pannell https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-karen/22651711/ https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2020/11/30/tim-permenter-failed-framer/ https://malkecrimenotes.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/analysis-of-timothy-permenters-911-call/ http://florida-issues.blogspot.com/2007/11/give-him-death-jury-decides.html https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/11/17/give-him-death-jury-decides/ https://thecinemaholic.com/karen-pannell-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/

In this episode Abby and Ericka sit down with author and retired journalist Bob Cyphers to discuss the I-70 Serial Killer. Bob is working with FBI and local police departments with the goal of identifying the I-70 Serial Killer. Listen to this episode to hear the details of the case and what is currently being done. His book is linked below! Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-End-Inside-Serial-Killer/dp/1958727210

Judy Malinowski was horrendously attacked by her boyfriend Michael Slager in 2015. But in a crazy and inspiring twist to this story, she was able to testify in her own murder trial. Listen along as Abby and Ericka discuss a case much different than any they have covered before.   Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21995004/ https://www.nbc4i.com/news/fire-that-took-her-documentary-released-on-fiery-death-of-judy-malinowski/ https://people.com/crime/the-fire-that-took-her-judy-malinowski-case/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-last-moments-fire-that-took-her-exclusive-7503538 https://www.businessinsider.com/judy-malinowski-burned-alive-testified-own-trial-2023-5

In June 2021 Daniel Robinson went missing after leaving work. Unfortunately, Daniel has not been seen since. Listen to the episode to hear his story and to hear of how his father is advocating for his Daniel. Sources: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/daniel-robinson-buckeye-police-detail-latest-search-missing-arizona-geologist https://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/09/29/new-information-on-daniel-robinson-who-has-been-missing-since-2021/71007618007/ https://www.change.org/p/buckeye-arizona-police-department-justice-for-daniel-robinson https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/daniel-robinson-2070 https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/daniel-robinson-arizona-missing-police-release-new-information-dad/

In 2011, a manager of Lululemon opened up the store to find a startling scene. With one of her employees brutally murdered and the other tied up - investigators were quick to search for the perpetrators which lead them on a case with some wild twists and turns. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murder https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-yoga-store-murder-the-shocking-true-account-of-the-lululemon-athletica-killing-by-dan-morse/2013/11/29/36493e46-51fc-11e3-a7f0-b790929232e1_story.html https://wjla.com/news/local/lululemon-murder-apple-store-employees-stand-idly-by-in-video-72610 https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/brittany-norwood-found-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-lululemon-slaying/2100312/

Sherri Rasmussen decided to stay home from work one day in 1986. Later that day her husband came home from work to find her dead. Sherri's murder case went cold for over 20 years before any leads were found. Listen to this episode to hear the whole story! Sources: https://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-los-angeles/crime-news/bite-mark-on-sherri-rasmussen-ties-stephanie-lazarus-to https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-lapd-detective-murder-parole-rcna129130 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-11-16/stephanie-lazarus-as-a-cop-killed-ex-boyfriends-wife-now-recommended-for-parole https://allthatsinteresting.com/sherri-rasmussen https://shenbagalakshmi.medium.com/the-brutal-murder-of-sherri-rasmussen-by-an-lapd-officer-cdc98be22f8b

24 year old Mitrice Richardson was released from jail at 12:15 A.M. without her car, phone, or wallet. Her family is seeking justice for Mitrice as she was clearly experience mental health issues during leading up and during her arrest, which ultimately led to her death. Join in as Abby and Ericka discuss Mitrice's story and discuss some of the claimed mistakes made by key characters in Mitrice's investigation.Sources: Mitrice Richardson Case: County Considers Reward for Information in Mysterious Death – NBC Los Angeles What Happened To Mitrice Richardson? - LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles New reward offered in Mitrice Richardson's mysterious death - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Mitrice Richardson Murder: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her? (thecinemaholic.com)

In 2010 Betsy Faria was diagnosed with cancer - then in 2011 Betsy's husband came home from a game night to find her dead. He initially assumed suicide, but when law enforcement officers arrived they quickly suspected foul play. Did her husband do it? Or did someone else in her life have motive to kill her? Sources: https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-pam-hupp-betsy-faria-murder/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a39650950/who-was-the-real-pam-hupp-the-killer-at-the-center-of-the-thing-about-pam/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/pam-hupp https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/pam-hupp-waiver-of-her-preliminary-hearing/63-36cbba74-5903-40b9-89ba-45bc49f56288 https://fox4kc.com/news/missouri-news/the-real-truth-about-pam-hupp-where-is-she-now/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/renee-zellweger-the-thing-about-pam-hupp-b2059782.html https://people.com/crime/russ-faria-man-framed-wifes-murder-hopes-for-new-suspects-conviction/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pamela-hupp-murder-case-refiled-missouri-tv-miniseries-the-thing-about-pam/

In this episode, Ericka and Abby go through two unsolved cases. The first is Kelley Garfield who went missing in 1995 and her body was found a few months later. The second is Laureen Rahn who went missing in 1980 and was never found. Both of these cases have little to no information and need answers. Sources: https://www.whec.com/top-news/revisiting-the-cold-case-of-kelley-gaffield/ https://www.websterny.gov/287/Criminal-Investigations-Section-CIS https://charleyproject.org/case/laureen-ann-rahn https://www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/cold-case/victim-list/laureen-rahn.htm https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/unsolved-cases-need-citizen-detectives

In 2008, a Christmas Eve party took a turn for the worst when a man dressed up as Santa Claus opened fire at the Ortega's holiday party. Listen in as Abby and Ericka discuss the events leading up to this day and the aftermath. Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6463374/ https://www.dailynews.com/2013/12/25/five-years-after-covina-christmas-massacre-traditions-help-heal/ https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/covina-massacre-santa-suit-bruce-pardo-ortega-family https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pardo-bruce.htm

In 2021 Bart and Krista Halderson went multiple days without showing up for work or scheduled appointments after leaving for a trip to their family cabin. After a short period, police realized certain stories weren't adding up and they realized they had two murders on their hands. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/chandler-halderson-bart-and-krista-halderson-murder-investigation-photos/ https://madison.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/chandler-halderson-still-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-parents-murder-after-judge-vacates-2/article_a40bdf4e-b07d-5d81-a7c1-632a09479bab.html https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/chandler-halderson/man-who-played-video-games-all-day-lied-about-spacex-job-and-dismembered-his-parents-heads-to-prison-for-life/ https://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Bart-A-And-Krista-R-Halderson?obId=24291644

In July of 1986, a grisly discovery was made in a cabin on Lake Michigan when an entire family was found murdered. Join Ericka and Abby as they discuss this case and the suspects accused of this seemingly unprovoked crime.  Sources: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2022/07/06/northern-michigan-massacre-family-of-6-from-metro-detroit-murdered-in-summer-home-54-years-ago/ https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XbdWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YukDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7478,2493244&dq= https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/robison-family-murders-considered-solved-by-many-45-years-later https://www.upnorthcoldcase.com/abouthttps://www.mlive.com/news/2018/10/50_years_after_michigan_family.html https://lightsonpod.medium.com/robinson-family-murders-22757437ea97

Huwe Burton arrived home from school in 1989 to find things out of place - it was later that evening that he discovered his mother had actually been murdered. Police immediately suspected Huwe of the murder and charged him with a crime that he didn't commit. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/cases/huwe-burton/ https://cwc.law.northwestern.edu/freed-exonerated/huwe-burton/ https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=5485 https://casetext.com/case/people-v-burton-59 https://worldathletics.org/news/feature/huwe-burton-from-wrongfully-convicted-to-runner http://forejustice.org/db/Burton--Huwe-.html