PODCAST · true crime
Crime Will Tell
by Crime Will Tell
True crime stories. Told whilst drinking. With some solid swearing thrown in for good measure. You in?
Episodes
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81 - Amber Cummings
A mother in coastal Maine kills her neo-Nazi husband while he sleeps — and walks free. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we unravel the terror inside that house and ask: when survival looks like vigilante justice, where do we draw the line?
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80 - Georgia Church Murders
In 1985, Harold and Thelma Swain were murdered inside of their church while attending a Bible study. Due to a corrupt investigation, an innocent man named Dennis Perry spent years in prison for the murders. With support from the Georgia Innocence Project and a determined journalist, they helped...
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79 - Betty Broderick
Betty Broderick’s story has been told for decades—but her recent death brings the case back into sharp focus. In this episode, Carrie and Jami revisit the infamous 1989 murders of Dan Broderick and Linda Kolkena, unpacking the affair, the ugly divorce, the trials, the parole denials, and the...
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78 - Gary Farris
When the body of Gary Farris was found in a burn pile on his Georgia property, his wife and son blamed each other for his murder. This episode is filled with family drama, betrayal, and tensions regarding money. So, who had the motive and the opportunity to kill Gary?
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77 - Katelyn Kelley & Nicholas Hieptas
In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we revisit two Wisconsin disappearances that still weigh heavily on their communities. Katelyn Kelley vanished from the Menominee Indian Reservation in 2020; her remains were found months later, but her story remains heartbreakingly unfinished. Nicholas Hieptas...
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76 - Shannon Graves
In July of 2017, a 911 dispatcher received a call from a horrified couple who had just found human remains in a freezer in their basement. The dismembered body was identified as Shannon Graves, who had been missing for 5 months. As investigators searched for the truth about what happened to...
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75 - Horizon Middle School
On this episode, we break down the recent events that took place at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead, Minnesota. Two incidents, five months apart, highlight an unfortunate plight - drugs in schools. After several students became seriously ill and impaired from eating the same candy…
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74 - William and Danielle Beyer
In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we examine the heartbreaking 2020 Kaukauna, Wisconsin murders of 5-year-old William "Will" Beyer and 3-year-old Danielle "Dani" Beyer. As investigators pieced together surveillance footage, shifting alibis, and a mounting circumstantial case, a devastating...
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73 - Amana Hatchet Murders
While on a romantic weekend getaway in Iowa, Roger Atkison and his mistress, Rose Burkert, were brutally murdered in their hotel room. Was it a crime of passion or were they murdered by a random stranger? Was the bizarre evidence found in the room even related to the crime? This complicated case...
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72 - Robin Lawrence
In 1994, Robin Lawrence was brutally murdered inside her home while her toddler slept in the next room. The attack seemed personal, but no one close to Robin could be connected to the crime. Leads ran dry and the case went cold for decades. Thanks to advancements in DNA and the hard work of a...
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71 - Kalvin Allison
In May of 2019, the body of Charles Locke was found wrapped in a tarp near a dead-end road in Pensacola, Florida. Items left near the body led investigators right to someone close to the victim. On this episode, we discuss the horrendous use of the "gay panic defense" and the ties to another…
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Texas Campsite Murders
Tom Kamp and his family gathered to enjoy a fun weekend together on his property in rural Texas. When a peaceful camping trip turned into a senseless massacre, investigators didn’t have to go far to find their suspect.
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69 - The Freeman Family Murders
When teenagers Bryan and David Freeman rebelled against their strict religious upbringing as Jehovah’s Witnesses, they became active in the neo-Nazi movement. When the tensions between the angry teens and their parents came to a head, three members of the Freeman family were brutally murdered.
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68 - John Weber
On this episode, we discuss the horrendous crimes of John Weber, a sadistic killer from Phillips, Wisconsin. He has been compared to some of the most notorious serious killers. This one is a real doozy.
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Eliotte Heinz, Claire Tracy, and Camila Mendoza Olmos
On this episode, we discuss the cases of Eliotte Heinz, Claire Tracy, and Camila Mendoza Olmos. All three women were reported missing and when their bodies were found, their deaths were ruled accidental or by suicide and no foul play was determined. Join us as we work through the known facts of...
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66 - Virginia McCullough
After John and Lois McCullough hadn't been seen for years, their concerned doctor contacted local police regarding their well-being. An investigation into the couple and their daughter, Virginia, led to a horrifying discovery and an extensive trail of lies and deceit.
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65 - James Matheny
On a hot summer night in June 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee, a local church went up in flames. It wasn’t until after authorities discovered a body in the attic that alarm bells started ringing. This is the case of the tragic death of James Chester Matheny and the perpetrator that took his life.
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64 - John Battaglia
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: hearing your child screaming for help and not being able to get to them. When Mary Jean Pearle’s ex-husband, John Battaglia, wanted to punish her following their divorce, he shot and killed their two young daughters while he forced her to listen on the other end…
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63 - Laurie Depies
In August 1992, 20-year-old Laurie Depies vanished from a Wisconsin parking lot without a trace. Her locked car, untouched belongings, and a perfectly balanced soda cup were all that remained. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we unpack the baffling disappearance, explore a chilling confession...
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62 - Laura Dickinson
They say the cover up is worse than the crime. When Laura Dickinson was raped and murdered in her dorm room at Eastern Michigan University, officials at the school hid the details of the crime from Laura’s family and the other students at the school. Following the arrest of another student for…
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61 - Linda Cooney
When Linda Cooney shot and killed her ex-husband James in 1992, she claimed it was self-defense—and walked free. But two decades later, Linda made headlines again when her youngest son, Kevin—the same son who once testified to save her—was found shot and paralyzed in their Las Vegas home. In this...
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60 - Roy Jaggers
After being accused of a horrific crime, Roy Jaggers was brutally tortured and killed in the desert near Las Vegas, Nevada. This case is about what horrors can happen when people jump to conclusions and take justice into their own hands.
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59 - Kissel Brothers
Two brothers. Two murders. No relation. Dive into the (isn’t it…) ironic and sad saga of the Kissel brothers — Wall Street royalty turned true crime tragedy. This week on Crime Will Tell, we examine the rise and fall of two brothers who met the same fate for very different reasons.
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58 - Dylan Redwine
In November of 2012, 13-year-old Dylan Redwine went to visit his father, Mark Redwine, for a court-ordered visit for Thanksgiving. The following day, Dylan went missing and wasn't heard from again. Years would pass before the family would finally get answers about what happened to Dylan. We…
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57 - Bath School Bombing
Almost 100 years ago, the quiet farming town of Bath, Michigan was shaken to its core. 44 lives were lost, most of them children. One man turned resentment, debt, and obsession into America’s deadliest school massacre. We dig into the Bath Consolidated School disaster.
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56 - Sakia Gunn
In 2003, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn, was stabbed to death by a stranger after telling him she was gay and rejecting his sexual advances. The hate crime sparked outrage among the LGBTQIA+ community in Newark, NJ where Sakia was killed. Awareness of her murder also helped to eventually create resources...
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55 - Shad Thyrion
In February 2022, Green Bay, Wisconsin was deeply shaken by the brutal murder of Shad Thyrion, killed and dismembered by his girlfriend, Taylor Schabusiness. This episode of Crime Will Tell explores the chilling discovery of Shad’s remains, the toxic relationship behind the crime, the intense…
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54 - Warren Barnes
When a mother makes a gruesome discovery in her son’s bedroom closet, the horrific murder of a beloved member of Grand Juction, Colorado is uncovered.
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53 - Grant Hardin
Former police chief Grant Hardin was supposed to uphold the law—but instead, he chose to rape, murder, and most recently, become a fugitive of the law. In this episode, we unravel Hardin’s crimes, his escape from an Arkansas prison, and the two-week manhunt that finally brought him down. But most...
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52 - The Romeoville Murders
A family of 4 was found murdered in their Romeoville, Illinois home. Investigators uncovered a devious and manipulative catfishing plot that led to their deaths.
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51 - Barbara Jane Mackle
In December 1968, 20-year-old college student Barbara Mackle was kidnapped at gunpoint in the middle of the night and buried alive in a custom-built box in the remote woods of Georgia. The kidnappers demanded $500,000 from her father in exchange for Barbara’s safe return.
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50 - Johnny Pius
In 1979, Johnny Pius was brutally murdered in Smithtown, New York. Four teenage boys were convicted of killing him because he had allegedly seen them stealing a minibike. But is this what really happened to Johnny? We discuss how Johnny’s case is tied to the Long Island Serial Killer...
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49 - Jazmine Trotter
She left for work and never came back. In March 2013, 20-year-old Jazmine Trotter disappeared while walking through her Cleveland, Ohio neighborhood. The next day, her body was found behind a vacant house – beaten, assaulted, and discarded. More than a decade later, the person accountable for her...
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48 - Ray & Faye Copeland
Ray and Faye Copeland seemed like a typical elderly couple living out their days on their Missouri farm. So, how did they become serial killers and the oldest couple sentenced to death in the United States?
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47 - Dario Cicolecchia
On August 4, 1993, 13-year-old Dario Cicolecchia never returned home from fishing at the local creek. His body was discovered two days later in a cornfield, revealing the horrific nature of his murder. The community and law enforcement mobilized extensively during the search, but the discovery of...
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46 - The Waffle House Shooting
In 2018, Travis Reinking shot and killed 4 people and injured more at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennessee. We discuss the bizarre events leading up to the tragic event.
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45 - Heyzel Obando
In February 2016, Heyzel Obando, a beautiful, vibrant mom of two young daughters, was ruthlessly murdered in her own Fort Myers, Florida bedroom. The case quickly went cold, until it became red hot again a few years later. Join us as we take you through the case details and how justice for Heyzel...
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44 - Chris Vo
On Christmas night of 2021, Chris Vo was brutally murdered inside of his home in Cleveland, OH. Police quickly uncovered a horrendous plan of betrayal and deceit by his ex-boyfriend.
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43 - John & Debra Last
On the evening of November 22, 2002, John Last shot and killed his wife Debra with a rifle. The next morning, he took his own life. They had been married 24 years and raised three sons. Sometimes, what goes on behind closed doors ends in a horrible, split-second decision.
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42 - Barbara Gaca
7-year-old Barbara Gaca was abducted while walking to school on March 24, 1955. Following a massive search for the small girl, her murdered body was discovered a week later. Despite multiple promising suspects, Barbara's murder remains unsolved. Who killed Barbara?
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41 - Mahmoud Mattan
On September 3, 1952, 28-year-old Mahmoud Hussein Mattan was executed at Cardiff Prison for the murder of 41-year-old Lily Volpert. 46 years later, after a battle waged by Mahmoud’s family, he was officially exonerated as having been responsible for Lily’s death. To this day, her case remains...
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40 - Jacob Robida
After attacking patrons at a gay bar in Massachusetts, Jacob Robida, an 18-year-old neo-Nazi, went on the run with his ex-girlfriend. When police caught up with him in Arkansas, a high-speed chase ended with even more tragedy.
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Bonus - Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
On this bonus episode, we discuss the controversial murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, who was gunned down by Luigi Mangione. Some people think Mangione is a cold-blooded killer, while others view him as a hero.
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39 - Cheryl Pierson
In early February 1986, James Pierson was leaving for work when he was ambushed and gunned down in his own driveway. As detectives started working through their investigation to identify the killer, the leads they followed took them down a very unexpected path to the truth. Link to Cheryl & Rob’s...
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38 - AJ Owens
Ajike "AJ" Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four young children, was fatally shot by her racist neighbor, Susan Lorincz.
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37 - Nacole Smith and Betty Brown
In 1995, 14-year-old Nacole Smith was walking to school when she realized she forgot an assignment. As she headed home, she cut through a wooded shortcut to make up time. She was never seen alive again. In 2004, 13-year-old Betty Brown was brutally sexually assaulted by the same person that took...
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36 - Riley Whitelaw
In June of 2022, 17-year-old Riley Whitelaw was murdered by a co-worker in the break room of the Walgreens where they worked.
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35 - Aimee Willard
On June 19, 1996, Aimee Willard headed out for a night with friends at a local watering hole while she was home on summer break from college. She never made it home.
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34 - Missy Bevers
In 2016, Missy Bevers was killed inside of a church in Midlothian, TX while setting up for a fitness class. Even though there is surveillance footage of the killer roaming through the church, their identity is still unknown. Who killed Missy?
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33 - Jennifer Wallace and Jaelyn Walker
This episode includes two cases that are very recent and still ongoing. We discuss the murder-for-hire plot against intended target Jennifer Wallace in 2023 and the tragic and brutal murder of 14-year-old Jaelyn Walker on August 20, 2024.
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