CRIMELINES

Two 17-year-old girls. Two small Swedish towns. Two killers who thought they could hide. In 2015, Lisa Holm vanished after her shift at a cafe — found 5 days later on a farm. In 2019, Wilma Anderson went to her ex-boyfriend's apartment to collect her things — her body was found weeks later in a suitcase. Both cases shocked Sweden. Both girls never came home. This is the story of two murders, two searches, and two families who finally got justice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

in 2012, Carrie FAA vanished. Her ex-lover Dave received thousands of threatening messages from "her" for years. Her family received hateful texts. Police searched everywhere but found no body. Then investigators discovered the truth: the messages weren't from Carrie at all. The woman harassing everyone was a jealous ex who had killed her. She even sent 15,000 fake emails pretending to be the victim. This is the story of obsession, deception, and a killer who thought she could get away with murderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Two young women. Two countries. Two killers who thought they would never be found. In 1971, 17-year-old Moren Brewbaker Farley vanished in Iowa while walking to work. She was found dead 7 days later. Her killer walked free for 50 years — until a sweet tobacco smell and DNA finally identified him. In 2019, 21-year-old Libby Squire was too drunk to enter a club in Hull, England. She never made it home. Her body was found in a river 7 weeks later. Her killer had been watching women for years. This is the story of two cold cases, two breakthroughs, and two families who finally got the truth after decades of waiting.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1971, a baby was kidnapped by a woman in white gloves. 51 years later, DNA revealed she had been living just minutes away — raised by the woman who bought her. This is the reunion that proved a mother's love never quits.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

When Christopher Regan suddenly vanished in Michigan, investigators initially believed he had simply started a new life. But as the evidence unfolded, detectives uncovered a disturbing web of deception, infidelity, and murder involving Kelly Cochran and her husband Jason. In this episode, we explore the shocking disappearance, the deadly marriage pact, and the investigation that exposed one of America's most chilling true crime cases.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On a warm summer evening in Stanton, California, 5-year-old Samantha Renan was playing just steps from home when a stranger approached with a seemingly innocent request. What followed became one of the most heartbreaking child abduction cases in California history. In this episode, we examine the investigation, forensic evidence, trial, and lasting legacy of a crime that changed how communities think about child safety and abduction alerts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

For years, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was known as a terminally ill young woman confined to a wheelchair and cared for by her devoted mother. But when Dee Dee Blanchard was found murdered in 2015, investigators uncovered a shocking web of deception, medical abuse, and psychological control. Was this a cold-blooded murder or the desperate act of someone trapped for a lifetime? In this episode, we explore one of the most controversial true crime cases in modern history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On June 9th, 1995, in Alma, Arkansas, 6-year-old Morgan Chaunte Nick asked her mother to catch fireflies near a Little League field. She never went home. This is the haunting story of one of America’s most tragic child abductions—a case that remained silent for nearly three decades until DNA evidence finally pointed a finger. Join us as we walk through the timeline of that fateful night, the witnesses who saw the white van, and the forensic breakthrough that named a suspect decades later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In May 1997, 8-year-old Kirsten Hatfield was taken from her bedroom in a quiet Oklahoma neighborhood. No witnesses. No body. No answers—for nearly two decades. Then, modern DNA science cracked the case, linking her neighbor to the crime. This is the story of a cold case that shocked a community, a family that never stopped searching, and justice that arrived 18 years too late to bring Kirsten home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On a summer morning in 1975, 8-year-old Marisa Chiverella set out on her usual route in Pennsylvania, but she never reached her destination. For nearly half a century, the case remained frozen in silence, leaving deep scars on both the community and her family. Follow this multi-generational investigative journey—from manually preserved physical evidence to the modern breakthroughs in genetic genealogy that finally unmasked a predator hiding in the shadows for 47 years. This is a story of resilience, forensic science, and a truth that refused to stay buried.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1951 Oakland, 6-year-old Luis Armando Albino vanished from a park after a Spanish-speaking woman lured him with candy promises—his brother Roger watched helplessly. Despite massive searches and his mother Antonia's decades-long quest, the case went cold amid post-war adoption scandals. Decades later, niece Alita's casual DNA test uncovered the impossible: Luis alive in the Midwest, stolen for illegal adoption. This gripping true crime tale exposes systemic failures, family heartbreak, and a miracle reunion too late for Antonia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On June 15, 2021, five-year-old Summer Wells vanished from her home in rural eastern Tennessee in the middle of the afternoon. Despite one of the largest searches in state history, extensive tips, and years of investigation by local, state, and federal authorities, no trace of her has ever been found. This is the enduring mystery of Summer Wells — a case still active, still unsolved, and still haunting a community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A young immigrant chasing the American dream. A marriage that seemed perfect. And a tragedy that unfolded in just three months. In this episode, we break down the shocking case of Angy Diaz and Jared Dykus — from the early warning signs of a toxic relationship to the brutal crime that left a community in disbelief. What really happened behind closed doors?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1989, 5-year-old Justin Lee Turner was reported missing—only to be found hidden in his family’s camper days later. For decades, the truth remained buried behind lies and silence. This episode uncovers the disturbing case, the forensic evidence, and how justice finally caught up with Victor and Megan Turner 35 years later. A chilling story of betrayal, secrets, and delayed justice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On May 3, 2007, 3-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her bed in Praia da Luz, Portugal—without a trace. In this episode, we break down the final hours, the Tapas 7 timeline, the open window mystery, and the chaotic early investigation that left more questions than answers. One of the world’s most haunting unsolved cases—what really happened that night?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Larry Hall Confessed—But Where Is Lori Debes?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On Halloween morning 2020, 19-year-old Libby Lewis was found shot dead in her car on a quiet Texas road. Just hours earlier, she had been celebrating with friends—unaware her ex-boyfriend, Matthew Edgar, was spiraling into rage. A single text message—“dead”—would later become key evidence in a chilling case of obsession, abuse, and murder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A night out, a jealous boyfriend, and a tragedy that shocked the world. This episode dives into the case of Emily Longley and the disturbing behavior of Elliot Turner — a toxic relationship that spiraled into control, violence, and ultimately murder. What really happened behind closed doors that night?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On New Year’s Eve 2002, 21-year-old Rachel Moran walked home—just minutes away from safety. She never made it. What followed was a chilling investigation that uncovered a brutal truth hidden shockingly close to home. This is the disturbing case of Rachel Moran and the man who tried to get away with it—Michael Little.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A promising law graduate, Lauren Giddings, vanished from her apartment without a trace—until a horrifying discovery revealed the truth. As investigators dug deeper, suspicion fell on someone chillingly close: her own neighbor, Steven McDaniel. This episode uncovers a disturbing case of obsession, secrecy, and a crime that shocked an entire community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A 20-year-old woman vanishes on her way to a horse stable—only to be found brutally attacked in the woods. For decades, the murder of Jody Loomis remained unsolved… until a single overlooked clue changed everything. This episode uncovers how DNA technology finally exposed Terrence Miller nearly half a century later—and the shocking truth behind a killer who lived freely for years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Karen Swift disappeared after a Halloween party in 2011—only to be found weeks later in a shocking and brutal state. Despite mounting suspicions and years of investigation, her husband, David Swift, walked free after a controversial trial. Was it the perfect crime, or a failed investigation? This episode uncovers the disturbing details, unanswered questions, and the mystery that still haunts this case today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A single letter. A missing mother. And a secret hidden for over three years.In this episode, we uncover the chilling disappearance of D. Anne Warner and the dark truth behind her final message. What really happened inside her marriage—and how did it lead to one of the most disturbing discoveries in recent true crime history? Listen now to uncover the truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 2014, the quiet community of Red Bank, South Carolina was shaken by one of the most disturbing family murders in American history. Timothy Jones Jr, an Intel engineer and father of five, shocked the nation when investigators uncovered the horrifying truth behind the disappearance of his children. In this episode, we examine the timeline, the investigation, and the chilling psychology behind a crime that left an entire community in disbelief.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Two young women, two devastating tragedies. In Canada, Kayia Windigo was celebrating her 18th birthday when a gunshot suddenly ended the night. Across the ocean in England, Keely Bunker trusted a childhood friend to walk her home—but she never made it back. In this episode, we explore the chilling details behind both cases and the heartbreaking truth about how trust can turn into betrayal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In March 2009, 8-year-old Sandra Cantu vanished from her home in Tracy, California, leaving a community in desperate prayer. The search ended in a nightmare when a locked suitcase surfaced in a local pond, revealing a horrific crime committed not by a stranger, but by a trusted figure in Sandra’s life. Join us as we unravel the chilling investigation into Melissa Huckabee, a Sunday school teacher whose web of deceit, drugs, and violence shattered the innocence of a small town forever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In October 2021, TikTok personality Ali Abulaban, known online as JinnKid, shocked the internet after murdering his wife Anna Abulaban and her friend Rayburn Barron inside their San Diego apartment. Surveillance cameras, digital evidence, and Ali’s own actions quickly unraveled the truth behind the crime. This episode explores the toxic relationship, the disturbing surveillance plot, and the chilling moments that led to one of the most shocking social-media related murders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittany Drexel vanished during a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. For 13 years, her case remained one of America’s most haunting mysteries — filled with false leads, shocking suspects, and disturbing twists. In this episode, we uncover how Raymond Moody was finally exposed, and the chilling truth behind Brittany’s final night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

For over a decade, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—better known as El Mencho—evaded capture while leading one of the world’s most powerful cartels, CJNG. With a $15 million bounty on his head, he seemed untouchable. But on February 22, 2026, a military operation in Jalisco changed everything. How was he finally found—and what happens next? This episode unpacks the rise, the manhunt, and the fallout that shook Mexico.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

When 13-year-old Alicia Kozakiewicz vanished from her Pittsburgh home, investigators faced one of the first major internet luring cases in U.S. history. As the FBI raced against time, cyber forensics became the key to tracking down predator Scott Tyree. This episode explores how technology exposed a digital trail that saved a life—and changed online safety forever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

When 68-year-old Kay Atkins Reigns vanished in Alabama, suspicion quietly turned toward the one person closest to her — her son, Clark Reigns. From casino surveillance footage to a failed MoneyGram transfer and a hidden GPS tracker, detectives slowly uncovered a chilling betrayal buried in a shallow grave. In this episode, we break down the investigation, the financial motive, and the moment technology exposed the truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1996, Irvine, California — one identical twin allegedly hired teenagers to murder her own sister and take over her life. This episode explores the shocking case of Gina Han and Sunny Han, a rivalry fueled by jealousy, identity, and obsession that spiraled into a murder-for-hire plot. A disturbing true crime story where family loyalty collided with betrayal.In 1996, Irvine, California — one identical twin allegedly hired teenagers to murder her own sister and take over her life. This episode explores the shocking case of Gina Han and Sunny Han, a rivalry fueled by jealousy, identity, and obsession that spiraled into a murder-for-hire plot. A disturbing true crime story where family loyalty collided with betrayal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1985, Hollywood producer and legendary bridge player Barry Crane was found brutally murdered inside his Studio City home. For 34 years, the case went cold—until DNA evidence and a shocking confession led investigators to Edwin Jerry Hyatt. This episode explores fame, secrecy, forensic breakthroughs, and the unanswered question that still lingers: why was Barry Crane killed?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In August 1981, Sylvia Quail was brutally murdered in her Cherry Hills Village home, leaving investigators with a crime scene full of questions—and no answers. For over 40 years, her case remained cold. This episode explores how modern DNA technology and genetic genealogy finally revealed the truth, leading to the arrest and conviction of David Dwayne Anderson, and delivering long-awaited justice decades later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Episode ini menyelami tragedi yang mengguncang Wenatchee, Washington, pada Mei 2025, ketika kunjungan hak asuh yang rutin berubah menjadi mimpi buruk. Travis Decker, veteran Angkatan Darat yang terlatih dalam bertahan hidup di gunung, mengambil tiga putrinya—Payton (9), Evelyn (8), dan Olivia (5)—dari mantan istrinya, Whitney. Empat hari kemudian, ketiga gadis itu ditemukan tewas di lubang dangkal di Hutan Nasional Okanogan-Wenatchee, terikat, dan mati karena sesak napas. Sang ayah menghilang tanpa jejak.Kasus ini mengungkap kegagalan sistemik yang mengerikan, meskipun Whitney telah memohon kepada pengadilan untuk perlindungan karena kondisi mental dan ketidakstabilan perumahan Travis (yang didiagnosis Borderline Personality Disorder dan menolak pengobatan). Peringatan-peringatan tersebut diabaikan, dan Amber Alert ditolak karena otoritas tidak melihat ancaman yang kredibel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode examines the disappearance of Oakley Carlson, a 5-year-old girl who vanished under deeply disturbing circumstances. Police found traces of blood and even a bloody handprint inside the family home, raising terrifying questions that remain unanswered to this day. Another shocking fact: no Amber Alert was issued when she was reported missing, and none of her belongings were found in the house. Her sister’s chilling statement — “Oakley is no more” — became the most disturbing clue amid the silence and inconsistencies from the parents. The investigation reveals failures within the child protection system, the silence of adults around her, and the possibility that the fire at the Carlson home was staged to hide evidence.In this episode, you will learn the full timeline of the case, the evidence discovered, the suspected motives, and the reasons why this mystery remains unsolved today. You will also gain insight into how investigators uncovered contradictions in the parents' statements, the major gaps in the child protection system, and why Oakley Carlson’s case is so important to discuss. This episode delivers a deep analysis filled with mystery, tension, and big questions demanding answers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In the summer of 1966, a tragedy shook the small town of Pecos, Texas. A young woman was found dead in a motel swimming pool, while the man who was with her vanished without a trace. For more than five decades, the victim’s identity remained a mystery, known only as "Pecos Jane Doe." But thanks to advances in DNA technology, this heartbreaking case finally saw a breakthrough in 2023. Who was this woman? And what really happened that night? Find out in this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

On a quiet night in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 2011, Todd Lampley was shot dead through the window of his home. Shockingly, a potato was found at the crime scene—believed to have been used as a makeshift silencer, much like a scene from the series The Wire. It took 12 years and DNA technology to finally bring the suspect, Davaris Hampton, to court. How did fiction meet reality in this chilling case? Follow the full story only on our podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In 1974, two teenagers — Donald Barton and Peter Zito — were found brutally murdered at the Oak Hills Recreation Center in Oregon. The case shook the small town of Aloha and left a mark for nearly five decades without answers. Who could have done this? And why? In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the long journey of this case, from early false leads to the latest forensic technology that finally uncovered the shocking truth in 2022. A story of justice delayed, but not denied.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In 1971, the peaceful city of Burlington, Vermont, was shaken by the brutal murder of a young teacher named Rita Curran. This case went cold and unanswered for more than five decades, until a forgotten cigarette butt revealed a shocking truth. In this episode, we explore the twisted story of a family fighting for justice, the suspicions that once pointed to Ted Bundy, and how modern DNA technology finally exposed the killer who had been hiding among them all along.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In the winter of 1931, on a remote stretch of Otterburn Moor, Northumberland, England, a tragedy shook the local community. Evelyn Foster, a young taxi driver who was well known in her community, was found badly burned next to her charred car. Before she died, Evelyn had testified that she was attacked by a male passenger who then burned her alive. Despite the investigation, the case remains an unsolved mystery to this day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

On October 15, 1937, three patrons of the Hollywood Café in Melvindale, Michigan - Margaret Boyd Reddon (35), Artie Carson Mabie (42), and Thomas Lorimer (24) - disappeared without a trace after leaving the café in the early morning hours, sparking one of the largest non-criminal searches in Michigan history that remains unsolved to this day..Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

Katrin Konert mysteriously disappears whilst waiting for a bus on New Year's Day 2001. Over the years, more clues are uncovered, however the tale only gets stranger.As of August 2024, the investigation file has not been closed. The Lüneburg/Lüchow-Dannenberg/Uelzen police are still actively receiving information via telephone (05847 1220), e-mail [email protected], and the BKMS portal stern.depd-lg.polizei-nds.de. Katrin's family continues to hope for a crucial clue that will reveal the girl's true fate, whether it was a tragic accident, a premeditated crime, or another scenario that has yet to unfold.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

"Down the dark alleys of Victorian Whitechapel, we uncover the bloody tale of Jack the Ripper - the legendary serial killer who staked London's reputation on the most heinous mutilation rituals. Who was he really?"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

we walk down the dark alleys of the Edinburgh Georgian: two Northern Irish men-Burke and Hare-who made their fortunes by stealing and killing corpses for the anatomy market. A tale of greed, betrayal and horror that haunts the old city."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In April 2020, John and Katie Palmer just wanted to take a leisurely walk in their neighborhood. However, the tragic events that transpired changed everything, prompting John to embark on a journey of healing, advocacy, and the quest for justice for his wife, Katie Palmer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In this podcast, we dive into the case of Sharon Kinne, a female serial killer who set herself apart from most male killers. Rather than being driven by obsessive instincts, her murderous acts were carried out for pragmatic reasons-but the trail of destruction she left behind remains shocking and full of mystery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In 2007, Kamisha Block was one of nearly 900 US soldiers killed in Iraq. But Kamisha was not killed in combat. Her family was told Kamisha’s death was an accident; she was a casualty of friendly fire. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

On July 27, 1998, Sylena Jo Dalton was found stabbed to death in her apartment in Strasburg, Virginia. Her 10-week-old daughter Allyson was missing without a trace. Although there were initial suspects, no one was ever arrested, and Allyson's whereabouts remained a mystery. The case remains open, and authorities are still seeking information from the public.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.

In 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband to Philadelphia for a business conference. While out sightseeing, Judy vanished. Months later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in clothes her husband didn’t recognize. The mystery is not just who killed Judy Smith, but how did she get to the Blue Ridge MountainsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimthread--6599771/support.