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For Criming Out Loud

by Lilah Smith and Chancey Curtis

Welcome to “For Criming Out Loud”, where every scream tells a story. Your hosts, Lilah and Chancey, take you on a thrilling journey through the twisted realms of true crime with a dose of good vibes and infectious energy. In each episode, we dive headfirst into baffling disappearances, the quirkiest capers, and the most jaw-dropping whodunits from around the globe. So grab your headphones (and your favorite snack), crank up the volume, and get ready to embark on this wild freakin’ ride.

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Episodes

  1. 39. The Mysterious Disappearance of the Yuba County 5- Part 2

    Join us for part two as we discuss the deaths of our victims and the theories behind why they met their fate. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuba_County_Five https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a60396338/gary-mathias-yuba-five/ https://dyatlovpass.com/page.php?language_id=1&id=21751...

  2. 38. The Mysterious Disappearance of the Yuba County Five- Part 1

    In 1978, five young men set out for a basketball game, but they never made it home. What followed was one of the most baffling cases in California's true crime history—the disappearance of the Yuba County Five. On a cold winter night, Jack, Gary, William, Theodore, and Marty were last seen…

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  3. 37. The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Jarosz

    In today’s episode, we explore the unsolved murder of 16-year-old Beverly Jarosz. Since 1964 her case has remained cold, even after decades of investigation. We discuss potential suspects, mysterious gifts, and the chilling evidence that points to a stalker. Tune in for this haunting true crime...

  4. 36. The Mysterious Death of Donna Doll

    Donna Doll was a driven and hardworking college student who was making her way in the world until one night when she disappeared. Her body was later discovered with some wild and suspicious clues that still to this day have left everyone with questions. Was she murdered or just the victim of an...

  5. 35. The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg

    In today’s episode, we cover the tragic and puzzling case of Ellen Greenberg, whose death was initially ruled a suicide despite evidence pointing somewhere, or to someone, else. With new developments and a legal battle led by her family, this case may finally get the justice it deserves. Tune in...

  6. 34. The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali

    In this haunting episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Mekayla Bali, a 16-year-old high school student from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. On the morning of April 12, 2016, Mekayla was seen in several places across town involved in unusual activity. What followed was a trail of cryptic...

  7. 33. The Mysterious Disappearances in the Bennington Triangle

    In this episode, we dive into the eerie mysteries of the Bennington Triangle, a stretch of land in Vermont where strange disappearances and unsettling encounters have plagued the area for decades. From Bigfoot sightings to UFOs and phantom hitchhikers, this cursed region has seen its fair share…

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  8. 32. The Murder of Grace Millane

    In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of Grace Millane, a British backpacker killed in New Zealand in December 2018. Grace met Jesse Kempson on Tinder, and after a night of drinking, she was found dead in his hotel room. We discuss the investigation, his disturbing actions afterward, and...

  9. 31. The Murder of Susan Woods

    In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Susan Woods, a Texas woman brutally murdered in 1987. It wasn’t until 2006 that an old acquaintance was arrested and confessed to her murder. We explore the chilling details of the case, the decades-long investigation, and the shocking truth behind...

  10. 30. The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth

    In this episode, we delve into the tragic and baffling case of Faith Hedgepeth, a 19-year-old University of North Carolina student whose life was cut short in 2012. Faith was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment, and the case quickly became one of the most puzzling unsolved crimes…

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  11. 29. The Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.

    In December 1963, Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, was abducted in a shocking crime that captivated the nation. This episode, we dive into the twists and turns of one of Hollywood's most bizarre true crime cases. Sources:...

  12. 28. Gary Ridgway - Part 2

    In the second episode talking about Gary Ridgway, we dive into the investigation into the Green River killings, how Ridgway got caught, and what he told police. Sources: 1: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/26/us/green-river-killer-mystery.html 2:...

  13. 27. Gary Ridgeway - Part 1

    Gary Ridgway, who is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, was responsible for the murders of at least 49 women. In part one of this story we cover Ridgeway's early life and his crimes leading up to his twenty year killing spree. Sources: 1:...

  14. 26. The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping

    On July 15, 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their driver was hijacked in the small town of Chowchilla, California. Join us as we recount the story of the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping, break down the events of that fateful day, and explore the psychological impact on the survivors....

  15. 25. The DeFeo Family Murder

    In this chilling episode, we dive into one of the most infamous true crime cases in American history: the brutal murders of the DeFeo family in Amityville, New York. On November 13, 1974, six members of the DeFeo family—Ronald Sr., Louise, and their four children—were found shot to death in their...

  16. 24. Phoebe Handsjuk

    In this week’s episode, we dive into the perplexing and tragic case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a young woman whose death in 2010 remains shrouded in controversy and unanswered questions. Found dead in a garbage chute of her Melbourne apartment building, the circumstances surrounding Phoebe's death…

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  17. 23. The Mysterious Disappearance of Keith Reinhard

    Keith Reinhard was a man in his late forties who decided to take a sabbatical to a small town in Colorado. While there, he learned of the story of a local man who disappeared and the mystery became his obsession. In an eerie turn of events he met the same fate as the man from that mystery.…

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  18. 22. The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen

    Sherri Rasmussen fell in love with John Ruetten in 1985. Little did she know that John came with another woman that was still in the picture. The other woman? An LAPD cop named Stephanie Lazarus. In this week’s episode, a love triangle turns deadly and 23 years will pass before Sherri get’s...

  19. 21. Daniel LaPlante & The Villisca Axe Murders

    It's a Halloween double feature, y'all! Today we're talking about some unsolved, old-timey axe murders and a case with ghosts in the walls and dark turns at the end. Daniel LaPlante Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplante https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante...

  20. 20. The Napa Halloween Murders

    On Halloween night, two roomates were tragically murdered in their home by an intruder while their third roommate was downstairs sleeping. Police worked hard to find the killer, but a surprising twist would bring the case to a close. Sources: 1....

  21. 19. The "Scream" Copycat Killers

    In this chilling case, a love of horror movies and serial killers inspired two deranged teenagers to end the life of their friend, Cassie Stoddart. What happened to Cassie was truly a nightmare, something straight out of Scream. Videotapes: ⁠https://archive.org/details/draper-adamcik-tape⁠…

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  22. 18. The Antifree(ze) Killer

    Stacey Castor will go down in history as the woman who almost got away with murder if it hadn't been for her kryptonite: the pronunciation of the word anti-freeze. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/Story?id=7394363&page=4...

  23. 17. Jack the Ripper - Part 2

    Now that we’ve talked about Jack the Ripper’s victims, in part two we’ll talk about how he got his name, what job he may have had, who he might have been, and how the world can’t stop being intrigued with the mystery of The Whitechapel Murderer (aka SAUCY JACK). Sources:...

  24. 16. Jack the Ripper- Part 1

    Jack the Ripper has infamously gone down in history as the first and one of the most brutal serial killers in history.

  25. 15. The Disappearance of MV Joyita

    Episode 15: In 1955 a well-traveled yacht named the MV Joyita was found severely damaged, but still floating, 600 miles from its destination. Authorities were mystified, but the biggest head scratcher: Where were the 25 people that had been passengers on the ship? Sources:...

  26. 14. Paige Doherty

    In 2016 a 15-year-old girl was brutally stabbed to death in a small-town in Scotland. In the 21st century there are cameras everywhere, and luckily the aftermath of Paige’s murder was caught on tape. Click here to watch the CCTV footage Sources: 1.(2024, August 25). Murder of Paige Doherty....

  27. 13. The Midwest Pipe Bomber

    Lucas Helder was a nice normal college student...until he started to get strange ideas that led him to setting off a series of several pipe bombs across the United States. Sources: 1: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mailbox-bomb-suspect-charged/ 2:...

  28. 12. The Disappearance of Alissa Turney

    Alissa was 17 when she went missing. For years her case would remain as just a "run away" case. But when police started to look further into her going missing, they realized there was more to her story than they had thought. Instead, they found that foul play involving her step father Michael had...

  29. 11. The Abduction of Graeme Thorne

    When the Thorne family won the lottery, they didn’t realize how drastically their lives would change for the worse. Nobody could have predicted the disappearance of 8-year-old Graeme Thorne would turn into the first child for ransom case in the history of Australia. Pitt, H. (2019, July 7).…

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  30. 10. The Hi-Fi Murders

    In this episode we cover the case of three men whose initial plan to rob a store turned into a hostage situation that would later escalate into the murder of three people and the near death escape of two survivors. Sources: 1: 2 hill airmen arrested in brutal Ogden killings. Newspapers.com.…

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  31. 9. The Zodiac Killer: Part 2

    In part two of our discussion about the Zodiac Killer we talk final victims, weird letters, the police investigation, and a potential suspect. Sources: (n.d.). Zodiac Letters and Ciphers. Zodiac Killer. Retrieved July 20, 2024, from https://www.zodiackiller.com/Letters.html (2023, August 8). The...

  32. 8. The Zodiac Killer: Part 1

    In 1969 a mysterious envelope was sent to three newspapers in the San Francisco area. In each envelope there were two things: a written murder confession and a cipher. These letters would kickstart the search for one of America’s most enigmatic serial killers: The Zodiac Killer. Sources: (n.d.)....

  33. 7. Susan Powell

    Susan Powell was a devoted mother and wife who went missing and whose body was never discovered. Her and her two boys' lives were ruined by someone that they should have been able to trust with everything, but who instead took everything from them. Sources: 1: Pace, E. (2022, February 8). Ten…

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  34. 6. The Disappearance of Maura Murray

    This week we’ll discuss a truly bizarre story where a young woman took a secret road trip during a blizzard and then vanished after her crashed in the middle of nowhere. Join us to talk about what could have happened to Maura Murray. Sources: (n.d.). About Maura Murray. Maura Murray Missing....

  35. 5. Claude Eugene Dennis and Michael Lancaster

    If you haven't heard of Claude Dennis and Michael Lancaster, it's probably for the best. They are honestly not worth your time, they are equal to the dog terd beneath your shoes. But, what is worth your time is to hear about the three men that heroically gave their lives to stop these two…

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  36. 4. Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow

    Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow seemed like normal people, living their everyday lives. Until people around them suspiciously started dying. Then people started looking a little bit closer and the crazy underneath the normal facade started leaking through. Sources: Deliso, M. (2024, May 21). Family...

  37. 3. The Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass (Part 2)

    In part two of the discussion about the Dyatlov Pass mystery, we focus on the last four members of the group, what happened to them, and theories about what could have caused the entire mountaineering trip to go so horribly wrong. Sources: 1079 the overwhelming force of Dyatlov Pass. Dyatlov…

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  38. 2. The Mystery of Dyatlov Pass (Part 1)

    A group of ten mountaineers set out on the journey of a life time, but what they couldn't have known is that only one of them would make it out alive. What happened to the rest of them still remains a mystery to this day over 65 years later. Put your thinking caps on as we discuss the impossible...

  39. 1. Disappearance of Dorothy Jane Scott

    A young single mother disappears with only a burning car and a mysterious stalker as clues to what might have happened to her. Tune in to For Criming Out Loud’s first episode! Sources: Kennedy, J. Michael (June 14, 1980). "Hope Dims for a Quiet Woman Who Vanished". Los Angeles Times. Archived…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to “For Criming Out Loud”, where every scream tells a story. Your hosts, Lilah and Chancey, take you on a thrilling journey through the twisted realms of true crime with a dose of good vibes and infectious energy. In each episode, we dive headfirst into baffling disappearances, the quirkiest capers, and the most jaw-dropping whodunits from around the globe. So grab your headphones (and your favorite snack), crank up the volume, and get ready to embark on this wild freakin’ ride.

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Welcome to “For Criming Out Loud”, where every scream tells a story. Your hosts, Lilah and Chancey, take you on a thrilling journey through the twisted realms of true crime with a dose of good vibes and infectious energy. In each episode, we dive headfirst into baffling disappearances, the...

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