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Old Time Crime Gals

by Melissa & Shannon

Join your hosts, Melissa and Shannon, as we tell you true crime stories that are from another time. We travel back through history to uncover lesser known tales that offer everything true crime, with a little bit of history.

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  1. Jerry Wheeler

    Shannon tells us a story this time of how Georgia Sahara Fakhir entered her neighbor's property and brutally stabbed Jerry. Her motives were rather unusual and her behavior was very strange. Sources for this episode include an episode of Snapped on the Oxygen channel. A snippet of that can be…

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  2. Carol Kennedy

    Join us as we talk about Carol Kennedy. She was at home after an evening jog on the phone with her mom when suddenly the phone cuts out. Our sources for this episode is an episode of the great Dateline: The Trouble on Bridal Path. Thank you so much for listening. Please rate and share and feel…

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  3. Stephen D. Richards

    Join us as we talk about Stephen D. Richards. We got a little behind in the last few weeks and we apologize for the time in between episodes. Thank you guys so much for listening and we hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

  4. Paul Berkley

    Join us as we talk about Paul Berkley. A Navy reservist who was doing his duty serving our country overseas, while his wife was up to no good. He got a surprise two week leave to visit his family for Christmas and was only home for a few days before his life was cut short. Sources for this…

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  5. The Lawson Family

    Join us as we head to Stokes County, NC on Christmas day in 1929. It should be a happy family holiday full of good food, presents, and traditions but Charles D Lawson had other plans. This was a local story sent in by a listener. If you have any request send them to [email protected] or...

  6. Lucy Letby

    Join us as we talk about the absolute worst woman in the world right now, Lucy Letby. She was a neonatal nurse in charge of caring for the most precious, fragile newborn babies and decided one day to become a serial killer and attack these defenseless angels. She will rot in hell for eternity.…

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  7. Alicia Navarro

    Alicia Navarro disappeared from her home when she was just 14. This turns out has a happy ending. Join us as we talked about what happened when 18 Alicia turns herself in because she no longer wanted to be on the missing list. Sources for this episode include: Crime Junkie Podcast New York Post...

  8. Jonathan Crews

    This is a story about a suicide that turned out to be murder. Join us as we talk about Jonathan Crews. He had just moved out of his parent's home to a new apartment. He had a new girlfriend, and a new job. Everything was going great in his life, but not everything is as it seems. Thanks so much…

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  9. Clayton Daniels

    I hope everyone is doing well. We are back. Thanks for letting us pop in to your feed again. It's been a wild ride and we are glad to get back on track. Some things are not as they seem. A bystander calls in a car crash and first responders arrive to a vehicle that appeared to loose control and…

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  10. Madeleine McCann

    Welcome Back! We are going to talk about Madeleine McCann. This case was everywhere when it happened. A beautiful girl stolen right from her bed while she was sleeping during a family vacation. There has been a break in the case and new evidence found so hopefully soon there will be justice for...

  11. Where is Maura Murray?

    Maura Murray was a healthy, young woman who had a lot going for her. After a few days of behavior that was unlike her, she takes off on a trip and crashes her car on a dark country road. There were many witnesses that called emergency services and they arrived fast. Somehow, in the 7 to 10…

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  12. Helen Mintiks

    Join us as we go back to 1980 to the famous Berlin Ballet performance in New York City at the Metropolitan Opera House. Helen is a violinist who goes missing during a break in the performance. It is noticed after the show is over what exactly happened. You can read more about it on the Oxygen…

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  13. The Heist

    Welcome listeners. It is so great to be back. Today we are talking about the 1972 burglary of the United California Bank. This was a complicated heist crafted by a well skilled team of criminals. Most of them were family. This is just a great heist story. No one gets hurt, well physically anyway,...

  14. Charles Hardeman

    Charles Hardeman is a true survivor. Join us as we talk about the ultimate betrayal of a family member.

  15. 14 hour marriage

    Join us as we let Shannon take us back to the 1800s in Vermont to a farm where a love triangle ensues and results in a marriage that lasted only 14 hours. This is the story of Laura Cutler. [email protected] Find us on Facebook here.

  16. Christina Kettlewell

    Christina Kettlewell is known as the eight day bride. Just over a week after she married her boyfriend Jack she is found face down in only 9 inches of water. The cottage they were honeymooning in is in flames, and her groom is found bashed in the head. The mystery is still unsolved. Thanks to…

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  17. Todd Geib

    Todd is an outdoor loving 22 year old who visits a party at an apple orchard and never makes it home. Police close this case in record time after his body is found, but things are not adding up to the accident they claim.

  18. Lavinia Fisher

    Today we are going back a ways to ye olde Charleston, SC. Join us as we talk about the first female serial killer in the US. Lavinia and her husband John ran an Inn. They offered up good conversation during a hot meal, eye candy provided by Lavinia and some knock out tea that would to ensure you...

  19. Mark Bowling

    Join us today for a story that is from our neck of the woods. This one is particularly interesting because in our everyday life we have come across these folks involved and when things went down, it was just bananas. My cashier was a murderer? Crazy. Mark Bowling seemed to have it all. A booming...

  20. Christopher Foster The Millionaire

    Happy New Year! Join us as we head to England and tell the story of Christopher Foster. He was just a regular bloke who struck it big with a great invention and became a millionaire before he was thirty. He enjoyed the ride but crashed hard. We discuss his downfall and the aftermath. Sources for...

  21. Holiday update

    Hello! Long time listen. We are taking a small break because life happens and we hope you enjoy this Holiday season and we will be back soon with new episodes and more laughs!

  22. Murder and Werewolves?

    Today we are going to talk about the Richardson family who lived in the sunniest place ever, Medicine Hat. Just when you think you have the case figured out...enter werewolves? Sources for this episode include this article from All that's interesting. Find it here. Make sure you rate and…

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  23. Deborah Lewis

    This was a listener request. Unfortunately, not a lot could be found. If you happen to know of this case personally and have information to contribute please reach out to us at [email protected]. This is a case that happened in the 90s in Alabama.

  24. Harriet Buswell

    Today we go back to London in the 19th Century for an old school unsolved Victorian Era Murder. Harriet was last seen with a mystery man during dinner and buying groceries but during the night something happens and Harriet was found dead. Sources for this episode is a video from Cold Case…

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  25. Derrick Duehren

    Join us as we talk about Derrick Duehren. He goes out to buy groceries and returns home to find his house on fire. His wife Roxanne is inside. She is found dead under mysterious circumstances and Derrick's story just doesn't make sense. Source for this episode includes an article on the trial…

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  26. Eilean Mor Lighthouse Mystery

    We take it back to our roots with an older story today. We are going to be traveling to the coast of Scotland to the Flannan Isles where 3 people just mysteriously vanished into thin air from a lighthouse. Go back to December of 1900 as we try to discuss what happened. Sources for today's episode...

  27. Dave Kroupa

    Dave Kroupa is just a normal guy trying to get back into the dating game after splitting from a long term relationship. He dabbles online and meets a few, but then a chance encounter brings a pretty perfect woman into his life. Two weeks goes by and then in the flip of a coin things go from ok…

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  28. The Eyeball Killer

    Join us as we talk about Charles Albright. He had an usual upbringing and developed a fascination for eyes. Sources for this episode include this article from Texas Monthly found here. Email us at [email protected] or find us on Facebook.

  29. Lindsey Buziak

    Lindsey Buziak was an up and coming realtor in the area of British Columbia, Canada. She gets the call of a lifetime about a couple who needs to buy a home worth a million dollars in just a couple of days. She goes to meet the clients, but doesn't make it out of the house alive. This is still...

  30. Where is Brian Shaffer?

    When Brian decides to go out for some drinks with friends before a big spring break trip with his girlfriend he walks into the Ugly Tuna Saloona and doesn't walk out. No one knows where he is. Follow the weird CTV footage and circumstances surrounding this Ohio State Co-ed and help spread the…

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  31. Meika Jordan

    Meika Jordan was a bubbly, bright, beautiful little 6 year old who lived every day like it was her best. She belonged to a split household and her time was devoted between two sets of parents. A call to 911 that Meika has fallen down the stairs results in a shocking investigation involving her...

  32. Holiday update

    We are taking a short break this week with the Holiday and will be back soon!

  33. Steven Clayton

    Steven Clayton was a millionaire living in South Carolina in a mansion with his wife Lana. Suddenly he gets sick for a few days and then is found dead at the bottom of a set of stairs. The death was deemed an accident, but was it? What killed Steven was a murder weapon so unlikely and unique but...

  34. The Hatton Garden Heist

    Today we are talking about the Hatton Garden Heist of 2015. One of the UK's largest jewelry and cash robbery where over 14 Million Pounds of valuables disappeared. They are still trying to recover most of it. The plan was carried out by a sophisticated, well organized gang of...retirees. That's...

  35. Crime Minisode

    This time we are going to tell you more than one story! We'll discuss some topics that hit our news feeds and our headlines from our sessions together.

  36. The Killer Grandma

    Lois Riess was a loving grandmother who had a bad habit, gambling. This leads her on a killing spree and cross country road trip. Join us as we talk about her movements and how she was able to slip through the authorities' grasps more than once.

  37. Rosemarie Essa

    Rosemarie was just leaving for an afternoon at the movies with her sister. She takes her vitamins before leaving but then she just doesn't feel right. Rosemarie ends up dying from a minor car accident showing no signs of physical trauma. Her Dr. husband starts acting strangely after she passes....

  38. Katherine Knight

    This week we are talking about Katherine Knight. A truly evil woman capable of a crime so gruesome and violent that it earned her the conviction of life without parole which was a first for a woman in Australia. Sources include Female Criminals podcast found here.

  39. The Cost of Paradise

    Apologies Old Time Crime Gal listeners. Immediately after recording this episode I had a health scare that landing me in the ER. I am back and ready to get back to a regular schedule - Melissa This week we talk about Cheryl Hughes. She had a goal on sailing the world but decided on a vacation to...

  40. Rey Rivera

    This is part two of our story on Rey Rivera. Here we discuss theories about what really happened. We may never know for sure. Do you think it was homicide or suicide? [email protected]

  41. Rey Rivera

    Today is part one of the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. He had everything going for him. A great job, loving wife, his house was on the market and They were getting ready to relocate to California to live his dream of becoming a film maker. Then he gets a phone call and rushes out of the house...

  42. Tara Lynn Grant

    Tara Lynn Grant was a loving, career driven mother of two who was the primary bread winner for her family. She spent long weeks away at her office and flew home every weekend. On weekend she returned home and then disappeared. Her husband reported her missing. Sources for this episode include...

  43. Susan Hamilton

    Join us for one of two stories about Valentine's Day murders. It is supposed to be a day of love, but turned into a crime of passion. Sources include Forensic Files, Dateline Find us on Facebook here

  44. Anna Sorokin

    Anna Sorokin was born in Russia. She came to the United States and had a vision. She truly lived by the motto "Fake it until you make it. Sources include: The Cut, Wikipedia Find us on Facebook: Old Time Crime Gals

  45. Israel Keyes

    Let us tell you about one of the most terrifying killers that has spanned the United States. Israel was military trained, well equipped and a professional ambush killer that stashed "kill kits" all over and would return to hunt his prey. No one is sure of how many victims he truly had. He is one…

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  46. Murder weapon was what?

    A man deciding to kill his wife just because he was getting tired of her is a tale as old as time. We hear about it all the time. The motive is often the same, money. When this husband decided to off his wife he chose a murder weapon that is a first for us. Take a listen and learn about the life...

  47. Brittany Eldridge

    Brittany Eldridge was a beautiful 25 year old mother to be who was killed inside her apartment. There were really no solid pieces of evidence to link her then boyfriend Norman. Norman was charged with her murder and tried twice but both trials ended in a mistrial.

  48. Season 2!!

    Season 2 is here! New stories, new laughs, no concussions! We are having so much fun getting back into the swing of things. Please join us for a new year of true crime telling. Join us, Shannon and Melissa, for more stories. We kick off this week with the story of Brittany Elderidge. Email us!...

  49. La Mataviejitas - The little old lady killer

    Welcome to our season finale! It has been an crazy year and we are so thankful that you have stuck with us this far. This is episode 40. We wrap up our season with the story of Juana Barraza. A professional Mexican Wrestler who was responsible for over 40 victims. Follow her story and catch up if...

  50. Harold Henthorn - The End

    Join us as we continue our story about Harold Henthorn the black widower. We talk about how he had another victim already lined up and how it came crashing down as he was caught. Get ready for our season finale next week where we reflect on our first season so far with a Q and A session and our...

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Join your hosts, Melissa and Shannon, as we tell you true crime stories that are from another time. We travel back through history to uncover lesser known tales that offer everything true crime, with a little bit of history.

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