When Amber Hagerman was abducted in 1996, there was a witness who saw a man and a distinctive car near where she was taken. But there was no way to get this information out to the mass public in time, and to this day, the mystery of what happened to Amber still remains. But her story changed the way the country handles child abductions and a precedent to issue an Amber Alert in situations like hers was made. Happy Pride Month! This year, audiochuck is sponsoring Indiana Youth Group, an LGBTQ+ co...
Jun 05, 2023•23 min
When firefighters responded to 33-year-old Joey Lynn Offutt’s burning house in Sykesville, Pennsylvania, on July 12, 2007, they were shocked to discover the remains of her infant son, Alexis Brolin III. Joey was nowhere to be found and at the time, investigators didn’t know if she was a victim of the crime - or the perpetrator. But her family is convinced she was set up, and their only hope is that someone will come forward with the information they’ve been desperately seeking for 15 years. If y...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
When a friend is MIA after a night out, loved ones worry that she didn’t make it home safely. When police do a wellness check, they see that she did make it to her apartment… but surprisingly, she was far from safe. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-sasha-samsudean/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to v...
May 22, 2023•36 min
Brian Wehrle vanished without a trace during a trip to his hometown of Carrollton, Georgia. Everyone suspects foul play, but no one knows what could have happened to him. And nearly 14 years after his disappearance, his family is hoping someone out there has the information they need to bring Brian home. Brian is white, and at the time of his disappearance, he had blond hair, blue eyes, and weighed about 140 pounds. He’s 5'7" … and if he's alive as of this recording, he would be 52 years old. If...
May 15, 2023•46 min
When a fire destroys the Krentel home, family and friends are devastated to learn that one member, Nanette, didn’t make it out. But despite her death clearly being a homicide, her death remains unsolved. If you have any information about the murder of Nanette Krentel, please contact the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-898-2338 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit...
May 08, 2023•34 min
When 20-year-old Ashley Loring HeavyRunner goes missing on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, her older sister Kimberly is forced to pick up the slack of a system that’s designed to fail those it’s supposed to protect. Her investigation leads her to three people who may know what happened to her sister… but none will talk. If you want a deeper dive into Ashley Loring HeavyRunner’s case, check out Season 3 of Up and Vanished. To learn more about The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center,...
May 01, 2023•47 min
When a young mother is reported missing, investigators quickly realize she was probably murdered. Their prime suspect is her husband, but a slew of suspicious statements and circumstantial evidence isn’t enough to put him behind bars... until a lucky discovery gives them everything they need. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. You can contact the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can share The Good with us by submitting your s...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min
Elizabeth Santos’ unexpected and tragic death in 2020 left behind a million questions. Some believe it was the result of a mental health crisis, but many of her loved ones think she’s a victim of foul play, and they’ve been pushing for answers. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email at [email protected] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisi...
Apr 17, 2023•55 min
When a young mother is found brutally beaten to death in 2007, investigators are able to quickly apprehend her killer. But as the years go by, he decides to open up and reveal he has a darker past than anyone could’ve ever imagined. Memphis PD is still trying to identify the other woman Michael says he murdered around December of 1993, so if you have any information about a Black woman who may have had green eyes who went missing from downtown Memphis, call the MPD’s homicide bureau at 901-636-3...
Apr 10, 2023•32 min
Oakley Carlson was only four years old when she went missing in 2021. Investigators launched a desperate search to bring her home, but with each new piece of evidence, they learned that home may not have been the safest place for her. And the systems put in place to protect her may have been the very thing that put her in the hands of the people responsible for her disappearance. If you know anything about Oakley’s disappearance, please contact the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office at 1-360-5...
Apr 03, 2023•42 min
In 1981, a young boy named Adam was abducted by a stranger from a shopping plaza. It would take almost three decades to bring closure to his family but in that time Adam’s legacy would forever change the way America views and handles missing children cases. You can learn more about the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children here. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/prece...
Mar 27, 2023•25 min
When mother-of-three QC Chadwick and her husband, Peter, don’t pick their kids up at the bus stop, their friends and neighbors immediately know something’s wrong. But, they never could have guessed the horrors that had already occurred behind closed doors… and the lengths a man would go to in order to avoid capture. To donate or to learn more about how you or someone you know can receive support after losing a loved one, you can visit homicidesurvivorsinc.org Source materials for this episode ca...
Mar 20, 2023•46 min
When 23-year-old Phoenix Coldon walks out the front door of her family home, her parents never could have guessed that she wouldn’t come back. The search for her only turned up more questions, and over 10 years later, many of those questions still remain. If you have any information about the disappearance of Phoenix Coldon, you can call the St. Louis County Police at 636-529-8210. Or, you can submit a tip online to the St. Louis Regional Crime Stoppers: www.stlrcs.org If you or someone you know...
Mar 13, 2023•46 min
When Julie Kibuishi’s body is discovered in Sam Herr’s apartment, investigators immediately launch a manhunt to track Sam down. But things take an unexpected turn when a new suspect places himself front and center, and confesses to a crime so callous, it’s as if it’s a movie. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-julie-kibuishi-and-sam-herr/ Did you know you can listen to thi...
Mar 06, 2023•44 min
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, multiple young women and girls go missing in the Vernon-Tolland area of Connecticut. For years, investigators have wondered if these seemingly unrelated cases might share too strong a connection to be ignored. Three, in particular —Janice Pockett, Lisa White, and Debbie Spickler—bear striking similarities to each other, and have become known as the Vernon-Tolland Three. If you have any information about any of the following cases, you can call the Tolland Count...
Feb 27, 2023•47 min
When 17-year-old Tracy Kirkpatrick is found murdered in March 1989, investigators struggle to find any evidence pointing to who killed her. Despite numerous efforts to dig up leads and strong tips through the investigation, the case has remained a mystery for nearly 40 years. If you have any information about the murder of Tracy Kirkpatrick, call the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102. Or you can submit a tip through their digital tip line here. Source materials for this episode cannot ...
Feb 20, 2023•31 min
When Theresa Allore vanishes from her college campus in Quebec, Canada, in 1978, local police dismiss her as runaway and force her family to start their own investigation that would span across 45 years. Over the decades, they piece together evidence and uncover an array of conspiracies, from a potential serial killer on the prowl to the possibility of corrupt law enforcement. You can visit TheresaAllore.com to learn more about John Allore’s investigation into his sister’s death; it is also wher...
Feb 13, 2023•52 min
David Josiah Lawson headed off to college in Arcata, California with big dreams only to be stabbed to death at a party off-campus. But a case that seemed straightforward when it began proves to be anything but… and years later, his mom is still fighting for justice. Anyone with knowledge about the murder of David Josiah Lawson is asked to call the Arcata Police Department’s confidential tip line at 707-825-2590 or Dispatch at 707-822-2424. There’s a $55,000 reward for info leading to the arrest ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
When Christina Calayca disappeared on a camping trip in Ontario, Canada, in 2007, investigators expected to find her in a few short hours. But despite numerous search efforts, no sign of her was ever found. And 16 years later, her family is still searching for answers. If you know anything about Christina’s whereabouts, please contact them at 888-310-1122 or go online to OPP.CA and click the Contact link. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a...
Jan 30, 2023•45 min
When 15-year-old Sharmini Anandavel doesn’t come home from her first day at a new job, her family is immediately suspicious of one of their neighbors. But despite an overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence, her death remains unsolved… at least, in the eyes of the law. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-sharmini-anandavel/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ...
Jan 23, 2023•41 min
When Nichol Olsen and her two daughters are found shot in the home they shared with her boyfriend, a theory quickly emerges that lays the blame on Nichol. But to those who knew her, that’s not an option, and points to someone else as the culprit. Over three years later, the question still remains: what happened in that house on January 9, 2019? Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/my...
Jan 16, 2023•38 min
Aaron Taylor was 36 and experiencing homelessness when he was lit on fire on Christmas Day in 2007. Police think they know who’s responsible, but a lack of physical evidence, coupled with reluctant witnesses, has kept this case open for years. But multiple people know what happened… and investigators are hoping they’ll come forward. If you have any information about the death of Aaron Taylor, please contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-495-5883 or email [email protected] ....
Jan 09, 2023•43 min
Natanalie Perez was chasing her dream of being a singer when she fell victim to a violent sex-trafficking ring in Florida and disappeared in June of 2012. More than a decade later, her family and investigators from the Anti-Predator Project are still trying to find her…or find out what happened to her. If you have information about Natanalie, contact the Anti-Predator Project hotline 24/7 at 305-796-4859. You can also call that number for help if you think a loved one is being trafficked and you...
Jan 02, 2023•51 min
In 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested for kidnapping, rape, and armed robbery. Ultimately, he gave police a confession, but only because he didn’t know he had the option not to talk to them… or to get an attorney. Miranda’s path through the justice system set a precedent for informing those arrested of their rights. And now the Miranda Warning is something so ingrained in us Crime Junkies that we could probably recite it on our sleep. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due t...
Dec 26, 2022•24 min
There are Crime Junkies far and wide and SURPRISE! Conan O’Brien is in fact a Crime Junkie. On this special bonus episode, Ashley sits down with Conan to deep dive into what it is about true crime that has got them absolutely hooked. From the first case that caught each of their attention to the one that keeps them up at night, Ashley and Conan share it all! Can’t get enough of these two? Listen to their conversation on Conan's podcast Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend right now on Apple Podcasts , S...
Dec 22, 2022•31 min
When 16-year-old Phylicia Simone Barnes is found dead in a river 40 miles from where she was staying, her family suspects one man is responsible. But bringing him to justice is far more difficult than anyone could have expected. You can visit bellyscrub.com to stay up to date with everything pertaining to the release of John Butler’s upcoming podcast series, A Confidence in the Round. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min
When 16-year-old Phylicia Simone Barnes goes missing while visiting her half-sister in Baltimore, the whole community comes together to search. But what started as a missing person's investigation that consumed the city of Baltimore quickly turns into something far more sinister. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-phylicia-simone-barnes-part-1/ Did you know you can listen ...
Dec 19, 2022•40 min
For our 5-year celebration episode, we take a look back at the impact Crime Junkie has made. From funding DNA testing to solving crimes, nothing would have been possible without the support of everyone who has tuned in every week for the last 5 years! To learn more about National Crime Junkie Day and the organizations we have supported over the years, visit www.nationaltoday.com/national-crime-junkie-day ! If you want to donate directly to help solve cold cases, you can visit the website Season ...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min
When federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna was found face-down in a creek with multiple stab wounds, homicide seemed like the obvious answer. Over time, though, public officials started to pose a different theory: that he took his own life. But for those who knew Jonathan, that wasn’t an option – and the more they learned about the circumstances surrounding his death, the more they started to wonder if it was being covered up by those in charge. If you know who we can contact, or which government age...
Dec 12, 2022•42 min
11-year-old Jaycee Dugard was abducted as she was walking to school in June of 1991. No one would see her again for 18 years, until two campus police officers did what parole and police officers couldn’t. But her story isn’t just one of survival – it’s one of strength, resiliency, and life after tragedy. You can check out how you can support Jaycee and Dr. Bailey’s amazing work in helping other survivors of extreme trauma by visiting The JAYC Foundation and Polyvagal Equine Institute . To learn ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min
