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Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Episodes

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Cindy James

On June 8, 1989, the quiet Vancouver, British Columbia, suburb of Richmond was shocked when a body was found lying in the yard of an abandoned house. The victim was a 44-year-old nurse named Cindy James. She had been drugged and strangled. Her hands and feet had been tied behind her back. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police believed that Cindy’s death was either an accident or suicide. But in the seven years before she died, Cindy reported nearly 100 incidents of harassment. Five were violent phys...

Aug 15, 202446 min

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Jane Neumann

When a 30-year-old woman is found shot to death under the strangest of circumstances, police try to figure out exactly what happened, while her family is convinced there’s only one person who knows the truth… her husband. If you have any information about the death of Jane Neumann in 1993, please contact the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office at 715-386-4606. You can also email them at [email protected] . If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Crisis ...

Aug 12, 202439 min

SERIAL KILLER: Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka’s wedding day was a lavish affair, horse-drawn carriage and all. While their guests toasted to the happy couple’s new life together, fishermen and boaters on Lake Gibson were making a gruesome discovery: human remains encased in cement…10 pieces in all. Those remains belonged to 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy, who had gone missing from the backyard of her family’s home. She wasn’t the first teenager to die at the hands of Paul and Karla…and she wouldn’t be the last. S...

Aug 08, 202452 min

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Robin Pope

When a young woman and her dog go mysteriously missing, only to be found dead in the Chesapeake Bay, police must untangle a series of events to determine if this was an accident or something far worse… murder. If you have any information about the death of Robin Pope in March of 2013, please contact the MD State Police at 410-822-3101, or the Metro County Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-756-2587 . You can also anonymously contact the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office at 410-758-6666 . Head t...

Aug 05, 202438 min

WANTED: Justice for Arnold Archambeau & Ruby Bruguier

When a young South Dakota couple goes missing from the scene of a car accident in 1992, local police launch a large-scale investigation that ultimately ends in tragedy. Despite multiple leads, the deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier have remained a mystery and a source of controversy for the last 20 years. If you know anything about Ruby and Arnold’s deaths, please contact the Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Department at 605-487-7625. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed he...

Aug 01, 202431 min

MURDERED: Kelly Disney

Kelly Disney disappeared without a trace in 1984, leaving behind a devastated family brimming with questions and grief. Ten years later, some of those questions are answered; but the most important one remains: who killed Kelly Disney? If you have any information about the murder of Kelly Disney, please call Lincoln County cold case investigators at 541-265-0284 , or submit a tip online . You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on o...

Jul 29, 202439 min

AUDIO EXTRA: Unsolved Mysteries Part 1 & 2

We wanted to give you an Unsolved Mysteries recap Crime Junkie style – You’re watching it, we’re talking about it, you’re talking about it, let’s all talk about it together! If you have any information on any of these cases, you can submit information to Unsolved.com. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/audio-extra-unsolved-mysteries-on-netflix-2/ for part 1 and https://crim...

Jul 25, 20243 hr 51 min

MISSING: Trevor Deely

A 22-year-old IT worker attends his company holiday dinner party in downtown Dublin… and then vanishes into the night, setting off one of the most infamous missing persons cases in Irish history. If you have any information about the disappearance of Trevor Deely on December 8th, 2000, please contact the Garda at 01-666-9000. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of 100,000€ to anyone with information that significantly assists the investigation. CCTV Foorage of Missing Person Trevor Deely Source m...

Jul 22, 202443 min

MISSING: Barbara Bolick

When an experienced hiker vanishes from one of her favorite trails, her friends and family are forced to wonder – Did she walk away from her life? Did she underestimate the danger of the great outdoors? Or did she fall prey to a threat of a more sinister nature? If you know anything about the disappearance of Barbara Bolick, call the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office at (406) 375-4060. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources,...

Jul 18, 202430 min

MURDERED: Roberta "Bibi" Lee

Roberta Lee, or "Bibi" to her friends, vanished while on a run with her boyfriend and friend. When her body was discovered weeks later, her boyfriend was arrested and charged with her murder. But without any physical evidence, and a lackluster confession, the question of who killed her still remains. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-roberta-bibi-lee Did you know you can ...

Jul 15, 202452 min

CONSPIRACY: Charles “Chuck” Morgan

When detectives discover a mysterious death in the desert southwest of Tucson, Arizona, questions immediately start swirling. Was this self-inflicted or an execution? As detectives dig deeper into the case, the plot thickens with alleged fraudulent land transactions and potential gold scams... It's been over 45 years since this mysterious death. And once you hear about the conspiracies circling Tucson and Phoenix in the 70s and 80s... you'll know why we had to share with our Crime Junkies! If yo...

Jul 11, 202459 min

MISSING: Carolyn Killaby

When a young woman goes missing in November 1995, no one knew just how close they were to a monster lurking in the area. What starts as a night out after an argument with her husband… ends in tragedy that’s left the family with so many questions. If you or anyone you know is thinking about suicide, emotional support can be reached by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 , or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) . And if you or a love...

Jul 08, 202431 min

MURDERED: Thomas Bearson & Geetha Angara

We have two stories for you today. Two separate cases that both need one thing – people to talk. Thomas and Geetha’s cases are both in desperate need for more information, and we’re certain someone out there holds key details that could solve these cases. We’re hoping by sharing each of their stories, someone out there will do the right thing and speak up. If you know anything about: The death of Thomas Bearson in North Dakota in 2014, or the location of his phone, please call the Moorhead Polic...

Jul 01, 202454 min

MISSING: Kristen Modafferi

A vibrant young woman from North Carolina decides to spend the summer between her freshman and sophomore years clear across the country, in the Bay Area. But alarm bells start going off when she leaves her job at a coffee shop… and is never seen again. If you know anything about the disappearance of Kristen Modafferi from the Bay Area in June of 1997, please contact the Oakland PD Missing Persons Unit at 510-238-3641 . Help Find Kristen Modafferi Facebook Page. To listen to MISSING: Brandy Hall ...

Jun 24, 202452 min

INFAMOUS: The Bowraville Murders

When three Aboriginal children go missing in a span of several weeks in the small town of Bowraville, New South Wales, Australia, a community is divided, and a long battle for justice begins. If you know anything about the murders in Bowraville, NSW, Australia, in the 1990s, please contact the New South Wales Crime Stoppers at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au . This episode references the spoken names and images of deceased Aboriginal people. We acknowledge the cultural sensitivities involved in discuss...

Jun 17, 202456 min

MURDERED: Devan Duniver

When a beloved five-year-old falls victim to a brutal homicide, authorities quickly close in on a suspect no one could have predicted – a 12-year-old neighbor. But members of the community have their doubts, which are only heightened when prosecutorial misconduct is uncovered, leaving everyone to ask: did investigators go after the right person? Or did tunnel vision lead them to victimize yet another child? If you have any information about the murder of Devan Duniver in June of 1998 in New Phil...

Jun 10, 202449 min

MISSING: From a Bus Stop

For most of us, heading to a bus stop would be a mindless act. Just a stop before your next destination. But unfortunately for some, it’s become their last known sighting. Today, Brit and I are exploring several unsolved cases where victims have mysteriously disappeared from a bus stop. We’re hoping someone out there has more information as to what occurred before each of those buses arrived… If you have any information about the disappearances of… Korrina Malinoski or Annette Sagers: Please con...

Jun 03, 202457 min

INFAMOUS: The LaSalle Street Murders

When a couple of young Indianapolis businessmen fail to show up for work in December of 1971, their secretary grows concerned as the day goes on, and a friend volunteers to swing by their house to check up on them. He never could have expected the carnage he would find inside, or how it would set off one of the strangest investigations in Indiana history. Was the perp the jealous partner of one of the men's many romantic conquests? A businessman with a grudge? A contract killer hired by the Mob ...

May 27, 202453 min

SURVIVED: The Chowchilla Kidnapping

On a warm summer day in 1976, 26 children went missing from the town of Chowchilla, California, setting off one of the most bizarre kidnapping cases in U.S. history. Be sure to check out the Max documentary, Chowchilla . To check out The JAYC Foundation please visit www.thejaycfoundation.org To check out The Polyvagual Equine Institute, or to lend your support, please visit polyvagalequineinstitute.com. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a f...

May 20, 202438 min

MURDERED: Lisa Norell

When a 15-year-old girl vanishes on her way home from a friend’s quinceañera rehearsal in 1998, a California community holds its breath and hopes it’s a one-off. But when other young women in the community are targeted one by one, investigators have to ask if there’s a serial killer in their midst. If you have any information about any of the cases discussed in this episode, please contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 925-252-4980. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here du...

May 13, 202436 min

WANTED: Justice for MMIP

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month, and we want to highlight some of the many cases involving members of Native American communities that so often go underreported and underserved, and thus unsolved. Today, we’re bringing you five stories that can be solved… if the right people come forward. If you have any information about: Terri McCauley: You can submit a tip to the Sioux City Crime Stoppers at 712-258-8477, or online at www.siouxcitypolice.com/crimestoppers. Alyss...

May 07, 20241 hr 3 min

MURDERED: Brittany Locklear

When a little girl goes missing from her bus stop in 1998, it’s just the start of one community’s decades-long search for justice. If you have any information about the disappearance of Brittany Locklear on Wednesday, January 7, 1998, in Raeford, North Carolina, please contact the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office anonymous tip line at 910-878-1279, or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation at 888-624-7222. Tips can also be submitted online . May 5th was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Pers...

May 06, 202437 min

BWBRSA: Online Scams

Scammers have an infinite number of ways to steal your money and information. In this episode, we explore and expose several scams that have impacted our listeners. Be sure to check out our new webpage Am I Getting Scammed? for a full list of tips to reference if something or someone ever feels off to you. To watch the full Ask Amy episode and hear Sofia’s phone call with the scammer, please visit this link . To jump to one of the specific scams highlighted in this episode, you can reference the...

Apr 29, 202457 min

INTRODUCING: Crime Junkie AF

Have you heard yet? Your newest obsession and the ultimate destination for 24/7 true crime, Crime Junkie Radio, is here and exclusive to SiriusXM’s app! On Crime Junkie Radio, you’ll hear episodes from not only Crime Junkie, but from some of our other chart-topping titles like The Deck. But the best part is… it will be the home for our brand-new show, Crime Junkie AF, where we’ll explore cases that are unfolding right now, hosted by the OG Crime Junkie herself, Ashley Flowers. On this first epis...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 4 min

MURDERED: Scott Johnson

When 27-year-old Scott Johnson is found deceased at the bottom of a cliff in Australia, authorities are quick to rule his death as a suicide. However, his brother, Steve, isn’t convinced, and begins a multi-decade quest to get answers – and justice. Please take a minute to check out these resources and organizations in support of the LGBTQ+ communities: The Trevor Project It Gets Better Project GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual...

Apr 22, 202451 min

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Franchesca Alvarado

When 22-year-old Franchesca Alvarado set out on a quick weekend trip to Atlantic City in March of 2012, it was meant to be a simple getaway… but it spiraled into a baffling tragedy. Her family is hoping that someone out there has the answers they’ve been searching for. If you have any information about Franchesca Alvarado, please contact the New Jersey Police tip line at 1-833-4NJ-COLD or [email protected] Visit the Find Franchesca Cheka Alvarado Facebook page for updates. If you or a loved one ...

Apr 15, 202447 min

MISSING: Steven Clark

A young man stops for a restroom break during a walk with his mom along the seaside in the United Kingdom and is never seen again. His family has been searching for him for over 30 years… If you have information regarding Steven Clark’s case and you’re in the U.K., you can speak to the cold case team directly by dialing 101. Or you can remain anonymous and reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. It’s important for you or anyone you know who is thinking about suicide to be aware that emotiona...

Apr 08, 202440 min

MURDERED: María Marta García Belsunce Part 2

When tragedy strikes in a wealthy Argentinian community, the suspicions of the nation fall squarely on the victim’s own family, and the case takes on a life of its own. This is Part 2 of 2. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-maria-marta-garcia-belsunce-part-2 https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things ...

Apr 02, 202429 min

MURDERED: María Marta García Belsunce Part 1

When tragedy strikes in a wealthy Argentinian community, the suspicions of the nation fall squarely on the victim’s own family, and the case takes on a life of its own. This is Part 1 of 2. Listen to Part 2 NOW in the Fan Club! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-maria-marta-garcia-belsunce-part-1 Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit...

Apr 01, 202443 min

CONSPIRACY: The Frog Boys of South Korea

When five young boys vanish from their village in South Korea, local authorities are quick to assume they ran away. However, their parents know that’s not what happened – and as their search for their children expands, they become convinced that something terrible happened… and it’s being covered up. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-frog-boys-of-south-korea You can lea...

Mar 25, 202450 min