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.
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This episode delves into the infamous "Mushroom Cap Murders" where Erin Patterson poisoned her estranged husband's family during a lunch, resulting in three deaths and one attempted murder. The hosts explore the chilling details of the case, from Erin's initial deceptive invitation and her bizarre behavior in the hospital, to the overwhelming digital evidence and inconsistencies in her story that led to her conviction. The discussion highlights the shocking transformation of a seemingly ordinary mother into a cold-blooded killer and the baffling motives behind her actions.
22-year-old Kristin David was missing for over a week before her remains were found in the Snake River. While her murder is often thought to be related to a series of other murders and disappearances in the late 70s and early 80s, investigators think she’s the victim of another mystery killer. If you know anything about the murder of Kristin David, please contact the FBI office in Salt Lake City by calling 801-579-1400 or by submitting a form at tips.fbi.gov . You may also contact your local FBI...
We hear you, Crime Junkies! We’ve seen the Amy Bradley Is Missing documentary on Netflix, and we see YOU searching for our original episode on her case. Look no further; we’ve re-released it for you right here <3 In March of 1998 Amy Lynn Bradley and her family set off on what was to be the trip of a lifetime, a full week-long cruise around the Caribbean. But little did they know their dream vacation would turn into a nightmare when Amy went missing from their stateroom in the early morning h...
In the late 70s and early 80s, the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley was rocked by multiple disappearances and homicides. Police at the time thought it was the work of one man, who has remained free. And despite a decades-long investigation, these cases remain unsolved. If you have any information about the disappearances of Christina White and Steven Pearsall, or the murders of Kristin David, Brandi Miller, and Kristina Nelson, you can contact the Asotin County Sheriff’s Department by calling 509-243-4...
Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, four University of Idaho students in their 20s, were brutally murdered inside their off-campus home in the early morning hours on November 13, 2022. Two surviving roommates and a heartwrenching 911 call led police to discover the friends stabbed to death inside the three-story house at 1122 King Road. The safe place that once rang with parties, TikTok dances and laughter, was eerily silenced, surrounded by a nationwide media circu...
In 1995, John and Shelly Markley vanished from their Ohio home, leaving their five children. The house held strange clues, and their truck was found abandoned nearby. A bizarre ransom plot unfolded, leading to an extortion conviction, but John and Shelly remained missing. Decades later, family theories involving former employees, hidden family secrets, and even historical crimes create a complex and unresolved mystery.
In 1980, the ex-wife of a British aristocrat and her Italian friend vanished from a small ski resort town during a snowstorm in the mountains of central Italy, and investigators had a simple theory—they got lost and had some kind of accident. But when mysterious messages arrive, clues lead them on a decades-long deep dive into the art world jet set, the mafia underworld…and even the Vatican. If you have any information about the deaths of Jeannette Bishop May and Gabriella Guerin, you can email ...
In May 2000, young mom Jennifer Lancaster and her baby daughters disappeared from Topeka, Kansas. Despite strange clues like a cleaned-out car and baffling correspondence, police treated it as a runaway case, hindered by communication failures and a note blocking family contact. This episode details the family's tireless search, potential leads from Jennifer's work, theories of trafficking or foul play, and a recent, emotional development as a woman comes forward believing she is one of the missing daughters.
When Jennifer Farber Dulos vanished after dropping her five children off at school in New Canaan, Connecticut, on May 24, 2019, all eyes were on her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. And when investigators found surveillance footage showing Fotis suspiciously stopping at multiple trash cans in a nearby city and throwing things just hours after she disappeared, a massive hunt for evidence kicked off, and a conspiracy involving at least two other people began to unfold. Six years later, one suspect ...
In 1987, two women and a two-year-old girl seemingly vanish into thin air on their way back from a gospel concert in Lowcountry, South Carolina, and their mysterious disappearance leaves their families pushing for justice for decades. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Sarah Boyd, Kimberly Boyd and Linda McCord can contact the Dorchester County sheriff’s office at 843-832-0300. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can reach out to the National Dome...
Kimberly Doss disappeared in 1980, with her case plagued by jurisdictional disputes, a two-year delay in reporting, and critical errors labeling her a runaway. Police pursued a false lead for years, believing a girl named Kimberly Gardner was Doss, despite family objections. New insights from witnesses and a family advocate reveal previously uninvestigated suspects and a pattern of investigative tunnel vision. Now, a dedicated detective offers hope for finally solving Kimberly's 45-year-old mystery.
When Peggy Hettrick’s body was found in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, police rushed to the nearest suspect. But clues left behind on Peggy’s body later turn the case upside down, leaving justice undone and multiple victims in the wake of a sloppy investigation. In Part 2, we take a closer look at other viable suspects in Peggy's case, some who were ignored or dismissed by investigators, and others we uncovered ourselves. Join us in asking the Colorado Attorney General to reopen Peggy’...
When Peggy Hettrick’s body was found in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, police rushed to the nearest suspect. But clues left behind on Peggy’s body later turn the case upside down, leaving justice undone and multiple victims in the wake of a sloppy investigation. Join us in asking the Colorado Attorney General to reopen Peggy’s case, assign a new investigator and explore new DNA testing by following this link . Head over to our Crime Junkie YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https:/...
In the 1970s, few places on earth were more queer-friendly than San Francisco. But it wasn’t all drag queens and rainbows in the City by the Bay, and when the bodies of gay men started turning up one after another, fear spread like wildfire, and it got harder and harder to distinguish rumor from fact. If you have any information about murders connected to the Doodler, please call the San Francisco PD’s 24-hour tip line at 415-575-4444 or text them at TIP411. You can remain anonymous. There is a ...
Kala Williams was 20 years old when her family stopped hearing from her. Weeks later, her body was discovered dismembered in the woods with the DNA of a possible suspect on her body and items from the crime scene. Yet, the DNA evidence hasn’t been enough to charge him in Kala’s case - or the disappearance of another Spokane woman two years prior. If you know something about the disappearance of Heather Higgins or the murder of Kala Williams, please contact the Spokane Police Department at 509-45...
Nic Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a dinky apartment in her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana, she’s just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she’s been working since high school, a job she only has because her boss is a family friend and feels sorry for her. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven years—since the day her older sister, Kasey, vanished without a trace. On the night Kasey went missing, her car was found over a hundred miles from home. ...
In honor of May being National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month, Brit sits down with Red River Métis woman and survivor Fallon Farinacci to hear her story—and how a series of tragic events set her on a path toward tremendous advocacy and change for her community. Fallon’s Celebrate Indigenous Resilience GoFundMe can be viewed at this link . All proceeds go to the Abbey House and Manitoba Metis Federation St. Eustache Local. If you or someone you know is a victim of stalkin...
In September of 1985, two teenagers drove into Westside Park but, tragically, never left the park alive. The police have spent decades trying to hunt down their killer. If you know anything about the murders of Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dowell, please contact the Muncie police department at 765-747-4867. You can also contact them anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 765-286-4050, or send an anonymous tip at this link . You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own...
The brutal murder of Solomon Robinson, a young soldier on leave, remains unsolved decades later, despite occurring in a park full of potential witnesses. Detectives face a wall of silence, conflicting witness accounts, and reluctant cooperation. This episode explores the investigation's twists, potential suspects with gang affiliations, and the family's ongoing quest for justice.
When the family of a beloved high school teacher is brutally killed, investigators race to make sense of a chaotic crime scene that defies simple explanation. They find themselves asking: was the whole thing staged? And if so, who staged it and why? We highly recommend listening to season 2 Anne Roderique-Jones’ podcast, Ozarks True Crime . You can listen wherever you get your podcasts! Head over to our Crime Junkie YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_xOcoNnl...
After a woman goes missing, it’s up to law enforcement and her children to make sure justice is served. But listen closely, because we think there might be more crimes out there connected to this case that are yet to be solved… If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or text START to 88788 for help. Head over to our Crime Junkie YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.yout...
John O’Keefe, a 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, died of blunt force trauma and hypothermia on January 29, 2022, after being found on a fellow Boston Police Officer’s front lawn during a blizzard. His girlfriend, Karen Read, is charged with allegedly backing into John with her SUV, and leaving him to die in the cold after a night of drinking. But her defense team poses a different theory – a massive cover-up spanning law enforcement agencies across Massachusetts. Karen’s first ca...
In 2003, construction workers in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, discovered a concrete tomb hidden in the basement of a run-down building. Inside were the remains of a young woman, hogtied with pantyhose and electrical cords, this gruesome scene was more than shocking—it was deeply calculated. It took more than two decades for investigators to identify her as 16-year-old Patricia McGlone, who was last seen in 1969. But despite finally giving her a name, her killer remains at large. Now, police are ask...
In the summer of 1966, three young women head to the beaches of Lake Michigan and are never seen again, setting off a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. If you have any information about the disappearances of Patricia Blough, Ann Miller, and Renee Bruhl, please contact the Indiana State Police tip line at 317-232-8248, or the Westchester Police Department at 708-345-0060. To read about the “maternity homes” we discuss in this episode, please refer to this Scary Mommy article . And if you...
This episode of Crime Junkie presents the first chapter of the podcast "Three" Season 2, focusing on the murder of Dana Ireland. Amanda Knox leads listeners through the initial events of the case, starting with the discovery of Dana on Christmas Eve in 1991 and the subsequent investigation. The episode highlights the complexities of the case and how new evidence drastically changed the narrative, leading to a focus on what truly matters in understanding the truth behind Dana's death.
When what should have been a carefree date goes horribly wrong, the city of Houston realizes there’s a monster in their midst. Will they be caught in time? If you have any information about the murders of Cheryl Henry & Andy Atkinson in Houston in 1990, please call the Houston Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). In honor of Andy & Cheryl, we made a donation to the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children . If you’d like to join us, or learn more, please visit thi...
The discovery of 19-year-old Helen Betty Osborne’s body should have outraged the residents of The Pas, Manitoba. Yet, the truth of what happened to her, and who killed her, would remain an open secret for years. But, like all secrets, what happened that night eventually came to light – and upended over a decade of sinister silence. There is a memorial fund in Betty’s name through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation . The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial support to ful...
When nine-year-old Asha Degree vanished on Valentine’s Day in 2000, it devastated her family and small town of Shelby, North Carolina. After years of little to no new information, the case has broken wide open and authorities may be closer than ever to solving what they are now saying is a murder. Ashley and Brit originally covered Asha’s case for Crime Junkie in 2019, but with all the new information that’s come out in February 2025, Ashley asked investigative journalist and North Carolina nati...
In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old Indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement to try and get to the bottom of it. Before you listen, make sure you’ve listened to WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1 ! In Part 2, we l...
Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont disappeared nearly 60 years ago without a trace. On February 22, 2025, a third and final dig at a location of interest might give answers to a family who’s been waiting for over half a century. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-beaumont-children/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/li...
