Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. In February 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared while walking to school in Escondido, California. Her family searched tirelessly—without answers. A year later, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing during her routine run in a nearby park. Was this a total coincidence that two young girls completely vanished? Or was there a serial killer to blame? In t...
Jun 28, 2025•25 min
When Irish father Jason Corbett relocated to North Carolina with his two children, it was meant to be a fresh chapter after the tragic loss of his first wife, Mags. He eventually married Molly Martens, an American woman hired to help care for his young children. But nearly a decade later, Jason’s life would end violently inside their North Carolina home—sparking an international investigation and a courtroom battle that has left many questions unanswered. In this episode, we look deeper into the...
Jun 22, 2025•39 min
In the 1990s, Knoxville’s ‘Zoo Man’ wasn’t just caring for elephants—he was hiding horrific secrets. Thomas Huskey was accused of attacking sex workers and eventually linked to multiple murders. His shocking defense? Multiple personalities. This is the disturbing true story of the Zoo Man Killer. Content Warning: sexual assault, sex work, strangulation, murder, and mental illness. Need support? • UK: NUM—Call 0800 464 7669 (Tues–Fri, 10am–4pm) or email casework@nationaluglymugs.org • US: Sex Wor...
Jun 15, 2025•28 min
In this episode of Crime Salad , we’re diving into the heartbreaking story of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin—a devoted mother, talented pastry chef, and vibrant woman whose life was cut short on July 9, 1993. What happened that night in Sedona, Arizona has haunted her family for over three decades, especially her daughters, Nikki and Christina. Stephanie’s story began long before that tragic night. After the loss of her twin brother in infancy, her family relocated from Illinois to the Deep South, s...
Jun 09, 2025•44 min
On May 28, 2022, 19-year-old Dylan Rounds vanished in the Utah desert—his life and dreams of building something of his own were cut short by senseless violence. In today’s episode, we reflect on the impact of Dylan’s story, where the case stands today, and how his loved ones continue to fight. Want to help or learn more? Visit dylanroundslegacy.org . Please consider sharing this episode on social media to help keep Dylan’s story alive. We’re incredibly thankful for our Crime Salad Patreon and Ap...
May 30, 2025•16 min
On May 8, 2025, a teenage girl arrived at a Wawa convenience store in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. Her shaved head and scarred-up wrists clearly told a story that something was wrong. She wasn’t there to grab a snack or fill up a gas tank—her neighbor had driven her there to meet authorities. She was in desperation to escape a nightmare that, according to investigators, had lasted nearly seven long years. But in the moment she was hesitant to tell them everything. Her story would later revea...
May 23, 2025•13 min
We’d love to hear your perspective on Anthony’s story. Do you think Anthony Godby Johnson was a real teenage boy who was unfairly discredited? Or do you believe that Vicki Johnson, or maybe even someone else entirely, made the whole thing up? If so, what do you think might’ve motivated the person behind the mask to concoct such an elaborate story? Leave a comment to join in this interesting discussion. Please share today’s episode on social media as we continue to work to grow our channel. **Cri...
May 17, 2025•44 min
In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping plaza in 1989 and later found murdered in a rural Ashland County field. We’ll take you through the chilling timeline, exploring the ongoing investigation, new DNA testing, and the relentless pursuit of answers that still grips investigators and true crime enthusiasts alike. With fresh updates and expert insights, we ask, will Amy’s ki...
May 13, 2025•47 min
Amy Diane Homan McGee did everything she could to escape the grip of abuse—seeking protection through the courts and local police. In a moment of “enough is enough,” she tried to build a life of safety and peace for herself and her children. But then, Amy’s life was taken by the very man she had fought so hard to get away from. This episode tells the story of Amy’s strength, her fight for protection, and the overlooked dangers that could have saved her life. It’s a reminder that leaving isn’t th...
May 05, 2025•37 min
Born on September 7, 2019, Journey—referred to as J.G. in legal documents—had a heartbreaking start to life in Tulare County, California. It didn’t take long for Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) to begin receiving multiple reports concerning Journey’s safety and well-being. In the year leading up to Journey’s birth, his father became consumed by conspiracy theories and developed a dangerous plan to raise an entirely plant-based baby. Journey’s parents took their beliefs to an extreme, ...
Apr 26, 2025•37 min
In this episode we investigate the heartbreaking disappearance and tragic fate of Kei’Mani Latigue, a 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose story devastated her family and community. As new information and interviews with Kei’Mani’s loved ones emerge, we explore critical questions: Could earlier intervention have saved her? What role did suspected abuse and potential failures by child protective services play in the events leading up to her death? We trace the chilling timeline from March 17...
Apr 12, 2025•40 min
Natalia Grace was once described as a child straight out of a horror movie — a Ukrainian orphan accused of lying about her age, abandoned by her adoptive family, and cast into a storm of suspicion and media frenzy. But behind the headlines is a real child who endured abuse, neglect, and deep betrayal. In this episode, we look past the sensationalism to tell Natalia’s story. We explore how a vulnerable young girl became the subject of national speculation and what her case reveals about the syste...
Apr 06, 2025•39 min
What really happened in Room 22 of Patty’s Lodge in the quiet town of Canandaigua, New York? When 24-year-old Sam Nordquist boarded a flight to meet someone he’d connected with online, he carried with him nothing but hope. Known by everyone who loved him as kind-hearted and genuine, Sam was looking forward to the possibility of something real — a new chapter in life and maybe even love. But what was waiting for him in New York was not what it seemed. What unfolded next would become the most pain...
Mar 29, 2025•40 min
A desperate 32-year-old man who risked everything to escape the nightmare he'd been trapped in for years. His prison: a locked room inside a quiet house in Waterbury, Connecticut. Starved, abused, and neglected, he weighed just 68 pounds—less than the average 10-year-old. With no way out and no hope left, he made a final, desperate choice: he set his room on fire. Using only a lighter, hand sanitizer, and paper, he sparked the blaze that could either end his life—or save it. It triggered a race ...
Mar 22, 2025•41 min
In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic story of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, who was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room on February 5, 2025, while covering Super Bowl LIX. Surveillance footage revealed that Adan was last seen with Danette Colbert, infamously known as the "Bourbon Street Hustler," who has a notorious history of fraud and theft. Authorities suspect that Colbert may have drugged Adan to facilitate a robbery, as similar acc...
Mar 15, 2025•41 min
It’s been nearly fifteen years since Tanya Zuvers last saw her three sons—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton. But instead of a long-awaited reunion, she’s now standing in a Lenawee County probate courtroom in Michigan, alongside her attorney, making a request that no parent should ever have to make: Tanya has come before the court to petition for her children, who would now be adults, to be declared legally unalived. After years of searching, hoping, and fearing—it’s an acknowledgment of the ...
Mar 07, 2025•43 min
A middle-aged man with graying hair leaned against his balcony railing, taking in the familiar seaside view. The waves crashed gently against the shore, a sight he had admired for years. He let out a quiet chuckle, bringing a thick cigar to his lips. The rich smoke curled into the evening air as he grinned to himself—satisfied but not free from the past. Join Ashley and Ricky as they conclude Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, Part 3. In this final chapter, we will unravel ...
Mar 02, 2025•59 min
On January 3rd, 1971, sixteen-year-old Angela Brandt was curled up in front of her family’s new color TV, getting settled back into their home located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after having spent two weeks vacationing in Florida. That evening, Angela and her family were watching the TV show, The FBI. "Unknown Victim," Season 6, Episode 16, just aired. An episode where kidnappers abduct a young woman, mistakenly believing she is the daughter of a millionaire. In reality, she is the daughter of a mi...
Feb 23, 2025•31 min
In Part 2 of Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton , we dive into the twisted motives, the hired hitman, and the decades-long pursuit of justice for a woman who deserved so much more. Power, greed, and a cold-blooded plan. Jim Sullivan, a wealthy businessman with everything to lose, was hundreds of miles away in Florida when his estranged wife, Lita McClinton, answered the door to what should have been an ordinary delivery. Instead, she met a bullet. The brutal murder was no ra...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Lita Gail McClinton was the embodiment of grace, ambition, and charm—a young woman deeply loved by her family and admired in Atlanta’s elite social circles. But beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect life, a storm was brewing. In this first part of our two-part series, we explore Lita’s supportive upbringing, her whirlwind romance with a wealthy man, and the red flags that signaled trouble ahead. What started as a fairytale soon turned into something far more sinister. As Lita fought for l...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In 1986, Nancy Daugherty’s life was stolen, leaving behind a haunting mystery that stretched on for decades. With no leads and DNA testing providing no matches, her case went cold—until an unexpected forensic breakthrough in 2020 changed everything. Investigators finally had a name, but now, years after his conviction, the man accused of her murder is fighting for a fair trial. Join us as we dive into the details of Nancy’s case, the groundbreaking role of genetic genealogy, and the legal battle...
Jan 30, 2025•37 min
On the evening of August 2, 2015, at a Speedway gas station near Columbus, Ohio, life changed forever for 31-year-old Judy Malinowski. What started as an ordinary summer night ended in horror when her then-boyfriend, Michael Slager, committed an unthinkable act of violence. This episode dives deep into the chilling events of that night, the devastating impact of domestic violence, Judy’s courageous fight for justice, and the inception of Ohio’s “Judy’s Law,” which enforces harsher penalties for ...
Jan 25, 2025•50 min
In this chilling episode, we unravel the infamous Sharon Nelson murder case , a tale of deceit, betrayal, and fatal ambition set in Trinidad, Colorado. After the crushed remnants of Perry Nelson’s VW are discovered, questions about his disappearance lead to shocking revelations and even another victim. Sharon Nelson, caught in a tangled web of lies and an affair with Gary Adams, becomes the center of a Colorado love triangle murder investigation. Was this a case of insurance fraud and murder plo...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min
In Part 1 we dive into the chilling case of Sharon Nelson Harrelson, infamously known as the "Black Widow." Sharon's story is one of manipulation, betrayal, and murder, as she left a trail of broken hearts baiting new lovers in with her seductive behavior but with deadly intentions in her wake. From her tumultuous relationships to the shocking murders of her husbands, this case uncovers the darker side of a woman whose charm masked a sinister agenda. Tune in as we explore the twisted motives, sh...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In February 2020, Sarah Boone made a chilling 911 call claiming to have found her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., lifeless inside a suitcase after an innocent game of hide-and-seek turned deadly. According to Sarah, she had fallen asleep, leaving Jorge trapped and unable to escape—a horrific accident, or so she insisted. But Sarah’s demeanor during the call was erratic, her words detached and cold. The pieces didn’t quite fit. Then, a damning video surfaced: Jorge, locked inside the suitcase, despe...
Dec 27, 2024•48 min
Elisabeth Fritzl endured an unimaginable reality for years, trapped and tormented by the very person who was supposed to protect her—her father. Waking up every day in that dark, suffocating basement, being g raped time and time again, questioning whether she would ever see the light of day again or if another one of her children would die in such a place. You would lose every bit of hope, thinking theres no way out; no one even knows your down there… The psychological weight she carried is unfa...
Dec 21, 2024•54 min
Mark Twitchell was a film enthusiast with big ambitions, but those ambitions took a dark and disturbing turn. Beneath his passion for movies was something much more sinister, and it didn’t take long for those dark desires to surface. Wearing a hockey mask and armed with duct tape, a fake gun, and a taser baton, Mark set a trap in a garage he had rented to film a movie, prepared to look like a crime scene, complete with plastic sheeting, but it was actually a kill room. Sponsors: Apostrophe Go to...
Dec 14, 2024•42 min
This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual violence, child exploitation, psychological abuse, and relatable topics. We strongly advise listeners to exercise discretion. Victims of exploitation aren’t always bound by physical restraints—they’re trapped by psychological abuse, fear, and manipulation, as perpetrators use our systemic failures to their advantage. In this special episode, we step away from our usual content to shed light on a devistating reality: the esti...
Dec 07, 2024•27 min
This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and strong language that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised. At 6:43 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Detective Justin Barlow’s phone rang. On the other end was his neighbor, Christopher Coleman sounding anxious. He had just returned from the gym and couldn’t get his wife, Sheri, to answer the phone. Something wasn’t right . That call would set off an investigation that would uncover one of the most c...
Nov 23, 2024•46 min
If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember that help is available. You can reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org for support. Kids can be cruel at a young age, and as we know even adults. It seems like over time, bullying has evolved, extending its reach beyond the schoolyard or around the local town to the world of online harassment where indivusals can hide behind their screen and really, say or do whatever, with ou...
Nov 16, 2024•45 min
