Juwan Deering was charged and convicted for setting a fire at a home that killed five children. However, investigators based their determination of how the fire began on now-debunked arson investigation myths. Juwan Deering was seen by investigators and the court system in a negative light and as a result he did not receive a fair trial nor did investigators behave in an ethical manner in prosecuting the case. Find out all the details of Juwan Deering's case on Crime to Burn. Special thanks to t...
Dec 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 38
In November 2017, a "volunteer reporter" went viral for her coverage of a house fire in Norfolk, Virginia for all the right reasons. What she lacks in professional broadcast training and polished vocabulary, she makes up for with her enthusiasm. While her reporting is nothing short of a national treasure, the fact is that in her coverage of this fire, she happened to actually solve a crime. Our hats off to you Rhoda Young. We are in your debt as a society and this episode is dedicated to you. Ba...
Dec 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 37
Angie Abdullah should be alive today. She should be celebrating the accomplishments and successes of her now-adult children. Instead she was prematurely silenced by a controlling husband who carried out a gruesome murder and attempted to cover his crime with arson, risking the lives of four children in the process. However, her husband, Azad Abdullah, was as inept an arsonist as he was a husband and provider. As a result of his ineptitude, police quickly figured out Azad was responsible for arso...
Nov 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 36
This is a special feature on Crime to Burn. On Sunday, November 10, I was able to sit down and have a conversation with Kristine Bunch. We covered Kristine's case in episodes 32 and 33. Kristine was accused of intentionally setting a fire at her home that claimed the life of her toddler son. Investigators developed their theory of what happened based on a now debunked arson investigation myth that was once widely believed. When the forensic testing didn't support investigators' theories, they al...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 35
Clarence Roberts was reported to have died in a fire in 1970... and then he died in another fire in 1980. But we know a man cannot die twice but we have two bodies and many believe he died in 1970 while others believe he died in 1980 and at least one that believes he wasn't killed in either fire. This case is a crazy story of desperation, murder, and arson. So, if only one of the bodies can be Clarence Roberts, who exactly is the second body? Find out what we know on Crime to Burn. IMPORTANT NEW...
Nov 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 34
In this episode we conclude the story of Kristine Bunch's wrongful conviction for arson and murder. When Kristine was 21, her trailer home burned down taking the life of her toddler son. At 22, Kristine was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. Last week we had an in-depth discussion of fire dynamics and what arson investigators found. This week we uncover the dark truth about the alleged collusion between investigators and an ATF forensic chemist that altered test resu...
Nov 04, 2024•40 min•Ep. 33
What happens when we allow junk science and fire investigation mythology into the halls of justice? Kristine Bunch can tell you. She spent 17 years paying a debt to society that she didn't owe after being wrongfully convicted of the arson that killed her toddler son. But Kristine Bunch never stopped fighting for truth and even after her release, she continued the fight to help others that have been wrongfully convicted. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated Please follow us on Instagra...
Oct 28, 2024•52 min•Ep. 32
This is the FINALE of the David Michael Crawford serial arson case. In this episode we share some updates with you. We discuss the prosecution's rebuttal of the defense's closing arguments. The jury's verdict. The sentence handed down by the judge and some of Crawford's statements at sentencing. We discuss the grounds for appeal and we'll give you a bit of information on some other fires that occurred in the area and have some ties to David Crawford although we'll have to wait for the full inves...
Oct 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 31
In this episode of the David Michael Crawford Serial Arson Case, we finally get into the defense and closing arguments that the jury heard as they considered whether or not Crawford should be found guilty for 8 counts of first degree attempted murder. I have to admit, the defense strategy isn't what I expected, but did it work? Listen now to find out. Background Music by Not Notoriously Coordinated Please follow us on Instagram , X , Facebook , and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You c...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 30
This week on Crime to Burn, we cover the second fire Crawford was convicted of setting at Evelyn and Scott Henderson's home. Evelyn and Scott were weeks away from moving back into the home Crawford had burned once already while they slept inside after a 9 month rebuilding process. The family still had no idea who had targeted them or why but with two fires at their home, there was no doubt someone out in the world was targeting their family. The fear of not knowing who or why and the constant wo...
Oct 07, 2024•44 min•Ep. 29
In Part 7 of the David Michael Crawford Serial Arson Case, we address the final name on Crawford's "target list" found by investigators in his phone. The entry simply read "Evelyn 2" which sounds as benign as a dinner reservation. However, this entry represents a living nightmare for one Howard County family. Crawford was charged with attempting to kill them in their home by burning it down while they slept. He was convicted of attempted murder but his case is currently pending appeal in Marylan...
Sep 30, 2024•49 min•Ep. 28
In this sixth part of the David Michael Crawford serial arson case, we cover two more of the fires Crawford is accused of setting. The first fire is a truck fire belonging to the son of a former colleague of Crawford's. The second is the home of a husband and wife chiropractor team that had treated Crawford. Then we take all the fires we've covered and put them into chronological order along with the electronic evidence that police found when they executed the search warrant at Crawford's home. ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
In Part 5 of the David Michael Crawford Serial Arson Case, we have brand new information provided by people that knew Crawford and are familiar with the case plus we have the police reports in the alleged harassment Crawford is accused of committing against his own daughter. We also begin digging into the list of victims found on Crawford's phone. We'll even tell you about a celebrity connection to this case and explore another one of the fires Crawford is accused of setting. So, buckle up butte...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 26
In part 4 of the David Michael Crawford case, we get into some truly horrifying allegations made by David's daughter Carrie against her father. We don't have any proof that David is responsible for these crimes but Carrie made allegations in several news sources after her dad was found guilty. If these allegations are true, one word comes to mind: psychopath. If these allegations are true, it's horrifying to think that Crawford had a more than 30 year career as a cop. Tune in now to hear the con...
Sep 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 25
This week we continue the saga of the David Michael Crawford serial arson case. Today we dig deep into family drama that allegedly resulted in three separate fires targeting a single family. The most shocking part is that the family targeted was that of David Crawford's own stepson. But the drama doesn't end here. Crawford's own daughter has some really insane allegations to lob at her father that have nothing to do with the serial arson case. This already unbelievable case is about to go comple...
Sep 02, 2024•46 min•Ep. 24
This week we continue our in-depth coverage of the David Michael Crawford serial arson case. Crawford was a retired police chief that spent over 30 years serving the citizens of Baltimore City, Prince George's County, District Heights, and finally ending his career as the Chief of Police for the City of Laurel, MD. After he retired, he is accused of having spent the next 10 years on an arson spree over at least 6 Maryland counties. This week we continue the story covering two more of the alleged...
Aug 26, 2024•42 min•Ep. 23
See below for timestamps! In today's episode we kick off the case of David Michael Crawford, a retired Maryland Police Chief turned serial arsonist. We will be starting with the first arson in a series he was linked to in court with a fire at the home of a fellow city employee. We're bringing you a deep dive into a case I've been researching for over 6 months and currently this case is pending appeal in Maryland. Join us as we dive into one twisted and shocking serial arson case on Crime to Burn...
Aug 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 22
In 1995, after weeks of harassment, a restaurant owned by an immigrant family was set aflame with one of the family members inside the building. She managed to escape and an enraged community rallied in support of the family and to decry the racism that had nearly cost them a neighbor. Police worked quickly and it wasn't long until they were able to make an arrest in this horrific crime. However, the identify of the arsonist only fanned the flames in Fargo, North Dakota. Find out why on this epi...
Aug 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 21
It's one of the weirdest cases of arson I've ever heard. A one-eyed hitman, an adult entertainment and novelty empire, cocaine, tax fraud, hand grenades, bombings, and of course, arson... actually a few arsons. There's no easy way to sum up this case neatly in one coherent description so you're just going to need to go click play and make sure you're sitting down because this case has more crazy than you can shake a rubber anatomically correct appendage at. Join us to find out how "stiff" compet...
Aug 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 20
On this Episode of Crime to Burn, we cover what happens when good animals go bad. From feathered friends joining together to commit arson to beavers chewing their way into felonious behavior, and even the offspring of dear old Smokey the Bear burning down cabins, we're bringing you a series of tails... er tales about animals that started fires. And before you go thinking that all animal-involved conflagrations are accidental and lack intent, you better listen because there is one particular anim...
Jul 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 19
This is the finale of the Benson Car Bombing Case. You'll finally find out the fate of Steven Benson. But don't get too comfortable, this episode is all brand new twists and turns. There are errors in discovery, errors discovered in testimony, and most shocking, a witness attempts to recant their entire statement to the prosecution. Join us now to find out how this insane case concludes. We'd love to hear what you think about this series. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com or you can reac...
Jul 22, 2024•50 min•Ep. 18
On this seventh part of the Benson Car Bombing case we go through what happened in the trial. We'll cover the prosecution and defense strategies and the witnesses for each side. There are even more bombshells in the course of the court trial so strap in for a wild one. For a complete list of sources, see Part 1 of the Benson Car Bombing case and please listen to Part 1 for important disclaimers. Please be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. We'd l...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
In this sixth part of the Benson Family Car Bombing Case we discuss exactly how the police conducted their investigation into the horrific car bombing that severely injured Carol Lynn Benson Kendall and killed her mother and adopted brother. We unearth some serious concerns. Is it possible for anyone to get a fair trial with the way the police manipulated witness statements to get the warrants they wanted? You be the judge. See part 1 for all source information and some important disclaimers. Pl...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 16
In part 5 of the Benson Car Bombing Case, we get into questions of Margaret Benson's will as well as the physical evidence they were able to find. We also go through some of the points of Carol Lynn's official statement to police including her absolutely unhinged accusations about Steven's wife. We also discuss some first-of-their-kind legal maneuvers that investigtors used to tie a suspect to the evidence. Did investigators behave ethically? Listen now to find out. Refer to the show notes for E...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 15
In this fourth instalment of the Benson Car Bombing Case, we get into the investigation of the horrific crime that killed Margaret and Scott Benson and severely injured Carol Lynn. Police begin to develop a list of suspects and we start discussing who would have motive, means, and opportunity. Refer to the show notes for Episode 11 for the full list of sources used. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X or email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com . We appreciate your positive reviews and we're...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 14
As we continue the Benson Family Car Bombing Case, we'll look even deeper into the family history. We'll learn some shocking bombshells about Carol Lynn's past that remained buried until the investigation into the bombing unearthed them and laid them bare in the press for the entire world to see. In addition, we learn about Scott and his addiction to fast cars, drugs, girls, and delusions about a professional tennis career. Scott also left in his wake plenty of angry people, could one of them ha...
Jun 17, 2024•52 min•Ep. 13
In part 2 of the Benson Car Bombing Case we dive into the Benson family's history to understand the dynamics at play so we can better understand who they were and who might want to hurt them. For a detailed list of sources, please refer to the show notes for Episode 11: The Benson Car Bombing Case Part 1. Follow Crime to Burn on X, Facebook, and Instagram for frequent updates and news. You can also email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com . You can also listen to us on youtube now, search for Crime to ...
Jun 10, 2024•54 min•Ep. 12
We're back after a very long hiatus with a new co-host and a new horrific case. In July 1985, a widowed tobacco heiress and her three children were preparing to leave for an errand when their Chevrolet Suburban exploded in their driveway, killing Margaret Benson and her son, Scott and severely injuring her daughter, Carol Lynn. Unraveling this case exposes the soft white underbelly of a wealthy yet dysfunctional family including dark family secrets, decades of manipulation, and a cancerous greed...
Jun 03, 2024•50 min•Ep. 11
Join us for the highly anticipated conclusion to the case of the Steamboat Sultana. This week we return to the Mississippi River for the investigations that followed the explosion, fire, and sinking of the Steamboat Sultana that was carrying over 2,000 Union POWs following the Civil War. Was this negligence? Was it a terrible accident? Or was it sabotage and intentional murder? We'll give you the evidence for you to decide. Visit the Sultana Museum and consider contributing to their current bric...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
Join us as we step back in history to the close of the US Civil War when one of the largest maritime disasters in US history claimed the lives of 1,800 people on the Mississippi River. The tragic explosion and subsequent fire on the Steamboat Sultana was so greatly overshadowed by other events at the time, that less than 2% of Americans surveyed knew about the disaster. However, this story includes criminal negligence, bribery, and corruption that leads all the way to the front door of the White...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9
