After the murder of a doctor in Michigan, her husband offered a reward for information leading to the perpetrators. And then he increased the reward. And then, against the advice of the police, he increased it again. Would it be enough for a tip to come in? This case is *solved* If you know anything about the murder of Verna Brown, you can call the Novi Police at 248-348-7100. See me at the True Crime Podcast Festival! https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/ Support the show! Get the exclusive...
Jul 02, 2025•39 min•Season 7Ep. 20
In 2002, a home invasion left two people dead but the plot quickly unraveled. The only question–one that would last beyond the deaths of two of the co-conspirators–is who was the mastermind. This case is solved. (Episode correction: Matthew Shallenberger's name is mispronounced as Shallenberg twice in the episode. I am out of town and cannot re-record to correct it.) Thank you to our sponsor Newspapers.com . Use code CRIMELINES for 20% off! See me at the True Crime Podcast Festival! https://www....
Jun 18, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Episode 1: The United States vs. Sean Combs Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her story is not. Listen to The Rise & Fall of Diddy now ! Click here: https://Wondery.fm/Diddy_Crime...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min
Sylvia Browne made a name for herself in the true crime world on talk shows, giving psychic readings to the families of the missing and the murdered. But an evaluation of her success rate shows that she was probably just guessing and she wasn’t that good of a guesser. Skeptical Inquirer articles: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/03/psychic-defective-sylvia-brownes-history-of-failure/ https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/03/the-psychic-defective-revisited-years-later-sylvia-brownes-accuracy-remai...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 18
When a woman’s body was found in a field, the police found a potential piece of evidence in the grass. But they decided to hold that information back, leading some to wonder if that is what stalled the investigation. If you have any information, call the Burton Police Department at (810) 742-2542 or the Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL. This case is unsolved. See me at the True Crime Podcast Festival! https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/ Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Fi...
May 28, 2025•25 min•Season 7Ep. 17
When a confrontation between a husband and the man his wife was having an affair with erupted in violence, two families were left to grapple with what led to that moment and how to move forward. Read Ashlee’s book: Silence Breaks: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22873779-silence-breaks See me at the True Crime Podcast Festival! https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/ This case is solved. Thank you to Newspapers.com for sponsoring this episode! Use code CRIMELINES for 20% off your subscript...
May 21, 2025•48 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Becky Bliefnick was ready to have her divorce settled so she could move on. She and her estranged husband fought almost every issue but none more than whether his father should be around their children unsupervised. Were any of those conflicts enough to end in murder? Becky Bliefnick Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/cf34b08e This case is solved. Thank you to SPOT AND TANGO for sponsoring this episode! Go to spotandtango.com/Crimelines and use code Crimelines for 50% off! Support the show! Get th...
May 14, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Karina Holmer knew within two months that being an au pair was not the job for her. She began to make plans to go home to Sweden, but she was killed after a night out with friends. With conflicting witness statements and no clear answers, the police are still waiting on the one tip that could bring this case together. Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Information can also be left anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line ...
May 07, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 14
On February 13, 1993, Lynn Dejac called 911 to tell the police that her boyfriend was in her home and refused to leave. He left before the police arrived and then so did Lynn, leaving her two children home alone overnight. What happened that night would take 13 years to untangle though the official answer remains in dispute. This case is unsolved. Thank you to today’s sponsor Spot & Tango! Upgrade your pets bowl with Spot & Tango Unkibble ! For a limited time, go to spotandtango.com/crim...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 7Ep. 13
In 1998, a young man committed a random attack in a Houston wig shop. A suspect was identified and while the victims and their families say they have the right person, he has maintained his innocence for over 25 years. This case is solved. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-cr...
Apr 23, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Pearl Pinson left for school one morning and, in full view of witnesses, was kidnapped as she walked. A shoot out with the prime suspect changed the course of this investigation, but the answer to “where is Pearl?” is something the right tip can bring in. If you know anything, please call the Solano County Sheriff's Office 707-421-7090 or NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12H9dGeZsPF/?mibextid=wwXIfr This case is unsolved Thank you to our sponsors!...
Apr 16, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 11
In June of 2009, a Nissan Sentra with four bodies in it was pulled from a canal near Kingston, Ontario. In part 1, we discussed the backstory of the family at the center of this case and now, in part 2, we’ll discuss the crime scene, the timeline, the changing stories, and the final resolution. This case is solved Support Right To Learn Afghanistan: https://righttolearn.ca/shafia-fund/ Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https:...
Apr 14, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 10
When the bodies of four women and girls were pulled from a car in a canal, the community rallied around the grieving family who suffered an inexplicable accident. But the police, from the very start, believed they could explain what happened and it was no accident. This case is solved Thank you to this week's sponsor Spot & Tango! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first order! Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the F...
Apr 09, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Find Truer Crime wherever you listen to podcasts! Thank you to our March sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first order! Use code Crimelines at newspapers.com for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription! Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/crimelines or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! Save on your mobile bill with Mint ...
Mar 26, 2025•28 min•Ep. 52
Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers lik...
Mar 21, 2025•11 min•Ep. 52
Jay Orbin left on a business trip and never came home. Or at least that’s what his wife initially told the police. But changing stories made it unclear what really happened in this case. This case is (mostly) solved Thank you to our sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first order! Use code Crimelines at newspapers.com for an exclusive 20% discount on your subscription! Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just he...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 8
This episode of Beyond the Files is about an episode of the Forensic Files that has been pulled off of streaming platforms. Let's find out why. This case is disputed Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494 Thank you to our March sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/...
Mar 12, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 7
When a progressive Methodist minister began receiving threatening letters in 1987, it was believed to have come from an outsider. But evidence led to it being someone in the church. After a brutal attack, the police began to question if this was a set up from the start. This case is disputed Thank you to today's sponsors! Follow SCAM FACTORY on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Do what I do and binge all episodes of SCAM FACTORY early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+. C...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 52
Sydney Loofe went on a date and never came back. After two persons of interest were named in her disappearance, they posted a video to Facebook that would be only the first of multiple stories told. For resources: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-safer-online-dating-and-dating-app-use https://www.setmefreeproject.net/about This case is solved Thank you to today's sponsors! CRIMELINES LISTENERS, GO TO http://getnativepath.com/crimelines TO GET UP TO 45% OFF WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Use code Crimelines...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Donna Hall and Mike Margaret planned a weekend camping trip that they never came home from. They had last been seen at a friend’s house, but the police believe they stopped somewhere else before continuing to the place their bodies would eventually be found. That other place may be key to cracking this cold case. If you have any information, please call (804) 501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/episodes Justice for Donna Hall & Mike Margaret This ca...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 5
After an on again, off again relationship for 10 years, Heather Strong and Josh Fulgham decided to get married. Less than 2 months later, Heather was missing but with suspects pointing fingers in different directions, how would a jury decide what really happened? This case is solved Advocacy Con: https://www.advocacycon.com/ Thank you to today's sponsor ACORNS EARLY Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/crimelines or download the Acorns Early app to get s...
Feb 05, 2025•53 min•Season 7Ep. 4
I covered the case of fugitive Sharon Kinne back in July of 2021. She was last seen in December 1969 when she escaped from prison. A suspect in 3 murders, she stayed on the run all these years. A tip from December 2023 unlocked some of the mysteries of where she went. Don't worry, I give a quick recap of the case before we get to the update so you don't have to go back and listen to the original episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...
Feb 04, 2025•13 min•Season 7Ep. 50
In 1979 and 1980, three women were murdered with links to the same scene–the streets of Fall River and/or a Satanic cult. Decades after three people went to prison for these crimes, we’re still asking: did the court system get it all wrong? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/ Justice for Carl Drew group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforcarldrew/ Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crime...
Jan 26, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In 1979 and 1980, three young women working in the sex trade in Fall River, Massachusetts were murdered. One person claimed to witness them all, tying two of the murders to a Satanic cult and leading to the convictions of two men. But what happens when she later recants? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/ Justice for Carl Drew group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforcarldrew/ Support the show! Get the exclusive s...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In an 18 month period, the city of Lawrence Kansas experienced a higher than usual number of death investigations. Some of them raised eyebrows as they were all connected to the same location: The Haskell Indian College. If you know anything: Lawrence Police: (785) 830-7430 Douglas County Sheriff: (785) 841-0007 Thank you to today's sponsor Mint Mobile ! Go to mintmobile.com/crimelines to get half off an unlimited plan until February 2. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files p...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Fall River is known, even by non-true crime fans, for the infamous murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. But 60 years before that, the town was rocked by another murder and that case is at the center of a new true crime books: The Sinners All Bow. This case is disputed. Check out The Sinners All Bow here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727618/the-sinners-all-bow-by-kate-winkler-dawson/ And then check out Kate’s podcasts: Buried Bones: https://www...
Jan 09, 2025•47 min•Ep. 52
Just a rambling look at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. I talk about why I didn't do the 12 Days of Christmas, why Crimelines has more ads now, will Beyond the Files ever be publicly available, travel plans in 2025, and re-doing old episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 04, 2025•20 min•Ep. 52
For years after the unsolved murder of Kanika Powell, it looked like the police had no clues and no leads. But recently released information gives us a peek into an early tip that may crack open this case. If you know anything about the murders of Kanika Powell and Sean Green, please contact Crime Solvers at https://www.pgcrimesolvers.com/ This case is unsolved. Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Josh Hallmark, Charlie Worroll & Lanie Hobbs Support the show! G...
Dec 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 52
Steven Earl Kraft was 12 years old when he went missing. If alive today, he would be 35. He was about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 100 lbs when he went missing. He was last seen in a white and brown-striped shirt, tan parachute pants, an aqua and purple Charlotte Hornets jacket and black Lugz boots. He had light brown hair, green eyes, and a small red birthmark on the left side of his torso. If you have any information, you can contact your local FBI field office, the Benton Township ...
Dec 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 51
Charlie, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), and the Captain (True Crime Garage) sit down to discuss the behind the scenes of podcasting: the good, the bad, and the in between. Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit language and frank discussions of mental health. Find Josh at https://www.bothand.fyi/ Find the Captain at https://www.truecrimegarage.com/ Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Josh Hallmark, Charlie Worroll & Lanie Hobbs Support the show! Get t...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 50
