We went LIVE on YouTube for our 3rd Podaversary. If you missed it, here is the episode we recorded! We come at you with two cases. First up: Blanche Monnier was a beautiful young woman in France, who fell in love with a "penniless lawyer", according to her mother. She was locked in a room for 25 years to deter her from marrying this man. What police find, when they are informed of this horrific occurrence, is awful. Sources: https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2020/05/blanche-monnier.html https://en....
Apr 03, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 22
In the 1950's the body of a young boy was found in a box on the side of the road. For decades his identity was unknown. We now know who he is but will we ever know what happened to him? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarelli https://www.inquirer.com/news/joseph-augustus-zarelli-parents-relatives-20230119.html#loaded https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/joseph-zarelli-boy-in-the-box-dna-genealogy-cold-case-20221216.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Cha...
Mar 27, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Amina and Sarah Said were 2 promising Egyptian-American teenagers with their whole lives ahead of them. But their abusive and controlling father, Yaser, viewed their desire to live a normal American life as dishonorable. Despite an attempt to flee him, these two sisters lost their lives to their father’s disturbed beliefs and it would be 12 years before he was caught and justice would be served. Join us in the close this week as we discuss the honor killings of Amina and Sarah Said. *If you or s...
Mar 20, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In the late 1970's anonymous letters started coming to residents of Circleville, Ohio. These letters said they would tell secrets the residents had. These letters did not stop for almost 20 years. It became serious when people actually got hurt because of these letters. Join us as we discuss this mind boggling case. Crimes and Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC Sources: 48 Hours: The Circleville Letters – Season 34 E 34 Unsolved Mysteries – season 7 episode 6 https://www....
Mar 13, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Lauren Burk was a beautiful 18 year old college student at Auburn University when she was chosen at random, abducted and murdered. During this case we will discuss the story of an extremely kind and brave young lady, a very disturbed young man, and some interesting legal issues that we have never come across before. Join us in the closet this week as well discuss the murder of Lauren Burk. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25091194/lauren-ashley-burk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murd...
Mar 06, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Amanda and Davey Blackburn were a religious couple who moved to Indianapolis to start a new church. They had a 15 month old son, Weston and one on the way. Three men, who had been out on a crime spree for several days, came across the Blackburn home, early in the morning in November of 2015. Davey came home to find his wife unconscious in a pool of blood. Join us as we discuss this awful case and how it impacted so many. Call or Text us to give us your opinion : 314-594-7031 Sources: https://www...
Feb 27, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Albert Walker was a scam artist who defrauded dozens of people, embezzled millions of dollars, kidnapped his daughter, and murdered a man who trusted him. This case is a wild ride of a life of lies, deceit, and violence. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the case of Albert Walker and the murder of Ronald Platt, also known as The Rolex Murder. Sources: https://www.sunsigns.org/famousbirthdays/d/profile/albert-walker/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Johnson_Walker https://reallife...
Feb 20, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 16
If you like clean cut cases, where the suspects are caught and convicted for their crimes, this may not be the case for you. 12-year-old friends, Melissa and Megan were viciously attacked on their way home from school. The next shock, will be who the perpetrators were. They were caught, but was justice served in this case? Join us as we discuss this horrific case that occurred in a small, quiet, peaceful Vermont town. Sources: Death of Innocence: A Case of Murder in Vermont by Peter Meyer https:...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Matthew Murray was a 24 year old quiet young man from Colorado. In December 2007, over the course of 12 hours, he shot and killed 4 innocent people, injuring 5 more, and traumatizing countless victims. Matthew had vowed to “kill as many Christians as he could.” This senseless act of violence is disturbing and scary. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the spree killer Matthew Murray and the Youth With A Mission and New Life Church shootings. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mu...
Feb 06, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Alicia Rodriquez was a happy 6 year old girl living with her mother, brother and mother's boyfriend. One night while her mother was at work, the unthinkable happened to her. Join us as we discuss this horrific case. *In the episode I mention the spelling of Alicia and I am incorrect. Sources: https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/judge-sentences-child-killer-to-life/article_e8c22bb7-4d79-5766-bf08-004f44afa148.html#tncms-source=login https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/one-man-charged-in-dea...
Jan 30, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Susan Monica was a transgender, Vet, who owned her own iron works company and a farm in rural Oregon. When a handyman went missing, police’s search of her property revealed that she wasn’t who she appeared to be. Were her killings self-defense and merciful? Or is she one of Oregon’s most prolific serial killers? Join us in the closet this week for the case of Susan Monica. Promo: PNW Haunts & Homicides Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Monica https://www.dandb.com/businessdirector...
Jan 23, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 12
If you think you have heard amazing survivor stories, you may want to stick around for this one. This is the story of Jennifer Schuett, an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped from her bed as she slept, endured a heinous attack and lived to tell the story and see her attacker get arrested. Please join us as we talk about this case and honor a strong, resilient woman. Sources: Married with Secrets: The Girl in the Window S2 E9 48 Hours: Live to Tell: Afraid of the Dark S30 E28 https://www.wcbi.com/t...
Jan 16, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Pam Hoy was an outgoing mayor’s wife, mother, and champion dog shower living in small town North Carolina. One evening after spending time with her family, she disappeared, only to be found mysteriously murdered months later. Her case remains unsolved, but everyone close to Pam has their own theory of what happened to her that night. Join us in the close this week as we discuss the unsolved murder of Pam Hoy. *If you have any information on the murder of Pamela Hoy, please contact the Guilford C...
Jan 09, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week we are bringing you one of our exclusive patreon episodes. Elena Hoyos was a beautiful, young, Cuban American woman who sadly passed away of tuberculosis in 1931. Before her death, Elena had caught the admiration of an older health care worker named Carl Tanzler. Carl believed that Elena was his destiny and he vowed to do everything possible to be with her and take care of her. In life, and in death. Join us in the closet this week for an exclusive sneak peek into one of patreon episod...
Jan 02, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 9
We never miss a Monday so even though we are not releasing an episode, Beth is jumping on to wish you a Happy Monday and to tell you how much we love and appreciate you and all your support. Here's to 2023 in the closet! Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC
Dec 26, 2022•2 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Mackenzie was a loving, motivated 17 year old girl. She was attending high school full time, while also taking classes at the Academy of Hair Design. On Feb 9, 2010, she left for school with plans to have a father/daughter dinner date that evening. When Mackenzie doesn't come home at her usual time, her father begins to worry. Join us in the closet as we discuss this sad and confusing case. Sources: https://prezi.com/tahtuttjmnqp/forensics-lab/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2146966/Ch...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Cari Farver was a beautiful, successful, single mom who began a very casual relationship with a nice man, who was also having a casual relationship with a woman named Liz. Cari disappeared and began exhibiting very strange, out of character behaviors. For years, Cari harassed the man and his exes, and continued to evade her family or police ever finding her. When the truth comes out about where Cari had been all those years, shock doesn’t describe her loved one’s or law enforcement’s reaction. J...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Terrie was a loving and caring, mother and wife. She lost the love of her life in a car accident and she did her best to provide for her daughters and achieved a dream of owning a dance studio. She was well loved by all of her students and their families. She got remarried to a police officer and this relationship was not as dreamy as her first. Join us as we discuss this heartbreaking case. Sources: https://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-xpm-20030124-2003-01-24-0301240124-story.html https://www.was...
Dec 05, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Today Cristy and Beth collaborate with two smaller cases for one episode. Sources: https://www.evergreenfuneralhome.org/memorials/sean-fitzgerald/3876373/ https://obits.gazette.com/us/obituaries/gazette/name/edward-fitzgerald-obituary?id=23399863 https://gazette.com/news/prominent-springs-surgeon-stabbed-to-death-in-home/article_3a7b4296-4eca-50f3-a4d3-15c1f7e658ce.html https://gazette.com/news/family-of-man-who-killed-father-say-they-will-practice-forgiveness/article_7664c902-bbb3-5da9-8b5e-f1d...
Nov 28, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Marid Malarik and Karen Ferry were both college freshmen at West Virginia University when they disappeared on a January night in 1970. Their bodies were later found decapitated in the woods, but their case went cold. 6 years later an inmate confessed to their murders, was tried, and convicted. However many believe that the wrong man was put in prison. Join us in the close this week for the case of The WVu Coed Murders. Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/48y4rx/mystics...
Nov 21, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Anne was a 17 year old high school student, who had straight A's and was a pole vaulter on her high school team. She went to the mall one evening to buy a new CD she wanted, and didn't come home for six days. Anne went through a terrifying ordeal over the course of those six days. Join us as we discuss this case and how amazing Anne is and how she managed to survive. Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41902818/anthony-steven-wright-julius-joseph/ https://missoulian.com/accused-kidnapper-sl...
Nov 14, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Mistie Murray was a somewhat troubled 16 year old high school student. She mysteriously went missing in May of 1995 in Ontario, Canada and has never been seen again. Despite dozens of sightings of Mistie in and around the area, police honed in on her adoptive father and charged him. He was ultimately acquitted, however police still failed to make any attempts to locate Mistie. Join us in the closet this week for the strange disappearance of Mistie Murray. *If you have any information on the disa...
Nov 07, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It's time for our annual collaboration with Jess and Brice from What Happens in the Woods podcast! On this episode Cristy tells a story of a very disturbing exorcism. Jess explains the the origins of Halloween. We thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with them again. Please go give them a listen! Sources: Cristy: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/ Jess: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#:~:text=Ancient%20Origins%20of%...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Heidi Seeman was a joyful 11-year-old enjoying the final days of summer. She went to a friend’s house for a sleepover, and when she was walking home, she disappeared. There have been a few suspects, but will we ever know who took Heidi? Join us as we discuss this tragic story. Sources: https://www.dps.texas.gov/coldCase/Home/Details/56 https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/three-decades-later-1990-heidi-seeman-erica-botello-murders/273-0b1a1b93-2682-4cc6-8832-44b2e80f557f https://w...
Oct 24, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Kelsey Smith was an 18 year old American girl. She went to Target for a shopping trip and never returned. Her entire kidnapping was caught on CCTV but it was too late. This case is very real and haunting and tragic. Join us as we hide in our closets this week and discuss the murder of Kelsey Smith. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelsey_Smith https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3249158 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mother-of-murdered-teen-pushes-for-law-forcing-cellphone-carr...
Oct 17, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Christa Pike had a pretty rough child hood. She decided to join the Job Corps program at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. There she meets Tadaryl Shipp and they have an immediate connection. Both are looking to turn their lives around and get back on a good path, but this could be further from what actually happens. Join us as we discuss Christa, who has some serious serial killer vibes. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKlUtRjAttI https://www.mercyforchrista.org/post/trauma htt...
Oct 10, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Fabio Sementilli was a world renowned hairstylist and beauty executive living what seemed to be the Hollywood Dream, when he was found brutally murdered on the back patio of his luxory home in 2017. The investigation that followed led police to suspects that turned the family’s dream into a nightmare. Join us in the closet this week for the case of Fabio Sementilli. If you would like to offer financial assistance for the Sementilli family to travel from Canada and be present for Fabio’s murder t...
Oct 03, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 45
The last serial killer we cover may go down as the worst person in history (according to Cristy). His crimes are among some of the most heinous to research. He managed to evade police for many years because he committed his crimes in MULTIPLE states. He is likely to have committed way more than can be proven. Join us as we discuss Tommy Lynn Sells. Sources: Through the Window by Dianne Fanning Podcast: The Real Killer I Survived a Serial Killer Season 1 Episode 4 20/20 – Goodnight, Mother – Seas...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Gary Michael Hilton, also known as the National Forest Killer, was convicted of 4 murders between 2007 and 2008, all taking place in National Forests. Is it possible that he didn’t begin murdering until he was 60 years old? Or is he responsible for many more that just can’t be proven? Join us in the closet this week as we continue Serial Killer September with Gary Michael Hilton. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Hilton https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hilton-gary-michael.htm https://w...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Randall Woodfield was born into a middle class family, who had a perfectly normal childhood. He had two sisters, loving parents and he did well in school and excelled in athletics. He was also drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1974. So what would cause this man to turn to a life of crime? We may never know. Sources: http://lifesabloodymess.blogspot.com/2018/10/i-5.html https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/ted-bundy-how-he-was-caught-crucial-evidence https://www.si.com/longform/true-crime/i-5-kill...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 42
