Arthur Shawcross lived a troubled life. His childhood was terrible, and by the time he was six, he was running away from home. He claimed his mother molested him, and that he had an incestuous relationship with his sister, Jeannie, that lasted for years. In 1969, he went to Vietnam and when he returned, he was a changed man. None of this explains why he killed 13 people, including two children--but the way his life went (if you want to believe what he says) you can't be surprised he turned out t...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Colin Strickland and Kaitlin Armstrong were a young couple in love, enjoying a life they were building together in Austin, Texas. Colin and Kaitlyn were active in the cycling community and owned a home and business together. Things were going great until they weren't, and because they owned a house together, Colin and Kaitlin decided to end their love affair and become roommates. Colin and Kaitlyn started dating other people and when Colin met a young woman named Moriah Wilson, Kaitlin was overc...
Aug 28, 2023•39 min
TW: CHILD DEATH January 29th, 2009 was an exciting day for children in Australia--it was the first day back to school after the long holiday break and it also was 4-year-old Darcey Freeman's very first day of school. Darcey's father was driving her, along with her two brothers to school, when he seemed to have snapped. The day prior, Darcey's parents' long divorce and custody battle finally came to an end, and her father, Arthur Freeman, was awarded much less parenting time than he wanted. Arthu...
Aug 22, 2023•43 min
In 1994, the movie "Heavenly Creatures" was released. It was based on the true story of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme. Pauline and Juliet were teenage girls who seemed to be complete opposites to everyone else on the outside of their oddly close friendship and fantasy world, but to each other, they were soulmates. They were so close, that when they didn't get what they wanted, they were driven to murder. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com---------...
Aug 14, 2023•44 min
Chandler Halderson seemed to have a great life--even though he still lived at home with Mom and Dad (Bart and Krista), he still had a great job, was able to play video games all night, and had recently accepted a job with Elon Musk's SpaceX program. However, as you all know, people who seem to have great lives usually don't and Chandler is no exception. Listen to this week's episode to hear why he's phoney-baloney! Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com...
Aug 07, 2023•46 min
THANK YOU TO APPLE SUBSCRIBER CAITLAN P AND HER SISTER NIKITA FOR SUGGESTING THIS CASE! !In June 1946, 17-year-old William Heirens was arrested for burglary. During his lengthy interrogation which lasted six days, he confessed to some unsolved murders in the Chicago area, including one of a six-year-old girl. William eventually was convicted and died in prison. Listen to this week's story and decide for yourself If he was guilty of the crimes he was convicted of. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HAR...
Jul 31, 2023•51 min
THANK YOU TO AIMEE D. FOR SUGGESTING THIS EPISODE! On August 19, 1987, the little town of Hungerford, Berkshire, England lost its innocence. On that day, Michael Ryan reached his limit and decided to take the firearms he owned legally and go on a rampage. Over the course of six hours, Michael killed 16 people seemingly indiscriminately and wounded 15 others. This mass killing prompted the government in England to outlaw assault rifles. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crim...
Jul 24, 2023•39 min
Leon Benson spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak? Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justice s...
Jul 17, 2023•6 min
Marlene Warren loved clowns. She loved them so much, she painted many pictures of clowns, and one of her paintings is our cover photo. Marlene enjoyed clowns so much, that it was an ironic tragedy when she was murdered by one. In 1990, Marlene answered the front door to her home where she was greeted by a clown with flowers and balloons for her. While Marlene admired the flowers as they were held by the clown, the clown then shot her point blank in the face. Listen to this week's episode to hear...
Jul 17, 2023•43 min
During the early 20th century in the United States, there were traveling carnivals that included sideshows that showcased people with genetic abnormalities. One family who traveled with the carnival, and did quite well financially, was the Stiles family. Their claim to fame was that many members of the family had the genetic condition called ectrodactyly--commonly known as Lobster Claw Syndrome. Grady Stiles, Jr. was one of the members of the family who was part of the carnival, and during his l...
Jul 03, 2023•40 min
Sandra Bridewell was a beautiful woman who seemed to have a lot of tragedy in her life. Her first husband was a victim of suicide, her second husband passed away due to cancer, and her third husband...well, I shouldn't tell you everything. Was Sandra a victim of just really bad luck, or did the love of money and the finer things in life drive her to commit cold-blooded murder? SOURCES: 1) Murderpedia 2) https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/black-widow-pleads-guilty-6406079 3) https://www.newson6....
Jun 29, 2023•48 min
THANK YOU TO JESS M. AND JENNIFER S. FOR SUGGESTING THIS EPISODE! In February 1999, sweet 9-year-old Erica Baker vanished from her neighborhood in Kettering, Ohio. Kettering was once considered a safe place to raise children; now, a madman was on the loose. The investigation that would follow would shake residents to their core. This story is filled with twists, turns, lies, and deceit. Who is telling the truth? And who is lying? Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mason of the...
Jun 19, 2023•44 min
Remember in "Silence of the Lambs" when we are shown the character, Buffalo Bill and his basement chamber of horrors? Many claim that the character of Buffalo Bill was based on serial killer Gary Heidnik. Listen to this week's episode and you can judge for yourself. Gary Heidnik abducted six women and subjected them to some of the most disgusting torture imaginable all for his own pleasure. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad...
Jun 12, 2023•46 min
If you lived under a rock in 2015, you probably missed HBO's documentary, "The Jinx" which told the story of mysterious and bizarre deaths that occurred around multi-millionaire, Robert Durst. His first wife, Kathie, disappeared without a trace. Then his best friend, Susan, was murdered. And finally...a man named Morris Black -- his dismembered body (minus his head, which was never found) was found floating in Galveston Bay, in Galveston, Texas. Listen to this week's episode to hear more about t...
May 29, 2023•53 min
John Sweeney seemed like a hard-working and decent man when he married his first wife, Anne in 1976. However, by the time his marriage to Anne ended, John had become a violent drug-abusing alcoholic who was a threat to women everywhere. By the time the law caught up with him, he had murdered at least two women and disposed of their bodies in a most horrific way. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad-free early releases of each ...
May 22, 2023•44 min
It’s all a lighthearted nightmare on the MORBID podcast. Hosted by Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley, Morbid is a full dose of true crime with a splash of comedy. Join us all month long as we celebrate 5 years of MORBID with a special anniversary series, a festive edition of listener tales, and more surprises to come. Listen to Morbid wherever you get your podcasts: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORBID NOW! Hey Prime Members you can listen to Morbid early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon M...
May 18, 2023•7 min
Killer couples have always fascinated us. How do you get another human being to go along with heinous crimes such as rape and murder? You can decide about our story this week about Alvin and Judith Neelley. Was Judith groomed by Alvin, who was 12 years her senior? Was Judith the sick one? Regardless of the reason, these two are responsible for the deaths of two young women and the attempted murder of a man who was engaged to one of the women. At only 18 years old when she was convicted of her cr...
May 17, 2023•40 min
PART TWO! Serial Killer Christopher Wilder's murder spree lasted only seven weeks in 1984, but those seven weeks might as well have been seven years for all that he did. Chris was a successful businessman, who had all the material things you could want. So why did he choose to be such a creeper? Listen to this week's episode to hear more! Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad-free early releases of each episode, plus over 170 e...
May 08, 2023•47 min
Serial Killer Christopher Wilder's murder spree lasted only seven weeks in 1984, but those seven weeks might as well have been seven years for all that he did. Chris was a successful businessman, who had all the material things you could want. So why did he choose to be such a creeper? Listen to this week's episode to hear more! Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad-free early releases of each episode, plus over 170 exclusive M...
May 01, 2023•37 min
Love blooms in the strangest of places, and our story today is about Addie Hall and Zach Bowen--whose relationship blossomed during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans, Louisiana in 2005. However, as with many of our stories, their love didn't last and Addie ended up dead. Listen to this week's episode to hear this very gruesome and strange tale of Addie and Zach's relationship and Addie's sad and horrific end. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www....
Apr 24, 2023•35 min
The Richardson Family seemed like the perfect family. Living in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, Marc and Debra had two children, Jasmine and Jacob. Marc and Debra and seemed like loving and involved parents, concerned with their children's wellbeing. Jasmine was a great kid until she started diving into the darker side of the internet and getting into the "Goth" lifestyle. On the internet is where she met 23-year-old Jeremy Steinke, and she fell madly in love. Her parents didn't approve--mostly b...
Apr 24, 2023•56 min
Today's episode is about a female, Mexican serial killer. If that wasn't distinct enough, our killer was also a professional wrestler. Juana Barraza had a very sad and tough childhood and ended up growing up despising her mother. The fact that she hated her mom led her to hate all "elderly" women, enough so, that authorities believe she killed anywhere from 42-48 women. Despite those numbers, Juana was convicted of only 16 murders and was sentenced to 756 years in prison. Join us on Facebook and...
Apr 10, 2023•47 min
What do you do when you try to report a crime to the police and they don’t take you seriously? This week's episode is about one such instance, where, when the police finally took our victim seriously, she was already dead. Shana Grice was a young woman who was torn between two men. When she finally made up her mind, the police allowed her stalker to continue to harass her due to their past romantic relationship, and that decision would cost her her life. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUE...
Apr 03, 2023•34 min
In November of 2013, a Cleveland 911 operator got a frantic call from a woman. Her husband had just been shot outside of the home that they were packing up to move. It seemed like a robbery gone wrong. There were no perpetrators on site, and the man shot was still breathing--even after being shot four times. The man’s wife, rode along with EMS to the local hospital, with her husband, firefighter, William Walker. Unfortunately, William did not survive and this week's episode is about his murder. ...
Mar 27, 2023•37 min
During the Great Depression in the United States, a young couple, Bonnie and Clyde, grew to fame after robbing and murdering across the country. Their reign of terror came to an end in a hail of bullets-- 130 rounds to be exact – that were fired into their car after the police set up an ambush. This week's episode follows the story of Denis Muravyov and Katya Vlasova--teenagers in love who met a fate similar to the US's Bonnie and Clyde. Episode written by Jordan H. Join us on Facebook and IG: @...
Mar 20, 2023•45 min
Many apologies to you all for this being published late. Hopefully, this will be the last hiccup and we will be on our regular schedule! William Howell is one of Connecticut's most prolific serial killers and just a real bastard. Like many serial killers before him, William preyed on sex workers thinking no one would miss them. Listen to this week's episode to hear more! Episode written by Jordan H. Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com---------------&...
Mar 14, 2023•41 min
TW: Severe child abuse There was a time in this country when there really were not any laws against child abuse. It wasn’t until 1975 did the State of Minnesota adopt legislation regarding child abuse and in 1971, the Minnesota State Supreme Court first heard a case concerning “battered-child syndrome”. This week’s case is about the horrific treatment and death of three-year-old Dennis Jergens, at the hands of his adoptive mother—someone who had no business ever being allowed to adopt—in White B...
Mar 06, 2023•46 min
In 2012, Cari Farver met a new man named Dave and they seemed to hit it off right away. Neither of them was looking for anything serious, so their relationship was kind of perfect for each of them…until one day when Cari seemed to do a 180 and told Dave that she wanted to move in with him. This made him uncomfortable—and he told her that he didn’t think it was a good idea. Then she flew off the handle and texted him back, saying she hated him and that she wanted to break up with him. Dave was co...
Feb 27, 2023•37 min
Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust aroun...
Feb 20, 2023•9 min
In the early morning hours of March 19, 1985, Linda Bailey Brown lost her life. When police arrived at the home, her husband, David Arnold Brown answered the door and told them his wife’s body was in their bedroom and that he thought she had been shot. Also living in the home was Linda’s 17-year-old younger sister, Patti, David’s 14-year-old daughter, Cinnamon, from a previous marriage, and David and Linda’s baby daughter, Crystal. However, when the police tried to find Cinnamon they didn’t find...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min
