Authors: Norah Weiss and Raygan Hoover Description: Quoted as “the O.J. Simpson Case of 1910”, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen was convicted and hanged for the gruesome murder of his wife, Cora Crippen. A century later new evidence turned the case upside down. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/hawley-crippen/199/. http://news.msu.edu/media/documents/2011/01/3cda8882-265b-4282-9eba-a13d880f09a2.pdf. https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/was-dr-crippen-r...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Authors: Maddie VanDamme and Lizzy Spurlock Description: Previously made infamous by the docuseries Dead North , this episode covers the twisted and disturbing case of Chris Regan. Chris disappeared in 2014 from a small secluded town in the thick forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Throughout this episode, we follow the lead detective from Iron River PD, Chief Laura Frizzo, as she untangles the web of obstacles and evidence to find Chris Regan. Since this case has already been solved, we will...
Feb 18, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Author: Willa Sabelko Description: The infamous Zodiac Killer was a serial killer in the Bay Area in the late 1960s who claimed to "like killing people because it's so much fun." There are five confirmed victims, but the killer claimed to have killed 37, and some say it may have been even more. The case has never been solved despite the many arguments made and evidence found against more than one suspect. This episode focuses on the evidence against the police's only named suspect, Arthur Leigh ...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Author: Taylor Gerring Description: In this episode, I will discuss the infamous Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, also known as “The Butcher Baker”. This case is filled with fraud, stealing, abductions, murder, and arson. With over 30 victims, some are still unknown and unidentified, which is why I picked this case. Advances in DNA and genealogy make this case still relevant today, and some of the victims have recently been identified even though these disappearances took place from 1972-198...
Feb 18, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Authors: Ben Szalay and Elliott Whiteside Transcript Link. Malaysian Airlines flight 370 diminished confidence in the aviation industry after it’s disappearance. While many documentaries constructed theories attempting to explain the disappearance, this podcast describes the facts about the crash and the responses from the media, the victims, the aviation industry, and us. Information used to describe the flight was sourced from the Ministry of Transport Malaysia’s “Factual Information” report o...
Feb 18, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Authors: Samya and Mia Description: On November 18, 1978, a mass suicide at Jonestown changed nearly one thousand lives. Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones led over 900 members in a mass suicide through the consumption of cyanide-laced punch. We take a deep dive into the Peoples Temple timeline, and the years leading up to the mass suicide. Through the exploration of Jim Jones’ leadership and members' experiences we discover the true conditions of the Peoples Temple. Additionally, we dissect the me...
Feb 18, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Authors: Lindsay Klink and Bella Chismar Description: In this episode, we will be discussing the 2001 Anthrax Attacks. The attacks were less than a week after the terrorist attack on 9/11, instilling more fear in Americans. Over 10,000 people were affected by the powder sent with letters containing threats to America. After ten long years of working on this case, the case remains relatively inconclusive, with their only prime suspect taking his life before they could indict him. Join us as we di...
Feb 18, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Authors: Sarah Henson & Leah Garrett Description: This podcast talks about the sloppy investigation of the Frog Boys of South Korea. We dive into details about how the police messed with evidence leading to this case still being cold after almost 35 years. We also describe some different theories about what could have really happened to the 5 boys that chilly spring night. Sources: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B6TTZYBJ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/blo...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Authors: Bree Latell, Abby Smith Description: In this episode, we will be discussing the tragic events of what is known as the “Idaho college murder case.” As we take a deeper look into this case, we are reminded of the horridness of that night, and justice is deserved for the victims—Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, and Ethan Chapin—who will never be forgotten. Join us as we go over the timeline of events, the suspected killer, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, and what is to come for...
Feb 18, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Authors: Megan Mencsik and Adanna Johnstone Description: In this episode, we discuss the case of a man named Steve Titus, who was falsely accused of rape due to a lapse in a victim's memory. We break down how memory is unreliable, how the court system should handle sensitive cases, and the stigma from society towards rape victims. We hope our segment gives you something to consider regarding our legal system and how we treat victims of assault. Sources: https://www.law.umich.edu/specialexonerati...
Feb 18, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Authors: Aaron Erler & Travis Stipetich Description: Leonardo Notarbartolo, and a crew of masterminds robbed the Antwerp Diamond Center in Antwerp, Belgium. A near $100 million heist, that was almost perfect. Breaking into the Antwerp Diamond Center, they stole around $100 million dollars of diamonds, gold, jewelry and cash. In this episode we give a detailed description of the events that transpired on February 15th-16th, 2003. We discuss a near-perfect crew, for the perfect job. We discuss...
Feb 18, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Authors: Charlie Cotteleer and Cassie Tyler Description: Charlie and Cassie dive into the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959, nine hikers from the Ural Polytechnic Institute went on a hiking expedition in the Siberian Ural Mountains, but they never returned. When their bodies were found each member of the group was dead, most of whom with significant internal injuries. The case has captured international attention for over 60 years, culminating in many theories from avalanches to yetis. The trail th...
Feb 18, 2025•25 min
Authors: Frankie Ross and Danielle Mach Description: In this episode, we will be discussing the infamous serial killings of the Zodiac Killer. Throughout it, we will cover the case itself and its victims, potential suspects, and the importance of ethics in publishing media on cold cases. As this case continues to be a mystery, it is important to remember that some questions may never be answered. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime/zodiac-killerLinks to an external site. https://archives.fb...
Feb 18, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Authors: Ash Gierhart and Punarjai Pratap Description: In this episode, we talked about the dangerous side of love and how that manifested in Lucas, Ohio's Ceely Rose. We dive into her murders, what became of her, and what became of her crime scene. Sources: https://ohiomysteries.com/ohio%20mysteries/1896-the-disturbing-world-of-ceely-roseLinks to an external site. https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/ceely-rose-houseLinks to an external site. https://www.wkyc.com/article/l...
Feb 18, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Authors: Madilynn Kilgore and Joey Gagorik Description: In this new episode, we take a dive into the case of the Hicks Baby Clinic. Dr. Thomas Hicks was an important figure in Mcayesville, Georgia in the 1940s. He was the town’s doctor and took care of most of the residents. However, Hicks was a selfish man who fell prey to his greed. When illegal abortions weren’t paying enough to satisfy his hunger for money, he turned to a much more sinister practice. Hicks would steal babies from their mothe...
Feb 18, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Authors: Taylor Hawkins and Finn Snyder Description: On February 12th, 2010, 6 biology professors were shot during a staff meeting at the University of Alabama Huntsville by Amy Bishop. In this episode we explain the details of the UAH shooting and its victims. Reflecting on Amy’s past we talk about how her criminal history was overlooked and was a stressor leading up to the staff meeting at UAH. Join us in exploring how Amy’s personality played a role in her distress in life which ultimately le...
Feb 18, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Authors: Ellie Brandt and Hannah Carrossellia Description: In this episode, we talk about the cold case of Elisa Lam, a 21 year old who went missing during her stay at the Cecil Hotel. We talk about all the facts of the case, and discuss some theories as to how she may have died. Sources: The Horrifying History of the Infamous Cecil HotelLinks to an external site. Elisa Lam Elevator Video Links to an external site. Elisa Lam - Death, Case & ElevatorLinks to an external site. 11 Theories Abou...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Authors: Hannah Orris and Anna Zucconi (Visit Hannah's Handshake: https://kent.joinhandshake.com/profiles/x7zty8 and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-orris-821670330) Description: This case covers the case of The Staircase Killer, who we know as Michael Peterson, who was accused of murdering his second wife, Kathleen Peterson (formerly Hunt, and then Atwater). Mr. Peterson was sent to prison despite a lack of real incriminating evidence. Did he do it? And if he didn’t, who or what ki...
Feb 18, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Authors: Alexis Hood and Elliana Edwards Description: In this episode, we will cover the case of Lizzie Borden, a thirty-two-year-old woman who was accused of and tried for the axe murder of her father and stepmother. Sources: How Lizzie Borden Got Away With Murder | Smithsonian https://gizmodo.com/all-the-evidence-against-lizzie-borden-and-why-she-was-1721936980 All the Evidence Against Lizzie Borden—And Why She Was AcquittedLinks to an external site. https://www.heraldnews.com/story/news/histo...
Feb 18, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Authors: Sarah Lyons and Savanna McIlvain Description: This episode talks about the June 1962 escape from Alactraz by Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin. We discuss the facts of what happened the night of the escape, as well as the prep leading up, and the possibility of the men surviving the escape. Find out what single man gave investigators all of their information, and listen to a letter delivered to the FBI that was supposedly written by John Anglin many years after. Do you thin...
Feb 18, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Authors: Gabrielle Hickman and Ellie Miller Description: In this episode, we discuss the case of JonBenét Ramsey. Because her case was so highly publicized, almost everyone has heard about her death and the various theories surrounding it. While there is a lot to cover regarding that aspect, something that is not discussed often is the media’s interference with the investigation and how they terrorized the people involved, including her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, her 9-year old brother, and...
Feb 22, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Authors: Bryson Bodo and Riishiu L'Affaire Kardashian: Le vol de Kim Kardashian. This podcast talks about Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery in 2016. How her exciting Paris Fashion Week trip turned into her worst nightmare. We discuss how the internet took this robbery to another level. Everyone was so caught up in entertainment, forgetting that she is also a human and went through a traumatic incident. Sources: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/solving-kim-kardashian-west-paris-robbery Links...
Feb 22, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Authors: Cecelia Leffler & Madison Malito Description: In this episode we will cover the case of Denise Huskins' kidnapping. On March 23, 2015 Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's home was broken into. Denise was then kidnapped, sedated, and brought to an unknown location. Throughout this episode, we will explain the details of the case, different people's perspectives, as well as the effects the media coverage has on those involved. This case taught us to expect the unexpected!! Sources: Americ...
Feb 22, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Authors: Harrison Pittle and Madeline Lally In this episode, we cover a foreign hazing case taking place at the Catholic University of Leuven in Leuven, Belgium. In 2018, 20-year-old Sanda Dia made the decision to join a prestigious fraternity in order to make helpful connections with the elites. His recruitment took a deadly turn during his initiation period. Follow us as we delve into Sanda Dia’s twisted “baptism” at the hands of the Reuzegom fraternity and the injustice that followed. The Bru...
Feb 22, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Authors: Olivia Vance and Sabina Johnson In 1912, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar disappeared during a family fishing trip in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Eight months later, little Bobby Dunbar was found...or was he? In a case that spans over 92 years, there are discrepancies, theories, and wavering maternal instincts. Throughout this episode, we will be diving into the accuracy of the theories and how even one small detail could have changed everything. Sources: Barclay, Shelly. “What Happened to ...
Feb 22, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Authors: Tamia Hall and Giovanni Tripi On July 2nd, 1966, three young women mysteriously disappeared from the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park. Now, 58 years later, this case remains unsolved. In this episode we will tell you the story of Renee Bruhl (19), Patricia Blough (19), and Ann Miller (21), exploring some of the absurd theories that were come up to explain the disappearances of these young women. At the same time, we will comment on the negative influence that suggestion and opinion can...
Feb 22, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Authors: Authors: Kat Ross, Valeria Vidal-Jimenez, and Kearsey Gween In this episode, we discuss how photography has influenced our perception of victims of crime with a focus on Emmett Till. The fourteen-year-old Black child’s murder at the hands of white men was highly publicized. Images of his brutalized body were included in the press. Many people were polarized by said images, including those involved in the budding civil rights movement. We elaborate on his case, investigate the origins an...
Feb 22, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Authors: Grace Beck and Sophia Cartellone On January 15th, 1978, Ted Bundy broke into the Chi Omega fraternity house at Florida State University. Come with us as we will be taking a deep dive into the murders, attacks, and the survivors from this time. As well, the downfall of Ted Bundy and what led him to death. Links: https://abcnews.go.com/US/chi-omega-survivor-ted-bundy-murders-asleep-evil/story?id=60894306Links to an external site. https://abcnews.go.com/US/remembering-kimberly-leach-12-ted...
Feb 22, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Authors: Julia Hartman & Aasya Savage In this episode, we will dive deep into the case of Frank Abagnale Jr. who was merely 16 years old when committing his first crime. He then began to move on to commit crimes all over the world with a trail of crimes overseas in twenty-six countries. His other crimes include check fraud and impersonation of white-collar professionals. Since prison, Frank has turned his life around and now prevents others from being victims of similar crimes. We hope you e...
Feb 22, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Authors: Kylie McColloch and Shannon Rohrer In this episode, we will be discussing the events of Casey Anthony's trial. As we follow Casey's web of lies that leads us to the discovery of her missing daughter, Caylee, we uncover the details about her childhood leading up to the murder, as well as the events of the trial. Although the case remains unsolved as of today, the media is quick to make its presence known, shaping the views of the world and forming stereotypes. We hope you enjoy listening...
Feb 22, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 7
