This week, Danny covers Cassie Chadwick—also known as Betty Bigley, Madam Marie Rosa, and Madame Lydia Devere—a scammer with an unbelievable track record of defrauding banks and millionaires. He dives into her many crimes and identities, the immense sums she swindled, and her ultimate downfall. RESOURCES: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-high-priestess-of-fraudulent-finance-45/ Crime in Cleveland Cassie Chadwick: The Con Artist of Millionaires’ Row CLEVELAND: THE BEST KEPT SECRET by Ge...
Feb 10, 2026•43 min
Danny covers a still-unsolved 1912 mass murder in Villisca, Iowa, where a family of six and two guests were bludgeoned to death in their home. He dives into the events leading up to the murders, the investigation, and the three major suspects—one of whom may have been a serial killer. RESOURCES: https://www.villiscaiowa.com/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax-murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/ https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-ax...
Feb 10, 2026•38 min
This week, Danny goes back to the 1800s to cover C.L. Blood, a con man who posed as a doctor and claimed that “oxygenized air” (aka nitrous oxide) could cure a wide range of ailments. He dives into Blood’s shady associates, his run-ins with the law, and how it all led to a botched blackmail scheme and a gruesome murder. RESOURCES: “A Wily Doctor: The Career of Charles L. Blood, Once of Boston” - The Boston Weekly Guide “A Man of Ominous Name”: The Inter Ocean “The Crime of Cain” San Francisco Ca...
Feb 10, 2026•40 min
Sara and Danny are joined by criminal defense attorney Jason Goldman, who shares his unique insight and perspective on the justice system, as well as some past and present high profile cases, including the Idaho murders, Natalie Holloway, Scott Peterson, and Adnan Syed. Jason explains why the alibi defense is his least favorite, what the biggest misconceptions people get from crime TV shows are, and the story behind how he chose to go into this area of law. Check out our latest promo codes here:...
Feb 10, 2026•42 min
Broadcast journalist and producer Charlie Webster joins to talk about her true crime podcast Scamanda . The eight-episode series tells the story of Amanda Riley, who made headlines in 2022 for faking a cancer diagnosis and swindling donors out of more than $100K. Charlie shares how she got involved with the story, some of the wildest discoveries from her investigation, and how Amanda managed to convince so many people of her lie. The episode closes with an update on Anna Delvey. Learn more about...
Feb 10, 2026•46 min
This week, Sara and Danny give their recap and thoughts on the new Max docuseries The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace, which takes a closer look at a bizarre story that NATCP covered back in 2019. They get into the Barnett family and the strange events that unfolded starting from Natalia's adoption, to the suspicions about her age, police involvement, Natalia's birth family in Ukraine, and the child abandonment trial. The six available episodes show the Barnett's POV, with Natalia's side of the st...
Feb 10, 2026•48 min
Danny and Sara are joined by UK radio host, podcaster, and true crime aficionado Daisy Maskell! They get into Daisy's documentary Cheat Detectives which investigates the TikTok "loyalty test" trend, find out her latest true crime obsessions, and share their favorite cases from across the pond that don't get the same level of attention in their home countries. Then, some current events updates, including Armie Hammer's charges being dropped, 73 year old Manson girl Leslie Van Houten's appeal, and...
Feb 10, 2026•38 min
Sara and Danny are back to discuss the multiple kidnappings of Jan Broberg by Robert Berchtold, which took place during the 70s in Idaho. They cover all the details of the story, and how Robert was able to gain the confidence of Jan's parents before kidnapping her multiple times. They also talk all about the recent drama series based on the story: what it got right, and where it missed the mark. RESOURCES: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jan-broberg-kidnapping-friend-of-family-...
Feb 10, 2026•39 min
Sara and Danny are back this week with a rundown of the Netflix documentary Big Mäck: Gangsters and Gold, which tells the story of Donald Stellwag - a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for a robbery he did not commit, based on little more than a misidentified ear. After nine years, he finally went free... but the story doesn't end there. They get into his post-prison life as a local celeb and low key influencer, and another robbery that he may actually have been involved in and gotten away with....
Feb 10, 2026•47 min
This week, Sara and Danny cover a recent news story about Katie Sorensen - an "aspiring" Bay Area momfluencer who falsely accused a couple of attempting to kidnap her children in a Michaels store. They get into her QAnon past, her racist profiling of the innocent couple, and the way her lies were unwoven in court. To wrap up the show, Sara and Danny play a round of Can You Buy This Thing At Michaels? RESOURCES: https://www.yahoo.com/news/mom-influencer-convicted-lying-kids-103428492.html https:/...
Feb 10, 2026•45 min
Sara and Danny are back with some stories from recent headlines. First up is Utah mother and wife Kouri Richins, who wrote a children's book about grief after her husband died... only to then be revealed as her husband's killer. Next, from Sara's own home town, it's the House of Representative's most absurd scammer, George Santos. And finally, checking in yet again on Elizabeth "Liz" Holmes. RESOURCES: https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-wrote-book-grief-husbands-death-accused-murder/story?id=991992...
Feb 10, 2026•51 min
This week, Sara and Danny delve into the world of fitness and Christianity influencers, with scammer and self-proclaimed "eating disorder solider" Brittany Dawn. They break down how her shady business swindled vulnerable customers and landed her in legal trouble with the state of Texas. To wrap up the show, Sara and Danny play a round of Guess The Apology, where they figure out which quotes belong to which shamed YouTuber apology videos. And an update to the story: Brittany's trial was scheduled...
Feb 10, 2026•54 min
Sara and Danny are back to cover a case chuck-full of twists and turns: the murder of Betsy Faria. They start off with some background about Betsy and her life before diving into the details of the murder. They discuss the night of the murder and her husband's account of it, and how the investigation might've been too quick to zero in on him. They also get into the trial of her husband, and the retrial that followed it years later. To round it all off, they discuss the bizarre looking show based...
Feb 10, 2026•52 min
Sara and Danny are back with a seasonal crime this week, covering how Omaima Nelson murdered and carved her husband during Thanksgiving 1991. The cover the situation in the marriage a leading up to the event, and what Omaima alleged was the inciting incident for the murder. They also go through the aftermath and all the details of the trail, which turned out to be stranger than fiction. To end the show, they play a game called ‘In Poor Taste’, where they try to discern fact from fiction in taste...
Feb 10, 2026•51 min
This week, Sara and Danny are back to cover a cold case from the 60's that has remained unsolved to this day: The Sims Family Murders. They start off by breaking down the night in question and the timeline of events as it happened. Then, they talk about why the case has remained unsolved for so long, and go through the list of suspects that has been compiled throughout the years. To end the episode, they put their knowledge of football to the test, to see which of them is going to score a touchd...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Sara and Danny are back to cover a developing case from the DC area: The Shopping Cart Killer. They breakdown the timeline of events so far and everything that we know about the killer, and how he met his victims on various dating apps. They also cover the evidence that led to his capture, and what future developments we might see soon. After that, they talk a bit about a series of fires in Colorado that have been linked to the Twelve Tribes Cult, who are the infamous cult behind the Yellow Deli...
Feb 10, 2026•42 min
Sara and Danny are back to talk all about the disappearance of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year old who went missing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They start off with the story of how she snuck out on a spring break trip against her mother's wishes (listen to your mothers kids) and how it all unfolded until her disappearance. They also cover a list of possible suspects, and why every investigation so far has come up blank. To end the show, the play "Answer Me Later, Gator!", a convoluted version o...
Feb 10, 2026•49 min
Sara and Danny cover the chilling case of the Byron David Smith killings, which took place in Thanksgiving 2012 in Little Falls, Minnesota. They talk all about the situation before the killings, and how Smith conducted the killings in the basement of his house. They also breakdown the trial afterward, which centered around "the castle doctrine," and whether Smith acted in self-defense. To end the episode, they play "Not Another Thankful Thanksgiving," where they celebrate Thanksgiving this year ...
Feb 10, 2026•42 min
Sara and Danny are back to cover another suitcase killer (!) they discovered while researching last week's episode: Melanie McGuire. They kick things off with some background on Melanie and how she met her husband Bill, and how it all unraveled when he mysteriously vanished. They also cover the investigation and the eventual trial along with some updates that have happened since. To end the show, they play 'Double Down!', where they are tested on their knowledge of casinos and gambling to see wh...
Feb 10, 2026•57 min
This week, Sara and Danny cover Heather Mack, aka The Suitcase Killer. They breakdown the tumultuous relationship she and her mother had for years leading up to the event, and how it all unfolded while on vacation in Bali. They also cover the aftermath, including the trail, and some recent updates on her imprisonment. To end the show, they play ‘The Perfect Fit’ where they try to compare a series of categories o find which one is the better fit! SOURCES https://nypost.com/2021/11/02/suitcase-kil...
Feb 10, 2026•46 min
Sara and Danny are back to discuss the infamous crimes of Mark Twitchell and how he became known as The Dexter Killer. They breakdown how he conducted his murders and ultimately how it all led to his capture. They also get into the his trial, and how the proceedings went down. To end the show, they play 'Bust A Move!,' where they try to identify various fictional serial killers from their iconic moves. SOURCES: https://medium.com/dark-aberrations/the-murder-of-johnny-altinger-3dcc0a6883f8 https:...
Feb 10, 2026•57 min
Sara and Danny are back to talk all about the murder of Scott Amadure after his appearance on The Jenny Jones Show. They start with some background on the show and the type of segments that they used to do before breakdown the events that led to Scott’s death and the case that followed it. They end the episode with ‘Do You Know Me At All?!,’ where they put their friendship to the test to see just how well they know each other! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 10, 2026•43 min
This week, Sara and Danny are back to cover an unsolved cases with more questions that answers: the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin. They cover all the circumstances that lead to the crime as well as the evidence that was recovered, and a few possible reasons why the crime has remained unsolved for so long. Plus, they breakdown everything we know from the investigations that have followed it and even the false confessions that have stymied significant progress on the case. To end the show, th...
Feb 10, 2026•55 min
This week, Sara and Danny are back to breakdown a murder plot with some fascinating twists and turns. April Kauffman was found dead in 2012, and the lengthy investigation that followed her murder was centered around her husband, Dr. James Kauffman. Along the way, the authorities uncovered a number of suspicious reports about Dr. Kauffman’s, including multiple allegations of fraud from his medical practices, along with some shady connections to the Pagans Biker’s Gang. Sara and Danny breakdown th...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr
Sara and Danny are back this week to bring us all the details about the disappearance of Crystal Rogers from a small town in Kentucky. They go through her last sightings and all the particulars of the case, including the discovery of her car and the puzzling delay in her being reported missing. Next, they turn to the likeliest suspect in this case, and what they police investigations so far have revealed. They also go into a few recent updates on the case, and what we can expect to find out in t...
Feb 10, 2026•49 min
Sara and Danny dive into a case that takes place in South Carolina, Heather Elvis’ mysterious disappearance. They break down the circumstances surrounding the night she vanished and then get into the likeliest suspects and what we know about what could’ve happened to her. They also talk all about the court cases that have followed and their outcomes. To end the show, they take inspiration from the restaurant Heather worked at, The Tilted Kilt, and try to find the best restaurant name in America!...
Feb 10, 2026•47 min
Sara and Danny dive into the as-of-yet undetermined cause of the death of Leslie Neulander. Although we always say ‘it was the husband’, and Dr. Robert Neulander has been accused and convicted of her murder, he has always maintained his innocence and a retrial is expected to take place early 2022. Was her death an unfortunate accident, or murder? To end the show, they play a game of “My Health Care Plan Is Not Getting Sick!,” where they attempt to correctly answer a series of questions about the...
Feb 10, 2026•55 min
Sara and Danny are back to breakdown a mysterious vanishing at sea: the disappearance of Rebecca Coriam. They start off with some background on her life and how she ended up working at the Disney Wonder Cruise, and what we know about her time aboard the ship. Then, they get into the night of her disappearance, and discuss all the theories about her fate. Was her vanishing merely an accident, or was it a criminal act? To end the show, they play “Yeah, Buoy!”, testing their knowledge of various na...
Feb 10, 2026•47 min
In part one of this highly requested two part episode, Sara, Casey and Danny examine the Delphi Murders, aka the snapchat murders. They discuss the origin stories of Libby German and Abby Williams, the odd and unusual crime scene that one was discovered, and the suspects that fit the description of the killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2026•37 min
In part 1 of a grizzly 2-parter, we finally tackle the Manson Family and the Tate-LaBianca murders. We start off discussing Manson's early life and how the Family came to be. Expect lots of WTF moments and a few celeb cameos Sources https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-manson https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/11/20/charles-mansons-surreal-summer-with-the-beach-boys-group-sex-dumpster-diving-and-rock-n-roll/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/gary-hinman https://www.la...
Feb 10, 2026•45 min
