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That's a Bad Sign

Serial killers, cold cases, missing persons and conspiracy theories... there's no topic these two women won't cover. Hosts Emily and Liz discuss a new true crime case every week, diving into gruesome details, while managing to keep the mood light.
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Episodes

Ed Kemper and the Cheshire Family Murders

You might think you know everything about Ed Kemper, but we promise you... you don't (like his best friend being a cop!). Tune in to hear the shocking life and crimes of Edmund Kemper aka the “The Co-Ed Killer,” who targeted young female college students in the Santa Cruz area. Then we tell the story of the Cheshire Family Murders, a home invasion gone deadly that occurred on July 23, 2007, when Joshua Komisarjevsky and Steven Hayes invaded the residence of the Petit family in Cheshire, Connecti...

May 27, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Murder of Lauren Giddings and Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Lauren Giddings was a 27-year old Law School Grad student in Macon, Georgia. She felt someone was stalking her, even noticing things in her home being moved around... Without much proof, she went on with life. Then in June 2011, her dismembered torso was discovered in a trash cart outside her apartment. Then we dive into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The local police find a suspect very quickly, yet the evidence doesn't line up. So we have to ask ourselves, who committed this crime? A...

May 20, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Disappearance of Joan Risch and murder of Yancy Noll

Joan Risch was a 31 year old mother and wife that disappeared under mysterious circumstances on October 24 1961. We might never know what happened, but to this day people are still astonished to how eerily similar this case is to the popular book and movie, Gone Girl. Then we dive into the death of Yancy Noll, a popular wine steward who was shot and killed as he sat in his car at a stoplight in Seattle, Washington. Was this road rage? Or MURDER? Sources https://morbidology.com/gone-girl-joan-ris...

May 06, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Poison Episode! Brigida Uto and Lana Sue Clayton

Coincidentally, Liz and Emily both chose POISON stories! 28-year-old Brigida Uto was near death in an emergency room, with only a few hours left to live. With the medical staff baffled, the FBI and local law enforcement were brought in to solve her medical mystery. Then we cover the story of Lana Sue Clayton, who used her charm and some households items to slowly poison her own husband. But was it for his money? Or was she an abused wife looking for a way out? Sources: Dateline “The Prussian Blu...

Apr 29, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Bruce Pardo the Santa Claus Shooter and the disappearance of Kristin Smart

The Covina massacre occurred on Christmas Eve in Covina, a city in the suburbs of LA. Bruce Pardo, dressed as Santa Clause then killed nine people, including his ex-wife. Then we cover the disappearance of Kristin Smart. She is presumed to have been abducted, raped and killed at the end of her freshman year of college in 1996. The case went cold, but with new info released just this week... it might be time to shut this cold case for good. Sources: https://www.sinisterisles.com/post/bruce-pardo-...

Apr 22, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Mysterious disappearance of Niqui McCown and the deadly love triangle / murder of Brian Barrett

Niqui McCown disappeared just weeks before her wedding, leaving behind a daughter and a fiance, Robert "Bobby" Webster. Days after McCown's disappearance, he canceled the wedding and tried to return his wedding band - leading him to be the main suspect. But after years dead ends, the case hits a major break. Then we cover the love triangle of "Talhotblond," "MarineSniper" and "Beefcake." What starts out as innocent flirting turns into cat fishing and murder. Sources: “Disappeared” Season 2, Epis...

Apr 15, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Joshua Lee Webb and strange death of Greg Fleniken

36-year-old Joshua Lee Webb was living at his parents house, until his mental health deteriorated and he fell into a state of psychosis. He then decapitated his mother, bringing her severed head into a grocery store. We then cover the story of Greg Fleniken. He was found dead alone in his hotel room, seemingly from a heart attack. It wasn't until the coroner's report that his family had questions. If Greg died of natural causes, why did the autopsy suspect he was crushed by a heavy object? Sourc...

Apr 08, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Richard Rogers the Last Call Killer and murder of Emma Walker

Richard Rogers (The Last Call Killer) is an American serial killer and nurse who targeted gay men in NYC, dismembering his victims and discarding their body parts around New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Then we dive into the murder of Emma Walker. She was safe asleep in her bed - until two bullets were shot from outside her house, killing her instantly. Who would want this young girl dead? And was this a tragic accident or a cold blooded murder? Sources: Dateline Episode: Noises in the Nig...

Apr 01, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Pt 2 of David Russell Williams and the murder of Sherri Rasmussen

PART 2 of our two part episode on David Russell Williams. He was a “shining star” in the Canadian Military, a model officer with 23 years of service...unfortunately Williams had a vile secret which would end up ruining the lives of everyone he met. Then we cover the murder of Sherri Rasmussen, who was shot three times in her own home. The case was initially labeled as a botched burglary – it went cold for years before a group of LAPD detectives took interest in it and solved the case in a matter...

Mar 25, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Family annihilator Tyler Hadley and Canadian convicted murderer David Russell Williams

With 17-year old Tyler Hadley's parents "out of town" he was all too excited to throw a house party in the summer of 2011. But as people drank into the late hours of the night, Tyler's behavior was alarming and his actions even more shocking. Then we go into PART 1 of our two part episode on David Russell Williams. He was a “shining star” in the Canadian Military, a model officer with 23 years of service...unfortunately Williams had a vile secret which would end up ruining the lives of everyone ...

Mar 18, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Murder of Genevieve Tetpon and return of Nicholas Barclay (Frederic Bourdin)

Genevieve Tetpon was found stabbed, stuffed in a sleeping bag on the side of the road. With little evidence and no suspects, the case turns cold. But a rookie cop makes finding Genevieve's killer his first priority... and what he discovers is startling. Then we cover the case of Nicholas Barclay. He went missing at 13, but emerges years later. He looks the same, but something seems off. Is he the long lost boy everyone's been looking for? Or did someone try to take his place? Sources: https://fi...

Mar 11, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Murder of Lindsay Buziak and the crimes of Angela (and possibly Ian) Diaz

Lindsay Buziak was a hardworking 24 year old real estate agent who was viciously murdered while showing a vacant home to a couple in Canada. Was her boyfriend responsible? Or was Lindsay's death the result of a professional hit? Then we discuss how a "stalking" case quickly turned into the framing of an innocent woman. The key players: Ian Diaz (emotionally abusive US marshal), Angela Diaz (Ian's psychotic wife) and Michelle Hadley (Ian's ex and supposed stalker). Support the show...

Mar 04, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Murder at Sutton Place (Joey Comunale) and the Ken & Barbie Killers

James “Jimmy” Beaudoin II, was the surrogate son—and alleged lover—of New York’s “jeweler to the stars.” He went from living a mundane life in Florida to being accepted into New York City's social elite over night. But after a night of partying ending in the grisly murder of Joey Comunale, Jimmy faces a much darker future. Then we detail the rape and murder spree of Canadian serial killers Karla Homolka and her husband, Paul Bernardo (AKA the Ken & Barbie Killers). Was Karla brainwashed to k...

Feb 18, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Death of Caylee Anthony by Casey Anthony and the mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg

After learning that Casey Anthony (who most likely murdered her daughter) is producing a documentary about Caylee, 2, on the 10th anniversary of her acquittal... we decided we had to cover the case of the mother who reported her daughter "missing" a month after killing her. Then we discuss the death of Ellen Greenberg. She was found stabbed to death in her kitchen, yet it's still debated whether this was a suicide or homicide. ( Petition to reopen Ellen's case and Facebook page to show your supp...

Feb 11, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Disappearance of Lauren Spierer and the harrowing survival of Jennifer Morey

In Houston, Texas in 1995, Jennifer Morey was a young lawyer living alone in an apartment complex she’d chosen because it seemed like a safe place to live. But after a night out with friends, Jennifer awoke to the feeling of someone on top of her. Then we examine the disappearance Lauren Spierer, an Indiana University student, who vanished nearly 10 years ago after a night out with friends in Bloomington, Indiana. Sources: https://forgeoffear.wordpress.com/2017/11/30/suspicious-secuirty/ "I surv...

Jan 28, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 23

JonBenét Ramsey and Alaskan serial killer Israel Keyes

Israel Keyes has been labeled the most diabolical and organized serial killer there ever was, who baffled the FBI for years until he was caught. How could a man with a family living in Alaska, be capable of murdering around the country for over 14 years? Then we re-examine the infamous case of JonBenét Ramsey, 6 year old beauty pageant queen, and closely look into 7 different suspects. Sources: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/young-jonbenet-ramsey-is-murdered https://abcnews.go.com/U...

Jan 21, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Con Artist Ep! Frank Abagnale Jr. and Sante Kimes

Have you ever seen the movie Catch Me If You Can? If so, you know a bit more about Frank Abagnale Jr. than you think you do. He is arguably the most famous con man, imposter and escape artist there is. Next up, things take a dark turn as we cover the cons of Sante Kimes and her son Kenny Kimes. Dubbed “Mommy and Clyde," they were involved in a string of crimes and murders across the U.S. until they were finally captured in the late 1990s. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Abagnale htt...

Jan 14, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The Springfield Three and family annihilator John List

For nearly 27 years family, friends and law enforcement have tirelessly tried to find out what happened to friends Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter and Stacy McCall, and Streeter's mother, Sherrill Levitt, who went missing from Levitt's home in Springfield, Missouri. Then we examine the life and crimes of John List. He was an your average guy - accountant and family man... until he shot his three children, wife and mother. After being on the run for 18 years, we dive into the tactics that finally put th...

Jan 07, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The Preppy Killer and the Lululemon Murder

Robert Emmet Chambers Jr. was dubbed the Preppy Killer by the media after murdering 18-year-old Jennifer Levin in NYC's Central Park. He was a rich white boy from New York - and despite how hard he tried, money and good looks couldn't get him out of murder charges. Then one Saturday morning a Lululemon employee goes to open the store for the day, but she finds the shop a mess and a dead coworker. Who could have done this? Was it two masked men? Or Brittany Norwood, a fellow Lululemon employee? S...

Dec 31, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Vampire rapist John Brennan Crutchley and spree killings of Ronald Gene Simmons

John Brennan Crutchley, better known as the Vampire rapist, was a suspected serial killer who is believed to have murdered up to 30 women. Although never convicted for these crimes, one brave teenage girl was able to put him behind bars... but only after he raped her and drank half her blood. Then we get into the holiday spirit with the Christmas time killing spree of Ronald Gene Simmons. He killed 16 people in Arkansas - including his entire family. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald...

Dec 24, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Mysterious death of Elisa Lam and the drowning of Ardeth Wood (Canadian episode)

Ardeth Wood went for a bike ride but never returned home. Her body appeared days later in the creek in town, leading police on a year long wild goose chase. Then we dissect the case of Elisa Lam. Her body was found in a water tank atop the Cecil Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The police ruled it an accidental death, but the facts don't add up - especially in a hotel known for its murderous history. Sources: https://www.pressreader.com/canada/ottawa-citizen/20080109/281530811696063 https://www.yo...

Dec 17, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Son of Sam and the survival of Mary Vincent

David Richard Berkowitz, AKA Son of Sam, was a serial killer who targeted and shot young women on the streets of New York - while writing letters to the media to fuel NYC's fear. Do you buy his story that he's "insane" and his neighbor's pet urged him to kill? Then we dive into the heroic story of Mary Vincent, who was raped and tortured by Lawrence Singleton - but survives to put him behind bars. Only problem? He doesn't stay locked up for very long... Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dav...

Dec 10, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Murder of Holly Jones and American mobster Henry Hill (who Goodfellas was based on)

It was a case that shook the heart of a Toronto, the death of a young girl at the hands of a heinous monster. On May 12, 2003, 10-year-old Holly Jones volunteered to walk her friend Claudia home after a play date, but she never was seen again. Then we dive into the life and crimes of American mobster, Henry Hill. Half Irish, half Italian - he wanted to prove himself to the Lucchese crime family of New York City... but just show far will he go? Sources: https://www.buggedspace.com/the-sad-story-o...

Dec 03, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Disappearance of Maura Murray and the Danny LaPlante ghost story

Maura Murray secretly drove to New Hampshire when she was 21 for some alone time... but never came home. She was last seen in a car crash during a cold snowy night, yet her body was never found... and even more mysterious was the lack of footprints in the snow. Police chalk it up to a runaway girl but the evidence points to something much darker. Then we cover the haunting of the Andrews family. A ghost seems to terrorize them, but unfortunately they underestimate how evil an acquaintance can be...

Nov 26, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Oklahoma City bombing and the unexplained murder of Kristin O'Connell

The Oklahoma City bombing was a terrorist attack in Oklahoma City, on April 19, 1995 - killing 168 people, including 19 children. Although at first suspicion wrongly focused on Middle Eastern terrorist groups, attention quickly centered on Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Both were former U.S. Army soldiers and were associated with the extreme right-wing and militant Patriot movement. Then we examine the cold case of Kristin O'Connell. While visiting her love interest in up-state NY, she vanis...

Nov 05, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Natalee Holloway cold case and 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault lost at sea

Natalee Ann Holloway was an eighteen-year-old American woman who mysteriously vanished on May 30, 2005 on a high school graduation trip to Aruba. Natalee's parents suspect three young men of the murder, but despite changing stories and no alibis - the police can't find any evidence to convict. Then hear the miraculous story of Terry Jo Duperrault. Her family was murdered while vacationing on a boat, forcing her to spend 84 hours alone at sea. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_...

Oct 29, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Murder or suicide? The death of Rebecca Zahau & Ronald Clark O'Bryan, the Candy Man Killer

Rebecca Zahau was found hanging at her boyfriend's home on July 13, 2011. She was nude, with her wrists and ankles bound, and gagged. Police ruled her death a suicide, despite the evidence pointing to her boyfriend's jealous brother - who had the motive and an insatiable dark desire. Next, we get in the Halloween spirit by covering a case from 1974. Five children are mysteriously given poison on Halloween - resulting in the untimely death of a eight-year-old boy. While parents panic and search t...

Oct 22, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Chris Watts plus the facts Netflix missed and the brutal murder of Mackenzie Lueck by Ayoola Ajayi

Notorious family annihilator Chris Watts murdered his wife and two daughters in Frederick, Colorado. Netflix recently released a documentary on the story, but Liz dives into facts you won't hear anywhere else. Then Emily takes a fan's request to cover the murder of Mackenzie Lueck. She was bound, suffocated and burned by Ayoola Ajayi. Emily not only tells the story but dissects Ajayi's past and the warning signs that were ignored - like Ajayi's request to a contractor to build a soundproof dunge...

Oct 15, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Genesee River Killer Arthur John Shawcross and teenagers who kill, the death of Skylar Neese

One night 16 year old Skylar Neese snuck out to meet with her friends, but she never returned home. At first her family is grateful her best friends want to post flyers and help - but soon everyone becomes suspicious when Skylar's friends can't keep their story straight. Then we examine the crimes committed by notorious upstate New York serial killer Arthur John Shawcross, AKA the Genesee River Killer. Shawcross was supposed to spend his life behind bars, but inexperienced prison guards are dupe...

Oct 08, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Jonestown cult / mass suicide and Teka Adams fetal abduction

We got cults on our minds! Jim Jones, a seemingly normal American preacher, starts a cult and convinces 918 followers to move to South America. Some argue the cult ended with mass suicide while others say it was mass murder. Listen to episode 8 and decide for yourself. Then hear about a rare, but brutal, crime known as a "fetal abduction." Teka Adams, a soon to be mother, survives a kidnapping and attempted c-section by Veronica Deramous. This story shows just how far some women will go to have ...

Oct 01, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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