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The Crime Shack Podcast

The Crime Shack is a podcast created and hosted by Michelle Pense, that dives into the details of various crime cases that have occurred around the world. The Crime Shack provides factual information on each case, as well as personal perspective and commentary. (Content may contain elements that are not suitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast and on our website are our own and do not represent that of law enforcement or any other person involved or otherwise in the case. We make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, however, we do not claim to be experts, and have no personal affiliations with anyone in our episodes unless explicitly expressed otherwise.)
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Episodes

EP11: Halloween Edition

In this special seasonal episode, I'll be discussing two cases that occurred on the night of October 31st: William "B.J." Liske: A family of three are brutally murdered while in their beds in rural Martin, Ohio. Details of a troubled family member surface as investigators begin to search for the perpetrator. Leslie Mazzara and Adriane Insogna: Three roommates fall asleep in their two-story home after celebrating Halloween in Napa California, only to be awakened by an unwelcome intruder and blood...

Oct 30, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 11

EP10: Dorothea Puente “The Death House Landlady”

In the 1980’s, Dorothea Helen Puente ran a boarding house in Sacramento California for the elderly, drug addicted and mentally disabled. As part of their agreement in renting a room in Dorothea's house, she would retrieve her tenants' daily mail, cash their social security checks and give them only a portion of the money...and if they refused or gave her problems about it, they would mysteriously disappear. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Code CRIME...

Oct 07, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 10

EP09: "Behind Closed Doors" The Turpin Family

In the early morning of January 14, 2018, with the help of a 17 year old girl, authorities would come to discover the shocking truth behind the Turpin family of Perris, California. The Turpin’s had the appearance of a perfect, happy and successful family. David and Louise Turpin and their 13 homeschooled children would go on adventures to Disneyland and Las Vegas, never bringing suspicion to those around them or to their family members that anything was wrong. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The pers...

Aug 20, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 9

EP08: The Pike County Murders: Part 2

In the middle of the night or early morning of April 21st and 22nd of 2016, eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families were murdered - execution-style - in their homes in Pike County Ohio. In Part 2, we continue to follow the extensive 2 1/2 year investigation as authorities narrow in on the suspects. The evidence in the investigation is revealed, as well as the shocking potential motive behind the killings. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Code...

Jul 26, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 8

EP07: The Pike County Murders: Part 1

In the middle of the night or early morning of April 21st and 22nd of 2016, eight members of the Rhoden and Gilley families were murdered - execution-style - in their homes in Pike County Ohio. This episode is a multi-part series that details the events of this brutal slaying of almost an entire family, and the extensive two-year investigation that follows. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Code CRIMESHACK15 for 15% off your purchase Invisawear Safety...

Jun 11, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 7

EP06: Geza de Kaplany "The Acid Doctor"

Geza de Kaplany, also known notoriously as “The Acid Doctor,” was a Hungarian doctor who immigrated to the United States in the 1950’s. In 1962, Geza met and quickly fell in love with a fellow Hungarian immigrant, Hajna Piller, who was a model and dancer. After only being married for a couple of months, Geza heard a rumor about his new wife that angered him, causing him to mutilate her and kill her in their San Jose California apartment. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety alarm made ...

May 08, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 6

EP05: Christy Sheats and Cynthia Kessler Collier: Maternal Instincts

Maternal filicide is a term used to describe when a mother murders her own child or children. This is a rare and uncommon type of crime that begs the question “what would cause someone to do something so horrendous?” In this episode we discuss a couple of cases that occurred within the last 5 years, of maternal filicide where two seemingly good and loving mothers commit the unimaginable. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Code CRIMESHACK15 for 15% off ...

Apr 16, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 5

EP04: Harold Henthorn: Mystery on Deer Mountain

In September of 2012, Toni Henthorn, a 50 year old ophthalmologist, fell more than 120 feet off a cliff to her death on Deer Mountain Trail in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. She was on an anniversary hike with her husband of 12 years, Harold Henthorn. Unbeknownst to Toni, Harold had obtained life insurance policies on his wife totaling millions of dollars. In 1995, 17 years prior to that event, Harold’s previous wife Lynn, also died a suspicious death by being crushed to death und...

Mar 08, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 4

EP03: Natascha Kampusch and The Secret Cellar

Natascha Kampusch, an Austria native who lived with her family in a suburb of Vienna, Austria, was abducted by a stranger named Wolfgang Přiklopil on March 2, 1998. For 8 ½ years she was held captive in a custom built cellar Wolfgang Přiklopil ’s house and “thought only of escape” during her entire time imprisoned. She escaped on August 23, 2006, and has since written a book, 3096 days, describing her ordeal. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Code CRI...

Feb 12, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 3

EP02: The Incident by the Pool: Honey & Barry Sherman

Barry and Honey Sherman, Toronto residents, were known by many to give generously to multiple charities and were close with their family and friends. Barry was the founder of Apotex, Inc. a global pharmaceutical company, and he and his wife Honey were heavily involved in philanthropy. Before heading to a planned trip to Miami, Florida, Barry and Honey Sherman were found strangled in the basement of their Toronto home, on the deck of their own pool. SHE’S BIRDIE Safety Alarm: The personal safety ...

Dec 18, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 2

EP01: Todd Mullis "The Corn Rake Murder"

Todd Mullis married Amy Fuller in 2004. Todd and Amy’s marriage was far from perfect, and Amy had a couple of affairs during her marriage with the intent of eventually divorcing Todd. Amy had confided in several friends and family members of her unhappiness in her marriage, her affairs, her intent to want to leave Todd, but also her fears of doing so. Todd invested many years of work and money into his farms, and was reluctant to give that up in a possible divorce. In November 2018, Amy was foun...

Nov 13, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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