The Salem Witch Trials that took place in the late 1600’s feels like an urban legend to some, however the panic and mass hysteria was real. More than 100 people were accused of witchcraft and sorcery, with at least 20 people being executed without any real evidence against them. Unfortunately, these unsubstantiated claims that led to executions were only the beginning of hate crimes that still exist in our world today. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify:...
Oct 31, 2024•47 min
Today, we have a remarkable guest, Allyn Amerongen, who's here to share her journey of survival and healing after experiencing narcissistic abuse. Allyn's story is one of resilience and hope, and we're honored to hear about her experiences and the lessons she's learned along the way. Allyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyn.amerongen/ Listen to Allyn's Podcast "When Heaven Meets Hell" Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ck1Xm1rqmu8BgEUbZpyfE?si=19fdf25ebd5946fe Listen Ad Free And Get ...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
A woman with dark, curly hair stands in a kitchen. Streamers hang from the ceiling, and a helpful party guest is at the sink getting some dishes out of the way for the party host. The host, Brenda Lambert, stands off center in the photo in a bright yellow t shirt. (Photo will be posted on the blog.) Unmissable because of the color but the thing that draws the eye to her is the look on her face. The expression is hard to read, it could be sadness or worry, but it is definitely not the broad smile...
Oct 17, 2024•50 min
In the early morning hours of Monday, April 17th, 2023, 22-year-old Mercedes Vega was found dead in the backseat of a burning vehicle. She was a beautiful young woman with a full life ahead of her, until someone brutally tortured and murdered her. Her mother and father continue to fight for law enforcement to get justice for Mercedes. If you have any information on the murder of Mercedes Vega, please contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department at 602-876-8477. Please visit the social media ...
Oct 10, 2024•44 min
This week we are speaking with Julie Murray, a fierce advocate not only for her missing sister Maura Murray but for other missing people as well. We discuss Maura's disappearance, dispel misinformation about the case, and learn what life has been like for Julie these last 19 years as the sister of a missing person. Julie brings such a unique perspective to the true crime genre and we're so grateful to be able to share this conversation with all of you. Julie's Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...
Oct 03, 2024•47 min
On the morning of her 18th birthday, Jennifer Catcheway called her parents to let them know she’d be home soon for the big celebration. Sixteen years later, she’s still missing. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Jennifer Catcheway, contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Portage la Prairie at 204-857-4445. You can also contact the Manitoba Crime Stoppers line at 1-800-222-8477, as well as Manitoba Search and Rescue at 204-777-0553. Thanks to Charlie at the Crimelines podc...
Sep 26, 2024•43 min
Paul Bergrin is a hotshot criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey. Seemingly unstoppable and with unorthodox methods, he’s built a reputation for getting his clients off the hook. But as Paul's legend grows, so do the suspicions swirling around him. When FBI Agent Shawn Brokos starts investigating a major drug ring, she makes a shocking discovery: the gang's most powerful player is none other than Newark’s star attorney. Has the ex-federal prosecutor crossed the line and started committi...
Sep 23, 2024•10 min
On the morning of April 22, 2023, Tabatha Tozzi was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Oswaldo Natanahel Perez-Sanchez in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then stole her friend's car and sped away. He’s never been seen since. The FBI is offering a $30,000 reward leading to Nate’s arrest. Anyone with information about Tabatha’s murder should call Las Vegas Metro Police Homicide at 702-828-3521 or contact @crimestoppersofnevada 702-385-5555. Nate is considered armed and dangerous and you should NOT approac...
Sep 19, 2024•50 min
In the fall of 2019, Courtney Holden was reported missing. An investigation would quickly uncover that no one reliable had seen her in over a year, and details about her lifetime of abuse came to the surface. If you have any information relating to Courtney Holden’s case, please contact the Spokane Police Department at (509) 755-2489. Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
Sep 12, 2024•41 min
Sheena Gibbs was a survivor, who fought and beat cancer. Several years later, she suddenly disappeared. Her loved ones feel strongly that she was the victim of a crime, possibly hurt by one of the abusers in her life. 40-year-old Sheena’s disappearance is still unsolved and those who love her will stop at nothing to find her. Sheena Gibbs is described as a black woman with a dark complexion, 5’9”, 180 pounds with black shoulder length hair and brown eyes at the time of her disappearance. She was...
Sep 05, 2024•45 min
We've had some things in the works for a while with the amazing, one and only Season of Justice. If you don't already know what Season of Justice is, it's a nonprofit founded by Crime Junkie host, Ashley Flowers. Season of Justice is dedicated to providing funding for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases and bring resolution to those impacted by unsolved violent crimes. We're so excited to introduce you to Season of Justice Program Coordinator Kendall Mills. Kendall's Lin...
Aug 29, 2024•51 min
In this episode Natalie and Paige discuss snipers where you wouldn't expect them, buzz/drama surrounding the book and movie "It Ends With Us," and a shocking surprise that involved CA's prop 65 warning label. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. The hotline.org offers 24/7 support, information, and advocacy for those in abusive relationships. Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: JZ0ILHZWR0XIC731 Learn more ...
Aug 26, 2024•9 min
As a child, Vladek Hasel was adopted from a Russian orphanage about 70 miles southeast of Moscow by an American family and lived a life he never dreamed possible. But at the age of 22, he disappeared without a trace from a street corner in Orlando, Florida. His family is still searching for him to this day. Bryan “Vladek” Hasel is five-feet-eight-inches tall. He is Caucasian with blondish-brown hair and blue eyes. If you see someone resembling Vladek, discreetly take a photo and make a note of w...
Aug 22, 2024•52 min
Camille Dardanes Dotson was just 30 years old when she disappeared from Las Vegas, Nevada in 1994. Her loved ones have spent years searching for her, with very little help from law enforcement. Despite the barriers they’ve continued to encounter, Camille’s daughter, friends, and family continue to push for information, determined to get closure and justice for Camille. At the time of Camille’s disappearance, she was 30 years old, 5’7, and weighed between 125 and 145 pounds. She has brown/hazel e...
Aug 15, 2024•40 min
In the mid 2000’s 3 men were murdered in close proximity to each other. While the crimes were eerily similar, they were unrelated. Over a decade later two of the three crimes had been solved while the Clewer family still waited for answers If you have information, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP. Or you can call the Chicago Police, Area Three Homicide at 312-744-8261. Ron's Website for Kevin: https://www.kevinclewer.com/ Resources: https://themurderdiar...
Aug 08, 2024•36 min
Bob Crane starred as Colonel Robert E. Hogan, the lead of Hogan's Heroes, an American television sitcom airing from 1965 to 1971. It was set in a prisoner of war camp in Nazi Germany during World War II. He was murdered on June 29th, 1978 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The crime remains unsolved to this day. Today on the Murder Diaries, we're speaking with Bob Crane's official biographers, Carol Ford, and Linda Groundwater. Together, we discussed Bob's life, career, and unsolved murder, and how he went...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Get a taste.of the subscription only Journal Entry series! Two episodes a months will be released until we reach 500 subs, then we'll start doing 4 a month. Thanks so much for support out show To access show Patron: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Apple: Subscribe in the app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2024•9 min
Get a taste.of the subscription only Journal Entry series! Two episodes a months will be released until we reach 500 subs, then we'll start doing 4 a month. Thanks so much for support out show To access show Patron: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Apple: Subscribe in the app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2024•9 min
In August of 2022, Breanna Muriwai’s waterlogged handbag was found on her grandmother's lawn, prompting a search at a local beach At the time of her disappearance, Breanna was 22 years old. She was 5’2” with a small build. She is of Maori descent, and had shoulder length brown hair. Police don’t believe she is still alive. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Breanna Muriwai, please call the New Zealand non emergency number, 105 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111 and quote file numbe...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min
Originally Aired: March 30th, 2022 After a night of partying, Indiana University sophomore Lauren Spierer left a friend’s off-campus apartment and seemingly vanished into thin air. This upcoming June (June 2022) will mark the 11th anniversary of the 20-year-old’s disappearance, and law enforcement is still no closer to solving the case. There’s a lot to unpack with Lauren’s disappearance, and at the center of it all is the question nobody can seem to answer: What happened to Lauren Elizabeth Spi...
Jul 18, 2024•44 min
Sandra Nestle was 32 years old when she was assaulted and murdered on a desolate Michigan back road. After 40 years behind bars, her killer may walk the streets again. Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/template-9webg-nwtpj-t96tc-b64ps-f7lrd-lwllk-s8gla-j69fp-t25s5-yybna-rtjlw-t4g9a-823ee-f98sp-45zm3-3h326-9f8ce-889n2-rhneb-wglbj-dn8ex-pnbt6-xcd7h-fxmmm-ffrpj Listen Ad Free Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurd...
Jul 11, 2024•36 min
16-year old Karlie Gusé came home from a party highly agitated. Her stepmom Melissa settled her down and put her to bed. When Melissa woke up, Karlie was gone. She’s never been found. If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Karlie Lain Gusè please contact the Mono County Sheriff's Office. You can email them at karliegusetips@monosheriff.org or contact them at 760-932-5678. You can also call the Sacramento Office of the FBI at 916-746-7000, or submit an anonymous tip online at http...
Jul 04, 2024•32 min
Today we're bringing you Tiffany and Jadyn Garcia's survivor stories. Though they were impacted differently, they are both survivors of the same man. Listen Ad Free Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Music Used: Pop Guitar Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/10472-pop-guitar-intro-01 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licens...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Chautauqua County is the westernmost county in New York - it stretches from Lake Erie down to the Pennsylvania state line. The largest city is Jamestown, around 70 miles southwest of Buffalo. Apart from Jamestown, the rest of the county is made up of smaller towns and villages, with less than 150,000 people living in the whole county. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s three women went missing from Chautauqua County; Lori Bova, Yolanda Bindics, and Corrie Anderson. Their disappearances happened i...
Jun 20, 2024•39 min
Britney Tiger, a beautiful, young Native American woman from Oklahoma disappeared from her home in the middle of the night. A month later, a cattle rancher found her decomposed body, 40 miles away. That was in 2018. Her family is still waiting for justice. If you have any information about Britney Tiger’s disappearance or death, please contact the Ada Police Department at (580) 332-4466. Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes Listen Ad Free Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...
Jun 13, 2024•19 min
In the summer of 2012, a 16-year-old Georgia girl is brutally murdered in woods behind her home. Today, a detective is still sure he knows who did it. Will the evidence ever catch up with the crime? Time will only tell. If you have any information about Hannah Truelove’s murder or the silver vehicle that was seen at her apartment complex the day she was killed, we encourage you to contact the Hall County Sherriff’s Department tip line at 770-503-3232. You can also call the Georgia Bureau of Inve...
Jun 06, 2024•38 min
This episode is dedicated to Jordan's mom, Tina Jefferson-King, who passed shortly before its air date. Today on the Murder Diaries we’re speaking with Tina Jefferson-King and Akemi Taylor. Tina’s son, Jordan Jefferson, was shot and killed on March 30, 2021 outside a home in Beloit, Wisconsin. He was a 33-year-old father of two, who was known to be creative and skilled at a number of trades like jewelry design and making custom subwoofers. Two years later, a suspect has been arrested and charged...
May 30, 2024•48 min
Lindsay Buziak was just 24 years old when she was brutally stabbed to death in a vacant home that she was showing to two unknown clients. 16 years later and Lindsay’s murder remains unsolved and the internet is at odds about the details of her death. Will Lindsay’s family ever have their questions answered? Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/template-9webg-nwtpj-t96tc-b64ps-f7lrd-lwllk-s8gla-j69fp-t25s5-yybna-rtjlw-t4g9a-823ee-f98sp-45zm3-3h326-9f8ce-889n2-rhneb-wglbj Listen...
May 23, 2024•33 min
On a night in October, Leona Kinsey met a man in a supermarket parking lot and she hasn’t been seen or heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Leona Kinsey was 5’2’, 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was of Native American and Caucasian descent with an almond colored complexion. She had small scars on the outside of both feet and next to her pinky toes and pinky fingers. She had a tattoo on her bicep of a tomahawk and a peace pipe crossed over each other. She wore glass...
May 16, 2024•35 min
In June of 2013, Tempe, Arizona was rocked when 19-year old college student Adrienne Salinas disappeared. Two months later, her remains were found in the desert, thirty miles away. More than a decade later, her killer has never been found. Anyone with information about the case should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Tempe, Arizona, Police Department at 480-350-8311. Resources: https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/template-9webg-nwtpj-t96tc-b64ps-f7lrd-lwllk-s8gla-j69fp-t25s5-yyb...
May 09, 2024•25 min