In September of 1996, 15-year-old Danielle “Danni” Houchins was found lifeless and face down in a marshy area in Belgrade, Montana. The local sheriff’s department ruled her cause of death as drowning and her manner of death as undetermined. The sheriff told the press that there were no indications of foul play, despite autopsy findings showing the exact opposite. For 24 years, Danni’s case continued to grow cold, despite her family’s insistence that her death wasn’t an accident until a retired L...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr
What happens when you turn a "bullshit" police raid into a viral rap song? In August 2022, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office raided Afroman’s home looking for a basement dungeon that didn't exist. When no charges were filed, Afroman did what he does best: he made music. Using security and bodycam footage, he released hits like "Lemon Pound Cake" and "Randy Walters," leading seven officers to sue him for defamation and false light . Join Tyrella and Nikita as they break down the March 2026 civil ...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 18 min
In the early 1990s, New Orleans was known as the "Murder Capital of America," but the most dangerous criminals weren't just on the streets—some were wearing badges. Today on This Feels Criminal , Tyrella and Nikita break down Operation Shattered Shield , the massive FBI sting that exposed deep-seated corruption within the NOPD. We follow the story of the Hardy Brothers , a violent drug syndicate protected by the very officers sworn to stop them. At the center of it all is Officer Len Davis , a m...
Mar 31, 2026•52 min
In November 2004, the quiet community of Delmar, New York, was shattered by a brutal late-night attack on Joan and Peter Porco . While Peter tragically succumbed to his injuries after attempting his morning routine, Joan survived to offer a chilling clue to investigators. Join Tyrella and Nikita as they deconstruct the circumstantial evidence , the 200-mile highway trail, and the complex family dynamics that led to the conviction of their youngest son, Christopher Porco . Did he really kill his ...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 21 min
Jamie Faith was a "bachelor for life" until he met Jennifer. But after 15 years of marriage, a masked gunman ended his life in broad daylight. Join us as we explore the tragic murder of Jamie Faith , the exploitation of a veteran’s PTSD, and the shocking GoFundMe fraud that took place while a community grieved. This is a story of how one woman used thousands of fake emails to stage a deadly "mission." Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyon...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 1 min
Want Exclusive Bonus Episodes, Early Access and Ad-Free content? Join our Patreon The murder of Amy Schulz remains one of the most haunting true crime cases in Illinois history. In 1987, the 10-year-old vanished during a five-minute walk in the quiet town of Kell, leading to a massive investigation and a cross-country manhunt. Discover how forensic hair and fiber analysis , a Montana "hobo camp," and a decade of legal battles finally brought Cecil Sutherland to justice. In this episode, Ty...
Mar 10, 2026•47 min
"It’s easier to fall in love with someone that saved you." Those were the words of Brendan Banfield as he attempted to explain away an affair, a dead wife, and a dead stranger to a jury of twelve. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the VA v. Brendan Banfield trial, we move past the "catfish" plot and into the courtroom moments that sealed the defendant's fate. In this episode, we discuss: Brendan’s Performance: Was he a grieving husband or a cold-blooded manipulator? We analyze his claims that Chri...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 8 min
n the first installment of this explosive trial coverage, we dive into the Commonwealth’s case against federal agent Brendan Banfield. What initially appeared to be a tragic home invasion and the heroic defense of his wife, Christine, quickly unraveled into a twisted plot involving an affair with the family’s 22-year-old au pair, Juliana Magalhaes. We break down the prosecution’s opening statements, which allege Brendan masterminded a "fake rape fantasy" on FetLife to lure an unsuspecting man to...
Feb 25, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart gave us a definitive look at one of America’s most harrowing cases—this time, told entirely in Elizabeth’s own voice. But even a feature-length doc can’t cover everything. In this episode of This Feels Criminal , we’re breaking down the documentary and layering in the raw, deeply personal details Elizabeth shared during her recent milestone interview on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. In this episode, we discuss: The "Parenting" Perspective: How E...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 16 min
In Part 1, we looked at the TikToks that turned a community against a grieving teenager. But is there a darker side to this story? Today, we’re digging into the 'mountains of evidence' the state claims to have—and the shocking details about the Brock family’s past that the investigators might have overlooked. Was Sarah Grace Patrick a master manipulator, or is she the victim of a rush to judgment? The second half of this investigation starts now. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em her...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr 7 min
84-year old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Arizona home on Feb 1. This story has immediately drawn nationwide attention. One possible reason is the bizarre nature of the case and the other being that the victim is the mother of Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie. We recorded this on Feb 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2026•14 min
On February 20, 2025 16-year old Sarah Grace Patrick called 911 to report her mother Kristen Brock and stepfather James Brock had been shot to death. They had been found by her half sister who was 5 years old at the time. Understandably, the small community of Carrollton was shocked and terrified that someone could murder two people in their beds as they slept. Thankfully, Sarah Grace and her young sister were safe and unharmed. As time went on, Sarah Grace did what many teenagers do to express ...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 6 min
Cari Farver vanished without a trace in 2012, but what followed was a years-long digital nightmare that left friends, family, and investigators questioning everything they thought they knew. After her disappearance, texts and messages began pouring in from Cari’s accounts, angry, erratic, and sometimes cruel, painting a picture of a woman on the run. But as the harassment escalated, a darker truth slowly emerged: someone else was pulling the strings. In this episode, we walk through the tangled ...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 14 min
November 7th, 2025, 18-year-old Anna Marie Kepner was found dead under a bed aboard the Carnival Horizon naked and covered in life jackets. But while investigators tried to figure out what happened in that cabin, the deeper question was already forming: How did every adult in her world fail her long before that cruise left Miami? Because while Anna was trying to grow up, the adults around her lived by their own motto: Conflict Rules Everything Around Me — C.R.E.A.M., get the tension. Toxic bad b...
Jan 20, 2026•1 hr 7 min
On January 31st, 2004, 30-year-old Teri Jendusa Nicolai went to pick up her daughters from her ex-husband, David Larsen. When Teri entered his home, David struck her from behind multiple times, placed her in a garbage bin, and left her to die. Fortunately, Teri’s will to survive was stronger than anything David could’ve imagined.On January 31st, 2004, 30-year-old Teri Jendusa Nicolai went to pick up her daughters from her ex-husband, David Larsen. When Teri entered his home, David struck her fro...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 3 min
Part 2 of 2 We break down Episodes 3 and 4 of the 50 Cent produced Docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning. E3: After Biggie's death, Diddy's career skyrockets alongside a string of violent incidents. Alarming allegations emerge about abusive relationships. E4: Combs' accusers step forward with shocking claims of abuse, triggering a federal investigation that leads to his 2024 arrest and high-profile trial. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to an...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 16 min
In this episode we break down episodes 1 and 2 of the 50 Cent produced docuseries. Episode 1: How did a kid from New York transform himself into a powerful hip-hop mogul? The origins of Bad Boy Records reveal how Sean Combs became Puff Daddy. Episode 2: As Puffy embraces the celebrity lifestyle, he fuels a dangerous rivalry with Death Row Records. Questions linger about the shooting of Tupac Shakur. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone ...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min
It’s Christmas week, y’all! And we know nobody has the emotional bandwidth for a heavy true crime case while you’re wrapping presents, hiding from relatives, or trying to keep your kids from shaking every gift under the tree. So today, we’re bringing you true crime… animal edition. In this special holiday episode, Tyrella tells Nikita four real (yes, real!) cases where animals were the unexpected offenders or witnesses: • The drunk raccoon who broke into a liquor store • The REAL Cocaine Bear • ...
Dec 23, 2025•38 min
After a devastating house fire killed Mollie and Bubba McClaren, the family and investigators were shocked to find that their 9-year-old granddaughter, Chloie, and their 7-year-old grandson, Gage, were missing. They weren’t found in the rubble of the house, and could not be located anywhere near the home. Thirteen years later, there is still no sign of the missing children, but their mother, Cherlyl, holds onto the hope that she will someday be reunited with her children. Want access to our firs...
Dec 16, 2025•55 min
🎄 THE KILLER QUEENS TRUE CRIME ADVENT CALENDAR 12 Days. 3 Mini-Cases. Daily Mini-Episodes. Available only from December 13-Jan 13 • Only on Patreon Welcome to our very first Killer Queens True Crime Advent Calendar — a bite-sized holiday experience designed just for our Patreon fam. Every day for 12 days, you’ll receive an exclusive mini-episode from us (Tyrella + Nikita) featuring 3 Holiday-Themed Cases including: 🎅 The Santa Claus Bank Robber The Texas outlaw who held up a bank in full Santa...
Dec 10, 2025•6 min
In February of 2021, police officers performed a welfare check on 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in Canton, Massachusetts. When they gained entry to her apartment, they found the young teacher’s aide dead in her bedroom from what they determined (after 4 hours) was a suicide. It would take more than two years and multiple law enforcement agencies investigating before someone was charged with Sandra’s MURDER. The investigation revealed a horrifying story of grooming and abuse, all stemming from loc...
Dec 09, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Want Part 2 early and ad-free? Join Patreon at patreon.com/killerqueenspod In February of 2021, police officers performed a welfare check on 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in Canton, Massachusetts. When they gained entry to her apartment, they found the young teacher’s aide dead in her bedroom from what they determined (after 4 hours) was a suicide. It would take more than two years and multiple law enforcement agencies investigating before someone was charged with Sandra’s MURDER. The investigati...
Dec 02, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In 1991, 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard was abducted on her way to the school bus in South Lake Tahoe, California. What followed was one of the most shocking and heartbreaking cases in modern true crime—eighteen years of captivity in a hidden backyard compound, two daughters born in secret, and repeated missed opportunities by law enforcement and parole officials who visited the home over fifty times. In this episode, we break down Jaycee’s story as told in A Stolen Life and the A&E documenta...
Nov 25, 2025•55 min
In 2015, a former Denver radio DJ filed a civil suit against our queen, Taylor Swift, claiming that she’d ruined his career. Taylor immediately countersued the DJ, alleging that not only had he ruined his OWN career, he’d done it by groping her underneath her skirt at a meet and greet in 2013. A trial followed in 2017, with Taylor testifying on the stand about what had happened, reliving that memory and all of the feelings of embarrassment, horror, disgust, confusion, and fear in front of a cour...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Part 2 of 2 When the plaintiff’s expert is a plastic surgeon who couldn’t rule out a dwarf with razor-sharp toenails for the scratches, this trial felt less like Law & Order and more like Real Housewives: Beverly Hills Courthouse Edition. From the OB-GYN and receptionist who witnessed the fight to the psychologist who said the plaintiff’s test answers were “two in a billion,” the defense delivers receipts – while plaintiff’s counsel Ron Rosen Janfazza completely unravels. Tyrella and Nikita ...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Cardi B’s 2025 courtroom showdown with former Beverly Hills security guard Emani Ellis was supposed to be about an alleged “violent attack.” What we got instead? Chaos. From witnesses who “weren’t there – except maybe in spirit,” to whether or not Cardi B does in fact have TWO HANDS.And Cardi B takes the stand… and proceeds to annihilate the chaos of the plaintiff’s case with a single, iconic “She looks… security heavy.” In this first half of our two-part breakdown, Tyrella and Nikita unpack the...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In 1991, Kathy Page was found dead in her car in Vidor, Texas—her death staged to look like an accident. Decades later, her murder remains unsolved, but her father’s fight for justice and the billboards he raised along I-10 made the case impossible to ignore. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the qua...
Oct 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor — the lead investigator in the Karen Read case — has officially withdrawn his appeal to get his job back. This comes just days after prosecutors recovered hundreds of thousands of messages from his phone… despite his lawyer claiming the data was gone. In this Ms. Trial update, I break down what happened, what it means for the appeal, and why it could have ripple effects on other high-profile Massachusetts cases. Follow us on Social Media for mor...
Oct 25, 2025•13 min
GET READY TO CRY, SCREAM, THROW UP IN THE WORST WAY. A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida's "stand your ground" laws. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Veracity: For up to 45% off your order, head to VeracitySelfCare.om and use code ...
Oct 21, 2025•1 hr 35 min
After weeks with no suspect, investigators uncovered digital footprints, surveillance footage, and DNA evidence that led them to Bryan Kohberger—a criminology student living just miles away. But even with an arrest, questions remain about motive, investigation missteps, and what really happened the night of the murders. In Part 2, we break down the evidence against Kohberger, the court filings, and the long legal road ahead in one of the most chilling and closely watched true crime cases of the ...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 22 min
