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True Crime Garage

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Hosts Nic and the Captain invite you to grab a chair, grab a beer and join them as they talk some true crime. This is no ordinary garage: it’s a rabbit hole of true crime, with a generous supply of alcohol and banter to lighten the load. From international atrocities to heinous stories on (US) home turf, dive head-first into a different case each week, and enjoy a cold one whilst your there.  If you consider yourself an armchair detective, you’re in the right place, and you’re amongst friends. For the mystery-seeker, True Crime Garage presents an archive of missing persons, unsolved and cold cases, plus accounts of infamous serial killers and chilling solved cases.  True Crime Garage has just one rule: don’t litter. Remember to not take yourself too seriously because if you do, nobody else will.  Missing persons (including): Maura Murray  Brandon Lawson  Asha Degree Wiliam Tyrell Emma Fillipoff Brian Shaffer Jaliek Rainwalker  Madeleine McCann Jennifer Kesse Unsolved cases (including): Mitrice Richardson  Kendrick Johnson JonBenet Ramsey The Delphi murders OJ Simpson The Tylenol Murders  Elisa Lam The Photo: Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon  The West Memphis 3  Amy Mihaljevic Serial killers (including): The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Zodiac  Ted Bundy The Backpacker: Ivan Milat  BTK: Dennis Rader John Wayne Gacy  Jeffrey Dahmer  Edmund Kemper Ed Gein Solved cases (including): Chris Watts The Unabomber  John Lennon  Scott Peterson Son of Sam Columbine Room 309: Sidney Teerhuis-Moar Kenneka Jenkins Rae Carruth

Episodes

Gatha Bowman /// Part 1 /// 646

Gatha Bowman /// Part 1 /// 646 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Monday, February 15th, 1993 - 37 year old wife and mother, Gatha Bowman was last seen at the healthcare business that she owned and operated in Richland County, Ohio. Much mystery surrounds the events that took place in the hours following the time that she left work that day. Next week will mark 30 years since she was seen leaving work that day and her case is still being investigated to this day. Join us in the Garage for t...

Feb 07, 202350 min

Missing: Marvin Clark ////// 645

Missing: Marvin Clark ////// 645 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Husband and father Marvin Alvin Clark disappeared a long time ago. There are unconfirmed sightings of Marvin however it’s generally believed that his last known whereabouts were leaving his home in Tigard, Oregon on October 30th, 1926. This is one of America’s oldest active missing person cases. There is much question and speculation that surrounds this still missing person true crime case. February 3rd, 2023 is National Missin...

Feb 01, 202359 min

Natalie Bollinger /// Part 2 /// 644

Natalie Bollinger /// Part 2 /// 644 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com December 28th, 2017 - Broomfield, Colorado. At 3:30 p.m., a 911 call comes into Broomfield police. It is a male caller. He’s calling emergency services to report that his girlfriend, 19 year old Natalie Bollinger is missing. He believes Natalie left their home around noon. Then he tells the dispatcher that Natalie’s phone was left behind, so he has no way to contact her. He has no idea where she could be and he’s very conce...

Jan 25, 202343 min

Natalie Bollinger /// Part 1 /// 643

Natalie Bollinger /// Part 1 /// 643 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com December 28th, 2017 - Broomfield, Colorado. At 3:30 p.m., a 911 call comes into Broomfield police. It is a male caller. He’s calling emergency services to report that his girlfriend, 19 year old Natalie Bollinger is missing. He believes Natalie left their home around noon. Then he tells the dispatcher that Natalie’s phone was left behind, so he has no way to contact her. He has no idea where she could be and he’s very conce...

Jan 25, 202343 min

Stephen Spina ////// 642

Stephen Spina ////// 642 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On a Monday morning in January of 2007 a beloved postman was killed in his 3rd floor apartment. Stephen Spina was found in his apartment midday by his girlfriend and the building superintendent. There is a reward in this case for information that directly leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible. If you have any information regarding the murder of Stephen Spina in Mamaroneck, New York please contact the VOMPD’s D...

Jan 18, 202352 min

Brown’s Chicken Massacre /// Part 2 /// 641

Brown’s Chicken Massacre /// Part 2 /// 641 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week in the Garage we discuss a very complicated case from Palatine, Illinois. Back in January of 1993 someone murdered the workers and robbed the Brown’s Chicken & Pasta restaurant on the corner of the Northwest Highway and North Smith street. The bodies were later located in the back kitchen area by police more than five hours after the restaurant closed that Friday night. Sadly seven people lost their lives t...

Jan 11, 202352 min

Brown’s Chicken Massacre /// Part 1 /// 640

Brown’s Chicken Massacre /// Part 1 /// 640 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week in the Garage we discuss a very complicated case from Palatine, Illinois. Back in January of 1993 someone murdered the workers and robbed the Brown’s Chicken & Pasta restaurant on the corner of the Northwest Highway and North Smith street. The bodies were later located in the back kitchen area by police more than five hours after the restaurant closed that Friday night. Sadly seven people lost their lives t...

Jan 11, 202348 min

Amy Blumberg ////// 639

Amy Blumberg ////// 639 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com New Year’s Eve 1999, O’Fallon, Illinois - Police respond to a call of an unresponsive store clerk at the On Stage Dance Apparel store. They find blood all over the back hallway of the store. The female clerk was working the day shift alone. Unfortunately there was nothing that medical technicians could do to save her life, she was dead when they arrived. Police quickly secured the scene and the hunt for her killer began. This week we ex...

Jan 04, 20231 hr 14 min

Off The Record /// 175 /// Idaho College Murders Update

Off The Record /// 175 /// Idaho College Murders Update www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Nic and the Captain discuss: the arrest of Bryan Kohberger in the murders at Idaho College. To share thoughts and opinions please check out our blog at www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Cheers Mates and Thank You for the Support.

Jan 03, 202357 min

The Connecticut River Valley Killer /// Part 2 /// 637

The Connecticut River Valley Killer /// Part 2 /// 637 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com For about ten years between 1978 and 1988, eight women were murdered and the bodies scattered in wooded areas in the Connecticut River Valley region near Interstate 91 along the Vermont and New Hampshire border. Many of the victims were stabbed to death. Some stabbed in a specific pattern across the upper body. With some of the victims a cause of death could not be determined due to decomposition. Was this...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 12 min

The Connecticut River Valley Killer /// Part 1 /// 636

The Connecticut River Valley Killer /// Part 1 /// 636 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com For about ten years between 1978 and 1988, eight women were murdered and the bodies scattered in wooded areas in the Connecticut River Valley region near Interstate 91 along the Vermont and New Hampshire border. Many of the victims were stabbed to death. Some stabbed in a specific pattern across the upper body. With some of the victims a cause of death could not be determined due to decomposition. Was this...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 5 min

Leah Hickman ////// 635

Leah Hickman ////// 635 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com 15 years ago this week a bright young college student vanished from her near campus apartment. Leah Hickman was 21 years old. She was seeking a journalism degree from Marshall University in West Virginia. Her mother, half sister and two friends filed the missing person report with the Huntington Police Department on December 16th, 2007. There are several key elements in this case that suggest a high probability of solving this case. Pol...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 26 min

Idaho College Murders ////// 634

Idaho College Murders ////// 634 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we take a break from our more traditional True Crime stories to have a discussion about a case that is very much in the headlines and hearts of so mane people. Sunday, November 13, 2022 - Moscow, Idaho Police responded to a house regarding a report of an unconscious person. The 911 call came in at 11:58AM. When police arrived they found four University of Idaho students dead in an off campus rental house. This was qui...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 9 min

Delphi Murders /// Probable Cause Affidavit Release /// 633

Delphi Murders /// Probable Cause Affidavit Release /// 633 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On October 28th, 2022 Richard M. Allen of Delphi, Indiana was formally arrested and charged for the murders of Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams. Following the arrest, an announcement was made that the Probable Cause Affidavit requesting that Judge Diener sign off on Allen’s arrest would be sealed. Late last month a redacted version of this 8 page document was released to the media an...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 26 min

Garrett Burton ////// 632

Garrett Burton ////// 632 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com What can happen when a childish prank goes wrong? Someone gets in trouble. Someone gets injured. Someone gets killed. Sixteen year old Garrett Burton was hanging out with some friends on the Friday before Labor Day 2008. After school activities found Garrett at a local house party full of teenagers and young adults. But when four friends stepped out into the early morning hours looking for some kicks, things got bad real quick. Garret...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 7 min

Tracy Harkness /// Part 4 /// 631

Tracy Harkness /// Part 4 /// 631 Part 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now ...

Nov 16, 202222 min

Tracy Harkness /// Part 3 /// 630

Tracy Harkness /// Part 3 /// 630 Part 3 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now ...

Nov 16, 202255 min

Tracy Harkness /// Part 2 /// 629

Tracy Harkness /// Part 2 /// 629 Part 2 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now ...

Nov 16, 202253 min

Tracy Harkness /// Part 1 /// 628

Tracy Harkness /// Part 1 /// 628 Part 1 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now ...

Nov 16, 202257 min

Kerrie Ann Brown /// Part 2 /// 627

Kerrie Ann Brown /// Part 2 /// 627 Part 2 of 2 Kerrie Ann Brown was only fifteen years old when she vanished from a party attended by a bunch of local teenagers. Authorities believe she left the party on foot and of her own free will. But what happened after that is still a mystery even decades later. Kerry lived with her family in the town of Thompson, Manitoba. Her body was found on a Saturday afternoon by two women on horseback. Kerrie was murdered. Some of the evidence points to more than o...

Nov 09, 202252 min

Kerrie Ann Brown /// Part 1 /// 626

Kerrie Ann Brown /// Part 1 /// 626 Part 1 of 2 Kerrie Ann Brown was only fifteen years old when she vanished from a party attended by a bunch of local teenagers. Authorities believe she left the party on foot and of her own free will. But what happened after that is still a mystery even decades later. Kerry lived with her family in the town of Thompson, Manitoba. Her body was found on a Saturday afternoon by two women on horseback. Kerrie was murdered. Some of the evidence points to more than o...

Nov 09, 202247 min

Delphi Murders Update ////// 625

Delphi Murders Update ////// 625 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Friday, October 28, 2022; there was breaking news in the Delphi murders case that an arrest has been made. Today Indiana State Police confirmed the arrest of Richard Allen. He has been charged with two counts of murder. Police are still requesting the public assistance. Anyone with information can submit a tip at [email protected] or call 765-822-3535. If you wish to make a donation to help please go to AbbyandLibby.org for more...

Oct 31, 202247 min

American Murderer /// Part 2 /// 624

American Murderer /// Part 2 /// 624 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week in the Garage we take another look at a Wanted Fugitive case. Jason Derek Brown has been on the run from the F.B.I. and the Phoenix Police now for almost 18 years. Currently Jason Derek Brown is 53 years of age. He is wanted for Unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, 1st degree murder and Armed robbery. Jason Brown is described as 5 foot 10 inches tall and 170 to 180 lbs. He is caucasian, with blond hair and green ...

Oct 26, 202254 min

American Murderer /// Part 1 /// 623

American Murderer /// Part 1 /// 623 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week in the Garage we take another look at a Wanted Fugitive case. Jason Derek Brown has been on the run from the F.B.I. and the Phoenix Police now for almost 18 years. Currently Jason Derek Brown is 53 years of age. He is wanted for Unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, 1st degree murder and Armed robbery. Jason Brown is described as 5 foot 10 inches tall and 170 to 180 lbs. He is caucasian, with blond hair and green ...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 1 min

The Kirtland Cult Killings /// Part 2 /// 622

The Kirtland Cult Killings /// Part 2 /// 622 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com December 31st, 1989 - A tip was called into the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms. The caller said that a family of five was missing and he knew where they were. The caller told authorities that the family could be found buried in a barn in Kirtland, Ohio. This call sparked a recovery effort and a manhunt. This week in the Garage we discuss the senseless murders of the Avery family and the cult living on the ...

Oct 19, 202252 min

The Kirtland Cult Killings /// Part 1 /// 621

The Kirtland Cult Killings /// Part 1 /// 621 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com December 31st, 1989 - A tip was called into the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms. The caller said that a family of five was missing and he knew where they were. The caller told authorities that the family could be found buried in a barn in Kirtland, Ohio. This call sparked a recovery effort and a manhunt. This week in the Garage we discuss the senseless murders of the Avery family and the cult living on the ...

Oct 18, 202251 min

Garage Refill /// Boys on the Tracks /// Part 4

Boys on the Tracks /// Part 4 /// 96 TrueCrimeGarage.com By all accounts, the engineer did a masterful job of bringing his train to a stop. It had taken a screaming, screeching half mile. By the time the engine shuddered to a standstill, Conductor Jerry Tomlin was on the radio notifying an approaching train on a parallel track to stop because some boys had been run over. He also called the dispatcher. "Have you got injuries?" The dispatcher asked. "No," Tomlin said. "We've got death." -From "The...

Oct 11, 202256 min

Garage Refill /// Boys on the Tracks /// Part 3

Boys on the Tracks /// Part 3 /// 95 TrueCrimeGarage.com By all accounts, the engineer did a masterful job of bringing his train to a stop. It had taken a screaming, screeching half mile. By the time the engine shuddered to a standstill, Conductor Jerry Tomlin was on the radio notifying an approaching train on a parallel track to stop because some boys had been run over. He also called the dispatcher. "Have you got injuries?" The dispatcher asked. "No," Tomlin said. "We've got death." -From "The...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 7 min

Garage Refill /// Boys on the Tracks /// Part 2

Boys On the Tracks /// Part 2 /// 94 TrueCrimeGarage.com By all accounts, the engineer did a masterful job of bringing his train to a stop. It had taken a screaming, screeching half mile. By the time the engine shuddered to a standstill, Conductor Jerry Tomlin was on the radio notifying an approaching train on a parallel track to stop because some boys had been run over. He also called the dispatcher. "Have you got injuries?" The dispatcher asked. "No," Tomlin said. "We've got death." -From "The...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 1 min

Garage Refill /// Boys on the Tracks /// Part 1

Boys on the Tracks /// Part 1 /// 93 Part 1 of 4 TrueCrimeGarage.com By all accounts, the engineer did a masterful job of bringing his train to a stop. It had taken a screaming, screeching half mile. By the time the engine shuddered to a standstill, Conductor Jerry Tomlin was on the radio notifying an approaching train on a parallel track to stop because some boys had been run over. He also called the dispatcher. "Have you got injuries?" The dispatcher asked. "No," Tomlin said. "We've got death....

Oct 11, 20221 hr 4 min