The Bakersfield 3 /// Part 1 /// 562 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com In the Summer of 2018 recreational swimmers found a duffel bag containing a severed arm in the Kern River near Bakersfield California. Around the same time three families had come together in an effort to locate their loved ones or find justice for them. The three were Micah Holsonbake, James Kulstad and Baylee Despot and were either missing, dead or missing and feared to be dead. These cases are all related. Please help. T...
Mar 09, 2022•51 min
Safe Feeling Gone ////// 561 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com November 2015: A young girl is abducted during a youth football game at a high school in Allen County, Kentucky. Police are quick to act. They interview as many of the football game attendees that they can round up at the end of the game. Terror and tragedy struck all at once for this once tight knit community. For every parent and child of Allen County the new sentiment of the community was perfectly expressed in a newspaper headl...
Mar 02, 2022•52 min
Donnah Winger /// Part 2 /// 560 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com August 1995, the quiet, safe, suburban town of Springfield, Illinois was rocked by a shocking and horrific double homicide. An Intruder attacked a woman in her home. The woman’s husband discovers the attack in progress. Minutes later two people were dead. Join us in the Garage for another fascinating case with plenty of bumps along the way. Oh yeah, and a couple of cold ones too. Beer of the Week - #2 Pencil by 18th Street Brew...
Feb 23, 2022•46 min
Donnah Winger /// Part 1 /// 559 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com August 1995, the quiet, safe, suburban town of Springfield, Illinois was rocked by a shocking and horrific double homicide. An Intruder attacked a woman in her home. The woman’s husband discovers the attack in progress. Minutes later two people were dead. Join us in the Garage for another fascinating case with plenty of bumps along the way. Oh yeah, and a couple of cold ones too. Beer of the Week - #2 Pencil by 18th Street Brew...
Feb 23, 2022•45 min
Chance Englebert /// Part 2 /// 558 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Saturday, July 6th 2019 - 25 Year old Chance Englebert vanished after an argument with his family. Chance was a new father and husband. His family says he is incredibly responsible and would never leave his son. Chance was spotted on surveillance cameras that evening but has not been seen since. He is described as 5’ 9” tall with a medium build. He is caucasian with sun-lightened brown hair. At the time of his disappearan...
Feb 16, 2022•59 min
Chance Englebert /// Part 1 /// 557 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Saturday, July 6th 2019 - 25 Year old Chance Englebert vanished after an argument with his family. Chance was a new father and husband. His family says he is incredibly responsible and would never leave his son. Chance was spotted on surveillance cameras that evening but has not been seen since. He is described as 5’ 9” tall with a medium build. He is caucasian with sun-lightened brown hair. At the time of his disappearan...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Lauren Smith Fields ////// 556 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On December 12th 2021, 23 year old Lauren Smith Fields dies under suspicious circumstances. The Bridgeport, Connecticut police fail to do any type of real investigation into her death. In fact her family is not notified until a day in a half later. And it wasn’t the police that broke the news to the Fields’ family, it was her landlord. How did this young woman die and why did the detective refuse to investigate? Join us in the Ga...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min
When a Killer Calls /// Part 3 /// 555 Part 3 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. In Part 3 Nic is joined in the Garage by best selling author and Legendary F.B.I. Profiler John Douglas. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the case of Shari Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick, F.B.I strategies, Serial Killers an...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min
When a Killer Calls /// Part 2 /// 554 Part 2 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. In Part 2 we pick up where we left off with a review of our “Last Will and Testament” case. It’s a case that rocked and terrified the great state of South Carolina. It’s the rare occurrence when a community is aware that a serial killers...
Feb 01, 2022•45 min
When a Killer Calls /// Part 1 /// 553 Part 1 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we have a real treat for all of our Garage friends. A three part series featuring an in depth case review by the True Crime Garage guys that includes rare audio from the killer. Part 1 starts off with a review of our “Last Will and Testament” case. It’s a case that rocked and terrified the great state of South Carolina. It’s the rare occurrence when a community is aware that a serial killers is at work, right un...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Getting Away With Murder /// Part 2 /// 552 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com February 20, 2009 - Wampum, Pennsylvania. A 26 year old mother of two is found dead in her home. She was found to be shot in the head laying in her bed. State Police quickly determined that she was found a very short period of time after having been killed, maybe just minutes. More than in most cases, the timeline of the events and movements of persons closest to our victim will be the key element in this week’s true...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Getting Away With Murder /// Part 1 /// 551 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com February 20, 2009 - Wampum, Pennsylvania. A 26 year old mother of two is found dead in her home. She was found to be shot in the head laying in her bed. State Police quickly determined that she was found a very short period of time after having been killed, maybe just minutes. More than in most cases, the timeline of the events and movements of persons closest to our victim will be the key element in this week’s true...
Jan 26, 2022•53 min
The Murdaugh Murders /// Part 4 /// 550 Part 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we dive back into the very strange Murdaugh saga. Since 2015 there have been several mysterious deaths and murders all with ties to one family, the Murdaugh family of Hampton, South Carolina. Join us as we take a look at the unsolved murder of Stephen Smith and a weird death lawsuit from the sons of the Murdaugh’s long time housekeeper Gloria Satterfield. This week we wrap up our four part series about a family...
Jan 19, 2022•51 min
The Murdaugh Murders /// Part 3 /// 549 Part 3 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we dive back into the very strange Murdaugh saga. Since 2015 there have been several mysterious deaths and murders all with ties to one family, the Murdaugh family of Hampton, South Carolina. Join us as we take a look at the unsolved murder of Stephen Smith and a weird death lawsuit from the sons of the Murdaugh’s long time housekeeper Gloria Satterfield. This week we wrap up our four part series about a family...
Jan 19, 2022•52 min
The Murdaugh Murders /// Part 2 /// 548 Part 2 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we are back in the Garage studio in full force with one very strange true crime tale to tell. Since 2015 there have been several mysterious deaths and murders all with ties to one family, the Murdaugh family of Hampton, South Carolina. Join us as we take deep dive into a family that is surrounded in mystery. Beer of the Week - (614) Lager by Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of...
Jan 12, 2022•55 min
The Murdaugh Murders /// Part 1 /// 547 Part 1 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we are back in the Garage studio in full force with one very strange true crime tale to tell. Since 2015 there have been several mysterious deaths and murders all with ties to one family, the Murdaugh family of Hampton, South Carolina. Join us as we take deep dive into a family that is surrounded in mystery. Beer of the Week - (614) Lager by Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Best of 2021 ////// 546 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week in the Garage we look back at 2021 and discuss our favorite cases covered by us, the TCG boys. Join us for some beers, some laughs and a visit as we go in through the out door. Beer of the Week - Tropical Hazy by Zaftig Garage Grade - 4 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Our show - True Crime Garage “Off the Record” is available only on Stitcher Premium. For a FREE month of listening go to http://stitcherpremium.com/truecrimeg...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Must Watch True Crime ////// 545 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com It’s that time of year again… Some of us have a little more down time around the holidays and it’s both much needed and well deserved. So what better time than now to find a great True Crime story to watch on the old TV. Join us in the Garage as we discuss our Top Ten Must Watch True Crime shows, docs, and otherwise since the last time we put out a list and there have been several. Beer of the Week - Santa’s Private Reserve Ale...
Dec 29, 2021•50 min
Serial Killer Phone Call ////// 544 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Longtime listeners of one of the world’s most popular and longest running radio shows have always been very creeped out by a call that came into the Howard Stern show more than 20 years ago. People have been fascinated by this call and it’s still talked about today. Back in 1997 a man calling himself “Clay” called the Howard Stern show saying he has killed 12 women and he wants to kill more. Renewed interest in this call rea...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Delphi Murders /// 543 /// Off The Record Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we discuss the latest developments in the multi-agency investigation into the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. The F.B.I., Indiana State Police, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office NEED your help. Anyone with information regarding the murders of Libby and Abby or anyone who has had any contact with the online and social media profile name “Anthony_Shots” please email your tip information to...
Dec 15, 2021•56 min
Delphi Murders /// 542 /// Off The Record Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we discuss the latest developments in the multi-agency investigation into the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. The F.B.I., Indiana State Police, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office NEED your help. Anyone with information regarding the murders of Libby and Abby or anyone who has had any contact with the online and social media profile name “Anthony_Shots” please email your tip information to...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Paige Coffey ////// 541 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com The Bratenahl Police Department and the F.B.I. need your help for information. Paige Coffey has been missing since May of 2019. She was 27 at the time. Paige is an African American female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs about 230 pounds. She has a tattoo of piano keys on her arm. Anyone with information of Paige’s whereabouts or any activities involving Paige in May of 2019 are very much needed to ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr
Yogurt Shop Murders - 30 Years Later /// Part 2 /// 540 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we take a good solid look at a case that has weighed heavy on the hearts and minds of everyone in the Lone Star state’s capital city. The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders is one of most infamous cases in Texas history. Despite the efforts of the APD it remains unsolved thirty years later. Join us as we discuss the facts of the case and the timeline. Beer of the Week - Best Maid Pickle Beer by Martin H...
Dec 01, 2021•57 min
Yogurt Shop Murders - 30 Years Later /// Part 1 /// 539 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we take a good solid look at a case that has weighed heavy on the hearts and minds of everyone in the Lone Star state’s capital city. The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders is one of most infamous cases in Texas history. Despite the efforts of the APD it remains unsolved thirty years later. Join us as we discuss the facts of the case and the timeline. Beer of the Week - Best Maid Pickle Beer by Martin H...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Flora Fire ////// 538 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com The headlines were horrific. One read - “4 sisters perish in Flora fire.” On Monday, November 21, 2016 the tiny town of Flora, Indiana woke up to a terrible tragedy. At 3:30 AM a family of five woke up in a nightmare. Unfortunately only one member of the family made it out of the house that morning. Later it was determined that the fire was intentionally set and the reason that four beautiful little girls lost their lives was arson. Now i...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 15 min
If I Can’t Have You /// Part 3 /// 537 Part 3 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week’s True Crime story involves several disappearances and murders. It’s a case that has spanned years. 17 Year old Kara Kopetsky of Belton, Missouri went missing in May of 2007. Less than one month later, recent High School graduate Kelsey Smith goes missing after what was to be a quick trip to her local Target store. In 2016, Jessica Runions is reported missing to Kansas City PD after attending a party with friend...
Nov 17, 2021•47 min
If I Can’t Have You /// Part 2 /// 536 Part 2 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week’s True Crime story involves several disappearances and murders. It’s a case that has spanned years. 17 Year old Kara Kopetsky of Belton, Missouri went missing in May of 2007. Less than one month later, recent High School graduate Kelsey Smith goes missing after what was to be a quick trip to her local Target store. In 2016, Jessica Runions is reported missing to Kansas City PD after attending a party with friend...
Nov 17, 2021•45 min
If I Can’t Have You /// Part 1 /// 535 Part 1 of 3 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week’s True Crime story involves several disappearances and murders. It’s a case that has spanned years. 17 Year old Kara Kopetsky of Belton, Missouri went missing in May of 2007. Less than one month later, recent High School graduate Kelsey Smith goes missing after what was to be a quick trip to her local Target store. In 2016, Jessica Runions is reported missing to Kansas City PD after attending a party with friend...
Nov 17, 2021•57 min
Man With No Hands /// Part 1 /// 534 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we offer some assistance in an ongoing murder investigation and we are asking for your help. On Sunday, April 9, 1989 a farmer discovered the body a male murder victim inside a barn in rural Grant County, Kentucky. The man was shot and killed and his hands were removed. Kentucky State Police need our help to identify this victim. The male victim is described as caucasian, 6 foot 4 or 5 inches tall and approximatel...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Jennifer Medernach /// Part 2 /// 533 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week in the Garage we review the still unsolved homicide of Jennifer Medernach. It has now been twenty years since the day that Jennifer’s mother reported her missing. 14 year old Jennifer Medernach left after an argument with her mother. She was spotted several times over the course of the next few days, still in the families’ neighborhood. But the story turned to tragedy when her body was found in a creek several da...
Nov 03, 2021•48 min