Episode 140: Albert Fish, the Gray Man (Part 2) In this episode, we pick up where we left you last: the disappearance of 4 year old Billy Gaffney, and discuss what we believe happened to him. We also discuss the abduction of 10 year old Grace Budd, and the infamous “Grace Budd letter.” We cover the investigation into several theories, rabbit holes, and other suspects. Lastly, we conclude with Detective King’s most promising lead, the lead that brought him directly to Albert Fish. Tune in to...

Episode 139: Albert Fish, the Gray Man (Part 1) In part 1 of our series on serial killer Albert Fish, we cover his earliest years, young adulthood, and earliest crimes as well as discuss how and why he earned the titles of the Gray Man, the Boogey Man, and the Werewolf of Wysteria. We cover the murder of 8 year old Frances McDonnell and conclude with the disappearance of 4 year old Billy Gaffney. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at:...

Episode 138: the Murder of Ashlynn Mike In May 2016, 11 year old Ashynn and her 9 year old brother accepted a ride home from school. After hours passed and panic set in, her brother Ian was spotted walking.. alone. What happened next changed policies and legislation for missing indigenous children across the country. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and...

Episode 137: Daniel Wozniak: Bad Actor, Worse Person 23 year old Julie Kibuishi’s body was found in the bedroom of her friend Sam Herr’s apartment, but he was nowhere to be found. Sam, like Julie, was a college student, and he enrolled after returning from deployment in Afghanistan. A manhunt for Sam ensued, but their investigation led to a different man: Daniel Wozniak. Dan was an unemployed actor at the local community theatre and a Costa Mesa local like Sam; in fact, they lived in the same...

Episode 136: The Horrific Murder of Matthew Shepard Matthew Shepard was a 21-year old student attending the University of Wyoming, and, in 1998, had finally felt like he’d found his people in the gay/LGBT+ community. After suffering severe trauma in his teen years, and struggling with his mental health, things were looking up for the first time in a long while. One evening, Matt crossed paths with two men who tortured him and left him for dead in a desolate area. Matt’s case changed...

Episode 135: The Murder of Hollywood Sex Therapist Dr. Amie Harwick Dr. Amie Harwick was an accomplished woman; she was a practicing individual and family therapist, sex therapist, and author, who occasionally was featured in podcasts, lectured in classrooms, and hung out with celebrities in LA. Despite her experience, knowledge, and education, Amie Harwick was the victim of a deranged ex-boyfriend’s deadly obsession. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at:...

Episode 134: Al Capone: Part 3 In our third and final part of our series on Al Capone, we cover the investigation of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, and Capone’s eventual arrest. We discuss his time incarcerated in Alcatraz as well as his end of life. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources

Episode 133: Al Capone: Part 2 In part 2 of our 3 part series, we cover the majority of Capone’s bootlegging, other gang activity, and just how far reaching his influence went. We conclude with the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre, which was the catalyst to Capone’s downfall. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources

Episode 132: Al Capone: Part 1 In this episode, we discuss the early life of the infamous Al Capone, the mobster who is said to have “owned” Chicago. We cover his beginnings in New York, his move to Chicago, and the beginning of his bootlegging empire. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources

Episode 131: The TallHotBlond Murder In 2005, 46 year old Thomas Montgomery logged onto a chatroom using the screen name “MarineSniper.” Of the people he messaged with, he quickly grew a fondness for a user named Jessi who used the screen name TalHotBlond. Tom led a double life; one his wife and teenage daughters knew nothing about, that allowed him to pose as a young, spry, handsome 18 year old marine falling in love with a girl he met online. This case is a rollercoaster of lies, deceit,...

Episode 130: The Kidnapping and Murder of Megan Kanka In July 1994, 7 year old Megan Kanka went outside to play in her safe suburban neighborhood and never returned home. Megan was stolen from her family, and the murderer was a man who lived just yards away with a history of crimes against children. In this episode, we discuss Megan’s case, but we also talk about legislation inspired by her case, Megan’s Law, and the ongoing conversations we should be having. Megan's Place Donation...

Episode 129: The Exoneration of Brian Banks Ask and you shall receive! Our listeners requested an exoneration case and that’s what we brought you today. In 2002, Brian Banks was a talented athlete with dreams of playing professional football when his life changed at just 16 years old. He was accused and convicted of a vicious crime, and only nearly 10 years later was he able to clear his name when the truth came out. We end the episode with some questions from a Q&A poll over on IG! Tune...

Episode 128: Murder for Avril Tickets In March 2008, Robert Bolek had an argument with his mother Linda , but this argument was unlike any they’d had before. Robert had struggled with his mental health for most of his life, and it became increasingly worse in the months leading up to March. An argument over a trivial concert ticket ended in a night he’d never forget. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency: Dial 988 Help for Mental Illnesses - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)...

Episode 127: Diane Downs (Part 2) In our second and final installment on Diane Downs, we cover the investigation, trial, and the aftermath. A case that started with a frantic night in a Springfield, OR emergency room ended with a single mother of three becoming one of the most hated women in America. To find out how, you’ll have to tune in. Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a...

Episode 126: Diane Downs (Part 1) Diane Downs was the center of a lot of controversy after arriving at an Oregon Hospital with her three children; all of whom, like herself, had gunshot wounds. In part one, we cover that night in 1983, and Diane’s life before that. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources

Episode 125: The Brighton Ax Murder, the murder of Cathy Krauseneck On the afternoon of February 19, 1982, Jim Krauseneck arrived home from work after 5pm like he always did. When he entered his home, he discovered a brutal scene in which his 29 year old wife Cathy was slain, and their 3 year old daughter stood in a daze. The investigation into Cathy’s murder wouldn’t conclude until 40 years later in 2022, and some believe it has never truly been solved. Tune in to this episode to learn...

Episode 124: The Murder of Lauren Astley In July 2011, Lauren Dunne Astley was a beautiful recent high school graduate, who had committed to college in North Carolina, and wanted to enjoy her summer before going off to school. She had recently broken up with her boyfriend of 3 years, Nate, who hadn’t taken the breakup well. In one night, one life was ended, two futures were ruined, and two families' lives changed forever. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at:...

Episode 123: The Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett; Fetal Abduction In December 2004, Bobbie Jo Stinnett was a 23-year-old wife and mother-to-be. She and her husband Zeb were expecting to welcome a beautiful baby girl, but just a month before her due date, Bobbie Jo was murdered, and her unborn baby was stolen from her womb. Conversely, Lisa Montgomery had a tragic upbringing, and adult life. After surgery that would prevent her from getting pregnant again, she strangely wound up cradling a...

Episode 122: The Rotenburg Cannibal Armin Meiwes was a German man with a normal job, a mix of friends and acquaintances, and one huge secret: he wanted to eat people. But not just anyone; a willing volunteer, a consenting adult who was as devious and eager as he was. Armin found support in online chat rooms, and ironically, those same chat rooms led to his capture. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG:...

Episode 121: The Toolbox Killers (Part 2) In the second and final installment of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we cover the final three (confirmed) murders of Jackie Gilliam, Jacqueline “Leah” Lamp, and Shirley Lynette Ledford. Lastly (thankfully) we cover the capture of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, the court proceedings, and finally, their deaths. (TW/CW: gruesome subject matter, SA, child abuse, violence, murder) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at:...

Episode 120: The Toolbox Killers (Part 1) In part one of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we discuss the childhoods and early adult years of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris. The pair were a serial rapist/killer duo who planned and documented their attacks. In this episode, we discuss the pair’s first two confirmed murders. (TW/CW: assault, SA, child abuse, violence, animal cruelty) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: [email protected] Follow us on IG:...

Episode 119: The Remarkable Survival of Jayme Closs The evening of October 17, 2018 began as any other had in the Closs home. James, his wife Denise, and their 13-year-old daughter Jayme went to sleep, but awoke just after midnight to a strange noise outside. What happened next left two people dead, young Jayme missing, and a whole community invested in the search for answers. Though tragedy struck the Closs family, their resilience and strength propelled them forward in remarkable ways....

Episode 118: Reena Virk: the Girl Under the Bridge 14 year old Reena Virk had been ostracized from her classmates and was the victim of severe bullying. On one particular night in November 1997, an especially heinous and vicious attack was carried out against her by other teens. This attack resulted in Reena’s death, the prosecution of 8 teenagers, and significant media attention regarding girl violence in 1990s Canada. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at:...

Episode 117: The Baffling Case of Cindy James From 1982 to 1989, Cindy James was harassed and tormented by a seemingly invisible assailant who evaded capture. Throughout her torment, her mental and physical health suffered greatly. It is highly debated whether Cindy was truly being attacked, or perhaps it was her all along. Was her assailant her ex husband, an unknown stalker, a friend, was it her? Mental health crisis line: Dial 9-8-8 (US only) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email...