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...

Episode: 116: The Murder of Andrea Cincotta In August of 1998, 52-year-old Andrea Cincotta was found strangled in her home. With little evidence and few leads, the case went cold, and it stayed cold for decades. Fast forward more than 20 years later and not one, but two men were on trial for Andrea’s murder.  Who killed her, why they did it, and what really happened the day she died were questions that Andrea’s only son Kevin fought years to find the answers to. Tune in to this episode to...

Episode 115: Accidental Attempted Assassin: Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco grew up in different states, had different interests, and never could have imagined how their paths would cross. Olga had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and Pearl had recently moved to the big city with hopes of making it on her own. Their paths intersected when Pearl met a private investigator who was investigating a slew of jewel thefts and needed her help, and Olga was his main...

Episode 114: The Tragic Murder of Grace Millane In 2018, Grace Millane took herself on a celebratory vacation after having graduated from college with a degree in marketing and advertising. She decided to take a gap year between graduation and joining the workforce, and traveled to Auckland, New Zealand. There, she met a guy on tinder that she really seemed to hit it off with. Though CCTV footage captures her elevator ride up to his hotel room, no such footage shows her leaving. This case is...

Episode 113: The Tragic Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum When LeeAnn Mangrum and her husband Terry divorced, it was an amicable split and they shared custody of their two children, Terry Jr. and Alicia. Terry married a woman named Kimberly, who hated LeeAnn, and influenced those around her to feel the same. On Sunday, September 8, 2002 LeeAnn’s Jeep was found submerged in water, and her body was found floating next to it. Was Kimberly the murderer, did she have help? Tune in to this episode to learn...

Episode 112: The Murder of Iana Kasian Listener request! In this episode, Abby covers the murder of Ukrainian-immigrant Iana Kassian, who worked so hard for an opportunity for a better life. Iana was a beautiful, kind, successful woman who moved to California in the interest of practicing law. One day, she met a rich man named Blake Leibel, and her whole life changed. Resources: (US only) Mental health crisis line: Dial 988 National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic...

Episode 111: John Brennan Crutchley: the Vampire Rapist In this episode, Allie brings us another bizarre and gruesome case. John Brennan Crutchley was a hard working engineer working in tech, whose high security clearance made him an excellent candidate for many positions. By day, he was your average guy, but by night he was something out of a horror movie. He wasn’t just a monster, he was a self-proclaimed vampire. Sources: Fascinating And Disturbing Facts About The Vampire Rapist, John...

Episode 110: Amy Carlson: Mother God In this episode, Abby brings us a cult under the name “Love Has Won.” The cult’s leader, self-proclaimed Mother God, was Amy Carlson. She reached most of their thousands of followers via Youtube videos and other social media outlets. Amy’s story is one of an ill woman battling her own inner demons, who disguised her illness as enlightenment and divinity. National Eating Disorder Association Sources

Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne Bates In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her last weeks alive really were. (TW for severe torture, assault, abuse, grooming, and...

Episode 108: Peter Keller: clothed and confident Vlogger We took a trip back in time and across the country to Washington state in 2012. The Keller’s were a seemingly typical, happy family. Wife and mother Lynnette Keller liked to post Youtube videos about scrapbooking and other creative activities, while their daughter Kaylene liked to vlog too. As it turns out, Peter Keller also liked to make videos, but his would prove haunting after the family’s home was set ablaze. In a mental health...

Episode 107: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 2) In our second and final installment on Alvin and Judith Neelley, we cover the two confirmed murders the couple committed, their capture, trials, and the aftermath. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency: Dial 988 Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) (Homepage | National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)) Rape, Abuse and Incest...

Episode 106: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 1) In part one of our two part series, we cover the early life and crimes of Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Adams. The couple viewed themselves as outlaws, believing it was them against the world. In this episode, we cover their childhoods, petty crimes and escalation to the first reported murder the couple committed together. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency: Dial 988 Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) National Sexual Assault...

Episode 105: The Murder of Betty Willis Betty Willis’s name may not sound familiar to you, but her voice might. She was a blues singer in the 1960s with a beautiful, soulful voice and a music career on the horizon. She ultimately gave up her entertainment career to focus on her child, and she returned to California. Fast forward to January 1, 2018, 76-year-old Betty Willis was found dead on a sidewalk. Her killer wasn’t formally sentenced until the fall of 2023. To learn more, tune in to this...

Episode 104: Staudte Family Murders In June 2013, 24-year old Sarah Staudte fell extremely ill, and doctors warned the family she would likely not pull through. It was tragic that a young, healthy woman was on her deathbed, but it soon came to light that this was not the only recent tragedy that had plagued the family. 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 103: Ted Bundy: Final Chapter (Part 3) In our third and final installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we discuss his second escape, the crimes he committed before he was finally captured, and the trials. We also discuss the horrifying details that Bundy provided long after his conviction, and then his ultimate execution. 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,...

Episode 102: Ted Bundy (Part 2) In our second installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we cover his crimes from 1974-1977 that targeted beautiful, bright, kind young women, and we wrap up with his first escape from incarceration. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway (tag and send to us to confirm!) -Email/DM proof of rating and reviewing the pod! -Extra entries for sharing multiple posts, tagging us in your story, and tagging friends in the...

Episode 101: Ted Bundy (Part 1) In this episode, we kick start our series on Ted Bundy. In true ATFTC fashion, we have psych corner, then jump into Ted’s childhood and cover his life through college. Lastly, we discuss his first confirmed victim as well as one he’s believed to have committed. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway (tag and send to us to confirm!) -Email/DM proof of rating and reviewing the pod! -Extra entries for sharing multiple...