Megan and Charnell are on vacation this week so we are dropping for you bonus case from 2023 that was previously released as exclusive content for our Patreon's only. This the case of Minnie Dean- and comes with historical perspective on "baby farming" We will be back next week with a new episode and hope you enjoy this look into what bonus content is like! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience |...

The conclusion to the heartbreaking and disturbing case of Shad Thyrion, may he rest in peace. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Sources cited within audio

Today Megan is bringing us two-part coverage on a very gruesome and disturbing case that took place in 2022. Shad was murdered and dismembered in his own home by a woman he called a friend. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Sources cited within the show

David Spanbauer was the type of serial killer and rapist that was never going to stop until he got caught. The unfortunate reality is that he had been caught after his first crimes, he had been sentenced to decades in prison... and yet he was released to continue to spread his horror where he makes up for lost time. David's crimes led to a  change in laws we just wish it hadn't been at the expense of innocent lives.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a...

Evelyn Hartley was a studious and steadfast 15 year old girl, just living a normal life with her parents and siblings in La Crosse Wisconsin. One night she took a babysitting job for her father's co- worker (a college professor) and never returned. The disappearance is mysterious and the later confession even more mysterious. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music...

Martha Moxley was only 15 years old when she was found brutally murdered in her own yard in a very affluent neighborhood in Connecticut. The case went unsolved for decades until books and probs into the case drew more attention to it and an arrest and conviction was made- but technically the murder still remains unsolved today.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience |...

Today Megan brings us a powerful case of self defense in a murder for hire that went wrong for both perpetrators in this case, and went right for the victim. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  Sources cited within episode Japanese scientists make robot face with living skin that can smile (msn.com) 

Judy Hand was only 15 years old when she went missing while walking to babysit her cousin in 1971. Two weeks later her body was found with very little forensic evidence to guide the investigation. Now over 50 years later the Hand family still does not have answers on the who or why of this life shattering tragedy. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By:...

Tim Corbett comes back to join the show today to tell us about his recent solved cases and what it is like to work with a private investigator.  Tim and his colleagues have put over 400 people in prison for homicide, handled over 1,100 death investigations and solved 33 cold case murders.  Interview conducted with Tim September 8, 2024 Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience |...

Marcus was removed from his biological mother at the age of three for abuse and neglect concerns. He was placed by a private agency into the home of Liz and David Carroll. What happens within months of being place in their care is unthinkable and tragic and has led to many policy and law changes. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael...

18 year old Lloyd Bogle and 16 year old Patricia Kalitzke had been sweethearts for a little over a month when in January 1956 their lives were cut short while parking in a popular spot for lovers. At the time, there was very little evidence to go by to bring any closure to the hearts of the devastated families. It would take 65 years before that closure finally came. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience |...

Phil and Kathrine Ranzo were hardworking Modesto California parents to a 10 year old son Mark when their lives were brutally cut short all over the greed of four teenage boys. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell  A162633.PDF (ca.gov) press-release-4-14-2023-Maria.pdf (stanislaus-da.org) Another participant in the...

Adam Chase loved spending time with his son, his family and playing video games. Adam's parents became suspicious when his wife said he walked away from their home after an argument about his addiction to gaming got heated.  When Adam had not returned in 24 hours it was his mother who reported him missing instead of his high school sweetheart, Rose.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience |...

Amy Bishop was a Harvard University PhD graduate (and she wanted everyone she met to know it) a mother of four, and University of Alabama Huntsville associate professor. Her life by appearances only seemed perfect. Until one day she opens fire at a staff meeting and kills three of her colleagues execution style, and police are forced to deep dive into Amy's dark past and discover she is responsible for more than just the senseless murder of three innocent people.  Join Patreon here to binge...

Rosemarie Nitribitt was one of Germany's highest paid luxury call girls of her time. When she was found brutally strangled to death with all of her luxurious possessions still in the home, and many high profile clients- police have their work cut out for them to solve the case-and it only gets more complicated two years later when another luxury call girl is found murdered her in her home under similar circumstances.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a...

Johnny and Christale Careaga were a happy big blended family that enjoyed running multiple businesses together in their community. Unfortunately, Johnny also got himself wrapped up in an illegal business that ended up taking his life, his wife and two of their innocent children as well. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By:...

Natalia Grace born with a rare form of dwarfism was adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at the age of 4 but when that adoptive placement did not work out, Natalia was dropped off at a private adoption agency in Florida where she was then adopted by the Barnett family. What ensues over the next several years from 2010-2014 is a series of abuse, manipulation and neglect. This was a heavily requested case (thanks to all who requested it) and although a popular story- one that is bananas enough we...

Natalia Grace born with a rare form of dwarfism was adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at the age of 4 but when that adoptive placement did not work out, Natalia was dropped off at a private adoption agency in Florida where she was then adopted by the Barnett family. What ensues over the next several years from 2010-2014 is a series of abuse, manipulation and neglect. This was a heavily requested case (thanks to all who requested it) and although a popular story- one that is bananas enough we...

This one was a lot of fun to research- sometimes here at crime curious we like to take a break from murder and bring you other crimes....so today we are bringing you the good old fashion crime pirate story of Black Sam Bellamy- his reign as a notorious pirate didn't last long, but he left an impression on history from the Golden Pirate Age. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience |...

Have you ever played the game Bridge? Me either. It looks hard- but Joseph here made quite a name and living for himself on the game. He had it all- a yacht, several houses, cars and lots and lots of women.....his lifestyle came with everything including enemies apparently. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By:...

Sophie Elliott was a recently graduated 22 year old beautiful woman with a new job and ready to begin her adult life. She recently ended her relationship with 33 year old Clayton Weatherston a university tutor that worked at the same university Sophie had attended. Clayton could not cope with Sophie ending their unhealthy relationship just as she learned she would be moving for her first after college professional job. On his birthday just before Sophie leaves Clayton Weatherston does the...

Today we bring you a case all the way back from the 1940's era. David Bacon was a hero in cinema. However, he would not be able to enjoy his fame because the role he was best known for "The Masked Marvel" did not release until after his tragic and still unsolved murder.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell...

Megan is back from her conference and we are changing it up just a little with an unusual stalker case or if Megan has her way it is a haunted house that wants to eat people (insert nervous laugh here). Regardless- the facts are Mr. and Mrs. Broaddus have bought the home of their dreams and excited to move in after renovations are done. That is, until they begin receiving unsettling, creepy and threatening letters in their mailbox warning them that The Watcher is watching and waiting for...

We are BACK after a small hiatus while Charnell delt with a family emergency. Thanks for understanding!  Jennifer Mee along with her then boyfriend Lamont Newton and friend Laron Raiford conspired together to use Jennifer as bait to lure people to a secluded area to rob them at gunpoint. When Shannon Griffin fights back, his life is tragically taken over 50.00 and lives are forever changed. Jennifer had big plans for herself especially after she was once famous for having the hiccups for...