Episodes
Part 2 of the Armin Meiwes bonus series with Dan Kelton and Jim Pitts. https://truecrime-grapple.captivate.fm/
Published 01/07/20
Part one of a 3 part bonus series discussing the Armin Meiwes case. Discussion with Dan Kelton and Jim Pitts Check out our webpage at https://truecrime-grapple.captivate.fm/ Donate to the show through our pay pal link on the webpage. Please rate the show 5 stars and leave a review on Itunes Leave a voicemail for the show on +1 302 468-7477
Published 12/31/19
Melanie McGuire had everything, a loving husband , 2 kids and about to move into a new house. There was just one issue, she was having an affair and wanted out of her marriage. Her solution? To kill her husband William and dismember his body into 3 suit cases. She'll be forever known as the 'Suitcase killer'. Show researched and written by Lana McCall, for enquiries contact her on [email protected] Narrated by Dan Kelton Music and editing by...
Published 12/23/19
On 1st July 2000, 8-year-old Sarah Payne disappeared. 17 days later, her significantly decomposed body was found in a field near the sleepy village of Pulborough, West Sussex. The investigation in its entirety cost around £3 million and eventually, an already convicted paedophile was captured and sentenced to life imprisonment. Sarah Payne’s murder rattled the nation, especially in the South East of England and immediate vicinity of the crime.. It was something almost unheard of. Much like...
Published 12/18/19
After  a decade of marital problems, 39-year-old flight attendant Helle Crafts finally decided to get a divorce from her domineering husband Richard.  On November 18, 1986, after a long flight from Frankfurt, Helle was dropped off by coworkers at her Newtown, Connecticut, home.  She was exhausted from the flight but excited to be getting home to her three children before a severe snowstorm was to hit later in the evening.  As her friends saw her off,  it didn’t cross their minds that it would...
Published 12/05/19
After  a decade of marital problems, 39-year-old flight attendant Helle Crafts finally decided to get a divorce from her domineering husband Richard.  On November 18, 1986, after a long flight from Frankfurt, Helle was dropped off by coworkers at her Newtown, Connecticut, home. She was exhausted from the flight but excited to be getting home to her three children before a severe snowstorm was to hit later in the evening.  As her friends saw her off, it didn’t cross their minds that it would...
Published 12/04/19
In this episode we dive into the life of Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell and his shocking murder. What is the legacy of Pantera and of Dimebag? One thing is for sure, he'll go down as a hell of a musician and his untimely death left a gaping hole in the music industry. Fb and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 [email protected] leave us a voicemail on +1 (302) 468-7477 Show written by Jim Pitts Narrated and edited by Dan Kelton Music by BaBaBeats Source Material Abbott,...
Published 11/20/19
In this episode we dive into the life of Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell and his shocking murder. What is the legacy of Pantera and of Dimebag? One thing is for sure, he'll go down as a hell of a musician and his untimely death left a gaping hole in the music industry. Fb and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 [email protected] leave us a voicemail on +1 (302) 468-7477 Show written by Jim Pitts Narrated and edited by Dan Kelton Music by BaBaBeats Source Material Abbott,...
Published 11/20/19
Domestic abuse affects many and can often turn deadly. In Episode 25 we go to Wakefield in England where in 2012, Elisa Frank was a victim of such abuse. Ahmad Otak came to the UK from Afghanistan and with him brought his baggage which manifested itself in terrible violence in the for of domestic abuse. His victims were not only Elisa, but also and fatally her Sister and best friend. Show Written, narrated and edited by Dan Kelton. Music by BaBaBeats [email protected] FB and Insta...
Published 11/05/19
Domestic abuse affects many and can often turn deadly. In Episode 25 we go to Wakefield in England where in 2012, Elisa Frank was a victim of such abuse. Ahmad Otak came to the UK from Afghanistan and with him brought his baggage which manifested itself in terrible violence in the for of domestic abuse. His victims were not only Elisa, but also and fatally her Sister and best friend. Show Written, narrated and edited by Dan Kelton. Music by BaBaBeats [email protected] FB and Insta...
Published 11/05/19
On September 22, 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart of Pocatello, Idaho, spent a Friday evening with her boyfriend and two classmates while housesitting for relatives. In the midst of some unusual power outages at the house, the boys depart for the night, leaving Cassie to her house sitting duties frightened and alone. No one would hear from her for two days, until her relatives come back from their trip to find Cassie’s body lying in a pool of blood in their living room. Show written...
Published 10/23/19
On September 22, 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart of Pocatello, Idaho, spent a Friday evening with her boyfriend and two classmates while housesitting for relatives. In the midst of some unusual power outages at the house, the boys depart for the night, leaving Cassie to her house sitting duties frightened and alone. No one would hear from her for two days, until her relatives come back from their trip to find Cassie’s body lying in a pool of blood in their living room. Show written...
Published 10/23/19
With news that Richard Huckle A.K.A the gap year pedo was killed in prison on Sunday just passed i thought it was only fitting to do a little bonus show. Way back in episode 5 of the TCG show i covered Richard Huckle and the trail of destruction he left behind him. Follow our social media FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 [email protected] www.patreon.com/truecrimegrapple Leave us a voice mail +1 (302) 468-7477
Published 10/15/19
Bonus show with True Crime Grapple writer Jim Pitts as we discuss his first full case, episode 12, The KFC murders. Go into depth on most aspects of the case as well as Jim's personal connections to the case. Sorry for some back ground noise in parts as this was a last minute thing. FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 www.patreon.com/truecrimegrapple [email protected]
Published 10/15/19
With news that Richard Huckle A.K.A the gap year pedo was killed in prison on Sunday just passed i thought it was only fitting to do a little bonus show. Way back in episode 5 of the TCG show i covered Richard Huckle and the trail of destruction he left behind him. Follow our social media FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 [email protected] www.patreon.com/truecrimegrapple Leave us a voice mail +1 (302) 468-7477
Published 10/15/19
Bonus show with True Crime Grapple writer Jim Pitts as we discuss his first full case, episode 12, The KFC murders. Go into depth on most aspects of the case as well as Jim's personal connections to the case. Sorry for some back ground noise in parts as this was a last minute thing. FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 www.patreon.com/truecrimegrapple [email protected]
Published 10/15/19
Hinterkaifeck! In Germany and beyond it's a legendary unsolved tale of horror committed against one family and their maid. Unfortunately even today, the massacre still doesn't make sense but is and will always be a favourite means of discussion between true crime fans. FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 email [email protected] Call the show and leave a voicemail +1 (302) 468-7477 Please rate and leave a review on Itunes. Show written by Jim Pitts Narrated by Dan...
Published 10/09/19
Hinterkaifeck! In Germany and beyond it's a legendary unsolved tale of horror committed against one family and their maid. Unfortunately even today, the massacre still doesn't make sense but is and will always be a favourite means of discussion between true crime fans. FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 email [email protected] Call the show and leave a voicemail +1 (302) 468-7477 Please rate and leave a review on Itunes. Show written by Jim Pitts Narrated by Dan...
Published 10/09/19
Jemma Lilley had ambitions, she had a bucket list. Shockingly, on that list was murder. Along with her submissive and equally derranged friend Trudi Lenon, the pair would commit one of the most horrendous acts of the past few years on the innocent Aaron Pajich Sweetman. Show written and narrated by Dan Kelton Music and editing by BaBaBeats FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 Email [email protected] Show Sponsor Jim Pitts key to the world travel, for your travel needs...
Published 09/24/19
Jemma Lilley had ambitions, she had a bucket list. Shockingly, on that list was murder. Along with her submissive and equally derranged friend Trudi Lenon, the pair would commit one of the most horrendous acts of the past few years on the innocent Aaron Pajich Sweetman. Show written and narrated by Dan Kelton Music and editing by BaBaBeats FB and Insta @truecrimegrapple Twitter @TCG3682 Email [email protected] Show Sponsor Jim Pitts key to the world travel, for your travel needs...
Published 09/24/19
It was the spring of 1989 and 21-year-old Texas pre-med student Mark Kilroy had been looking forward to spending his spring break vacation with friends along the United States-Mexico border. After a night of partying in the Mexican town of Matamoros, Mark and his friends headed back to Brownsville, Texas. At some point, the friends realized Mark wasn’t with them anymore, and no amount of searching turned him up. One month later, his remains would be found in a cauldron used in what appeared...
Published 09/12/19
It was the spring of 1989 and 21-year-old Texas pre-med student Mark Kilroy had been looking forward to spending his spring break vacation with friends along the United States-Mexico border. After a night of partying in the Mexican town of Matamoros, Mark and his friends headed back to Brownsville, Texas. At some point, the friends realized Mark wasn’t with them anymore, and no amount of searching turned him up. One month later, his remains would be found in a cauldron used in what appeared...
Published 09/12/19
It was the spring of 1989 and 21-year-old Texas pre-med student Mark Kilroy had been looking forward to spending his spring break vacation with friends along the United States-Mexico border. After a night of partying in the Mexican town of Matamoros, Mark and his friends headed back to Brownsville, Texas. At some point, the friends realized Mark wasn’t with them anymore, and no amount of searching turned him up. One month later, his remains would be found in a cauldron used in what...
Published 09/03/19
It was the spring of 1989 and 21-year-old Texas pre-med student Mark Kilroy had been looking forward to spending his spring break vacation with friends along the United States-Mexico border. After a night of partying in the Mexican town of Matamoros, Mark and his friends headed back to Brownsville, Texas. At some point, the friends realized Mark wasn’t with them anymore, and no amount of searching turned him up. One month later, his remains would be found in a cauldron used in what...
Published 09/03/19
Myself and TCG writer Jim Pitts discuss our most recent episode "No one wins tonight" that Jim researched and wrote. This would've been a Patreon only episode but we wanted to give you all a freebie so you can sample it. For future bonus shows go to www.patreon.com/truecrimegrapple and sign up on the "Murder tier" for $5 a month to get early access to shows as well as bonus episodes. @truecrimegrapple on FB and Insta @TCG3682 on Twitter
Published 08/21/19