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Episode 214: The Abduction of Kari SwensonKari Swenson was just 23 years old when she was a world biathlon competitor and athlete. On July 15, 1984, she was out for a training run in the Ulerys Lake area in Montana, she was abducted by a survivalist father-son duo, Don and Dan Nichols, who planned to force Kari to marry 19 year old Dan. When she didn’t return to the ranch she worked on, a search party set out to find her. When two of the searchers found Kari tied up, a chaotic scene unfolded in which one man lost his life and Kari nearly lost hers. She is only alive today due to her perseverance, resilience, and physical strength. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.pod LinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:1234567891011

Episode 213: The Murder of Sidney WellsSidney Wells was headed into his senior year of college with the world at his feet. He had dreams of becoming a journalist and maybe enlisting in the Navy. His life was cut short when he was murdered in the condo he shared with his brother Sam and their roommate, Thayne Smika. The investigation led to Thayne, but by the time they had enough evidence, he was in the wind. A Hollywood connection brought Sid’s case to the national media, but his case is still open. If you have any information as to Thayne Smika’s whereabouts, please call Boulder Police Department (303) 441-3333 , your local FBI field office, or your nearest American embassy or consulate. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.pod LinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:12345678

Episode 212: Linda Culbertson; the Murder of Donald PierceLinda Culbertson was a single mother of 3 who began a secretarial job working at the law office of Attorney Donald Pierce. While all who knew Don said he was a kind, hard working man who was madly in love with his wife, Linda perceived every interaction differently. In 1989 when Don was murdered at the office, few were in the building to say what happened. Investigators then uncovered a trail of jealousy, deceit, obsession and some — interesting — office supplies. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.pod LinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:Snapped, Season 28 Episode 6, Linda Culbertson123456

Episode 211: The Magee Family MurdersOur case brings us to the Covington, Louisiana area where Adrienne and Jamie Magee fell in love and welcomed 3 beautiful children. Behind closed doors though, the couple’s marriage suffered. After Adrienne had had enough, she and the children moved out. In spring 2007, when Jamie realized Adrienne wasn’t coming back to him, he took his rage out on his family. His actions ended the lives of two people and landed him on death row. DVThe Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 https://nrcdv.org/MH/SUDhttps://www.samhsa.gov/https://mentalhealthhotline.org/https://www.nami.org/https://211.org/get-help/substance-useTune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.pod LinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources123456American Monster S5E2

Episode 210: The Black Swan MurderAshley Byers met Douglas Benefield at an event and just 13 days later, the couple married. Doug was in his 50s, a widower, raising a teenage daughter on his own while Ashley was a ballerina and model. Their marriage deteriorated prior to the birth of the couple’s daughter, and they spent years on and off again. In September 2020, Ashley ran to a neighbors home in a panic asking them to call 911. She had shot Doug. She claims she killed him in self defense, critics argue it was cold blooded murder. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.pod LinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources: SERIALLY 48 Hours Parts 1 & 21https://www.stephensfuneralhome.org/obituaries/Renee-Cousar-Benefield?obId=680906234567

Episode 209: The Clearfield RapistMark Douglas Burns is a convicted rapist and murderer who committed brutal assaults as the early 1970s, with his last confirmed in 2001. In the 2010s, through genetic genealogy, he was linked to 11 open cases spanning different states and many years. He was called the “Clearfield rapist” until investigators learned the real name of the man they were hunting for. He is currently serving a 242 year prison sentence. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources1234567 Evil Lives Here S13E5

Episode 208: The Life and Murder of Selena QuintanillaSelena Quintanilla, named the “Queen of Tijano music,” was an American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon who topped the charts in the 80s and 90s. Her career skyrocketed to global fame, but it was cut short when her path crossed with Yolanda Salvidar. Yolanda claimed to be Selena’s biggest fan, and formed a relationship with the star. Yolanda became the fan-club manager, headed two of Selena’s boutique’s, and became a dear friend of hers. When Yolanda’s embezzlement was uncovered, Selena ended their friendship, and Yolanda’s anger turned to a deadly rage. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: @about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 207: The Murder of Carlene ConleyIn March 2015, Paige Conley called 9-1-1 to report she had found her mother dead. When officers arrived, they found Paige covered in her mother’s blood. Paige’s statements as to what happened were ever changing, and soon the history of Paige’s violence toward her mother was revealed. It wasn’t until a trial in 2017 that the truth came out. US National Domestic Violence Resources: thehotline.org; Call 1800-799-7233, or text START to 88788 Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources: 123456Evil Lives Here S14E06

Episode 206: The Death of Ashley FallisOn New Year's Eve 2011, a party turns deadly in the home of Tom and Ashley Fallis. After Ashley is pronounced dead, her death is quickly ruled a suicide, despite Ashley's Family and many others suspecting that not to be true. After a few years, 48 hours put out an episode that reopened the entire investigation, which led her husband Tom to stand trial... But was the initial finding correct? Or was there more to this chilling December 30th?Skippers: 19:50(TW: Mental Health, Suicidality, Miscarriage)Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:12345

Episode 205: The Lawson Family Murders Charles “Charlie” Lawson and his wife Fannie married in 1911 and went on to start a large family. In 1929, the Lawsons had a successful tobacco farm and a little cabin that housed their family of 9. For unknown (but debated) reasons, Charlie Lawson murdered 7 of his 8 children on Christmas Day before taking his own life, leaving his eldest teenage son the lone survivor of the family. (TW: child murder, incest, suicide)Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources12345678910

Episode 204: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 4)In our fourth and final part covering this case, we conclude our deep dive about the murders of Shanann, Bella and Cece Watts by husband and father Chris Watts. We discuss Chris’ experience in prison, love interests, and recent interviews as well as discuss some of the possible related psychology as it pertains to him. We also discuss his family, Shanann’s family and the actions they’ve taken since the murders. Referenced levity video: Precious Plum Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 203: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 3)In part 3 of this series, we unpack what was believed in 2018 to have really happened the day Shanann, Bella, and Cece disappeared up to and including the discovery of their remains. (TW: murder of children, miscarriage, etc.)Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 202: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 2)In part 2 of this series, we take a deeper dive into the final months prior to Shanann’s disappearance. Her six week trip to North Carolina to visit family, and what Chris was up to for the five weeks before he joined them. After his family’s disappearance, Chris’ strange behavior set alarm bells off to investigators, and his bizarre statements to them sealed the deal. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 201: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 1)Happy Thanksgiving! For Part 1 of a multipart Deep Dive, Abby covers the background and surface information known between Chris, Shanann, Bella and Celeste (“Cece”) Watts. In 2010, Shanann Rzucek met Chris Watts and the couple instantly hit it off. After marrying in the fall of 2012, they soon welcomed daughters Bella and Celeste. While the lens through Shanann’s Facebook page showed a happy, doting family, the truth was much darker. In part 1 of this series, we take a dive into Shanann and Chris’ early lives and early relationship until the disappearance of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste.Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 200: The Murder of Terry DolowyIn 1985, Terry Dolowy was only 24 years old when her decapitated remains were found set ablaze. Investigators combed over the scene and the very little evidence available to them, but her case quickly grew cold. DNA technology was minimal at best, and much of the evidence in her case had to wait decades before proper testing was available. It wasn’t until 2023 that investigators had a promising DNA match, and in 2024 that man was arrested and charged in her murder. Her case is currently unsolved, though many are hopeful that justice will be served with a conviction. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources12345678910111213141516

Episode 199: Roundtable: The Perfect NeighborIn this episode, we have a chatty roundtable and debrief about the hit Netflix documentary “The Perfect Neighbor” in which Ajike “AJ” Owens is shot and killed by her neighbor Susan Lorincz through a closed door. After more than a year of tension between the two, and several calls made by Susan to 9-1-1 over AJ’s and other children playing near her home, the tension reached a point of no return when AJ was shot outside Susan’s home. We highly recommend watching the documentary prior to listening to this episode!Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 198: Omaima Nelson and the murder of Bill NelsonOmaima was born in the late 1960s and was raised in Cairo, Egypt as one of 16 children. After her parents divorce, she went with her mother to live in an impoverished part of the country. She moved to America at 18 when she married an American man, but she was divorced and working as a model and sex worker when she met 56 year old Bill Nelson when she was 22. The couple had a seemingly happy relationship until Thanksgiving in November of 1991, the last time any of Bill’s family would ever hear from him. What followed was a gruesome discovery including dismemberment, castration, cannibalism, and more, as well as a trial that revealed the true horrors of Omaima’s earliest years. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Orchid ProjectSources

Episode 197: Teresita Basa: The Voice from Beyond In February 1977, the 15th floor of an apartment building on the north side of Chicago filled with smoke. Neighbors called for help and firefighters arrived to the scene, where they found the smoke coming from a single apartment. Once inside, they found a mattress in flames. Once the flames were extinguished, they learned it wasn’t the scene of just an arson, but a homicide. Teresita Basa’s body was found in her apartment, and the fire had destroyed their hopes for evidence. In August of that year, Dr. Jose Chua and his wife Remy claimed to have a lead in the murder; further, they claimed the information came from Teresita herself. Her spirit, that is. In this episode, we discuss how Teresita’s murder was solved. Do you believe she aided in her own murder investigation? (Skippers: 16:00) Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources1234567891011

Episode 196: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 4)Welcome to the fourth and final part of our Dean Corll series! With Dean dead, the investigators turned to David and Wayne to fill in the blanks. Wayne led investigators to the boat shed and other dump sites, revealing the mass graves and levels of depravity they inflicted on their victims. We discuss their trials, the aftermath, potential Gacy links, and the recent interview with Wayne. Note!! We are taking a mini break, and will be back at it on Halloween! There won’t be a new episode until then, however we are ever present on our Instagram, @about.time.for.true.crime.pod and we would love to see you there. Thank you for your continued support, we are nose booping you all!Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 195: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 3)In part 3, we continue discussing the series of horrific crimes Dean committed with the help of David Brooks, and now Wayne Henley. We cover Wayne’s introduction, early life, his role in the crimes, and how he ultimately ended Dean’s life. We compare and contrast David Brooks and Wayne Henley, and how integral they were to Dean’s plan. Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources