Crime Curious

February 20, 2026 Marked the 10 year anniversary of the horrific events that took place on a cold night in Kalamazoo Michigan. In this re-do case special we cover the crimes of Jason Dalton who claimed the Uber drive share app he used to pick up passengers told him who should live and who should die.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Neighbors say Kalamazoo shooting suspect 'liked guns' (freep.com) Managing the Response to a Mobile Mass Shooting | National Police Foundation https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/03/19/uber-call-botched-kalamazoo-shootings/81915560 Lawyer for Michigan Uber Driver's Family Shares New Details on Alleged Shooting Spree - ABC News (go.com) Kalamazoo shooter saw 'devil' on Uber app and blames visions for killing spree | Michigan | The Guardian

In June 2011, two‑year‑old October “Toby” Perez was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital with catastrophic injuries—injuries prosecutors later said were the result of months of hidden abuse inside a cramped Great Falls, Montana home. Her mother’s boyfriend, David Wayne Hyslop, was soon charged with deliberate homicide, a crime that would expose alarming failures in the systems meant to protect vulnerable children.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Recent tragedies cast doubt on Montana's child-protection services Death of toddler October Perez: Hyslop guilty Hyslop relief request denied – Hi-Line Today Murder by Child Protective Services in Great Falls Montana - Lawless America Judge denies Hyslop's request for post-conviction relief

On a frigid November night in 1989, 21‑year‑old David Braley slipped out of the Take Five Music Hall in Concord, New Hampshire—and vanished into the darkness. Four months later, his badly beaten body surfaced in the Merrimack River, miles away in Manchester. What happened in the hours between those two moments has haunted investigators and Braley’s family for more than three decades.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Disappearance and Death of David Braley | New Hampshire Department of Justice The Suspicious Death of David Braley: Concord, NH Cold Case, 1989 — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime New Hampshire cold case: Who killed David Braley?

When 16‑year‑old Laurie Show was found brutally attacked in her Lancaster, Pennsylvania home, the community was shaken to its core. What unfolded next was a chilling story of obsessive jealousy, escalating harassment, and a deadly plan carried out by classmates Lisa Michelle Lambert and Tabitha Buck, with the help of Lawrence “Butch” Yunkin.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Tabitha Buck freed on parole after serving nearly 28 years in prison for 1991 murder of Laurie Show Lisa Michelle Lambert | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Crime Library – Criminal Minds & Methods Laurie Show Endured Jealousy-Fueled Campaign of Terror Before Murder Legacy: The Untold Story of Laurie Show and the Law That Changed Pennsylvania's Stalking Protections - US Liberty

When Christian Griggs arrived at his estranged wife’s family home in October 2013 to pick up his four‑year‑old daughter, the visit ended in tragedy. Moments after calling his father for help, Christian was found face‑down on the porch with six gunshot wounds—four of them in his back. His father‑in‑law, Pastor Pat Chisenhall, claimed self‑defense, and no criminal charges were filed. But years later, a civil jury ruled that Chisenhall was responsible for Christian’s wrongful death, rejecting the self‑defense narrative and awarding damages to Christian’s daughter. The case continues to raise questions about investigative failures, racial bias, and a family’s long fight for accountability.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell In Harnett County, family wants justice in son’s death | Raleigh News & Observer Christian Griggs Murder: Where is Pat Chisenhall Today? Laid bare Katie Griggs: Where is Christian Griggs' Ex-Wife Today? In Harnett County, family wants justice in son’s death | Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice For Son's Killing By a Local White Pastor (17) Facebook

On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare. Investigators traced Kevin’s last messages to the rural home of Mark Latunski, a man with a long history of severe mental illness and alarming behavior. What police found there stunned even seasoned detectives. This episode examines Kevin’s vibrant life, the digital trail that led authorities to the truth, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to slip through the cracks. It’s a story of a community shaken, a family forever changed, and the urgent questions raised about safety in the age of online connection.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Police release gruesome details in Michigan Grindr slaying (nbcnews.com) Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com) Documents reveal Mark David Latunski's long pattern of disturbing behavior (abc12.com) Parents of slain Swartz Creek man talk about son, homicide investigation - mlive.com= great article about kevin UM-Flint students, staff share memories of Kevin Bacon - mlive.com great article with info from friends Husband of accused killer Mark Latunski speaks out to defend himself, reacts to social media claims | News | wnem.com Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle.  In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his best friend in his home. What followed was a twisted mix of betrayal, drugs, and a crime so bizarre it still sits on the edge of urban legend. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Degenerates (2021) - IMDb Robert Allen Beckowitz (1948-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial The Murder of Robert Beckowitz: One of Detroit’s Most Vile Cases | by Amanda Barker | Medium The Murder of Robert Beckowitz - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki The Devil is in the Details – Loof Lirpa

This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a quiet Colorado community. For decades, the case sat cold despite tireless investigative work. In this episode, we trace the shocking violence of that night, the forensic dead ends, and the breakthrough that finally came nearly 40 years later through forensic genealogy. What unfolds is a story of persistence, science, and a family’s long wait for justice

The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef 30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423 Susan Smith - Wikipedia Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her story emerged, investigators began to suspect that the real story was far darker than anyone imagined. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef 30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423 Susan Smith - Wikipedia Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

In November 2020, 19‑year‑old Andrew Sorenson disappeared from Spokane, Washington. For nearly a year, his family searched for answers—until an abandoned Honda Accord revealed the truth no parent should ever face. Inside its trunk lay Andrew’s body, bound with zip ties and wrapped in tape, the victim of a brutal killing that would later ignite national outrage.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   'Evil came over you': Man who brutally killed 19-year-old he falsely accused of sex trafficking gets 25 years in prison Man who allegedly killed daughter’s boyfriend is no ‘hero,’ grieving family says Andrew Sorensen’s body went unnoticed for a year. Now a dad claims it was justice for trafficked daughter | The Independent Spokane parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking Washington parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking | The Daily Chronicle John Eisenman Charged With Murder Of Andrew Sorensen Spokane Couple Admits to Killing Daughter's Ex, Falsely Accusing Him of Selling Their Daughter to Seattle-Based Sex Trafficking Ring

While on break for the holiday season, we decided to re-release a missing person case that still needs attention. Jaden Leigh Carpenter also known as "Shug" has been missing since October 7, 2022. She was last known to be with her boyfriend, James Tyson Reece at his home in Culleoka Tennessee. Her family is still asking for anyone who might know about her whereabouts or what may have happened to Jaden to please contact Lieutenant Samuel Voss at (931) 375-8602. 

In March 1994, the quiet suburb of Carmel, Indiana was shattered by the brutal murders of siblings Lisa and Nick Allemenos, and their family friend Chris James. What began as a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into one of Hamilton County’s most savage crimes—three young lives cut short in a chilling act of betrayal and violence. In this episode, we unravel the events leading up to that night, the shocking details of the crime, and the trial that followed. Through court records, survivor accounts, and community reflections, we explore how a senseless decision over drugs and money left a lasting scar on an entire town.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Nicholas George “Nick” Allemenos (1976-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial Lisa Nicole Allemenos (1980-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial Christopher Edward “Chris” James (1970-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial Kofi Modibo Ajabu Seeks Clemency for 240-Year Sentence - Capital B News Kofi Modibo Ajabu v. State of Indiana :: 1998 :: Supreme Court of Indiana Decisions :: Indiana Case Law :: Indiana Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia IM Crime Files: Deadly Decisions - Indianapolis Monthly 25 years later: 1994 Carmel triple murder tore families apart, brought unlikely friends together Convicted killer suspected in attack on prison guard | wthr.com

On November 22, 1976, Katherine Callaway Hall was approached by Phillip Garrido outside a California supermarket. What began as a seemingly innocent request for a ride quickly turned into a nightmare. Garrido handcuffed and bound Hall, driving her to a storage facility in Reno, Nevada.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Jaycee Dugard. A Stolen Life: A Memoir. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4516-2918-7. Rape victim describes Garrido’s attack | The Seattle Times Phillip Garrido's Previous Victim Recalls Her 8-Hour Terror Former victim locks eyes with Garrido in court Garrido hearing attracts 1976 victim Jaycee Dugard kidnap suspect used bondage, captivity in past - CNN.com

When a late-night drive turned into a deadly ambush, 24-year-old Cherica Adams made a desperate 911 call that would expose a chilling conspiracy—and save her unborn son. This episode unravels the tragic case of Cherica’s murder, the shocking involvement of former NFL player Rae Carruth, and the miraculous survival of Chancellor Lee Adams, whose life stands as a testament to resilience, justice, and a mother’s final act of courage.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Chancellor Lee Adams turns 26 – WSOC TV Rae Carruth murder case, Charlotte NC crime, 25 years later | Charlotte Observer Transcript of 911 call from Cherica Adams | DocumentCloud Cherica Adams Murder: Where Are Rae Carruth and Van Watkins Now? Update Rae Carruth - Wikipedia

When 55-year-old Greg Fleniken checked into the MCM Eleganté Hotel in Beaumont, Texas, he expected a quiet night: popcorn, a candy bar, and cable TV. But by morning, he was dead—face down on the floor, cigarette still in hand, door locked from the inside. No blood. No bruises. No signs of foul play. Authorities assumed a heart attack. But the autopsy told a different and gruesome reality.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Insane Story of Room 348: How Toothpaste and a Bullet Cracked the Case | True Crime | by Mr. O | Medium He Died Alone in Room 348. The Truth Took Years to Surface The Story of Room 348: How Toothpaste and a Bullet Cracked the Case - Thar Tribune

This is the conclusion to our interview with Heather—a woman whose childhood was shaped by the shadows of crime and loss. Her father was incarcerated for murder, and her beloved mother battled alcoholism until it claimed her life. Left to navigate a world of instability and stigma, Heather faced choices that could have easily led her down a darker path. But this is not a story of defeat. It’s a story of resilience. Heather opens up about what it’s like to grow up on the "other side" of a crime—not as the perpetrator or the victim, but as the child left behind. She shares how grief, shame, and survival shaped her early years, and how she ultimately forged a new identity rooted in strength, compassion, and purpose. Today, Heather is a thriving, successful member of society, and her journey offers a rare glimpse into the long-term ripple effects of incarceration—and the power of healing. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to rewrite your story when the odds are stacked against you.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

In this powerful and deeply personal two part episode, we sit down with Heather—a woman whose childhood was shaped by the shadows of crime and loss. Her father was incarcerated for murder, and her beloved mother battled alcoholism until it claimed her life. Left to navigate a world of instability and stigma, Heather faced choices that could have easily led her down a darker path. But this is not a story of defeat. It’s a story of resilience. Heather opens up about what it’s like to grow up on the "other side" of a crime—not as the perpetrator or the victim, but as the child left behind. She shares how grief, shame, and survival shaped her early years, and how she ultimately forged a new identity rooted in strength, compassion, and purpose. Today, Heather is a thriving, successful member of society, and her journey offers a rare glimpse into the long-term ripple effects of incarceration—and the power of healing. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to rewrite your story when the odds are stacked against you.   Based on our own interview completed with Heather on 11/5/2025 Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell

After a late-night car crash in Marrero, Louisiana, Shane Fell vanished without a trace—leaving behind only a shoe and a trail of questions. In this episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of Shane Michael Fell, a 36-year-old technical advisor who crashed his car on River Road in the early hours of June 10, 2011. Shane climbed out of the wreckage and spoke coherently with his brother by phone, assuring him he was uninjured and waiting to be picked up. But by the time help arrived just twenty minutes later, Shane was gone. No signs of foul play, no activity on his bank cards, and no confirmed sightings since. Was it head trauma, a voluntary escape, or something more sinister? Join us as we unravel the mystery that still haunts his family and the community. 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   The Disappearance of Shane Fell - Disappeared Man Vanished From Scene of Accident: Where Is Shane Fell? | by Jenn Baxter | Medium Facebook Shane Fell | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom Shane Michael Fell – The Charley Project

In the icy stillness of a Maine winter night in 1951, a chilling scream shattered the quiet at the Bowdoin Courts Apartments. When police arrived, they found Eva Cooper—nude, bound, and barely conscious—on the living room floor. Her husband, Lancelot Cooper, a respected welder and former city councilor, lay dead in the bedroom, brutally hacked with a meat cleaver. What began as a bizarre home invasion quickly unraveled into a tangled web of past relationships, masked intruders, and a desperate call made with Eva’s teeth.    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   Stories from Maine: Brunswick’s red scarf murder Lancelot Cooper murder - Newspapers.com™ The Bizarre Case of Lancelot Cooper — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime Lancelot Cooper - Wikipedia