True Crime BnB

This episode confronts the sanitized narratives that have always obscured the brutal truth of racial terrorism in America. This isn’t just history—it’s true crime that was never treated as such. From lynchings to massacres buried beneath smug silence, this legacy of violence shaped communities, policies, and the contemporary distrust that many Black Americans have towards law enforcement and institutions.The communities included within this episode, listed in the time stamps below, were devastated for the flimsiest of excuses and then buried without justice or acknowledgement. Most of us were never taught that these atrocities not only happened, but were common occurrences. This episode is not comfortable. It’s not tidy. It's long, exhausting, and necessary. These crimes must be considered together to reveal the longstanding pattern of abuse, torture, and terror that African Americans have experienced since long before Emancipation. What happens when horrific crimes are woven into the fabric of a nation? And what does justice look like when the record itself has been whitewashed?Listeners who come to true crime for mystery will find something deeper here: the mystery of memory, the crime of erasure, and truths that refuse to stay buried. May you leave with compassion for the valid sense of fear that has been handed down through generations of Black Americans. -----Also dropping today: the first two episodes of I Must Have Forgotten, a serial memoir that explores memory, laughter, grief, and forgiveness. It is a celebration of the small moments of everyday life. -----00:01:15 Content Advisory & Introduction00:05:35 Historical Context00:19:04 NYC Draft Riot (1863, NY)00:24:45 Simpsonville Massacre (1865, TN)00:27:22 Fort Pillow Massacre (1864, KY)00:40:28 Lynchings and Sundown Towns00:47:52 Juneteenth00:53:19 Memphis Massacre (1866, TN)00:57:37 Colfax Massacre (1873, LA)01:01:13 Wilmington Massacre (1898, NC)01:07:00 Atlanta Massacre (1906, GA)01:15:39 Springfield Riot (1908, IL)01:20:56 East St. Louis Massacre (1917, IL)01:35:29 Ocoee Massacre (1920, FL)01:41:03 Tulsa Race Massacre (1921, OK)01:48:18 Rosewood Massacre (1923, FL)01:52:14 Oscarville (Lake Lanier) (1912, GA)02:00:13 – Kowaliga (Lake Martin) (1926, AL)02:04:56 Seneca Village (Central Park) (1857, NY)02:08:09 Closing Summary02:12:33 OutroFind me here:linktr.ee/bethpodsInstagram or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnB, but I don't check Facebook muchEmail: TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.com

This isn't our usual True Crime BnB. It’s not even ‘usual’ for Unexpected. It's a personal history—of how this podcast began, who it honors, and why it still matters.From a plastic bucket microphone to a quiet archive of resistance, this episode isn’t just a milestone in numbers—it’s a milestone in voice. It’s a tribute to the victims, the survivors, the listeners, and to Bailey and to our Baby Bear Puss—whose spirit shaped what this show became.It’s about truth. Memory. And the resolve that some stories should never be forgotten.Have a seat, listen in, and remember it all with me. It won’t take much time. Find me here:https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find me on Instagram or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnB, but I don't check Facebook muchYou can send me an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.com

This bonus episode reflects on Frederick Douglass’s fiery 1852 speech and Susan B. Anthony’s words from the U.S. Centennial in 1876—reminders that the rights many of us hold today were not freely given.Civil rights for non-white men and women of all races were won only after generations of resistance, sacrifice, and struggle.Let today be a day of radical remembrance. And action.Find me here:https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find me on Instagram or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnB, but I don't check Facebook muchYou can send me an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.com

To understand the longest-running crime in U.S. history—committed against Native Americans—we go back to 1492, when Christopher Columbus set sail on a misguided voyage to “India.” We brought sickness to North America, which devastated First Nations Indigenous people. Then we stole their land and killed their people, and despite our intrusions here, Native Americans were among the last people to be recognized as citizens and legally allowed to vote. But even then the horrors weren't over--we stole their children and tried to erase their heritage. And if you didn’t know those crimes continued until 1978... you’re not alone.This episode opens with Emma Lazarus’s iconic welcome, etched beneath the Statue of Liberty. But Beth has a hard truth to unpack: that light beside the golden door only shined because our ancestors made themselves at home in someone else’s house.We are a nation of immigrants.And every one of us stands on stolen land.Find me here:https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find me on Instagram or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnB, but I don't check Facebook muchYou can send me an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.com

The history you think you know wasn't just written in books--it was curated, shaped, and edited by people with their own self interests. But before that, it was lived. And the people whose lives we study weren't usually the ones who got to tell their own stories. Some voices were amplified, while others were diminished--or erased altogether.In this episode, Sojourner Truth's famous speech at the 1851 Akron Women's Rights Convention is the starting point for unraveling hundreds of years of lost and manipulated history, reminding us why the truth must never be allowed to be forgotten.To read the speeches for yourself, find both versions here, as well as a video demonstrating the accent Sojourner would have had:Compare the Speeches — The Sojourner Truth ProjectFind me here:https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find me on Instagram or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnB, but I don't check Facebook muchYou can send me an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.com

Hello and welcome back to Episode 97 at the True Crime BnB! This episode has me feeling philosophical about the little decisions we make every day, and how those go on to affect the rest of our lives. Wendy Jo Halison was a college senior in California, In 1968, she headed off in her convertible to buy a hair dryer that was on sale. She never made it home, and her murder was not solved for 48 years! When it was finally resolved, it turned out that she was not the only victim of the scum who took her life.Dale Wells was living his life in South Carolina, and when he met the woman who would become his partner, he was happy to have her in his life. At least, until she became controlling, manipulative, and murderous. Dale is a domestic violence survivor, and he has a lot of wisdom to share about setting your priorities and taking good care of yourself and those around you.If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic or partner violence, you can find help and resources:In the USA: National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or https://www.thehotline.org/In the UK: https://www.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-law/domestic-violenceIn Ireland: 1800 341 900 or https://www.womensaid.ie/In Australia: 1800RESPECT or https://www.1800respect.org.au/In South Africa: 0800 150 150 or https://lifelinesa.co.za/In Nigeria: 0 8000-333-333 or https://lagosdsva.org/In Colombia: call 155 or http://www.equidadmujer.gov.co/consejeria/Paginas/linea-155.aspxFor other countries, this link can help you search for the kind of help you need: https://findahelpline.com/______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB monthly, maybe more. Maybe less. . . .If you enjoy the show, please share my episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help me find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give me a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello, Crime Family. Have a seat, and let's get into Episode 96.Frank Tranter was a 74-year-old retired man living in the Lion Farm Estate in West Midlands, England. His health was seriously failing him, he was nearly blind, and he lived alone in his semi-detached bungalow. All he wanted to do was listen to music and wave at his neighbors out the window. But, no. Along came a group of no-goods who had to take those little pleasures, and everything else, away from Frank. Our survivor this episode is Monti Niccolo, a 22-year-old who loved hunting, fishing, and California wilderness camping. Wilderness camping can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, but Monti did. He knew very well how to take care of himself. So when he came across two people who had deadly intentions, Monti had to call upon his will to survive. And survive, he did! My announcement in this episode is that I'm going to be releasing only one episode per month, because I just don't have enough time to research, write, record, edit, and produce more than that on top of my day job and my fixer-upper house. But if I find that i have the time, I will put out some extras now and then. Thank you for joining me here at the True Crime BnB, and I hope to see you back next time for Episode 97! ______Time Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:29 Frank Tranter00:18:25 Survivor Monti Niccolo00:28:00 Wrap-up00:29:04 Outro0:29:09 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB monthly, maybe more.. . .If you enjoy the show, please share my episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help me find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give me a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello and welcome back for Episode 95. Apologies for the delay in releasing this episode; if you follow me on Instagram you know I was traveling and came home with a stray 4 week old kitten, so lately I've been all about toys, kitten food, and counting the scratches all over my skin. This week I am covering the frustrating case of the murder of Holly Palmer, which took place in Granbury, Texas in November, 1988. Holly was an amazing, ambitious 23 year old and seemingly had only one person who would have had any problems with her. It seems that police and Holly's family all have a strong suspicion of one particular person. So why, then, has no one ever been brought to justice for her horrible murder? Our survivor this week is an anonymous teenager out of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and her story shows what a strong, courageous young woman she is. She was only 15 when she was groomed on Snapchat by an older male, and she barely survived their first meeting, But she saw him again two years later when she saw him sentenced to 30-to-life for what he did to her. One question this case raises is how someone is a relatively normal YouTuber wannabe, and 10 months later he's a child rapist and attempted murderer? Regardless of what brought about his transition to a monster, we are here to celebrate the survivor. So, even though we don't know her name, we are sending every good vibe in her direction. Thank you for stopping back today. Please take care of yourselves, and I'll see you back here in two weeks. ______Time Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:50 Holly Palmer00:31:59 Gwinnett County, Georgia Survivor00:42:39 Wrap-up00:43:41 Outro0:43:56 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy the show, please share my episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help me find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give me a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer! https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello, Crime Family, and welcome back to Episode 94 at the True Crime BnB!I didn't plan to, but somehow I managed to have one case in each of the two most recent US states: one in Hawaii (became a state on Aug 21, 1959) and the other in Alaska (became a state on Jan 3, 1959).Hawaii is considered to be a paradise, and to many people, it absolutely is. But for Conrad Maesaka and Patricia Stevens, it may have started out as paradise, but it turned into a nightmare leading to their disappearances.Through a tip from a guilty conscience, the crime was eventually solved, but that was still not the end of it. Corruption, gambling, organized crime, and a desperate official all combined to prevent Conrad and Patty from getting their justice, even after a jury conviction. In the end we can recognize that although Conrad and Patty were flawed humans...who isn't??...they were not as flawed as pretty much every other person in this story. And they did not deserve what happened to them. And then to Alaska, where Robert Atwood headed, at the age of 28, to take over a tiny daily newspaper in Anchorage. Over 50+ years he turned it into one of the largest Alaska dailies, in addition to a myriad of other stellar accomplishments.But Bob never lost his energy, his leadership, his pluck, nor his love of family. And when his newspaper staff and his daughter were in danger from an irrational attacker, 79-year-old Bob sprang into action to neutralize the threat. And although it made national headlines, humble Bob didn't even put it on the front page the next day.Thank you for being here. I'm happy to see you, come back in two weeks for Episode 95!______Time Stamps:0:00:00 Intro0:01:22 Murder and Corruption in Hawaii0:24:43 Survivor Robert Atwood0:34:49 Wrap-up00:36:01 Closing0:36:31 Outro0:36:38 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello, Crime Family, and welcome back to Episode 93 at the True Crime BnB. This week we have a little more cussing than usual, because it comes up in quotes that really contribute to the telling of the stories.Yes! I said STORIES. I'm harking back to the Bad Guy / Good Guy days, even in a solo episode, because if i can have an upper story to close the episode, then I will do that. First up is the senseless murder of 24 year old Susan Schwarz, who was killed in Snohomish County, Washington in 1979. Because of witness intimidation by the perpetrator, it was 32 years before her killer was brought to justice, but in the end, we applaud the witness for speaking up. Susan was a victim of revenge because she tried to help someone else who was also a victim. And she deserves to be remembered for the good, kind, compassionate young woman she was. I'm closing today with the upper story of Curtescine Foster Lloyd, a 51 year old woman in Edwards, Mississippi who was accosted in her bedroom by a naked man with evil intentions. But Curtescine saw her opportunity and took it. And that would-be rapist regretted the day he ever made his way into her house. Curtescine's testimony had the jury rolling with laughter, so don't miss this episode! (this is where almost all of the cussing comes in)So thank you for stopping by, If you've missed Puss in the bloopers, she made her comeback today, so don't forget to hang around after the Outro to hear what she had to say. See you back in two weeks, take care, and do something nice for yourself today!Time Stamps:0:00:00 Intro0:01:30 Susan Schwarz0:17:40 Survivor Curtescine Foster Lloyd0:26:05 Wrap-up0:27:32 Outro0:27:42 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hey, Crime Family, thanks for bearing with me as I am dropping Episode 92 two days late. The previous week just didn't allow me to finish it for Friday, so I am doing my first-ever Sunday release so I can stay on track for every other week.So, that business out of the way, this episode is a bit of a throwback to the old bad-guy / good-guy format that I still use in collaborations, but I'm both bad and good guy today. Today I bring you three teenagers who showed such strength, bravery, and presence of mind that they prevented the injury or death of people they cared about, or in one case, of complete strangers. Fair warning, these are hard cases to hear and definitely hard cases to narrate, so if you hear the emotion in my voice, you have no idea how many times i had to reread some of these paragraphs until I could get them out without a croak.Canaan Bower of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was 16 years old when he prevented a kidnapping, or worse, of a family at a gas station. Canaan was a champion heavyweight wrestler, but also an exemplary leader and human being, and his story is important.Jayden Perkins, of Chicago, Illinois, was 11 years old when he saved his pregnant mom and unborn sibling from almost certain death when his mom's distant ex burst into their home with a knife. Jayden was that child whom everyone adored, who brought light and sunshine into the day of every person he met. His story must be told, so that he will never be forgotten.Josslyn Millan, of Midvale, Utah, was 13 years old when her world went in an instant from a safe, family environment to absolute terror in a carjacking. Her first thoughts were not for herself, but for her infant sister, and she instinctively did all of the most important things to take control of the situation and get herself and her baby sister Ivey home safely.As per our regular format, the last story will leave you on a positive note to go out into the world feeling uplifted.As always, I'm grateful that you have stopped by here at the True Crime BnB! Have a seat, grab a frosty beverage off the bar, and let's talk about some outstanding young people that you'll never forget!Time Stamps:0:00:00 Intro0:01:05 Canaan Bower0:08:45 Jayden Perkins0:18:28 Josslyn Millan0:25:52 Wrap-up0:27:25 Outro______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello, I'm glad you've chosen to pop in at the True Crime BnB for Episode 91! This week's episode is pretty rough and covers a senseless crime against a West Alexandria, Ohio woman who, in February, 1989, was weeks away from giving birth to a son she had already named. Joy Gayle Morningstar Stewart was one of those rare people who brightened the day of anyone lucky enough to encounter her. When she was brutally murdered for the most disgusting of reasons, her family and loved ones suffered tremendously thereafter.And when the execution of her killer didn't go quite as intended, it set in motion a whole series of redirections that are still happening today. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you back next time for Episode 92. ______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello, Crime Family, and welcome back to Episode 90 here at the True Crime BnB!This week I have special guest Miss Ruby Wilde, co-hostess of the Vintage Homicide Podcast, bringing the sad and senseless murder of Grand Ol' Opry and HeeHaw regular David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife Estelle. But even if you already know what happened to Stringbean and Estelle, Miss Ruby has widened this story to a surprisingly large number of other related, but also unrelated, murders! This case had a great impact on the greater country music scene in the 1970's. Beth follows behind with the survival story of Sherri Boone, a brave and gutsy woman in Massachusetts. She lived through a terrible attack and when the law failed her, she made it her mission to bring attention to, and bring about revisions to, the very outdated penal code in Massachusetts. Once you've listened, please go follow Miss Ruby Wilde along with her cohostess Miss Mei Day at Vintage Homicide Podcast at Instagram: @vintagehomicide and Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/vintagehomicide You can find their LinkTree here: https://linktr.ee/vintagehomicidepodcast I hope you're taking care of yourselves, and that you are being kind to others. Just because some people are murderers does NOT mean you should be one, too. Thank you for stopping by, and I'll see you next week for Episode 91!_______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Thank you for joining me to back at the True Crime BnB for Episode 89. Today I am taking you to Mexico City in 1958, and we are going to remember the murder of Harriet Ann Eckman Hicks. But there is a lot to remember about Harriet besides the way she was taken from her family. Harriet was a woman who made her own life and lived outside the bounds of what society expected of her in the 1950's. She was a creative, an entrepreneur, and a woman ahead of her time. She built a life that she loved, and that included solo travel as she saw fit. Unfortunately, on one of her trips to Mexico City, Mexico, she came into contact with a predator who used Mexico City as his hunting grounds and attacked or killed numerous other women.When you see furniture or decorations that are woven from pandanus leaves, you can thank Harriet for being one of the very first who popularized the style; when you see themed Christmas trees, she was one of the first to do that, too.Harriet Ann Eckman Hicks was an extraordinary person, a woman who didn't sit and wait for permission to make her life what she wanted it to be. And Harriet deserves to be remembered._______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Thank you for joining me this week for Episode 88, as we head to San Francisco, California and the horrific case of Frank and Annette Carlson. This crime took place in 1974 and was so excessively violent that the perpetrator tried to pass himself off as one of the many serial killers that were in that area in the early 1970's. Annette survived but has spent the last 50 years haunted by the events of that night. ...And it's been made worse by the fact that her attacker, the killer of her wonderful husband, benefitted from the 1976 US Supreme Court decision that capital punishment laws as they existed at that time were unconstitutional. Please go to JusticeforFrank.org to help the family keep this sadistic sexual psychopath in prison and stop making the family circle the wagons every three years as they have since 1980! Let's get started, because this is a big one. _______Mentions in this episode:Torture Podcast, referring you to the excellent two-episode series on the Synanon Foundation, you can find those in the October and November, 2022 episodes produced by Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan. @torturepod on Instagram. You can start here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6o1oMAe8FsnMiVG927Q7n5?si=a88022667c664497The Last Trip Podcast, you will hear the trailer at the beginning of the episode. This is a very unique and compelling new podcast, produced by Jaimie Beebe, the co-host of Strictly Stalking as well as many other endeavors. @thelastripcrimepod on Instagram.https://link.chtbl.com/thelasttrip_______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Howdy and welcome back to the True Crime BnB! Thanks for joining me for this Just One B, Episode 87! Today's case is similar to some of the cases we have covered in the past, but with one unusual factor.David Alexander was a nice Irishman living in Ontario, Canada. He was a good dad, a good husband, and carried the secret that his wife abused him. David still loved his wife Christine, but had come to the conclusion that he couldn't 'fix' her. She, like countless other abusers, decided that if he wouldn't stay with her, she couldn't let him live. This episode talks about the not-uncommon but rarely reported crime of husband abuse, and how Canada's Divorce Act makes it possible for abusers to sue their victims for spousal support!! Crazy!!Thank you for stopping by! Have a seat, Bailey and Puss will be by with the wine carafe in just a few minutes. :-) Cheers, crime family!_____________Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, we thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hi guys, I'm sorry to have been MIA for the last month, but I finally made it back to this episode that we recorded at the beginning of December!But let me tell you, Episode 86 is worth the wait!This collaboration with MaryAnne from Social Detective is intense, and also longer than my normal episodes, see time stamps below.MaryAnne brings us the infuriating (no joke--this will make you angry) case of the Fager Family murders in Wichita, Kansas. Mary Fager's husband Phillip and both of her daughters, Kelli and Sherri, were senselessly murdered between Christmas and New Year's eve in 1987. All the evidence pointed to one person. This person was caught, arrested, and brought to trial. But if you assume that means there was justice....well, you'd better hear the whole story.Beth follows with a difficult survivor story of a young Georgia mother who was nearly murdered by her ex-boyfriend's attempted murder/suicide. But Jalen Morris, although she suffered immensely from what her attacker did in his final acts, rose above what most people could accomplish. Gravely injured, she shielded her six-week-old baby from gunfire, and managed to save herself and her infant boy from the baby's deranged father.The strong and beautiful Morris family is doing everything they can to be independent, but horrible crimes like this one have far-reaching effects on a family's financial structure.Please, if you can spare ANY amount , please join me in donating to the Morris Family's GoFundMe, here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/34qqpkf13cAnd then please go follow the Social Detective Podcast.Here is MaryAnne's LinkTree: go here for other links: https://linktr.ee/crimecakesinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/social_detective_podcast/Thank you for waiting for me. I'm back and ready to find more overlooked victims and awe-inspiring survivors to honor. We are here for them, and no one else.Love you guys, see you soon!___0:00:00 Intro & Social Detective trailer0:01:13 Greetings w/ MaryAnne0:10:30 Fager Family Murders0:49:11 Heroine Survivor Jalen Morris1:15:21 Wrap-up & warm fuzzies1:19:40 Adios1:19: 49 Outro / Bloopers___Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comThank you for being here!

Hello, welcome to Just One B week at the BnB! Today for Episode 84, I'm bringing you a story of a heroic mother who saved the lives of her large family when their home was consumed in a Christmas fire 62 years ago.Rosemary Shayotovich Swiger Starry thought of nothing except the safety of her bedridden husband and her eight children when their Christmas tree caused a house fire in the early morning hours of December 26, 1961. Rosemary's story made headlines across the country that year, but her selfless bravery deserves to be remembered today.Also, please take this as a reminder to check your decorations and electrical devices to prevent a house fire--and make sure your family never find themselves in this terrifying situation. Only a few minutes of your time could save someone's life.We've left a chilled bottle of wine in the fridge for you, and I've reserved the biggest room here at the BnB so you can get some quiet and have a little nap. Fat chance with Puss wandering the halls....Take good care of yourselves--I'll be back in two weeks with a guest that you've met before and everyone loved!Meow!_____________Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, we thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Welcome to the November Just One B, so this week, there is no good guy. I know, rough, but this is just how it has to be sometimes at the BnB.My case this week was a senseless, tragic, and random act of violence towards a young woman who was going to do great things in her life. Sharon Galligan was only weeks away from embarking on her semester abroad when she was a junior at the University of Massachusetts. Her life was extinguished in a mall parking lot just before she headed home for the Christmas break in 1989.Sharon was the casualty of an arbitrary decision by a man with a victim complex, and since there was no connection between them, it took years before police found out who had committed this disgusting crime against a lovely young person with her whole life ahead of her. Please think about Sharon and her family as you prepare for whatever holidays you celebrate. This episode comes out the day after Thanksgiving, so I hope you're all stuffed to the gills and feeling grateful about the good things in your lives. Although every one of us has our personal struggles, as Jason Isbell says, "you should know, compared to people on a global scale, our kind has had it relatively easy."Love you, be happy, be kind. Try to do something good with your blessings.See you in two weeks._____________Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, we thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Hello, my dear Crime Family, apologies that I couldn't get this episode out before Christmas as planned. We had a death in my family and my only focus was family last week.But for this episode I was lucky enough to collaborate again with my friend Lyndon from Murder at Bedtime with Lyndon and the Exiled Yellowbelly. Links to his channels and podcast are below.Lyndon brought us a heartbreaking case out of Sheffield in 2012: the senseless and brutal murder of Alan Greaves. Alan was a pillar of his community, a strong and loving family man, and was generous and kind beyond words. There was no reason anything should have happened to Alan, as it was a random attack during his walk to the church to play the organ for the Christmas Eve mass. The loss to his community and his family were devastating, and we both got pretty worked up about this case.Beth follows with the survival story of Richard Underwood, Jr. in Hillsboro, Oregon in 1997. Richard was working at his family's Christmas tree lot when the family was attacked by a swarm of high school boys specifically out to cause trouble. This case was maddening in its aftermath, but we have to focus on the Herculean efforts of Richard Jr. to come back from life-threatening injuries and find his way back to a meaningful and satisfying life.Lyndon is always a pleasure to record with, and I am thankful for his return to our guest bad guy position, but he is a fantastic creator in his own right. Please make sure to go and follow his content at the following links:The Exiled Yellowbelly on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theexiledyellowbelly714?si=d3S9Saf0dFULkAZCMurder at Bedtime with Lyndon on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@murderatbedtimewithlyndon8476?si=KaRjHQ-FBUo9pmAyMurder at Bedtime with Lyndon podcast:Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/murder-at-bedtime-with-lyndonApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-at-bedtime-with-lyndon/id1538308889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/16tdqWFf3v0FEnOmH0AMaw_____________Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, we thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!