
Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan
True crimeWelcome to "Crime Bit," the podcast hosted by true crime aficionado Danelle Hallan. Join Danelle as she meticulously unravels gripping tales of real-life mysteries, chilling cold cases, and headline-making crimes. Known for her in-depth research and empathetic storytelling, Danelle dives deep into the minds of perpetrators and the lives of victims, shedding light on the darkest corners of human behavior. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, "Crime Bit" promises compelling narratives that leave you questioning motives and seeking justice. Tune in as Danelle Hallan guides you through the intricate web of true crime stories, one episode at a time.
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- PART 2: When Justice Finally Spoke for Timothy Ferguson (00:46:24)
Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan continues with Part 2 of the Timothy Ferguson case, where shocking courtroom testimony exposes the full extent of the torment he endured. As his mother takes the stand, her own words reveal contradictions, manipulation, and chilling indifference.What happens when justice finally faces the people who claimed to love him?In Part 2, Danelle follows the trial that forces an entire community to confront what they ignored and the verdict that ensures Timothy’s story will never be forgotten.
- PART 1: Inside the House Where Timothy Ferguson Suffered (00:44:42)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we revisit the horrifying case of 15-year-old Timothy Ferguson, a Michigan teenager whose life ended in unthinkable abuse at the hands of his own family. What began as a supposed “hunger strike” soon revealed a disturbing pattern of control, starvation, and cruelty that no one around him seemed to notice.How could such horror unfold inside a home that appeared ordinary from the outside?In Part 1, Danelle uncovers the months of torture, surveillance, and neglect that turned Timothy’s basement into a prison and the lies that tried to hide it.
- Kidnapped and murdered by a man out on BOND | Aniah Blanchard (00:35:47)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the heartbreaking case of Aniah Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student whose sudden disappearance in Alabama captured national attention.After vanishing on her way home, investigators uncovered a trail that led to a chilling act of violence and the man responsible for ending her life. Through the efforts of her family, community, and law enforcement, Aniah’s story not only brought justice but also inspired Aniah’s Law, strengthening protections against violent offenders.How did one tragedy spark a movement for change?Join us as we uncover the story of Aniah Blanchard on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Inside the Death of Paige Bell | Exposing the Dark Side of Luxury Yachting (00:35:45)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we uncover the heartbreaking story of Paige, a 20-year-old from South Africa whose dream job on a luxury yacht ended in tragedy. What began as a journey of excitement and freedom turned into a chilling reminder of the dangers hidden behind the world’s most glamorous industry.Her death revealed the dark side of yachting, where safety rules are ignored and justice is rare. Paige’s story sparked outrage and a call for reform to protect those working far from shore.How could a dream life at sea end so tragically?Join us as we uncover the story of Paige Bell on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Paul Ferguson Sentencing | “When Home Becomes the Danger” (00:33:47)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we uncover the heartbreaking case of Timothy Ferguson, a 15-year-old boy from Michigan whose life ended after months of unimaginable abuse. What began as a custody transfer meant to reunite him with family turned into a nightmare hidden behind closed doors.As investigators peeled back layers of neglect and cruelty, the truth revealed a failure that reached far beyond one household. How could so many warnings be ignored, and how did it come to this?Join us as we explore the story on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Woman testifies against her attacker at HER OWN MURDER TRIAL | Judy Malinowski (00:41:13)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the case of Judy Malinowski, a mother from Ohio whose story changed U.S. law.After surviving a brutal attack by her boyfriend, Judy fought for two years in the hospital, becoming the first person in history to testify at her own murder trial. Her strength not only brought her attacker to justice but also inspired Judy’s Law, protecting future victims of violent crime.How did one woman’s fight for her life become a fight for change?Join us as we uncover the story of Judy Malinowski on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- PART2: The Murder of Sonya Ivanoff | Betrayed by the Badge (00:36:07)
Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan returns with Part 2 of the Sonya Ivanoff case, where investigators uncover a chilling truth within their own ranks. As evidence mounts, suspicions turn toward law enforcement itself, revealing a betrayal no one imagined. Hidden reports, missing shell casings, and lies buried deep beneath authority paint a disturbing picture.What happens when the person sworn to protect becomes the one to fear?Stay with Danelle Hallan as the case unravels and Alaska’s justice system is changed forever.
- PART 1: The Murder of Sonya Ivanoff | Betrayed by the Badge (00:40:41)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we revisit the haunting disappearance of 19-year-old Sonya Ivanoff from Nome, Alaska. What began as a rainy August night in 2003 turned into a mystery that shattered an entire community’s trust. As days passed, hopes faded and fear spread across the small coastal town. When her body was finally found, the answers raised even more questions.How could something like this happen in a place where everyone knows each other?In Part 2, the search for justice exposes the unthinkable.
- Nima Carter and the Carpitcher twins | Halloween abduction reveals a babysitter's secret (00:57:02)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we revisit a haunting series of child abductions that shook Lawton, Oklahoma. Two young twins were found inside an abandoned refrigerator one alive, one not. Months later, a baby girl was taken from her crib on Halloween night and discovered the same way.How did these tragedies happen in the same town, with the same eerie pattern? And why does one case remain unsolved to this day?Join us as we examine the chilling details on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- The Halloween Murder That Exposed a Pastor’s Dark Past and Disturbing Desires (00:50:00)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the Halloween night murder of 24-year-old Rebecca Gay, a young mother who vanished just hours before taking her son trick or treating. The man responsible was not a stranger but someone she trusted, her mother’s fiancé and a local pastor.As police searched the small Michigan town, the truth that emerged left the community stunned. How could someone known for faith and kindness commit such a horrific act, and why did it happen on Halloween night?Join us as we uncover the story on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Shauna Howe | The case that cancelled Halloween (00:41:29)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we revisit the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Shauna Howe in Oil City, Pennsylvania. What started as a short walk home from a Girl Scouts party in 1992 turned into a case that terrified an entire town and led to Halloween being cancelled for years.Witnesses described a red car and a man grabbing Shauna near First Street. Days later, her body was found near the river, and decades passed before DNA evidence finally revealed the truth.What really happened that night—and how did it change a community forever?Join us as we uncover the story on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Riley Strain| MISSING after being kicked out of a bar| Nashville Surveillance Captured his movements (00:35:51)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Riley Strain. What began as a night out with friends in downtown Nashville quickly turned into a search that gripped the entire country.Riley was last seen leaving a bar alone and confused. Minutes later, his phone went silent near the Cumberland River as his family and volunteers searched for answers.What really happened that night? And how did Riley’s trail end so suddenly?Join us as we piece together his final moments on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan
- Woman dismembered her boyfriend and is STILL on the RUN | The murder of David Carter | Body in Bags (00:38:15)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2018 murder of David Carter, a devoted father from Melvindale, Michigan, whose remains were found along I-75 in Ohio.What led to David’s sudden disappearance? Why did strange texts come from his phone after he was already gone? And how did the woman he trusted most manage to vanish without a trace?Join us as we uncover the truth behind David’s final days and the manhunt that still continues on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Vanished in the Maine Wilderness: What Happened to 13-Year-Old Stefanie Damron? (00:45:42)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the disappearance of 13-year-old Stephanie Damron, who vanished from her family’s off-grid home in New Sweden, Maine, on September 23rd, 2024.Stephanie was last seen walking into the woods near her home after a small disagreement with her parents. Despite massive search efforts, not a single trace of her has ever been found.What really happened that afternoon in the Maine wilderness? Did Stephanie get lost, or did someone help her disappear?Join us as we uncover the truth behind Stephanie’s disappearance on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- PART 2: Twisted Secrets lead to Murder | The Snapchat Clue | Bart & Krista Halderson (00:49:33)
Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan returns with Part 2 of the Halderson case. Investigators finally uncover what really happened inside that home.As Chandler is brought in for questioning, his story begins to fall apart, and the evidence found inside the basement and at a nearby farm exposes a truth darker than anyone imagined.What drives someone to destroy the people who trusted them most?From the flickering light in the middle of the night to the hidden rifle, burned remains, and a trail of lies that spanned an entire year, this case only gets more disturbing the deeper it goes.Stay in the story with Danelle Hallan as the investigation reveals the motive, the cover-up, and the shocking verdict that brought this case to an end.
- PART 1: Twisted Secrets lead to Murder | The Snapchat Clue | Bart & Krista Halderson (00:46:44)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we uncover the chilling disappearance of Bart and Christa Halderson, a devoted couple from Deforest, Wisconsin. What began as a quiet Fourth of July weekend in 2021 quickly turned into a mystery that shocked an entire community. Both cars were still at home. Their phones went silent. And the only person left behind seemed to have all the answers.How does a perfect family disappear overnight?As investigators closed in, Chandler’s story began to crumble, revealing a darkness no one expected.In Part 2, the investigation breaks wide open, and the truth behind the Haldersons’ disappearance is more disturbing than anyone could imagine.
- Texas A&M Student Vanishes barefoot in the middle of the night | MISSING CALEB HARRIS | RECENT (00:35:06)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the disappearance of 21-year-old Caleb Harris, a college student and outdoorsman who went missing from his Corpus Christi apartment.In the early hours of March 4, Caleb ordered food, walked his roommate’s new puppy, and sent a strange picture of a bridge. Minutes later, his phone stopped working and he was gone. His wallet, keys, shoes, and truck were still there. Security cameras were off, and the gates were open.What really happened that night? Did Caleb meet someone? Or did something unexpected take him from the safety of his home?Join us as we piece together his final moments on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Botched investigation, dead witness, questionable boyfriend and no answers | Missing Pepita Redhair (00:39:16)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we uncover the haunting disappearance of 27-year-old Pepita Redhair from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Last seen in March 2020 after visiting her mother, Pepita vanished just days after confiding about violence in her relationship. Her phone was later sold by a stranger — and despite repeated pleas, no search was ever launched.Why did police delay her investigation for months? What really happened inside that house? Could key evidence and witness statements have been ignored until it was too late?Join us as we piece together Pepita’s final days – a story of silence, neglect, and a family’s fight for justice on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Missing persons advocate turns up MISSING herself | The Search for Andrea Knabel (00:49:59)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we dive into the disappearance of 37-year-old Andrea from Louisville, Kentucky. After a tense family night on August 12 and 13, 2019, an ER visit, locked doors, and walks between two homes, her phone activity fades before dawn. Conflicting timelines, few answers.Why was Andrea kept outside that night? Who answered her late-night calls, and did someone pick her up? Did danger from her recent circles find her first? Were crucial details changed after the fact?Join us as we trace Andrea’s final known steps on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Vanished in the Woods: What Happened to Michael Bryson at Hobo Camp? (00:48:22)
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we explore the haunting disappearance of 27-year-old Michael Bryson, who vanished from a late-summer rave deep in Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest. What began as a 21st birthday celebration quickly turned into one of the state’s most baffling mysteries. Conflicting stories, missing timelines, and unanswered questions still surround that night. Why did Michael walk away at 4:00 A.M.? What really happened in those dark woods? Did someone see more than they’ve shared? Were the early searches enough, or was crucial evidence overlooked? Join us as we uncover the strange and unsettling story of Michael Bryson on Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan.
- Vanished in the Woods: What Happened to Michael Bryson at Hobo Camp? (01:16:36)
In August 2020, 27-year-old Michael Bryson vanished from a camping party deep in Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest. The gathering at a place known as “Hobo Camp” was supposed to be a celebration — music, friends, and a 21st birthday. But within days it turned into one of Oregon’s most haunting unsolved mysteries.Michael was last seen in the early hours of August 5th, walking away from the party under circumstances that have never made sense. His family has never stopped searching. What happened that night? Why do witness stories conflict? And how could such a massive search turn up nothing?This case highlights a disturbing pattern seen in other disappearances: gatherings in remote locations, delays in reporting, and stories that just don’t add up.👉 If you know anything about Michael Bryson’s disappearance, please contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 682-4150.Michael’s story deserves answers, and his family deserves to bring him home.#MichaelBryson #TrueCrime #MissingPersonWatch the Youtube version (Sources in the Description)https://youtu.be/Kn_04WFylEI Check out my website and submit caseswww.danellehallantc.comFollow my socials!facebook.com/danellehallanInstagram.com/danellehallanythttps://www.tiktok.com/@danellehallan
- Nguyet "Wiki" Phung’s Disappearance & the BIZARRE Story That Followed (01:11:32)
Wiki Phung was a bright, ordinary young woman — until she disappeared without a trace. In the days that followed, a strange, detailed account about her private life surfaced, casting shadows over an already haunting mystery. This video explores Wiki’s disappearance and the unsettling statement that deepened the questions about what truly happened. If you have any information about Wiki Phung’s disappearance, please contact the Lynnwood Police Department at 425-670-5600 (or 425-407-3999), or the Washington State Patrol Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-543-5678. Even the smallest tip could help bring answers. Watch the Youtube version (Sources in the Description) https://youtu.be/OtyNj7bvKBE Check out my website and submit cases www.danellehallantc.com Follow my socials! facebook.com/danellehallan Instagram.com/danellehallanyt https://www.tiktok.com/@danellehallan
- The Disappearance of Alexis Ware (00:51:23)
Alexis Ware was a bright 29-year-old mother of two with dreams of opening her own salon and boutique in Atlanta. On January 30, 2022, she left a 7-Eleven in Anderson, South Carolina — and disappeared. Two days later, her red Honda Accord was found abandoned on a rural logging road near the Georgia line. In this podcast, we’ll walk through the timeline of Alexis’s last weekend, the strange calls she received, the search efforts that followed, and the many unanswered questions her family still faces. If you have any information about the disappearance of Alexis Ware, please contact the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office at (864) 260-4400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Let’s keep Alexis’s story alive. Share this video and help bring her home. Watch the Youtube version (Sources in the Description) https://youtu.be/OtyNj7bvKBE Check out my website and submit cases www.danellehallantc.com Follow my socials! facebook.com/danellehallan Instagram.com/danellehallanyt https://www.tiktok.com/@danellehallan
- Murder, Lies, and the Missing Body of Baby Joe Clyde Daniels (01:26:09)
Five-year-old Joe Clyde “Baby Joe” Daniels was reported missing from his home in Dickson, Tennessee in April 2018. His father, Joseph Daniels, claimed Joe had slipped out in the middle of the night. But within days, Joseph confessed to killing his son—only to change his story again and again. Despite a massive search, a confession, and a conviction, Baby Joe’s body has never been found. This case reveals disturbing family secrets, conflicting testimony, and questions that remain unanswered to this day. This is the case of Baby Joe Clyde Daniels. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future deep-dives. 👉 If you have information about this case, contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI): 📞 1-800-TBI-FIND Watch the Youtube version (Sources in the Description) https://youtu.be/wmivO6w-gSA Check out my website and submit cases www.danellehallantc.com Follow my socials! facebook.com/danellehallan Instagram.com/danellehallanyt https://www.tiktok.com/@danellehallan
- Emani Moss: Cruel Stepmother, Complicit Father, & a System That Failed Her (01:16:35)
In October 2013, 10-year-old Emani Moss’s life ended in the most unimaginable way — starved to death and burned in a trash can. Her death wasn’t sudden. It came after years of documented abuse, repeated reports to authorities, and missed opportunities to save her. This is the story of how Emani slipped through the cracks of a system designed to protect children, and how those who could have helped failed her at every turn. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please do not wait — speak up. 📞 United States – Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (Call or Text 24/7) 🌐 Online Chat: https://childhelphotline.org 📞 Canada – Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 🌐 Online Chat: https://kidshelpphone.ca 📞 UK – NSPCC Childline: 0800 1111 🌐 Online Help: https://www.childline.org.uk Every voice matters. Reporting concerns can be the difference between life and death for a child. Watch the Youtube version (Sources in the Description) https://youtu.be/lTHqwPa7ZfY Check out my website and submit cases www.danellehallantc.com Follow my socials! facebook.com/danellehallan Instagram.com/danellehallanyt https://www.tiktok.com/@danellehallan