A true crime podcast where two friends’ journey through true crime cases in a lighthearted and in-depth way through the lens of a Judge and trained investigator. We give educated details without being boring to listen to. Enjoy!
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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.
The Carmel Murders (01:14:09)
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.
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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
The Abduction of Katherine Callaway Hall (00:45:15)
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.
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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
A Voice in the Dark: The Cherica Adams Story (01:00:54)
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.
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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
Room 348: Death Behind a Locked Door (00:45:43)
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.
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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
Heather's Story: Life Beyond the Sentence Part Two (01:21:51)
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.
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Heather's Story: Life Beyond the Sentence (01:08:42)
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
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The Mysterious Case of Shane Fell (00:44:44)
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.
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The Disappearance of Shane Fell - Disappeared
Man Vanished From Scene of Accident: Where Is Shane Fell? | by Jenn Baxter | Medium
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Shane Fell | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
Shane Michael Fell – The Charley Project
The Murder of Lancelot Cooper (01:04:33)
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.
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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
The Murder of Courtney Coco (01:36:20)
In 2004, 19-year-old Courtney Coco vanished from her hometown of Alexandria, Louisiana. Days later, her body was discovered over 200 miles away in an abandoned building in Winnie, Texas. With no clear cause of death and few leads, the case went cold—until a podcast investigation reignited the search for justice. In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking mystery, the relentless efforts of Courtney’s mother, and the shocking arrest that came nearly two decades later.
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Special Guest Tashia: Sources cited within episode.
The Bizarre Case of Blanche Monnier (00:42:04)
Today we unravel the haunting tale of Blanche Monnier—a French socialite whose disappearance baffled Paris for over two decades. When authorities finally discovered her in 1901, the truth was more horrifying than anyone imagined.
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Blanche Monnier - Wikipedia
The Tragic Story of Blanche Monnier, Locked Away From Society for 25 Years
Blanche Monnier Spent 25 Years Imprisoned By Her Mom For Falling In Love
Louise Léonide Demarconnay Monnier (1825-1901) - Find a Grave Memorial
The Blanche Monnier Story: Why She Was Locked Away for 25 Years - HubPages
Charles Emile Monnier (1820-1882) - Find a Grave Memorial
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Bulletproof Spirit: The Unbelievable Survival of Jacob Miller (00:53:21)
In this jaw-dropping episode, we dive into the astonishing true story of Jacob Miller, a Union soldier whose Civil War experience reads like a Hollywood script—except every word is real.
Miller, a member of the 9th Indiana Infantry, was shot between the eyes at the Battle of Chickamauga and left for dead. But not only did he survive—he walked off the battlefield, tended to his own wounds, and lived with an open head injury for decades.
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Indiana Civil War soldier survived bullet to forehead
The Civil War Soldier Who Is Known As the Headshot Survivor - The HyperHive
Center Shot: Private Jacob Miller Of The 9th Indiana Vol. Infantry | Civil War News | historicalpublicationsllc.com
Civil War Veteran Survived Decades After Being Shot in the Forehead? | Snopes.com
The Story Of How Jacob Miller Walked Around With A Bullet In His Head | SOFREP
The Murder of Karina Holmer (00:57:19)
In June 1996, the vibrant life of 20-year-old Swedish au pair Karina Holmer came to a gruesome end in Boston. After a night out at the Zanzibar nightclub, Karina vanished—only for her dismembered remains to be discovered days later in a trash bin near Fenway Park. Her murder shocked the city and remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. In this episode, we trace Karina’s journey from Sweden to the U.S., explore the chilling details of her final hours, and examine the lingering questions that continue to baffle investigators and haunt those who knew her.
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Karina Holmer: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her?
Boston Herald, 23 June, 1998 – “After Two Years, Police Are Still Seeking Break in Case”
The Commercial Appeal, 28 June, 1996 – “Dead Woman’s Letters Had Ominous Nature”
The Unsolved Murder of Karina Holmer • Morbidology
Boston Herald, 11 January, 1997 – “Man Questioned in Nanny Murder Kills Self”
The Murder of Edwina Marter (01:07:15)
It was January 12, 1976, in the quiet town of Mississippi City. Edwina Marter, just 34 years old, was at home with her youngest son when a stranger came to the door posing as a utility worker. That man was Richard Jordan, a Vietnam veteran desperate for money. This episode dives deep into the events of that day, the decades-long legal battle that followed, and the emotional toll on the Marter family.
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Edwina Rose De Gruy Marter (1940-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial
Richard Gerald Jordan - Wikipedia
Victim's family speaks out on Richard Jordan Mississippi execution
After almost half a century on Death Row, longest-serving inmate is executed - Darkhorse Press
The Performance of Rhythm O (00:49:15)
This week we are discussing performance art and one of the most controversial pieces that was performed by the grandmother of performance art Marina Abramovic. Marina brought 72 items to the show and allowed the audience to do whatever they wanted with the items and her body. What took place was both shocking and disturbing.
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"I was ready to die": Marina Abramović on 'Rhythm 0'
Rhythm 0 - Wikipedia
"Rhythm 0" - Analysis of Marina Abramović's Performance Art
Marina Abramović - Wikipedia
The Alison Botha Attempted Murder Part Two (01:41:22)
The conclusion to part one:
Megan is treating us with another two-part series! This time she is bringing us one of the most miraculous survival cases of all time out of South Africa. Alison Botha was left for dead after being stabbed over 30 times and having her neck sliced from ear to ear 16 times. She has spoken around the world since her survival and is a true inspiration.
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References verbally stated throughout episode
The Alison Botha Attempted Murder (01:14:56)
Megan is treating us with another two-part series! This time she is bringing us one of the most miraculous survival cases of all time out of South Africa. Alison Botha was left for dead after being stabbed over 30 times and having her neck sliced from ear to ear 16 times. She has spoken around the world since her survival and is a true inspiration.
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The Evan's Family (00:52:29)
Jake Evans was calm, articulate and collected when he called 911 in the early morning hours of October 4, 2012, to report that he had just shot and killed his mother and sister. Take a listen to hear the 911 call and learn what explanation Jake had, how the courts handled the severity of a case like this for a juvenile and how the family has come to heal.
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Teen Inspired by Michael Myers — Murders Mother and Sister | by Malinda Fusco | CrimeBeat | Nov, 2020 | Medium | CrimeBeat
Texas Teenage Murderer Jake Evans Says ‘Halloween’ Movie Inspired Family Killings
'Halloween' Inspired Texas Teen to Kill Mom and Sister - ABC News
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The Murder of Deborah Boothby (01:01:49)
Deborah Boothby was found in the middle of Blue Star Highway just outside of South Haven Michigan during the early morning hours of April 27, 1998. Initially called a hit and run accident, the case went cold with no leads into who could have done this. Then a cold case unit re-opens the case 9 years later and discovers clues that were initially missed, and start asking questions. It would take 11 years but justice was finally served for Deborah and her family.
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COA 305944 PEOPLE OF MI V IVORY LEE SHAVER Opinion - Per Curiam - Unpublished 09/11/2013
The Case of Deborah Boothby | Homicide Hours To Kill | True Crime
Witness describes brutal beatings of Deborah Boothby in 1998 murder near South Haven - mlive.com
OPINION and ORDER Denying Motion to Hold Petition in Abeyance 24 , Motion for Guidance 25 , and Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 21 . Signed by District Judge Laurie J. Michelson. (EPar)
https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/michigan/miedce/2:2015cv12265/302356/26/0.pdf
Convicted murderer professes innocence: Ed Foster claims others beat and killed Deborah Boothby in 1998 - mlive.com
Covert cold case cracked - Leader Publications | Leader Publications
The Smokey Mountain Murderer William Bishop Part Two (00:56:21)
The conclusion to Megan's case about William Bradford Bishop Jr and the man hunt that has ensued decades to bring him to justice for the murder of his wife, kids and mother.
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The Smokey Mountain Murderer William Bradford Bishop Jr. Part One (00:52:22)
Megan is presenting today's case!
William Bradford Bishop Jr. is a former United States Foreign Service officer who has been a fugitive from justice after being charged with the murder of his wife, sons and mother in 1976. Although the FBI removed him from their Ten Most Wanted List in 2018 there is still a substantial reward for his arrest.
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'People Magazine Investigates' Chronicles Case of William Bradford Bishop
The Murder of Shannon Mohr (00:55:29)
Shannon and David lived in Pittsford Michigan in 1980 on a 100 acre farm and had not even been married for a year when Shannon had a tragic accident falling from her horse which resulted in her death. At least, that's what her husband David Davis would have the world believe until the truth comes out thanks to Shannon's family, a tender hearted neighbor, a super sleuth tenacious reporter and a detective that wouldn't give up.
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Man infamous for killing wife with horse tranquilizer in 1980 dies in Jackson prison hospital - mlive.com
Succinylcholine Poisoning of Shannon Mohr by Husband - FFF
Shannon Lou Mohr (1954-1980) - Find a Grave Memorial
Shannon Mohr: In the Path of a Con Man - Forensic Files Now
David Davis | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom
Toledo Blade - Google News Archive Search
7 YEARS ON THE RUN, MURDER SUSPECT IS SEIZED ON TV SHOW TIP – Chicago Tribune
PEOPLE v. DAVIS | 199 Mich. App. 502 (1993) | happ5021641 | Leagle.com
Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story (1993 TV Movie)
Happily Never After: Gallop to the Grave (s02e03)
American Justice: The Perfect Murder: The Shannon Mohr Story (s08e20)
The Murder of Carol Hutto (00:36:56)
Sixteen year old Carol Hutto left her family residence on a December night in 1976, telling her mother she was running to the nearby drugstore. When she did not return that night which was not like Carol to do, her family began searching the neighborhood only to discover Carol's body floating in a shallow pond near their home weighed down with cement blocks.
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HS Student Carol Hutto Found Dead in Largo, Florida Pond; Boyfriend & Navy P.O. James Kuenn Sentenced to Life in Prison 2 Decades Later (1976) – MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL
Navy man is sentenced to life for killing neighbor in 1976
Carol Dean Hutto (1960-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial
F Toxic People - Navy Petty Officer James Kuenn Convicted of the... | Facebook
Testimony begins in 1976 murder case
More details emerge in murder
The Survival of Karina Chikitova (00:47:13)
Today we are going to uplift you with an incredible survival story of a 4 year old girl and her dog in the Siberian wilderness in 2014.
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https://www.rbth.com/lifestyle/336335-karina-chikitova-survived
https://nypost.com/2019/12/26/mowgli-girl-who-survived-weeks-in-wilderness-wins-beauty-contest/
https://www.rbth.com/travel/332351-summer-siberia-facts
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/girl-lost-in-siberian-wilderness-rescued-by-her-puppy-after-surviving-on-berries-and-river-water-for-over-a-week-9665312.html
The Story of Karina Chikitova, the Real-Life Mowgli
Negligence Has Many Forms (00:47:41)
The intention of today's episode is not only to remember the victims, but to also spread awareness for why appropriate supervision, staying consciously aware of what we are doing-especially when caring for small children is so important. This case has been described as a one in a million death and it happened to the Schock family not once, but twice.
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Child Hot Car Deaths Data Analysis 2025
Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Woman calls for mother's arrest after 2 kids die in her care less than a year apart
FL v. Tracey Nix: Forgetful Grandmother Trial | Court TV
Grandmother Tracey Nix can stay at inpatient facility: Judge
