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Crime Family

123 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratings

Hosted by three siblings who all share a love of true crime, this podcast keeps it all in the family. Each week, we will be discussing our favorite cases from around the globe. Whether it's unsolved or 'case closed', high-profile or unknown, we're on it. Join us every Wednesday for your weekly dose of true crime with a deadly twist!

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REFLECTING ON 100 EPISODES: A RETROSPECTIVE

June 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Can you believe that we've done 100 episodes of the show already!? We can hardly believe it ourselves and in this special bonus episode, we talk candidly as we reflect on the past 100 episodes and three years of CRIME FAMILY. We discuss how the show came to be, the ups and downs we've encountered and the biggest things we've learned along the way. We will be taking a brief hiatus but will be back for Season 6 before you know it so stay tuned on our socials for updates! FIND US ON SOCIAL M...

WHO IS REX HEUERMANN?: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 4)

May 22, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

It's the final episode of the season and also the conclusion to our Long Island Serial Killer case coverage! In this episode, we focus on the arrest of the case's prime suspect Rex Heuermann in July 2023 after years of investigation and mounting pressure from the public and victims' families. We discuss the arrest, the evidence that led investigators to Heuermann and the reaction from those closest to him and his many alleged victims. As the killer faces charges, questions still linger abou...

CORRUPTION DISRUPTION: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 3)

May 15, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Part three of our Long Island Serial Killer coverage goes into (sadly) familiar territory as we discuss the corruption within the police departments supposed to be responsible for solving this case. With the serial murders going unsolved for over a decade, we uncover everything that was happening behind closed doors inside the police force that led to the long delay in finding the monster responsible. Ultimately, the case is solved, but at what cost and after how many others were placed at ...

SIX MORE BODIES: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 2)

May 08, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

In part 2 of our Long Island Serial Killer coverage, we delve deeper into the discovery of six more bodies near the Gilgo Beach dumping grounds, including two with a connection to a 1997 cold case. This development adds a new layer of complexity to the investigation and raises questions about the killer's motives and timeline. Are all six bodies connected to the same killer, or are there multiple killers responsible? Also, we touch on the various conspiracy theories that have surrounded thi...

THE DUMPING GROUNDS: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 1)

May 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Our final true-crime deep dive of the season focuses on the Long Island Serial Killer, which all begins with the disappearance of 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert on May 1, 2010. The night took a chilling turn when a 911 call captured Shannan's frantic screams and desperate attempts to seek help from neighbors before abruptly cutting off, leaving her fate a haunting mystery. As authorities launched a search for Shannan, their efforts took a grim turn when they instead uncovered the remains of fo...

MANIPULATIONS & EXONERATIONS: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 4)

April 24, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

In the fourth and final part of our Meredith Kercher murder case coverage, we dive deeper into the manipulation both of and by the media to portray Amanda Knox as the ultimate villain in Meredith's murder and the implications this negative portrayal had on Amanda both during the ordeal and after the final verdicts. Additionally, we discuss the aftermath of the trauma on all parties involved, where they are today and how this case should be a lesson in the dangerous consequences of tunnel vi...

TRIALS & RE-TRIALS: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 3)

April 17, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In part 3 of our coverage of the Meredith Kercher murder case, we delve into the complex legal landscape surrounding the investigation. We explore the various trials and legal proceedings that occurred over many years- from the initial trial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito to their eventual acquittal and subsequent re-trial. We examine the evidence presented, the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and the ultimate outcomes of these legal battles. Join us as we navigate th...

ARRESTS & FALSE CONFESSIONS: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 2)

April 10, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

In part two of our Meredith Kercher murder case coverage,  we focus on the arrests of key players in the case and a false confession that played a pivotal role in the investigation and trial. The interrogation of Amanda Knox, Meredith's American roommate, and how her initial statement to the police was coerced under intense pressure ultimately leads to a domino effect that turns disastrous for her. We examine the impact of this false confession on the case, as well as the media frenzy and p...

A MURDER IN PERUGIA: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 1)

April 03, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Our next true crime deep-dive is on the tragic case of Meredith Kercher, a British exchange student whose life was cut short in Perugia, Italy. Meredith was found brutally murdered in the house she shared with other students in November 2007. In part 1, we explore the beginning of the investigation into her murder, which starts to uncover a complex web of suspicion, especially surrounding Meredith's roommate Amanda Knox and Knox's boyfriend at the time, Raffaele Sollecito. Join us as we un...

CASE UN-CLOSED: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 4)

March 27, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

In the final part of our Laci Peterson murder case deep dive, we discuss the new bombshell revelation that The Innocence Project has taken on the case, offering to review the evidence and potentially assist in Scott Peterson's defense. As the promise of new evidence emerges, The Innocence Project's involvement adds a new layer of complexity to the case, and we cover some of the compelling evidence that once went under-the-radar that may now hold the key to Scott's innocence once and for al...

A HUSBAND ON TRIAL: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 3)

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

In part three of our coverage of Laci Peterson's murder, we delve into the trial of her husband, Scott Peterson. The high-profile trial was a high-stakes legal battle that hinged on forensic evidence, witness testimonies, and the portrayal of Scott Peterson's character. We explore how the prosecution painted Scott as a callous and deceitful husband who sought to escape his marriage through murder, while the defense argued that there was no direct evidence linking him to the crime. Expert wi...

TUNNEL VISION: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 2)

March 13, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

In the second part of our Laci Peterson murder case deep dive, we explore how the police investigation into Laci's disappearance quickly focused on her husband, Scott. As details emerged about Scott's behavior leading up to and after Laci went missing, the spotlight intensified on him as the prime suspect despite compelling evidence to the contrary. We also delve into the discovery of Scott's extramarital affair with Amber Frey, a revelation that shocked the nation and added a new layer of ...

A CHRISTMAS EVE VANISHING: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 1)

March 06, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

In the first part of our next true crime deep dive, we delve into the case of Laci Peterson, a pregnant woman who vanished without a trace on Christmas Eve in 2002. As the search for Laci intensifies, her husband, Scott Peterson, becomes the prime suspect in a case that captivated the nation. Join us as we explore the events leading up to Laci's disappearance, the initial investigation, and the twists and turns that begin to unfold in this tragic case. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @...

HAS JUSTICE BEEN SERVED?: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 4)

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

In the conclusion of our deep dive into the Caylee Anthony case, we examine the long-awaited verdict. After a trial that captured the nation's attention, the jury delivers its decision on the fate of Casey Anthony. We explore the factors that may have influenced the jury's decision and the aftermath of their controversial decision. We also discuss the impact of the verdict on the Anthony family, the legal community, and the public perception of the case. Join us as we unravel the final cha...

A MOTHER ON TRIAL: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 3)

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

In the third part of our Caylee Anthony murder case coverage, we delve into the courtroom proceedings and the trial that captivated the world. With a focus on the defense's strategy and both side's conflicting and contradictory evidence,  we unravel the complexities of this high-profile case. From expert witnesses to character testimonies, we examine the defense's efforts to create reasonable doubt and secure an acquittal for their client and talk about where the prosecution went wrong in t...

QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOUR: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 2)

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

In part 2 of our deep dive into the Caylee Anthony case, we scrutinize Casey Anthony's actions and choices, casting a spotlight on her behavior during the crucial 31-day period before Caylee was reported missing.  As we navigate through the countless questionable actions during that timeframe, we examine the perplexing timeline and delve into the unsettling discovery of Caylee's body in December 2008. Tune in as we unravel the complexities surrounding Casey's behavior, the media spectacle ...

31 DAYS MISSING: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 1)

February 07, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In our next true crime deep dive, we discuss one of the most perplexing and heartbreaking criminal cases of our time—the death of Caylee Anthony. The disappearance of two-year-old Caylee captured the nation's attention as her mother, Casey Anthony, faced accusations of murder. Part 1  introduces the background of the case and details the event that initially ignited the public's interest: a 911 call from Cindy Anthony on July 16, 2008 reporting her granddaughter Caylee missing- a whopping ...

VERDICT AND THE AFTERMATH: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 4)

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

In the final episode of our four-part deep dive into the Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman murder case, we talk about the verdict heard around the world: not guilty.  After discussing the shocking verdict that divided the American public, we shift our focus to O.J. Simpson's life post-acquittal. We talk about the legal hurdles he faced, including the highly-publicized civil lawsuit filed by the victim's families and his 2008 arrest in Las Vegas. We break down the key events, examining the impac...

TRIAL OF THE CENTURY: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 3)

January 24, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Join us for part 3 of our discussion about the Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman murders as we go deep into the heart of the O.J. Simpson trial, where the courtroom becomes a crucible for justice, and societal strains heighten the stakes. We talk about the trial's key moments, from the haunting crime scene to the dramatic courtroom theatrics that unfolded over months. Against the backdrop of the transformed political and social landscape shaped by the Rodney King case just a few years earlier, t...

BRONCO CHASE AND BEYOND: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 2)

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

In part two of our coverage of the Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman murders, we explore prime suspect O.J. Simpson's dramatic transformation into a fugitive and the infamous Bronco chase that unfolded before a stunned world. As suspicions increased and the public's attention on this case reached a fever pitch, O.J. Simpson became a focal point of a nationwide manhunt, triggering an unprecedented sequence of events. Join us on this gripping journey as we dissect the fallout from the crime scene ...

A TRAIL OF CLUES: THE NICOLE BROWN AND RON GOLDMAN MURDER CASE (PART 1)

January 10, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In the early hours of June 13, 1994, a chilling discovery unfolded outside Nicole Brown's Brentwood home – the lifeless bodies of Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman, bathed in blood. Shockwaves rippled through investigators as they faced the gruesome scene. All eyes turned to O.J. Simpson, her estranged ex-husband and Hollywood icon, as the prime suspect. As we embark on this gripping journey, we delve into the turbulent 1980s and 90s, spotlighting the tumultuous marriage between O.J. and...

S04E20: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KENLEY MATHESON (SEASON FINALE, PART II)

March 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In September 1992, 20-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanished without a trace. Only two weeks into his first semester, Kenley's new friend Tom Gordon spots Kenley walking on the streets of Wolfville, Nova Scotia the evening of September 21 for the final time. What happened after this alleged sighting has been a mystery for over thirty years. In the time since Kenley went missing, several theories have emerged (some plausible and others shocking). In the second part of ou...

S04E19: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KENLEY MATHESON (SEASON FINALE, PART I)

March 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

In September 1992, 20-year-old Acadia University student Kenley Matheson vanishes without a trace. Only two weeks into his first semester, Kenley's new friend Tom Gordon spots Kenley walking on the streets of Wolfville, Nova Scotia the evening of September 21 for the final time. What happened after this alleged sighting have been a mystery for over thirty years. In the time since Kenley went missing, several theories have emerged (some plausible and others shocking). In the first part of o...

S04E18: THE DEATH OF HOLLY BARTLETT

March 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Holly was a smart, vibrant, social graduate student attending Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. She was only 31 years old when a bizarre series of events led to a tragic incident that ended her life. What actually happened on that cold March night in 2010 may never be known but her family never gave up on finding answers for Holly. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast Twitter: @crimefamilypod1 Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Become ...

S04E17: THE PICKERING LOST BOYS

March 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

In the early morning hours of March 17, 1995 in Pickering, Ontario, six teenage boys go missing seemingly without a trace. At 12:50am, they leave a house party and head to a local marina to "goof around". At 1:48am, three of the boys are spotted on surveillance footage at the marina. Between 2:30 and 3:00am, locals hear the sound of a motor boat near the docks. Then, the trail goes cold with no concrete information surfacing about the whereabouts of the six boys nearly 30 years later. Pol...

S04E16: THE MURDERS OF JESSE MCBANE AND PATRICIA MANN

February 15, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

After over 50 years, the murders of Jesse McBane and Patricia Mann are still a Valentine's mystery.  The two young college students are tortured and murdered after attending a Valentine's dance together in Durham, North Carolina in 1971. Despite re-opening the case decades later, testing DNA evidence, and confronting multiple leads, the case remains unsolved to this day. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast Twitter: @crimefamilypod1 Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email:...

S04E15: THE MURDER OF CATHERINE CARROLL

February 08, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

On New Year's Day 1991, Catherine Carroll was murdered in her own home in St. John's, Newfoundland. Her son Greg Parsons was the one who found her lifeless body on the bathroom floor- stabbed a total of 53 times. Soon after her murder, the police focused in on Greg as the culprit, despite there being zero pieces of forensic evidence tying him to the crime. Over the next several years, Greg Parsons and his family embarked on a fight for justice- a process that involved a wrongful conviction...

S04E14- THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ZACK LEFAVE

February 01, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

On New Year's Eve 2020, 20-year-old Zack Lefave attended a party in Plymouth,  a 15-minute drive from the larger town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Just before midnight struck, Zack inexplicably left the party alone and decided to walk back to Yarmouth. During his walk home, Zack made several phone calls to friends saying he was in another town that was over five hours in the opposite direction of his intended destination. A few eye witnesses see him walking alongside the highway with his pants...

S04E13: UPDATES IN THE IDAHO STUDENTS MURDER CASE

January 25, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

On December 30, 2022, Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in connection to the murders of four University of Idaho students that occured just six weeks earlier. Join us for this special update episode as we discuss the latest developments in this case, what we know about the suspect and where the case lies right now. We covered this case earlier this season, and since then there has been a ton of progress in the investigation and we're here to cover it all. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ...

S04E12: ROBERT PICKTON (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART IV)

January 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Robert “Willy” Pickton is one of Canada’s most notorious serial killers. His killing spree went uninterrupted for years, starting in the early 1990s until his arrest in 2002. Living on a dirty pig farm all his life, Willy was known for his stench, his money, and his frequent company with sex workers. Despite rumours and eyewitness accounts, police could not connect Willy to the dozens of women going missing from Vancouver’s downtown east side. It took them years to admit a serial killer wa...

S04E11: ELIZABETH WETTLAUFER (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART III)

January 11, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Elizabeth Wettlaufer was a nurse working the night shifts at Caressant Care, a long-term care home in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2007. Shortly after her arrival at the home, residents began passing away in their sleep. However, because they were elderly and nothing about their deaths seemed suspicious, no autopsies were conducted. If only the care home dug a little deeper into the circumstances surrounding the residents' deaths, they would have learned the sinister details about what wa...

S04E10: BRUCE MCARTHUR (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART II)

December 28, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

In part 2 of our Canadian serial killer mini series, we cover the case of Bruce McArthur, a 66-year-old self employed landscaper who was arrested in January 2018 and eventually charged with the murder and dismemberment of eight men in Toronto's gay village from 2010-2017. Bruce left his family and suburban life behind after coming out in his 40's and relocating to Toronto in the late 1990's. Over the next several years, his violent side began to emerge which resulted in a few run-ins with ...

PATREON UNLOCKED: HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE (THE LAWSON FAMILY MASSACRE)

December 26, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

As a special thank-you to our listeners, we are unlocking a patron-only bonus episode for all of you! In this Christmas-themed bonus episode, we discuss the Lawson Family Massacre that took place on December 25, 1929 in small town North Carolina. Charles Lawson, the family patriarch, seemingly snaps on Christmas day and decides to take the lives of almost his entire family and then turns the gun on himself. This case has just as many questions as it does answers which we can only speculat...

S04E09: DELLEN MILLARD (CANADIAN SERIAL KILLER MINI-SERIES, PART I)

December 21, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Welcome to the four-part miniseries on Canadian serial killers. In part 1, we'll be discussing Dellen Millard, who was not your typical serial killer. Dellen had a loving family, lots of opportunities and was wealthy growing up- but all that didn't stop him from becoming a murderer. If it wasn't for his arrogance and a few missteps he may have gotten away with it all and maybe even continued to kill. This is the story of a man who eluded capture by police until he already took the lives of...

S04E08: THE MURDER OF GARNETT SPEARS

December 14, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Garnett Spears was only five-years-old when he dies in hospital after years of health struggles and mysterious illnesses. Upon further investigation, police begin to suspect that his death may actually be murder at the hands of the person he should have been able to trust the most: his own mother. Lacey Spears had been documenting her son's medical journey through the years, ever since he started experiencing mysterious symptoms just weeks after he was born. Close family and friends begin t...

S04E07: MR BIG: THE CASE OF SEBASTIAN BURNS AND ATIF RAFAY

December 07, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

The Mr. Big tactic used in Canada continues to be controversial as many believe it often elicits false confessions from those targeted by this undercover method. The case of Sebastian Burns and Atif Rafay is no exception. There is evidence that supports both sides of the argument as authorities in Canada and the US investigate the brutal murders of three members of the Rafay family. Having been behind bars for almost two decades, Sebastian and Atif still claim their innocence. Were they wro...

S04E06: THE IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS

November 30, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

On November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were all stabbed in their beds by an unknown assailant between the early morning hours of 3 and 4 AM and it wasn't until their two surviving roommates called 911 the next morning that their bodies were discovered. This high-profile quadruple murder has shocked the world as few details have been released and no suspects have been name...

S04E05: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THEO HAYEZ

November 23, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

18-year-old Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez set out on a trip across Australia in late 2018. Looking for adventure, he backpacked all over the continent before ending up in Byron Bay, a small town on Australia's Eastern tip, in late May 2019. After not hearing from him for days, Theo's mother gets worried and discovered that he actually hadn't been seen since the night of May 31- when he got kicked out of a bar for being intoxicated and walked out of view of the establishment's CCTV camera. ...

S04E05: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THEO HAYEZ

November 23, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

18-year-old Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez set out on a trip across Australia in late 2018. Looking for adventure, he backpacked all over the continent before ending up in Byron Bay, a small town on Australia's Eastern tip, in late May 2019. After not hearing from him for days, Theo's mother gets worried and discovered that he actually hadn't been seen since the night of May 31- when he got kicked out of a bar for being intoxicated and walked out of view of the establishment's CCTV camera. ...

S04E04: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE MILLBROOK TWINS

November 16, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

On March 18, 1990, twins Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook disappeared after a walk to a local convenience store not far from their home. Earlier that day, the girls expressed concerns to family members that a white van was following them. Shortly after the girls disappear, it becomes clear that not a lot is being done to help locate them as a series of missteps and oversights have caused the case to go cold. A misleading call to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children saying...

S04E04: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE MILLBROOK TWINS

November 16, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

On March 18, 1990, twins Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook disappeared after a walk to a local convenience store not far from their home. Earlier that day, the girls expressed concerns to family members that a white van was following them. Shortly after the girls disappear, it becomes clear that not a lot is being done to help locate them as a series of missteps and oversights have caused the case to go cold. A misleading call to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children saying...

S04E03: THE MURDER OF DAVID ROMAN

November 09, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

David Roman was just 15-years-old when his parents decided to send him to a for-profit foster home in Barrie, Ontario after he began skipping school and experimenting with marijuana. His arrival at the Expanding Horizons foster home coincided with the arrival of another young teen boy with a history of violence and run-ins with the law, and it's not long until trouble arises. Due to alleged negligence by the foster-care owners (including four teen boys being in the care of one inexperience...

S04E02: THE MURDER OF DARRIEN HUNT

November 02, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Darrien Hunt ran for his life before he was tragically gunned down in 2014 by Utah police officers. Darrien's story is another example of the justice system falling short. In this case, there are suspicious circumstances that look like a coverup,  and there have been no charges or punishments brought down upon the officers involved, fueling the pressure from the public to re-open the investigation into Darrien's death. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast Twitter: @crimef...

S04E01: THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS

October 26, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Crime Family is back! To kick off our fourth season (and to celebrate spooky season), we're telling you the story of the Salem Witch Trials, a series of cases that took place over an 18-month period back in the late 1600's. After two young girls in the Parris family household start to exhibit very strange symptoms in early 1692, it is soon speculated that the girls have had a curse placed on them by witches living among the community. It isn't long before paranoia starts taking over the vil...

S04E01: THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS

October 26, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Crime Family is back! To kick off our fourth season (and to celebrate spooky season), we're telling you the story of the Salem Witch Trials, a series of cases that took place over an 18-month period back in the late 1600's. After two young girls in the Parris family household start to exhibit very strange symptoms in early 1692, it is soon speculated that the girls have had a curse placed on them by witches living among the community. It isn't long before paranoia starts taking over the vil...

SEASON 4 INTRO & ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 05, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

CRIME FAMILY is back! We're gearing up for season four (premiering October 26th) and we have lots of exciting things in the works. Check out this intro episode to learn about our patron community on Patreon and all the exclusive benefits and perks you'll receive by joining the group, starting at only $3CAD/month. Plus, we'll let you know when our official merch store is opening and what sort of swag to expect! Become a CRIME FAMILY patron here FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefam...

SEASON 4 INTRO & ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 05, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

CRIME FAMILY is back! We're gearing up for season four (premiering October 26th) and we have lots of exciting things in the works. Check out this intro episode to learn about our patron community on Patreon and all the exclusive benefits and perks you'll receive by joining the group, starting at only $3CAD/month. Plus, we'll let you know when our official merch store is opening and what sort of swag to expect! Become a CRIME FAMILY patron here FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefam...

S03E20: THE NOVA SCOTIA MASS SHOOTING (PART II)

July 13, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

*This episode contains details of the mass shooting which involve domestic violence and gun violence and may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode* On April 18 and 19, 2020, madman Gabriel Wortman unleashed terror across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What began as a domestic violence incident between Wortman and his partner turned into a series of shootings, arson and murder that spanned the course of 13 hours in various communities ac...

S03E19: THE NOVA SCOTIA MASS SHOOTING (PART I)

July 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

*This episode contains details of the mass shooting which involve domestic violence and gun violence and may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode* On April 18 and 19, 2020, madman Gabriel Wortman unleashed terror across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What began as a domestic violence incident between Wortman and his partner turned into a series of shootings, arson and murder that spanned the course of 13 hours in various communities ac...

BONUS: UPDATE EPISODE

July 11, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

In a special bonus episode, we give you some of the biggest updates on past cases, including some major breaking news in the Adnan Syed Case, a conviction for the leader of the Sarah Lawrence Cult, and both an arrest and a Canada-wide warrant issued in relation to Elnaz Hajtamiri's abduction! In this update episode, we provide updates on the following cases: - The Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow Case (S01E01) - The Adnan Syed wrongful conviction case (S01E06/7) - The Tara Grinstead Case (S02E04) - ...

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