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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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S03E18: THE MURDER OF SKYLAR NEESE

July 06, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Skylar Neese was a typical teenager living with her parents in Star City, West Virginia in July 2012. One night, security cameras capture her sneaking out of her house and into the backseat of a white vehicle parked nearby. When her parents find her bedroom empty the next day and she doesn't show up for work, she is reported missing to the police. As the weeks and months drag on with no sign of Skylar, rumors run rampant throughout her high school. Suspicion soon falls onto her two closest ...

S03E17: THE DEATH OF ELISA LAM

June 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Elisa Lam took a solo trip to Los Angeles, California in late January 2013  and found herself staying at the Cecil Hotel- a historic, yet run down hotel in one of America's roughest neighborhoods. Only days into her trip, she mysteriously disappears and her family reports her missing shortly after. The search for the 21-year-old Canadian tourist results in one of the most captivating missing person's cases in recent history. Theories about what happened to Elisa revolve around a mysterious ...

S03E16: THE MURDER OF TESS RICHEY

June 22, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Tess Richey went for a night out with friends at a local Toronto drag bar in November 2017. When her friends and family don't hear from her at all the next day, they become increasingly worried and file a missing person's report. This begins a frantic search by her family and a lackluster attempt by local police to find the missing woman- and the police's seemingly uninterested search efforts result in a devastating discovery by Tess' own mother, only days after she was last seen alive. Que...

S03E15: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TERA SMITH

June 15, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Tera Smith was a typical teenager living in Redding, California in 1998. One August night, she went for a short jog before a scheduled shift at the family-run business but she never showed up for her shift, and was never seen again. Instantly, her family and local authorities swung into action in hopes of finding the 16-year-old. The only leads that surface point to Troy Zink- Tera's taekwondo instructor whom it's believed she was having an inappropriate relationship with.   As the police ...

S03E14: THE MURDER OF MIRNA SALIHIN

June 08, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Mirna Salihin and her friend Hani Boon made their way to an upscale Jakarta café on January 6, 2016 to meet up with an old college friend. Only seconds into the meeting, Mirna loses consciousness and begins convulsing, with foam coming from her mouth. She tragically dies en route to the hospital and an investigation into her death immediately begins. It's not long before her cause of death is revealed and an unusual suspect emerges. During the course of the investigation, police are led do...

S03E13: THE DEATH OF WARRIENA WRIGHT

June 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

*This episode contains audio footage that may be triggering to hear. Please use discretion when listening to this episode* In the early morning hours of August 8, 2014, 26-year-old Warriena Wright falls to her death from a balcony 14 floors above the ground. Immediately, questions about what happened to her abound. Only days later, 28-year-old Gable Tostee is arrested for her murder and as it turns out, the answers to what happened that night lie on a three-hour-long audio tape recorded by ...

S03E12: NXIVM (CULT MINISERIES, PART IV)

May 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

*WARNING: This episode contains topics such as sexual assault and violence that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode* No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference. Our 4-part cult miniseries concludes with a discussion about one of the most notorious cults in history. Founded by Keith Raniere in the late 1990's, NXIVM began as a series of self-help "Executive ...

S03E11: PEOPLES TEMPLE (AKA JONESTOWN) (CULT MINISERIES, PART III)

May 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

*WARNING: This episode contains disturbing audio clips and discussions which may be triggering and difficult to listen to. Discretion is strongly advised. *  No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference. A cult conversation wouldn’t be complete without Jonestown, the Peoples Temple, and its monstrous leader Jim Jones. The Peoples Temple was supposed to be a beacon of hope for Jim Jones’ followers. Instead, it de...

S03E10: SYNANON (CULT MINISERIES, PART II)

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference. In 1958, Charles E. Dietrich Sr set out to do a good thing: create a drug rehabilitation center that was more inclusive, unlike AA which he found to be limiting. What started out as a new-wave addiction treatment movement turned into a violent and dangerous cult that was existing in plain sight and operating very differently on the inside than was being shown to the ou...

S03E09: THE CHILDREN OF GOD (CULT MINISERIES, PART I)

May 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

No one joins a cult; everyone joins a good thing, but once you’re in too deep, it can be impossible to tell the difference. Join us for week one of our Cults Miniseries where we dive into the Children of God which masqueraded as a peace-loving, happy community to the outside but had a sinister reality for those on the inside. Riddled with abuse and sex trafficking this international cult ruined many lives and there are still thousands of cults active today praying on anyone they can get th...

S03E08: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NATALEE HOLLOWAY

April 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

On a high school graduation trip to Aruba with her classmates, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway disappeared. She was last seen leaving a popular bar in a car with three men- but then never showed up at the airport to return home the next day. Upon hearing news of her disappearance, Natalee's parents immediately travelled to Aruba to assist in the search for their daughter but nearly 17 years later, no clear answers (or Natalee) have ever been found. This week, we tell you the full story of the ...

S03E07: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MOLLY MILLER & COLT HAYNES

April 20, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

On July 7, 2013, Oklahoma police receive a series of distressing 911 calls from two people stating they were lost in the woods.  This sets into motion one of the most bizarre and mysterious missing persons cases we've ever heard of. Molly Miller and Colt Haynes found themselves abandoned and lost in an unfamiliar wooded area after being chased by local police in a car driven by a mutual friend, who may know more than he lets on. An unsuccessful search for the pair results in a years-long my...

S03E06: THE ABDUCTION OF ELNAZ HAJTAMIRI

April 13, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

On January 12, 2022, 37-year-old Elnaz Hajtamiri was abducted from her home after three men dressed as police officers showed up at her doorstep declaring they had a warrant for her arrest. Dragging her from the home and into a getaway car, she was never seen again. Immediately, the police launched an investigation to find Elnaz and bring her home, but so far the case remains unsolved.  Since January, news reports have revealed that Elnaz was the victim of another violent attack just a mont...

S03E05: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JOHNNY GOSCH (PART II)

April 06, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

*Trigger Warning- This case involves discussions surrounding child sex abuse and child sex-trafficking that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode* In this two-part episode, we discuss the disappearance of Johnny Gosch- a 12-year-old paperboy from West Des Moines, Iowa who was abducted during his routine paper route in the early morning hours of September 5, 1982. For forty years, this case has perplexed the public due to the lack of poli...

S03E04: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JOHNNY GOSCH (PART I)

April 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

*Trigger Warning- This case involves discussions surrounding child sex abuse and child sex-trafficking that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode* In this two-part episode, we discuss the disappearance of Johnny Gosch- a 12-year-old paperboy from West Des Moines, Iowa who was abducted during his routine paper route in the early morning hours of September 5, 1982. For forty years, this case has perplexed the public due to the lack of pol...

S03E03: THE MURDER OF ALEX RODDA

March 30, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Alex Rodda was only fifteen when he started an online sexual relationship with Matt Mason, an eighteen-year-old with a girlfriend and a dark secret.  Not only was Alex a minor, but Matt was still hiding his true self and did not want anybody in his life to know the details about this secret part of his identity. As their illicit relationship continues, Alex becomes hellbent on telling Matt's girlfriend about the nature of their online encounters. As a result, Matt decides that he's willing ...

S03E02: THE SOCIAL MEDIA MURDERS

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

The use of modern technology has both positive and negatives. This week, we discuss two cases that expose the dark side of social media- platforms that allowed monsters to enact their murderous desires. First, Katie tells the story of Jenae Gagnier, better known to her millions of followers as Mercedes Morr- who rose to social media fame due to her provocative posts. In late August 2021, everything changed for her when one "fan" decided to take it much too far and go to her home with murder...

S03E02: THE SOCIAL MEDIA MURDERS

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

The use of modern technology has both positive and negatives. This week, we discuss two cases that expose the dark side of social media- platforms that allowed monsters to enact their murderous desires. First, Katie tells the story of Jenae Gagnier, better known to her millions of followers as Mercedes Morr- who rose to social media fame due to her provocative posts. In late August 2021, everything changed for her when one "fan" decided to take it much too far and go to her home with murder...

S03E01: THE MURDERS OF KYLEN SCHULTE & CRYSTAL TURNER

March 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

In our season 3 premiere, we invite Jia Wertz back to the show to discuss a case covered in her new podcast series, "Speaking Of Crime".  Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner were a married couple who were murdered near Moab, Utah in August 2021. The women were last seen shortly after midnight on August 14 after a night out with friends. A few days later, a family friend went looking for them and found them dead at their campsite with multiple gunshot wounds. Sadly, the women mentioned to their...

S02E19: THE MADELEINE MCCANN CASE (PART I)

January 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

In part I of our season 2 finale, we discuss the high profile Madeleine McCann case- a case which is still highly debated and unsolved to this day. The McCann family was vacationing in Praia Da Luz, Portugal in May 2007 when their three-year-old daughter Madeleine was abducted from her bed while her parents were at a restaurant with friends only feet away from Apartment 5A. Shortly after her abduction, the Portugal police begin an investigation into the missing toddler only to quickly zero ...

S02E20: THE MADELEINE MCCANN CASE (PART II)

January 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

In part 2 of our season finale, our discussion about the high-profile Madeleine McCann case continues! In this episode, we discuss the various strange occurrences that took place in the days immediately preceding and following Madeleine's abduction. This includes a suspicious non-profit orphanage scam that almost had devastating consequences for one mother and her daughter, a strange woman mysteriously looking for someone to deliver her new daughter to her, and multiple reports of strange m...

S02E18: THE MUSKOKA MURDERS

January 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

The Muskoka region of Ontario is usually a beautiful summer destination for cottage owners in Canada, but this week we tell you the story of its dark underside: a side of the community that centers around one family whom many suspect to be responsible for a string of murders from the 1990's. After 77-year-old Joan Lawrence went missing in the fall of 1998, the Laan family was at the center of rumors and speculation about what could have happened to her. The police investigation that follows...

S02E17: THE MURDERS OF STEFANO SAVIOLI AND CHANTEL GILLADE

January 05, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

When Stefano Savioli was murdered on Cortes Island, BC, the RCMP offer up very little detail about what happened that night in 2010. Over a decade later, not even an official cause of death has been released leaving a sense of uneasiness looming over the island.   Chantel Gillade was only 28 years old when her life was tragically stolen from her. Her death sparked rumours of connections with a Canadian serial killer, but no suspect has been named in this case, over 2 decades later. FIND US...

S02E16: THE CHRISTINA WHITTAKER CASE

December 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Christina Whittaker went missing without a trace on November 13, 2009, from the town of Hannibal, Missouri and for years her disappearance has led to more questions than answers. When filmmaker Christina Fontana vows to crack the case for her documentary 'Relentless', it leads her down a path of twisted secrets, mysterious leads and many many red herrings. To this day, the events surrounding her disappearance are still a total mystery with rumours running rampant about what really happened. ...

S02E16: THE CHRISTINA WHITTAKER CASE

December 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Christina Whittaker went missing without a trace on November 13, 2009, from the town of Hannibal, Missouri and for years her disappearance has led to more questions than answers. When filmmaker Christina Fontana vows to crack the case for her documentary 'Relentless', it leads her down a path of twisted secrets, mysterious leads and many many red herrings. To this day, the events surrounding her disappearance are still a total mystery with rumours running rampant about what really happened. ...

S02E15: THE HART FAMILY MURDERS

December 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

In 2014, a touching photo of 12-year-old Devonte Hart went viral- a young black boy hugging a white police officer among protests for racial justice. It was dubbed "the hug felt around the world" and painted a picture of a socially conscious and loving family.  However, what has happening behind closed doors was far from loving and it all begins when Jennifer and Sarah Hart adopt six children and begin displaying snapshots of their so-called "perfect" life on social media. The real story is ...

S02E14: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EMMA FILLIPOFF

December 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

On November 28, 2012, 26-year-old Emma Fillipoff disappeared from Victoria, British Columbia. Her last known whereabouts were outside the Empress Hotel in the downtown area, talking to the police after an acquaintance called 911 saying she was in distress and needed help. After the police talk with her and let her walk away, she is never seen again. For almost a decade, her disappearance has garnered media attention and many theories have been developed.  Emma's strange behavior, frantic p...

S02E13: THE BOTHAM JEAN CASE

December 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

In September 2018, Botham Jean, an unarmed black man, was killed inside his own apartment by Amber Guyger- an off-duty police officer who mistakenly entered his apartment thinking it was her own. After a frantic 911 call, an investigation into the incident ensues and this high profile case added fuel to the national conversation about police brutality against black people in America. How does an off-duty officer resort to her gun so quickly? Did Amber's pre-existing racial biases lead to thi...

S02E12: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SNEHA ANNE PHILLIP

December 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

On September 11, 2001, the entire world changed.  The trauma and destruction that occurred in New York City sent shockwaves throughout the world and left thousands of mourning families in its wake. For one of those families, there were more questions than answers and in this episode, we tell you their story. Sneha Anne Phillip was last seen the day before 9/11 and the circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts are shrouded in mystery. As the investigation into her disappearance un...

S02E11: THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

November 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

**TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TOPICS SUCH AS  ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT THAT MAY BE TRIGGERING FOR SOME LISTENERS. PLEASE USE DISCRETION WHEN LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE.** In the fall of 2010, Talia Ray and her friends lived on campus at Sarah Lawrence College, a private liberal arts school in Yonkers, New York. When her father Larry gets released from prison and comes to live with the students on campus, the events that would allegedly unfold are so horrific and have a...

S02E10: THE HIGHWAY OF TEARS (#MMIWG, PART IV)

November 17, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

There are hundreds of missing  and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories. In the final part of our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls miniseries, we discuss the Highway of Tears- a 725-km stretch of highway in British Columbia where dozens of women have gone missing since the 1970's. A vital part of the national conversation about Indigenous issues in Canada, the stories of these missing women have gone largely untold. In t...

S02E09: THE CASES OF LEONA BRULE & LEAH ANDERSON (#MMIWG, PART III)

November 10, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

There are hundreds of missing  and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories. In part three of our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls mini-series, we tell the stories of two different cases- Leona Brule and Leah Anderson. Leona Brule, an 18-year-old woman from the Northwest Territories went missing in 1989 and in an unsolved case with very little information known, possibilies are endless. Could she have been met with foul play...

S02E08: THE AMBER TUCCARO CASE (#MMIWG, PART II)

November 03, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

There are hundreds of missing  and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories. In part 2 of the missing and murdered Indigenous women mini-series, we cover the case of Amber Tuccaro, a 20-year-old Indigenous woman who went missing in August of 2010 during a short vacation with a friend and her young son.  En route to Edmonton, Amber was hitchhiking, grabbed a ride with an unknown man and was never seen again. A portion of this drive is captur...

S02E07: TINA FONTAINE AND THE RED RIVER MURDERS (#MMIWG, PART I)

October 27, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

There are hundreds of missing  and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and these are just some of their stories. In part 1 of a special 4-part miniseries, we will be covering the stories of various missing and murdered Indigenous women across the country and exploring the history and circumstances that has lead to this national crisis. This week, Katie provides a brief history on the residential school system in Canada and how the deep trauma caused by these schools has lea...

S02E06: IN CONVERSATION WITH AMY BRYANT (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PART 2)

October 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

**Trigger Warning- This episode contains discussions about the topic of domestic violence in its various forms, which may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion when listening to this episode** October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the US and to bring more awareness to this massive issue, we will be doing a two-part episode on the topic. In part 2 of our domestic violence awareness episode, we talk with Amy Bryant- an expert on the topic. Currently a...

S02E05: THE JENNIFER MAGNANO CASE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PART 1)

October 13, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

**Trigger Warning: This episode contains topics and discussions regarding physical and sexual abuse that may be triggering. Listener discretion is advised** October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the US and to bring more awareness to this massive issue, we will be doing a two-part episode on the topic. Jennifer Magnano and her children endured the physical, verbal and sexual abuse of the family's patriarch, Scott, for several years until an incident in April 2007 propelled them to...

S02E04: THE TARA GRINSTEAD CASE

October 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

When high school teacher Tara Grinstead vanishes without a trace in October 2005, nobody could have anticipated the years-long mystery that would surround her disappearance. After leaving a friend’s barbecue on the evening of October 22, Tara was never seen or heard from again. With every discovery in the case only leading to more questions than answers, a slew of clues, tips and possible suspects makes for a missing persons case unlike any other. This wild story has a ton of twists and turn...

S02E04: THE TARA GRINSTEAD CASE

October 06, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

When high school teacher Tara Grinstead vanishes without a trace in October 2005, nobody could have anticipated the years-long mystery that would surround her disappearance. After leaving a friend’s barbecue on the evening of October 22, Tara was never seen or heard from again. With every discovery in the case only leading to more questions than answers, a slew of clues, tips and possible suspects makes for a missing persons case unlike any other. This wild story has a ton of twists and turn...

S02E03: THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JEFFREY DESKOVIC (PART 3- WITH SPECIAL GUEST JIA WERTZ)

September 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

In part 3 of our season premiere, we talk with documentary filmmaker Jia Wertz- whose debut film, 'Conviction', is all about Jeffrey Deskovic's story. In the interview, we discuss what motivated Jia to make a drastic career change into documentary filmmaking, her experience filming the doc and working with Jeff in the process as well as her connection to another wrongful conviction case we covered last season. It's another must listen interview and one you don't want to miss! FIND US ON SO...

S02E02: THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JEFFREY DESKOVIC (PART 2- WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEFFREY DESKOVIC)

September 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In part 2 of our special 3-part premiere, we talk to Jeffrey Deskovic himself to get all the details on his wrongful conviction- including his interrogations and botched polygraph test, his trial, his experience behind bars and his long overdue exoneration- even recalling the events of his first day post-release. Jeff's inspirational story is moving and emotional and our interview with him is a must-listen! FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:  @crimefamilypodcast Twitter: @crimefamilypod1 ...

S02E01: THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JEFFREY DESKOVIC (PART 1)

September 29, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Crime Family is back and we're kicking off our new season with a 3-part premiere episode about Jeffrey Deskovic- a 17-year-old high school student who was wrongfully convicted of his classmate's murder and spent nearly 16 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Angela Correa disappeared on November 15, 1989 in Peekskill, New York and her body was found only two days later having been beaten, raped and strangled. The police very quickly zeroed in on Jeff as the prime suspect, who was...

SEASON 2 TRAILER

September 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MB

A sneak peek of our upcoming season, which drops on September 29 with a 3-part premiere! 

S01E20: THE UNSOLVED JONBENET RAMSEY CASE (PART 2)

June 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Continuing our discussion from part one, we break down three of the most popular theories in this case and discuss the evidence that supports each theory and the evidence that contradicts it. Was it an intruder? Was someone in the family involved? Our friend Jennifer Knowles joins us once again to finish off our finale discussion about this crazy unsolved case. Also, we read theories and comments submitted by some of our listeners! FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast Twi...

S01E19: THE UNSOLVED JONBENET RAMSEY CASE (PART 1)

June 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The JonBenet Ramsey murder case is one of America's most high-profile and baffling unsolved cases. Nearly 25-years ago, Patricia Ramsey wakes up to find a nearly 3-page ransom note- stating that 6-year-old JonBenet has been abducted and the family must pay $118,000 for her safe return. Hours later, Jonbenet's dead body is found in the basement of the family's home. Between the 911 call that started it all, the mysterious ransom note, the botched investigation and compromised crime scene, the...

S01E18: THE SLEEPWALKING MURDERS

June 16, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

The human mind is a truly fascinating and terrifying thing. What happens when the unconscious mind controls the body? This episode explores the deadly sleepwalking cases of Scott Falater and Kenneth Parks. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast Twitter: @crimefamilypod1 Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] EPISODE RESOURCES: World Science Festival : The Mind After Midnight: Where Do You Go When You Go to Sleep? : https://www.youtube.com/watc...

S01E18: THE SLEEPWALKING MURDERS

June 16, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

The human mind is a truly fascinating and terrifying thing. What happens when the unconscious mind controls the body? This episode explores the deadly sleepwalking cases of Scott Falater and Kenneth Parks. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast Twitter: @crimefamilypod1 Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] EPISODE RESOURCES: World Science Festival : The Mind After Midnight: Where Do You Go When You Go to Sleep? : https://www.youtube.com/watc...

S01E17: THE MURDER OF NIKKI WHITEHEAD

June 09, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Nikki Whitehead was a troubled child who wound up pregnant at the age of 17. After giving birth to twins, Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah, Nikki was determined to give the girls a better life and upbringing than her own, but the girls grew to resent their mother no matter how hard she tried. When the girls became teenagers, their hatred towards their mother was at an all-time high and one morning in January 2010, things took a deadly turn when Nikki ended up dead from 80 stab wounds at a violent and g...

S01E16: THE 'MURDER FOR HIRE' STORIES OF NICOLE DOUCET AND DALIA DIPPOLITO

June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

This week is a 2-for-1; two different cases in one episode! Nicole Doucet and Dalia Dippolito are two very different women with one thing in common: they both wanted their husbands out of their lives for good and were both willing to do the unthinkable to make it happen. These two cases are very different versions of the classic "hitman for hire" story:  One shows that these things can even happen in small towns close to home, and the other includes drama reminiscent of Hollywood with some ...

S01E15: THE MURDERS OF SARAH AND AMINA SAID

May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains explicit language and topics/discussions involving alleged sexual abuse which may be disturbing. Listener discretion is advised* No one could have imagined the true tyranny that was happening inside the Said household in Bedford, Texas.  It was a horror that sisters Sarah and Amina would experience for years which included alleged abuse and control by their father Yaser, who was determined to marry the girls off to rich strangers back in his home coun...

S01E14: THE ANDREA YATES CASE

May 19, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Andrea Yates grew up with a long history of mental illness within her family, including bouts in the hospital for her own struggles throughout her life. After marrying Russell "Rusty" Yates in 1993, she eventually went on to have five children in an attempt at a perfect life that so many dream of. However, on the morning of June 20, 2001, Andrea makes a tragic decision that will forever change the course of her life. In what has since been deemed the "Killer Mom" case, this is the story of a...

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