True Crime Weekly Podcast
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -This is a podcast where I will bring you stories of true crime on murders, infamous cases and unsolved mysteries. True Crime weekly covers a new case each week bringing you real life horror stories. We will dig into murders, massacres, infamous cases, serial killers and unsolved mysteries. Stories of the most disturbing, controversial, and heartbreaking true crime cases told by your host Alina Trujillo. The storytelling is straightforward and to the point with no confusing sidebars.
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The Murder of Shannon Marie Siders
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBOn July 17, 1989, Shannon’s dad left for work at 10:30pm. After he left, 18 year old Shannon went out to go party with a small group of friends. That was the last time Shannon would ever be seen alive again. This is the story of the murder of Shannon Marie Siders.
The Murder of Shannon Marie Siders
September 06, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBOn July 17, 1989, Shannon’s dad left for work at 10:30pm. After he left, 18 year old Shannon went out to go party with a small group of friends. That was the last time Shannon would ever be seen alive again. This is the story of the murder of Shannon Marie Siders.
The Murder of Jason Bass and the Disappearance of Adam Emery
August 23, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Newport Bridge stands a majestic 219 feet above the Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. But on the evening of November 10, 1993, shortly before 7:00 PM, a bridge supervisor and a state trooper investigated an empty car that was blocking one of the westbound lanes. The engine was running and the headlights were on. On the back seat were several articles of clothing, neatly folded. Up front, there was cash, cut up credit cards, and a driver’s license. This is the story of the murder of Jason...
The Murders of John and Nancy Bosco
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOn August 12th 1993, John and Nancy Bosco were murdered in their home in Ferndale, Montana. The crime scene was bloody and confusing. John appeared to be more decomposed than Nancy and police initially thought this could be a murder suicide. When the murder weapon wasn't found, the police realized this was actually a double homicide, but there weren't any leads. This is the story of the murders of John and Nancy Bosco.
Episode 80: The Murder of Princess Doe
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn July 15th, 1982, George Krise, a gravedigger for Cedar Ridge Cemetery, was walking through a wooded area towards the rear of the cemetery when he came across a horrific discovery. Lying face-up on the bank of a creek bed was the decomposing body of a young woman. Her face had been bludgeoned to the point that it was unrecognizable and a gold cross necklace was tangled in her hair. This is the story of the murder of Princess Doe.
The Murder of Princess Doe
August 09, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOn July 15th, 1982, George Krise, a gravedigger for Cedar Ridge Cemetery, was walking through a wooded area towards the rear of the cemetery when he came across a horrific discovery. Lying face-up on the bank of a creek bed was the decomposing body of a young woman. Her face had been bludgeoned to the point that it was unrecognizable and a gold cross necklace was tangled in her hair. This is the story of the murder of Princess Doe.
The Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOn July 24, 1997 a young 24 year old left to run errands for the house that her and her husband had just purchased and were going to move into. She was seen at a local photo shop at approximately 2:30 p.m. that afternoon; employees at the store said she seemed to be in a hurry and looked at her watch several times. But she was never seen again, this is the story of the disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel.
Episode 79: The Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOn July 24, 1997 a young 24 year old left to run errands for the house that her and her husband had just purchased and were going to move into. She was seen at a local photo shop at approximately 2:30 p.m. that afternoon; employees at the store said she seemed to be in a hurry and looked at her watch several times. But she was never seen again, this is the story of the disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel.
Ricky Kasso and The Ritualistic Killing of Gary Lauwers
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn July 1984, the deceased body of 17 year old Gary Lauwers was discovered in a shallow grave in the Aztakea woods. A knife had been viciously plunged into his head, neck and chest 17 times. It is said that the devil, drugs and rock and roll led 17 year old Ricky Kasso to the ritual murder and eventually to his suicide. This is the story of Ricky Kasso and the murder of Gary Lauwers.
Episode 78: Ricky Kasso and The Ritualistic Killing of Gary Lauwers
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn July 1984, the deceased body of 17 year old Gary Lauwers was discovered in a shallow grave in the Aztakea woods. A knife had been viciously plunged into his head, neck and chest 17 times. It is said that the devil, drugs and rock and roll led 17 year old Ricky Kasso to the ritual murder and eventually to his suicide. This is the story of Ricky Kasso and the murder of Gary Lauwers.
Ricky Kasso and The Ritualistic Killing of Gary Lauwers
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn July 1984, the deceased body of 17 year old Gary Lauwers was discovered in a shallow grave in the Aztakea woods. A knife had been viciously plunged into his head, neck and chest 17 times. It is said that the devil, drugs and rock and roll led 17 year old Ricky Kasso to the ritual murder and eventually to his suicide. This is the story of Ricky Kasso and the murder of Gary Lauwers.
Episode 77: The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn September 9, 2017, 4 friends were getting ready to go to a party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chicago. This was supposed to be a normal night out with friends but no one could have predicted that one of them was going to be found in the walk-in freezer of the hotel. This is the story of the mysterious death of Kenneka Jenkins.
The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBOn September 9, 2017, 4 friends were getting ready to go to a party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chicago. This was supposed to be a normal night out with friends but no one could have predicted that one of them was going to be found in the walk-in freezer of the hotel. This is the story of the mysterious death of Kenneka Jenkins.
The Murder of Julie Williams and Laura Winans
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn May of 1996, a young couple walked into the woods and never came out alive. Their double-murder sparked shock and fear within Shenandoah National Park, where they were murdered at their backcountry campsite, prompting a nation-wide search for their killer. This is the story of the murder of Julie Williams and Laura Winans.
Episode 76: The Murder of Julie Williams and Laura Winans
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn May of 1996, a young couple walked into the woods and never came out alive. Their double-murder sparked shock and fear within Shenandoah National Park, where they were murdered at their backcountry campsite, prompting a nation-wide search for their killer. This is the story of the murder of Julie Williams and Laura Winans.
Episode 75: The Disappearance of Kayla Berg
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn August 11, 2009, Kayla called her mother to tell her that she was spending the day at a friend's house. At around 8:45pm Kayla called a friend she had made plans with earlier that day and told him to pick her up at her fathers house. Kayla yells at her dad “Dad, I’m going out!” as she closes the door behind her. That would be the last time that Kayla’s dad would ever hear his daughter’s voice or see her again. This is the story of the disappearance of Kayla Berg.
The Disappearance of Kayla Berg
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn August 11, 2009, Kayla called her mother to tell her that she was spending the day at a friend's house. At around 8:45pm Kayla called a friend she had made plans with earlier that day and told him to pick her up at her fathers house. Kayla yells at her dad “Dad, I’m going out!” as she closes the door behind her. That would be the last time that Kayla’s dad would ever hear his daughter’s voice or see her again. This is the story of the disappearance of Kayla Berg.
The Governor Ray Blanton Pardon Scandal and the Murder of Samuel Pettyjohn
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOn January 15, 1979, Governor of Tennessee Ray Blanton issued pardons to Fifty-two prisoners, including 23 convicted murderers, who were released to the streets of Tennessee. With some only serving months in prison. The biggest concern was that these prisoners were corruptly sold their pardons by Governor Ray Blanton and his administration. Once under investigation, witnesses started disappearing including Samual Pettyjohn who was shot execution style just after testifying in court. This is...
Episode 74: The Governor Ray Blanton Pardon Scandal and the Murder of Samuel Pettyjohn
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOn January 15, 1979, Governor of Tennessee Ray Blanton issued pardons to Fifty-two prisoners, including 23 convicted murderers, who were released to the streets of Tennessee. With some only serving months in prison. The biggest concern was that these prisoners were corruptly sold their pardons by Governor Ray Blanton and his administration. Once under investigation, witnesses started disappearing including Samual Pettyjohn who was shot execution style just after testifying in court. This is...
The Governor Ray Blanton Pardon Scandal and the Murder of Samuel Pettyjohn
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBOn January 15, 1979, Governor of Tennessee Ray Blanton issued pardons to Fifty-two prisoners, including 23 convicted murderers, who were released to the streets of Tennessee. With some only serving months in prison. The biggest concern was that these prisoners were corruptly sold their pardons by Governor Ray Blanton and his administration. Once under investigation, witnesses started disappearing including Samual Pettyjohn who was shot execution style just after testifying in court. This is...
Episode 73: The Abduction and Murder of Carla Walker
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn 1974 a 17 year old cheerleader was abducted from a car, raped and strangled in Texas. Her case had multiple suspects, but none were ever convicted of the crime, until now. This is the story of the murder of Carla Walker.
The Abduction and Murder of Carla Walker
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIn 1974 a 17 year old cheerleader was abducted from a car, raped and strangled in Texas. Her case had multiple suspects, but none were ever convicted of the crime, until now. This is the story of the murder of Carla Walker.
The Murder of Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDuring a welfare check officers opened a chest freezer to find the bodies of two women. This is the story of the tragic murders of Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa.
Episode 72: The Murder of Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDuring a welfare check officers opened a chest freezer to find the bodies of two women. This is the story of the tragic murders of Henriett Szucs and Mihrican Mustafa.
The Disappearance of Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn February 19, 2005 at around 11:30pm Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone walked out of a popular Philadelphia bar named Abilene’s, they got into Richard’s black Dodge Dakota, pulled away, and vanished without a trace. This is the story of the disappearance of Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone.
Episode 71: The Disappearance of Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn February 19, 2005 at around 11:30pm Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone walked out of a popular Philadelphia bar named Abilene’s, they got into Richard’s black Dodge Dakota, pulled away, and vanished without a trace. This is the story of the disappearance of Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone.
Episode 70: The Murder of Thomas Cressman
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBA one-time Royal dresser for Sarah Furgeson, the Duchess of York beat and stabbed Thomas Cressman after he refused to marry her. This is the story of Jane Andrews.
The Murder of Thomas Cressman
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBA one-time Royal dresser for Sarah Furgeson, the Duchess of York beat and stabbed Thomas Cressman after he refused to marry her. This is the story of Jane Andrews.
The Demonic Possession of Arne Johnson and The Killing of Alan Bono
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, also known as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case, is the first known court case in the United States in which the defense sought to prove innocence based upon the defendant's claim of demonic possession and denial of personal responsibility for the crime. This is the story of the demonic possession of Arne Johnson and the killing of Alan Bono.
Episode 69: The Demonic Possession of Arne Johnson and The Killing of Alan Bono
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, also known as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case, is the first known court case in the United States in which the defense sought to prove innocence based upon the defendant's claim of demonic possession and denial of personal responsibility for the crime. This is the story of the demonic possession of Arne Johnson and the killing of Alan Bono.
Episode 68: The Unsolved Murder of Amber Lundgren
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn June 7th, 1997, 20 year old Amber Elaine Lundgren went with friends to The Bar Code; a local club that was a safe place for many who just wanted to go out for a night of dancing. Sometime between 2:30-3:30 am, Amber left the club, the last time she was seen alive. This is the story of Amber Lundgren.
The Unsolved Murder of Amber Lundgren
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn June 7th, 1997, 20 year old Amber Elaine Lundgren went with friends to The Bar Code; a local club that was a safe place for many who just wanted to go out for a night of dancing. Sometime between 2:30-3:30 am, Amber left the club, the last time she was seen alive. This is the story of Amber Lundgren.
The Murder of Fan Man-yee The Hello Kitty Murder
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn May 1999, a police station in Hong Kong received a strange and gruesome report from a 13-year-old girl. The 13 year old girl claimed that she, her boyfriend and two of his friends had held a woman captive and tortured her for weeks, until she died of her injuries. The police doubted the girl’s story since she said she was reporting the crime because the victim’s spirit was haunting her dreams. This is the story of the kidnapping, torture, and murder of Fan Man-yee...aka The Hello Kitty Mu...
Episode 67: The Murder of Fan Man-yee The Hello Kitty Murder
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn May 1999, a police station in Hong Kong received a strange and gruesome report from a 13-year-old girl. The 13 year old girl claimed that she, her boyfriend and two of his friends had held a woman captive and tortured her for weeks, until she died of her injuries. The police doubted the girl’s story since she said she was reporting the crime because the victim’s spirit was haunting her dreams. This is the story of the kidnapping, torture, and murder of Fan Man-yee...aka The Hello Kitty Mu...
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn 1996, a 19 year old college student, left an off-campus party in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and walked home to her dormitory. She was never seen again and no remains have been found. This is the story of Kristin Smart.
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn 1996, a 19 year old college student, left an off-campus party in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and walked home to her dormitory. She was never seen again and no remains have been found. This is the story of Kristin Smart.
Episode 66: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn 1996, a 19 year old college student, left an off-campus party in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and walked home to her dormitory. She was never seen again and no remains have been found. This is the story of Kristin Smart.
Episode 65: Suspected Serial Killer Robert Durst
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBOn Sept. 28, 2001, a man fishing with his children found a torso floating in the waters of Galveston Bay. During a search, a police officer discovered a man’s arms and legs inside plastic trash bags nearby. The head was never found. This is the story of suspected serial killer Robert Durst.
Suspected Serial Killer Robert Durst
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBOn Sept. 28, 2001, a man fishing with his children found a torso floating in the waters of Galveston Bay. During a search, a police officer discovered a man’s arms and legs inside plastic trash bags nearby. The head was never found. This is the story of suspected serial killer Robert Durst.
Episode 64: The Killer Clown Sheila Keen-Warren
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOn May 26, 1990, Marlene Warren was at her home in the luxurious Aero Club community in Wellington, FL with her 22-year-old son, Joseph Ahrens, and several of his friends, when someone dressed as a clown came to the front door with flowers and balloons. Joseph hears his mother, Marlene say “oh how pretty” followed by two gunshots. This is the story of Marlene Warren, the women who had fallen victim of the Killer Clown, Sheila Keen Warren.
The Killer Clown Sheila Keen-Warren
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOn May 26, 1990, Marlene Warren was at her home in the luxurious Aero Club community in Wellington, FL with her 22-year-old son, Joseph Ahrens, and several of his friends, when someone dressed as a clown came to the front door with flowers and balloons. Joseph hears his mother, Marlene say “oh how pretty” followed by two gunshots. This is the story of Marlene Warren, the women who had fallen victim of the Killer Clown, Sheila Keen Warren.
Episode 63: The Disappearance of Daniel Yuen
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn 2004 Daniel Yuen was 16 years old when he was reported missing from CEDU High School, a behavioral modification institution for troubled teens in San Bernardino, California. A week prior to his disappearance Daniel’s parents received a phone call from their son who whispered “This is a bad school”. This is the story of the disappearance of Daniel Yuen.
The Disappearance of Daniel Yuen
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn 2004 Daniel Yuen was 16 years old when he was reported missing from CEDU High School, a behavioral modification institution for troubled teens in San Bernardino, California. A week prior to his disappearance Daniel’s parents received a phone call from their son who whispered “This is a bad school”. This is the story of the disappearance of Daniel Yuen.
Episode 62: The Murder of Claire Hough
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn August of 1984, 14-year-old Claire Hough and her best friend Kim Jamer, went on a two week vacation to San Diego, California. They stayed at Claire Hough's grandparents' house. The girls spent their days hanging out on Torrey Pines Beach. One of the nights Kim and Claire snuck out of the house and headed down to the beach where groups of teenagers sat around bon fires drinking beer and smoking cigarettes. Kim got panicked that night she felt very uneasy. She said “Somebody could just wa...
The Murder of Claire Hough
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn August of 1984, 14-year-old Claire Hough and her best friend Kim Jamer, went on a two week vacation to San Diego, California. They stayed at Claire Hough's grandparents' house. The girls spent their days hanging out on Torrey Pines Beach. One of the nights Kim and Claire snuck out of the house and headed down to the beach where groups of teenagers sat around bon fires drinking beer and smoking cigarettes. Kim got panicked that night she felt very uneasy. She said “Somebody could just wa...
The Lillelid Murders
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOn April 6, 1997 the Lillelid Family, devout Jehovah’s Witnesses were headed home from a religious convention. They stopped at a rest area on Interstate 81 in Greenville, Tennessee where they unfortunately crossed paths with 6 sinister teenagers. Vidar Lillelid took his son Peter for a walk in the rest area when he encountered two members of the group and Vidar asked if they believed in god. The evil acts that happened next still haunt Eastern Tennessee to this day. This is the story of the ...
Episode 61: The Lillelid Murders
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOn April 6, 1997 the Lillelid Family, devout Jehovah’s Witnesses were headed home from a religious convention. They stopped at a rest area on Interstate 81 in Greenville, Tennessee where they unfortunately crossed paths with 6 sinister teenagers. Vidar Lillelid took his son Peter for a walk in the rest area when he encountered two members of the group and Vidar asked if they believed in god. The evil acts that happened next still haunt Eastern Tennessee to this day. This is the story of the ...
Episode 60: The Unsolved Murder of Tammy Zywicki
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBOn August 23, 1992, a 21-year-old Grinnell College student, departed Evanston, Illinois, to return to school in Grinnell, Iowa, where she planned to arrive that evening. Later that day, an Illinois State Trooper found a 1985 Pontiac T1000 with New Jersey license plates — and ticketed it as an abandoned vehicle. This is the story of Tammy Zywicki.
The Unsolved Murder of Tammy Zywicki
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBOn August 23, 1992, a 21-year-old Grinnell College student, departed Evanston, Illinois, to return to school in Grinnell, Iowa, where she planned to arrive that evening. Later that day, an Illinois State Trooper found a 1985 Pontiac T1000 with New Jersey license plates — and ticketed it as an abandoned vehicle. This is the story of Tammy Zywicki.
Episode 59: The Murder of Brad and Andra Sachs
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOn Feb. 9, 2014, Bradford and Andra Sachs, a couple who had built businesses and a family together, were shot and killed in the early morning hours in their mansion on Peppertree Bend in San Juan Capistrano.