Crime Salad
Crime Salad is a top-ranked true crime podcast hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky. Each week, they deliver in-depth coverage of real crime stories, unsolved cases, missing persons, and criminal investigations. With careful research and thoughtful storytelling, they examine evidence, timelines, and systemic failures. Their mission is to uncover the truth, promote accountability, and keep the focus on victims and justice.
Episodes
Smoke and Mirrors – Inside McKamey Manor (Halloween Special)
As Halloween approaches and the leaves change, we're revisiting one of the most controversial and notorious haunted attractions out there: McKamey Manor. Known as the most extreme haunted house experience, McKamey Manor has been pushing the boundaries of fear since 2001. It started as a backyard haunt in a quiet San Diego neighborhood, with the classic jump scares and eerie sounds we all expect. O
Nathaniel White: 6 Women, a False Confession, and a Mother's Hunt
In the early 1990s, the transitioning industrial town of Middletown, New York, became the hunting ground for a ruthless killer. It started with a horrific discovery along abandoned railroad tracks and quickly escalated into a string of brutal murders that paralyzed the Hudson Valley.
In this solo episode, Ashley walks us through the devastating timeline of Nathaniel White. From a bizarre false co
The Olney House of Horrors: Missing Women of Kensington (The Raymond and Eugene Horsch Investigation)
This week on Crime Salad, Ashley takes the mic solo to break down what authorities are calling one of the most disturbing cases in Philadelphia history. What started as a routine traffic stop involving 44-year-old Eugene Horsch near Independence Mall in June 2026 quickly unraveled a decade-long nightmare centered around a fortified rowhouse at 417 West Chew Avenue in the Olney neighborhood.
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Connecting the Dots: The Disappearance of Morgan Nick
On the evening of June 9, 1995, a little league baseball game in Alma, Arkansas, provided the perfect cover for a predator. In the short time it took to catch fireflies with friends, six-year-old Morgan Nick vanished from the parking lot. What followed was a 29-year nightmare for her family, decades of missed clues, and a relentless hunt for justice that finally resulted in a massive forensic DNA
The Decoy Blood Tube: Catching Dr. John Schneeberger
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He passed the DNA tests for years. He thought he was completely untouchable. He didn't expect investigators to demand a third test... or for them to discover a surgically implanted tube of donor blood hiding right inside his arm. The
A Penny and a Dream: The Callous Murder of Morgan Bauer
Seven agonizing years. Zero traces. And a chilling web of occult obsession, digital breadcrumbs, and a secret confession that finally blew a cold case wide open.
In this episode of Crime Salad, we break down the shocking trial and verdict of the Morgan Bauer murder case. Back in February 2016, 19-year-old Morgan packed up her life in South Dakota and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with a dream of a f
The Bone Breaker of Baraboo | The Unimaginable Survival of Thad Phillips
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A 13-year-old boy is abducted from his couch in the dead of night and forced into a 43-hour fight for his life.
In July 1995, the quiet town of Baraboo, Wisconsin, was rocked when Thad Phillips was kidnapped and tortured by a local
The 33-Hour Silence: The Murder of Andrew Jasmine
When Andrew Jasmine goes completely silent for two days, his girlfriend is first to notice. From the outside of his LaPlace, Louisiana, home, everything looks perfectly normal. Inside, the living room is spotless. But just down the hall, investigators find a devastating discovery: Andrew has been shot ten times in his own bed.
Was this a personal attack after a heated argument?
With no DNA
The Nightmare Tenant: The Murders of Karen Koep & Davido
In November 2023, the tight-knit community of Lacey, Washington, was rocked when a beloved local chiropractor, Dr. Karen Koep, mysteriously failed to show up for work. When deputies arrived at the home she shared with her husband, Davido, they found a chilling scene: the exterior locks had been bizarrely drilled out, and the air was thick with the chemical smell of bleach. Inside, investigators di
3:13 AM Crash Alert: The Murder of Melody Hoffman
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At 3:13 AM automated Apple SOS crash alert from a daughter's phone would send any parent into a frantic search. This was the terrifying reality for the mother of 20-year-old Melody Hoffman. But instead of a car crash,
The Coward's Route: Ryan Borgwardt
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From reversing a vasectomy in secret, to exploiting Western Union loopholes, to fleeing to Eastern Europe, this case proves that the truth is often stranger than fiction. We unpack the devastating financial reality of community
The Empty Casket: The Bizarre Disappearance of Julie Mott
The Empty Casket: The Bizarre Disappearance of Julie Mott
How does a body go missing from a funeral home? After defying the odds and battling cystic fibrosis for 25 years, Julie Mott passed away, only for her remains to be stolen from a San Antonio funeral home in broad daylight just hours after her service. In this episode, we explore the bizarre timeline at Mission Park Funeral Chapels, an obse
Digital Alibi: The Tragic Death of Annie Kasprzak
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On a quiet Sunday morning in March 2012, a jogger on Utah’s Jordan River Trail made a gruesome discovery: pools of bloo
The Real Cocaine Bear Story: Andrew Thornton Tri-State Crime Scene
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What happens when a highly trained, elite narcotics detective realizes the bad guys are having way more fun than the cops? He starts a multi-million-dollar cartel, of course.
This week on Crime Salad, Ashley and Ricky are diving head
Introducing: The Snare from ABC News & 20/20
Today, we have something a little different for you: it’s the first episode of The Snare, from ABC News and 20/20.
The Snare examines the gruesome murder of 18-year-old Angie Dodge, who was killed in her apartment in Idaho Falls in 1996. As investigators hunted for her killer, DNA recovered from the crime scene pointed to an unidentified suspect. Despite the evidence, police built their case ag
The Ghost Plane: The Marcus Schrenker Escape
How far would you go to escape the consequences of your own greed?
What happens when a high-flying millionaire's house of cards finally begins to collapse? He vanishes into thin air.
Marcus Schrenker had it all: private planes, luxury sports cars, and a massive French chateau. As a trusted financial advisor, he carved out a highly exclusive niche catering to the "cream of the crop," managing the
The Master Plan of a Family Man | The Murder of Trish Willoughby
In February 1991, a relaxing family vacation to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, transformed into a horrific nightmare. Trish Willoughby, a highly successful business owner from Phoenix, Arizona, was found brutally attacked inside a rental condominium at Las Conchas Beach.
Her husband, Daniel Willoughby, painted the picture of an open-and-shut tragedy, claiming a random local robbery had occ
RE-RELEASE & 2026 UPDATE: The Closed Case of Heather Turner
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This week, we are re-releasing an episode that has stuck with us deeply while we travel to cheer on our oldest son at his state championship track meet! Please make sure you stick around to the very end of this episode, as we have recorded a massive, brand-new segment covering explosiv
Maple Syrup Heist! w/ Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
We joined Vanessa Richardson for a special deep dive into the sweetest crime Canada has ever seen. Between 2011 and 2012, a small, organized crew systematically drained nearly $18 million worth of maple syrup from the world's only strategic reserve, replacing it with water, barrel by barrel, while nobody noticed. The ingredients? A government-sanctioned monopoly, a decade-long grudge, and a facili
“Someone hired someone to kill me." | The Plot Against Jack Avery
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The 29-Minute Investigation: Joanna Hunter
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In this episode of Crime Salad, Ricky and Ashley dive deep into the chilling timeline of Joanna's final hours. We expose the massive, unexplained gaps in Mark's alibi
‘She Saved Him, Can You Save Her?’ Rebecca Zahau | Part 2
Two deaths. Same mansion. Two days apart. In Part 2, we walk through the physical evidence in Rebecca Zahau's death: the knife, the gloves, the painted message, the balcony, the knots, the head injuries, and the tape residue almost no one talks about. We get into the independent investigation into Max Shacknai's fall led by his mother Dina, the 2018 civil trial that found Adam Shacknai responsible
‘She Saved Him, Can You Save Her?’ Rebecca Zahau | Part 1
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In July 2011, two people died at the same mansion in Coronado, California, within a week. First, six-year-old Max Shacknai fell from a second-floor banister while in the care of his father's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau. Two days later, Rebecca was found hanging from a balcony at th
Justice for Mica Miller: 528 Days of Stalking, Harassment, and Lies
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On April 27, 2024, 30-year-old Mica Francis Miller was found dead at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina. Two days earlier, she had served her husband, Myrtle Beach pastor John Paul Miller of Solid Rock at Market Common, with div
The Murder of April Kauffman: A South Jersey Secret | Crime Salad
Egg Harbor Township in South Jersey is a place where community roots run deep, and no one was more rooted than April Christine Kauffman. A beloved local business owner, fiercely outspoken radio personality, and dedicated veterans' advocate, April was a pillar of Atlantic County. But on May 10, 2012, the affluent, quiet neighborhoods of Linwood, New Jersey, were shattered when April was found murde
She'd Go Ballistic | The Suspicious Death of David Elmquist
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What Happened to Anna Kepner on the Carnival Horizon?
In November 2025, 18-year-old Anna Kepner boarded the Carnival Horizon cruise ship with her family for a six-night Caribbean vacation. On the final sea day, she was found dead, hidden under her bed inside her own cabin. Surveillance footage reportedly showed only one person entering and leaving the stateroom during that window: her 16-year-old stepbrother.
The FBI took over the investigation, and
Crime Salad Throwback: The Disappearance of Holly Bobo: Taken in Broad Daylight
Celebrating years of Crime Salad stories! Here is a throwback: updates at the end of the episode!
On the morning of April 13, 2011, nursing student Holly Bobo was abducted from her family's home in Darden, Tennessee, while her brother watched from inside the house, believing she was walking with her boyfriend. What followed was a three-and-a-half-year search that gripped a small town and drew
The Disappearance of Celeste Doghmi: Missing for 2 Years in Auburn, Maine
In the summer of 2021, in the quiet river city of Auburn, Maine, 27-year-old Celeste Doghmi was at a turning point. After years of struggle and addiction, Celeste had completely turned her life around. She was a devoted new mother, had purchased her first-semester nursing textbooks, and was sharing her pride and love for her infant son on social media every day.
But following a harrowing final vi
The Disappearance of Lonene Rogers
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Sara Easton: Suicide or Homicide? The Suspicious Death of a Yuba City Mother
On August 16, 2015, Sara Easton, a 31-year-old mother of three from Yuba City, California, died from a gunshot wound in her bedroom. Investigators quickly moved toward a suicide ruling. Her family never accepted it.
Sara's husband was Aaron Easton, then-Chief of the Marysville Police Department. And the more forensic details emerged, including the autopsy findings, the toxicology results, the wit
Na’Ziyah Harris | The Detroit Teen Who Disappeared After School
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In this episode of Crime Salad, Ashley and Ricky examine the case of Na’Ziyah Harris, a 13-year-old girl from Detroit, Michigan, who disappeared after getting off her school bus on January 9, 2024, near Cornwall Street and Three Mile Drive on Detroit’s east side. What began as a missing child investigation quickly tur
The Death of Jaleayah Davis: Accident or Something Else?
On a cold November morning in 2011, a 911 call shattered the silence along Interstate 77 near Marietta, Ohio. A car sat abandoned against a guardrail. Its lights were on. The driver was nowhere to be found.
Minutes later, another call came in.
A body had been discovered in the roadway.
What followed should have been a straightforward investigation. There were crash reports, phone records, witne
Confidential and Dangerous: The Andrew Sadek Case
Andrew Sadek was a 20-year-old college student at North Dakota State College of Science when he disappeared from his dorm in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Weeks later, his body was found in the Red River. His death was ruled a suicide, but the circumstances surrounding it have continued to raise questions.
In this episode of Crime Salad, we examine Andrew’s case and the broader risks tied to confidenti
The Katie Autry Case: The Dorm Room Attack at WKU
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In the early morning hours of May 2003, a piercing fire alarm shattered the silence inside Hugh Poland Hall at Western Kentucky University. Students poured out into the dark, confused and half-asleep, unaware that behind one closed dorm room door an 18-year-old freshman was fig
Ryder Belisle: When Custody Became a Medical Crisis
Ryder was a medically fragile child living with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type IIIB, a rare and terminal neurological disease that required constant specialized care. For years, his survival depended on strict medical routines, equipment management, and a caregiver trained to respond to emergencies. Then a custody battle moved his case from hospital rooms into courtrooms, where legal procedure began to
Daniel Morcombe Case Explained | Child Abduction in Australia
On December 7, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe disappeared while waiting for a bus beneath the Kiel Mountain Road overpass on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. What should have been a routine trip to Sunshine Plaza became one of the largest missing child investigations in Queensland history, spanning years of public tips, shifting timelines, and missed opportunities.
In this episode of Crime Salad,
Rachel Hoffman Case: Florida Police Informant Operation Gone Wrong (Tallahassee)
In late spring 2009, Florida State University students in Tallahassee, Florida were wrapping up finals when 23-year-old Rachel Hoffman became the center of a police operation that would end in tragedy. In this episode of Crime Salad, we break down the Rachel Hoffman case, focusing on how a “controlled” and “by-the-book” confidential informant (CI) operation unraveled, and why officers reportedly w
Nicole “Nikki” Addimando: Survival or Murder
Listener discretion is advised. This episode includes discussion of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
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In September 2017 in Poughkeepsie, New York, a routine traffic stop led police to Nicole “Nikki” Addimando, a shaken mother
The Suspicious Circumstances: The Death of Jennifer Harris
In May 2002, 28-year-old Jennifer Harris of Bonham, Texas, vanished on Mother’s Day weekend. The next morning, her green Jeep was found abandoned near the Red River in rural Fannin County. Days later, Jennifer’s body was recovered from the river. With no clear cause of death and no arrests, her case remains unsolved more than twenty years later.
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The Deadly Radium Craze
Crime Salad steps into Weird History, traveling back to the early 1900s, when a glowing new element promised progress, beauty, and modern life.
In this episode of Weird History by Crime Salad, we explore the rise of radium mania, from the young women who became known as the Radium Girls, to the powerful corporations that insisted radium was safe while workers grew sick and died.
We touch on cr
Kaylene Oehling: A Relentless Fight for Justice | Pittsburgh, PA
Twenty-year-old Kaylene Marie Oehling disappeared from Etna, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 2020. What followed were years of confusion, frustration, and heartbreaking silence. At the center of this story is her father, Jason Oehling, whose relentless determination to find answers has never faded. For more than three years, Jason pushed for movement in a case that had stalled almost from the beginni
Codie Novack: A Family’s Continuous Fight for Justice
On the night of January 4th, 2023, 26-year-old Codie Novack was found unresponsive inside a home in Silver Springs, Florida. What was first reported as a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a case filled with conflicting statements, unexplained injuries, and a timeline that never made sense to the people who loved her most. For the past two years, Codie’s family has fought for clarity in a syst
Closed as Suicide: The Unanswered Questions in Libby Caswell’s Death
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On a cold December night in 2017, police responded to the Sports Stadium Motel in Independence, Missouri, where 21 year old Libby Caswell was found dead inside Room 319. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide, even as the medical examiner listed the manner of death as undetermined and key surveillance
Where is Fauna Frey? Missing in Southern Oregon | Josephine County
Southern Oregon is known for its stunning summer landscapes, remote forests, and quiet mountain towns. But in the beauty of Josephine County, isolation and danger often live side by side. In late June of 2020, 45-year-old Fauna Frey set out on a short drive through Grants Pass and the surrounding mountain roads, a route filled with winding highways, dense forests, and long stretches with no cell s
Teresa “Terry” Peroni: Missing 1983. Found 1997. Identified 2024.
In the summer of 1983, 27-year-old Teresa “Terry” Peroni disappeared from a remote counterculture community in rural Oregon. For years, rumors circulated about communes, drugs, and the controlling man she had last been seen with. Her family searched, asked questions, and followed every lead, but Terry’s trail went cold. Her name slowly faded from public memory.
In 1997, human remains were discove
20 Stab Wounds: The Questionable ‘Suicide’ of Ellen Greenberg
In January 2011, 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, Unit 603 at the Venice Lofts. The swing-bar lock was secured from the inside, yet Ellen had been stabbed twenty times, including deep wounds to the back of her neck. Her fiancé discovered her body and called 911, but within days investigators changed the medical examiner’s original homicide ruling to
Given to God At Atwood Lake: The Ruth Miller Case
Atwood Lake Park in Ohio was known for peace and family vacations until the summer of 2025, when deputies found Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, standing knee-deep in the water claiming she had “given her child to God.” What followed became one of Ohio’s most haunting faith-related tragedies, now known as the Ruth Miller Atwood Lake case.Ashley and Ricky explore how faith, delusion, and mental illnes
Introducing: CRIMES OF...
Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forcesbehind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly truecrime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two GirlsOne Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal,unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more.For their f
The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali: Secrets, Sightings, and Silence
Sixteen-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished in broad daylight from Yorkton, Saskatchewan in 2016. Nearly a decade later, her disappearance remains one of Canada’s most haunting mysteries.In this episode, Ashley and Ricky trace Mekayla’s final hours through security footage, phone records, and witness accounts that reveal a series of strange and unsettling moments. From cryptic texts and untraceable cal
Missing: Oakley Carlson - Denial, Neglect, and the Fight for Justice
Crime Salad dives into the case of Oakley Carlson, a 5-year-old girl from Grays Harbor County, Washington, who disappeared after being returned to her biological parents, Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson. This episode exposes the warning signs and system failures that continue to haunt advocates demanding justice for Oakley.
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Trudy Appleby: The 1996 Moline Disappearance
In August of 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in the Quad Cities. There was no sign of a struggle, no clear witnesses, and no immediate answers. For nearly three decades, her case remained unsolved.
But behind the headlines, Trudy’s father never stopped fighting. From the very beginning, he insist
Filicide Awareness Interview with Hope Hooton
In this episode, Crime Salad sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her two children to filicide, the act of a parent killing their own child. This conversation covers deeply sensitive topics, including suicide, domestic abuse, and the devastating realities that too often go overlooked by the system. Hope shares the red flags she recognized, the steps she too
Fighting Against Filicide: Alec, Lydia, and Rowan
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For Alec, Lydia, and Rowan, this decision became catastrophic.
This is not an easy story to hear. It carries a strong listener discretion warning as we discuss filicide, the failures of the system, and the heartbreaking loss of innocent lives. But it’s also a story of resi
Introducing: CRIME HOUSE DAILY
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily.
Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold.
Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next.
Evening episodes go deeper.
Finding Tracy Hill | Columbiana County, Ohio
In 2001, Tracy Hill was 24 years old, a college student, and separated from her husband. She was trying to build a future for herself when, suddenly, she went missing. What followed was a desperate search, suspicions of foul play, and a case that—after more than two decades—remains unsolved.
Even with all the years that have passed, Tracy’s case is still open. Foul play is suspected, but without
STACEY B. COLBERT: THE NEVER ENDING FIGHT
In March of 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert disappeared from her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Stacey was vibrant, funny, and deeply loved by her family and friends. She had a smile that could brighten even the darkest room, and a spirit that made people want to be near her. But when she vanished, a wave of fear and unanswered questions consumed her community.
What followed were years of rumors, fa
The Murder of Jennifer Daugherty (The Greensburg Six Case)
On a snowy morning in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, a school worker made a puzzling discovery outside Greensburg Salem Middle School—a heavy garbage can lodged beneath his truck. What he found inside would unravel one of the most shocking cases in Westmoreland County history.
In this episode of Crime Salad, we uncover the disturbing story of Jennifer Daugherty and the horrifying secrets that shook a
The Mysterious Death of Deborah Waggoner: South Greensburg’s 1990 Unsolved Homicide
On the night of April 17th in 1990, Deborah Waggoner had what seemed like an ordinary plan. Around 7 PM, she left her South Greensburg home in her faded green 1976 Chevrolet Malibu. She told her boyfriend, Charles Stader, that she was headed to the nearby coin-operated Carbon Car Wash to clean her car. It was close by, so Charles didn’t expect her to be gone for more than an hour. Before she left,
Neglect and Abandonment: Mother Leaves 16-Month-Old Jailyn Candelario Alone to Die | Cleveland, Ohio
On West 97th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, tragedy struck when police discovered 16-month-old Jailyn Candelario unresponsive inside her Pack ‘N Play. First responders tried to save her, but it was too late—Jailyn was pronounced dead at the scene. What officers found inside the home was deeply disturbing, and the condition of both the residence and the toddler immediately raised red flags for investig
Inside the Oklahoma Cabin Surgery Case: Bob Lee Allen & Thomas Evans Gates
In October 2020, a person from Virginia traveled to a remote cabin in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, to meet Bob Lee Allen and Thomas Evans Gates—two individuals they had connected with online. What happened next turned a private arrangement into a full-blown criminal investigation, raising disturbing questions about consent, legality, and the hidden corners of the internet.
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“UNDETERMINED” For Too Long—The Mysterious Death of Heather Turner (Heather Milam)
Most commonly known as Heather Turner—was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of the home she shared with her husband. The shower was still running, and she had a gunshot wound to the head.
Heather's death happened at a time when several things in their lives were raising red flags. Allegedly, Heather was planning to leave the relationship with Andy the very next day. But here we are, nearly
THE GYM MAT INCIDENT: KENDRICK JOHNSON
On January 11, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Students discovered his sock-clad feet sticking out during gym class, prompting calls to 911. His mother, Jacquelyn Johnson, who had been searching for him since the night before, arrived at the school unaware of the tragedy unfolding inside the gym. The fight fo
BONUS Weird History: America’s Weird Asylum History: Nellie Bly and the Fight for Change
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A hundred years ago, being ‘different’ could land you in a lunatic asylum—places of abuse, neglect, and forgotten souls. In this episode of Weird History, we uncover the dark past of America’s psychiatric institutions, from Nellie Bly’s daring undercover exposé at Blackwell’s Island to the horrors of lo
Through the Telescope: The Day Heather Teague Vanished
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Nearly 30 years have passed since Heather Teague vanished from a Kentucky beach, but her mother, Sarah, refuses to let her story be forgotten. While police claim they identified Heather’s kidnapper and closed the case long ago, Sarah believes they got it wrong—and that the truth is still buried. In this episode, we dig i
Crime Salad's Weird History: The Dancing Plague of 1518 | The Dead Dance
In the summer of 1518, the people of Strasbourg started dancing… and just didn’t stop. No, seriously—they danced for days, some even to their deaths. Was it a curse? A case of mass hysteria? Or just some really bad moldy bread?
In this fun bonus episode, Ashley and Ricky are taking a little break from true crime to bring you something weird from history. Don’t worry—our regular weekly crime episo
Disappeared: Amber Dubois and Chelsea King
Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.
In February 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared while walking to school in Escondido, California. Her family searched tirelessly—without answers. A year later, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing during her routine run in a nearby park.
Was this a to
Murder Without Justice: Jason Corbett
When Irish father Jason Corbett relocated to North Carolina with his two children, it was meant to be a fresh chapter after the tragic loss of his first wife, Mags. He eventually married Molly Martens, an American woman hired to help care for his young children. But nearly a decade later, Jason’s life would end violently inside their North Carolina home—sparking an international investigation and
The Zoo Man: The Thomas Huskey Case
In the 1990s, Knoxville’s ‘Zoo Man’ wasn’t just caring for elephants—he was hiding horrific secrets. Thomas Huskey was accused of attacking sex workers and eventually linked to multiple murders. His shocking defense? Multiple personalities. This is the disturbing true story of the Zoo Man Killer.
Content Warning: sexual assault, sex work, strangulation, murder, and mental illness.
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The Death of Stephanie Wasilishin: A Mystery Still Unsolved
In this episode of Crime Salad, we’re diving into the heartbreaking story of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin—a devoted mother, talented pastry chef, and vibrant woman whose life was cut short on July 9, 1993. What happened that night in Sedona, Arizona has haunted her family for over three decades, especially her daughters, Nikki and Christina.
Stephanie’s story began long before that tragic night. Af
Gone Too Soon: Dylan Rounds’ Fight for Justice
On May 28, 2022, 19-year-old Dylan Rounds vanished in the Utah desert—his life and dreams of building something of his own were cut short by senseless violence. In today’s episode, we reflect on the impact of Dylan’s story, where the case stands today, and how his loved ones continue to fight.
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Side Salad: 18-year-old escaped: The Gloucester Township Horror Story
On May 8, 2025, a teenage girl arrived at a Wawa convenience store in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. Her shaved head and scarred-up wrists clearly told a story that something was wrong.
She wasn’t there to grab a snack or fill up a gas tank—her neighbor had driven her there to meet authorities. She was in desperation to escape a nightmare that, according to investigators, had lasted nearly sev
The Hoax of Anthony Godby Johnson
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