Cousins on Crime
Cousins Alayna and Candace discuss the wildest true crime cases of all time.
Episodes
194: What Happened to Dave Bocks?
In 1984, Harry, an employee at the Fernald Feed Plant was wrapping up his overnight shift; eager to get home and get some rest. He paced around waiting for his co-worker and carpool buddy, Dave Bocks, to meet him at the clock so they could leave together, but Dave never showed. The mystery covering the events of that night has spanned decades and still has everyone wondering, what happened to Dav
193: The Twisted Tale of the Murders of Eleanor Mills & Edward Hill
In 1922, a young couple walking down Lover's Lane stumbled upon a horrifying discovery; the body of a man and woman laying under a crabapple tree. The scandal that enveloped the murder investigation would give way to the most sensational trial New York had ever seen. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaFor Bonus Content, Join our Patreon! https
192: Operation Custody: The Murder of Selma "Sally" Hill
After a long day of work, Eric Hill arrived home to find a family friend waiting outside his door, hoping to check on Eric's grandmother, 81-year-old Selma Hill. The welfare check seemed routine enough...that is until they entered the home and realized they'd stepped into a made-for-TV murder plot. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaFor Bonus
191: The Murder of Laura Lee Crane
It was a cold January afternoon when a retired professor set out to gather her groceries in Fort Worth, TX. When she failed to return home a few hours later, without so much as a phone call home, her husband reported her missing to the authorities. It would take police agencies, across two states, to solve the mystery of what happened to Laura Lee Crane.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: Cou
190: The List Family Massacre, Part Two
In the winter of 1971, Westfield, New Jersey found itself right in the middle of a world-wide manhunt. The fugitive, who murdered his entire family, left a note justifying the killings as mercy on their souls for the financial ruin that would soon befall them. It would take an international TV show and one very keen neighbor to capture the man that had evaded police for nearly two decades. Instag
189: The List Family Massacre, Part One
In the winter of 1971, Westfield, New Jersey found itself right in the middle of a world-wide manhunt. The fugitive, who murdered his entire family, left a note justifying the killings as mercy on their souls for the financial ruin that would soon befall them. It would take an international TV show and one very keen neighbor to capture the man that had evaded police for nearly two decades. Instag
188: The Cult and Crimes of the Children of God
In the late 1960's, "The Children of God" indoctrinated members into a religious movement; teaching that their perverse sexual exploits were God's will. Founder David Berg's son, Ricky, was meant to become the heir to his father's radicalized empire, but instead, Ricky sought justice for himself and the others that had suffered abuse while in the cult.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: Cousi
187: Trial By Fire: The Murder of Dawn Hacheney
Christ Community Church, was an evangelical church located on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. In December of 1997, the church community hit a sweet spot. Many of the congregants were having babies at the same time and raising kids around the same age. For Dawn Hacheney and her husband, Nick, they believed they were right where they needed to be. But early one morning, underneath the pines
186: Christmas at the Cabin: The Murders of Kaye Tiede and Beth Potts
The Tiede family had been looking forward to their annual tradition. Every Christmas, they'd venture up to their remote cabin in the thick, snowy woods where they would decorate a Christmas tree and exchange gifts. But in December of 1990, their place of serenity and peace would be forever changed by two men that had recently escaped a halfway house.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: Cousins
185: The Murder of Jennifer Snyder
Jennifer Snyder was working as a veterinary technician in 2011; eager to welcome her first child in the fall of that year. Sadly, the father of Jen's baby wasn't ready for such a change, because... he was married to someone else. He'd fashioned such a tangled web of lies and deceit over the years, that he only saw one way out of the mess he'd created.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: Cousin
184: First Date, Last Date: The Murder of Leslie Reeves
Chris Smith was eager to finally get together, IRL, with Leslie, a woman he'd recently met online. She seemed like the perfect match for him - she was intelligent, loved to work out, and devoted her life to helping others escape dangerous situations. But their first date would be their last when a maniac broke into Chris's home with murderous intent. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: Cousin
183: Murder at Loose Chippings: Derek & Nancy Hasom
April 3, 1985 rocked the upper-middle class community of Boonsboro, Virginia when a couple was found brutally butchered in their home. Investigators were at a standstill until a rental car agreement broke the case wide open. What followed, is a twisted tale of two fugitives living under false identities, committing check fraud, and ultimately turning on each other.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcas
182: The Stay Family Murders
When Cassidy Stay answered a knock at the front door of her family home in Spring, Texas, her world turned stopped. The FedEx delivery man standing before her wasn't there to deliver a package, he was there for revenge.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://
181: The Shocking Murder of Alvin Bulaoro
Christmas was approaching in Fallbrook, California in 2012, when a young Army Reservist vanished. Weeks went by without answers from police, or the family-hired private investigator, before an unbelievable realization that Alvin's body had been hidden in plain sight.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/C
180: The Unexplained Deaths of Phoebe Handsjuk and Baillee Schneider
The bright-eyed and strong-willed Phoebe Handsjuk, was determined to finally end the volatile relationship she had with her boyfriend...that is until she was found dead in the utility room of her apartment complex. Phoebe's boyfriend moved on and would find himself mourning the loss of another girlfriend, years later. Was it all just a coincidence or was there one obvious common denominator betwe
179: The Murder of Linda Sobek
Linda Sobek was a former NFL cheerleader who'd turned her focus to modeling and acting in the fall of 1995. But her light would be snuffed out when a last-minute photoshoot turned deadly.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.c
178: Deadly Obsession: The Murders of Zohreh Sadeghi, Mohammad Naseri and Celeste Manno
Stalking cases are some of the most frightful stories we tell here. The danger lurking outside your door, your workplace, or being followed would surely send you into a panic, but do the laws protect us when we need it most?Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! htt
177: The Durham Family Murders, Part Two
A snow storm had rolled into the small town of Boone, North Carolina in February of 1972 with cruel intentions. The Durham's, Bryce and Virginia, and their son Bobby Joe, had just arrived home, safe and sound, having traversed the hazardous road conditions only to find that they were walking into the last moments of their lives.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme
176: The Durham Family Murders, Part One
A snow storm had rolled into the small town of Boone, North Carolina in February of 1972 with cruel intentions. The Durham's, Bryce and Virginia, and their son Bobby Joe, had just arrived home, safe and sound, having traversed the hazardous road conditions only to find that they were walking into the last moments of their lives.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme
175: The Senseless Murder of Ricardo Hibi
Ricardo Hibi was the type of guy that everyone relied upon in his tight-knit community of Manitoba, Canada. With an upcoming wedding and newly certified group home for troubled youth, everything was falling into place. But a storm was rolling in; an unexpected tragedy that no one could come back from.Sources:Final Moments: Death at the Front Doorhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/kane-moar-r
174: Misery in Missoula: Serial Killer Wayne Nance, Part Two
Wayne Nance was a serial killer who terrorized the community of Missoula, Montana in the 1970's and 80's. Some outlets refer to him as the Missoula Mauler, but no title could ever describe the heinous acts perpetrated by this monster.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch
173: Misery in Missoula: Serial Killer Wayne Nance, Part One
Wayne Nance was a serial killer who terrorized the community of Missoula, Montana in the 1970's and 80's. Some outlets refer to him as the Missoula Mauler, but no title could ever describe the heinous acts perpetrated by this monster.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch
172: In Broad Daylight: The Murder of Alyssa Burkett
Alyssa Burkett thought she'd found love in Andrew Beard, but once their daughter was born, it became clear that their relationship would not last. Each of them moved on to someone new, continuing to fight every step of the way to gain sole custody of their little girl. The feud grew so toxic that eventually neither one of them would get the child, because one would end up dead and one would end u
171: Blue Sink: The Murders of Kay Granger & Ann Wood
Nearly a year after the Sims family triple homicide, Tallahassee, Florida was struck with another heinous set of crimes. Two teenage girls were found brutally beaten, stabbed, and shot in a wooded area near Blue Sink. Unlike the murders of the Sims family, police had a viable suspect for the double homicide near the remote swimming hole. The question that haunted the community was impossible to ig
170: The Sims Family Murders
Back in the 1960's, Tallahassee, Florida was a small town where residents didn't lock their doors. But the community's sense of safety was shattered when a teenage girl came home late one night to find her parents and little sister had been brutally murdered in their home.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.
169: The Missing Gun: The Murder of Keith Gentry
Loving father and husband, Keith Gentry, had built a beautiful family with his college sweetheart, Darlene, in Robinson, Texas. On the morning of November 9, 2005, Darlene woke to her worst nightmare when she found the back door open and her husband in bed covered in blood. Police quickly gravitated to the most obvious suspect, but they had no idea that she, herself, would lead them to the evidenc
168: The Murder of Jholie Moussa
It was late in the afternoon on a Friday when 16-year-old Jholie Moussa and her identical twin sister, Zhane, decompressed in their room after a tiring day at school. Gearing up for the long, holiday weekend, Zhane felt relief but Jholie seemed to be preoccupied with texting someone before she abruptly walked out the front door. Zhane couldn't have known that would be the last time she saw her sis
167: Double Homicide in Bend: The Murders of Angela Pastorino & Alfredo Hernandez
Teenagers Angela Pastorino and her boyfriend, Alfredo Hernandez, were inseparable—bound not only by young love, but by a shared desire to help anyone who needed a hand. On August 16, 2022, they set out to help assist a friend’s mom with home-improvement projects as she prepared to sell her house. It was a simple act of kindness they’d done countless times before. But this time, Angela and Alfredo
166: The Murder of Sandra Bonaventure
Police tending to a simple car accident in Hells Kitchen, were flagged down by a homeless man who had just found the body of a young woman in a New York City tunnel.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/?Sources:https://pat
165: The Murder of Robin Lawrence
In 1994, Robin Lawrence seemed to have it all — a loving husband, a young daughter, and a quiet home in Springfield, Virginia. But when her husband left on a business trip, that picture-perfect life shattered overnight. What followed was a chilling crime that would haunt investigators for decades before the truth finally came to light.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.co
164: The Murder of Grace Jennings
In the Fall of 2022, police responded to a small home in Santa Fe, New Mexico due to a reported stabbing. With little information to go on, investigators fell further and further into confusion when the suspects fained ignorance and ran circles around the truth.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Cousins
163: Murder in the Clovis Carver Library
In 2017, the peaceful atmosphere in the Clovis Carver Library was shattered when a 16-year-old kid opened fire on unsuspecting families. Several were wounded in the mass shooting, but two, very beloved women, lost their life. Despite the perpetrator expressing his urge to kill and self harm, his threats went unreported and he continued to have open access to his father's guns. How did it all go so
162: The Murder of Selena Quintanilla Perez
Mexican-American singer, Selena Quintanilla, was as established artist in the Latin community; hailed as the Queen of Tejano. At just 18-years-old, she was signed as a solo artist with dreams of English albums, fashion boutiques, and life on a farm with the man she loved. Sadly, some of her dreams would never be realized because one of her closest confidants had betrayed her in the most unimaginab
161: Found in the Jordan River: The Murder of Annie Kasprzak
Veronica Kasprzak went upstairs to check on her 15-year-old daughter, Annie, only to find an empty room and a runaway note on the bed. The very next day, a gruesome discovery would lead police down a twisty path that would eventually lead them right back to the beginning.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.c
160: Serial Killer: Robert Eugene Brashers
Using DNA technology, one of the most infamous cases, the Yogurt Shop murders, has recently been solved! The suspect in the quadruple homicide from 1991 was also linked to crimes in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Missouri; though it's believed he's responsible for so much more.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https:
159: The Murder of Janie Landers
Janie Landers was a feisty 18-year-old living in a group home for the developmentally disabled. Her body was found shortly after she ran away from the facility but the truth would remain a mystery, spanning nearly four decades.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! h
158: Where is Sara Isabel Martinez?
Sara Isabel Martinez was last seen at her home in Fort Worth Texas in the early morning hours of December 29, 2024. She was last seen wearing grey sweatpants and black zip up sweater, and white DC sneakers. She wears black and clear framed glasses. She has brown eyes, and black hair with purple streaks. Sara is 5’ 2” and weighs about 100 lbs. She’s a beautiful blend of American, Native American an
157: The Unsolved Murder of Holly Palmer
It was late November in Granbury, Texas when 23-year-old Holly Palmer was found brutally beaten to death in the Greyhound/Trailways bus station that she owned and operated. Nearly 37 year have passed with no arrest and no justice for Holly and her family. If you know anything about the murder of Holly Palmer, please call the Granbury Police Department at 817-573-2648 or you can remain anonymous by
156: The Beast of Chicago: H.H. Holmes
Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, was a selfish and sadistic man who lured women into his life only to steal from them and make them disappear. He used anyone and everyone he could to increase his wealth, even if that meant killing men, women, and even children, to get what he wanted.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin ou
155: Revisited: The Unsolved Murders of Emily Morgan and Totinika Elix
The cousins are off this week but we wanted to revisit a story we covered back in May of 2023 because this case remains unsolved to this day. You will hear from Alayna will about two women were found shot to death inside a car parked in front of an abandoned home, in a small town in Oklahoma. Someone knows something - let's get these girls some justice.If you have any information regarding the mur
154: Never Forgotten: The Murder of Lisa Ziegert
On a brisk April morning in 1992, the quiet town of Agawam, Massachusetts stirred awake like any other day. But just before 9 a.m., an unsettling discovery disrupted the usual mundane routine. A clerk at Brittany’s Card & Gift Shop was surprised to find her coworker Lisa Ziegert’s car sat in the parking lot, yet Lisa was nowhere to be found. Inside, the unease deepened: Lisa’s coat, wallet, an
153: The Murders of Pam Pitts and Ray Clerx
When 19-year-old, Pam Pitts', remains were found badly burned in a wooded area, her family desperately wanted to know what happened to her. Little did they know that it would take one more murder to capture a killer. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://cou
152: The Murder of Gemma McCluskie
When a former EastEnders actress, Gemma McCluskie, vanished without a trace in the dead of winter 2012, panic gripped her loved ones and community. Once a familiar face on the beloved British soap, she'd traded the spotlight for a quieter life working in nightclubs and bars—still vibrant, still full of life. It wouldn't be long before everyone learned her horrifying fate and that they'd all been r
151: The Brutal and Senseless Murder of Christopher Donovan
It was after midnight in late May 2001 in quiet Surrey, England. Chris Donovan, his brother, and their friend met up at a local takeaway so they could walk home together - never knowing a chance encounter was about to up-end their lives and send shockwaves through the community. What followed was a painstaking investigation by two relentless detectives to prove culpability, and an extraordinary ac
150: The Disappearance of Lynette Simms Dawson, Part Two
When a woman goes missing in Sydney, Australia in 1982, all that could be heard was the cicadas buzzing in the trees. No one was looking for her; not her friends and not police. In Part Two of this two-part episode, we'll talk about what might have become of Lyn and how a renewed interest in the case would bring justice for Lyn's family.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.
149: The Disappearance of Lynette Simms Dawson, Part One
When a woman goes missing in Sydney, Australia in 1982, all that could be heard was the cicadas buzzing in the trees. No one was looking for her; not her friends and not police. In Part One of this two-part episode, we'll talk about the beautiful life Lynette Dawson had grown accustomed to before it was all taken from her.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music
148: Mountain Madness: The Murders of John Morrison and Frank Harwood
Sunday, June 29, 2025, an emergency call came in alerting officials that a fire was spreading on Canfield Mountain. Within minutes, firefighters suited up and raced toward the blaze, bracing for battle against the flames. But what awaited them wasn't just a wildfire—it was an ambush. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://
147: Where Are Bonnie Lee and Jeremy Dages?
When a young mother took her son out for what should have been a quick late-night trip to the grocery store, no one suspected it would be the last time they saw her. By the next morning, after hours with no word and no sign of her return, her roommates suspected something was very wrong.If you have any information about what happened to Bonnie Lee and her son Jeremy, please call the Hillsborough C
146: Fatal Fairytale: The Murder of Jason Corbett
Jason and Molly Corbett moved from Ireland to the US in search of a fresh start for their family. The endless opportunities and sense of community that North Carolina had to offer, gave them the life that most could only dream of. But a deteriorating marriage threatened their happy ending and one heated night would rip the family apart forever. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrim
145: Ice Cold Betrayal: The Murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin
A casual reunion between old friends at an upscale café took a tragic turn when one woman suddenly fell gravely ill. Mirna Salihin was a vibrant, healthy young woman with a bright future ahead of her, so what could have caused her sudden and mysterious death?Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnC
144: The Murder of Lori Bray
On a crisp October night, Lori Bray finished her shift at the casino, eager to get home and escape into the quiet of the evening before facing another early morning. But when the casino manager spotted Lori’s car abandoned at a lonely rural intersection the next day, far from her usual route, a sense of dread crept in. A chance encounter and a single act of kindness lead Lori on a detour that she
143: A Shot in the Dark: The Murder of Farah Fratta
November 9, 1994 was an ordinary Wednesday night for Laura Hoelscher and her husband, Darren, until they were startled by gunfire across the street. Rushing to their living room window, they witnessed their neighbor, Farah Fratta, fall to her garage floor and a masked man escape in a getaway car. Zeroing in on who wanted Farah dead would be the easy part, but proving it wouldn't be.Sources:https:/
142: The Generous Doctor: The Murder of Dr. Thomas Burchard
Dr. Thomas Burchard, a pediatric psychiatrist, was exceptional at taking care of others. Though he had good intentions, his habit of sending money to pretty women who were down on their luck, was not a good look for the esteemed doctor. Soon, he'd cross paths with one young woman who would take much more than his money.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by
141: Melonie White & The Secrets of Lake Mead
Just months after moving to Las Vegas in search of a fresh start with her boyfriend and 3-year-old son, Melonie White’s excitement quickly faded into silence. Her family grew increasingly concerned when days turned into weeks without a word from her. Then came a chilling discovery in the Nevada desert—what two unsuspecting hikers stumbled upon would confirm their worst fears.Instagram: @CousinsonC
140: A Bomb at the Luxor: The Murder of Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio
Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. For Mexico-born Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio, Las Vegas was booming with job opportunity and the chance to send money to his family back home. But in early May of 2007 an explosion would shock the city and leave Willebaldo's family to go on without him.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.co
139: Gone in a Minute: The Murder of Art Rozendal
The holidays had come and gone in snowy Canada, and the Rozendal's were out visiting friends on a bitter January night. Having skirted death more than once, Brenda Rozendal and her husband, Art, were more connected and in love than ever before; cherishing every moment they had with each other. But in an instant, their beautiful life together would be shattered, because one of them would be gone in
138: The Ruthless Murder of Tyshika Askins
Tyshika Askins was a beautiful, 22-year-old mother with her whole life ahead of her. She was responsible and organized, which is why her baby’s father, Alonza Dennis, grew concerned when she didn’t arrive to pick up their 2-year-old son. After finding her lifeless body in the bedroom of her apartment, police immediately zeroed in on Alonza as their prime suspect. With the circumstantial evidence p
137: Thick as Thieves: The Murder of Brian Davis
Robin Davis and Carol Saltzman were the type of friends that did everything together. They went grocery shopping together, moved out of town and got new jobs together, and even lived together for a few years. But when Robin's husband turned up dead, on a rural road near his home, police believed they knew just how far Carol would go for her bestie.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonC
136: What Really Happened to Dr. Sneha Philip?
In September 2001, the disappearance of a physician in Manhattan became complicated when the United States suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in history. No one had seen Dr. Sneha Philip since September 10th, but with every new clue uncovered in the wake of tragedy, a new list of questions emerged for her loved ones. The years of uncertainty have been long and confusing for most, however,
135: Murdered in the Snow: Rosa White
In beautiful Logan County, West Virginia, a small town was devastated when a young girl was found brutally murdered in the snow. The weapons were left behind, pointing to one obvious suspect close to Rosa White, but the investigation would lead down a very unexpected path when a scandal was uncovered. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our
134: The Baylor Bears & The Murder of Patrick Dennehy
In the Summer of 2003, down in steamy Waco, Texas, a new basketball recruit at Baylor University was gearing up for his first Big 12 season. When Patrick Dennehy didn't report for class on Friday and didn't show for practice the following Monday, it was clear that something was wrong. Just one problem though, those closest to him on campus were not looking for him and, initially, were uncooperativ
133: Massacre on the Lurongyu 2682
A large fishing vessel, the Lurongyu 2682, set sail from the Shidao Port on a two-year squid harvesting mission. Thirty-three men were aboard when it reached the deep seas, but only eleven returned. Buckle up your life jackets because Alayna is taking us aboard the most terrifying ship to grace the Pacific.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoi
132: Betrayed by Blood: The Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum
On a quiet Sunday morning in September of 2002, a fisherman found a car partially submerged in the creek. When he approached the vehicle, he was startled to see a woman's body floating in the water next to the car. Police arrived on scene to launch an investigation that would take them in the most unbelievable direction.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by
131: The Murders of Christine Morton & Debra Baker
Christine Morton was found by a neighbor, bludgeoned in her home after a night of celebrating her husband's birthday. The police immediately zero'd in on a suspect, secured a conviction, and marked "case closed" on another job well done. But 25 years later, a cold case that was, seemingly, unconnected would shed new light on the truth. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.c
130: The Diabolical Murder of Michael Cochran
On the morning of February 6, 2019, Michael and Natalie Cochran were supposed to catch a flight for a business meeting, when Michael fell ill. Natalie canceled their flight and reached out to friends to check on her husband's declining condition, but refused all offers to take him to the hospital. What was wrong with Michael and why didn't Natalie want to help him? The answer would shock everyone
129: Murder at the Hotel: Greg Fleniken
An out of towner, staying in a hotel on business, was found dead in his room one morning, when he failed to show up for work. Authorities were immediately stumped when a sweep of the room revealed no blood, no weapon, and no evidence a crime had even occurred. The mystery continued after the autopsy outlined a multitude of injuries that couldn't be explained. What happened to Greg Fleniken??Instag
128: Beware of John Smith: The Disappearance of Fran Gladden & Janice Hartman Part Two
PART 2Dianne Beasley wasn't looking for love when she met John Smith, but their shared interest in luxury cars and socializing, drew them to one another. It was a whirlwind romance, a short lived engagement, and a speedy marriage that thrust Dianne head over heels...into imminent danger. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our new Patreon!
127: Beware of John Smith: The Disappearance of Fran Gladden & Janice Hartman Part One
PART 1Dianne Beasley wasn't looking for love when she met John Smith, but their shared interest in luxury cars and socializing, drew them to one another. It was a whirlwind romance, a short lived engagement, and a speedy marriage that thrust Dianne head over heels...into imminent danger. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our new Patreon!
126: The Wedgwood Baptist Church Shooting
This week, Candace tells a harrowing story of the victims and survivors of the Wedgwood Baptist Church Shooting in Fort Worth, Texas in September of 1999.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/?Sources:https://www.wedgwo
125: Murder in Davenport: Kevin Lanusse, Dewlon Donell & Greg Dolezal
In 2021, a contract job took a group of electricians from their chilly, northeastern fall, down to sunny Florida. When Shaun Runyon was called out by his team for slacking on the job, he stormed off the worksite and started driving north, towards home. The trouble was, with every mile he traveled, he became more and more enraged until he turned his truck around and went back for revenge.Instagram:
124: The Unexpected Witnesses: Kevin Butler & Marty Duram
This week, Alayna covers two separate cases where the most unexpected witnesses come in small, feathery packages.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/?Sources:https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/eighth-court-of-appeals/
123: The Murder of Warren Barnes
When police were called out to a boat ramp in the wee hours of the morning, on February 27, 2021, they found 19-year-old Brian Cohee, Jr. standing on the bank, watching his car sink. What was thought to be a silly little accident took a sinister turn, when the rear bumper of the car revealed something quite concerning.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by A
122: The Hazel Green Widow: Elizabeth Dale
Elizabeth Dale was raised in privilege; getting everything she could have ever wanted. When her first husband died suddenly, she was left alone in the homestead they shared together. Though she found love again, she would go on to lose even more husbands over the years. Was she just unlucky or did she make her own luck?Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by
121: The Murder of Mary Ellen Deener
In 1965, Mary Ellen Denner, and her sister Brenda, went to the laundromat to complete a chore that they always did for their family. This night would turn into anything but routine when Mary Ellen went to make change but never came back. The monster that took her from her family was quickly caught, but her family and the community could have never anticipated what happened next.Instagram: @Cousins
120: The Honor Killing of Banaz Mahmod
The Mahmod family fled Iraq to pursue a better life in South London in the late 1990's, but a better life was not waiting there for the young girls in the family. The parents and other elders imposed strict, religious values onto Banaz Mahmod and her sisters; compromising everything they understood about right and wrong. When Banaz went missing in January of 2006, her boyfriend knew that her many
The Mysterious Drowning of Annie Börjesson
Annie Börjesson had been living in Edinburgh, Scotland and was eager to go home to visit her family and friends back in Sweden. She'd planned a trip to IKEA, a hair appointment, and packed two library books that she'd take back while she was in town, but she never got the chance because she was found dead on the beach on December 4, 2005. Police quickly ruled it a suicide, but was it really murder
119: The Horseshoe Lake Murders
In picturesque Horseshoe, Arkansas, a man settled to build a farm, family, and legacy. If he'd only known that having such a warm and giving family would lead to tragedy, he may have taken his dream somewhere else.Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! https://co
118: Kyle Still Speaks: A Mother's Fight Against Fentanyl Poisoning
Stephanie Hellstern came home from work and walked into a nightmare that no parent should ever have to experience. She'd spend months waiting to find out what really happened to her 16 year old son, Kyle, and a lifetime fighting for change. Listen to her powerful story and check out her non-profit North Texas Fentanyl Coalition.Fentanyl Education & Resources:North Texas Fentanyl Coalition nort
118: The Tragic Death of Tyler Skaggs
Tyler Skaggs was born to play ball. He came from a family of ball players and took his talents all the way to the MLB to play for the Los Angeles Angels. After an injury left him in chronic pain, Tyler turned to prescription pain medication to get through the long stretches of back-to-back games. What was a seemingly innocent habit ended his life when he took the wrong thing from the wrong person.
117: The Body in the Stairwell: The Murder of Jennifer Watkins
A young hospital employee went missing one November evening in 1999, only to be found murdered days later. Police had a few suspects in mind but the identity of the real killer is someone that wasn't even on their radar. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcastEmail: CousinsonCrime@gmail.comTheme Music by AleXZavesaJoin our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrimeCheck out our merch store! htt
