Crimelines® True Crime
Crimelines walks you through true crime events, pairing captivating tales with clear storytelling. Host Charlie brings in appropriate historic and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why it happened.
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Christina Morris | A Choice of Charges
Christina Morris went out for a night with friends but never came home. Modern technology like cell phone pings, security camera footage, and DNA testing gave pieces of the information but with big chunks missing, the jury was going to have to decide if the gaps in the case were just too much.
This case is *solved*
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David Harmon | Cold Case Solve
After a murder in a Kansas suburb went cold, people accused a local church of covering up the truth. But no cover up was good enough for a cold case team review.
This case is *solved*
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Wanda Rollyson and Rebecca Cliburn | CSI-fail
After a brutal double homicide in rural Ohio in 2005, a killer who liked to watch the TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation thought he cleaned up his tracks. But as we know, it’s never as easy as it looks on television.
This case is *solved*
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Dave Riess and Pam Hutchinson | A Woman on the Run
Before the spring of 2018, Lois Riess was an energetic 50-something year old woman living within an hour of her hometown. But then she became known across the United States as something else: the Killer Grandma and she was on the run.
This case is *solved*
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Keith Reed | The Trail of Evidence
In 2012, a New York school superintendent didn’t show up as expected at a conference. His brother, a former FBI agent, suspected the worst and he was right. The police had leads but it took just one tip to bring it all together. This case is *solved*A huge THANK YOU to this month’s sponsors:Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo code “CRIMEL
Leda Files | A Daughter's Story
Content disclaimer: This episode contains strong language.In 2025, a man called 911 to report finding his mother dead. But with a changing story and questions about his mental state, the victim’s daughter is left alone to pick up the pieces. This case is pendingSpecial thanks to Leda's daughter Jessica and Dr. Paige Wilcoxson for their participation in this episode.A huge THANK YOU to this month’s
Brandi Celenza | The Evolution of a Story
When Brandi Celenza was shot in April of 2018, the police were told one story. That story was the same in 2018, 2019, and 2020. It only changed shortly before the case went to trial and the question came down to what it usually comes down to: would the jury be convinced?This case is *solved*A huge THANK YOU to this month's sponsors:Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspaper
Bill and Opal Arnold | The Lives of William Leslie "Les" Arnold
From the time he murdered his parents as a teenager until his death under an assumed name, William Les Arnold’s life intersected with several other people and it left many of them wondering who was he, really?This case is *solved*A huge THANK YOU to this month's sponsors:Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/crimelines for free shipping and 365-day returns.Start your detective
Part 2: John and Joan Robinson Hill
In 1969, Joan Robinson Hill died of an infection of unknown origin. Her father was sure it was murder and, due to pressure, charges were eventually filed. But what happened next muddied the water more than it already was in this case of unknowns. This case is *unsolved/disputed*A huge THANK YOU to today's sponsors:Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/crimelines for free shipp
Part One: John and Joan Robinson Hill | Decades of Questions
When Joan Robinson Hill died in 1969, her father was sure foul play was involved even after multiple autopsies ruled it was natural causes. The state ended up charging her husband under a rarely used law, but he was never convicted after he, too, ended up dead. Going on 60 years later, people still ask if Joan Hill was murdered and who was behind John Hill’s death?This case is *unsolved/disputed*A
Kara Nichols | Victimization
When Kara Nichols went missing, her family released relevant details of her life even though they thought it may impede getting attention on the case. It turned out they were right, until the right investigator came on the case and uncovered the truth. This case is *solved*Thank you to our sponsor Newspapers.com! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime and use code CRIMELINES at check out.Eventshttps://tro
Monique Baugh | Aiding and Abetting
In December of 2019, Monique Baugh went to show a house to a potential buyer and didn’t come back. Hours later, a home intruder shot her boyfriend and the search for Monique was on. Fortunately for the investigators, the shooters left a digital trail that unraveled a conspiracy. This case is *solved*For more information on realtor safety and resources: https://www.nar.realtor/safety Thank you to t
Ha Smith and Anita Vo |Dual Motives
In 2005, a mother and daughter were found dead in an apparent home invasion robbery. As the police started tracking down leads, the killer got bold but as the authorities moved in, they found the motive wasn’t exactly what they thought. This case is *solved*Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free onSupercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/Patreo
Thomas and Jennifer Ayers | Adequate Provocation
When Thomas and Jennifer Ayers were found dead, the suspect was known from the start. But the investigation questioned motives and in the end, it was up to a judge to balance justice with mercy. This case is *solved*Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com ! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime/ and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crime
That Beast Was Not Me | An interview with Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon
An interview with Dr. Jeffery Smalldon, author of “That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers”THAT BEAST WAS NOT ME documents five decades of conversations with murderers like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, serial sniper Thomas Lee Dillon, and Donald Harvey-then thought to be the most prolific serial killer in American history. Through
Lucille Butterworth | A Missed Confession
Lucille Butterworth went missing in Tasmania in 1969, and Australians were shocked to learn decades later that someone confessed to her murder just 7 years after her disappearance. Confirmation bias, tunnel vision, and poor police procedures so damaged this case that even a confession was not enough to close it. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything about the disappearance of Lucille Butterw
Matthew Crocker, Emmanuel Birts, David Blockett | The Profile of an Infant Abduction
Infant abductions are unlike other kidnappings and the profile of the perpetrator differs greatly, with the vast majority being women whose motivation is to raise the child. With the rise in at-home DNA kits, these cold cases are starting to be solved but there are still some that remain unresolved. These cases are *unsolved*If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST orMatthew Croc
Davohnte Morgan | Mt Shasta Mystery
Davohnte Morgan was getting his life back after a traumatic injury but when he walked away from an argument with his girlfriend in 2020, he was never heard from again. His family wants his story out there so that people know to keep looking for Davohnte so that, regardless of the outcome, they can bring him home. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, you can call the Mt Shasta police at (53
Ren and Setina Weddles | Missing Twins
In December of 2017, the Stockton police got a tip that a baby had been killed in May of 2016 and it had never been reported. The investigation showed that the family had not just one missing baby but rather two. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, you can call the Stockton police at 1-209-937-7911 or NCMEC at 1800THELOSTEvents:LA Meetup! January 8 2026 6p-8p at the Bigfoot Lodge 3172 Los
Bianca Lebron | Missing in Connecticut
Ten year old Bianca Lebron said she was going to the mall with her uncle. She got into a van and drove off, never to be seen again. There have been suspects over the years and it seems the police have gotten close to an arrest a couple of times. But Bianca’s case remains unsolved. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, please call the Bridgeport Police Department 1-203-576-7671 or NCMEC at 1
Logan Schiendelman | Missing in Washington
Logan Schiendelman was having some growing pains as he entered adulthood like a lot of young people do. Nothing seemed insurmountable but when he disappeared, the investigators had to consider if any of those issues contributed. This case is *unsolved*Help support search efforts: https://gofund.me/5ec6d7574 If you know anything, you can call the Thurston County Sheriff’s non emergency dispatch at
Adam Herrman | Delayed Report
When a child goes missing, entire communities turn out to search for them. But the people of Towanda, Kansas weren’t given that opportunity because Adam Herrman’s adoptive parents? They said he went back into state care and it took 9 years for anyone to realize that was a lie. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, you can call the Butler County Sheriff's Department at 316-322-4254 or NCMEC
True Crime Conversations: Josh (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine & Crime), and Charlie (Crimelines)
For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more.In this conversation, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine and Crime), and I discuss nothing and everything all at once.E
Francheska and Misheila Martinez | Missing Sisters
Francheska and Misheila Martinez were twin sisters living in Paterson New Jersey in the spring of 2000. But that summer both of them disappeared–separately–and the police assumed they were runaways. But after 25 years of no contact, we have to wonder if something else happened. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST.Support the show!Get the exclusive show
Summer Wells | Four Years On
In June of 2021, a little girl went missing from her family’s rural property in Tennessee. The case got the national attention most missing persons advocates would love to have, but then it went too far and impeded the investigation. While we debate the balance between reporting information and hurting a case, Summer Moo n-Utah Wells remains missing to this day. This case is *unsolved*If you know
April Dawn Andrews | Missing from Arkansas
April Andrews left her home to walk down to a church clothing giveaway but never returned. After being assumed a runaway for years, the sheriff’s department took another look at the case and they now believe this is a criminal case. But they need to find April to move forward. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything call the Benton County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division at (479) 271
Freda, Sheri, and Michael Johnson | The Secrets of Henry Harbison
An entire family disappeared from Independence, Missouri but it wasn’t reported for 5 months. And then the police determined they were actually on the run and closed the case having never made contact with them. It would take a family member doing her own investigation to get the case reopened. This case is *unsolved*If you have any information on the disappearance of the Johnson family or where H
Patricia Viola | CODIS
After Patricia Viola disappeared, her husband lobbied to require New Jersey police to enter DNA samples from families of missing persons in CODIS because he knew that would help solve cases. And CODIS was exactly what would bring answers in Pat’s case. This case is *unsolved*If you have information about the suspicious death of Patricia Viola, you can call the Bogota Police Department at (201) 487
Wilma Nissen | Jane Doe No More
When 23 year old Wilma Nissen stopped communicating with her various foster families, they hoped she found a better life somewhere. But the truth was she was a Jane Doe, far from home, and it would take diligent police work and the daughter she left behind to start to put the pieces together. This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, you can email tips to justice4wilma@aol.com or call the Lyon
Byron Wright | Ignored
Around Christmas time 2013, investigators in the Arlington, Washington area got notified that a recently arrested car thief wanted to talk to them. He told them he knew about a decade’s old murder that happened on a rural property… a crime the police had no idea even happened. This case is *solved*Thank you to our sponsor: Uncommon Goods! To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/CRIM
Anjelica AJ Hadsell | Crafted Clues
After 18 year old Anjelica Hadsell was reported missing, clues started showing up around town. But were they leading to police closer to the an answer or were they intended to send them in the wrong direction?This case is *solved*Thank you to Newspapers.com for sponsoring today's episode! Head over to Newspapers.com/gift and use the code 'Crimelines' at checkout for an exclusive 20% discount. Your
Listen Now: Against The Odds
Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds.In this immersive series from Wondery, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made
Cody Bowles and Clent Chavers (FIXED)
When Cody Bowles supposedly left town to join a motorcycle gang, it actually sounded like something he would do. But when he stopped contacting his family and didn’t fill his life saving prescriptions, people got worried and soon one mysterious death was uncovered… and then another. This case is *solved*Thank you to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this episode! Get 15% off your next gift at Uncommon
Julie-Anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold Pt 2: More Evidence and No Justice
Last week we talked about the 1991 deaths of Vicki Arnold and Julie-Anne Leahy, initially ruled a murder suicide. This week, we are going to go through Vicki Arnold’s psychological profile, very serious accusations against Julie Anne’s husband Alan, two more inquest findings, and eventually a suspect no one expected. This case is *disputed*Podcast recommendation: Scamfluencers Support the show!Ge
Julie-Anne Leahy and Vicki Arnold | Three Inquests and More Questions (Part 1)
Two women were found dead in 1991 and the police soon concluded it was a murder suicide. The families did not accept that answer and it took multiple reinvestigations and reviews and 3 coronial inquests for that assumption to be fully challenged. And then, in the end, a surprise suspect emerged that said everyone had it wrong. This case is *disputed*Podcast recommendation: Killer Heart to HeartsTh
Father Edward Hinds | Passion Provocation
A parish priest was found dead and a confession quickly came. But what the killer said happened and what the state pieced together were not the same thing and it would be up to a jury to decide if this was manslaughter or was it murder. This case is *solved*Podcast recommendation: Making of a Musician Thank you to today's sponsor Uncommon Goods. Find unique gifts and get 15% off at UncommonGoods.c
Kenyatta Bush | Injustice
When an Omaha teenager disappeared outside of her school, the police looked at people she knew as their likely suspects. But when a surprise confession came in, this case ended up in years of legal wrangling only to leave people asking if someone can be wrongfully convicted without being actually innocent. This case is *disputed*Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimeli
Martre Coles | Inconvenient Motive
As we know, a motive is not necessary to prove a crime in court. But when the state struggles to come up with one, does it impact the jury’s ability to come to an agreement? This case is *solved*Book recommendation: https://neweraincj.org/book-now-available-1 Thank you to Newspapers.com for supporting Crimelines. Use code CRIMELINES to get 20% off! Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond t
Candace Hiltz | Tunnel Vision
When a young mother was found dead in her home in 2006, her family suspected a police coverup but the police were narrowed in on a person of interest. Unfortunately, a decade later, police misconduct was uncovered and even if it wasn’t directly connected to the investigation, it made it only that much harder to find justice for Candace Hiltz.This case is *unsolved*If you know anything, you can cal
Kayla Kelley | Modern Methods
Kayla Kelley thought she found the love of her life on a dating app. But red flags started popping up and right as she uncovered his secrets, she disappeared. Modern investigative methods seemingly solved the case, but her boyfriend had one final bizarre story about what really happened. This case is *solved*Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free
Stephen Douglas | A Coronial Inquest
Stephen Douglas was a passionate advocate and nurse working in mental health services. After he was killed by one of his clients, the Coroners Court of New South Wales took a hard look at the case to see if gaps in the system needed to be filled to prevent another tragedy. This case is *solved*Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free onSupercast: ht
John Chakalos and Linda Carman | The Last To See Them
In 2013, a young man was the last person to visit his grandfather before his grandfather was murdered in bed. In 2016, that same young man was the last person to see his mother alive. Though some say the evidence clearly points to his guilt, others say not so fast. If you have any information on the murder of John Chakalos, you can call (860) 688-5273This case is *unsolved*Get Casey Sherman’s book
Bobby Sexton | Disorganized Crime
When Bobby and Tricia Sexton decided to reconcile in early 1998, many thought it was the start of the family finding peace again. But according to the authorities, it was just a plot to set someone up to be murdered. This case is *solved*Thank you to Newspapers.com for supporting Crimelines once again. Use code CRIMELINES for an exclusive discount! Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond th
Wanda Lopez | Carlos v Carlos
Multiple eyewitnesses identified the murderer of Wanda Lopez and his alibi story didn’t quite check out. Twenty years later, a team from Columbia University reinvestigated the case and showed the terrifying truth: the state of Texas very likely executed an innocent man. This case is *disputed*Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free onSupercast: htt
Carey and Charles Smith | Accomplice? Testimony
When two men were killed in their home, there was no forensic evidence… just a lot of suspicion. But after a key witness made a deal with the state, the case went to trial to see if the jury would believe a single somewhat incentivized witness. This case is *solved*Thank you to Newspapers.com for supporting Crimelines once again. Use code CRIMELINES for an exclusive discount! Support the show!Get
Relisha Rudd | Missing from DC
In 2014, a social worker attempted to make contact with a doctor in a homeless shelter where a little girl named Relisha Rudd lived with her family. The doctor claimed to be treating Relisha for an unspecified neurological condition that caused her to miss a lot of school. But when the social worker arrived at the homeless shelter, he learned this “doctor” was actually a janitor at the shelter and
Dr. Deborah Iverson | Media Frenzy
After the murder of a doctor in Michigan, her husband offered a reward for information leading to the perpetrators. And then he increased the reward. And then, against the advice of the police, he increased it again. Would it be enough for a tip to come in?This case is *solved* If you know anything about the murder of Verna Brown, you can call the Novi Police at 248-348-7100.See me at the True Cri
Julian and CJ Lewis | The Head of the Serpent?
In 2002, a home invasion left two people dead but the plot quickly unraveled. The only question–one that would last beyond the deaths of two of the co-conspirators–is who was the mastermind. This case is solved. (Episode correction: Matthew Shallenberger's name is mispronounced as Shallenberg twice in the episode. I am out of town and cannot re-record to correct it.)Thank you to our sponsor Newspa
Listen Now: The Rise & Fall of Diddy: The Federal Trial
Episode 1: The United States vs. Sean CombsOpening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her st
Sylvia Browne | America's Favorite Psychic
Sylvia Browne made a name for herself in the true crime world on talk shows, giving psychic readings to the families of the missing and the murdered. But an evaluation of her success rate shows that she was probably just guessing and she wasn’t that good of a guesser. Skeptical Inquirer articles:https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/03/psychic-defective-sylvia-brownes-history-of-failure/https://skept
Danyese LaClair | Holdback Information
When a woman’s body was found in a field, the police found a potential piece of evidence in the grass. But they decided to hold that information back, leading some to wonder if that is what stalled the investigation. If you have any information, call the Burton Police Department at (810) 742-2542 or the Crimestoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL. This case is unsolved. See me at the True Crime Podcast Festiv
Emmett Corrigan | Crossroads
When a confrontation between a husband and the man his wife was having an affair with erupted in violence, two families were left to grapple with what led to that moment and how to move forward. Read Ashlee’s book: Silence Breaks: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22873779-silence-breaksSee me at the True Crime Podcast Festival! https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/This case is solved.Thank
Becky Bliefnick | Images in the Dark
Becky Bliefnick was ready to have her divorce settled so she could move on. She and her estranged husband fought almost every issue but none more than whether his father should be around their children unsupervised. Were any of those conflicts enough to end in murder?Becky Bliefnick Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/cf34b08eThis case is solved.Thank you to SPOT AND TANGO for sponsoring this episode
Karina Holmer | The Boston Au Pair Murder
Karina Holmer knew within two months that being an au pair was not the job for her. She began to make plans to go home to Sweden, but she was killed after a night out with friends. With conflicting witness statements and no clear answers, the police are still waiting on the one tip that could bring this case together. Anyone with information is asked to call the Boston Police Department Homicide U
Crystal Girard | The Conviction of Lynn DeJac (Patreon Archive)
On February 13, 1993, Lynn Dejac called 911 to tell the police that her boyfriend was in her home and refused to leave. He left before the police arrived and then so did Lynn, leaving her two children home alone overnight. What happened that night would take 13 years to untangle though the official answer remains in dispute. This case is unsolved.Thank you to today’s sponsor Spot & Tango! Upgrade
Manuela Silverio | The Wig Shop Murder
In 1998, a young man committed a random attack in a Houston wig shop. A suspect was identified and while the victims and their families say they have the right person, he has maintained his innocence for over 25 years. This case is solved.Support the show!Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free onSupercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/Patreon: https://www.patr
Pearl Pinson | Missing from Vallejo CA
Pearl Pinson left for school one morning and, in full view of witnesses, was kidnapped as she walked. A shoot out with the prime suspect changed the course of this investigation, but the answer to “where is Pearl?” is something the right tip can bring in. If you know anything, please call the Solano County Sheriff's Office 707-421-7090 or NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOSTJoin the Facebook group: https://www
The Shafia Family Part 2
In June of 2009, a Nissan Sentra with four bodies in it was pulled from a canal near Kingston, Ontario. In part 1, we discussed the backstory of the family at the center of this case and now, in part 2, we’ll discuss the crime scene, the timeline, the changing stories, and the final resolution. This case is solvedSupport Right To Learn Afghanistan: https://righttolearn.ca/shafia-fund/ Support the
The Shafia Family Part 1
When the bodies of four women and girls were pulled from a car in a canal, the community rallied around the grieving family who suffered an inexplicable accident. But the police, from the very start, believed they could explain what happened and it was no accident. This case is solvedThank you to this week's sponsor Spot & Tango!For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code cri
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Presenting: KILLER MINDS
Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psycholog
Jay Orbin | A Twist of Circumstance
Jay Orbin left on a business trip and never came home. Or at least that’s what his wife initially told the police. But changing stories made it unclear what really happened in this case. This case is (mostly) solved Thank you to our sponsors! For a limited time go to SpotandTango.com/crimelines and use code crimelines to get 50% off your first order! Use code Crimelines at newspapers.com fo
Richard Armitage | Enemy Within (Beyond the Files)
This episode of Beyond the Files is about an episode of the Forensic Files that has been pulled off of streaming platforms. Let's find out why. This case is disputed Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimeline
Peggy Railey | Disputed Circumstances
When a progressive Methodist minister began receiving threatening letters in 1987, it was believed to have come from an outsider. But evidence led to it being someone in the church. After a brutal attack, the police began to question if this was a set up from the start. This case is disputed Thank you to today's sponsors! Follow SCAM FACTORY on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts.
Sydney Loofe | Avalanche of Evidence
Sydney Loofe went on a date and never came back. After two persons of interest were named in her disappearance, they posted a video to Facebook that would be only the first of multiple stories told. For resources: https://rainn.org/articles/tips-safer-online-dating-and-dating-app-use https://www.setmefreeproject.net/about This case is solved Thank you to today's sponsors! CRIMELINES LISTENERS,
Donna Hall and Michael Margaret | Cold Case Spotlight
Donna Hall and Mike Margaret planned a weekend camping trip that they never came home from. They had last been seen at a friend’s house, but the police believe they stopped somewhere else before continuing to the place their bodies would eventually be found. That other place may be key to cracking this cold case. If you have any information, please call (804) 501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at (804)
Heather Strong | Pointing Fingers
After an on again, off again relationship for 10 years, Heather Strong and Josh Fulgham decided to get married. Less than 2 months later, Heather was missing but with suspects pointing fingers in different directions, how would a jury decide what really happened? This case is solved Advocacy Con: https://www.advocacycon.com/ Thank you to today's sponsor ACORNS EARLY Ready to help your kids learn t
UPDATE: Sharon Kinne | Fugitive FOUND
I covered the case of fugitive Sharon Kinne back in July of 2021. She was last seen in December 1969 when she escaped from prison. A suspect in 3 murders, she stayed on the run all these years. A tip from December 2023 unlocked some of the mysteries of where she went. Don't worry, I give a quick recap of the case before we get to the update so you don't have to go back and listen to the original e
The Fall River “Cult” Murders Part 2 | Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden
In 1979 and 1980, three women were murdered with links to the same scene–the streets of Fall River and/or a Satanic cult. Decades after three people went to prison for these crimes, we’re still asking: did the court system get it all wrong? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/ Justice for Carl Drew group: https://www.faceboo
The Fall River “Cult” Murders Part 1 | Doreen Levesque, Barbara Raposa, and Karen Marsden
In 1979 and 1980, three young women working in the sex trade in Fall River, Massachusetts were murdered. One person claimed to witness them all, tying two of the murders to a Satanic cult and leading to the convictions of two men. But what happens when she later recants? This case is disputed. Find where to watch the Fall River documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11717010/ Justice for Carl
The Lawrence Deaths | John Sandoval, Cecil Dawes, Harry Oliver, Nilsa Sanchez, Chris Bread
In an 18 month period, the city of Lawrence Kansas experienced a higher than usual number of death investigations. Some of them raised eyebrows as they were all connected to the same location: The Haskell Indian College. If you know anything: Lawrence Police: (785) 830-7430 Douglas County Sheriff: (785) 841-0007 Thank you to today's sponsor Mint Mobile! Go to mintmobile.com/crimelines to get
Sarah Maria Cornell | The Sinners All Bow w/Kate Winkler Dawson (BONUS)
Fall River is known, even by non-true crime fans, for the infamous murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the trial of Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. But 60 years before that, the town was rocked by another murder and that case is at the center of a new true crime books: The Sinners All Bow. This case is disputed. Check out The Sinners All Bow here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727618/t
Looking back and looking ahead | Happy New Year!
Just a rambling look at 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. I talk about why I didn't do the 12 Days of Christmas, why Crimelines has more ads now, will Beyond the Files ever be publicly available, travel plans in 2025, and re-doing old episodes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kanika Powell and Sean Green | Updated but Unsolved
For years after the unsolved murder of Kanika Powell, it looked like the police had no clues and no leads. But recently released information gives us a peek into an early tip that may crack open this case. If you know anything about the murders of Kanika Powell and Sean Green, please contact Crime Solvers at https://www.pgcrimesolvers.com/ This case is unsolved. Come to Chile and Argentina wit
Steven Earl Kraft, Jr | Missing in Michigan
Steven Earl Kraft was 12 years old when he went missing. If alive today, he would be 35. He was about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 100 lbs when he went missing. He was last seen in a white and brown-striped shirt, tan parachute pants, an aqua and purple Charlotte Hornets jacket and black Lugz boots. He had light brown hair, green eyes, and a small red birthmark on the left side of his t
True Crimelines Garage Bullsh** | Podcasters on Podcasters
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When Eric Nelams was gunned down in 2003, the police knew it was a targeted attack. With two solid leads early on, it was hard to imagine his family would still be waiting for answers over 20 years later. But someone out there knows something and one more tip could be all they need to find justice. If you know anything, call Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP Sign the petition: https://www.change.o
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Oakley Carlson | Missing
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