Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan
Welcome to "Crime Bit," the podcast hosted by true crime aficionado Danelle Hallan. Join Danelle as she meticulously unravels gripping tales of real-life mysteries, chilling cold cases, and headline-making crimes. Known for her in-depth research and empathetic storytelling, Danelle dives deep into the minds of perpetrators and the lives of victims, shedding light on the darkest corners of human behavior. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, "Crime Bit" promises compelling narratives that leave you questioning motives and seeking justice. Tune in as Danelle Hallan guides you through the intricate web of true crime stories, one episode at a time.
Episodes
Part 1: The Boyfriend’s 911 Call Never Made Sense
In Part 1, the story of 23-year-old Samantha Harer begins with a young dispatcher building a life around public service, her cat Salem, and a fast-moving relationship with police officer Phil Flores. What starts with anxiety over moving in, deleted texts, family concerns, and a terrifying relationship pattern quickly turns into a 911 call from her own apartment, a claim that police accepted almost
The Girl Who Left Her Father’s House And Vanished
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danielle Hallan, the disappearance of 15-year-old Alicia Markovich turns a family visit in Blairsville into a decades-long mystery. What starts with a Sunday trip to her father’s house, a heated argument, child support tension, and a claim that she walked away quickly becomes no confirmed sightings, friends saying they never got calls, a burned car, anonymous lett
The Riverbank Story That Kept Changing
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the death of 22-year-old Brandon Michener turns a night out in downtown Lansing into a case filled with unanswered questions. What starts with a party bus, open bar tabs, a walk away from Suits Tavern, and a friend claiming he followed to keep Brandon safe quickly becomes changing stories, surveillance footage, a hat and shoe near the riverbank, de
The Barefoot Motel Run That Never Made Sense
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Layla Santanello follows a young mother’s barefoot escape from a Kingsport motel and a timeline that only gets stranger. What starts with a tense relationship, a missing report filed before she was last seen, a police arrival that sent her running, and warehouse workers spotting her near the Greenbelt quickly turns into a possi
The Phone Near Her Mother’s House Changed Everything
In this episode, the disappearance of a 38-week pregnant Michigan woman turns into a disturbing case of family betrayal, shifting stories, and unanswered questions. What starts with a visit to her biological mother, a phone found near the property, confusing claims about a dark vehicle, and frantic searches quickly becomes a homicide investigation involving Courtney and Bradley Bartholomew, false
Part 2: The Case That Forced America To Look At Hate
In Part 2, Matthew Shepard’s case becomes much bigger than one criminal investigation. What starts with Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson facing trial quickly turns into a national debate over motive, punishment, media attention, courtroom strategy, and whether Matthew was targeted because he was gay. As his family fights through grief, protests, and public scrutiny, the case pushes a movement
Part 1: The Night Matthew Never Came Home
In Part 1, the story of Matthew Shepard begins with a young man trying to rebuild his life, find community, and feel safe in Laramie, Wyoming. What starts with his childhood, travel, school, friendships, and growing involvement in the LGBTQ+ community quickly turns into one night at the Fireside bar, two men seen leaving with him, a shocking discovery near the edge of town, a truck full of clues,
Part 3: The DNA Test That Reopened Everything
In Part 3, the Starved Rock case returns decades later as Chester Weger keeps fighting his conviction after years in prison. What starts with denied parole, old trial questions, and a new push for clemency quickly becomes a deeper look at possible alibi claims, contaminated evidence, alternate suspects, old hair testing, a documentary, and modern DNA results that reveal an unidentified male profil
Part 2: The Confession That Split The Starved Rock Case
In Part 2, the investigation turns toward Chester Weger as police focus on his alibi, scratches, old accusations, polygraph results, and a letter said to place him near the trail. What starts with months of dead ends quickly becomes a pressure-filled interrogation, a sudden confession, a crime-scene reenactment, a recanted statement, and a trial where the defense argues Chester was pushed into say
Part 1: The Cave Discovery That Shook Starved Rock
In Part 1, the Starved Rock Murders begin with Lillian Oetting, Mildred Lindquist, and Frances Murphy arriving for a winter getaway that turns into a terrifying search through the snowy park. What starts with missed calls, untouched lodge rooms, and a car left in the parking lot quickly becomes a devastating discovery in St. Louis Canyon, strange photos, possible witnesses, red fibers, lab problem
Part 2: His Mother’s Backyard Hid More Victims
In this episode, Part 2 reveals how one missing girl investigation explodes into a serial killer case stretching across New Jersey and Staten Island. What starts with Darren Fitzgerald’s confession quickly turns into graves behind Richard’s mother’s home, a remote New Jersey burial site, the murder of William Ward, frantic families calling police, the identities of Anna Alessiawitz, Maria Ciallell
Part 1: The Boardwalk Girl Exposed A Monster
In this episode, Part 1 follows the disappearance of 18-year-old Anna Alessiawitz after one last summer weekend at the Jersey Shore turns into the case that exposes a monster. What starts with a girl waiting on a boardwalk bench, her shoes and purse left behind, and remains found months later behind a Burger King quickly turns into Richard Biegenwald’s violent past, his shocking release from a lif
The Night Karlie Ran Into The Dark
In this episode, the disappearance of 16-year-old Karlie Guse turns a night of fear into one of California’s most confusing missing person cases. What starts with a football game that never happened, a frantic call for a ride, a terrified walk in the dark, and a night of paranoia quickly becomes a mystery involving conflicting timelines, strange witness sightings, a missing phone left behind, dese
She Vanished And Her File Was Deleted
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Camille Dardanes Dotson follows a woman whose life in Las Vegas became tangled in abuse, addiction, organized crime rumors, and unanswered questions. What starts with a famous DNA exoneration, a headline-making marriage, strip clubs tied to criminal activity, and a dangerous relationship quickly turns into a mystery involving a
He Crashed His Car And Vanished Into The Dark
In this episode, the disappearance of Jason Landry turns a late-night drive home from Texas State into one of the strangest missing person cases in Texas. What starts with a wrecked car on a dark rural road quickly becomes a mystery involving a phone and wallet left behind, clothing scattered in the street, a backpack, a missed turn, confusing digital clues, massive searches, no clear sign of foul
The Mother Who Vanished After Daycare Drop-Off
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of 21-year-old Melanie Metheny follows a young mother of three whose normal morning in Belle, West Virginia turned into years of unanswered questions. What starts with a daycare drop-off, a missed pickup, a strange transcript errand, and a van later found wiped clean quickly turns into a troubling mystery involving conflicting tim
The Boy Everyone Wrote Off Too Soon
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the case of 13-year-old Robert “Bonzai” Bee Jr. returns after years of questions, rumors, and frustration in Pekin, Illinois. What starts with a troubled home life, truancy issues, adults who should not have been around him, and a child labeled as a runaway quickly turns into a heartbreaking look at missed urgency, community searches, conflicting s
She Left The Bar With Him And Never Came Home
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming is examined after a night out in Parkersburg, West Virginia turned into a mystery with no confirmed ending. What starts with Gretchen leaving Front Row, heading to MyWay Lounge, and being seen on surveillance with an older man quickly becomes a troubling investigation involving her purse left behind, missing ph
Part 2: The Husband’s Best Friend Had The Answer
In this episode, Part 2 exposes the murder-for-hire plot behind Dr. Teresa Sievers’ death and the betrayal hiding behind a grieving husband’s public image. What starts with GPS data, Walmart surveillance, burner phones, and a rental car trip from Missouri to Florida quickly turns into a case involving Curtis Wright, Jimmy Rodgers, life insurance money, hidden planning, coded messages, and the clai
Part 1: The Flight Home Became A Trap
In this episode, Part 1 follows the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers after she returned home early from a family trip so she could reopen her clinic the next morning. What starts with a missed workday, unanswered calls, and a friend sent to check the house quickly becomes a disturbing investigation involving a disarmed alarm, an untouched home, suspicious timing, a husband with a perfect alibi, and a
The Suitcase Girl Mystery That Haunted Australia
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the case of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and Khandalyce Pearce follows a haunting Australian mystery that began with a suitcase found beside a quiet highway. What starts with the discovery of a little girl’s remains quickly turns into a disturbing investigation involving a handmade quilt, a mother found years earlier in Belanglo State Forest, stolen ide
The Morning Danielle Vanished
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Danielle Sleeper is examined after a tense weekend in Magnolia, Texas turned into a mystery with no trace, no goodbye, and years of unanswered questions. What starts with a custody fight, missed visitation, a late-night barbecue, and a difficult marriage quickly turns into a troubling timeline involving a missing phone, a missi
She Escaped From The Basement Dungeon
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the arrest of Timothy Haslett is examined after a young woman escaped from a Missouri home wearing a locked collar and begging neighbors for help. What starts with disturbing reports about missing Black women near Prospect Avenue quickly turns into a chilling case involving weeks of captivity, a hidden basement room, a frantic escape, community war
Two Women Died On The Same Property
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the deaths of Jennifer Kirk and Susanna “Suzu” Norton are examined after both Indigenous women died two years apart on property owned by the same powerful Alaska family. What starts with one death quickly closed as self-inflicted and another ruled a homicide turns into a disturbing look at domestic violence records, unanswered questions, political
Part 2: The Marriage Pact That Hid A Monster
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 2 exposes the horrifying truth behind Christopher Regan’s disappearance and the twisted marriage pact Kelly and Jason Cochran claimed was behind it. What starts with a search of the Cochran home quickly becomes a chilling case involving painted-over evidence, late-night power tools, a sudden escape to Indiana, Jason’s death, and Kelly’s eventu
Part 1: The Affair That Turned Deadly
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 1 follows the disappearance of Christopher Regan after a planned move to North Carolina suddenly turned into a terrifying mystery. What starts with a missing phone, an abandoned car, an unfinished job contract, and a strange note with directions quickly leads investigators toward Kelly Cochran, her husband Jason, a hidden affair, jealousy, and
He Crashed His Car Then Vanished
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Shane Fell follows a late-night crash in Louisiana that turned into years of silence. What starts with a call to his brother saying he was okay quickly becomes a baffling mystery when family arrives minutes later and finds his car flipped near River Road, but Shane gone. Between the missing keys, one shoe left in the mud, possi
The Mountain Call That Never Made Sense
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the disappearance of Matthew Weaver follows a strange drive into the Santa Monica Mountains that still leaves more questions than answers. What starts with a late-night meeting, an emotional conversation, a Snapchat trail, and a BMW found hanging near Rosas Overlook quickly turns into a disturbing mystery involving screams heard on a 911 call, miss
He Went Fishing With Friends And Never Came Home
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the case of Kyle Rugg follows a young Texas man who vanished after allegedly going fishing near Lake Livingston with people he had only just met. What starts with unanswered calls, a missing car, confusing witness accounts, and a search around the lake later turns into a homicide investigation when remains are found years later in a wooded area. Be
Part 2: The Stepmother Who Let Her Suffer
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 2 follows the final days of Emani Moss and the trial that exposed what happened inside the home. What starts with a father’s disturbing emergency call quickly turns into a deeper look at starvation, isolation, silence, evidence, court testimony, and the shocking decision by Tiffany Moss to represent herself without offering a defense. As the c
Part 1: The Little Girl Everyone Failed
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 1 follows the heartbreaking case of Emani Moss and the warning signs that appeared long before her death. What starts with a quiet, sweet child trying to please everyone quickly turns into a disturbing look at school reports, visible fear, repeated abuse allegations, failed child welfare responses, and a grandmother fighting to keep Emani safe
He Vanished During A Concert Full Of People
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, the case of 22-year-old Corey Baron is examined after a night at a packed country concert in Cleveland turned into a decade-long mystery. What starts with Corey leaving his seat to visit friends quickly becomes a terrifying disappearance, a stadium search, a body found in a landfill, and new witness accounts that pushed his death from undetermined
Matthew Killed Livye Lewis After She Tried To Leave
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the murder of Livye Lewis after an abusive relationship with Matthew Edgar spiraled out of control. What starts with jealousy, threats, and violence at a party quickly turns into a roadside killing, chilling text messages, and a manhunt after Matthew disappeared before sentencing.
As the case unfolds, the bigger story becomes how danger
Missing After Meeting “Travis”: Tyarra Williams
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 19-year-old Tyarra Williams after she left her apartment late at night to meet someone she called Travis and never returned. What starts with college plans, a happy evening with family, and a short walk through her apartment complex quickly turns into a haunting mystery filled with secret messages, shifting stories,
The Suspicious Death of Joseph Smedley
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the strange death of 20-year-old Joseph Smedley after he vanished from Indiana University and was later found in Griffy Lake with a backpack filled with 66 pounds of rocks. What starts with a bizarre text message, cryptic notes, and a rushed missing person report quickly turns into a case filled with conflicting timelines, missing eviden
Wrong Car: Samantha Josephson
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the murder of 21-year-old Samantha Josephson after she got into the wrong car while trying to make it home from a night out with friends. What starts with a college bar, a cancelled Uber, and a short ride back to her apartment quickly turns into a devastating case that stole a brilliant young woman just weeks before graduation.
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Murdered By Mistake: Aamir Siddiqui
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the murder of 17-year-old Aamir Siddiqui after two hired killers stormed into his family home and attacked the wrong person. What starts with a normal Sunday, a Quran lesson, and a knock at the door quickly turns into a brutal case of mistaken identity that leaves a gifted young man dead and his parents wounded.
As the investigation unf
The Case That Created The AMBER Alert
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 1996 abduction of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman and the tragedy that changed child recovery forever. What starts with a bike ride near her grandparents’ home quickly turns into a devastating case involving a witness, a black truck, a citywide search, and a community desperate for answers.
As the investigation unfolds, the bigger story b
Room 319: Libby Caswell Part 2
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 2 follows what happened after Libby Caswell’s death was ruled asphyxia with an undetermined manner. What starts as a family begging for answers quickly turns into a disturbing look at missed surveillance, unverified timelines, ignored witness details, and a case that appeared to narrow far too fast.
Also examines the outside reviews that chan
Room 319: Libby Caswell Part 1
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 1 follows the suspicious death of 21-year-old Libby Caswell after she was found in room 319 of a Missouri motel. What starts with a frantic 911 call and a scene that already seemed wrong quickly turns into a deeper look at the final hours, the shifting story told by Devon, and the first witness accounts that failed to line up.
Also traces the
Vanished: Ebonee Spears
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of a young mother who was clearly in crisis in the hours before she vanished. What starts with a lupus diagnosis, a frightening mental health spiral, and a visit to the police station quickly turns into a haunting mystery when she leaves on foot, returns home briefly, and is never seen again.
As the investigation unfol
She Put Her Kids To Bed And Ended Up Dead In Her Own Trunk
In this episode, we examine the unsolved murder of beloved teacher and mother Faye Dollar, who vanished from her Atlanta home after putting her two young sons to bed. What began as a missing person case turned horrifying when her car was found abandoned across the city and her body was discovered hidden inside the trunk.
As the investigation unfolded, the mystery only deepened. A recent divorce, m
She Vanished From A Fire Tower And Left A Pot Boiling Behind
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 70-year-old fire spotter Stephanie Stewart, who vanished from her remote Alberta cabin after what should have been a routine morning. What began as a missed weather call quickly turned into a chilling mystery when blood was found on the steps, water was left boiling on the stove, and Stephanie was nowhere in sight.
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He Called 111 Saying They Were All Dead… But Was He The Killer?
In this episode, we examine the Bain family murders, where five members of one household were found shot dead and the only survivor, 22-year-old David Bain, called emergency services claiming they were all gone. What began as a horrifying family massacre quickly turned into one of New Zealand’s most divisive cases, as questions over blood evidence, timelines, fingerprints, and witness accounts thr
They Murdered Her And Tried To Feed Her To Alligators
In this episode, we examine the brutal murder of Laura Ackerson after a bitter custody battle with Grant Hayes spiraled into something far darker. What started as a fight over their children ended with Laura disappearing after a planned visit, while Grant and his new wife Amanda scrambled to cover their tracks with bleach, tools, acid, and a drive to Texas.
As the case unfolds, the horror only dee
He Vanished In A Department Store And Changed America Forever
In this episode, we examine the 1981 abduction and murder of 6-year-old Adam Walsh after he vanished from a Florida department store while his mother shopped nearby. What began as a brief separation turned into a national nightmare as confusion, missed opportunities, and a stranger abduction left police scrambling for answers.
As the case unfolded, Adam Walsh’s murder became bigger than one invest
She Was Groomed Through Gaming And Then Vanished
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the case of 17-year-old Haley Busby, who was targeted online through gaming platforms, picked up from her home before dawn, and pulled into a case that quickly exposed how predators exploit apps parents barely know exist. What began as a missing teen case soon revealed grooming, deception, and a trail leading across state lines.
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Part 2: The Jared McCullik Timeline Gets Even Stranger
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 2 follows Jared McCullik’s final known movements as gas station stops, phone calls, time change confusion, and shifting stories start pulling the case in different directions. What should have been a simple drive instead becomes a maze of missing hours, wrong turns, and a route that ends near the Wabash River with more questions than answers.
Part 1: He Left His Dogs Behind And Vanished
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the November 2023 disappearance of 33-year-old Jared McCullik after his truck was found abandoned on a remote gravel road near the Wabash River with the keys still inside and his two dogs left behind. Jared had driven hundreds of miles from home and seemed to be rebuilding his life, making the sudden trip and his disappearance even harde
She Escaped After 8 Years Underground
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the abduction of 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch, who vanished on her way to school in Vienna and was held captive beneath a house for more than eight years. What began as a routine walk turned into a nightmare of control, isolation, and survival as missed tips and investigative failures let her captor stay hidden in plain sight.
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He Was Steps From His Hotel Then Vanished Without A Trace
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 22-year-old Liam Toman from Mont-Tremblant after a ski trip night out with friends. Surveillance shows him leaving the bar, walking calmly through the village, texting and calling his friend, and getting within steps of his hotel before suddenly disappearing.
As the search expands, the case only gets stranger. His ph
The Honeymoon That Ended With Him Vanishing At Sea
In this episode, we examine the 2005 disappearance of 26-year-old George Smith after a night of drinking aboard a Royal Caribbean honeymoon cruise in Europe. Hours after he and his wife returned from the casino and disco, a large bloodstain was found on a canopy below their balcony, but George was gone.
As witnesses, crew members, and investigators gave conflicting accounts, the case turned into a
They Vanished After A Night Out And Their Truck Was Never Found
In this episode, we examine the 2005 disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone after a night out in Philadelphia. They left a bar just before midnight, got into Richard’s black Dodge Dakota, and were never seen again. No calls, no bank activity, no sightings, and not even the truck has ever been found.
As the case unfolds, detectives weigh carjacking, personal conflict, and the FBI’s beli
He Walked Away At A Festival And Was Never Seen Again
In this episode, we examine the 2018 disappearance of 28-year-old Kevin Graves after a night at Electric Forest in Michigan. What began as an argument with the group he came with quickly turned into panic when witnesses said Kevin was crying, acting erratically, and then walking away alone into a massive festival ground with his phone and wallet still on him.
Search teams covered the property, div
Found 20 Feet Up In A Tree And Still No One Believes It
In this episode, we examine the suspicious 2017 death of 19-year-old Tanner Ward in Trenton, Missouri after he vanished and was later found high in a tree just blocks from home. His past, probation, and drug history shaped how people saw the case, but his family never accepted the official ruling and kept pushing for answers.
As more details surfaced, the case only became harder to explain. With c
Part 2: The Search for the Missing 8-Year-Old Led to a Hotel Horror
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, Part 2 follows the man at the center of the case as police trace his car to a Maryland hotel and uncover a second crime scene. From there, surveillance, witness accounts, and searches across parks and waterways expand the investigation as hope of finding the child alive begins to shrink.
Part 2 becomes a story of pursuit without closure. Even after
Part 1: The 8-Year-Old Missing for Weeks Without Anyone Knowing
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine how an 8-year-old girl in Washington, D.C. disappeared into chaos while adults kept giving conflicting answers. School absences were excused through fake doctor notes, her family’s housing crisis left her exposed, and by the time anyone pushed hard enough to ask where she really was, more than two weeks had already been lost.
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He Vanished In Front Of The Crew And Was Never Seen Again
In this episode, we examine the 2018 disappearance of 26-year-old Terrence Woods Jr., a production assistant who vanished during a TV shoot near an abandoned mine in Idaho. Crew members say he suddenly dropped his gear and ran down a steep wooded mountainside, then disappeared within seconds even as people chased after him.
What followed only deepened the mystery. Search efforts turned up no clear
Alexis Ware Vanished After A 7-Eleven Hand Off
In this episode, we examine the January 2022 disappearance of 29-year-old Alexis Ware in South Carolina. After a weekend of fear about being followed and nonstop blocked calls, she met her ex at a 7-Eleven to hand off her kids, then sped away instead of following the plan.
Hours later her phone went silent, and days later her red Honda was found abandoned on a remote dirt road near the Georgia bor
Part 2: New Tips Shift The Search
In this episode, we continue the investigation into Lily and Jack Sullivan as new tips, reported sightings, and digital leads complicate what was already a difficult search. From reports of a loud vehicle and possible hotel sightings to trail cameras, volunteer searches, and repeated RCMP briefings, investigators sort what could be verified from what was ruled out, while online rumors grow faster
Part 1: The Vanishing From A Remote Home
In this episode, we examine the disappearance of 6-year-old Lily Sullivan and her 4-year-old brother Jack Sullivan from their rural home in Pictou County, Nova Scotia on May 2, 2025. With a remote property, no cell service, and a narrow window between backyard play and silence, family and neighbors raise the alarm as RCMP launch an urgent search using K9s, drones, and ground teams to lock down the
The Boy In The Chimney: The Joshua Maddox Mystery
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 18-year-old Joshua Maddox in Woodland Park, Colorado. After he left for a walk, he never returned, and early assumptions that he ran off stalled urgency as searches came up empty.
Years later, a demolition crew uncovered his remains inside a cabin chimney less than a mile from home. Authorities called it accidental,
Dan Davis Crashed, Walked Away, And Vanished On Camera
In this episode, we examine the disappearance of 59-year-old Dan Davis outside Chicago after he stopped answering texts at all. Hours later he crashed his car, refused medical care, was dropped at workplace, and then walked out alone, never seen again.
Security footage shows him wandering for a day through yards and alleys, falling, circling streets, and asking for directions he should know. His a
The Shelby Thornburgh Case Has A Face, But No Arrest
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2015 murder of 20-year-old Shelby Thornburgh in Houston. A client texted that he had arrived, and minutes later she was dead in her apartment, with almost no trace left behind. Within months, police released unusually clear surveillance footage of a man entering and leaving the building in a tight window.
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The Bobbie Miller Mystery
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2010 murder of Bobby Miller in Guilford, New Hampshire. After her divorce, she was captured at Lowe’s on Halloween. The next day her son found her at home, and the case turned cold with few answers.
We revisit a tax fight, the arson at her ex-husband’s cabin, and a later twist when a hidden camera caught her son tearing down reward p
Part 2 | Malibu Creek Shooter Arrest And Trial – Tristan Beaudette
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we continue the Malibu Creek investigation as a burglary trail points deputies toward a man living off grid in the Santa Monica Mountains. After new tips and fresh break ins, search teams close in and arrest survivalist Anthony Routa, recovering a rifle and devices that suggest planning and weapon building.
Part 2 matters because it shows how evid
Part 1: Malibu Creek State Park Shootings – Tristan Beaudette Case
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2018 killing of chemist and father Tristan Beaudette at Malibu Creek State Park. Camping with his young daughters, Tristan is shot through his tent before dawn, and investigators are left with a thin timeline and a single rifle casing as fear spreads across Malibu. Reports of earlier shootings nearby raise new questions.
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Theo Hayez: Belgian Backpacker Missing In Byron Bay
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2019 disappearance of 18-year-old backpacker Theo Hayez in Byron Bay. After a night out, he was asked to leave a bar and was later seen on CCTV heading toward the beach as his phone data showed a short, unusual route.
With no confirmed sightings after that, investigators weighed accident theories against possible third-party involvem
Part 2 | Carina Saunders Case Turns Into A Homicide Investigation
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we continue the Carina Saunders investigation as the search ends in a grim discovery. On October 13, 2011, her remains were found behind a Homeland store in Bethany, shifting the case from missing person to homicide. Detectives revisited statements, traced connections around Kenny Richards, and weighed what could be proven against what witnesses la
Part 1 | Carina Saunders Disappears After An Oklahoma City Drop Off
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2011 disappearance of 19-year-old Carina Saunders in the Oklahoma City metro. After struggling with meth and unstable housing, Karina was last reported after being dropped off near a Taco Bell, then her phone went quiet. As family searched, police worked conflicting accounts, a threatening text message, and names that kept resurfacin
The Abduction of Polly Klaas | The first case spread using the Internet
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the 1993 abduction of 12-year-old Polly Klaas from a sleepover in Petaluma, California. A bearded intruder entered her bedroom, tied up two friends, and took Polly while her mother slept nearby, launching a fast moving investigation and an urgent search across the region.
As leads stalled, a separate police encounter on a rural drivewa
Part 2 | The Murder For Hire Plot And Brenda Delgado’s Flight
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we continue with Part 2 of the Kendra Hatcher case, focusing on the murder for hire plan prosecutors said Brenda Delgado organized in 2015. Testimony described the Jeep used to reach Hatcher in her uptown parking garage, the role of driver Crystal Cortez, and how taking her purse was meant to resemble a robbery.
Investigators then followed payments
Part 1 | The Jealousy Timeline Before Kendra Hatcher’s Murder
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we trace how Dallas doctor Ricardo “Ricky” Paniagua’s breakup with Brenda Delgado shifted into repeated run ins, late night calls, and signs of surveillance. As Ricky moved on and began dating dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher in 2015, investigators later mapped a pattern of jealousy and planning that set the stage for what followed.
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Jesse Farber Vanishes After Frantic Call About Coyotes
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the 2015 disappearance of 29-year-old Jesse Farber from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. After days of unusual behavior and missed work, Jesse called his partner Rachel on August 11 saying he was being chased by 10 to 11 coyotes and needed help, then the line went dead and he was never found.
Search teams combed Sharp Mountain, where coal pits
Nguyet “Wiki” Phung Vanishes After A Morning Drop Off
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we look into the disappearance of Nguyet “Wiki” Phung, a 19-year-old student who vanished on May 9, 1991. She left home at 6:30 a.m., met her boyfriend Ken, and was dropped at Shoreline Community College by 7:20, but she never reported to her Seattle job and never returned home.
Investigators focused on Wiki’s last known movements and Ken’s stateme
The Mysterious Case of Ruben Carranza | Missing Tattoo Artist from Greensburg, PA
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 36-year-old tattoo artist Ruben Carranza from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, who vanished in the summer of 2025 after borrowing his grandfather’s white 2002 Toyota Avalon. When calls and texts stopped, investigators traced the last sightings, a final phone ping near Mount Pleasant Township, and a vehicle later found delib
Part 2 | Lily and Jack Sullivan: New Leads, New Questions
In Part 2, we continue the investigation into Lily and Jack Sullivan, as new tips, sightings, and digital leads complicate the case. From reports of a loud vehicle and possible hotel sightings to trail cameras, volunteer searches, and repeated RCMP briefings, we break down what was verified, what was ruled out, and why the rumor mill kept growing online. We also revisit key questions raised by int
Part 1 | Lily and Jack Sullivan Vanished: The First Hours
In this episode of Crime bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 6-year-old Lily Sullivan and her 4-year-old brother, Jack Sullivan, who vanished from their rural home in Pictou County, Nova Scotia on May 2, 2025. With a remote property, no cell service, and a narrow window of time between backyard play and silence, family, neighbors, and RCMP launch an urgent search using K9s, dr
Tyler Davis: Vanished After a Birthday Night Out in Columbus
In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we trace the baffling disappearance of 29-year-old Tyler Davis, who vanished during a Columbus, Ohio birthday weekend for his wife. After a night out, Tyler returns to the Hilton area exhausted and disoriented, steps outside, and walks off on foot. He later calls to apologize and says he can see the hotel but cannot find his way back. Minutes later
The Bridge Clue That Changed Everything | Disappearance of Tonee Turner
In this episode of Crime Bit, we examine the disappearance of 22-year-old Tonee Turner, an artist from Pittsburgh who vanished after a normal day of work and a stop at her favorite tea shop. When her bag and personal items are found on the Homestead Grays Bridge, her family races to rebuild a timeline, retrace her route home, and push for answers amid conflicting details and limited official updat
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