Weird True Crime
Weird True Crime is a true crime podcast hosted by lifelong best friends Gina Nichols and Amber Paul. It focuses on bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping cases, with an emphasis on ethical, victim-centered storytelling and family interviews. Episodes explore mysterious and unsolved crimes, while the biweekly WTF Wednesday offers lighter stories about dumb criminals and oddball crime history. The show also features a community of listeners called "little skeletons" and a mascot named Billy the Skelly.
Episodes
Bonus: Advocacy Con with Eric Carter-Landin & Whitney St. Andre
In this special edition of Weird True Crime, Gina sits down with Whitney St. Andre (co-host of *Navigating Advocacy*) and Eric Carter Landin (host of *True Consequences*) to talk about AdvocacyCon — a one-of-a-kind conference built for families of the missing and murdered, happening September 11–13 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Eric shares his deeply personal story of fighting for justice
What Melissa Left | Episode 6: Undetermined
Melissa Casias's long awaited autopsy report is finally in, and in this episode, Gina and Amber break down exactly what it says, including new context from the Mondragon family about the remote stone basin where Melissa was found, and why it doesn't match what NMSP originally told them. They walk through the gunshot trajectory, the toxicology findings that are still incomplete, and why forensic ex
UNSOLVED SKYJACKING || D.B. Cooper | Your Host Jules (guest episode)
As the rest of the country was settling in and finalizing holiday meals, a man in his mid forties with unremarkable features, yet a quiet and steady demeanor walks through the Portland International Airport. It’s Thanksgiving Eve, Nov 24th, 1971. He approaches the ticket agent at Northwest Orient Airlines and requests to purchase a one- way ticket to Seattle aboard flight 305- a mere 25 minute jou
WTF Wednesday || Reddit AITA Ridiculousness
Your weekly dumpster fire just got an upgrade. This week, Amber and Gina are diving headfirst into Reddit's AITA (Am I The Asshole?) forum — and they pulled 10 of the most unhinged, hilarious, and genuinely jaw-dropping threads they could find.From a lactose-intolerant food thief who gets the worst kind of karma, to a man who handed his wife a formal performance review, to a husband trying to get
'Heavenly Creatures' || The Murder of Honora Parker
Join the Facebook Group and join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdtruecrimeIn 1954, two teenage best friends in Christchurch, New Zealand, Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, murdered Pauline's mother, Honora Parker, in Victoria Park, staging her death to look like an accident. The girls, whose intense and consuming friendship had alarmed both of their families, killed Honora af
The Prince of Fraud: The Many Lives of Anthony Gignac | WTF Wednesday
For nearly thirty years, Anthony Gignac, born Jose Enrique Moreno on the streets of Colombia, posed as Saudi royalty to con hotels, department stores, a university, and eventually a group of ultra wealthy international investors out of millions of dollars. From a sixth grade Mercedes scam to a two hundred million dollar American Express card to an eight million dollar investment fraud scheme, Anth
Letecia Stauch & Gannon Stauch || The Case Revisited: Part 3 of 3
In the final episode of this series, Gina and Amber cover Leticia Stauch's murder trial, three years after Gannon's death. Leticia pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with her defense arguing she suffered from dissociative identity disorder as a result of childhood trauma. Prosecutors pointed to her shifting statements to police, the deliberate steps she took to conceal what happened to Gann
Letecia Stauch & Gannon Stauch || The Case Revisited: Part 2 of 3
In part two, Gina and Amber cover the break that changed everything: the discovery of a piece of blood-stained particle board near the Stauch home, and the trail of evidence that led investigators over a thousand miles away to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where Leticia Stauch was ultimately arrested.This episode covers the forensic details that built the case against her, including Gannon's blood
Letecia Stauch & Gannon Stauch || The Case Revisited: Part 1 of 3
On January 27, 2020, 11-year-old Gannon Stauch vanished from his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sparking one of the most closely watched missing child cases in the state's history. His stepmother, Leticia Stauch, told police he had been picked up by a friend's family and never returned. Within days, that story began to unravel.In this episode, Gina and Amber walk through Gannon's disappearanc
Murdered || The Harper Brothers & the Alabama Axe Murderess
Quick note from WTC: If you wouldn't mind taking a moment to leave us a 5 star review or rating wherever you're listening right now- it would help our stories get pushed into podcast player algorithims! Each 5 star review helps us continue to grow and get more stories to more listeners. xox G & AIn the summer of 1959, a farmer picking blackberries along U.S. Highway 11 in Etowah County, Alabam
What Melissa Left || Episode 5: May 28th
In Episode 5, Amber and Gina cover the discovery of Melissa Casias's remains in McGaffy Ridge, Carson National Forest on May 28th, 2026 — eleven months after she disappeared. They walk through what was found at the scene, the evidence concerns raised by the family's attorney, the forensic questions still being pursued, the suicide narrative and why the evidence pushes back on it, and the next step
What Melissa Left || Episode 4: The Call
In June 2025, Melissa Casias — a devoted mother, daughter, and sister — vanished from Taos, New Mexico, leaving everything she owned behind. Eleven months later, in May 2026, her remains were found in Carson National Forest. In this episode of Weird True Crime, hosts Amber and Gina reveal the new evidence that reframes everything: neighbors who reported Mark Casias asking about their security came
WTF Wednesday: True Crime Chat with Dani After Dark
We’re mixing things up this week! Join us as we chat with Dani After Dark about all things true crime - what got us into podcasting, ethical storytelling, the cases that stick with us, and the most important question - what kind of pets do we have?!Gina and Amber talk about the importance of advocacy in true crime, what makes us stand out in such a large niche, and the cases that stick with us - l
The Robert Fisher Case: A Family Murdered, A Father Gone
On the morning of April 10, 2001, a home in Scottsdale, Arizona exploded. Inside, investigators found the bodies of Mary Fisher, 38, and her two children — Brittney, 12, and Bobby, 10 — still in their beds. All three had been killed before the fire started. The father, Robert Fisher, was nowhere to be found. He has never been seen since.In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina walk thro
WTF Wednesday: Florida Man Round Two!
Florida Man is back, and he brought friends. After our first Florida Man episode had you absolutely losing it, we knew it was only a matter of time before we had to revisit the Sunshine State's most unhinged residents. This week on WTF Wednesdays, Gina and Amber are bringing you ten brand new Florida Man (and one Florida Woman) stories that prove truth is always, always stranger than fiction. Buck
The Little Girl Who Vanished: HaLeigh Cummings || Part 2
Disclaimer: Gina tried to do something new with her audio set up and failed miserably. Please forgive her underwater sound this week. Part two of our deep dive into the HaLeigh Cummings case picks up where the investigation gets darker — and more complicated. Within days of HaLeigh's disappearance, Misty Croslin's story had already changed multiple times. She gave different versions to law enforce
The Little Girl Who Vanished: HaLeigh Cummings || Part 1
Disclaimer: Gina tried to do something new with her audio set up and failed miserably. Please forgive her underwater sound this week. On February 10, 2009, five-year-old HaLeigh Ann-Marie Cummings vanished from her home in Satsuma, Florida — a small rural community along the St. Johns River in Putnam County. Her disappearance became one of the most heartbreaking and confounding missing child cases
What Melissa Left || UPDATE & Family Statement
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WTF Wednesday: Weird Facts!
What happens when two true crime podcasters dig through the random facts they've been mentally collecting for months? You get one of the most fascinating, surprising, and downright bizarre episodes we've ever recorded. This week on WTF Wednesdays, Gina and Amber are pulling ten wild true crime adjacent facts out of the depths of their brains and breaking them all down — and trust us, you're going
What Melissa Left: The Disappearance of Melissa Casias | Episode 3: Missing Pieces
Melissa Casias has been missing since June 26, 2025. In the final episode of this series, Gina and Amber pull back the lens — examining the full scope of the investigation failures, the documented patterns of abuse and financial control inside the Casias marriage, and the three possible scenarios for what happened to Melissa. They don't tell you what to think. But they lay out everything the evide
What Melissa Left: The Disappearance of Melissa Casias | Episode 2: 40 Minutes
Melissa Casias dropped lunch off to her daughter Sierra at 12:57 p.m. on June 26, 2025. She sent her last text at 1:33 p.m. At 1:38 p.m., her phone was reset. At 2:18 p.m., surveillance footage from a home on Highway 518 captured a woman with a black backpack walking eastbound. That's 40 minutes — almost exactly the walking distance between the Casias home and that location. A coincidence? Gina an
What Melissa Left: The Disappearance of Melissa Casias | Episode 1: June 26th
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Melissa Shirley Casias — a 53-year-old mother, avid hunter, devoted reader, thyroid cancer survivor, and administrative assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory — vanished from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. She dropped lunch off to her daughter Sierra at 12:57 p.m. By 1:38 p.m., her phone had been wiped. By 2:18 p.m., a witness spotted someone who looked like her walk
NEW SERIES: What Melissa Left // The Disappearance of Melissa Casias
Join hosts Gina and Amber as they deep dive into this compelling case and unleash new and never before shared exclusive case updates. Working with the family, your Weird True Crime team presents this 3 part limited series on their Weird True Crime feed. All 3 episodes drop May 20, 2026On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Melissa Shirley Casias — a 53-year-old mother, avid hunter, devoted reader, thyroid ca
WTF Wednesday: The 1927 Crime Skeleton Patent That Almost Changed Police Interrogations Forever
What if the key to getting a criminal to confess was... a glowing, blinking skeleton in a dark room? Welcome back to WTF Wednesday, little skeletons! This week we're digging up one of our favorite weird-but-true stories that deserves a second listen.We kick things off in the roaring 1920s — a decade absolutely packed with infamous crimes. From the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the unsolved Wall
Calista Springer: The True Story of a Child Failed by the System
Calista Springer was a 16-year-old girl from Centreville, Michigan, who loved to draw, paint, and color — and who spent most of her short life being abused, starved, and chained to a bed by the people who were supposed to protect her. For over a decade, teachers, neighbors, and social workers filed at least 15 reports with Child Protective Services. Nothing was done. On February 27, 2008, a fire b
WTF Wednesday: Criminal Cosplay: Real Crimes Committed in Ridiculous Disguises
What's scarier than a criminal? A criminal in costume. This week on Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina are back with another roundup of dumb criminals — and this time, every single one of them decided that committing a crime in a costume was a great idea. Spoiler: it was not.From a Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested for fraud while wearing the mouse mascot suit in front of a birthday party full of ki
Weird True Crime Headlines | Letecia Stauch Retrial, David Burke Arrest, Rex Heuermann Guilty Plea, Joseph Duggar Charged, & More
Weird True Crime Headlines: Letecia Stauch Retrial, David Burke Arrest, Rex Heuermann Guilty Plea, Joseph Duggar Charged, and Utah “Family Trap” Murder TrialIn this week’s true crime headlines episode, Amber and Gina cover major cases making news right now:In Colorado, Letecia Stauch’s conviction for the 2020 murder of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch was overturned by the Colorado Court of Appeals due t
Introducing: Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River
Introducing the new long form investigative podcast from the team behind Missing in Hush Town, Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River.Subscribe now wherever you get podcasts and catch new episodes each Monday.Apple Podcast LinkSpotify Podcast Link Episode 1: Send RecoveryOn September 9th, 2023, at 9:45 PM, a 911 call was made.A witness reported a white sedan sitting on River Road in the Sacramento De
David Carter: A Father Murdered || A Killer Still Free
In October 2018, David Carter — a devoted father, hard worker, and beloved son from Melvindale, Michigan — was reported missing by his family. Days later, his dismembered remains were found scattered along I-75 in Ohio, 100 miles from home. Police believe his girlfriend, Tamera "Tammy" Williams, shot him while he slept, dismembered his body, and fled. She has been a fugitive ever since — and is no
April Fools WTF
What happens when the people sworn to uphold the law decide to... totally lose it on April Fools' Day? In this episode of Weird True Crime, hosts Amber and Gina dive into the lighter — and absolutely chaotic — side of law enforcement with a roundup of the funniest police pranks on the internet.From official police department social media posts to wild stories shared by real officers on Reddit's r/
New Podcast: Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River
Secrets Beyond the Sacramento RiverThe first episode drops March 30th! Each new episode will drop the following Monday. We're seeking the answer to the question, "What happened to Jeff Anderson?"Jeff Anderson was just 40 years old when his car rolled into the Sacramento River the evening of September 9th, 2023. Despite 911 calls from eye witnesses confirming the entry point of Jeff's car into the
True Crime Headlines | Weird Edition | Week of March 23
In this week's true crime headlines episode, we're covering five major cases making news right now. Utah mom Kouri Richins has been found guilty of murdering her husband Eric with fentanyl — while simultaneously promoting a children's book about grief she wrote after his death. In an ongoing missing persons case, University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey was found dead in Barcelona, Spain after d
WTF Wednesday: The Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths Ever
In this episode of Weird True Crime, hosts Gina and Amber dive into some of the most shocking and heartbreaking celebrity deaths in modern history — not from illness or overdose, but from homicides, freak accidents, and unthinkable tragedies that no amount of fame could prevent. We're talking about cases involving Selena Quintanilla, Phil Hartman, Judith Barsi, Owen Hart, Aaliyah, Steve Irwin, Pau
Rachel Cooke: Still Missing After 24 Years
On January 10, 2002, 19-year-old Rachel Cooke laced up her Asics, grabbed her yellow Walkman, and headed out for a morning run near her family's home in Georgetown, Texas. She never came home. Twenty-four years later, no one has been charged, no physical evidence has been found, and the Rachel Cooke cold case remains one of the most haunting unsolved missing persons cases in Texas. In this episode
WTF WEDNESDAY # 35 || Dumb(er) Criminals
What’s the dumbest way a criminal has ever tried to escape police?This week on Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina dive into a viral Reddit thread titled:“Policemen of Reddit, what’s the dumbest way a criminal tried to get away from you?”And let’s just say… evolution may be working overtime.From a man trying to fly during a foot chase, to a suspect who climbed a fence instead of using the giant open
True Crime Headlines || Weird Edition! || Week of Feb 23
This week’s True Crime Headlines episode covers five developing stories — from a highly anticipated trial start, to a new murder charge, to a devastating multi-victim murder/suicide, plus a decades-old cold case conviction tied to forensic evidence, and an update in a missing person investigation.We’re focusing on what’s new, what investigators and courts are saying publicly right now, and what to
WTF Wednesday #34 || The Return of Dumb Criminals
Listener requests? We deliver.For our first WTF episode of 2026, we’re answering Oliver’s call for more dumb criminals, bizarre crimes, and “how did anyone think this would work?” moments — and wow… people really tested the limits of common sense last year.In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina break down real criminal cases from 2025–2026 involving meth-fueled decisions, stolen histo
The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part Two
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The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell | Part One
The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part OneOn February 9, 2025, 18-year-old University of Colorado Boulder freshman Megan Trussell vanished after leaving her dorm following a tense argument with her roommate on Super Bowl Sunday, wearing only a light jacket as temperatures dropped into the 20s. Six days later, Megan’s body was discovered miles away in a hidden culvert in Boulder Canyon—an
INTRODUCING: NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder
A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?Produced by award winning
Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany Markowski || The Prologue
Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany Markowski || The PrologueListen to the first six episodes to the second season of the award-nominated podcast, Missing in Hush Town, now wherever you get podcasts. Bethany Markowski allegedly went missing from a Jackson, TN shopping mall on March 04, 2001, when her father claims he allowed the 11 year old to go into the mall alone while he took a na
WTF Wednesday #33 - AITA Halloween Edition
We’re keeping spooky season alive with a Reddit AITA: Halloween Edition. Amber and Gina weigh in on 10 delightfully messy moral dilemmas: scaring kids in full clown cosplay, spider décor vs. arachnophobic neighbors, gated candy drama, baby trick-or-treat etiquette, a gothic castle wedding, a dog winning the costume contest (over humans!), a Grim Reaper “prank” gone wrong, painting your house witch
Unsolved: The Disappearance and Murder of Felicia Johnson
You won’t believe how many red flags police missed in this case.When 24-year-old Felicia Johnson traveled to Houston for her birthday, she never made it home. Her bloodied phone was found in a park, and the man police say is responsible vanished without a trace. Gina and Amber dig into Felicia’s final hours, the chilling evidence police uncovered, and the fight for justice her father refuses to gi
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: Slenderman
He’s tall. He’s faceless. He lurks in the woods, on playgrounds, and in the corners of blurry photographs. Slenderman isn’t just another urban legend—he’s the internet’s first viral monster.In this episode, Amber and Gina uncover the eerie origins of Slenderman. From his 2009 birth on the Something Awful forums to his rapid spread across creepypasta sites, YouTube series like Marble Hornets, and v
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: Humans Can Lick, Too
It’s one of the simplest but most unsettling urban legends ever told: a girl comforts herself at night by letting her dog lick her hand—only to find out in the morning that her dog is dead, and the intruder has left a message scrawled on the mirror: “Humans can lick too.”In this episode, Amber and Gina dive deep into the chilling urban legend known as The Licked Hand (or Humans Can Lick Too). With
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs
“Have you checked the children?” That single question has haunted sleepovers, campfires, and horror movies for decades. On this Wicked Wednesday, Amber and Gina unravel the terrifying urban legend of The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.You know the story: a teenage babysitter alone in a house, creepy phone calls, and the shocking twist that the calls are coming from inside the house. But what if t
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Hookman
What happens when teenage love, late-night parking, and a hook-handed killer collide? Today, Amber and Gina dive into one of the most chilling urban legends of all time—The Hookman. You’ve probably heard the story whispered around a campfire: a couple parked at Lover’s Lane, a news bulletin about an escaped asylum patient, and a bloody hook left hanging from the car door. But did you know this leg
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
To kick off Wicked Wednesday Urban Legends series, we're throwing it back to our coverage of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. This horrific, unsolved case is the inspiration for the infamous legend of The Hookman. Come back next week to hear all about it!Between February and May 1946, three people were brutally attacked and five were murdered in Texarkana by a man dubbed the Phantom Killer. Texark
Breaking: Yogurt Shop Murders Update
After 34 years, Austin Police have finally identified a suspect in the Yogurt Shop Murders. On December 6, 1991, sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers were found murdered inside “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” on Anderson Lane, a case that shocked the city and haunted investigators for decades.This week, APD announced that Robert Eugene Brashers, a violent offender linked
The Last Trip
The Last Trip is a true crime podcast exclusively investigating missing and murdered victims that were living their best lives… on vacation. Jaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the two things she’s most passionate about: True Crime & Travel. Through her own solo travels around the world she has a unique perspective on staying alive in p
Mortal Musings
Each week, your hosts Neil & Megan get into a true crime case or just a truly macabre story. We also throw in some strange and interesting tales of oddity. And remember, we like to take the cases seriously, but not ourselves. New episodes every Wednesday!Listen to Mortal Musings wherever you get your podcasts!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime
Murder Mile UK True Crime
FIVE TIME AWARD NOMINATED at the True Crime Awards 2025, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards as Best True Crime Podcast. Murder Mile UK True Crime is a unique London-based true-crime podcast, focused on Soho, the West End and West London, presented as a guided walk of 300+ untold, unsolved and long-forgotten murder cases.Praised as one of the best London, British, English and
In Esto: What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto? // Episode 1
Introducing the full length investigative podcast, In Esto. IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?Episode 1 - "Everything's Purple"Amanda and Alan live in his double-wide trailer in Northern Florida. He is a butcher and she works overnights at a care home. He has two teenagers who often visit and she has a 7 (Adrianna) and a 6 (AJ) year old who share a room. Alan goes to work early and
Hilarious Headlines: Chimp Fashion, TSA Chaos, and Cat-Induced Accidents // WTF #32
This week, we’re leaving the heavy headlines behind and diving into some of the funniest, weirdest, and most absurd news stories out there. From chimpanzees starting viral trends to a passenger’s “swamp crotch” causing TSA chaos, we’ve got it all. Amber and Gina share their favorite bizarre headlines and try to make sense of the madness. Get ready for laughs, disbelief, and a touch of absurdity. O
Empathy and Advocacy with Julie Murray Pt. 2 // Replay
We’re throwing it back to our interview with Julie Murray this week in anticipation of our trip to Boston for the 2025 True Crime Podcast Festival. Julie’s sister, Maura Murray, disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004, and her family has been searching for answers for over 20 years. In the second half of our interview, we’re breaking down what happened that night in Haverhill,
Empathy and Advocacy with Julie Murray Pt. 1 // Replay
We’re throwing it back to our interview with Julie Murray this week in anticipation of our trip to Boston for the 2025 True Crime Podcast Festival. Julie’s sister, Maura Murray, disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004, and her family has been searching for answers for over 20 years. Julie has dedicated her life to advocating for Maura and other families in similar situations. S
It’s a Team Up with Live Laugh Larceny! // WTF #31
Amanda and Trevin from Live Laugh Larceny join Amber and Gina for the ultimate collab in this special WTF Wednesday episode! We talk dilemmas, dumb criminals, and animal antics in this amazingly fun team-up. 📢 Follow & Subscribe:Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeWebsite: www.weirdtruecrime.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrimeYouT
Cold-Blooded: The True Crime Story of Ben Renick’s Death
In this chilling and heartbreaking episode of Weird True Crime, Gina and Amber unravel the twisted tale of Ben Renick — a world-renowned snake breeder who was tragically murdered in his Missouri reptile facility in 2017.What initially looked like a freak accident involving one of Ben’s giant pythons quickly unraveled into something far darker. Through twists involving life insurance, poison-laced
WTF: What They Faced: John Jones and the Nutty Putty Cave
In this powerful and heartbreaking premiere of WTF: What They Faced, Gina and Amber delve into the real-life story of John Edward Jones, a 26-year-old medical student and father who became trapped in Utah’s infamous Nutty Putty Cave in 2009.What began as a family caving adventure turned into a 27-hour rescue mission that captivated the nation and ended in unthinkable tragedy. Using official report
A Family Still Fighting: The Unsolved Murder of Eric Nelams
On the morning of September 26, 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran and father Eric Nelams stepped outside his Phenix City, Alabama home to head to work—just like he did every other day. Minutes later, he was gunned down in his own carport. Despite witnesses, potential suspects, and a possible motive, Eric’s murder remains unsolved more than two decades later. In this episode, we explore the tragic and
A Family Still Fighting | The Unsolved Murder of Eric Nelams
On the morning of September 26, 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran and father Eric Nelams stepped outside his Phenix City, Alabama home to head to work—just like he did every other day. Minutes later, he was gunned down in his own carport. Despite witnesses, potential suspects, and a possible motive, Eric’s murder remains unsolved more than two decades later. In this episode, we explore the tragic and
Goats, Kangaroos, and Mowing the Rug: Hilarious 911 Calls You Won’t Believe // WTF #30
After diving into the world of creative criminal sentencing, Gina and Amber are back—this time turning their attention to the unsung heroes of chaos control: 911 dispatchers. From mistaking a goat for a kidnapped child to a man mowing shag carpet in the living room, this episode dives into some of the weirdest, funniest, and flat-out absurd emergency calls ever recorded. Whether it’s a deer stando
The Submarine Murder of Kim Wall: A Journalist’s Final Interview
In August 2017, award-winning journalist Kim Wall boarded a homemade submarine in Copenhagen to interview eccentric inventor Peter Madsen. She was never seen alive again. What began as a promising story turned into one of the most chilling and bizarre true crime cases in recent memory. In this episode, we take you through Kim’s life, the investigation into her murder, the trial that shocked Denmar
Crimes and Consequences: The Weirdest Sentences Ever Handed Down // WTF #29
In today’s episode, Gina and Amber are diving deep into the wild world of creative criminal sentencing. We’re talking bread-and-water diets, lawnmower justice, court-mandated makeovers, and yes—someone actually had to knit sweaters as punishment. From animal neglect to sidewalk-stomping road rage, these stories feature judges who didn’t just throw the book—they rewrote the entire genre. Come for t
Missing Persons, Advocacy, and Ethics in True Crime with Charlie Shunick
In this episode, we’re honored to share a powerful conversation with Charlie Shunick — founder of the Resource Association for Missing People, forensic consultant, professor, and passionate advocate for families of the missing. Back in October 2024, G attended the virtual Cold Case Symposium — a meaningful event that brings together families of unsolved homicide and missing persons cases from acro
When Criminals Hit Fast Food: Tales of Theft, Heists, and Unexpected Arrests / WTF # 28
In this episode, we dive into some of the most bizarre and hilarious fast food crimes, from a meth lab in a Taco Bell to a chaotic art heist at an Arby’s, and a robbery foiled by a trail of hot dogs. Join Amber and Gina as they break down these outlandish criminal acts with humor and sarcasm, uncovering what went wrong, what went way too far, and how the police and fast food employees handled thes
The Murder of Cassie Jo | From The Vault
We're throwing it back to the very first episode we ever recorded together — and it's a case that still gives us chills. Sixteen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her aunt and uncle when what should’ve been a quiet night turned into an unthinkable nightmare. In this episode, we cover how two of Cassie’s classmates carried out a cold, premeditated murder — all while documenting thei
Witchcraft, Lies & Stolen Lives—Unbelievable True Crime Headlines | WTF #27
In this gripping episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina uncover some of the most bizarre, shocking, and jaw-dropping true crime headlines—from hidden backyard bodies to murder-for-hire plots gone wrong. 🔎 What You'll Hear in This Episode: ✔️ The chilling case of Leigh Sabine, who kept her husband’s mummified body in her backyard for 18 years—until a prank went horribly wrong. ✔️ The Ghost
Crook County: Unraveling Family Secrets with Kyle Tekiela
What would you do if you discovered your father had been leading a double life—one as a respected firefighter, the other as an alleged hitman for the Chicago Outfit? That’s exactly what Kyle Tekiela faced when he learned the shocking truth about his father, Kenny "The Kid" Tekiela. In his gripping podcast, Crook County, Kyle unpacks his father’s alleged ties to the infamous Chicago Outfit—a crime
The UNBELIEVABLE Life of KATIE FUSCO & The MURDER of Stephen Pladl
This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl.Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids- as she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found them: Stephen and Alyssa Paldl. As a relationshup began building and she turned 18, she moved in with them. However, the relationship was anything but normal. What transpired is something out of a distu
The UNBELIEVABLE Life of KATIE FUSCO & The MURDERER Stephen Pladl
This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl. Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids- as she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found them: Stephen and Alyssa Paldl. As a relationshup began building and she turned 18, she moved in with them. However, the relationship was anything but normal. What transpired is something out of a dist
Florida Man Chronicles: Wild, Wacky, and Absurd Escapades of the Sunshine State’s Most Bizarre Criminals | WTF 26
In this episode of Florida Man Chronicles, we take you through some of the most bizarre, hilarious, and downright strange criminal antics that only a Florida Man could pull off! From impersonating FBI agents and trying to escape in a hamster wheel, to breaking into homes and hiding drugs in unexpected places, we cover it all. Join us as we explore the unforgettable moments from the wildest true c
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE | Featuring | Missing in Hush Town | Prologue & Chapter 1: March 25, 2004 The Last Contact...Ever
Weird True Crime welcomes Missing in Hush Town. This is the first episode from the first season of the long-form investigative podcast. Missing in Hush Town: Chapter One Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. On March 25, 2004, the girls were never seen or heard from again. We started this podcast with a sliver of hope that perhaps one of the girls was still out there
UNSOLVED MURDER of Missy Bevers: Surveillance Footage, Suspects & Theories | Ep. 94
On April 18, 2016, Missy Bevers, a dedicated fitness instructor, was brutally murdered inside Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. Surveillance footage captured a mysterious figure in SWAT-style tactical gear roaming the church halls before the attack, but despite thousands of tips, the killer has never been identified. Was this a burglary gone wrong or a targeted murder? Why was nothi
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Missing in Hush Town| Season One Now Available | Jennifer & Adrianna Wix
Missing in Hush Town // Season One Now Available // Jennifer & Adrianna Wix Binge the entire season, now! www.missinginhushtown.com Small towns talk- and we're listening. Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. On March 25, 2004, the girls were never seen or heard from again. We started this podcast with a sliver of hope that perhaps one of the girls was still out the
MURDER and CORRUPTION and THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE | Ellen Greenberg | Ep. 93
Originally ruled a homicide due to 20 stab wounds, including multiple to the back of her neck, Ellen Greenberg's case was later shockingly changed to suicide under pressure from law enforcement. Join us as we dive into this unnerving case of mishandled justice and how after 14 years of unanswered questions, major developments could finally lead to justice for Ellen.🚨 Case Updates Include:The Phila
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The late 1920s was an interesting time in the crime world, to say the least, so let us introduce you to Helene Adelaide Shelby and her crazy crime skeleton patent. Who knows whether or not it would have made anyone’s job easier? From user-submitted stories about the boys in blue, between donuts, drugs, and shoes..? there never seems to be a dull moment though it seems! Website: www.weirdtruecrime
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In this episode, Jake and Michele are joined by Gina and Amber from the Weird True Crime podcast to discuss the tragic story of Judy Malinowski, a mother of two who was set on fire by her abuser, Michael Slager, and bravely fought for 696 days to survive—ultimately making legal history by testifying against him. The discussion delves into the devastating impact of domestic violence, the legal sig
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