They did what???? A trio of teens buy a meat cleaver, murder a man and then return it to the store. How does that even happen? Well, it did in the murder of Cordell Richards. Some poor unsuspecting wife bought the murder weapon and was using it to cut her Sunday roast. This one is hard to wrap your head around. Cordell was left chained to a tree to…

Apologies for the delay, but here is Part 2 finally. We would like to thank MaryAnne for the exclusive look inside the investigation as she was on-site during this process, her knowledge is impressive and you do not want to miss her insert into this episode. You can find her at: https://linktr.ee/crimecakes?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=8…

Florida is known for a lot of things, Disneyland and magical vacations, but buried deep in the forgotten history is the story of the Dozier School for Boys. Depravity that was left unchecked for one hundred and eleven years, that is until men started coming forward in their twilight years to recount their horrendous mistreatment. This sparked a pro…

Hanna is clinging to the when nature attacks theme again this week and this one is packed with #fishfacts. Still think this is a dry true crime podcast? Whale, we do that too, but variety is the spice of life and we do it all here. Dive into this comedic journey into the ocean and one man's fight to survive being swallowed by a humpback whale. Feat…

Do you have an Elf on the Shelf in your home? You might want to re-think that after hearing this episode. Most of us know elves to be Santa's helpers, jolly good-intentioned mini beings that make the toys for all the good children. But, Elf on the Shelf is a somewhat new tradition that started with a self-published book in 2005. Hang on to the rein…

Hanna is back!!!! And, buddy, does she has a heck of survival story for you. Travis' screams can be heard in the background at the start of the tape as Sandra pleaded for the police, who initially believed the call to be a hoax until she started screaming, "He's eating her!" Trigger warning: This episode is very graphic in nature, listener discreti…

It's our first cryptid episode and a whole lot of other things. We have true crime updates, an extensive list of shouter-outers, a discussion about what animal you want to be if you were not human, Marvel talk, and the promised in-depth conversation about Halloween Ends, as well as other horror films. The root of this hodpodge of an episode surroun…

No matter who you are, undoubtedly, you have heard of Casey Anthony. Dubbed by most as the epitome of pure evil, the most hated woman in America even. In her first on camera interview since her 2011 equital, Anthony claims to exlain the reasoning behind her bizarre behavior and prolific lies. This episode is reaction to the series put out by Peacoc…

No matter who you are, undoubtedly, you have heard of Casey Anthony. Dubbed by most as the epitome of pure evil, the most hated woman in America even. In her first on camera interview since her 2011 equital, Anthony claims to exlain the reasoning behind her bizarre behavior and prolific lies. This episode is reaction to the series put out by Peacoc…

Dorothea Puente, respected mema caregiver and serial killer, she bakes cookies and sells her body, that is until she really leans into her boarding house business and thievery. Dorothea is among the most infamous female serial killers of all time and Amber decided to try to take a swim around in her noodle. Was is circumstance that produced this ev…

Invisible arms dragging you down, a sunken city, and the lady of the lake are just a few of the tales that lurk beneath the surface of Georgia’s Lake Lanier. This man made reservoir has been suspect since the beginning of its conception. Hanna, a Georgia native, has heard all the stories and even swam herself in the green waters. Dive into the sort…

Happy Halloween listeners! This week Amber takes you inside the five historic asylums that served the hawkeye state for over a hundred years, some still in operation today. Without a doubt, asylums have a torrid and tainted history of abuse, over-population, mistreatment, and misunderstanding of the mental ill. Within the labrinth hallways and gran…

We don't even know how to describe this episode, it went off the rails. If you ever wanted to know what it is really like to make a semi-coherent podcast, this is not the episode for you, or maybe it is. We decided to leave this one real uncut and rough because, frankly, it is hilarious. Somewhere in the midst of this cackle fest is a ghost story: …

This episode is not at all what we intended to cover, but the storied past that is The Cecil Hotel sucked us into a vortex that was inescapable, and so we bring you a quite convoluted ride along through the catacombs of everything from urban legends loosely bond to this hotel, to the agonizing death toll it has racked up. This is just a very brief …

Warning: This episode contains audio that some may find disturbing, listener discretion advised. This week Hanna kicked off spook season with a word of caution for all of us who are seeking out attractions during the Halloween month. Always vet your haunt. The controversy that surrounds McKamey Manor cannot be understated. This place is so extreme …

We are BACK and full throttle with this series. The infamous Amityville house is among the elite when it comes to reputation. Pop-culture has solidified it as the epitome of what a haunted house should be. The Amityville Horror phenomenon has spawned countless amounts of cinema, books, articles, and, yes even podcasts, but what makes this thing tic…

We are BACK and full throttle with this series. The infamous Amityville house is among the elite when it comes to reputation. Pop-culture has solidified it as the epitome of what a haunted house should be. The Amityville Horror phenomenon has spawned countless amounts of cinema, books, articles, and, yes even podcasts, but what makes this thing tic…

This one is real quick because apparently when left to my own devices, I talk at the speed of light. No, we just have an update for you on the Lori Vallow aka Doomsday Mother Case, certainly you have 12 minutes to break down the defense's recent motions filed in this horrific case. We also have some announcements at the end of this one, so stick ar…

And, we are back with Part 2 of this ludicrous case. We do have an update and were going to include it, but it warranted having its own mini-sode, so look for that early next week along with some important announcements:) Doomsday Mother aka Lori Vallow, once a devoted mother and Mormon jumps the train to crazy town with her lover of many past life…

Doomsday Mother aka Lori Vallow, once a devoted mother and Mormon jumps the train to crazy town with her lover of many past lifetimes, Chad Daybell and they leave a trail of bodies scattered in thier wake. This case is so berserk. Lori and Chad systematically wipe out the obstacles standing between them; justifying their actions as a divine mission…

This episode is going to be slightly different than our usual format and real weird. Most of you out there in listening land know that we love a good spook story and dabble in paranormal investigations from time to time. But, have you ever heard of the Estes Method? Yeah, we hadn’t either until recently. We talked a lot about it in last week’s epis…

This episode went completey off the train rails, figuratively and literally. We mean it got wild. If you haven't listened to last week's episode about the initial event that occurred in The Villisca House, please do that before this one. It will give you the back story of the tragic 1912 Axe Murders that took the lives of eight people. Here's the t…

We are once again taking you back in time, but this case remains unsolved to this day, over one hundred years later! This case is so bizarre and equally as fascinating. The theories are mind-boggling and yet, the question remains: who did this? Was it a singular act of violence or was it perhaps the work of one of America's first ever serial killer…

It's the 70's, everyone has got their thumb in the air in the hopes of making it to their final destination. Look, we get it, it was the 70's, but in this week's episode Hanna tells you exactly why you do not talk to strangers. Mary Vincent learned that lesson in the most terrifing way possible when she was picked up by a man by the name of Lawrenc…

We are taking you back in time, a long way back, in fact. In the late 1800's, an alarming amount of men go missing along The Osage Mission Trial in the plains of Kansas. Coincendently, the Bender family stakes claim to a small homestead in the area at the same time the dissappearances start happening. Come along with us as we delve into what happen…

Hold on, did you say that Richard's daughter was a victim of the Green River Killer? Yes, you heard right! Hanna dug into the vault of family secrets to find this gem. Let's just say there is something strange going on in Richard's life that revolves around something sinister and the number 6. But, wait there is more, Richard once had two daughters…

Oh boy, ladies and gents, this episode quite literally takes us on the highway to hell and back, respectively. Hanna dug into the vault of family secrets to find this gem. In Part One she will give you unbeleiveable story of how Richard (said family member) went blind. Let's just say there is something strange going on in Richard's life that revolv…

There is no episode more desreving of a MASSIVE trigger warning than THIS EPISODE. Listeners beware: this episode contains; rape, violence against children, violence against women, torture and blood. *if that's not your jam, skip on outta here and listen to another less gross episode, we get it* This week Beck tells you all about the crime against …

It's the 1870's and Allen Surrency, his wife Wealthia, and their seven children begin having the most strange few days of their lives. Journalists flock to the area in droves to capture this most scintillating haunting. Upwards of a thousand people bear witness to the floating clothing, flying food and appearing hogs and chickens. The question rema…

Every real True Crimer knows about the Dyatlov Pass Incident. But there's a case that's even more perplexing, more shocking, and even more violent... Join Beck as she hosts this week's mysterious happening... The Khamar-Daban incident. The last thing Valintina Utochenko expected during her summer hike with friends was to witness all of them die a s…

And, we are back for the conclusion of the Diane Downs case. This one is packed full of testimony. You will get to hear verbatim what little Christie said in her testimony. It is May of 1983 as Diane Downs is driving down a nearly deserted dirt road in rural Oregon when she says a "bushy-haired" stranger flags her down in the middle of the road and…

It is May of 1983 as Diane Downs is driving down a nearly deserted dirt road in rural Oregon when she says a "bushy-haired" stranger flags her down in the middle of the road and opens fire on her three small children, injuring her in the process. This case is seriously not good and neither is Diane. None of it adds up. Which do you believe? Innocen…