Crafts Drafts and Crime

Valerie Kramer & Jasmin Lopez

A true crime podcast that will make you think, occasionally laugh, and speculate to your heart's content. Contrary to our title, we do not drink/discuss alcohol in our regular episodes (that’s what the website and Patreon are for- in specific areas for those who are interested)!
Trigger warning: mature and disturbing content are involved in each episode. There is also lots of explicit language.

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20 episodes
Updated Mar 8, 2022
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Mar 8, 2022 · 8 min
The End
This is a bittersweet ending. We are forever greatful for your support!
Mar 1, 2022 · 19 min
Episode 102 (S12E4): Sarai Sierra
Sarai was taking the trip of a lifetime - visiting Turkey to photograph the amazing buildings and culture. But her trip was cut a day short and she wouldn't be able to return home to New York. To view some of Sarai's photography, click the link below. memyself_sarai Stock Photos ~ Twenty20
Feb 22, 2022 · 13 min
Episode 101 (S12E3): Desiree Gibbon
Desiree "Desi" Gibbon was on her way to becoming a successful documentary maker, following her dreams. But someone took that dream away from her - and justice still hasn't been served. To donate to help obtain a private investigator to look into Desiree's murder, click the link below: Fundraiser by Andrea Gibbon : Justice for Désirée Gibbon - Murdered (gofundme.com)
Feb 8, 2022 · 33 min
Episode 99 (S12E1): Maria Jose Coni and Marina Menegazzo
Maria and Marina dreamed of traveling through South America, and in 2016, that dream was becoming a reality... until someone took that away from them. To add insult to injury, fingers were pointed in the wrong direction. Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape
Feb 4, 2022 · 6 min
UPDATE: Brendan Santo
This episode is an update on Brendan Santo. Please sign the petition below to help increase the safety efforts around MSU campus and Red Cedar River. Petition · Make MSU’s Red Cedar River Areas Safe · Change.org
Feb 1, 2022 · 35 min
Breana Noojin Nix
This episode is going between our two seasons and was requested by Breana Noojin Nix's sister. Breana was a nurse for 12 years before she died in a very peculiar way - in a way that seems completely incomprehensible for a nurse, especially. Trigger warnings: we will be discussing suicide, drug use Petition · Make Breana Nix’s Autopsy Report Public · Change.org Justice for Breana Noojin Nix | Facebook
Jan 25, 2022 · 33 min
Episode 98 (S11E8): Grace Millane
In this Jas-tastic episode, we hear about a young woman who was traveling abroad, enjoying her life. Whilst there, she began talking to a man on tinder who convinced her to meet up before leading her to her death. Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape
Jan 18, 2022 · 26 min
Episode 97 (S11E7): The Bedsit Murders
It took many years for the perpetrator of the Bedsit Murders to be identified. But upon searching his house, police discovered a lot more than they were expecting... and it's equally as horrifying as the other murders. Trigger warnings: several kinds of sexual assault/abuse/rape.
Jan 11, 2022 · 38 min
Episode 96 (S11E6): Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa
In 2021, two women in London were brutally murdered. Though the murders have no ties, CCTV footage helped identify both of the killers. Trigger Warnings: sexual assault/rape To view the interview between Wayne Couzens and police: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/moment-wayne-couzens-kidnapped-sarah-21718494 To see the compilation of CCTV footage of Sarah Everard: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/wayne-couzens-given-whole-life-21708302)
Jan 4, 2022 · 23 min
Episode 95 (S11E5): Patricia McDermott
Patricia McDermott's murder was captured on CCTV footage, and police were able to use their resources to track down her killer. But when they get this man into custody, the extent of his crimes are more than anyone was expecting.
Dec 28, 2021 · 25 min
Episode 94 (S11E4): Gretchen Anthony
Gretchen and David had the perfect marriage when they first got married. Gretchen even referred to David as a "bonus dad" to her daughter that she shared with her ex-husband. But when things took a turn, Covid made the circumstances even worse. Trigger warnings: discussion of domestic violence
Dec 21, 2021 · 1 hr
Episode 93 (S11E3): James Bulger
James was almost three years old, walking around the mall with his mother. But while they’re at the butcher shop- he gets led by the hand out of the mall and to his torture and death. Trigger warnings: child abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, discussion of suicide, drug and alcohol use
Dec 14, 2021 · 25 min
Episode 92 (S11E2): Carlesha Freeland-Gaither
Carlesha was getting off the bus to head home when someone stopped her in her tracks, kidnapping her. The event was caught on CCTV footage... but with the low quality of the images, how are police going to track down the perpetrator? Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape, domestic violence
Dec 7, 2021 · 27 min
Episode 91 (S11E1): Engla Höglund
Engla is ready for her independence and taking her bike for a ride home seems like the perfect small step. But when Engla doesn't make it home, a search ensues, and her killer gets caught in a very unexpected way. Trigger warnings for this episode: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape
Nov 30, 2021 · 40 min
Episode 90 (S10E8): Josette Wright and Robin Murphy
Two people were wrongfully convicted of the murder of Josette Wright - but is the person who is actually responsible for her murder also responsible for the disappearance of Robin Murphy that, on the surface, has nothing in common with Josette - but has some weird links? Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, discussion of suicide, drug use
Nov 26, 2021 · 6 min
Missing: Brendan Santo
With tips, please call: 844-996-7873 or email tips@police.msu.edu. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Fundraiser for Wendy Santo by Melissa Corsi : Bring Brendan Santo Home (gofundme.com) Bring Brendan Santo Home (facebook.com)
Nov 23, 2021 · 58 min
Episode 89 (S10E7): Natascha Kampusch
As a ten year old girl, Natascha couldn't wait to be out of her family's home... but she wasn't prepared to have the next 3,096 days of her life taken from her. Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, physical assault/abuse, discussion of disordered eating, discussion of suicide.
Nov 16, 2021 · 50 min
Episode 88 (S10E6): The Victims of John Jamelske
John Jamelske kept everything - bottles, receipts, newspapers... and eventually, he began keeping victims in his dungeon, also. When he eventually gets caught, his attitude about his crimes is atrocious. Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape.
Nov 9, 2021 · 36 min
Episode 87 (S10E5): Sherri Papini
Sherri Papini survived a 22 day long abduction... so why are there questions about it if this actually occurred? Does her past make this case controversial? Trigger warnings: discussion of self harm
Nov 2, 2021 · 38 min
Episode 86 (S10E4): Kara Robinson, Kristin & Kati Lisk, and Sofia Silva
In this extraordinary case, we discuss the survival tale of Kara Robinson that led to uncovering and stopping the monster that murdered Kati and Kristin Lisk and Sofia Silva. Trigger warnings: Discussion of suicide, child sexual assault/rape.