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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106 episodes
Updated Mar 8, 2022
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Oct 29, 2021 · 20 min
Episode 85 (S10E3): Nurin Jazlin
When missing Nurin Jazlin's body was located, she was completely unrecognizable from the torture she endured. But the injustice that continues after her death is completely baffling. Trigger warnings: Child sexual assault/rape
Oct 26, 2021 · 16 min
Episode 84 (S10E2): Tiffany Nelson
It was the first day of summer and 9-year-old Tiffany was excited to fill up her bike tires and enjoy the good weather. But when she didn't make it home that day, her family searches for answers to no avail. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of drug use
Oct 19, 2021 · 29 min
Episode 83 (S10E1): Paige Renkoski
Paige was last seen alive by strangers on the side of the highway where her car was pulled over. But the condition of Paige's car leaves everyone questioning why she pulled over in the first place. And are the people she was seen talking to responsible for her abduction? Fundraiser by Michele Renkoski-Hollis : Paige Renkoski Missing 5.24.90 (gofundme.com) Paige Renkoski 5.24.90 Never Give Up | Facebook
Oct 12, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
Episode 82 (S9E10): Jaleayah Davis
A night out with friends ended in a terrible tragedy for Jaleayah Davis. The police stated that the incident was alcohol related - but when analyzing the inconsistencies in her friend's stories and her cell phone pings, it seems that some major questions were completely ignored by investigators. What really happened to Jaleayah? Justice for Jaleayah | Facebook
Oct 5, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min
Episode 81 (S9E9): Christian Andreacchio
Christian was a 21 year old man with a bright future in front of him. His family was in shock when they heard that he completed suicide. But the problem is... none of the evidence actually points to suicide. In this episode, we dissect police statements, a 911 call, logistics of the crime scene, and much more. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of suicide and drug use. To visit our website, go to Crafts Drafts and Crime - A True Crime Podcast To sign the Change petition, click the link below. Petition · Demand DOJ investigate corruption involved in Christian Andreacchio's murder investigation · Change.org
Sep 28, 2021 · 32 min
Episode 80 (S9E8): Amanda Wienckowski
Amanda had a few bad habits that she was starting to shake, so her family was surprised when her death was ruled as an accidental overdose. But all of the evidence points to homicide. Trigger warnings: drug use, discussion of suicide, sexual assault/rape To sign the petition, click the link below: petition: JUSTICE FOR AMANDA WIENCKOWSKI (thepetitionsite.com)
Sep 21, 2021 · 29 min
Episode 79 (S9E7): Cory Barron
Cory was attending a concert at Progressive Field... so how did he go missing in such a crowded place? When his body is found days later, even more questions arise about how he got there to begin with. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Alcohol use, brief talk of suicide
Sep 14, 2021 · 47 min
Episode 78 (S9E6): Shukri Yahye-Abdi
12-year-old Shukri was a bright girl with a second chance as a refugee in England with her family. When Shukri meets a tragic fate in the presence of two girls who allegedly bullied her, police are quick to call it an accident. But does racism and negligence prevent a full investigation into her death? TRIGGER WARNINGS: Discussion of bullying To sign the petition, click the link below: Petition · Justice for Shukri Abdi · Change.org To read the full inquest, click the link below: Zamzam_Ture_Final_report_for_publication_0.pdf (policeconduct.gov.uk)
Sep 7, 2021 · 26 min
Episode 77 (S9E5): Autumn Stone
Autumn's life was turned upside down when her youngest son was taken to the hospital. She swore she would do anything to maintain custody of her two children - so when Autumn was found deceased in a lake, police had to question whether or not this could be a potential suicide or if something more sinister took place. TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of suicide and child abuse are present in this episode.
Aug 31, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 76 (S9E4): Joni O'Shaughnessy
Tybee Island, Georgia is such a small town that Dr. Owen O'Shaughnessy owns the only medical practice on the island. Him and his wife, Joni, have very different personalities, leading to frequent fights. When Owen wakes up in his office one morning, he claims that him and Joni have had the worst fight ever. But could things have been so bad that Joni chose to end her own life? Or did he have something to do with it? TRIGGER WARNINGS: talk of suicide, drug and alcohol use, domestic violence
Aug 24, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 75 (S9E3): Pravin Varughese
Pravin's death resulted in more questions than answers - why was an incident not reported by police? What actually happened between Pravin and Gaege, the last person to see him alive? And, most importantly - is it possible to blame someone for what happened? Trigger warnings: There is discussion of alcohol and drug use in this episode.
Aug 17, 2021 · 32 min
Episode 74 (S9E2): Paulette Gebara Farah
Paulette was born prematurely, leading to some developmental disabilities. Thankfully, her parents had the help of two live-in nannies to take care of Paulette and her older sister and give her the attention she needed. That is... until Paulette goes missing from her bed.
Aug 10, 2021 · 58 min
Episode 73 (S9E1): Annie Borjesson
Annie Borjesson was a Swedish woman living in Scotland, and she was ready to take a trip home to visit friends and family - but she didn't board a plane. Instead, Annie was seen leaving the airport. When Annie is found washed up on the beach the next morning, police rule it a suicide. After investigating the multiple aspects of her death, it seems incredibly improbable that Annie completed suicide. TRIGGER WARNING: There is a lot of discussion of suicide in this episode. To listen to music by Annie: www.annierockstar.com
Aug 3, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode 72: Listener Stories - 1st edition
Our first edition of dope ass Listener Stories! Enjoy some interesting tales and lots of laughs with us. TRIGGER WARNING: There is discussion of drug use in this episode.
Jul 27, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 71 (S8E10): The Wilmington 10
The Wilmington 10 were falsely convicted and jailed. Here's their story. DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we discuss racist roots of the town in which the episode takes place. We are not, by any means, calling anybody bad, evil, racist, or anything of the sort in that discussion. If you do not wish to hear the discussion portion of the roots of Wilmington, please stop listening when we state the episode is over. We don't intend to offend anyone by our discussion but understand that this is a sensitive topic.
Jul 20, 2021 · 53 min
Episode 70 (S8E9): Ebonee Spears
Ebonee's peculiar behavior leading up to her disappearance led to lots of questions; Five years later, she still hasn't been found. What happened to Ebonee? Speculate with us in this Jaz-tastic episode. Facebook page for Find Ebonee Spears: https://www.facebook.com/find.ebonee.spears/
Jul 13, 2021 · 34 min
Episode 69 (S8E8): Michelle Theer
This episode has it all: Adultery! Murder! Sex! Fantastic Floridian Plastic Surgery!
Jul 6, 2021 · 49 min
Episode 68 (S8E7): Missing Women of North Carolina
In this episode, we discuss four frustrating missing person cases: Jamie Fraley, Priti Ashley Porter, Shonda Stansbury, and Timeka Pridgen.
Jul 2, 2021 · 26 min
Episode 67 (S8E6): The Durham Family Murders
Ginny Durham's husband Troy received a strange phone call late at night in the winter from his mother-in-law, leading them to do their own wellness check. What they found brought them more tragedy and questions than they could have ever expected.
Jun 29, 2021 · 21 min
Episode 66 (S8E5): Be-Lo Murders
In this seemingly completely random crime, a perpetrator attacks workers in the Be-Lo grocery store after hours.