Crime Curious

Crime Curious Podcast

A true crime podcast where two friends’ journey through true crime cases in a lighthearted and in-depth way through the lens of a Judge and trained investigator. We give educated details without being boring to listen to. Enjoy!

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#372
Sunday · 48 min
Buford Pusser: The Sheriff Who Walked Tall
Buford Pusser rose from small‑town constable to one of Tennessee’s most feared and celebrated sheriffs, waging a one‑man war against the State Line Mob. But behind the legend was a trail of violence, unanswered questions, and a marriage that ended in tragedy. This episode unpacks the myth, the man, and the recent revelations that challenge everything the public thought they knew about Buford Pusser’s story. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Sheriff Buford Pusser And The True Story Of 'Walking Tall' Buford Pusser - The True Crime Database Membership Buford Pusser Tennessee Lawman https://www.crimeonline.com/2025/10/30/new-eyewitness-testimony-laid-bare-the-ambush-that-killed-pauline-pusser-part-1-of-2/ Dixie Mafia - Wikipedia Buford Pusser - Wikipedia State Line Mob - Wikipedia
#371
August 23 · 1 hr 4 min
The Backpack Murders
In the early 1990s, a string of disappearances along Australia’s backpacker trails led investigators deep into the eerie silence of Belanglo State Forest. What they uncovered would shock the nation. This episode unpacks the life and crimes of Ivan Milat — the man believed responsible for the infamous Backpacker Murders. Through survivor testimony, forensic breakthroughs, and the relentless work of detectives who refused to give up, we trace how Milat was finally unmasked and why questions about his true number of victims still linger today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Ivan Milat, Australia's 'Backpacker Murderer' Who Butchered 7 Hitchhikers Ivan Milat was convicted of murdering seven people. Could he have killed scores more? | New South Wales | The Guardian Ivan Milat inquiry: The clues that led to his arrest. Ivan Milat's family claim serial killer was framed for backpacker murders | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines
#370
August 16 · 1 hr 2 min
The Murder of Stephanie DuBay
Fifteen-year-old Stephanie DuBay was searching for independence when she walked away from home after a fight over a simple rose tattoo. She crossed paths with two young men in a Warren, Michigan crash house — a place known for drugs, danger, and predatory behavior. Within days, Stephanie vanished. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Psychologist says man sentenced to life in teen's decapitation 30 years ago is 'good candidate' for parole | FOX 2 Detroit Killing on Jean Street in Warren (part 1), Fri 13 July 1990 - Newspapers.com™ Stephanie Lynn Dubay (1975-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial Convicted 30 years ago, man sentenced to life in teen's gruesome murder up for parole | FOX 2 Detroit Jury returns quick conviction in beheading case - UPI Archives
#369
August 9 · 1 hr 9 min
The Kidnapping of Delimar Vera
In January 1997, 10‑day‑old Delimar Vera vanished from her family’s Philadelphia home under the cover of a house fire that investigators quickly ruled accidental. But her mother, Luz Cuevas, never accepted that her baby had died in the blaze. For six long years she held onto an unshakable intuition — that Delimar was alive. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Baby Missing From Fire Found 6 Years Later with New Family | A&E Delimar Vera, 27, Shares Her Incredible Story of Being Abducted as a Child and Reuniting With Her Family Delimar Vera Tells Her Kidnapping Story In New Philly Doc Woman Took Baby from Burning House, Gets 30 Years | Fox News
#368
August 2 · 57 min
The Crimes of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng
In the quiet woods of rural California, two men built a world fueled by paranoia, domination, and unimaginable cruelty. Leonard Lake and Charles Ng weren’t just survivalists—they were predators hiding behind the façade of self‑reliance and doomsday prep. As their bunker took shape, so did a chilling pattern of disappearances that would haunt the community for years. This episode unravels how their partnership formed, how their fantasies escalated, and how an isolated cabin became the center of one of the most disturbing crime sprees in American history—long before anyone knew the full truth lurking underground. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Charles Ng: California Serial Killer's Death Row Status in 2024 - Sentence Upheld Charles Ng - Wikipedia Leonard Lake - Wikipedia Charles Ng: From Hong Kong Thief to California's Deadliest Serial Killer Charles Ng | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
#367
July 26 · 56 min
The Crimes of Jesse Butler
Oklahoma teen Jesse Mack Butler was a rising baseball star with a dark, escalating history of violence that the public never saw — until two brave girls came forward. One survivor endured a brutal assault that required surgery. Another was choked unconscious while Butler filmed it. Despite 11 felony charges and a documented pattern of predatory behavior, the court handed down a sentence so lenient it sparked national outrage. This episode breaks down the timeline of Butler’s crimes, the victims’ voices, and the justice system that chose to protect an athlete instead of the girls he harmed. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Parents of Oklahoma teen sex assault victim speak out after suspect receives no prison time - ABC News Oklahoma teen convicted of rape avoids jail, sparks hearing protests Parents of Teen in Oklahoma Assault Case Break Their Silence After Judge Spared Her Ex from Prison Oklahoma prosecutor speaks on Jesse Butler's controversial sentence High school baseball star who pleaded no contest to string of rapes walks free — sparking outrage from parents, lawmakers
#366
July 19 · 49 min
The Crimes of Dr. Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream wasn’t practicing medicine — he was perfecting murder. A trained physician with a taste for poison, Cream used strychnine the way most doctors use a stethoscope. Women seeking help ended up dead, investigations twisted into chaos, and Cream himself kept inserting his smug self into every inquiry like he wanted a spotlight more than a license. From Chicago to Canada to London, he left a trail of victims and confusion across continents, reinventing himself each time the heat got too close. But arrogance has a way of catching up, and Cream’s need for attention ultimately became the very thing that exposed him. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell
#365
July 12 · 41 min
The Disappearance of Erica Franolich
A young mother vanishes from the quiet village of Middleburgh, New York in 1986 — and no one reports her missing for four months. Erica Jayne Franolich had been trying to escape an abusive marriage, made a terrified call to her brother the night before she disappeared, and then walked into the October darkness and never came home. Nearly forty years later, her family is still fighting for answers in a case where the truth has always pointed in one direction. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Erica Jayne Franolich – The Charley Project Missing: Franolich, Erica Jane | New York State Police The Forgotten Woman of Middleburgh | by Josie Klakstrom | Medium Vanished Without a Trace: The Unsolved Disappearance of Erica Franolich in Middleburgh, NY New York Cold Case: Michigan Woman Missing 39 Years After Vanishing in Middleburgh - Country Herald NYSP continue to investigate disappearance in Middleburgh 39 years later
#364
July 5 · 52 min
The Murder of Andrea Stranko
When 46‑year‑old Andrea Stranko returned home from a neighborhood UFC watch party with her boyfriend, Daryl Smith, the night should’ve ended quietly. Instead, it became a deadly ambush. Waiting in the shadows was Daryl’s ex, 35‑year‑old Morgan Jane Smith—armed with a shotgun and fueled by obsession. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Woman killed when love triangle turns deadly in North Port Morgan Jane Smith - The True Crime Database Membership Morgan Jane Smith Fifty Shades Killer Did killer plan murder, or was she insane?
#363
June 28 · 51 min
The Crimes of Thomas Bunday
A chilling case of a family man living a double life. In this episode, we dive into the story of Thomas Richard Bunday, an Air Force technical sergeant whose quiet, disciplined exterior hid a pattern of escalating violence in Fairbanks, Alaska. Between 1979 and 1981, five young women vanished or were found murdered — and for years, investigators struggled to connect the dots. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Thomas Bunday - The True Crime Database Membership Thomas Bunday North Pole Killer Thomas Bunday - Wikipedia Alleged Serial Killer Thomas Richard Bunday Murdered 5 Victims March 1983 – MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL
#362
June 21 · 1 hr 16 min
Marybeth Tinning
Between 1972 and 1985, Schenectady mother Marybeth Tinning lost nine of her children—one after another—under circumstances doctors initially labeled as SIDS or tragic coincidence. But as the pattern grew impossible to ignore, investigators uncovered a chilling truth: MaryBeth had confessed to smothering her infant daughter, Tami Lynne, leading to her 1987 conviction for second‑degree murder Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Marybeth Tinning: Mom Who Killed Baby Girl Gets Parole | PEOPLE.com Female Serial Killers: How and why Women Become Monsters - Peter Vronsky - Google Books Female Serial Killers: How and why Women Become Monsters - Peter Vronsky - Google Books Reye's syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Schenectady Gazette - Google News Archive Search Marybeth Tinning 'Laying Low' After Parole | PEOPLE.com
#361
June 14 · 1 hr 5 min
The Jelani Day Case
When 25‑year‑old grad student Jelani Day vanished in August 2021, his family’s world stopped. Jelani was focused, joyful, and deeply loved — not someone who would simply disappear. But within days, his car was found hidden in the woods, and weeks later, his body was discovered miles away in the Illinois River under circumstances that still make no sense. In this episode, we break down the timeline, the unanswered questions, and the frustrations Jelani’s family faced as they fought for urgency, transparency, and justice. What really happened to Jelani Day — and why does this case remain so painfully unresolved? Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Mysterious Death of Jelani Day No Mystery, Contends Writer John W. Fountain; ‘Somebody Out There Knows’ Jelani Day Disappearance Explained: The Final Days and Clues That Still Don't Add Up | Read The Real Story Three years later, Jelani Day joint task force is not actively investigating as family continues to seek answers | WGLT About Us | Jelanidayfoundation New Clues Emerge in the Death Investigation of Jelani Day – NBC Chicago
#360
June 7 · 52 min
Crime Curious Funny Q&A Session
Every now and then, even the most dedicated true‑crime brains need a palate cleanser — and today, we’re giving your nervous system a break. In this bonus episode, we’re stepping away from murder, mystery, and mayhem to answer funny and unhinged questions. Nothing is off‑limits, everything is chaotic, and yes… we absolutely roast each other in the process. If your soul needed a breather, a laugh, or a reminder that Crime Curious is basically a sleepover with crime notes, this one’s for you. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell
#359
May 31 · 53 min
Baylie's Story: By My Eyes
Part Two takes us into the heartbreaking events of August 2018, when Baylie’s life was cut short in a tragic accident that left her family searching for answers no parent should ever have to seek. We examine the timeline of that day, the medical decisions that followed, and the emotional and legal battles her mother, Shawnee Baker, has fought in the years since. This episode explores the complexities surrounding Baylie’s death — the unanswered questions, the advocacy work that emerged from her loss, and the legacy she continues to leave behind through Baylie’s Wish Foundation. With care and clarity, we look at how a family’s grief transformed into purpose, and why Baylie’s story still resonates with so many today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION Book — BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION
#358
May 24 · 48 min
Baylie's Story
In Part One, we step into the world of 19‑year‑old Baylie Grogan — a brilliant, compassionate young woman from New Hampshire whose life was defined by discipline, empathy, and a love for horses that shaped her entire identity. Through the voices of those who knew her best, we explore Baylie’s childhood, her deep bond with her family, her early dreams of becoming a doctor, and the unwavering work ethic that carried her from the barn at dawn to the University of Miami’s equestrian program. But as summer 2018 unfolds, a series of events begins to shift the ground beneath her. This episode traces Baylie’s final months at home, the pressures she faced, and the moments that now feel haunting in hindsight. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION Book — BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION
#357
May 17 · 1 hr 21 min
The Murder of Richard Kelvin
In this episode of Crime Curious, we’re heading to Adelaide — a city known for beaches, wine, and, unfortunately, one of the most chilling figures in Australian true crime: Bevan Spencer von Einem. Von Einem was the quiet, well‑spoken accountant who blended into the background… until the abduction and murder of 15‑year‑old Richard Kelvin shattered that illusion and exposed a far darker reality. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a disturbing pattern of drugging's, assaults, and whispered rumors about a shadowy group of men preying on vulnerable teens. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Bevan Spencer von Einem - Wikipedia Convicted South Australian child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem dies in jail | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines Bevan Spencer von Einem: Australia's Most Notorious Killer Near Death — His Illness and Crimes Revisited | IBTimes UK Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT Child Killer Tortured And Murdered 15-Year-Old | by The Mystique | The Mystery Reporter | Medium
#356
May 10 · 53 min
The Crimes of Dale Cregan
When a simmering Manchester gang feud exploded into violence, it unleashed one of the most shocking crime sprees in modern UK history. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Dale Cregan—a man whose name became synonymous with calculated brutality, a nationwide manhunt, and a tragedy that shook the British public to its core. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Dale Cregan, The One-Eyed English Serial Killer With A Taste For Revenge Dale Cregan trial: Guilty verdicts in trial of police killer and others - BBC News Police killer Dale Cregan moved to Aintree Hospital in high-security operation - Liverpool Echo Police killer Cregan moved to mental hospital after hunger strike 'I know she'd be embarrassed': The dads of murdered PCs have finally received what they long deserved - Manchester Evening News Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone Murders: Where is Dale Cregan Today? North West's most heinous killers blocked from tying the knot behind bars | Lancs Live
#355
May 3 · 1 hr 32 min
The Soap Maker Leonarda Cianciulli
In this chilling Italian true‑crime case, we explore the life and crimes of Leonarda Cianciulli, a seemingly warm and well‑liked shopkeeper in the town of Correggio whose desperation and superstition spiraled into horror. After a lifetime marked by tragedy — including the loss of multiple children and ominous warnings from fortune tellers — Cianciulli became convinced that human sacrifice was the only way to keep her eldest son safe as he prepared to enter the military.
#354
April 26 · 1 hr 16 min
The Camm Family Case
A quiet Indiana community was shattered on September 28, 2000, when Kim Camm and her two children, Bradley and Jill, were found shot to death in the family garage. What followed became one of the most controversial and tangled criminal cases in modern true crime history. This episode unpacks the tragedy, the flawed investigation, and the years‑long battle for justice that exposed deep cracks in the system. Was this a case of tunnel vision, institutional pride, or something even more unsettling? Join us as we explore the Camm family murders — a story of loss, wrongful conviction, and the long road to the truth. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Wrongful conviction of David Camm - Wikipedia How David Camm Was Wrongfully Convicted Of His Family’s Murder David Camm Case: Wrongful Conviction and Acquittal - LegalClarity
#353
April 19 · 44 min
The Murder of Brian Barrett
In this redo special guest episode, we dive into the killing of 22‑year‑old Brian Barrett, a young man caught in the crossfire of an online fantasy world created by Thomas Montgomery, a married, middle‑aged coworker posing as a teenage Marine sniper named “Tommy.” When both men fell for the same woman—an online persona known as “TalHotBlonde”—jealousy turned into obsession, and obsession turned into a calculated ambush in the parking lot of the Dynabrade factory in Buffalo, New York. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Thomas Montgomery – I Can't Believe It's NonFiction Online Fantasy Romance Ends In Murder | by Elan Cassandra | Chameleon | Medium Talhotblond (2009) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com) Online Love Triangle, Deception End in Murder - ABC News (go.com) 'MarineSniper' and 'Talhotblond's' IMs - ABC News (go.com) love_letter_100319.pdf (go.com) 22-Year-Old New York Man Murdered After Being Drawn Into Internet Love Triangle | Fox News An IM Infatuation Turned to Romance. Then the Truth Came Out. | WIRED Talhotblond documentary by Barbara Schroeder 2009

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