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True crime stories. Told whilst drinking. With some solid swearing thrown in for good measure. You in?

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#81
Sunday · 40 min
81 - Amber Cummings
A mother in coastal Maine kills her neo-Nazi husband while he sleeps — and walks free. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we unravel the terror inside that house and ask: when survival looks like vigilante justice, where do we draw the line?
#80
September 7 · 1 hr 1 min
80 - Georgia Church Murders
In 1985, Harold and Thelma Swain were murdered inside of their church while attending a Bible study. Due to a corrupt investigation, an innocent man named Dennis Perry spent years in prison for the murders. With support from the Georgia Innocence Project and a determined journalist, they helped exonerate Perry and prove who was actually responsible for the murders.
#79
August 17 · 39 min
79 - Betty Broderick
Betty Broderick’s story has been told for decades—but her recent death brings the case back into sharp focus. In this episode, Carrie and Jami revisit the infamous 1989 murders of Dan Broderick and Linda Kolkena, unpacking the affair, the ugly divorce, the trials, the parole denials, and the question that still lingers: where does heartbreak end and accountability begin?
#78
August 2 · 56 min
78 - Gary Farris
When the body of Gary Farris was found in a burn pile on his Georgia property, his wife and son blamed each other for his murder. This episode is filled with family drama, betrayal, and tensions regarding money. So, who had the motive and the opportunity to kill Gary?
#77
July 19 · 40 min
77 - Katelyn Kelley & Nicholas Hieptas
In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we revisit two Wisconsin disappearances that still weigh heavily on their communities. Katelyn Kelley vanished from the Menominee Indian Reservation in 2020; her remains were found months later, but her story remains heartbreakingly unfinished. Nicholas Hieptas disappeared from Appleton in 2019 and has never been heard from or seen again. Join us as we explore what’s known, what’s missing, and why both families still deserve answers. Any leads or information regarding the murder of Katelyn Latisha Kelley should be directed to the Menominee Tribal Police Department at (715) 799-5806 or the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and Adults at 1-800-THE HOPE (1-800-843-4673). Any leads or information regarding the disappearance of Nicholas Jeffrey Hietpas (and Samantha) should be directed to the Appleton Police Department at (920) 832-5564 or the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children and Adults at 1-800-THE HOPE (1-800-843-4673).
#76
July 6 · 53 min
76 - Shannon Graves
In July of 2017, a 911 dispatcher received a call from a horrified couple who had just found human remains in a freezer in their basement. The dismembered body was identified as Shannon Graves, who had been missing for 5 months. As investigators searched for the truth about what happened to Shannon, they uncovered a bitter love triangle and an extensive cover up for the crime.
#75
June 22 · 39 min
75 - Horizon Middle School
On this episode, we break down the recent events that took place at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead, Minnesota. Two incidents, five months apart, highlight an unfortunate plight - drugs in schools. After several students became seriously ill and impaired from eating the same candy, investigators tracking the source found themselves discovering a very interesting turn of events.
#74
June 7 · 49 min
74 - William and Danielle Beyer
In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we examine the heartbreaking 2020 Kaukauna, Wisconsin murders of 5-year-old William "Will" Beyer and 3-year-old Danielle "Dani" Beyer. As investigators pieced together surveillance footage, shifting alibis, and a mounting circumstantial case, a devastating picture emerges of what happened in the hours before the children were found. This episode contains discussion of violence against children and may be difficult for some listeners.
#73
May 25 · 1 hr 2 min
73 - Amana Hatchet Murders
While on a romantic weekend getaway in Iowa, Roger Atkison and his mistress, Rose Burkert, were brutally murdered in their hotel room. Was it a crime of passion or were they murdered by a random stranger? Was the bizarre evidence found in the room even related to the crime? This complicated case will leave you stumped.
#72
May 10 · 50 min
72 - Robin Lawrence
In 1994, Robin Lawrence was brutally murdered inside her home while her toddler slept in the next room. The attack seemed personal, but no one close to Robin could be connected to the crime. Leads ran dry and the case went cold for decades. Thanks to advancements in DNA and the hard work of a volunteer genealogist, Robin’s unlikely killer was finally brought to justice.
#71
April 28 · 48 min
71 - Kalvin Allison
In May of 2019, the body of Charles Locke was found wrapped in a tarp near a dead-end road in Pensacola, Florida. Items left near the body led investigators right to someone close to the victim. On this episode, we discuss the horrendous use of the "gay panic defense" and the ties to another murder case in Oklahoma.
#70
April 12 · 45 min
Texas Campsite Murders
Tom Kamp and his family gathered to enjoy a fun weekend together on his property in rural Texas. When a peaceful camping trip turned into a senseless massacre, investigators didn’t have to go far to find their suspect.
#69
March 23 · 41 min
69 - The Freeman Family Murders
When teenagers Bryan and David Freeman rebelled against their strict religious upbringing as Jehovah’s Witnesses, they became active in the neo-Nazi movement. When the tensions between the angry teens and their parents came to a head, three members of the Freeman family were brutally murdered.
#68
February 9 · 56 min
68 - John Weber
On this episode, we discuss the horrendous crimes of John Weber, a sadistic killer from Phillips, Wisconsin. He has been compared to some of the most notorious serious killers. This one is a real doozy.
#67
January 25 · 53 min
Eliotte Heinz, Claire Tracy, and Camila Mendoza Olmos
On this episode, we discuss the cases of Eliotte Heinz, Claire Tracy, and Camila Mendoza Olmos. All three women were reported missing and when their bodies were found, their deaths were ruled accidental or by suicide and no foul play was determined. Join us as we work through the known facts of each case and examine why some of what is known seems… open-ended.
#66
January 12 · 52 min
66 - Virginia McCullough
After John and Lois McCullough hadn't been seen for years, their concerned doctor contacted local police regarding their well-being. An investigation into the couple and their daughter, Virginia, led to a horrifying discovery and an extensive trail of lies and deceit.
#65
Dec 28, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
65 - James Matheny
On a hot summer night in June 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee, a local church went up in flames. It wasn’t until after authorities discovered a body in the attic that alarm bells started ringing. This is the case of the tragic death of James Chester Matheny and the perpetrator that took his life.
#64
Nov 30, 2025 · 41 min
64 - John Battaglia
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: hearing your child screaming for help and not being able to get to them. When Mary Jean Pearle’s ex-husband, John Battaglia, wanted to punish her following their divorce, he shot and killed their two young daughters while he forced her to listen on the other end of a phone call.
#63
Nov 16, 2025 · 31 min
63 - Laurie Depies
In August 1992, 20-year-old Laurie Depies vanished from a Wisconsin parking lot without a trace. Her locked car, untouched belongings, and a perfectly balanced soda cup were all that remained. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we unpack the baffling disappearance, explore a chilling confession that led nowhere, and examine the psychological profile of whoever took Laurie—and got away with it.
#62
Nov 2, 2025 · 43 min
62 - Laura Dickinson
They say the cover up is worse than the crime. When Laura Dickinson was raped and murdered in her dorm room at Eastern Michigan University, officials at the school hid the details of the crime from Laura’s family and the other students at the school. Following the arrest of another student for the crimes, the cover up by the school and the true details of Laura’s death were exposed.

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