Big Mad True Crime

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  372. [MICHIGAN] Eleven Dollars of Gasoline || The Death of Todd Sturmer Pt. 2 14.09.2026 38min

  An affair, a trip to the gas station, and a van stuck in the mud. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!New customers get a $20 bonus investment just for signing up. Head to acorns.com/BIGMAD to claim your $20 bonus today.That scratched up pair has done its job. Upgrade today with Zenni! Go to ZENNI.COM/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. The styles sell out, so don't sit on it. The Essential Open Earbuds are the perfect companion for your fall reset. Go to BUYRAYCON.com/bigmadOPEN to get 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  371. [MICHIGAN] Eleven Dollars of Gasoline || The Death of Todd Sturmer Pt. 1 07.09.2026 30min

  An affair, a trip to the gas station, and a van stuck in the mud. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://instanthydration.com/bigmad and use promo code BIGMAD for over 40% off your first subscription order—Instant Hydration's best offer available.Visit https://betterhelp.com/bigmad #ad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  370. [NORTH CAROLINA] The Hillbilly Heist || The Loomis Fargo Robbery 31.08.2026 35min

  A $17 million vault, a velvet Elvis painting, and a hitman sent to Mexico.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.Sponsors:Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get a $5 bonus investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  [Bonus Episode] Small Talk With Kyle 27.08.2026 51min

  It's Thursday so let's talk to Kyle. Sponsors:Try QUO for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.quo.com/BIGMAD.Get 60% off personal and family plans at https://keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD —offer exclusive to podcast listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  369. [GEORGIA] The Southern Belle || Patricia Taylor Allanson 24.08.2026 47min

  A surprise divorce announcement, a jailhouse suicide pact, and a basement full of bullet holes. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.Sponsors:Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  368. [ALASKA] Glass on the Envelope || The Murder of Sonya Ivanoff 17.08.2026 40min

  A small town, a late night walk in the rain, and a "I hate cops" note. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply.For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://instanthydration.com/bigmad and use promo code BIGMAD for over 40% off your first subscription order—Instant Hydration's best offer available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  367. [NORTH CAROLINA] Married Brunette || The Murder of Marty Theer Pt. 2 10.08.2026 45min

  A borrowed nine-millimeter, a staged break-in, and an extreme fugitive makeover.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Visit https://betterhelp.com/bigmad #adGet 50% off your first order of Hiya by going to https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD—this deal is not available on their regular website.Get 20% off The Essential Open Earbuds for back-to-school at https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  366. [NORTH CAROLINA] Married Brunette || The Murder of Marty Theer Pt. 1 03.08.2026 38min

  An online ad, sequined suspenders, and a military sniper.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Upgrade your glasses with Zenni—go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order plus free shipping on US orders over $65. Styles sell out, so don't wait.Try QUO for free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.quo.com/BIGMAD.Upgrade your everyday at https://quince.com/bigmad for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns, now available in Canada and the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  365. [FLORIDA] Blue Van Hysteria || The Murder of Adam Walsh 27.07.2026 46min

  A trip to the toy department, a frantic search, and the absolute nightmare that changed child safety forever.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Get 60% off personal and family plans at https://keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD —offer exclusive to podcast listeners.Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply.Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get started and receive a $5 bonus investment in your new account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  [Bonus Episode] Small Talk With Kyle 23.07.2026 44min

  It's Thursday so let's talk to Kyle. Sponsors:Go to https://curehydration.com/BIGMAD and get 20% off your first order with promo code BIGMAD. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BIGMAD at https://www.oneskin.co/bigmad #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  364. [FLORIDA] The Fake Saudi Prince || The Case of Anthony Gignac Pt. 2 20.07.2026 30min

  An orphan from Colombia, a stolen royal identity, and a Rodeo Drive shopping spree.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD —this deal is not available on their regular website.Go to https://armra.com/BIGMAD or enter code BIGMAD to get 30% off your first subscription order.Get 20% off Raycon Essential Open Earbuds at https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN.For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, go to https://Q30.com/BIGMAD and use code BIGMAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  363. [FLORIDA] The Fake Saudi Prince || The Case of Anthony Gignac Pt. 1 13.07.2026 33min

  An orphan from Colombia, a stolen royal identity, and a Rodeo Drive shopping spree.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray.For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/BIGMAD. #adSleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code bigmad. Exclusions apply.Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/bigmad and use code BIGMAD to save over 40% and claim your free 3-piece towel set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos 06.07.2026 1h 4min

  Happy 4th of July. Here is Critical Incidents newest episode. If you want to be featured, email us at [email protected] I sat down with retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McAlerney to tell the inside story behind Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos.A former bank auditor who was told he'd never make it into the Bureau, Seamus landed on the legendary C-10 squad as a brand-new agent in 1998 just as a botched World Trade Center robbery cracked open one of the most significant organized crime cases in FBI history. Assigned to arrest violent DeCavalcante soldier Anthony Capo, the rookie agent chose respect over intimidation, played a patient game of mental chess, and did what no one in the family's 100-year history had ever done: he got a made member to flip.Seamus takes us deep into the real-life world that inspired The Sopranos - the panel of bosses, the Queens strip club, the murders, and a consensual recording of mobsters watching the show and naming which characters were them. Along the way he breaks down how cooperation actually works: proffers, "eating the indictment," the Witness Security Program, RICO and its predicate acts, and why numbers beat letters when it comes to a plea.He also shares the human cost — contracts on his witness and on law enforcement, losing his father mid-case, 9/11 grinding everything to a halt, friends lost in the towers, and a White House commendation for dismantling not one but two crime families at once.A masterclass in patience, teamwork, and the principle that carried his whole career: persistence beats resistance, and credit will find you.Get the book at ⁠flippingcapo.com⁠, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  362. [COLORADO] The Floating Fedora || The Murder of Adolph Coors 29.06.2026 43min

  A missing heir to a beer fortune, a typewriter and an escape from prison. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Get 30% off your first subscription order of ARMRA Colostrum at https://armra.com/BIGMAD or use code BIGMAD at checkout.Save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else at https://casper.com. #adFor a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, go to https://Q30.com/BIGMAD and use code BIGMAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  361. [ MICHIGAN] The Double Life of Master Bob || The Murder of Jane Bashara 22.06.2026 46min

  An adored local leader, Master Bob and a sex dungeon. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Sleep cooler this summer with 20% off sitewide at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad using code BIGMAD. Exclusions apply.Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code BIGMAD at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Sign up now at https://acorns.com/BIGMAD or download the Acorns app to get a $5 bonus investmentGet 60% off personal and family plans at https://keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD —offer exclusive to podcast listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  [Bonus Episode] Small Talk With Kyle 18.06.2026 36min

  It's Thursday so let's talk to Kyle.Sponsors:Go to https://curehydration.com/BIGMAD and get 20% off your first order with promo code BIGMAD.Try Mill risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at https://mill.com/BIGMADGet 15% off OneSkin with the code BIGMAD at https://www.oneskin.co/BIGMAD #oneskinpodGet 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD —this deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  360. [CALIFORNIA & NEW YORK] A Napkin Contract || The Murder of Nick De Noia 15.06.2026 44min

  An award winning producer, mud wrestling and a national tour. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:For a FREE Q-Collar sleeve with your Q-Collar purchase, head to https://Q30.com/BIGMAD and use code BIGMAD. #adText BIG to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus free shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Head to https://betterhelp.com/BIGMAD to get 10% off your first month of therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp. #adReceive 30% off your first subscription order of ARMRA Colostrum at https://armra.com/BIGMAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  359. [NEW JERSEY] The Disappearance of Celina Mays 08.06.2026 58min

  A girl I would burn the world for.Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Text BIG to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, including the Ultimate Sampler Pack, plus free shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Get your free Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://meritbeauty.com.Upgrade your dad's everyday routine—go to https://buyraycon.com/bigmadOPEN to get 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  358. [VIRGINIA] Dangerous Secrets || The Murder of Yeardley Love 25.05.2026 37min

  A rich ex, a broken door, and a stolen laptop. Contributing writing & research: The Queen of all things, Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors:Go to https://armra.com/BIGMAD or enter code BIGMAD to get 30% off your first subscription order.Get $30 off your first Wildgrain box plus free Croissants for life at https://wildgrain.com/BMTC or use promo code BMTC at checkout.Save up to 30% on mattresses and up to 35% on everything else at https://casper.com. #adGet 20% off your first order plus free shipping during the Memorial Day Sale at https://bollandbranch.com/bigmad with code BIGMAD. Exclusions apply.Get 60% off personal and family plans at https://keepersecurity.com/BIGMAD —offer exclusive to podcast listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  [Bonus Episode] Small Talk With Kyle 21.05.2026 50min

  It's Thursday so let's talk to Kyle. Sponsors:Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin at https://hiyahealth.com/BIGMAD (offer not available on their regular website).Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BIGMAD at https://www.oneskin.co/BIGMAD #oneskinpodUse code BIGMAD for 20% off at https://curehydration.com — or find it on Amazon. Try Mill risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at https://mill.com/BIGMAD with code BIGMAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.