This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

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• Courtney Clenney: She Said She Threw the Knife | Pt. 1 02.06.2026 58min

  He texted her "Is love going to kill me?" and was dead 33 days later. What the medical examiner found next changes everything. Christian Obumseli was a 27-year-old Nigerian-American engineer and former college linebacker who met OnlyFans creator Courtney Clenney in Tulum in 2020. Over the next two years, their relationship became increasingly violent — documented in police body cam footage, elevator surveillance video, and Christian's own text messages describing being stabbed in the leg, cut on the face, and called racial slurs. On April 3, 2022, he died from a stab wound to the chest in their Miami penthouse. In Part 1, Tyrella and Nikita walk through who Christian was before Courtney, every documented incident of violence, and the night he died — including the Miami-Dade medical examiner's findings that directly contradict Courtney's defense. Part 2 (the arrest, the four-year delay, and prosecutorial misconduct) is available now for patrons, or drops Thursday for everyone. ⚠️ Content warning: domestic violence, racial slurs, graphic descriptions of injury and death. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better.  For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/QUEENS #Tumble #ad   © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠  
• Mackenzie Shirilla: 'Hell on Wheels' The Trial, The Verdict & What Dom Knew -Pt. 2 28.05.2026 49min

  Two weeks before the crash, Dom Russo was secretly recording her. Days before he died, he used a friend's phone to do it — which tells you everything about where things were. In Part 2, Tyrella and Nikita pick up where the evidence gets undeniable: the secret recordings Dom made of Mackenzie in the days before his death, the highway incident two weeks prior where a witness heard her say "I will crash this car right now," the arrest, and the trial that ended with a judge calling Mackenzie Shirilla "literal hell on wheels." They also cover what the Netflix documentary left out — the full picture of a relationship Dom was actively trying to leave, a plea offer the families rejected, a defense with no medical documentation to back it up, and a sentencing hearing that left Davion Flanagan's family stunned by the concurrent sentences. Dom Russo was 20. Davion Flanagan was 19. This is Part 2. Part 1 is live now. Hang with us:  🎧 Listen ad-free & early: patreon.com/killerqueenspod 📱 Instagram: @thisfeelscriminal  ⚠️ Content warning: murder, domestic violence, coercive control, suicidal ideation, drug use. National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.
• Mackenzie Shirilla: She Threatened It Two Weeks Before- Pt. 1 26.05.2026 56min

  Two weeks before the crash, a witness heard Mackenzie Shirilla say "I will crash this car right now." On July 31, 2022, she did — at over 100 mph, into a brick building, killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan. Netflix released a documentary called The Crash. It covered the case. It did not cover everything. In Part 1, Tyrella and Nikita walk through the victims' backgrounds, the four-year relationship between Mackenzie and Dom, and the evidence of coercive control, prior threats, and dangerous driving that the documentary largely glossed over.You'll hear about the secret recordings Dom made before his death, the highway incident two weeks before the crash, and what prosecutors called 'prior calculation.' It's a lot — in the best and worst way. Part 2 is already live on Patreon— get it NOW at www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod! It will be live on this feed in 2 days.  Content warning: murder, domestic violence, coercive control, drug use. If you or someone you know is in a dangerous relationship, the National DV Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Goodr: Head to goodr.com/CRIMINAL to claim $10 off your first order.  Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals.  Join at RocketMoney.com/TFC.  SelectQuote: Save more than 50% on term life insurance at selectquote.com/queens TODAY to get started.    © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠
• DoorDash Girl: The Evidence She Posted Herself - Pt. 2 22.05.2026 45min

  She posted it to TikTok before she called the police — and then 30 million people saw it. That decision may send her to trial on two Class E felonies. In Part 2 of the viral DoorDash case, Tyrella and Nikita break down the charges against driver Livvy Henderson: unlawful surveillance and dissemination of unlawful surveillance images. They walk through exactly why the prosecution's job may be easy, what the Ring camera footage could reveal, and why the DA skipped the fast-track plea route and went straight to a grand jury. But this episode goes deeper than the case. The hosts get into the documented failure of police to take sexual assault reports seriously, the false reporting statistics that actually show 95% of reports are legitimate, what it means to truly "believe women," and the very real dangers facing gig workers every day. Haven't heard Part 1? Start there — this episode picks up directly from the charges. ⚠️ Content Warning: Sexual assault, voyeurism, non-consensual filming, and image-based abuse.
• DoorDash Girl: 30M Views, Then a Felony Arrest | Pt. 1 19.05.2026 44min

  She posted a video of a man — unconscious, partially nude, in his own home — and 30 million people believed every word she said. Within weeks, she was the one under arrest. Olivia Henderson is a 23-year-old DoorDash driver from Oswego, New York, who went viral in October 2025 claiming a customer had sexually assaulted her during a delivery. The video exploded on TikTok before anyone thought to ask questions. Then police pulled the Ring camera footage from the customer's home, and her story started to fall apart. In Part 1, Tyrella and Nikita walk you through the full timeline — the TikTok, the DoorDash ban, the police investigation, and the two felony charges she's now facing. You'll come away with the facts and a lot of questions, ready for Part 2. Part 2 is already out on Patreon! Or find it right here on the feed Thursday. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault allegations and false reporting.   Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/queens #rulapod Batch: Go to hellobatch.com/CRIMINAL and use code CRIMINAL to get 30% off sitewide – including on subscriptions.   IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Missing Scientists: Your Brain Is the Conspiracy | Pt. 2 14.05.2026 36min

  A Substack post became a federal probe in eight weeks. That's faster than most podcast episodes get edited. So what actually happened — and what does it mean that it can happen again? In Part 2, Tyrella and Nikita move from the individual cases and start interrogating the system. They break down apophenia — your brain's tendency to find patterns even where none exist — and trace exactly how one influencer newsletter traveled from fringe post to White House press briefing to multi-agency FBI investigation. They also cover the cases that genuinely do deserve more scrutiny, including Amy Eskridge's deeply unsettling prediction about her own death. The verdict: overwhelmingly apophenia. But the mechanism that got us here? That's the real story. ⚠️ This episode discusses suicide and harassment of grieving families. If you're struggling, call or text 988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Missing Scientists: She Predicted Her Own Death. Then It Happened. | Pt. 1 12.05.2026 51min

  A plasma physicist texted a former spy: "If you ever see a report that I killed myself — I most definitely did not." Then that's exactly what the report said. In under eight weeks, one Substack post turned into a White House briefing, an FBI probe, and a House Oversight Committee inquiry. The story: 11 deaths and disappearances of US government-connected scientists. But is it a pattern — or a story about how the internet decides what gets investigated? Tyrella and Nikita go case by case through every name on the list, separating what's verified from what's speculation, and noting which families have asked to stay out of the conspiracy framing entirely. Part 2 out now for Patrons. ⚠️ This episode discusses suicide, gun violence, and unresolved disappearances. If you're struggling, call or text 988. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: SKIMS: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com #skimspartner Veracity: Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code TFC for up to 65% off your order. TUSHY: Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY.  Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KILLER at https://hellotushy.com/KILLER Smalls: Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping AND free treats for life when you head to Smalls.com/QUEENS! © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• d4vd Case Part 2: 40 Terabytes of Evidence, CSAM on His Devices & The Preliminary Hearing 07.05.2026 47min

  In Part 2 of our d4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez update, Tyrella and Nikita cover what prosecutors dropped at the April 23rd status hearing — exactly one year to the day Celeste was last seen alive. Prosecutors told the judge that Burke's iPhone and iCloud contain a significant amount of child sexual abuse material, and they've only reviewed one terabyte out of eight. They also break down the full 40-terabyte evidence scale, the court-authorized wiretap, why charges took so long to file, what came out in the April 29th court filing including the Amazon purchases and the inflatable pool, and Celeste's family's first public statement. The preliminary hearing is set for May 26th — and this case is just getting started. Content warning: detailed discussion of murder, dismemberment, CSAM, and child sexual abuse allegations. Start with Part 1 if you haven't already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• d4vd Case Part 1: The Body in His Tesla, The Arrest & What the Autopsy Found 05.05.2026 44min

  Singer d4vd has been arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found decomposed and dismembered in the front trunk of his Tesla. He was on tour when they found her. In Part 1, Tyrella and Nikita cover the full refresher on who Celeste was, how her remains were discovered, the arrest and charges, and what the autopsy revealed. Part 2 drops Thursday, 5/7— and what prosecutors found on his phone changes everything. ⚠️ Content warning: detailed discussion of child murder, dismemberment, and child sexual abuse. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/QUEENS #Tumble #ad IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/CRIMINAL ! #honeylovepod Batch: Right now, Batch is offering 30% off sitewide – including subscriptions.  Go to hellobatch.com/CRIMINAL and use code CRIMINAL at checkout. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Kouri Richins Trial Pt. 2 'If He Could Just Go Away' — The Texts That Destroyed Her 30.04.2026 57min

  In the conclusion of our "Best of the Trial" series, Tyrella and Nikita dive into the most emotional and bizarre moments from the Kouri Richins courtroom. We start with Robert Grossman, the "boyfriend" whose testimony began with a moment so unusual that Judge Mrazik had to halt proceedings to explain the concept of "the whole truth." We break down the devastating texts, the $25,000 life insurance payment, and the chilling question Kouri asked him just two weeks after her husband's death. Then, we look at the strategic battle over the "Drug Chain." Even with a witness who couldn't remember his own interview, the prosecution had a secret weapon: location data. Highlights: The moment the courtroom went silent during the oath. Why the defense's cross-examination of the housekeeper might have been their biggest mistake. Tyrella's "official" review of Judge Richard Mrazik (the man with the voice of an angel). Where sentencing stands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Kouri Richins Trial: Wildest Moments & The Unshakeable PI (Part 1) 28.04.2026 42min

  Episode Title: Kouri Richins Trial: The PI Who Cracked the Case (Part 1) Kouri Richins was convicted of murdering her husband, Eric, with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in a Moscow Mule she made for him. But while the world was focused on her children's book about grief, Tyrella was focused on the three weeks of absolute courtroom chaos that led to the verdict. In Part 1 of our "Best of the Trial" series, we aren't just rehashing the timeline—we're talking about the witnesses who actually made the case. From a Private Investigator with a GoPro and a fused neck who became the defense's worst nightmare, to the heartbreaking testimony of a best friend who realized she was actually a target. The Quick Reset: The Moscow Mule, the $2 million life insurance policy, and the book that started it all. Todd Gabler, PI: Why a man with 34 years of defense experience ended up being the State's star witness. The "Sexting" Cross: How the defense tried to smear Eric Richins, and why it completely backfired. The Forensic Accountant: Breaking down the -$1.6 million net worth and the "death exit ramp." Chelsea Barney: The heavy cost of a 20-year friendship with a fraudster. Watch the Trial Highlights on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisfeelscriminal Follow us on Instagram: [@ThisFeelsCriminal] Check out Tyrella's Solo Channel: https://youtube.com/@tyrellaofftherecord Note: Part 2 is available now! We're diving into the boyfriend's bizarre "oath moment" and the drug chain that sealed Kouri's fate. In this episode:Connect with the Show: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Brenizer Family Murders [Bruce Brenizer] 22.04.2026 46min

  In 1991 in a small, rural town in Wisconsin, five members of the Brenizer/Berentson family left their home to go shopping.  When they didn't return, 15-year-old Bruce was concerned that his father, stepmother, and sisters were missing.  As the investigation unfolded, rumors of an ax murderer or satanic worship were afoot, but when the truth was revealed, it was much worse than anyone in this small town could imagine. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: BATCH: For 30% off sitewide, including subscriptions, go to hellobatch.com and use code CRIMINAL at checkout.   Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/queens #rulapod © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Solved Cold Case: The Murder of Danni Houchins 14.04.2026 58min

  In September of 1996, 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins was found lifeless and face down in a marshy area in Belgrade, Montana. The local sheriff's department ruled her cause of death as drowning and her manner of death as undetermined. The sheriff told the press that there were no indications of foul play, despite autopsy findings showing the exact opposite. For 24 years, Danni's case continued to grow cold, despite her family's insistence that her death wasn't an accident until a retired LAPD detective entered the chat and refused to quit.  Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Veracity: Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code TFC for up to 65% off your order. SKIMS: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com #skimspartner © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Afroman Trial Explained: White Cops Hear Rap for First Time 07.04.2026 1t 16min

  What happens when you turn a "bullshit" police raid into a viral rap song? In August 2022, the Adams County Sheriff's Office raided Afroman's home looking for a basement dungeon that didn't exist. When no charges were filed, Afroman did what he does best: he made music. Using security and bodycam footage, he released hits like "Lemon Pound Cake" and "Randy Walters," leading seven officers to sue him for defamation and false light. Join Tyrella and Nikita as they break down the March 2026 civil trial, the "actual malice" standard for public officials, and the "diabolically funny" moments in the courtroom—from "reshuffling" seized cash to a witness who didn't know if his own wife had cheated. It's a masterclass in the First Amendment, parody as criticism, and why you should never mess with Afroman's mom's pound cake. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Operation Shattered Shield: The NOPD's Most Corrupt Era 31.03.2026 47min

  In the early 1990s, New Orleans was known as the "Murder Capital of America," but the most dangerous criminals weren't just on the streets—some were wearing badges. Today on This Feels Criminal, Tyrella and Nikita break down Operation Shattered Shield, the massive FBI sting that exposed deep-seated corruption within the NOPD. We follow the story of the Hardy Brothers, a violent drug syndicate protected by the very officers sworn to stop them. At the center of it all is Officer Len Davis, a man so feared he was nicknamed "The Desire Projects Terrorist." When 32-year-old mother Kim Groves filed a brutality complaint against him, she had no idea she was signing her own death warrant. In this episode, we discuss: The Hardy Boys: How Wayne and Paul Hardy built a drug empire with help from inside the police department. The FBI Sting: How an undercover agent posing as a Miami dealer caught NOPD officers guarding shipments of cocaine. The Betrayal of Kim Groves: The heartbreaking story of a mother who stood up for her community and the chilling moment her murder was caught on an FBI wire. The Aftermath: The fallout of the 2012 DOJ consent decree and the quest for reform in New Orleans. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Veracity: For up to 45% off your order head to VeracityHealth.co and use promo code QUEENS. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Ax Murder of Peter Porco: The Christopher Porco Story | Ep 418 24.03.2026 1t 16min

  In November 2004, the quiet community of Delmar, New York, was shattered by a brutal late-night attack on Joan and Peter Porco. While Peter tragically succumbed to his injuries after attempting his morning routine, Joan survived to offer a chilling clue to investigators. Join Tyrella and Nikita as they deconstruct the circumstantial evidence, the 200-mile highway trail, and the complex family dynamics that led to the conviction of their youngest son, Christopher Porco. Did he really kill his father and attempt to murder his mother? Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/queens #rulapod © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Jamie Faith: Manipulation, a "Blind" Obsession, and the 10-Hour Drive 17.03.2026 58min

  Jamie Faith was a "bachelor for life" until he met Jennifer. But after 15 years of marriage, a masked gunman ended his life in broad daylight. Join us as we explore the tragic murder of Jamie Faith, the exploitation of a veteran's PTSD, and the shocking GoFundMe fraud that took place while a community grieved. This is a story of how one woman used thousands of fake emails to stage a deadly "mission." Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/queens. SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com #skimspartner Nutrafol: For a limited time, get $10 off your first month's subscription at Nutrafol.com and enter promo code QUEENS. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Murder of Amy Schulz: Forensics, Footprints, and Cecil Sutherland 10.03.2026 44min

  Want Exclusive Bonus Episodes, Early Access and Ad-Free content? ⁠Join our Patreon ⁠⁠ The murder of Amy Schulz remains one of the most haunting true crime cases in Illinois history. In 1987, the 10-year-old vanished during a five-minute walk in the quiet town of Kell, leading to a massive investigation and a cross-country manhunt. Discover how forensic hair and fiber analysis, a Montana "hobo camp," and a decade of legal battles finally brought Cecil Sutherland to justice. In this episode, Tyrella and Nikita deconstruct the investigation, the forensic breakthroughs that changed the case, and the enduring legacy of the Amy Center. 00:00 – The disappearance of Amy Schulz in Kell, Illinois. 06:15 – The community search and the tragic discovery in the oil field. 14:45 – Initial suspects and the mysterious lead from a Montana "hobo camp." 23:20 – Forensic Evidence: How dog hair and tire tracks identified Cecil Sutherland. 32:10 – The 1989 trial, the death penalty, and the 2004 retrial breakthroughs. 41:05 – Turning tragedy into hope: The mission of the Amy Center. Support the Amy Center: Learn how they protect and support children at ⁠amycenter.org⁠. Watch: On the Case With Paula Zahn – "From Dusk to Darkness" (S14E11). Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code QUEENS at FirstDay.com.  SelectQuote: Save more that 50% on term life insurance at selectquote.com/queens today to get started. IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Connect with Us: Instagram: @ThisFeelsCriminal TikTok: @ThisFeelsCriminal YouTube: Subscribe to This Feels Criminal for video episodes and deep dives. Inside the Episode:Resources & Case Media: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Au Pair Affair Part 2: Brendan Banfield Takes the Stand | The Verdict & Sentencing 03.03.2026 1t 3min

  "It's easier to fall in love with someone that saved you." Those were the words of Brendan Banfield as he attempted to explain away an affair, a dead wife, and a dead stranger to a jury of twelve. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the VA v. Brendan Banfield trial, we move past the "catfish" plot and into the courtroom moments that sealed the defendant's fate. In this episode, we discuss: Brendan's Performance: Was he a grieving husband or a cold-blooded manipulator? We analyze his claims that Christine could speak after seven stab wounds to the neck. The Forensic "Gotcha": Why the defense's own digital investigator became the prosecution's best witness during cross-examination. The Fatal Flaw: The specific pattern of FetLife logins that proved "Anastasia 9" only existed when Brendan or Juliana were home. The Rebuttal: How a brief testimony from Brendan's supervisor, T. Smith Patrick, turned a "work meeting" alibi into a documented lie. Closure: The sentencing of Juliana Magalhães and what this case says about the "Double Murder" plot that nearly worked. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/queens10fm to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Ingrid at Penguin Designing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Au Pair Affair Trial (Brendan Banfield) - Part 1: The Plan and The Prosecution 25.02.2026 59min

  n the first installment of this explosive trial coverage, we dive into the Commonwealth's case against federal agent Brendan Banfield. What initially appeared to be a tragic home invasion and the heroic defense of his wife, Christine, quickly unraveled into a twisted plot involving an affair with the family's 22-year-old au pair, Juliana Magalhaes. We break down the prosecution's opening statements, which allege Brendan masterminded a "fake rape fantasy" on FetLife to lure an unsuspecting man to his home—setting the stage for a double murder he hoped to blame on an intruder. Hear the chilling details of the initial 911 calls and the star witness testimony of Juliana Magalhaes, who describes the moments Brendan allegedly turned a knife on his own wife. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/QUEENS #rulapod Nutrafol: For a limited time only, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code QUEENS. Veracity: For up to 60% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co and use code QUEENS. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices