Crime Curious

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  The Murder of Renee Freer 13.09.2026 58мин

  Renee “Giggles” Freer was the kind of child who lit up every room she walked into—sweet, chatty, and full of life. So when the 12‑year‑old vanished from her quiet Connecticut neighborhood in 1980, the community was left stunned… and terrified. What happened in those final moments before Renee disappeared? And why did the truth stay buried for decades? In this episode, we peel back the layers of a case that’s equal parts heartbreaking and infuriating—one that reveals how innocence can be shattered in an instant, and how a small town’s silence can echo for years. 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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Petition · WHO KILLED RENEE FREER? - United States · Change.org Renee Freer (1968-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial Monroe police ask killer to come forward after developments in cold case – NBC Connecticut Author pursues book to shine spotlight on Monroe’s only unsolved murder | The Monroe Sun News 12 | Connecticut | Monroe Police They Have Person Of Interest In Nearly 50 Year Old Cold Case The Unsolved Murder of Renee Freer: 1977 in Monroe, Connecticut — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime CT - CT- Renee Freer, 8, missing enroute to friend's house, fatally struck on head, her body found in the woods behind her house, Monroe, 22/6/77, *DNA* | Websleuths Monroe police speak out on Renee Freer case | fox61.com 47 years later, Monroe police hope to find who killed 8-year-old girl
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  The Murder of Janet Chandler 06.09.2026 46мин

  In 1979, Hope College senior Janet Chandler vanished from her night shift at a Holland, Michigan motel. What looked like a simple abduction unraveled into a shocking story of jealousy, abuse, and a violent conspiracy involving private security guards stationed during a local labor strike. For decades, the truth stayed buried—until a student documentary cracked the case wide open. This episode explores Janet’s life, the betrayal that led to her death, and the cold‑case investigation that finally delivered justice 25 years later.   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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Janet Chandler Murder: Where are Laurie Swank and Robert Lynch Today? Janet Chandler — ColdCaseIndex CRIME HUNTER: Janet Chandler's double life meant it took cops 30 years to solve her murder | Toronto Sun 4 Convicted in 1979 Kidnap, Rape and Murder of Michigan College Student | Fox News 28 Years Later, Justice For Slain Student - CBS News Conspiracy of silence
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  Buford Pusser: The Sheriff Who Walked Tall 30.08.2026 48мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Backpack Murders 23.08.2026 1ч 4мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Murder of Stephanie DuBay 16.08.2026 1ч 2мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Kidnapping of Delimar Vera 09.08.2026 1ч 9мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Crimes of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng 02.08.2026 57мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Crimes of Jesse Butler 26.07.2026 56мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Crimes of Dr. Cream 19.07.2026 49мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell
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  The Disappearance of Erica Franolich 12.07.2026 41мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Murder of Andrea Stranko 05.07.2026 52мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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?
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  The Crimes of Thomas Bunday 28.06.2026 51мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  Marybeth Tinning 21.06.2026 1ч 16мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Jelani Day Case 14.06.2026 1ч 5мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  Crime Curious Funny Q&A Session 07.06.2026 52мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell
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  Baylie's Story: By My Eyes 31.05.2026 53мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION Book — BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION
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  Baylie's Story 24.05.2026 48мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION Book — BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION
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  The Murder of Richard Kelvin 17.05.2026 1ч 21мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Crimes of Dale Cregan 10.05.2026 53мин

  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/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover 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
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  The Soap Maker Leonarda Cianciulli 03.05.2026 1ч 32мин

  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.