In episode 182, Amber tells the story of Jessica Bergsten who was murdered by a pro skater she believed was her friend. Then Naomi tells the events of the very public life and trial of R. Budd Dwyer and it’s tragic end. This week, Amber was drinking 7 Moons - a red blend from California. Amber's Sources: Shattered S2 E3 – The Darkside Mark Rogowski…

This week Amber covers the murder of Brittney Gregory. 16-year old Brittney vanished one night in 2004, after desperately trying to find a ride to her boyfriends house. Then, Naomi covers the disappearance and death of a family that to this day still has no answers. For this epidoe, Amber was drinking a sparkling berry Celsius. Amber's Sources: Dea…

This week, Naomi covers a murder in a small town in Colorado that left a whole community grieving. Then Amber covers Twin Flames Universe, a cult run by Jeff and Shaleia Divine. For this episode, Amber was drinking Cabernet - Radius from Columbia Valley Naomi's Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrp87VXtD4 https://www.mesacounty.us/news/dist…

This week, Naomi covers a family annihilation that many today consider unsolved, with two men wrongly convicted of the crime. Then Amber tells the history of the Duggar family. For this episode, Amber was drinking 7 Moons red blend from California Naomi's sources: https://www.seattleweekly.com/king-county-prosecutor-says-the-show-is-bunk http://ken…

This week, Amber tells the story of England's most prolific cyber stalker, Matthew Hardy. Then, Naomi covers the largest protest in Washington DC of its time, when WWI vets occupied the city demanding the money they were promised. Amber pulled her sources from: 11 years, 10 arrests, at least 62 women: how did Britain’s worst cyberstalker evade just…

This week, Naomi covers the tragic double murder of a young mom and her toddler son, and the decades-long search for their killer. Then Amber covers Love Has Won Cult which chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson AKA Mother God. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/in-the-dark https://www.seattletimes.com/ma…

This week, Amber talks about the horrible murder of Sherry Gibson. In rural Indiana, in 1975, a farmer came across a young man locked in the trunk of his own car that was parked at lover's lane. When he was let out, he had a story that sounded to strange to be true. Then Naomi covers the shocking details that led to one of the deadliest fires in mo…

This week, Naomi tells us the tragic events that led to the murder of a gifted young musician while studying abroad. Then Amber tells the updated story of Natalia Grace. This case was first done on episode 19, but with new information, it was necessary to retell the story. For this episode, Amber was drinking Oshun - a white wine from South Africa.…

This week, Amber covers the attack on Queena Phu. 18 year old Queena was dropping off library books one night, when her life changed forever. Then, Naomi tells a crazy true story about the time anti-aircraft artillery was fired for over an hour over the City of Angels. This week, Amber was drinking Apothic Red from California Amber pulled her sourc…

***content warning for animal death**** This week, Naomi details the murder of a young wife and mother, which became an international news story. Then Amber talks about the original Ford Pinto, and the gas tank that would burst into flames on impact. Naomi got her info her: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Caroline_Crouch https://www.theguar…

In this episode, Amber provides additional information regarding the missing person's case first covered in episode 160. We suggest you go back and listen to episode 160 first, if you haven't already. Amber had the privilege of speaking to Larry's sister and was able to get further details about Larry and the details surrounding his disappearance. …

In this episode, Amber covers a case of a man who was so enraged at young boys playing a harmless prank, that it cost 3 of them their lives. Then, Naomi tells us about the worst industrial disaster of all time, the effects of which are still felt today. Amber pulled her source from: Man found guilty of murdering teens who 'ding-dong-ditched' his ho…

This week, Naomi covers the random act of violence that led to the murder of a rising Hollywood star. Then Amber covers the massive Ponzi scheme of Zach Horowitz. This week, Amber was drinking The Vigilant Malbec Chile's Central Valley Naomi pulled her sources from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrienne_Shelly https://www.theguardian.com/adrienne-…

This week, Amber tells us about the murder of Raveesh Kumar. In November of 2012, a 911 call comes in from the upscale neighborhood of Monte Serona, California. The caller says that she and her husband have been tied up, and she believes her husband is dead. Then, Naomi takes us on a wild ride to an abandoned island in the middle of Disneyworld tha…

This week, Naomi covers the story of the so called Long Island Lolita and the shooting that became a media circus for all involved. Then Amber covers the mysterious case of Anastasia Romanov. Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter in the Romanov family. The entire family was believed to be killed by a group of Bolsheviks in 1918. That is until…

This week, Amber covers the murder of a young man living just outside Sydney, Australia in one of the rare cases where the victim doesn't know their killer. Then, Naomi takes us up into the Colorado mountains and the absolute mysterious disappearance of a beloved family man, enjoying his golden years rock hounding with a friend. Amber got her info …

On this episode, Naomi recounts a horrifying murder of a mother who fought for years to get her son the help he needed but was unable to find. Then Amber covers the Shanghai New Year’s Eve Stampede. On 31 December 2014, a deadly crush occurred in Shanghai, near Chen Yi Square on the Bund, where around 300,000 people had gathered for the new year ce…

This week, Amber covers the murder of Kristine Larson. Kristine was a beautiful young mother, who was found murdered in a burning vehicle in Minneapolis. Then, Naomi covers a Christmas Eve tragedy in Copper Country in 1913 that would later inspire a song by folk singer Woody Guthrie. Amber pulled her sources from: Homicide for the Holidays – S2 E6 …

This week, Naomi tells the story of a wife and mother who was trying to move on with her life when it was cut short by her own husband. Then Amber tells the story of the Sallie House, which is in Atchison, Kansas. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who died in the house while undergoing surgery. For this episode, Amber was drinki…

This week Amber tells of the brutal murder of 29-year old Sharon Sierman. Sharon was a single mom in Ballarat Australia when she went on one date with a monster. Then, Naomi takes us to Philadelphia where a small group of Black Americans seeking community were dealt with by that city’s police department in the most destructive way they could. This …

This week, Naomi covers the unsolved murder of a young woman whose family is still trying to hold the L.A. County Sheriff's department accountable for their part in her death, and their mishandling of the murder investigation. Then Amber tells the story of Maya Kowalski who had a rare condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). However,…

This week, Amber covers the devastating murder of Mavis Kindness Nelson, who was found in a wooded ravine near the University of Washington campus. Then, Naomi takes us back to 1980 when a retired couple driving home from Florida disappeared without a trace. This week, Amber was drinking 14 hands a Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Wintery Amber pul…

This week, Naomi covers the murder of an indigenous woman in Alaska, and the resulting custody battle of her daughter. Then Amber covers the tragic case of Terri Schiavo. In February of 1990 at the age of 26, Terri Schiavo collapsed at home and oxygen was cut off from her brain for several minutes. Her medical state would be debated by experts for …

This week, Amber tells the survival of Sara Pitcher. Sara met Shawn Spink on a dating app and believed that Shawn Spink was a man of God, which was exactly what she was looking for. Then, Naomi covers a very strange case of the disappearance and unexplained reappearance of Steven Kubacki. For this episode, Amber was drinking Chateau St Michelle Cha…

This week, Naomi covers the story of a couple lost in the wilds of Australia for almost a week, suspected of being kidnapped by a satanic cult. Then Amber covers missing friend and family member, Larry Riegel. If you know anything regarding Larry’s case, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office at (509) 574-2500 or the Yakima County Crime …

On Halloween night 2004, Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were brutally murdered in their Napa, California home. The roommate in the downstairs room was miraculously not harmed and only got a glimpse of the killer as he was leaving the home. Then, Naomi recounts the mysterious death of the foremost scholar and fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sh…

This week, Naomi covers the murder of Bobbi-Anne Mcleod, made more terrifying by the fact that her killer was a complete stranger. Then Amber tells the story of the tragic death of River Phoenix, on Halloween 1993 at The Viper Room. For this episode, Amber was drinking Baksteen Shiraz 2020 a red from South African. Naomi pulled her sources from: ht…

In this episode, Amber covers the story of Cropsey. Cropsey started as an urban legend on Staten Island in the 80’s about who would come out late at night and snatch children off the streets. But when children in the area started to go missing, locals began to question if this was really a myth. Then, Naomi covers the story of a man who took the bl…

This week, Naomi covers the story of the disappearance of Abby Drover from her quiet, suburban neighborhood outside Vancouver, BC, and the incredible account of her kidnapping. Then Amber covers the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank. Lars was vacationing at the Golden Sands resort. He was scheduled to fly home to Germany when he suddenly ran…

This week, Amber covers the murder of Jennifer and Paul Budrawich. Jennifer and Paul were just weeks away from getting their children back when they were both found shot and put into the Amicolola River. Then, Naomi takes us on the crazy ride that is the amazing life and mysterious death of American gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. Amber pulled her s…

In this first ever case update episode, Amber and Naomi clarify details that we (Amber) got wrong in Episode 125. The victim in this case was kind enough to reach out to us and provide additional documentation to help us understand the complicated nuances of this case. Support the show Go check out our patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/crimew…

This week, Naomi tells us the about a cop that almost got away with murder when the body of a young man was found killed near a college campus in Missouri. Then Amber covers this disappearance of Aubrey Dameron. In August 2018, Aubrey allegedly vanished after leaving her family's rural Oklahoma home in the middle of the night. Naomi pulled her sour…

In this episode, Amber covers the murders of the Buchanan/McAfee family. In the early morning hours of Sept. 13, 2015, Adam Buchanan, Molly McAfee and Gavin Buchanan were found deceased in their family cabin. The only survivor was teenage son, Nolan Buchanan. Then, Naomi tells us about a death that has left the FBI with one of their top unsolved ca…

This week, Naomi covers the unimaginable murder of a young girl in Fort Wayne, IN in 1988 that shook a community and took detectives decades to close. Then Amber covers the story of Chop and Steele. Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett are childhood friends who book their fictional strongman duo routine on morning news shows as a prank. Naomi pulled her so…

This week, Amber covers the murder of Wayne Wyers who was shot by his 11-year old step-daughter per her mother's orders. Then, Naomi tells us the wild true story of a kidnapping gone horribly wrong that resulted in a riot and a double lynching, while the then Governor of California sat back and let it happen. Amber pulled her sources from: People M…

This week, Naomi covers the death of a pulp mill worker in Green Bay, WI. Was it really murder or were six men wrongly convicted to life in prison? Then Amber tells the story of a couple who adopted a young girl from Russia, and then changed their mind. Naomi pulled her sources from: Beyond Human Nature – Documentary Film https://news.yahoo.com/fou…

This week, Amber covers the murder of Bianca Devins. Bianca was a recent high school graduate and an Instagram influencers who was murdered by an obsessed male friend. Then, Naomi tells us a Hollywood tale that sounds like it could be a movie, but it’s probably true? Amber pulled her sources from: 48 Hours – The Online Life and Death of Bianca Devi…

First, Naomi covers the tragic murder-suicide of an entire family for what can only be reasons of religious delusions. Then Amber tells the story of cave explorer, Floyd Collins. On January 30, 1925, while working in Sand Cave, Floyd Collins became trapped in a narrow crawlway 55 feet below ground. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://medium.com/…

This week, Amber covers the murders of Barbara and Gordon Erickstad, who were brutally killed in their home by their son, 18-year-old Brian Erickstad, and his friend, 27-year-old Robert Lawrence in September 1998. Then, Naomi tells us about one of the largest labor uprisings in the history of the United States. Amber pulled her sources from: The Ho…

This week, Naomi covers the tragic murder that led to the Nikki Kuhnhausen Act, removing the “gay & trans panic defense” in Washington State as justification for murder. Then Amber covers The Harvey's Resort Hotel bombing. In August of 1980, what appeared to be a delivery from IBM was dropped off at Harvey's Hotel Resort. The package was actually 1…

This week, Amber covers the tragic murder of Judy Malinowski. Judy was set on fire by her abusive boyfriend and fought for 2 years to stay alive long enough to tell her story. Then Naomi tells us about the most expensive theft in the history of Quebec, spurred on by the maple syrup black market. Amber pulled her sources from: Documentary – The Fire…

This week, Naomi covers the murder of Danish flight attendant Helle Crafts, the gruesome details of which would inspire the iconic finale of the movie Fargo. Then Amber tells the story of Timothy Treadwell, The Grizzly Man. Timothy spent 13 seasons in the Alaskan wilderness living amongst the grizzly bears . Naomi pulled her sources from: https://e…

This week, Amber cover the murder of Ashley Biggs. Ashley was brutally murdered after delivering a pizza to a business complex during her late night shift. Then, Naomi takes us into the fiercely competitive world of the modern Olympic games, specifically one of the most popular events of the games, to uncover the lengths some will go to in order to…

This week, Naomi covers the tragic story of the murder of two sisters at the hands of their own father, in the name of “honor”. Naomi pulled her sources from: The Price of Honor – Documentary Film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaser_Abdel_Said https://abcnews.go.com/US/yaser-said-guilty https://www.fox4news.com/honor-killings-trial Then Amber cover…

This week Amber covers the survival story of Donna Ongsiako. Donna had just gone to bed after a quiet evening at home, when she comes face to face with a stranger at her door. Amber pulled her sources from: A Stabbing In Colts Neck - 48 Hours N.J. woman survives a home invasion where she was brutally stabbed by a young stranger Donna Ongsiako case:…

This week, Naomi covers a double homicide that rocked the UK, when a teenage couple, Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham, both only 14 years old, murdered Kim’s mom and little sister while they slept in their beds. Naomi pulled her sources from: Confessions of a Serial Killer - YouTube https://www.thesun.co.uk/kim-edwards-lucas-markham/ https://www.crime…

In this episode, Amber covers a truly strange stalking case with unlikely perpetrators. Amber puller her sources from: I Am A Stalker – Imminent Fear https://www.kltv.com/2020/01/02/flint-mother-daughter-duo-indicted-voodoo-stalking-case/ https://tylerpaper.com/news/crime/flint-mother-daughter-receive-probation-for-stalking-by-using-witchcraft-item…

This week, Naomi covers the horrific attack of two women on a hot summer night in Seattle that left one woman dead and the other alive because of the bravery of her partner. Naomi pulled her sources from: While The City Slept – by Eli Sanders https://www.thestranger.com/the-bravest-woman-in-seattle https://www.westsideseattle.com/update-kalebu-conv…

In this episode, Amber covers the unsolved murder of Liz Barraza who was gunned down in her driveway while setting up for a garage sale. Amber pulled her sources from: Podcast – True Crime with Kendall Rae 5-3-2022 Elizabeth Barraza — Unresolved Widower opens up 4 years after wife was shot to death while setting up for garage sale at Tomball home W…

This week, Naomi covers the unbelievable true story of a young man whose lies were on the verge of being exposed, leading him to the conclusion that murder was the only solution. Naomi pulled her sources from: https://www.crimetraveller.org https://www.cbsnews.com/chandler-halderson https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/murders-of-bart-krista-halder…