Tracy talks about the Eastburn Family murders in North Carolina in 1985. Katie Eastburn and two of her daughters were brutally murdered while her husband was 500 miles away at an Air Force captain training school. Tracy goes through the rollercoaster of a trial, the second trial, acquittal, and the historic third trial with newly presented evidence…

Two cases of unidentified descendants are featured today as Ash and Nat deep dive into two cold cases. One is a VT case and the other out of Texas. Join us as we begin our journey with Cold & Buried. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cold-buried/message

It's that time of the year nerdlings where we kick off the season with our 3rd Annual Halloweenaganza! Join Ash & I around that fire as we ask each other silly Halloween themed questions, discuss our fave candy, and tell a couple creepy stories! Thanks for listening to yet another round of spooky fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…

Tracy and April just hang out and chat for this episode. They talk about jury duty, court proceedings, and recent crimes. Also- the Queen. Today's cocktail is a Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini. Perfect for this drizzly, Fall day. PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE MARTINI 1 oz. Veil Pumpkin Vodka 1 oz. pumpkin spice liqueur 2 oz. freshly brewed strong coffee Splash o…

In Part 2, Tracy talks about how Earle goes to Canada and continues murdering women. After two murders in Canada, many outfit changes, visits to several towns, an attempt to cross the border back into the US, and an actual town mob hunting him down, he is apprehended by authorities. Although he has committed dozens of murders, he is only tried for …

In Part 1, Tracy talks about the origins of Earle Nelson, his traumatic upbringing, both parents dying, his multiple traumatic brain injuries, and bouts of syphilis (which offered possible mercury and arsenic poisonings as treatment), his insatiable sexual appetite, and his overt religious fervor. Nelson had serval aliases and traveled all across t…

Tracy talks about the disappearance and murder of Sonya Ivanoff, an Alaska native woman. Her murder unveils the years long abuse of power by a police officer in a small, rural town where much of his abuse was committed upon Native Alaskan women. For information, Tracy referred to Fatal Frontier: Evil in Alaska, The Star Advertiser newspaper, and th…

We set out to cover the case of DB Cooper the infamous plane hijacker, what we didn't anticipate was that our special guests would actually heist our episode of CTN for some silly shenanigans. Thanks for listening to our sort of episode about DB Cooper! https://www.firstencounterpodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-encounter-a-v…

Welcome to our Heist Month Kickoff! We have a special guest Kevin, from the Jury Room Podcast, joining us to discuss the mysterious case of the Isabella Gardner Museum Heist from 1990. It's a laugh-filled episode this time around and we hope you all enjoy this famous unsolved art heist! References: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ https://www.gardner…

Welcome nerdlings to the CTN Breakdown of the Opelika Jane Doe. Joining us today are special guests Jason Futch and Alexis Meniefield two advocates for the case of Opelika Jane Doe. They joined us to break down baby girl doe's case and took time to answer all our questions regarding this little girl's case. Thanks for listening nerdlings! --- Send …

Hey there nerdlings welcome to this ctn breakdown that will focus on Delta Dawn. We will cover the Opelika Jane Doe case next week with some special guests. Thanks for listening! Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/horror-house/id1482552077 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-not-need-to-know/id1595369766 --- Send in a voice messa…

Tracy talks about the disappearance and probable rape and murder of 14 year old Thora Chamberlain. Thomas Henry McMonigle is the primary suspect and all evidence points to his guilt. He tries his best to throw the FBI off his trail, but he's not very cunning and he isn't successful. This story is a total wild-goose chase that involves other people …

Welcome nerdlings to another installment of CTN! Today Ash and Nat discuss two cases of baby jane does, one that has recently been partially solved and one that is still ongoing. Join us as we discuss the cases of Delta Dawn & the Opelika Jane Doe Citations: Citations: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2020/12/04/baby-jane-toddler-murd…

In this episode, Tracy and April talk about their experience on a ghost hunting tour along with some history of Sacramento, California. This episode's cocktail is absolutely a pick-me-up- It's deep, dark, and tasty. BEHIND THE SHADOWS 2 oz. vanilla vodka 3/4 oz. Kahlua 3/4 oz. creme de cacao 2 oz. chilled espresso Shake all ingredients with ice. St…

Tracy talks about Franklin Castle in Cleveland, Ohio. The home is legendary for it's inhabitants' sorted pasts, which may not be as salacious as the rumors suggest. Although, the spirits that have been sensed and seen there might have you thinking otherwise. This episode's cocktail is the Franklin Royale- an absolutely beautiful, delicious drink th…

Join us this episode as we dive into two cases from 1988 that would have two small towns trying desperately to identify two young women found murdered and abandoned. This episode is the Canaan & Jenkins County Jane Does References: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/113ufga.html https://gbi.georgia.gov/cases/unidentified-remains/jenkins-county-asian-…

Welcome Nerdlings to the final breakdown episode of Monster in Our Midst: Serial Killer Israel Keyes. This breakdown we dissect the final messages from Keyes as well as any lingering thoughts or theories on the case as a whole. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cold-buried/message…

Welcome to the finale of Monster In Our Midst. Tonight we tackle the final outcome of Israel Keyes's crimes, and his fate as well as the state of the case today. References: https://vault.fbi.gov/israel-keyes/israel-keyes-part-01-of-08/view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL6g2AvxJog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQuHxmTOx2A https://www.youtube.c…

Welcome Nerdlings to the CTN breakdown for our take on part 3 of our series on serial killer Israel Keyes. We dive into the murder of 18 year old Samantha Koenig and the subsequent arrest of Israel Keyes. Join us as we analyze the aspects of the case so far. CTN Merch https://crimetimenerds.threadless.com Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CTNFBGroup -…

This is part 3 of our 4 part series on Serial Killer Israel Keyes. We're looking into the abduction and murder of Israel Keyes's final victim, 18 year old Samantha Koenig from Anchorage Alaska. References: https://www.khq.com/news/fbi-releases-details-of-samantha-koenigs-abduction-murder/article_d5077784-11ed-5998-88fa-0042b550d444.html https://www…

Welcome Nerdlings to the CTN breakdown for our take on part 2 of our series on serial killer Israel Keyes. Ash & Nat dive into the murders of Bill and Lorraine Currier and analyze the aspects of the case so far. CTN Merch https://crimetimenerds.threadless.com Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CTNFBGroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

Join us for this minisode within our series about Serial Killer Israel Keyes. We will be discussing the 4th potential victim of Israel Keyes, Debra Feldman, and her disappearance and assumed murder in April of 2009. https://crimetimenerds.threadless.com Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CTNFBGroup Citations: https://www.nj.com/bergen/2013/12/a_son_tor…

This is part 2 of our 4 part series on Serial Killer Israel Keyes. Today's episode we will be covering the murder of Vermont couple, Bill & Lorraine Currier at the hands of Israel Keyes back in 2011. The abduction and subsequent murders of the couple would forever change the small town of Essex Jct. Vermont. CTN Merch https://crimetimenerds.threadl…

Tracy dives into the harrowing tale of the Dupperrault Family and what was supposed to be a magnificent adventure on a sailing boat in the Bahamas. Unfortunately, their hired Captain Julian Harvey had other, more sinister plans-- and intended to make it look like an accident. What he didn't count on was a surviving member of the family and her reco…

Welcome Nerdlings to the CTN breakdown for our take on part 1 of our series on serial killer Israel Keyes. Ash & Nat dive into the past of the illusive serial killer and analyze his early patterns and behaviors. CTN Merch https://crimetimenerds.threadless.com Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CTNFBGroup --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

This is part 1 of our 4 part series on Serial Killer Israel Keyes. We will be diving deep in this episode into just who this real life monster was, his past, his origins, and how the now infamous murders of his began. His murders span from Washington to Vermont to Alaska, and to this day there is not much known about the serial killer who once hid …

April talks about Peter Thomas Anthony Manuel AKA The Beast of Birkenshaw who was a serial killer active from 1956-1958 in Scotland. He terrorized the entire area and people were terrified to go out by themselves. He was the most prolific serial killer in Scotland as he was charged with 7 murders, but allegedly confessed to 18 in total. His crimes …

Welcome Nerdlings to our very first CTN Breakdown. It's the place where Ash and I dissect the case we previously covered and dive in deep discussing theories and our case thoughts. Last week we covered the still Unsolved New Bedford Highway Serial killer and this week we're driving along I-95 to chat together about our thoughts on just who this kil…

Today we discuss the still unsolved case of a rash of serial killings that struck New Bedford Massachusetts in the 1980's. A serial killer drove the highways of I-95 murdering 11 women of the course of a few months. It's possible that killer is still driving the highways to this day, looking for their next victim, never having been caught. Citation…

Welcome Nerdlings! On Today's episode Ash regals us with a quick discussion about the gruesome but necessary functions of a Body Farm. We learn a little bit more about how Body Farms aid investigators in better understanding decomposition of the human body. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cold-buried/message…

Tracy talks about the brutal murder of 56 year old Bill Nelson at the hands of his wife, 23 year old Omaima Nelson. They got married after knowing each other for only 4 weeks. They seemed to get along fantastically until things took a turn for the worst. Shortly after enjoying Thanksgiving together, Omaima killed Bill and mutilated his body in the …

Happy Halloween, everyone- And Happy Anniversary to our faithful listeners! We love and appreciate you all for coming back for more stories week after week for the last year. It was our dream to make this podcast happen and with your support, it has been an amazing first year with many more to come! In this episode, April talks about the history of…

Tracy talks about Johnny Frank Garrett who was presumably wrongfully convicted of the horrific rape and murder of Sister Tadea Benz in Amarillo, Texas. Johnny Frank Garrett was sentenced to be executed in 1992 but before his death, he cursed those who contributed to his conviction and execution. The curse seemed to be effective because many people …

Welcome Nerdlings to the 2nd annual Halloweenaganza!!! It's also our season 3 premier! Come listen and join us while we share some more spooky stories and some laughs, from the Green Mountain state! https://www.newspapers.com/image/355548971/?terms=strange%20tale&match=1 https://vermonter.com/vermonts-deep-frozen-folks/ http://evanhike.blogspot.com…

Tracy talks about Richard Biegenwald AKA The Jersey Shore Thrill Killer. He was active from 1958 to 1983 and had 6-8 known victims, with a possible 100 or more murders that went unsolved. Tracy's description of his bonkers bananas apartment alone is truly worth the listen. He was pure evil from Day 1 and had no intentions of slowing down. He enjoye…

April talks about the shocking and awful murder of Rebekah Gay. Her murder was committed in the early hours of Halloween morning in 2012 by John Douglas White, her mother's fiancé and pastor at a local church. This was not the first time John had committed a violent crime against a woman and he had expressed urges of necrophilia and murder in the p…

April talks about the history of the talking board, more specifically, the Ouija Board. In the United States, prior to the release of The Exorcist, the Ouija was a way to communicate with the afterlife that caused no harm, was a comfort, and often enjoyed by families and friends. During the 1970's the Ouija Board became a symbol synonymous with Dev…

Tracy talks about Leap Castle in Coolsderry, County Offaly, Ireland. Leap Castle has a long and often tumultuous history. There were many powerful families who resided there along with terrible murders among family and outsiders. There was a frequently utilized secret oubliette. Upon it's discovery, cartloads of human bones were found and removed. …

Tracy tells us about the torture, mutilation, rape, and murder of Donna Marie Dixon from Newport News, Virginia. She was a 17 year old runaway living in Atlanta, Georgia when she was accused of stealing by Timothy 'Wes' McCorquodale. McCorquodale took her back to the apartment where his girlfriend, her 3 year old daughter, and her pregnant roommate…

April tells the story of Katherine Knight- her violent background, troubled relationships, and expertise as a butcher was a deadly combo. Her victim, John Price, was a good man and did not deserve to die in such a brutal and terrifying way. This takes place in and around Aberdeen, New South Wales Australia. The cocktail in this episode is called a …

Tracy dives into the story of the Great Circus Fire of 1944 in Hartford, CT. The fire was absolutely devastating and took many many lives. The town of Hartford was greatly affected because almost everyone in town was either at the circus or knew someone who was. Tracy shares stories of individual survivors and those that perished. Book: The Circus …

In this episode, Tracy talks about the poisonings and malpractice murders committed by Dr. Thomas Neill Cream in Canada, Illinois, and London. She talks about his two prison stays and his eventual execution. In a span of 15 years, he was convicted of 2 murders, stood trial for a third, and faced charges of killing 3 more people. He was also the pri…

In this episode, Tracy talks about the very long and troubled history of The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which was founded in 1829 and was abandoned in 1971. It was initially a Quaker led vision of solitary confinement leading to religion and enlightenment. Although this experiment didn't really work to rehabilitate, it…

Tracy talks about the wave of death and destruction perpetrated by Andrew Kehoe that left the town of Bath, Michigan and it's residents in absolute ruin. Kehoe acted as the school board treasurer and briefly as the township clerk. He was in general rejected by the community because of his harsh and unfriendly nature, which spawned his plan for murd…

It's our Season Two finale! Today we're discussing the still cold case of the murder of a Barre, Vermont store owner back in 1958. Doris E. Baker was a local linoleum store owner who was found brutally murdered in her store one cold day in February of 1958. Thank you all for you continuous support, and we will catch you Nerdlings in October with ou…

In the first episode of the Golden Age of Pirates Series, April talks about the Golden Age of Piracy. There are a few puns and laughing fits along the way- must have been the incredible cocktail. Overall, a very fun episode where April and Tracy talk swashbuckling in the 17th century with the highlight on a famous pirate, William Kidd. He experienc…

We are honored to have gotten the chance to do a collaboration with our friend Jason over at From the Vault Podcast. Jason invited us to join him on his show to discuss the case of Hendrixville's John Doe which is a case with one elusive lead after another. If you love our show you'll love Jason's so definitely go give From the Vault a listen you w…

In today's episode, Tracy talks about the murder of Emily Coombes at the hands of her 13 year old son, Robert Coombes. Robert's actions received the acknowledgement and approval of his little brother, 12 year old Nathanial Coombes as they spent the nearly two weeks after her death attending cricket matches and skipping school while her corpse was r…

In this episode Tracy goes deeper into the theories surrounding the Villisca Axe Murders. There are a few wild characters in the bunch, a couple of false confessions, and we find out that whoever the killer was may have been train hopping to cities across the US for years committing murder after murder. Tracy also gets into the hauntings of the Vil…

Hey Nerdlings! We wanted to share an episode we released a bit ago on our Patreon. Today we're chatting about the case of an unidentified hitch hiker known only as Mostly Harmless, who was found deceased while he was in the process of hiking the Appalachian trail. Mostly Harmless has recently been identified and so we wanted to share his story with…