Send us a Text Message. In February 2022, Christina Yuna Lee was followed into her apartment complex in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood. Her neighbors called the police, who arrived in minutes—so why doesn’t this story have a happy ending? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Rowan & Pine Podcast …

Send us a Text Message. In December 2020, Timothy Saunders discovered a horrific scene in his daughter’s home on Cemetery Road. His daughter, Risa Saunders, lived in the house with her husband Daniel Long, and three sons named Gavin Smith, Gage Ripley, and Jameson Long. The crime that had occurred in their small West Virginia home scarred their sma…

Send us a Text Message. This week, we’re going to take a break from talking about traumatic crimes. Instead, we’re going to tell you about some ridiculous crimes involving pie. Trust us, you’ll enjoy this episode. It’s officially one of our favorites. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Caffeinated Cons…

Send us a Text Message. In February 2021, “the Reading Man” of Grand Junction, a man named Warren Barnes, became the target of an aspiring serial killer. Two days after Warren was last seen by his friends, a local teen’s mom found a severed head and hands in her son’s closet. Also, Junction apparently refers to the confluence of the Colorado River …

Send us a Text Message. On Halloween 2019, 26-year-old Kristen Trickle died in her bed. The coroner ruled it a suicide, but both Kristen’s family and the detectives on her case knew that it had to be murder. The evidence kept stacking up until authorities finally had enough to arrest her killer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: …

Send us a Text Message. In November 2017, 24-year-old Dedra Lawrence was sharing a home with her mom, 46-year-old Deanna Lawrence. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Speak of the Devil Podcast: https://linktr.ee/speakofthedevil Episode Source List: https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/court-of-crimin…

Send us a Text Message. In 2013, 48-year-old Jill Stacy was canning homemade salsa made from veggies she grew on the morning someone brutally murdered her. Investigators suspected she knew her killer, but they really didn’t have any suspects. But cold case detectives weren’t going to give up on Jill’s case, and her family would make sure she got ju…

Send us a Text Message. As police arrived to arrest him, murderer Frederick Moses McCallum sat at a kitchen table, drinking tea. The priest he’d called to the crime scene stood nearby. Inside the small house in Buffalo Narrows, the seven members of the Pederson Family lay bleeding from axe wounds, along with family friend John Baptiste Herman in on…

Send us a Text Message. Familiars are popular in fictional shows and books about witches. (Everyone knows Salem the black cat from Sabrina the Teenage Witch and/or The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, right?) But how do modern witches view familiars? Today, we’ll be talking about the history of familiars and how you can find one if you’d like. Websi…

Send us a Text Message. It’s 1921, and 35-year-old Lena Clark has a problem. There’s money missing from her post office, but she’s about to point the finger of a former mail carrier, Fred Miltimore. Fred was more than just a coworker, though, and Lena is more than meets the eye. This case has murder, fortune telling, crystal balls, snakes, lies, sn…

Send us a Text Message. Storms are a part of nature—they’re both creative and destructive. All storms carry a lot of energy, but the type can vary depending on the type of storm and the time of day. In this episode, I’ll be talking about the types of energy you can connect with during a storm and how you can incorporate storm energy into your witch…

Send us a Text Message. In January 2022, 17-year-old Zion Foster got off work and decided to hang out with her cousin. She never came home that night, and her family lost a creative girl who loved reading and being a big sister. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Getting Down & Wordy Podcast - https://…

Send us a Text Message. Where do you place your besom? How do you use it as part of your witchcraft? Join me for a short history of besoms and brooms, lore about witches’ brooms, and how you can use a besom as part of your magical practice. Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/ Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5uzx4T…

Send us a Text Message. Join us for a 3-Part Live Show from Comicpalooza in Houston, TX. We’re going to talk about movies inspired by real-life murders (hello, Scream), murders committed by killers who claimed to be creatures (sure, you’re a real vampire), and a few dummies who committed crimes dressed as superheroes (Spiderman gets his butt kicked…

Send us a Text Message. When 18-year-old Sara Ann Goodwin disappeared off a notorious Houston, TX, street, her friends did everything they could to search for her. After her violent murder, the words used to talk about Sara would continue to tear her down. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: The Ugly Ra…

Send us a Text Message. Reading tea leaves is a fun way to practice divination. Today, we’ll be talking about the ancient roots of tea leaf reading and how you can incorporate it into your life or daily practices. Finally, we’ll be doing our weekly card drawing. Website: https://bewitchingpod.com/ Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.s…

Send us a Text Message. It’s Fall 2002, and teenagers Adam Chrismer and Samantha Leming decide to marry in a double wedding with their teenage friends, Kelly Willis and Brandon Chancey. Less than two months later, Adam and Samantha will be missing, as will Kelly’s step grandfather Sam Thomas—oh, and her mom’s been missing since 1987. Today, we’re d…

Send us a Text Message. We’re going to talk about the history of séances (hello, Victorian Era), as well as the lore surrounding them. Then, I’ll give you some easy tips for doing your own séance. Finally, I’ll be drawing this week’s oracle card from the “Oracle of Mystical Moments” by Catrin Welz-Stein. (This card is so perfect, y’all.) Website: h…

Send us a Text Message. In October 2022, the tenants in Frances Walker’s boarding house knew something was wrong, even if the police didn’t believe them. Together, they investigated this murder until someone listened. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Saturdays are for the Ghouls - https://podcasts.ap…

Send us a Text Message. In Ancient Europe, May 1st was commonly celebrated as a holiday, heralding the coming summer. In Ireland and Scotland, this holiday was called Beltane, while other areas called it May Day. Modern pagans and witches still celebrate a version of this fun holiday with May poles and bonfires. In this episode, we'll be talking ab…

Send us a Text Message. In July 2014, an intruder invaded the home of a loving family in Spring, Texas, on a misguided mission for revenge. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Haunted Tales Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haunted-tales/id1624389921 Episode Source List: https://caselaw.fin…

Send us a Text Message. Are you manifesting your best life? You’ve probably seen phrases like “manifest it” on stickers or heard people say, “I’m manifesting it.” But, have you tried doing it? In this episode, I’ll talk about what manifestation is and some fun, easy ways to get started. Ad: Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/…

Send us a Text Message. In 2006, Sarah Bonnie and her husband Ben tried to help out a family member going through a difficult time. Years later, her cousin Brian Dorsey would find himself in his own fight to live. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Moustachioed Podcastio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

Send us a Text Message. 23-year-old Zaria McKeever had a loving family and a beautiful baby girl whom she loved with all her heart. As she was starting her life over, her ex-boyfriend was stalking her every move, arranging a conspiracy that would end with two intruders breaking down her door. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: htt…

Send us a Text Message. In August 2010, Alicia DeBolt disappeared on the way to a party. Three days later, workers at a local asphalt plant discovered her burnt remains. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Macab at Midnight Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303990 Episode Source List: https://casete…

Send us a Text Message. In February 2013, a man out walking his dog stumbled upon trash bags emitting a horrible smell. The bags contained the remains of Tanya Byrd, a woman with a contagious smile and the heart of a caregiver. Note: Tanya’s name is sometimes spelled as Tania, but we’re using the spelling from her obituary and comments from family …

Send us a Text Message. In June 2023, Tegan Day was caught up in a toxic relationship with her boyfriend, who was also dating a woman named Raquelle Casillas, who described herself as Tegan’s best friend. The throuple shared one bed—but they didn’t share one heart. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Cr…

Send us a Text Message. In November 2020, Lisa Thorborg went hiking along a trail in a large park near her home in Carlsbad, California. Passersby found her body about an hour later just after 11:00 am in broad daylight. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: The ODDentity Podcast - https://linktr.ee/odden…

Send us a Text Message. In July 2013, 18-year-old Justin Morris disappeared. Around that same time, his best friend started asking for a truly awful favor. On a related note, you were supposed to call the cops, Kyle. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy: https://open.spotify.co…

Send us a Text Message. In January 2022, Diamond Alvarez’s younger brother found her murdered near a field where she’d been walking the family dog, Peanut. Her senseless murder was a trauma for the community. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Getting Down & Wordy - https://linktr.ee/gettingdownandword…

Send us a Text Message. In December 1994, an explosion and fire consumed Lula Young’s house as she slept. Inside, authorities found alarming clues that someone set the fire on purpose. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: You can call or text 988 if you’re having thoughts of harming yourself. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https:/…

Send us a Text Message. In 2022, authorities in King’s Lynn, England, unraveled a devious murder-for-hire plot that involved the dark web, a dumbass, and a woman determined to leave devastation in her wake. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: The Ugly Radio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ug…

Send us a Text Message. In March 2015, first responders responded to a possible assault, only to discover a murder in the house across the alleyway. Marie Belcastro was well-loved by her family and the community, but she lived beside a killer. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Marie_Belcastro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod …

Send us a Text Message. Firefighters found Melody Gambetty murdered while responding to a fire. Parts of her body were missing, which just didn’t make sense. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Saturdays Are For the Ghouls - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturdays-are-for-the-ghouls/id1570983561…

Send us a Text Message. In 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins, a Black teen, went into a Los Angeles convenience store to purchase a bottle of orange juice. Moments later, the teenage girl lay bleeding on the floor from a gunshot to the back of her head. You can donate to Latasha’s foundation here: https://www.latashaharlinsfoundation.org/ Patreon: …

Send us a Text Message. In 2015, Cristie Schoen-Codd and J.T. Codd were building a cozy life in Leicester, North Carolina, after years of working in the film industry. They were expecting their first child and planning to open a farm-to-table restaurant. Their disappearance would scar the community—and solve a cold case that had been featured on th…

Send us a Text Message. When 36-year-old James “Jimmy” Sheaffer disappeared, police thought he might be hiding from local bookies. But then his neighbor and friend, Angela Stoldt, started making some very concerning statements. Angela’s story would lead investigators to a cemetery and a soup pot that was used for very wrong things. Patreon: https:/…

Send us a Text Message. We’re wishing you all a very happy holiday season. With Christmas right around the corner, we decided to do a light-hearted episode about some unique crimes involving misbehaving Santas. The naughty list is about to get a lot longer. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Crime & Sp…

Send us a Text Message. In May 2019, police in Surrey, England, received a curious phone call. A man confessed to committing a murder and told the dispatchers where officers could find him. But the reason behind the murder was bizarre—and the killer on the bench turned out to be a man who worked on multiple blockbuster movies, including The Lord of…

Send us a Text Message. In February 2020, 21-year-old Ariel Starcher disappeared in Kansas City, Missouri. Two weeks after her disappearance, a road crew employee made a horrific find along a rural road north of Kansas City. It would take help from the public for investigators to unravel what happened to Ariel. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bada…

Send us a Text Message. This year, we discuss 5 weird and ridiculous crimes that occurred on Thanksgiving. They range from serious—with murder and assault—to petty—in the form of some turkey day grinches. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Doe Identify Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Send us a Text Message. Thanksgiving 2020 was hard for most people. It was in the middle of the pandemic, and families were doing their best to see each other safely. For one family, Thanksgiving turned into their worst nightmare when one family member’s crisis resulted in two deaths and nearly a third. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod P…

Send us a Text Message. In Thanksgiving 2009, Muriel and Jimmy Sitton hosted Thanksgiving dinner for their extended family. The day would have been perfect—if two of their relatives hadn’t secretly invited their rage-filled son who wasn’t supposed to come. Paul Michael Merhige arrived at the gathering that day with an evil plan, taking the lives of…

Send us a Text Message. In April 1996, 17-year-old David Crawford went for a walk on the railroad tracks near Sparta, Michigan. That day, he met another teenage boy during his walk, 16-year-old Federico “Kiko” Cruz. No one could predict the darkness waiting inside Kiko, or the horrors he’d film himself committing. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/b…

Send us a Text Message. In January 2003, 17-year-old Jon Siesling called 911 to report intruders in his home. Inside, first responders found his mother Sharon and sisters Katelin and Leah brutally murdered. The evidence soon led investigators to some horrifying conclusions. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.networ…

Send us a Text Message. In January 1998, 37-year-old Gina Castillo had a nice life—a husband, a teenage son, and a 1-month old baby girl. She had no way to know that her son Mario had a disturbing obsession with the movies Scream and Scream 2, or that he wanted to bring the films to life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https:/…

Send us a Text Message. In August 2004, 22-year-old Erin Belanger was starting a new life in Deltona, Florida, with her boyfriend Francisco "Flacco" Roman. Soon, the couple had two roommates, Michelle Nathan and Anthony Vega, to help with bills. While doing a favor for her grandmother, Erin learned that some squatters had moved into her grandma’s h…

Send us a Text Message. When ExeLee “Lela” Villella didn’t show up to work one day, her coworkers knew something must be wrong. Early in the investigation, police narrowed their focus on her husband Mark Villella—who worked at a funeral home. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod PodMoth: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Moustachioed Podcastio - …

Send us a Text Message. Disappearances, break-ins, and a possible murder…at the zoo? On January 13, 2023, the Dallas Zoo discovered that a leopard named Nova had mysteriously disappeared. But their problems compounded when a pair of monkeys disappeared and someone (or something) killed an endangered vulture. What was going on? Patreon: https://www.…

Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. In September 2006, a hitman showed up in Anne Lauren Royston’s office, claiming he’d been hired to kill her. Later that month, he disappeared, turning up across the Atlantic Ocean in Ireland. The hitman was embroiled in a high profile murder-for-hire case there, targeting an Irish multi-millionaire an…