Jennifer Odom

Someone has been arrested in the 1993 abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom. Jennifer went missing after getting off the school bus near her Saint Joseph, Florida home. The only real lead that police had to go on was the sighting of a light blue pickup truck that people saw following Jennifer that day.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Jennifer Odom and the identification of Jeffrey Crum Sr., who has been charged with Jennifer's murder. It seems as though Crum hit police radar due to a tip sent in by a citizen sleuth. Bryan Burnette, who just may be the tipster who started it all, joins us for this episode to provide his insight.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone has been arrested in the 1993 abduction and murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom. Jennifer went missing after getting off the school bus near her Saint Joseph, Florida home. The only real lead that police had to go on was the sighting of a light blue pickup truck that people saw following Jennifer that day.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Jennifer Odom and the identification of Jeffrey Crum Sr., who has been charged with Jennifer's murder. It seems as though Crum hit police radar due to a tip sent in by a citizen sleuth. Bryan Burnette, who just may be the tipster who started it all, joins us for this episode to provide his insight.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a>An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

H.H. Holmes

H.H. Holmes is often referred to as America's first serial killer. He became fascinated as a child with death and later studied medicine in college. Holmes didn't make all of his money legally. He used arson to con insurance companies and cadavers to collect life insurance. It seems that he began killing mainly to cover up his crimes.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the infamous H.H. Holmes. Holmes confessed to over 20 murders but the real number is in question. Some people believe Holmes elevated the number to sell a book. Also in question is just how many people Holmes killed at what the media dubbed his "murder hotel."You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

H.H. Holmes is often referred to as America's first serial killer. He became fascinated as a child with death and later studied medicine in college. Holmes didn't make all of his money legally. He used arson to con insurance companies and cadavers to collect life insurance. It seems that he began killing mainly to cover up his crimes.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the infamous H.H. Holmes. Holmes confessed to over 20 murders but the real number is in question. Some people believe Holmes elevated the number to sell a book. Also in question is just how many people Holmes killed at what the media dubbed his "murder hotel."You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

On Friday, July 14th, 2023, 59-year-old Rex Andrew Heuermann was arrested for several unsolved murders. Heuermann has so far been charged with three murders. But, these murders are part of a cold case or a set of cold cases commonly referred to as the Gilgo Beach murders, the Long Island Serial Killer, or LISK for short.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this breaking news on what has been a highly discussed topic in the true crime community for many years. The evidence against Rex Heuermann for the three murders appears on the surface to be very solid. But there are a lot of questions to answer, even after his guilt or innocence is decided. How many more murders could Rex Heuermann be responsible for, and is he alone the perpetrator of these cold cases? If he is only responsible for what he has been charged with, how many other serial killers were operating in that area during that timeframe?You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, July 14th, 2023, 59-year-old Rex Andrew Heuermann was arrested for several unsolved murders. Heuermann has so far been charged with three murders. But, these murders are part of a cold case or a set of cold cases commonly referred to as the Gilgo Beach murders, the Long Island Serial Killer, or LISK for short.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this breaking news on what has been a highly discussed topic in the true crime community for many years. The evidence against Rex Heuermann for the three murders appears on the surface to be very solid. But there are a lot of questions to answer, even after his guilt or innocence is decided. How many more murders could Rex Heuermann be responsible for, and is he alone the perpetrator of these cold cases? If he is only responsible for what he has been charged with, how many other serial killers were operating in that area during that timeframe?You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Arrest of Rex Heuermann

Leon Benson spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak?Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justice system failed both Leon and Kasey, and who the real killer might be. Join this unprecedented look inside the attempt to overturn a wrongful conviction and find out if justice will finally be served.Listen to Suspect wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge Suspect ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: Wondery.fm/Suspect_S3_Criminology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leon Benson spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak?Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justice system failed both Leon and Kasey, and who the real killer might be. Join this unprecedented look inside the attempt to overturn a wrongful conviction and find out if justice will finally be served.Listen to Suspect wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge Suspect ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://wondery.fm/Suspect_S3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wondery.fm/Suspect_S3</a>_Criminology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"

In 2019, Elizabeth Barraza was gunned down in front of her home in the early morning of January 25th. The whole thing was captured on the Barraza's doorbell camera with audio and video. Despite this, there have been no arrests in the case.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the brazen murder of Elizabeth Barraza. Elizabeth was holding a garage sale that morning and was setting up when the killer approached her. Her husband, Sergio, had just left for work, which has led many to believe that timing is a key part of this case.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2019, Elizabeth Barraza was gunned down in front of her home in the early morning of January 25th. The whole thing was captured on the Barraza's doorbell camera with audio and video. Despite this, there have been no arrests in the case.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the brazen murder of Elizabeth Barraza. Elizabeth was holding a garage sale that morning and was setting up when the killer approached her. Her husband, Sergio, had just left for work, which has led many to believe that timing is a key part of this case.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Elizabeth Barraza

Steven Pladl murdered his wife, Katie, their son Bennett, and Katie's father, Anthony Fusco. This story made the headlines because Katie was not just Steven's second wife; she was also his biological daughter. Steven and his first wife, Alyssa, put Katie up for adoption when she was just a baby.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Steven Pladl and the murders he committed. Steven had a horrible temper and a history of grooming young girls. He began grooming his first wife, Alyssa, when she was only fifteen years old. Many years later, their daughter, Katie, who had been raised by a loving family, reunited with Steven and Alyssa. This began a strange odyssey that culminated in the murder of three people.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Pladl murdered his wife, Katie, their son Bennett, and Katie's father, Anthony Fusco. This story made the headlines because Katie was not just Steven's second wife; she was also his biological daughter. Steven and his first wife, Alyssa, put Katie up for adoption when she was just a baby.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Steven Pladl and the murders he committed. Steven had a horrible temper and a history of grooming young girls. He began grooming his first wife, Alyssa, when she was only fifteen years old. Many years later, their daughter, Katie, who had been raised by a loving family, reunited with Steven and Alyssa. This began a strange odyssey that culminated in the murder of three people.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Steven and Katie Pladl

In 2017, Alisa Summers and her five children went through a harrowing ordeal. What made it even worse was that the entire thing was set into motion and then perpetrated by Alisa's husband, Trevor Summers. The two had been married for 15 years but were going through a divorce.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Trevor Summers and the crimes he committed against his wife and children. Trevor had become increasingly controlling of Alissa over the years. Toward the end, he wouldn't go to work for fear that she would leave him. After she did, he made a plan to get back at her. It culminated with Alissa spending 55 hours being held captive by Trevor after he was able to get his oldest child to help him. She had no idea what he was really planning to do.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2017, Alisa Summers and her five children went through a harrowing ordeal. What made it even worse was that the entire thing was set into motion and then perpetrated by Alisa's husband, Trevor Summers. The two had been married for 15 years but were going through a divorce.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Trevor Summers and the crimes he committed against his wife and children. Trevor had become increasingly controlling of Alissa over the years. Toward the end, he wouldn't go to work for fear that she would leave him. After she did, he made a plan to get back at her. It culminated with Alissa spending 55 hours being held captive by Trevor after he was able to get his oldest child to help him. She had no idea what he was really planning to do.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Trevor Summers

In 2015, Tiffany Valiante died in what many consider to be a very mysterious way. Just after 11:00 PM, Tiffany was struck by a train and killed in Southern New Jersey. The authorities ruled it a suicide, but Tiffany's family does not believe that to be true.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante. Tiffany had graduated from high school and was set to attend college on a volleyball scholarship. She had a lot to look forward to. She did have an incident before her death where a friend accused her of stealing money. There is no doubt that Tiffany was hit by a train traveling 80 miles per hour. But there are some very odd things in her case that some believe point away from suicide.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2015, Tiffany Valiante died in what many consider to be a very mysterious way. Just after 11:00 PM, Tiffany was struck by a train and killed in Southern New Jersey. The authorities ruled it a suicide, but Tiffany's family does not believe that to be true.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante. Tiffany had graduated from high school and was set to attend college on a volleyball scholarship. She had a lot to look forward to. She did have an incident before her death where a friend accused her of stealing money. There is no doubt that Tiffany was hit by a train traveling 80 miles per hour. But there are some very odd things in her case that some believe point away from suicide.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Tiffany Valiante

In this episode, we discuss how forensics played a pivotal role in various cases. In the case of Vincent Brothers, Entomology was the key to figuring out who really killed Vincent's family.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss some interesting aspects of the world of forensics in fighting crime. In the case of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, forensic ecology and botany were used fascinatingly to nail the person who had killed them.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss how forensics played a pivotal role in various cases. In the case of Vincent Brothers, Entomology was the key to figuring out who really killed Vincent's family.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss some interesting aspects of the world of forensics in fighting crime. In the case of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, forensic ecology and botany were used fascinatingly to nail the person who had killed them.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Fascinating Forensics

In July 2021, 50 yr old Bart Halderson and his 53 yr old wife Krista Halderson of Windsor, Wisconsin, disappeared. They were later found murdered. People who knew them were shocked that anyone would want to hurt the couple. But they were even more shocked to find out who was responsible.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Bart and Krista Halderson. Together they had two adult sons who both seemed to be on the right path in life. But their youngest son Chandler was hiding behind a series of lies. He told everyone that he was in college and had a great new job with SpaceX. When Chandler could no longer keep up the charade, he did the unthinkable.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In July 2021, 50 yr old Bart Halderson and his 53 yr old wife Krista Halderson of Windsor, Wisconsin, disappeared. They were later found murdered. People who knew them were shocked that anyone would want to hurt the couple. But they were even more shocked to find out who was responsible.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of Bart and Krista Halderson. Together they had two adult sons who both seemed to be on the right path in life. But their youngest son Chandler was hiding behind a series of lies. He told everyone that he was in college and had a great new job with SpaceX. When Chandler could no longer keep up the charade, he did the unthinkable.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Bart and Krista Halderson

Criminology is a true crime podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most famous cases in the annals of crime. Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford will give you every details of these infamous crimes. New episodes come out every Saturday night at 10 PM.

Margaret Fox

In 1974, 14-year-old Margaret Fox disappeared in New Jersey. She was set to meet a man named John Marshall, who was looking for someone to watch his 5-year-old son. This man had responded to an ad that Margaret and her cousin Lynne had placed in the paper. Margaret made it to the bus stop where this man was supposed to pick her up, but she was never heard from or seen again.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Margaret Fox. From the start, investigators did not believe that Margaret had run away from home. They believed that she was the victim of foul play. The investigation stalled after police couldn't locate a John Marshall, and they discovered that the number Margaret had written down came from a pay phone.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1974, 14-year-old Margaret Fox disappeared in New Jersey. She was set to meet a man named John Marshall, who was looking for someone to watch his 5-year-old son. This man had responded to an ad that Margaret and her cousin Lynne had placed in the paper. Margaret made it to the bus stop where this man was supposed to pick her up, but she was never heard from or seen again.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Margaret Fox. From the start, investigators did not believe that Margaret had run away from home. They believed that she was the victim of foul play. The investigation stalled after police couldn't locate a John Marshall, and they discovered that the number Margaret had written down came from a pay phone.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a>An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Gannon Stauch

11-year-old Gannon Stauch went missing in 2020 in Colorado. His stepmother, Leticia, was the last person known to have seen him, and as the community searched for Gannon, they also offered support to Leticia. But, she told a number of different stories to the authorities that made them suspicious of her.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Gannon Stauch. Leticia's stories about what happened to Gannon became more varied and more bizarre. When Gannon's body was found by a bridge inspector, the police started to put it all together. But would a jury believe that Leticia murdered Gannon, and if so, what was the motive?You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11-year-old Gannon Stauch went missing in 2020 in Colorado. His stepmother, Leticia, was the last person known to have seen him, and as the community searched for Gannon, they also offered support to Leticia. But, she told a number of different stories to the authorities that made them suspicious of her.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Gannon Stauch. Leticia's stories about what happened to Gannon became more varied and more bizarre. When Gannon's body was found by a bridge inspector, the police started to put it all together. But would a jury believe that Leticia murdered Gannon, and if so, what was the motive?You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Betty Gore

In 1980, wife and mother Betty Gore was murdered in Texas. It was an especially brutal murder caused by many blows from an axe. Initially, police believed that it must have been a man who murdered Betty because of the vicious nature of the crime. But, the evidence started to point to a woman. The sensational nature of the case has led to numerous television series over the years.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Betty Gore. Suspicion in Betty's death soon fell on her friend Candy Montgomery. It came out that Candy had visited Betty that day and that Candy had an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. The prosecution thought they had a pretty airtight case against Candy Montgomery. Candy admitted to killing Betty but said she did so in self-defense. It would be up to the jury to decide Candy's fate.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1980, wife and mother Betty Gore was murdered in Texas. It was an especially brutal murder caused by many blows from an axe. Initially, police believed that it must have been a man who murdered Betty because of the vicious nature of the crime. But, the evidence started to point to a woman. The sensational nature of the case has led to numerous television series over the years.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Betty Gore. Suspicion in Betty's death soon fell on her friend Candy Montgomery. It came out that Candy had visited Betty that day and that Candy had an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. The prosecution thought they had a pretty airtight case against Candy Montgomery. Candy admitted to killing Betty but said she did so in self-defense. It would be up to the jury to decide Candy's fate.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Jaclyn Dowaliby

On September 10th, 1988, Cynthia and David Dowaliby woke up to find their daughter Jaclyn missing from the house. The local police, as well as the FBI, started an investigation. They originally thought that the Dowalibys might receive a ransom demand from a kidnapper. But, suspicion soon turned to David and Cynthia.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Jaclyn Dowaliby. Sadly, 7-year-old Jaclyn's body was found just days later. The Dowaliby family was in a nightmarish situation, and things continued to spiral downward. Just months after Jaclyn was murdered, David and Cynthia were arrested and charged with her murder.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 10th, 1988, Cynthia and David Dowaliby woke up to find their daughter Jaclyn missing from the house. The local police, as well as the FBI, started an investigation. They originally thought that the Dowalibys might receive a ransom demand from a kidnapper. But, suspicion soon turned to David and Cynthia.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Jaclyn Dowaliby. Sadly, 7-year-old Jaclyn's body was found just days later. The Dowaliby family was in a nightmarish situation, and things continued to spiral downward. Just months after Jaclyn was murdered, David and Cynthia were arrested and charged with her murder.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

In March 2011, two women who worked at a Lululemon store were attacked, and one was killed. Police arrived to find 30-year-old Jayna Murray dead, with over 300 injuries, and 29-year-old Brittany Norwood wounded but still alive. Police found size 14 bloody shoe prints around the store, and the money was missing from the safe.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Lululemon murder because it occurred in a Lululemon store. Brittany Norwood told the police that two men came into the store after hours and attacked her and Jayna. She gave them somewhat of a description, but it was tough because they were wearing all black and had their faces covered. But Brittany soon went from a sympathetic survivor to the prime suspect after the police found evidence and holes in her story.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In March 2011, two women who worked at a Lululemon store were attacked, and one was killed. Police arrived to find 30-year-old Jayna Murray dead, with over 300 injuries, and 29-year-old Brittany Norwood wounded but still alive. Police found size 14 bloody shoe prints around the store, and the money was missing from the safe.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Lululemon murder because it occurred in a Lululemon store. Brittany Norwood told the police that two men came into the store after hours and attacked her and Jayna. She gave them somewhat of a description, but it was tough because they were wearing all black and had their faces covered. But Brittany soon went from a sympathetic survivor to the prime suspect after the police found evidence and holes in her story.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Lululemon Murder

Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson became one of the most despised criminals ever after being convicted of the murder of his wife and unborn child. Just before Christmas in 2002, 27-year-old Lacie Peterson, who was 33 weeks pregnant with a boy they planned to name Conner, vanished. Less than a month after she vanished, both Lacie's and Conner's bodies were found after they washed ashore. It didn't take long for police to suspect Scott Peterson.Jon Mike and Morf as they discuss Scott Peterson and the murders of Lacie and Conner Peterson. At first, the things that Scott told the police seemed to line up. Even Lacie's family was convinced he was innocent. But that changed when it emerged that Scott had multiple affairs during the marriage, the latest was with a woman named Amber Frey. Amber came forward to police with information that put Scott in a bad light. But, even with his conviction, there are some who do not believe he did it, or at least do not believe that there was enough evidence to convict.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Peterson became one of the most despised criminals ever after being convicted of the murder of his wife and unborn child. Just before Christmas in 2002, 27-year-old Lacie Peterson, who was 33 weeks pregnant with a boy they planned to name Conner, vanished. Less than a month after she vanished, both Lacie's and Conner's bodies were found after they washed ashore. It didn't take long for police to suspect Scott Peterson.Jon Mike and Morf as they discuss Scott Peterson and the murders of Lacie and Conner Peterson. At first, the things that Scott told the police seemed to line up. Even Lacie's family was convinced he was innocent. But that changed when it emerged that Scott had multiple affairs during the marriage, the latest was with a woman named Amber Frey. Amber came forward to police with information that put Scott in a bad light. But, even with his conviction, there are some who do not believe he did it, or at least do not believe that there was enough evidence to convict.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

On February 20th, 1983, 51-year-old Helen Sebastian left her home in Racine, Wisconsin, and was never seen alive again. She told her mother that she was going to a friend's house to play cards. Over a month later, parts of her dismembered body were found around the Racine area. The question that the police and loved ones asked themselves was who would want to hurt Helen and why?Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the baffling murder of Helen Sebastian. Many years later, it came out that Helen's sister Jean received two strange phone calls before Helen's death. One was from an unknown woman, and the other was from a man who rented a room in Helen's home. Both callers told Jean that Helen would die soon.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On February 20th, 1983, 51-year-old Helen Sebastian left her home in Racine, Wisconsin, and was never seen alive again. She told her mother that she was going to a friend's house to play cards. Over a month later, parts of her dismembered body were found around the Racine area. The question that the police and loved ones asked themselves was who would want to hurt Helen and why?Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the baffling murder of Helen Sebastian. Many years later, it came out that Helen's sister Jean received two strange phone calls before Helen's death. One was from an unknown woman, and the other was from a man who rented a room in Helen's home. Both callers told Jean that Helen would die soon.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Helen Sebastian

On May 9th, 2021, Mother’s Day, the Bailey family woke up to find their 13-year-old daughter Tristyn Bailey missing. It appeared as though she had not slept in her bed the night before. They quickly called the police, who began to search for Tristyn. A jogger happened upon her body near a retention pond in St. Johns, Florida, later that day.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Tristyn Bailey. It didn't take long for police to zero in on a suspect. Within three hours of the jogger finding Tristyn's body, they had a 14-year-old boy named Aiden Fucci and his parents in an interrogation room. Aiden and his parents made some interesting statements on video while investigators were out of the room. As the truth unfolded, everyone was shocked by what just exactly happened to Tristyn Bailey.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On May 9th, 2021, Mother’s Day, the Bailey family woke up to find their 13-year-old daughter Tristyn Bailey missing. It appeared as though she had not slept in her bed the night before. They quickly called the police, who began to search for Tristyn. A jogger happened upon her body near a retention pond in St. Johns, Florida, later that day.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Tristyn Bailey. It didn't take long for police to zero in on a suspect. Within three hours of the jogger finding Tristyn's body, they had a 14-year-old boy named Aiden Fucci and his parents in an interrogation room. Aiden and his parents made some interesting statements on video while investigators were out of the room. As the truth unfolded, everyone was shocked by what just exactly happened to Tristyn Bailey.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Tristyn Bailey

On July 20th, 1971, the body of 24-year-old Rita Curran was found in the bedroom of her Burlington, Vermont, apartment. Her body was discovered by one of her roommates. Rita was a highly regarded teacher at Milton Elementary School, and her murder rocked the community. It caused residents to start locking their doors and to run out and buy extra security measures.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Rita Curran. The police worked on the case for many years with no success. In fact, over 50 years passed before the authorities solved the mystery of Rita Curran's murder. It turned out that a cigarette found at the crime scene in 1971 and logged into evidence was the key. It led the authorities to a man named William DeRoos, who they had questioned on multiple occasions.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On July 20th, 1971, the body of 24-year-old Rita Curran was found in the bedroom of her Burlington, Vermont, apartment. Her body was discovered by one of her roommates. Rita was a highly regarded teacher at Milton Elementary School, and her murder rocked the community. It caused residents to start locking their doors and to run out and buy extra security measures.Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Rita Curran. The police worked on the case for many years with no success. In fact, over 50 years passed before the authorities solved the mystery of Rita Curran's murder. It turned out that a cigarette found at the crime scene in 1971 and logged into evidence was the key. It led the authorities to a man named William DeRoos, who they had questioned on multiple occasions.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a>An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Rita Curran

In 1946, an unidentified person dubbed "The Phantom of Texarkana" committed a series of murders and attacks. They began in Texarkana, Texas, and culminated in Texarkana, Arkansas. These murders terrified the area and caused residents to buy guns and begin locking their doors. Were all of these murders committed by the same person or were there multiple killers roaming the area?Join Mike and Morf for the 250th episode of Criminology as they discuss the Texarkana moonlight murders. The police left no stone unturned in trying to identify the murderer. Over the years, many different people have been suspected. Some even believe that these murders were the early work of the Zodiac killer.You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminologyAn Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1946, an unidentified person dubbed "The Phantom of Texarkana" committed a series of murders and attacks. They began in Texarkana, Texas, and culminated in Texarkana, Arkansas. These murders terrified the area and caused residents to buy guns and begin locking their doors. Were all of these murders committed by the same person or were there multiple killers roaming the area?Join Mike and Morf for the 250th episode of Criminology as they discuss the Texarkana moonlight murders. The police left no stone unturned in trying to identify the murderer. Over the years, many different people have been suspected. Some even believe that these murders were the early work of the Zodiac killer.You can help support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/criminology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/criminology</a> An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Texarkana Moonlight Murders

Good but not great. I just can’t enjoy it as much as tcatt.

Good podcast

Criminology is a respectful and well done true crime podcast.

Respectful and well done

Criminology

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