Carolina Crimes

EPISODE 235: "Lions and Tigers and Crimes, Oh My!": The Bhagavan Antle Story

Straight out of the Tiger King, we discuss the crimes and recent convictions of Myrle Beach resident Dr. Bhagavan Antle. We examine his beginnings, zoological parks, "medical" training, his infatuation with young ladies, and his eventual fa…

EPISODE 234: "The Deadly Delivery": The Tragic Murder of Irene Pressley

In September of 2019, a local mail carrier in Williamsburg County was going about her daily routine and following protocol when a disgruntled resident on her route did the unthinkable.

EPISODE 233: "Rampage of Evil": Mikal Mahdi

In 2004, a deranged criminal terrorized Viginia, North and South Carolina. He took beutiful valued lives including that of a local hero here in the Palmetto State. He eventually had to answer for his cimes by staring down the barrels of sev…

EPISODE 232: "The Tip of the Iceberg": The Murder of Patrick Moffly

In 2016, Charleston Police received a 911 call regarding a shooting at a downtown residence. A beloved College of Charleston student had been shot in the doorway of his own home. As if the shooting wasn't bad enough, it was what was found a…

EPISODE 231: "He Wouldn't Stay Away": The Stalking and Murder of Mandy Williams

In 2003, a relationship between two young Greenville County residents quickly went South and deteriorated. After constant pleas from the young woman to leave her alone, her jilted ex boyfriend could not comprehend her requests nor wanted to…

EPISODE 230: "Greenville Double Episode": Killing in the Family and Ye Olde Fireplace

This week, we bring you two cases out of Greenville County. The first is a tale of a family secret gone awry and an extreme solution to their problem. The second is one of the oldest Cold Cases in the history of the county.

EPISODE 229: "The Fire That Couldn't Hide Evil": The Murder of Julianne Blakely

In 2007, a fire at a Pawley's Island home uncovered something much more sinister. In an attempt to cover up a robbery, assault, and murder, someone had taken the life of a beautiful soul and new grandmother. With seemingly no enemies, inves…

EPISODE 228: "Four Bodies, Few Answers": The Shaw Creek Killings

In a remote area of Aiken County, human remains began being discovered in the late 1980's and early 1990's. The women found were all found in the same condition, around the same age, and of similar heritage. To this day, investigators are s…

EPISODE 227: "Trouble with the Neighbors": The Murder of Teresa Seigler

A suspicious fire at the home of a beloved neighbor brought about a tragic discovery. No one could figure out who would dare hurt the swwet lady that took care of everyone. That was until the neighbors began to talk to the police.

EPISODE 226: "Family Greed": The Muders of Robert and Robbie Ford

In 2018, an partially burned abandoned car was found in an Horry County field. A subsequent welfare check led police to the gruesome discovery of an executed father and son. DNA and forensic eveidence brought to light the mystery assailant …

EPISODE 225: "Date with a Monster": The Murder of Ashley Pegram

In 2015, a Summerville mother of three was easing her way back into the dating scene. What started innocently enough, accepting an invitation to a party, turned terribly tragic.

EPISODE 224: "The Foiled Plan": The Bennettsville Kidnappings

In January of 1971, two young men hatched a plan to kidnap noteworthy and wealthy people from Bennettsville,SC. Their plan was going well until they picked the wrong house and the wrong man. Their plan was futile but their motives weren't j…

EPISODE 223: "From Bloody Edgefield to the Halls of Congress": The Road to War

Edgefield County and much of South Carolina was compared to the wild wild west in the 1840's. A political disagreement led to violence leaving two men maimed. That event would prove to be a precurser to a historical conflict that served as …

EPISODE 222: "Graduation Day Tragedy": The Murder of Michael McCuen

May is a month of graduations which are usually marked by family celebrations, but that was not the case in 2000. A Furman University Senior's father was excited and set to celebrate his son's big day but didn't make it. We examine this col…

EPISODE 221: "The Resurrection Man": Grandison Harris

In 1989, construction crews in Augusta,GA made an unnerving discovery. Under an iconic building once used as an institution of higher learning were the remains of possibly hundreds of human beings. It wasn't the hiding place for a serial ki…

EPISODE 220: "Killer On The Run": The Murder of Cati Blauvelt

A whirlwind romance and marriage between a young Simpsonville woman and an Army Recruiter soon soured due to his penchant for hosting underaged students in their home. After a separation, the wife went missing only be discovered inexplicabl…

EPISODE 219: "The Fatal Confrontation": The Death of Davis McClendon

In the Spring of 2023, a budding romance was in play between a Greenwood man and a separated school teacher. They took great measures to be discreet and respectful in their relationship, but the woman's estranged husband did not see it that…

EPISODE 218: "The Root Doctor Assassinations": Murders at the Harkless Home

In 1981, Columbia Police received a call about a woman in an automobile accident. Not only did she crash, but she was also suffering from a gunshot to the head. When officers went to her home, they found nothing less than pure carnage. The …

EPISODE 217: "Mob Mentality": The Lynching of Willie Earle

In 1947, a Greenville cab driver was robbed and stabbed to death by an unknown assailant. Once an arrest was made, an angry mob of the fallen's collegues chose to distribute justice in their own fashion. Instead of being held accountable in…

EPISODE 216 "The Deadly Ride": The Boyter Murders

In 1950, two friends in Walhalla got together for what seemed to be a friendly visit. After several drives around town and in the countryside, one of the men and his two daughters were never heard from again. Disturbing and twisted tales we…

EPISODE 215: "When Crazy Comes to Town": The Murder of Sharee Bradley and Neveah Adams

In 2019, a young man came home to discover an awful scene. His mother was deceased in the family's apartment, someone had tried to clean up, and his little sister was missing. Months of searching discovered the inevitable, all based on the …

EPISODE 214: "No Day At The Beach": The Murder of Brenda Anderson

In 1965, the discovery of a deceased young woman on Folly Beach shocked the community and her husband of two months. After an autopsy, what seemed to be a tragic drowning proved to be anything but.

EPISODE 213: "Family and Money Don't Mix": The Murder of Jerry Hancock

A real estate disagreement between a West Ashley stepfather and stepson turned fatal in 2019. Multiple scuffles, calls to the police, and a turbulent home life build up to the unthinkable.

EPISODE 212: "The Back Story": The Crimes and Execution of Brad Sigmon

Recently, media worldwide has covered the execution of Brad Sigmon. In this episode, at the request of our listeners, we discuss the backstory and crimes that led to his execution while honoring the memory of his victims .

EPISODE 211: "Ambush in Florence": 7 Officers Down

In 2018, officers in Florence were serving a warrant for heinous crimes against children. When they arrived at the residence, they were welcomed by a hail of gunfire. A two hour standoff and shootout ensued resuklting in the tragic deaths o…

EPISODE 210: "The Double Life": Richard Daniel Starrett

A young couple in the 1980's were just starting out in life. They started a family. The husband started a promising career. They moved to a new home. But one night in February of 1989, it all came crashing down and "Danny" Starrett's world …

EPISODE 209: "A Few Good Men Lost": The Ribbon Creek Incident

In April of 1956, a platoon of Marine Recruits were being put through the paces at Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. On a fateful Sunday, some of the recruits were trying the patience of their Drill Instructor, which was ill advi…

EPISODE 208: "McCormick Man of Mystery": The Story of "Walter Rice"

In 1990, the body of a reclusive 72 year old was found inside his home. No fould play was suspected, but as the Sheriff's Office and the Probbate Courts dug deeper, the more questions arose about a man that was way more than a mild mannered…

EPISODE 207: "Left Alone": The Julie Valentine Mystery

In this episode, the most vulnerable of victims was found in February of 1990. DNA played a huge role in finding who was responsible with very questionable, if any, justice being served.

EPISODE 206: "Caught by Genealogy": Serial Rapist Gregory Frye

For eight years, beginning in the mid 1990's, a serial rapist terrorized women in Spartanburg County. Leaving his DNA at the crime scenes proved futile when investigators had no one to link it to. That was until a new fad in genealogical re…

EPISODE 205: "Justice Must be Served": The Murder of Justin Lee Turner

In March of 1989, a Monck's Corner 5 year old did not get off the bus from Kindergarten. Searches ensued with a grizzly and puzzling discovery. Decades have passed, inquests performed, indictments issued then cancelled. Trials set, then can…

EPISODE 204: "The Flawed Plan": The Murder of Michael Bryan

In 2016, the Lexington County Sheriff's Office received a "not so frantic" call reporting a suicide at a home. When investigators arrived, there were several curiosities that made them reconsider what many thought was a stable relationship.

EPISODE 203: "When the Past Catches Up To You": Gerald Mason

Horrendous crimes perpetrated over 45 years in the past catch up with a Columbia man who thought he'd escaped the long arm of the law. Evolving technology and bulldog-like detectives were not going to let that happen.

EPISODE 202: "Gone But Not Forgotten": The Lost Boys of Walterboro

In 1972, two best friend in Junior High vanished into thin air. Found over a decade later, their families still yearn to know what happened that fateful November day.

EPISODE 201: "Early Morning Ambush": The Murder of Kelly Hunnewell

During the early morning hours of July 1, 2013, a trusted hardworking baker in Columbia, SC started her daily routine. Little did she know that 3 very young men were on a mission to crate chaos. What started as a random robbery attempt ende…

EPISODE 200 (Part 2 of 2) " Hate in Human Form": The Mother Emmanuel AME Shooting

EPISODE 200 (Part 1 of 2) " Hate in Human Form": The Mother Emmanuel AME Shooting

On a sweltering June night in Charleston South Carolina, a 21 year old monster entered a Bible study that welcomed him with open arms and love. When he left, the hatred in his heart had ended the lives of 9 beautiful souls.We will go into t…

EPISODE 199: "The Lowcountry Rapist": Duncan Proctor

In the late 80's and early 90's a predator stalked women around South Carolina's Lowcountry. Under the cover of darkness, he selected his victims and attacked them in the homes that they believed were safe. A chilling tale about the years l…

EPISODE 198: "The Unhinged": The Rampage of David Mark Hill

A troubled father who had reached the end of his rope, made a selfish and tragic decision in 1996 that caused innocent people their lives. We dive into the background of the tragic event that rainy Monday morning in North Augusta.

EPISODE 197: "Random Selfish Evil": The Murder of Judy Southern

In the Summer of 2000, a young wife and mother was found shot at her home in Cherokee County. She was able to provide some clues before her passing, but a cryptic note found in her front yard led police to her killer. That's when things rea…