Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan
Welcome to "Crime Bit," the podcast hosted by true crime aficionado Danelle Hallan. Join Danelle as she meticulously unravels gripping tales of real-life mysteries, chilling cold cases, and headline-making crimes. Known for her in-depth research and empathetic storytelling, Danelle dives deep into the minds of perpetrators and the lives of victims, shedding light on the darkest corners of human behavior. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, "Crime Bit" promises compelling narratives that leave you questioning motives and seeking justice. Tune in as Danelle Hallan guides you through the intricate web of true crime stories...
Episodes
Emani Moss: Cruel Stepmother, Complicit Father, & a System That Failed Her
In October 2013, 10-year-old Emani Moss’s life ended in the most unimaginable way — starved to death and burned in a trash can. Her death wasn’t sudden. It came after years of documented abuse, repeated reports to authorities, and missed op…
Missing in Magnolia: What Happened to Danielle Sleeper?
In March of 2015, 32-year-old Danielle Sleeper vanished without a trace from Magnolia, Texas. A devoted mother of three, Danielle had just made the decision to leave her marriage in hopes of regaining custody of her two older sons — a major…
The Murder of Anjelica Hadsell: Planted Evidence, a Forced Overdose, and a Chilling Coverup
When 18-year-old college student Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell vanished during spring break in 2015, no one imagined who would be at the center of the storm. Her wallet was left behind, her speaker still playing, and a strange note waited on the ta…
The Murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers: A Murder-for-Hire Too Close to Home
Dr. Teresa Sievers was a beloved mother, wife, and a respected holistic physician who dedicated her life to healing others. When she was brutally murdered in her own home, the shock rippled through her family, her patients, and her communit…
The Disappearance of Ebonee Spears: She Left the Police Station in Crisis and Vanished
Ebonee Spears was a 30-year-old mother living in Wilmington, North Carolina. On the night of January 15th, 2016, she walked into the police station during a mental health crisis—looking for help. She left the station a short time later, and…
The Vanishing of Shane Fell: A Car Crash & 20 Minutes Led to 14 Years of Silence
A family has waited nearly 15 years for answers. Shane Fell vanished after a late-night car crash on a dark Louisiana road. His phone kept ringing. His shoe was found in the mud. But Shane himself? Gone. No sightings. No bank activity. No t…
Wynarka’s Suitcase Girl and Belanglo’s Angel: The Chilling Case of Karlie and Khandalyce
In 2015, a suitcase dumped off a quiet Australian highway led to one of the most disturbing revelations in the country’s criminal history. Inside were the remains of a toddler — alone, unidentified, and unclaimed. But this wasn’t just a col…
Tristan Beaudette & The Malibu Creek Shootings: A Pattern Ignored
A father takes his daughters camping in Malibu Creek State Park — and is shot dead in his tent. As the investigation unfolds, a disturbing pattern emerges: nearly two years of shootings in the same area, ignored warnings, and missed opportu…
The Case of Layla Santanello: What Happened After She Left the Americourt Hotel?
On June 27th, 2023, 20-year-old Layla Santanello was last seen walking barefoot and disoriented near the Kingsport Greenbelt in Tennessee. She had just fled the Americourt Hotel in a clear state of distress. What happened after that moment …
Who Killed Amber Tuccaro? The Recording That Haunts Canada
Amber Tuccaro was just 20 years old when she disappeared near Edmonton, Alberta, in 2010. Two years later, her remains were found in a remote field—and the last known recording of her voice has haunted Canada ever since. In this video, we b…
Her Diary, Shoes, and Bag Were Left Behind | The Disappearance of Tonee Turner
Tonee Turner was 22 years old when she disappeared on December 30, 2019. After finishing her shift at work, Tonee's phone, shoes, diary, and purse were later found carefully placed near the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh — but she was…
11 Years Later—Where Are Chloie & Gage? The Fire That Left No Answers
On a quiet Sunday night in 2012, a house fire in rural Tennessee claimed the lives of two beloved grandparents—but left behind a haunting mystery. Chloie Leverette, 9, and Gage Daniel, 7, were believed to be inside the home… yet no remains …
The Murder of Livye Lewis & the Manhunt for Matthew Edgar | 11 Months on the Run
In October 2020, 19-year-old Livye Lewis was found shot to death in her car on the side of a quiet Texas road. Her ex, Matthew Edgar, was arrested and charged with her murder. But when his trial began nearly two years later… he disappeared.…
Birthday Weekend Celebration Turns to Mystery: Tyler Davis Took a Walk at His Hotel and Vanished
Tyler Davis, a devoted husband and father, vanished during what was meant to be a joyful birthday weekend in Columbus, Ohio. After celebrating with friends and enjoying a rare night out, Tyler walked away from his hotel and was never seen a…
Elisa Izquierdo & Elisa’s Law: How One Tragedy Transformed Child Welfare
Elisa Izquierdo was a young child whose tragic death revealed deep flaws in the child welfare system. In this video, we explore her heartbreaking story—from the early signs of abuse to the reforms inspired by her case, including the groundb…
Emily Pike: Runaway Turned Homicide | A Leaked Memo That Shook Arizona & A System In CRISIS
In this Podcast we dive deep into the true story of a 14-year-old Indigenous girl whose disappearance and brutal murder exposed systemic failures in protecting vulnerable youth. From her promising childhood in the San Carlos Apache Tribe an…
Obsession, Deception, and a Deadly Love Triangle: The Heather Elvis Case
Join me, Danelle Hallan, as we dive deep into the chilling case of Heather Elvis—a 20-year-old local from Myrtle Beach whose promising future was brutally interrupted. In this video, we explore the moment Heather’s abandoned car was discove…
Cory Barron: Murdered at a concert & Dumped Down 5-Story Trash Chute | RECLASSIFIED AS HOMICIDE
In July 2014, 22-year-old Cory Barron vanished from a Jason Aldean concert at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Four days later, his body was found in a landfill dumpster. Initially ruled undetermined, the death was reclassified as a homicide…
Finding Jermain Charlo: Unraveling the Tragic Mystery of a Missing Indigenous Mother
In this video, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Jermain Charlo, a vibrant 23-year-old Indigenous mother who went missing from the Flathead Reservation in Dixon, Montana. Her disappearance highlights the ongoing crisis of Missing and …
Diane Downs: Trial, A Daughter’s Testimony & The Hearing That Could Set Her Free - Part 2
Part 2 delves into the dramatic trial of Diane Downs, where her daughter Christie's heartbreaking testimony and the chilling forensic evidence expose the truth behind the shootings. It also covers Diane's daring escape from prison and her r…
The Diane Downs Case: Jealousy, Obsession, and the Children Who Paid the Price - PART 1
Part 1 of the Diane Downs case explores the horrific crime scene where Diane Downs arrived at a hospital with her three children suffering from gunshot wounds. It delves into the initial investigation, where Diane's inconsistent stories and…
Betrayed by a "Good Samaritan" : The Tragic Case of Kenia Monge & the capture of a serial offender
In 2011, 19-year-old Kenia Monge disappeared after a night out in Denver, Colorado. A web of lies and deceit unravels as her family desperately searches for answers. The truth behind her disappearance is more sinister than anyone could have…
The Lauren Landavazo Case Part 2: The Trial, "Insanity" Plea, and Lauren's FOREVER Legacy
This video tells the heartbreaking story of Lauren Landavazo, a vibrant 13-year-old whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless act of violence. We'll explore the devastating events of that fateful day, the chilling confession of her…
13-Year-Old's Life Cut Short by Obsessed Stalker: The Lauren Landavazo Case | PART 1 The Confession
In this podcast, we are looking into the heartbreaking story of Lauren Landavazo, a vibrant 13-year-old whose life was tragically cut short by a senseless act of violence. We'll explore the devastating events of that fateful day, the chilli…
Missing and Vulnerable: The Desperate Search for Diamond and her nephew King
This is the heartbreaking story of Diamond Bynum and her nephew, King Walker, who vanished without a trace in 2015 from Gary, Indiana. Diamond, a young woman with Prader-Willi Syndrome, and two-year-old King disappeared while under the care…
4 4 Years Later: The Haunting Questions of the Anaqua Springs CaseYears Later: The Haunting Questions of the Anaqua Springs Case
Four years have passed since the tragic deaths of Nichol Olsen and her two daughters, Alexa Montez and London Bribiescas, in their Anaqua Springs home. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled Nichol's death a suicide and her daughters' deat…
The Search for Tyler Goodrich: A Community's Unwavering Hope
November 3rd, 2023, 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich vanished without a trace after an argument with his husband. Leaving behind two adopted sons,  and a community in shock. Let’s dive into the perplexing details of his disappearance, and explor…
A Brutal Murder, a Burning Cabin, and a Family Torn Apart: The Bobbie Miller Mystery
In the quiet lakeside town of Gilford, New Hampshire, Roberta "Bobbie" Miller was brutally murdered in her own home. 14 years later, her case remains unsolved, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and a family shattered by grief and susp…
The Halloween Murder of Doreen Erbert and her Unborn Son | THE BIG BAD WOLF
On Halloween night, 1984, 8-month pregnant Doreen Erbert was home alone with her daughter Deanna. A knock at the door and the expectation of trick-or-treaters were instead met with a horrific sight.  A man wearing a wolf mask.  Doreen and h…
Where is the body of Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Husband arrested after pleading for her "safe" return
Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, was reported missing by her husband, Naresh Bhatt, on August 5th, 2024, although she had already been missing for several days. Following a series of unusual events and substantial evidence, Naresh was arrested for co…
The Henryetta Murders | 6 innocent lives taken by a MONSTER | KNIGHTS LAW 2.0
On May 1st, 2023, what began as a search for two teenage girls turned into a mass murder in McAlester, Oklahoma. Seven bodies were discovered on a remote property. The perpetrator of the crime took his own life, leaving the families not onl…
911 call from a brave survivor leads to the discovery of a SERIAL KILLER with a house of horrors
The events unfolded in 2019 in Ashland, Ohio, when a chilling 911 call triggered a series of discoveries that exposed a decade of horrifying crimes. Shawn Grate was found to have been keeping a woman captive in an abandoned home, and as the…
Truck found suspiciously torched in the wilderness | The disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa
If you have any information about Marshal’s whereabouts, his disappearance, or have any video footage from November of 2019, please contact Crime Stoppers or Lethbridge Police. LETHBRIDGE POLICE: 403-328-4444 CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-8477 …
The Grave Murder of Welkom Africa | The Case of Michael Van Eck and the sadistic couple behind it
April 4th, 2011, Michael Van Eck's dismembered remains were found buried in a shallow grave at the Welkom South African Cemetery. An investigation quickly led authorities to the last person he had been with. A young woman he met on the 2GO …
Kim Langwell | Woman missing for 25 yrs FINALLY found under her Ex boyfriends HOUSE | Never give up!
For 25 years, a team of investigators and a dedicated group of family members and strangers have fought to find missing Kimberly Langwell. Kimberly went missing in June of 1999 after she failed to come home to have dinner with her daughter …
Tyarra Williams | Vanished from her apartment parking lot after meeting with EX
In 2016 Tyarra Williams had just registered for classes at Guilford Tech and was ready to start the next chapter of her life. She spent the night with family and her boyfriend celebrating her accomplishments when suddenly she slipped out to…
Where is Jared McCulloch? | Truck found abandoned, on & over state lines with his dogs still inside
33-year-old Jared McCulloch headed from his home in Marion Louisianna on November 4th, 2023 to allegedly visit his son in Benton, Illinois. He never made it. Instead, his truck was found two days later just over the Illinois/Indiana state l…
The Tragic murder of 5 year old Nevaeh Buchanan
On May 25, 2009, 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan went missing while playing outside her apartment in Monroe, Michigan. Law enforcement immediately focused on two known sex offenders who were friends with Nevaeh's mother. However, after a two-wee…
Noah Presgrove found NUDE and mangled on the highway | Someone out there has a secret
Noah Presgrove, a 19-year-old, was found by the roadside on Hwy 81 in Terral, Oklahoma on Labor Day 2023. Initially deemed a hit-and-run, the authorities quickly shifted their focus to a suspicious death investigation. Noah had been at a 4-…
Belgian Backpacker vanishes in Australia | LE say misadventure, family & locals say FOUL PLAY
18-year-old Theo Hayez had only a few days left in his months-long backpacking adventure. He went out with fellow backpackers on May 31st, 2019 where he was ultimately booted from a bar. This left him alone in a place he was unfamiliar with…