Carolina Crimes
The only podcast dedicated solely to crimes committed in South Carolina!lTwo South Carolina natives and true crime enthusiasts have teamed up to examine some of the most heinous and shocking crimes ever committed in the Palmetto State.
Episodes
EPISODE 242: "The Evil Trap": The Murder of Julian Williams
In 2017, a beloved young man who had a remarkable comeback story was the victim of an evil trap. What he thought would be an innocent meet up with a young lady did not go as planned. His loving family frantically searched for him until the …
EPISODE 241: " The Spouse Strangler of Sharon": The Murder of Faye Wilson King
In a case that captured national attention in 1929, a beautiful young schoolteacher went missing one Friday afternoon. Her husband was ill and in bed all day, at least according to him. This week we cover the scandal that spurred legend, lo…
EPISODE 240: "The Peril of the Peddler": The Murder of Abram Surasky
At the turn of 20th century, a sucessful peddler in Aiken county was well liked and respected by most, but not all. A customer on his route developed a deep seeded and irrational hatred for the man and acted on it one fateful day in 1903. T…
EPISODE 239: "The Mill Hill Murders": The Tragedy of The Johnson Family
In 1993, an elderly couple along with their adult son lived peacefully in Spartanburg County. The mother, Mary, served as a care taker and was beloved in her small community. That's why it was all the more shocking when tragedy befell their…
EPISODE 238: "The RV From Hell": The Murders of Daniel Swanson and Trooper Bruce Smalls
What started as a getaway to Florida for one Virginia businessman ended in drunken tragedy for two men after hitchhikers were introduced to the equation. A rolling party, complete with drugs and debauchery turned fatal and the trip to The S…
EPISODE 237: "Murder at the Motel": Cypress Noonan
In September of 2020, Jasper County 911 received a disturbing call from a local motel. A young girl was found shot while propped up in the bed. Conflicting narratives, extra "detailed" alibis and mind games led authorities to the party resp…
EPISODE 236: "The Pulpit Predator": Dale Richardson
In 2011, a young lady made a shocking report to N. Charleston Police detailing how she had been kidnapped and attacked. As shocked as they were, the real surprise came when they realized who the suspect was. Charges ramped up when more wome…
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.