Crime Connections
Join Jackie and Sarah as they come together to bring awareness to unsolved or forgotten cases from all over the United States. They lay out the facts, investigate the theories, and ask the public for help in this True Crime podcast.
Episodes
LaQuanta Riley
LaQuanta Riley was just 18 years old when she vanished into the night on December 7, 2003, in Montgomery, Alabama. One mysterious phone call, one step out the door, and she was gone. Witnesses saw her get into a dark-colored car, then nothi…
Helltown
Bonus Episode This week, we’re taking you deep into the woods of Ohio to uncover one of the state’s most haunted legends- Helltown. Once a quiet little village, Boston Township was forced to evacuate in 1974… but the town was never torn dow…
Tammy Lowe
In June 1987, an unidentified young woman’s body was found burning behind an auto shop in Toledo, Ohio. For decades, she remained a Jane Doe, her name, her story, forgotten. Thanks to genetic genealogy and DNA uploaded by her cousin, she ha…
Kara Nichols
In 2012, 19-year-old Kara Nichols vanished after telling friends she was headed to a modeling shoot in Denver. For nearly a decade, her disappearance remained a mystery—no answers, no closure. Then, almost ten years later, her remains were …
Janet Shirar
In May of 1980, 29-year-old special education teacher Janet Shirar was found dead in her Kokomo, Indiana apartment under disturbing and mysterious circumstances. With no sign of forced entry, no arrests, and no solid leads, her case remains…
Sandra Cantu
On March 27th, 2009, 8-year-old Sandra Cantu went missing from the Orchard Estates mobile home park in Tracy, California. Surveillance footage showed her happily walking through the neighborhood just hours before she vanished. A massive sea…
Amber Hagerman
In 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas. A witness saw her taken by a man in a black pickup truck, but despite a fast response, her body was found days later in a nearby creek. Her killer ha…
Cindy Song
Cindy Song was a 21-year-old Penn State student who vanished without a trace after a Halloween party in 2001. She was dropped off at her apartment around 4 a.m. and was never seen again. Her purse, keys, and ID were missing, but her phone a…
Chelsea Johnson
On April 15th, 2012, 15-year-old Chelsea Johnson was found brutally stabbed to death in a shallow creek near the apartment she shared with her mother in Fairfield, Ohio. The crime scene, compromised by water and exposure, offered little in …
James Valdez
In June 2021, 47-year-old James Valdez left his home after a heated argument with his wife. Days later, his vehicle was found abandoned near a secluded swimming hole in Sugar Grove, Arkansas—with the engine dismantled, his personal belongin…
Gabby Petito Netflix Special
In this weeks episode we watched and discussed the American Murder: Gabby Petito Netflix special. This documentary unraveled never-before-seen details that gave uds a deeper look into the heartbreaking case that captured national attention…
Chance Englebert
On July 6, 2019, 25-year-old Chance Englebert vanished without a trace in Gering, Nebraska. After an argument with his in-laws, Chance left on foot around 7:00 PM. Despite extensive searches, no trace of Chance has ever been found. Suspici…
Update #4 Thomas and Angela Strussion, Delphi Murders, and the Idaho College Murders
In this episode we’re diving into some big updates in three major cases we have covered: the shocking murder of Thomas and Angela Strussion, the long-awaited developments in the Delphi Murders, and the latest legal twists in the Idaho Colle…
Teekah Lewis
On January 23, 1999, two-year-old Teekah Lewis vanished from the New Frontier Bowling Alley in Tacoma, WA. Despite a massive search and ongoing investigations, she has never been found. Witnesses reported seeing a maroon Pontiac Grand Am sp…
Johnny Gosch
On a quiet Sunday morning, September 5th, 1982, 12-year-old Johnny Gosch vanished while delivering newspapers in West Des Moines, Iowa. His abandoned wagon, still filled with papers, was the only trace left behind. Convinced their son was a…
Jayme Closs
On October 15, 2018, 13-year-old Jayme Closs was abducted from her home in Barron, Wisconsin, after her parents were brutally murdered. The suspect, Jake Patterson, had meticulously planned the crime after spotting Jayme by chance. For 88 l…
The Cook Brothers
The Cook brothers, Anthony and Nathaniel, terrorized Toledo, Ohio, from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. Together, they committed a string of brutal crimes, including murders, rapes, and violent assaults. Their victims ranged from young c…
Mica Miller
30 year old, Mica Miller, was found dead on April 27 at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina. Her death was ruled a suicide, but troubling allegations have surfaced. From claims of abuse by her estranged husband to disturbing incidents…
Tyler Davis
On February 29, 2019, Tyler Davis vanished after a night out in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Brittany, and their friend. The group had spent the evening celebrating at a local restaurant and bars before returning to their hotel. In the ea…
Tom Phillips
In 2021, Tom Phillips disappeared into New Zealand's rugged Waikato wilderness with his three children, Ember, Maverick, and Jayda. Despite extensive searches and fleeting sightings, including a recent encounter caught on camera, the family…
JonBenét Ramsey Netflix Documentary
This year marks 28 years since the tragic murder of JonBenét Ramsey. Join Leah and Jackie on Crime Connections as we dive  into this haunting case and break down the details of the new Netflix documentary. From the twists and turns of the i…
The Skelton Brothers
In 2010, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton vanished without a trace while in the care of their father, John Skelton. What began as a custody battle between John and their mother, Tanya, quickly spiraled into a heartbreaking mystery. Fro…
Erica Baker
On February 7th, 1999, 10 year old Erica Baker was out walking her aunt’s dog in a park in Kettering, Ohio, when she vanished without a trace. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery, leaving her family devastated and desperate for …
Nevaeh Buchanan
On May 24, 2009, 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan disappeared while playing outside her home at the Charlotte Arms Apartments in Monroe, Michigan. What began as a normal Sunday evening on Memorial Day weekend turned into a nightmare for her famil…
Thomas + Angela Strussion
On September 21st, 2021, Thomas and Angela Strussion were found murdered in their home after a fire broke out on their property in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Firefighters initially responded to what seemed like a routine blaze, but when…
Brittanee Drexel
In 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel went missing during a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. For over a decade, her family held onto hope, despite few leads and haunting rumors. In 2022, a major break finally came: Raymond Moody, a known …
Roberta "Bobbie" Miller
On November 1st, 2010, Bobbie Miller was tragically found murdered in her New Hampshire home. Bobbie, who had been in the midst of a difficult divorce, was last seen alive on Halloween, just hours before she was brutally shot in her kitchen…
Ronald Sisman + Elizabeth Platzman
On Halloween night in 1981, photographer Ronald Sisman and college art student Elizabeth Platzman were brutally murdered in their Chelsea duplex. A group of masked intruders stormed in, torturing the couple before executing them. The crime …
James Worley Part II
In 2016, Sierah Joughin, a 20-year-old college student, was riding her bike home through rural Ohio when she was brutally attacked and abducted by James Worley. This was no random crime—Worley had carefully planned his assault, taking Siera…
James Worley
In 1995, 19-year-old Tabitha Guth vanished in Toledo, Ohio, only to be found murdered a month later. At the time, investigators struggled to find solid leads, and the case went cold. However, when authorities began to connect the dots with …
Catch Up #3
This week, we’re diving into updates on some of the cases we've covered. Get the latest developments on Katelyn Markham, Toyah Cordingley, the Delphi Murders, the Idaho University Killings, and Gabby Petito. Tune in for the newest details a…
Dee Warner
In April 2021, 52-year-old Dee Warner vanished from her home in Tipton, Michigan, leaving behind her car, her phone, and countless questions. Her daughter Rikkel discovered her missing that Sunday morning, sparking a desperate search that w…
Dee Warner
In April 2021, 52-year-old Dee Warner vanished from her home in Tipton, Michigan, leaving behind her car, her phone, and countless questions. Her daughter Rikkel discovered her missing that Sunday morning, sparking a desperate search that w…
Priscilla Johnson
Join us as we delve into the disturbing and unsolved case of Priscilla Johnson, a 32-year-old woman whose life was brutally cut short after a New Year’s Eve celebration in 2002. Priscilla spent the evening with friends and was dropped off a…
Zach Porter
In the summer of 2013, 25-year-old Zachary Porter sold his BMW for a motorcycle and cash via Craigslist. Weeks later, the buyer wanted to repurchase the bike. On July 23, Zach drove to meet the buyer, who was supposed to give him a ride bac…
Bardstown Part II
On July 3, 2015, Crystal Rogers and Brooks Houck visited his family's farm before returning home. The next morning, Crystal was gone. Brooks claimed he last saw her the night before, but he did not report her missing. On July 5, Crystal's …
Bardstown Part I
In this episode, we delve into the harrowing decade that began on May 25th, 2013, in the tight-knit town of Bardstown, Kentucky. This peaceful community was shattered by the ambush and murder of officer Jason Ellis, a dedicated K-9 officer.…
Shonda Townsend
On July 4, 2010, Shonda Townsend spent a festive day with friends and family in Mineral Wells, Texas. After a cookout, swimming, and fireworks, she left to return to her home in Perrin, Texas, where she lived with her mother and 2-year-old …
Katelyn Markham
Today we delve into the tragic and perplexing case of Katelyn Markham. On August 14th, 2011, Katelyn vanished from her home in Fairfield, Ohio, leaving her family and friends in a state of anguish. Their relentless search for answers turned…
John Doe
On Valentine’s Day 1975, a couple found the body of a teenage boy hanging from a tree along Highway 23, south of Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The boy, around 16-17 years old, 6 feet tall, and 160 pounds, had brown hair, brown eyes, and slightl…