In August of 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in the Quad Cities. There was no sign of a struggle, no clear witnesses, and no immediate ans…
In this episode, Crime Salad sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her two children to filicide, the act of a parent killing their own child. This conversation covers deeply sensitive topics, includi…
Parents’ rights should never outweigh a child’s right to be safe! #stopfilicide #filicideawareness #mentalhealthawareness For Alec, Lydia, and Rowan, this decision became catastrophic. This is not an easy story to hear. It carries a st…
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they u…
In 2001, Tracy Hill was 24 years old, a college student, and separated from her husband. She was trying to build a future for herself when, suddenly, she went missing. What followed was a desperate search, suspicions of foul play, and a cas…
In March of 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert disappeared from her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Stacey was vibrant, funny, and deeply loved by her family and friends. She had a smile that could brighten even the darkest room, and a spirit that …
On a snowy morning in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, a school worker made a puzzling discovery outside Greensburg Salem Middle School—a heavy garbage can lodged beneath his truck. What he found inside would unravel one of the most shocking cases…
On the night of April 17th in 1990, Deborah Waggoner had what seemed like an ordinary plan. Around 7 PM, she left her South Greensburg home in her faded green 1976 Chevrolet Malibu. She told her boyfriend, Charles Stader, that she was heade…
On West 97th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, tragedy struck when police discovered 16-month-old Jailyn Candelario unresponsive inside her Pack ‘N Play. First responders tried to save her, but it was too late—Jailyn was pronounced dead at the sc…
In October 2020, a person from Virginia traveled to a remote cabin in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, to meet Bob Lee Allen and Thomas Evans Gates—two individuals they had connected with online. What happened next turned a private arrangement i…
Most commonly known as Heather Turner—was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of the home she shared with her husband. The shower was still running, and she had a gunshot wound to the head. Heather's death happened at a time when seve…
On January 11, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Students discovered his sock-clad feet sticking out during gym class, prompting calls to 911. His mothe…
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SHOW WHEREVER YOU'RE LISTENING! IT'S BEEN HELPING OUR SHOW GROW. THANK YOU! A hundred years ago, being ‘different’ could land you in a lunatic asylum—places of abuse, neglect, and forgotten souls. In this episode of Weir…
PLEASE GIVE US A FOLLOW TO HELP GROW OUR SHOW WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING! ** Nearly 30 years have passed since Heather Teague vanished from a Kentucky beach, but her mother, Sarah, refuses to let her story be forgotten. While police claim …
In the summer of 1518, the people of Strasbourg started dancing… and just didn’t stop. No, seriously—they danced for days, some even to their deaths. Was it a curse? A case of mass hysteria? Or just some really bad moldy bread? In this fun…
Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. In February 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared while walking to school in Escondido, Calif…
When Irish father Jason Corbett relocated to North Carolina with his two children, it was meant to be a fresh chapter after the tragic loss of his first wife, Mags. He eventually married Molly Martens, an American woman hired to help care f…
In the 1990s, Knoxville’s ‘Zoo Man’ wasn’t just caring for elephants—he was hiding horrific secrets. Thomas Huskey was accused of attacking sex workers and eventually linked to multiple murders. His shocking defense? Multiple personalities…
In this episode of Crime Salad, we’re diving into the heartbreaking story of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin—a devoted mother, talented pastry chef, and vibrant woman whose life was cut short on July 9, 1993. What happened that night in Sedona, …
On May 28, 2022, 19-year-old Dylan Rounds vanished in the Utah desert—his life and dreams of building something of his own were cut short by senseless violence. In today’s episode, we reflect on the impact of Dylan’s story, where the case s…
On May 8, 2025, a teenage girl arrived at a Wawa convenience store in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. Her shaved head and scarred-up wrists clearly told a story that something was wrong. She wasn’t there to grab a snack or fill up a ga…
We’d love to hear your perspective on Anthony’s story. Do you think Anthony Godby Johnson was a real teenage boy who was unfairly discredited? Or do you believe that Vicki Johnson, or maybe even someone else entirely, made the whole thing …
In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping plaza in 1989 and later found murdered in a rural Ashland County field. We’…
Amy Diane Homan McGee did everything she could to escape the grip of abuse—seeking protection through the courts and local police. In a moment of “enough is enough,” she tried to build a life of safety and peace for herself and her childre…
Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic de…
Born on September 7, 2019, Journey—referred to as J.G. in legal documents—had a heartbreaking start to life in Tulare County, California. It didn’t take long for Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) to begin receiving multiple report…
In this episode we investigate the heartbreaking disappearance and tragic fate of Kei’Mani Latigue, a 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose story devastated her family and community. As new information and interviews with Kei’Mani’s lov…
Natalia Grace was once described as a child straight out of a horror movie — a Ukrainian orphan accused of lying about her age, abandoned by her adoptive family, and cast into a storm of suspicion and media frenzy. But behind the headlines…
What really happened in Room 22 of Patty’s Lodge in the quiet town of Canandaigua, New York? When 24-year-old Sam Nordquist boarded a flight to meet someone he’d connected with online, he carried with him nothing but hope. Known by everyon…
A desperate 32-year-old man who risked everything to escape the nightmare he'd been trapped in for years. His prison: a locked room inside a quiet house in Waterbury, Connecticut. Starved, abused, and neglected, he weighed just 68 pounds…
In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic story of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, who was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room on February 5, 2025, while covering Super Bowl LIX. Surveill…
It’s been nearly fifteen years since Tanya Zuvers last saw her three sons—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton. But instead of a long-awaited reunion, she’s now standing in a Lenawee County probate courtroom in Michigan, alongside her at…
A middle-aged man with graying hair leaned against his balcony railing, taking in the familiar seaside view. The waves crashed gently against the shore, a sight he had admired for years. He let out a quiet chuckle, bringing a thick cigar to…
Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, connected by a common theme—infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tra…
On January 3rd, 1971, sixteen-year-old Angela Brandt was curled up in front of her family’s new color TV, getting settled back into their home located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after having spent two weeks vacationing in Florida. That eveni…
In Part 2 of Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, we dive into the twisted motives, the hired hitman, and the decades-long pursuit of justice for a woman who deserved so much more. Power, greed, and a cold-blooded plan…
Lita Gail McClinton was the embodiment of grace, ambition, and charm—a young woman deeply loved by her family and admired in Atlanta’s elite social circles. But beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect life, a storm was brewing. In thi…
In 1986, Nancy Daugherty’s life was stolen, leaving behind a haunting mystery that stretched on for decades. With no leads and DNA testing providing no matches, her case went cold—until an unexpected forensic breakthrough in 2020 changed ev…
On the evening of August 2, 2015, at a Speedway gas station near Columbus, Ohio, life changed forever for 31-year-old Judy Malinowski. What started as an ordinary summer night ended in horror when her then-boyfriend, Michael Slager, committ…
In this chilling episode, we unravel the infamous Sharon Nelson murder case, a tale of deceit, betrayal, and fatal ambition set in Trinidad, Colorado. After the crushed remnants of Perry Nelson’s VW are discovered, questions about his disap…