Criminal/Cryptid
True crime and folklore fans, Katie Mackey and Dev Carroll get together each week to share crime stories and urban legends that fascinate them
Episodes
03x06: It's actually been so long, I don't know what to call this
After yet another break, Dev covers the tragic, yet pivotal story of Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed over a barely $2 bottle of juice.Katie tells us about the Nunnehi, the traveler spirit people of the Cherokee nation…
03x05: A Cougar, You Say
Katie starts us off with the case of Tupac Shakur and Dev tells us the history of the Appalachian Wampus Cat
03x04: They're just little guys
Dev goes over the tragic story of Andrea Yates and why mental health is so important for everyone, especially mothers. Katie talks about the Menehune and their impressive structures in Hawaii.Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental h…
03x03: Big Balls
Katie tells the story of Emma Walker and Dev tells us all about the Pom Poko origins! (Tanuki)Follow us on social media:Instagram: Crime_CryptidTwitter (X): @Crime_Cryptid
03x02: Tear Strained Trails
In today's episode, Dev tells us all about Bloody Babs and Katie talks about what it really means to be a Squonk.
03x01: We're Yappers
Katie discusses the tragic story of Amy Carnevale. Dev tells us the tale of Oscar, the infamous Beast of BuscoDomestic Abuse Resources:https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/2016/10/42-domestic-violence-warning-signs/ https://www.liveyourdream…
02x13: WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'AND THEN'?
Now available on Apple Podcasts!Katie talks the love triangle between Steven Beard, Celeste Beard, and Tracey Tarlton that's not entirely a love triangle. Dev tells us about Mr. Cold "The Smiley Man" and he is terrifying.Follow us on social…
02x12: That's Not Very Ca$hmoney
Dev tells us what radium can do to the body and the famous case of the Radium Girls. Katie tells some of Scotland's most famous ghost stories, featuring the Kinmount Straight and the Lady Ghosts of Crathes Castle.Follow us on Social Media!I…
02x11: The Bell Witch Menace
After yet another hiatus, (we're sorry) Katie discusses the very strange disappearance of Mitchell Dale Stehling and Dev tells us about the menace, the quirky, the downright bitch that is the Bell Witch.,
02x10: Would You Still Love Me If I Was The Bear Lake Monster?
Dev gives us all the details of the gruesome Fritzl case while Katie takes a hard U-ie and tells the story of the Bear Lake Monster
02x09: Tummy Time!
TW: Infant deathThis week, Katie talks about the gruesome story of the United Kingdom's most notorious child serial killer to date. And Dev gives us the deets on the modern day vampire's ancestor, the strigoi.
02x08: We're Gore Girls
This week, Dev tells us about the questionable relationship between the Papin Sisters of France and their gruesome crime. Katie tells the tale of the Virginia Urban Legend, The Bunnyman, and how the internet affected the story told today.
02x07: An Absolute Menace
This week, Katie tells us about the mysterious case of the missing Bobby Dunbar. Dev talks about the Chupacabra of North, Central, and South America.Please donate to the Charley Project to help missing persons:https://charleyproject.org/
02x06: This may be a weird one
This week Dev talks about the murder of Anna Bachmeier and her mother's vengeance. Katie tells the story of the Kushtaka and its roots within the Tlingit tribe of the Pacific Northwest Coast. TW: Male mutilation, animal violence
02x05: This isn't about his career
This week, Katie talks about the Ex-Auburn Cheerleader Attempted Murder and Dev talks about the Basilisk.
02x04: 14 Karat Hoodlums
Dev tells us about a Mafia Cookout gone wrong and Katie goes over one of the internet's most infamous urban legends.
02x03: Positivity helps, y'know?
In this weeks episode, Katie brings attention to the disappearance of 8-year old, Relisha Rudd. Meanwhile, Dev goes over the recently viral Filipino aswang creature, the Mananaggal.TW: Young victim, Suicide, Pregnancy---------If you or some…
02x02: Don't Lose Your Head
Look at us being consistent. Go us. In this week's episode, Dev tells the tale of the infuriating abduction of Denise Huskins while Katie drops the deets on the Dullahan; an Irish legend which is the inspiration for the modern concept of th…
02x01: We're Back!
Did you think we stopped forever? Nope, just procrastinating. This week, Katie goes over the disappearance of Carlee Russell and Dev gives us the deets on the Devil's Tramping Ground, located in North Carolina
01x13: Bobs and Rocks
This week, Katie goes over the survivor story of Lisa McVey and Dev explains why you shouldn't take rocks from Hawaiian lands.
01x12: Germany's Weird Bird
Katie tells the story of Willem Van Eijke of Holland and Dev shares the french origins of the supposed werewolf and a chicken with some strange features.
01x11: Banished to Serbia
Dev tells the tragic story of Ursula Herrmann, a victim of a kidnapping gone wrong. At the same time, Katie stacks up Belgian and French folklore with three strange creatures and their tales.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @Crime_Cryptid
01x10: RIP Hagrid
This week, Katie dives into the tragedy of the Stalag Luft III great prison escape and Dev makes a tribute to Robbie Coltrane, In honor of his recent death, with the origins of a creature from JK Rowling's Fantastical Beasts series.Criminal…
01x09: Do Not Eat The Fried Worms
Dev talks about the series of events leading to the re0opening of the Göhrde Forest murders, and Katie talks about the elusive Czech cryptid, the "Springman".
01x08: Don't Be Picky
Officially back to recording, Katie gives the details of the German cold case, The Hinterkaifeck murders, and Dev gets into the many forms of the Changeling.
01x07: Bump Bump Bump in The Knight
(Recorded 6/4/2022) Pre-Hiatus Katie and Dev talk about Australia's first female "life-without-parole" criminal, Katherine Knight, and the elusive Igopogo cryptid.
01x06: Hot Damn! It's The Frog Man!
We're Back!Recorded on 6/2/22, Katie and Dev talk about the crime that inspired the Hulu series, Candy, and Ohio's very own Frog Men.
01x05: Damn Diane
In this episode, Dev talks about the damning case of Diane Downs, and Katie gives the history of sea serpents and their origins.
01x04: Full Circle
This week, Katie tells the tale of East-Texas killer, Jerry Walter McFadden, and Dev follows up with the Washington legend of Batsquatch.
01x03: Red Flag Michael
Katie delves into the gruesome Hollywood Ripper and Dev discusses the odd Illinois-based Enfield Horror.
01x02: Too many 'M's
In this week's episode, Katie dives into the infamous Mothman and Dev discusses the strange case of the "Morris and Morris" murders
01x01: F*ck you, Michael
In the first episode, Dev tells us about the Boo Hag from Gullah culture and Katie discusses the infamous "Daddy hurt Mommy" case of Bonnie Haim.