It’s about time you heard a true crime podcast from two educated women in the field. Each holding degrees in criminal justice, Allie and Abby are currently working in the criminal justice system. These two young, excited and educated women set out to share with you true crime stories, from old and current, small town and national headlines. We invite you to hang out with us as we dig into these crimes, criminal justice theory, psychology & sociology, discuss mental health and substance use, the legal proceedings around these kinds of cases, and everything in between - while offering some mu...
Episode 189: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1)In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from San Antonio, TX. His mother and older siblings kept up the search, but it yielded nothing. Nicky was a troubled kid and was qu…
Episode 188: Attack at the MansionIn Hillsboro, California on February 2, 1985, teenagers Laurie McKenna and Jeanine Grinsell were curious about the local, vacant mansion nearby. They had heard from other classmates that they could go for a…
Episode 187: CJ Short: Tactics of SurveillanceWelcome to another CJ short! In this episode, we talk about different law enforcement and independent agencies’ tactics and approaches to surveillance. We discuss how they work, who can be surve…
Episode 186: The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela HammondAngela Hammond was only 20 years old when she disappeared. Angie and her fiance Rob were excited for the next chapter in their lives; they were having a baby. On the night of Ap…
Episode 185: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3)In the third part of this series, we focus on the conclusion of the trial, and all of the aftermath. With Karen acquitted, we talk about what might be next for her, and what, hop…
Episode 184: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2)In this episode, we focus on the trials. We discuss the investigation further, the evidence presented, and the theories put forth by both the prosecution and defense. We look at …
Episode 183: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 1)In the first episode of this series, we go over the very basics: John O’Keefe and Karen Read, their backgrounds and early dating. We discuss the general events of the night in qu…
Episode 182: The Murder of Gianni VersaceGianni Versace is a household name in the fashion world; he was an out queer man who built a fashion empire from the ground up. Gianni’s life was cut short when he was gunned down on the front steps …
Episode 181: The Unsolved Murder of Judy SmithIn April 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband on a work trip to Philadelphia, PA. While he attended meetings, she planned to sight see and they’d join up in the evening. On the second day of…
Episode 180: Diane Zamora & David GrahamDiane Zamora and David Graham were teenagers with shared interests and goals, and fell in love. Diane fell hard for him, but David’s eyes wandered. When Diane learned the name of the girl David had ch…
Episode 179: The Horrific Murder of Reagan TokesReagan Tokes was a 21 year old senior in college, eager to graduate and excited to begin the next chapter of her life. Reagan was beautiful, energetic, hard working, kind and motivated; she wa…
Episode 178: Courtney Clenney & the Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 2)In this episode, we discuss the legal proceedings so far, Courtney's Family's involvement, and further details of the investigation. We also discuss the realities of intimat…
Episode 177: Courtney Clenney & The Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 1)Courtney Clenney, an Instagram and OnlyFans model, personal trainer and influencer, seemed to have it all: the money, the looks, and an attractive and successful boyfriend i…
Episode 176: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 3)Welcome to the third and final part of this series! In this episode, we discuss the investigators’ efforts in tracking down John List, their appeal to America’s Most Wanted, the call that …
Episode 175: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 2)In part 2 of this series, we cover what really happened at the mansion in Westfield, the discovery of the bodies, and where John began anew. He lived as Robert (Bob) Clark, a stoic middle …
Episode 174: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 1)John List was a husband, a father, and a successful accountant. Firm in his religious beliefs, he led a disciplined life with strict adherence to his faith, that is, until one November day …
Episode 173: The Death of Amy FanionBrian and Amy Fanion were a seemingly happy couple, had raised their kids, and were looking forward to the calm that retirement would bring. Brian was a detective in their town, Westfield, MA, and Amy had…
Episode 172: The Murder of Joleen CummingsJoleen Cummings was a beautiful and energetic hair stylist and mother of 3. She was family oriented and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to spend time with her children, which made alarm bells ring when…
Episode 171: The Coin Shop Killer: Part 2In part 2, we pick up where we left off, the Sinclair’s had relocated to an isolated cabin in Alaska before Charles left again to commit his final murders. In this episode, we cover those murders, th…
Episode 170: The Coin Shop Killer: Part 1Charles Sinclair led a seemingly normal life; he had a wife, two children, and owned a rare coin shop in New Mexico. After a fire destroyed the shop, the family moved.. And moved again. And again. Hi…
Episode 169: Russia’s Ripper GrannyWe begin our episode with some true crime news regarding Casey Anthony, ‘Ghost Adventures‘ host Aaron Goodwin, Grant Amato and Karen Read. Our case brings us to Russia, where Tamara Samsonova lived with he…
Episode 168: Marie Moore, the Murder of Theresa FeuryToday’s episode brings us to Marie Moore, who committed unspeakable acts against children in the name of Billy Joel. Yes, you read that correctly. Marie had one child, a daughter named Ta…
Episode 167: Portsmouth Beauty School MurdersOur episode takes us back to the 1980s in Portsmouth, NH; a small coastal city and one of the oldest in New Hampshire. Laura Kemptin was a 23 year old student at the Portsmouth Beauty School, as …
Episode 166: Larry and Bianca RudolphLarry Rudolph was a successful dentist with several practices in the Pittsburg, PA area, and he and his wife Bianca had recently relocated to Arizona to live out their golden years. The couple had two gr…
Episode 165: The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 3)In our 3rd and final part of this series, we cover the trial, and all that was uncovered during it. The trial includes testimony by Jodi herself, and her new version of what rea…
Episode 164: The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 2)In part 2, we cover the discovery of Travis Alexander’s body, the extent of his injuries, and the initial investigation into his murder. Jodi claims to have been with her new bo…
Episode 163: Jodi Arias; The Murder of Travis Alexander (Part 1)In part 1 of this series, we dive into the backgrounds of Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias. Travis grew up in a troubled home, saved by his grandmother who introduced him to the…
Episode 162: Kimberly Cargill; The Murder of Cherry WalkerKimberly Cargill focused on appearances, wanting to ensure that she and her children played the part of a perfect family. They were anything but perfect. Behind Kim’s thin veil of pe…
Episode 161: Cheshire Home InvasionThe Petit family was chosen at random by two perpetrators who intended to burglarize their home and take off. Once they broke into the home, their plans seemingly changed. Even once they got what they had …
Episode 160: The Murder of Kelly EckartOn September 26, 1997, 18-year-old Kelly Eckart was finishing her evening shift at the local Walmart. She worked there part time as she put herself through school. She left a little after 11pm to head…
Episode 159: The Murder of Hannah GrahamOn September 13, 2014, Hannah Graham went out for drinks with friends to kick off the start of her sophomore year of college, but she never made it home. Her body was soon discovered not far from wher…
Episode 158: The Slender Man StabbingIn 2014, the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin was shaken to its core when two 12 year olds tried to murder their fellow classmate and friend. Payton Leutner was viciously attacked by her friends Morgan Geyser…
Episode 157: Hudler Tree Farm MurdersRon Hudler poured his heart and soul into the farm that had been in his family for generations. He had turned it into a Christmas tree farm, and it was a huge success. He employed many locals, and always…
Episode 156: Christmas Case CharcuterieIn today’s episode, Abby and Allie select and review a handful of cases covered before by the podcast from fetal abductions to massacres. These cases are all relevant to the time of year, or holiday, a…
Episode 155: The Murder of Tracey NeilsonTracey Neilson was an incredible young woman; kind, friendly, genuine, and hard working. She had just married the love of her life in the summer of 1980, and the newlyweds had just begun their lives…
Episode 154: The Disappearance of the Sodder ChildrenOn Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family residence was reduced to debris after a fire burned it to the ground. George and Jennie Sodder woke just after 1:30am Christmas morning to the sme…
Episode 153: The Dardeen Family MurdersWe return to our regularly scheduled programming this week as we dive into a horrific true crime case. The case of the Dardeen family murders is heartbreaking, and without true closure. In fact, it was…
Episode 152: Teal Swan: Part 4 RoundtableIn our fourth and final episode in our Teal Swan series, we have a roundtable discussion about Teal, her followers, her claims, her practices, the impact and the ethical concerns around it all. We di…
Episode 151: Teal Swan: Part 3In episode 3 of our Teal Swan series, we take a deep dive into what really happens at her retreats, and the expectations that followers must live up to. We discuss what part ethics play in this treatment, our v…
Episode 150: Teal Swan: Part 2In episode 2 of our Teal Swan series, we dive more into Teal, her background, and her claims. We discuss her early life, supplemented with input from those who knew her best, and some of the tools and courses a…