Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast
Killer Queens is a personality-driven true crime show hosted by two millennial besties who bring their research, realness, and 90s nostalgia to every case. Heartfelt, hilarious, and highly researched — it’s true crime you can trust, with hosts you’d trust to watch your kids… or keep your secrets. Whether we’re decoding cold cases or dragging sketchy investigations, we bring empathy, chaos, and a few too many Friends references. We unpack true crime with heart, jokes, legal context, and just the right amount of rage - one case (and one hot take) at a time.For bonus episodes and premium co...
Episodes
Bad Influence, Ep. 2: #Crush — The Dark Side of Online Obsession
When a teenage influencer sparks an online crush, the line between fan and follower blurs—and the fallout turns dark. In Episode 2 of Bad Influence, we dive into the story of Piper Rockelle’s fanbase, the parasocial relationships that forme…
BONUS: We're Getting a New Name!
If you’ve caught our latest socials, you already know — we’re stepping into a new era and giving the show a glow-up! 🎉 Killer Queens will always hold a special place in our hearts, but without Tori, things are different. Instead of trying …
#Momager Mayhem: The Dark Truth Behind Piper Rockelle’s YouTube Fame (Bad Influence Ep. 1 Recap)
What do you get when you mix a YouTube-famous 10-year-old, an overbearing stage mom, and millions of views? You get Piper Rockelle, The Squad, and the chaos of Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing—Netflix’s docuseries that exposes t…
Dead in the Water: Nathan Carman, Family Fortune & the Fatal Fishing Trip
A real-life maritime mystery meets true crime tragedy in this jaw-dropping case that rocked the Northeast. In 2016, Nathan Carman was rescued from a life raft after a supposed boating accident that left his mother, Linda, missing at sea. Bu…
Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster | Netflix Doc Recap & Breakdown
Join us as we dive deep into Netflix’s new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster — the true story behind the 2023 implosion that left five passengers dead and the entire world watching. We’re breaking down the sub’s flawed …
Bonus: Spilling the Friendship Tea with Tyrella and Nikita (Killer Queens Q&A)
Bonus Episode: Meet Nikita! In this special bonus episode from our TTTTY series (Time to Talk to You), we’re flipping the script and putting new co-host Nikita in the hot seat! From her first impressions of Tyrella to her most toxic traits,…
Trainwreck at Sea: The Poop Cruise Disaster
In 2013, a Carnival cruise set sail for paradise—and ended up a floating biohazard. Toilets overflowed, food ran out, air conditioning died, and over 4,000 people were trapped at sea… literally marinating in sewage. We break down the Netfli…
The Sleepwalking Killer? The Bizarre Case of Joseph Anthony Mitchell
TW: Child Murder In the early morning hours of September 22, 2010, Christine Perolini’s world was shattered when her 13-year-old daughter ran into her bedroom screaming, “Daddy’s trying to hurt us!” Minutes later, Christine’s 4-year-old son…
America's OG Backstabber- Benedict Arnold (Founding Felons)
He was Washington’s ride-or-die… until he ghosted the Revolution for 20K and a pension." Benedict Arnold didn’t just switch sides—he planned to sell out West Point while hosting George Washington for dinner. Oh, and his wife? Was probably t…
She Screamed for Help: The Murder of Andrea DelVesco at UCLA
A promising UCLA senior, a late-night scream, and a horrifying failure to act. This is the story of Andrea DelVesco—and the system that let her down. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to …
378: The Colonial Parkway Murders: A Scenic Road, a Hidden Killer
Between 1986 and 1989, a series of couples were murdered or vanished along Virginia’s Colonial Parkway — a scenic stretch that became a deadly hunting ground. In this episode, we break down each victim’s story, the bizarre crime scenes, and…
Karen Read Trial: Full Commonwealth Closing Argument Recap + Commentary
In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down Hank Brennan’s full closing argument in the Karen Read trial—and y’all, it’s a ride. From “she was drunk so she must’ve done it” to “she didn’t mean to hit him… but maybe she was enraged and wanted…
Bonus: Karen Read Trial: Full Defense Closing Argument Recap + Commentary
In this bonus episode, Tyrella breaks down the entire defense closing argument from this morning in the Karen Read trial. Defense attorney Alan Jackson pulled no punches — calling out the lack of hard evidence, inconsistencies in the invest…
Danielle Thomas: The 911 Call They Never Answered
In the early morning hours of June 24th, 2012, 27-year-old Danielle Thomas called 911 from her apartment in Queens. She didn’t speak directly to the call taker, but she could be heard pleading for help in the background. Her boyfriend, Jaso…
Too Young to Run: The Murder of Annie Kasprzak
Anne "Annie" Kasprzak was a typical teenager in many ways, but she also had struggles many teens don’t face. She went through the foster care system for many years before finding her adoptive family. Because of this, she had a hard time t…
Who Shot Officer Martin Ganz? How the "Sunglasses Bandit" Became a Cop Killer
In December of 1993, Officer Martin Ganz was on patrol when he pulled over a car for a traffic violation. As he went to make contact with the driver, shots rang out, and as Officer Ganz tried to retreat, the driver followed him, executing …
Unsolved- The Springfield Three
In the early morning hours of June 7th, 1992, 18-year-old Stacy McCall and 19-year-old Suzie Streeter left a high school graduation party and returned to Suzie’s house to spend the night. When their friends and family came looking for them …
BONUS: The Karen Read Case Explained — Prosecution vs. Defense
In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down the two drastically different narratives at the heart of the Karen Read case — one that’s captured national headlines and divided a Massachusetts town. The prosecution says Read struck her boyfrien…
The Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, Salem Massachusetts was overrun by the Devil himself. Or that’s what the Puritan men running the Massachusetts Bay Colony believed. Hundreds of men and women, mostly women, were accused of witchcraft, and more often than not, by …
Tickled- The Dark Side of Competitive Tickling
Today’s episode is going to be different from what we usually cover. We’re not going to talk about murder or kidnapping, but instead we are going into a different direction, venturing into the bizarre and unusual. We are going into the wo…
Lori Vallow's Shocking Closing Argument: Did She Conspire to Kill Murder Charles Vallow?
*Episode Note: She has been found guilty since the recording of this episode. Want more trial recaps? Follow us on YouTube! Lori Vallow's defense shocked the courtroom as she repeated the haunting phrase, “My husband, my husband,” during …
The Disappearance of Madalina Cojocari (Unsolved)
On December 15th, 2022, Diana Cojocari arrived for a scheduled meeting at her daughter’s middle school with the guidance counselor in Cornelius, North Carolina. Her 11-year-old daughter, Madalina, hadn’t been to school in more than 3 weeks.…
369: Daniel Laplante [Man in the Walls?]
In 1986 in a small town in Massachusetts, the Bowen family was grieving the loss of their mother and wife after a battle with cancer. The two teenage girls spent a lot of time in the home alone while their father, Frank, was at work. They…
The Murder of Lanell Barsock
In June of 2010, La’Rene Austin rushed into the Palmdale Sheriff’s Office saying that she found her best friend Lanell Barsock dead in her garage. She was covered in blood and frantic. She spoke with detectives and was able to tell them t…
True Crime Podcasters Discuss April Fools Pranks Gone Wrong
Before we get into some foolish April Fools pranks that didn’t quite land, let’s talk about the origin of April Fools Day. The oldest historical reference for April Fools Day comes from a Flemish poem written in 1561 about a nobleman who s…
The Disappearance of Kristen Galvan (The Truth About Sex Trafficking)
15-year-old Kristen Galvan was an honor roll student with a bright, bubbly personality when she disappeared from her home in Houston, Texas. Fortunately, she was located two weeks later, safe, but a traumatized victim of sex traffickers. He…
The Murder of Kitty Genovese and the Implementation of 911
On March 13th, 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was heading home from work in the early morning hours. After parking her car, she was making the short walk to her apartment when she heard footsteps behind her. When she attempted to flee, …
Presenting: KILLER MINDS
Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday a…
Mafia Cops- Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa
In the 1980s, NYPD detectives Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa secretly worked for the mafia while on the force, betraying their badge in exchange for cash. Known as the "Mafia Cops," they fed mobsters confidential police information, c…
The Strange Murder of Livye Lewis
Early in the morning of Halloween 2020, a driver called 911 after finding 19-year-old Livye Lewis unresponsive in the driver’s seat of her vehicle on the side of a rural road in Hemphill, Texas. The high school valedictorian was dead from a…
The Disappearance of Jason Landry [Unsolved]
On December 13th, 2020, Jason Landry was driving home to spend Christmas with his family. He had finished up his first semester at Texas State and was looking forward to the break. Unfortunately, Jason never made it home after his car cra…
The Kidnapping and Murder of Exxon Exec Sidney Reeso
In April of 1992, Exxon executive Sidney Reso left for work like he did every day. When his car was discovered running in his driveway, the police and FBI were called. They quickly began an investigation into Sidney’s disappearance, which…
Amber Dubois and Chelsea King
On February 13th, 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared into thin air on her way to school in San Diego County, California. There were credible leads or sightings, and it seemed as though Amber was just…gone. Almost exactly one year la…
Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
PICTURE IT: Detroit, Michigan, 1994. The Winter Olympics are just around the corner and both you and your rival are training for that gold. The next thing you know, Nancy Kerrigan has been clubbed on her right leg by an unknown assailant.…
Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer
What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combi…
The Disappearance of Tiffany Daniels
In August of 2013, 25 year old Tiffany Daniels asked her boss if she could leave work early and had planned to take a few days off. It wasn’t until days later when people realized that no one had seen or heard from her since then. Her car…
The Disappearance of Relisha Rudd
On March 19th, 2014, school officials in Washington, DC went to a local homeless shelter to follow up on an 8-year-old student named Relisha Rudd due to her having missed more than two weeks of school. For several weeks, they’d reportedly b…
The Murder of Steve McNair
On July 4th, 2009, the bodies of NFL player Steve McNair and Jenni Kazemi were found in a condo in Nashville, Tennessee. They had each been shot and died from gunshot wounds. The investigation moved swiftly, and ultimately, it was determi…
Christa Pike- Youngest Woman on Death Row in TN
On Jan 13th, 1995 in Knoxville, TN a battered body, nude from the waist up, was found in a grizzly scene. The victim had been tortured, murdered and her skull crushed. But that's not all- she had pentagrams carved into her forehead and ches…
The Murder of Daniel Morcombe [A Child Predator Loose in Australia]
On December 7th, 2003, 13-year-old Daniel Marcombe was waiting for a bus at an unofficial, but locally known bus stop so he could get a haircut and shop for Christmas gifts for his family. He never returned home and a decade passed before …