Straight to the Case
A true crime podcast uncovering cold cases, current investigations, and everything in between — hosted by married duo Jewel and Jeremy Lugo.
Episodes
Ep. 14 - Trick or Treat: The Murder Behind the Mask
It’s one of Los Angeles’s most haunting Halloween stories — a knock at the door, a mask, and a single gunshot that ended a man’s life. But behind the disguise was no stranger… it was a plan born from jealousy, loneliness, and a love that co…
Bonus Episode 2: Ep. 7-14 Recap
In this special bonus episode of Straight to the Case, Jewel and Jeremy revisit four stories that defined the show — The Night Stalker: Face of Evil, The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers, Innocent or Guilty: Crosley Green, and Survivor’s Sto…
Ep. 14 - The Nightstalker: Face of Evil (Pt. 3)
The trial of Richard Ramirez became more than a legal battle—it was a spectacle of horror, obsession, and disbelief. Inside the courtroom, survivors faced the man who haunted their nights, while the public watched a killer turn infamy into …
Ep. 13 - The Nightstalker: Face of Evil (Pt. 2)
As fear consumed California, detectives raced against time to stop a killer who seemed to vanish as quickly as he struck. Each new crime scene brought more horror, more confusion, and more pressure. The Night Stalker had no pattern—his vict…
Ep. 12 - The Nightstalker: Face of Evil (Pt. 1)
There are crimes that shake a community, and then there are crimes that paralyze entire cities. In the mid-1980s, California faced a nightmare unlike any before. A faceless predator moved silently through the night, leaving behind only fear…
Ep. 11 - The Disappearance of Crystal Rodgers
A mother of five disappears over a holiday weekend. Her car is found abandoned on the side of the road—keys, purse, and phone still inside. What begins as a missing person case quickly unravels into something much darker, pulling in family,…
Ep. 10 - Innocent or Guilty? Crosley Green (PT. 3)
In the final chapter of Innocent or Guilty: Crosley Green, we follow Crosley’s long fight for freedom to its heartbreaking present. With Keith Harrison leading the charge, appeals exposed hidden prosecutor notes, flawed dog tracking, and a …
Ep. 9 - Innocent or Guilty? Crosley Green (PT. 2)
In Part 2 of Innocent or Guilty: Crosley Green, we dig deeper into the cracks in the state’s case. Witnesses recant, investigators admit doubts, and the flaws in the physical evidence begin to surface. We break down the questionable dog tra…
Ep. 8 - Innocent or Guilty? Crosley Green
In 1989, Charles “Chip” Flynn was found dying in a Florida orange grove, his hands tied behind his back. The only witness, his ex-girlfriend Kim Halleck, said a random Black man ambushed them and pulled the trigger. Her story set off a chai…
Ep. 7 - Survivors’ Story: Random Attacks
Two college dates. Two different states. Two brutal, random attacks. In this episode, Jewel and Jeremy take you inside the harrowing survivor stories of Danielle Keener and Dan Zapp in Pennsylvania, and Yvette and Zach Snarr in Utah. What b…
Bonus Episode 1: Ep. 1-6 Recap
We’re switching things up this week with a bonus episode! Instead of diving into a new case, Jewel and Jeremy sit down to look back at our first six episodes of Straight to the Case. We talk about the wild details that stuck with us, why we…
Ep. 6 - R. Gene Simmons: Evil in Family (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 2, we dive deeper into the disturbing life of R. Gene Simmons—his violent past, obsession with control, and the warning signs that were missed. As we unravel his history, a chilling picture forms of a man whose evil ran deeper than …
Ep. 5 - R. Gene Simmons: Evil in Family (Part 1 of 2)
Triggering an investigation that would uncover one of the most horrific mass murders in U.S. history. In Part 1, we follow the shocking events that led to his surrender, the disturbing crime scenes, and begin to unravel the twisted dynamics…
Ep. 4 Napa Valley House Murders
On Halloween night 2004, Napa Valley’s peace was shattered. In this episode of Straight to the Case, we cover the story of the Napa Valley House Murders, the tragedy that struck this home, and the investigation that followed. Listener discr…
Ep. 3 – The Disappearance of Susan Powell
When Susan Powell vanished from her Utah home in 2009, suspicion quickly turned toward those closest to her. In this episode, we examine the timeline of her disappearance, and the disturbing events that unfolded in the years after. Content …
Ep. 2 - Survivor’s Story: Holly Dunn
We explore the harrowing survivor story of Holly Dunn—the only known survivor of the Railroad Killer. From trauma to triumph, Holly’s account is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Includes sensitive content Ref links: http://www.clarkpros…
Ep. 1 – The Call from Inside: Heidi Firkus
A 911 call reports a home invasion, but the truth is far darker. We explore the murder of Heidi Firkus, a case that shocked a community and took years to unravel. From the chilling call to the final verdict, we break down what really happen…