x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Small Town Mysteries

Kate, Christine, and Rachael

3 lifelong friends who like to dish on true crime and the kind of drama that only small towns can provide 💀

true crime documentary

All Episodes

19:38

Forensic Genealogy Solves the Murder of April Tinsley

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/05/06

Often in true crime spaces we come across cases where a murder is never solved, where a murdered person’s family never finds justice, where a body is never properly laid to rest. Sometimes we get one of these things, or two, and, more rarely than it SHOULD happen, sometimes we get all three. Today’s case is all 3: a body found, a murder solved, and justice served. This is the case of April Tinsley. Sources: 1) https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/may/april-tinsley-murder-...

en-us

21:40

The Death of Azaria Chamberlain: When the Media F*cks...

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/04/29

Do you know the expression: "The Dingo ate my baby"? Okay, but did you know that it was based on an actual case in Australia in the 1980s? This week, Christine covers the famous Australian case - and talks about how one of the most publicized cases of its decade was botched, in large part due to public pressure. Sources: 1) https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/azaria-chamberlain-inquest 2) https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/205377/azaria-chantel-cha...

en-us

21:54

The Murder of Bruce and Darlene Rouse

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/04/28

Rachael walks us through the murders of Bruce and Darlene Rouse. As always, there's a niiiiice little twist in there...just to keep you all on your toes. Sources: 1) https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/william-billy-rouse-confesses-parents-murders-illinois 2) https://vocal.media/criminal/the-libertyville-murders 3) https://www.lhsdoi.com/3511/news/libertyvilles-own-american-horror-story/ 4) https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html 5) Snapped. Season 27, Episode 25, “Wi...

en-us

28:54

No Justice for Daniel Williams

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/04/08

Daniel Williams was 21 years old when he was sentenced to one year in prison for non-violent drug charges. He was bounced around to multiple facilities during this year, and was set to finish out the last few weeks of his sentence at Staton Correctional Center in Elmore, Alabama. Little did Daniel know that he would die in that prison, both at the hands of someone yet to be convicted of any crime AND at the hands of the mind-boggling negligence of the entire prison facility. Get your pitchfor...

en-us

32:25

Who Murdered Greg Fleniken?

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/03/25

On the morning of September 16th, 2010, Greg Fleniken's body is found in his hotel room. Police are puzzled - they cannot find any motive for his murder and no explanation for his strange internal injuries. Greg’s wife, Susie turns to a private investigator in order to crack the case...and he does, revealing a series of truly stupifying events. Sources: 1) https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/05/true-crime-elegante-hotel-texas-murder 2) https://abcnews.go.com/US/caused-mans-mys...

en-us

19:59

Julie Doe Gets Her Name

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/03/18

Who was Julie Doe? And how did investigators identify her decades after she had been murdered, despite several roadblocks? Find out on this weeks episode of Small Town Mysteries! Sources: 1)https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1j840cn/dna_doe_project_identifies_transgender_julie_doe/ 2) https://dnadoeproject.org/case/transgender-julie-doe/ 3) https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6030 4) https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/12/self-taught-sle...

en-us

27:36

Trisha Autry

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/03/12

This week, Rachael talks about the tragic murder of 15-year-old Trish Autry. Sources: 1) https://casetext.com/case/state-v-nielsen-40 2) https://www.nelsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/trisha-autry 3)https://web.archive.org/web/20070812080555/http://www.unsolved.com:80/0109-TrishaAutry.html 4) https://www.deseret.com/2001/5/16/19586566/missing-teen-is-found-dead/ 5) https://www.hjnews.com/alleged-rapist-a-suspect-in-trisha-autry-homicide-too/article_9444eddd-43d5-556f-9000-4d67a99d55...

en-us

22:03

The Mysterious Death of Helen Jewett

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/03/04

This week, Christine dives into the murder of Helen Jewett. Helen was a sex worker in New York City in the 1830s. Was the murderer her most recent client? You can decide... Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Jewett 2) https://darkdowneast.com/helenjewett/ 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-long-island-star-murder-and-arson-t/102699744/ 4) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-evening-post-trial-of-richard-p-rob/102702143/ 5) https://www.newspapers.com/article/bangor...

en-us

24:40

The Incredible Survival of Mary Vincent

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/02/25

Tune in this week to hear Kate cover one of the most badass survival stories we've covered: the unbelievable survival of 15-year-old Mary Vincent. Sources: 1) https://people.com/archive/a-victims-life-sentence-vol-29-no-16/ 2) https://archive.vcstar.com/news/crime-survivor-speaks-ep-371969784-350886431.html/ 3) https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-feb-25-mn-22808-story.html 4) https://www.nytimes.com/1988/09/28/us/rape-victim-gives-up-on-collecting-award.html 5) https://en.wikipedia.o...

en-us

29:01

Lynette White & The Cardiff 3

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/02/18

When three people are wrongly convicted as a result of police manipulation tactics, you have to wonder: who was actually responsible? Miscarriages of justice are rampant in this case, but most important is to remember that Lynette White's life was taken from her, and she cannot ever get that back. Sources: 1) https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-02-09/lynette-whites-murder-why-it-took-16-years-to-find-her-real-killer 2) https://www.forensic-access.co.uk/cold-cases/lynette-white/ 3) https...

en-us

34:09

The Puzzling Death of Alexander Stevens

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/02/11

This week, Christine covers the puzzling death of Alexander Stevens. This case was never cut and dry from the beginning, but only gets more puzzling as more details emerge. Sources: 1) https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/unreported-opinions/0993s18.pdf 2) https://www.wvnews.com/garrettrepublican/news/megan-shaffer-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-second-degree-murder/article_487d0751-30db-5b9a-a536-5d9d723f204d.html 3) https://people.com/crime/maryland-woma...

en-us

27:54

The Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/02/04

This week, Kate dives into an unsolved mystery, and a rather perplexing one, at that. This one is a great example/reminder of why colonialism is bad. When Michael Rockefeller (yes, of THE Rockefeller Family) disappeared during an expedition in the Asmat region of southwestern Dutch New Guinea (now South Papua), no one knew what had happened to him. There's a few theories. Some are simple, and some are sinister. Support the show

en-us

32:52

The Murder of Gregory "Sky" Erickson

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/02/01

This week, Rachael covers the murder of Gregory "Sky" Erickson, who was just 15 years old. And buckle up, because the cast of characters involved in this case is EXTENSIVE--there were TEN people charged in connection with his murder! Sources: 1) https://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/court-of-appeals/2012/a11-1379.html 2) https://www.facebook.com/p/In-memory-of-Sky-Erickson-100069079830324/ https://www.dglobe.com/news/man-serving-life-sentence-testifies-about-murder 3) https://www.siouxlandpr...

en-us

21:39

No Accident: The Suspicious Deaths of Don Henry and...

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/01/21

Around 4:00 AM on August 23, 1987 in the tiny city of Alexander, Arkansas, a locomotive engineer noticed that there were people laying down on the train tracks. The engineer engaged the train’s brakes and sounded the horn, but the train was unable to stop in time.When 16-year-old Don Henry and 17-year-old Kevin Ives were hit by this freight train, their death was initially and unsurprisingly ruled an accident. However, after researching this case, I think it’s safe to say that the deaths of t...

en-us

20:38

The Strange Murder of Missy Bevers

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/01/14

Despite there being security camera footage of Missy Bever's killer, there have been frustratingly few major leads over the last 9 years. Sources: 1) https://people.com/crime/missy-bevers-murder-mother-in-law-asks-will-we-feel-like-celebrating-arrest/2) https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/internet-sleuths-muddy-waters-and-wreck-lives-in-missy-bevers-murder-investigation-91297363) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/docs-church-murder-victim-terri-missy-bevers-received-creepy-linkedin-messa...

en-us

26:42

Katarzyna Zowada & the Buffalo Bill Murderer

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/01/07

Katarzyna Zowada was murdered in a truly horrific way. After police didn't file a police report for Katarzyna initially when she went missing, it took almost 20 years for investigators to find out who her killer was, with the help of DNA technology.Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Katarzyna_Zowada2) The Most Bizarre True Crime Stories Ever Told by Jack Rosewood 3) https://www.krakow.sa.gov.pl/komunikat-dotyczacy-wyroku-sadu-apelacyjnego-w-krakowie-z-dnia-31-pazdzi...

en-us

20:55

The Unsolved Disappearance of Michele Anne Harris

Small Town Mysteries ·

2025/01/02

Michele Anne Harris, born on September 29th, 1965, left the restaurant she was working at at the end of her shift, and had a couple drinks with coworkers in the parking lot. She went to see a boyfriend in Smithsboro, New York, leaving shortly after 11pm. This is the last time she was seen. The day that Michele disappeared was unique. It was not a day that would soon be forgotten…because Michele Anne Harris disappeared on September 11th, 2001. Sources: 1) https://en.m.wikipedia....

en-us

24:24

What Happened to Dorothy Kilgallen?

Small Town Mysteries ·

2024/12/31

Journalist, radio personality, and socialite Dorothy Kilgallen was found dead in her apartment in New York City on November 8, 1965. She was found sitting up in bed, fully dressed and made up. Her official cause of death was an overdose of barbiturates combined with alcohol. But alcohol and barbiturates cannot explain why Dorothy’s notes on the single most famous case she had ever investigated were missing–and why, two days later, a friend to whom she had given a draft of a chapter exploring ...

en-us

36:59

The Axe Murders of the Spencer Family

Small Town Mysteries ·

2024/12/30

This episode has so many twists and turns that if it was a novel, someone on Goodreads would complain about it being "unrealistic". A whole family was murdered one night in the 1870s. The motive was clear, but the perpetrator was (and still is) a mystery. Though a trial ensues, the town decides to take matters into their own hands. Otherwise known as The Horsey Episode. Sources: 1) https://johnbrassardjr.com/2020/01/11/the-spencer-family-massacre-part-1/ 2) https://jo...

en-us

21:45

The Heartbreaking Murders of Jack and Paul

Small Town Mysteries ·

2024/12/10

Today, Christine covers the heartbreaking murders of Jack and Paul, two young boys who were killed by their father. Despite evidence and testimony from the boys' mother that their father was a dangerous man capable of killing his own sons, the judge awarded him 5 hours of unsupervised contact each week. This decision would sadly prove to be fatal for the 9 and 12-year old brothers.Sources:1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pD1Yt34vqw2) https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/01/paul-and...

en-us

170 results

Similar Podcasts

Australian True Crime

Bravecasting

True Crime Podcast 2025 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2025

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Jay Nicoll

The Conspiracy Files

Bloody FM

Crime at Bedtime

Jack Laurence