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Criminal

Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle of Investigation.

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38:17

The Shenandoah Murders

Criminal ·

2024/08/09

We continue our conversation with Kathryn Miles about her book “Trailed: One woman’s quest to solve the Shenandoah murders” about the murders of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams in Shenandoah National Park in May of 1996. We start by talking about the FBI’s response to the case and how they profiled the possible murderer.

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38:30

A Scarface Shooter the crimes of Ali Abulaban

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2024/08/07

A model couple with thousands of followers made TikToks about how drama-free their relationship was – but no one knew the full story until murder made the headlines….Ali Abulaban was used to getting stopped on the streets for the Scarface and Skyrim impressions that had made him famous on TikTok– while his beautiful wife Ana made TikToks about what a great husband and father he was.

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33:54

The RedHead Murders "Mystery"

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2024/08/06

New research from high school students in Tennessee shows a single person could be responsible for a string of killings known as the “Redhead Murders.”The bodies of multiple women with red or reddish-brown hair were found discarded along interstates in the mid 1980s. Many victims were found in Tennessee, including one in Cheatham County.One murder is solved and four Jane Does are identified, but other victims in the so-called Redhead Murders remain a mystery, as does their killer or killers.

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25:06

Advice and Activism

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2024/08/05

Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti continue their discussion with Lenora Claire and discuss some practical safety advice and activism live from CrimeCon in New Orleans. Stalking is both terrifying and dangerous and stalkers need a multi-agency proactive intervention.This episode is a must listen.

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45:56

The Shenandoah Murders

Criminal ·

2024/08/02

In May 1996, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams were murdered at their campsite in the popular Shenandoah National Park in the middle of rural Virginia, not far from a busy tourist resort called Skyland. Many people, including park and resort staff, had seen the happy, friendly couple in the area and were alarmed when they were reported missing. As experienced outdoorswomen, Lollie and Julie knew how to take care of themselves and each other.

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34:13

Nina Reiser

Criminal ·

2024/08/01

Nina Reiser dropped her kids off with their father Hans in Oakland California so they could spend time with him over the Labour Day weekend. But when she missed a couple of dinner dates and failed to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, friends alerted police she was missing.

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26:24

The Rockhampton Serial Killer

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2024/07/30

The shocking crimes of The Rockhampton Rapist, Leonard John Fraser, an Australian serial killer,You’ll hear the story of a violent predator who terrorized the East Coast of Australia for over thirty years and how a shocking twist shell-shocked an entire country.

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23:19

The Rockhampton Serial Killer

Criminal ·

2024/07/30

The shocking crimes of The Rockhampton Rapist, Leonard John Fraser, an Australian serial killer and one of the most bizarre cases we’ve ever covered.You’ll hear the story of a violent predator who terrorized the East Coast of Australia for over thirty years and how a shocking twist shell-shocked an entire country.

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44:30

The Solar Temple Suicide

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2024/07/29

In 1994, authorities from a tiny ski village in Canada’s Laurentian Mountains responded to reports of a house fire. What they discovered inside was chilling: two bodies, at first believed to be suicides.But the investigation didn't end there. Three more victims would be discovered, stabbed to death.The very next day, two small towns in Switzerland were rocked by eerily similar tragedies.

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47:21

The Keepers Investigation

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2024/07/28

The Keepers about the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a beloved nun and Catholic high school teacher in Baltimore. After disappearing on Nov. 7, 1969, Cathy's body was found nearly two months later but to this day, the case remains unresolved. Only days later Joyce Malecki disappeared from a shopping mall on Nov. 11 1969 in Glen Burnie, a suburb of Baltimore. Her body was found the next day face down in remote woods. This case also remains unresolved.

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20:10

Lauren Smith-Fields

Criminal ·

2024/07/26

We continue our analysis of the Lauren Smith-Fields case. Laura talks about the need for online dating sites to step up their responsibility for flagging possible predators. Jim talks about the dangers of fentanyl and his doubts about the likelihood that Lauren was using it recreationally. Lisa is just beside herself with all the "wtf"s in this case.

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30:49

Lauren Smith-Fields

Criminal ·

2024/07/22

We begin our coverage of the Lauren Smith-Fields case with Laura and Jim analyzing victimology. Laura is deeply troubled at how the family was notified of Lauren’s death and how they were treated.Jim is outraged that the last person to see Lauren alive was not properly questioned by police. Lisa has a lot of questions about how law enforcement should have handled a potential crime scene.

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40:03

The Tragedy In Medicine Hat

Criminal ·

2024/07/13

In April 2006, Marc and Debra R. were planning a summer vacation from their home in Alberta Canada to Ontario. The year before had been tiresome dealing with their preteen daughter J.R.'s rebellious behavior. They hoped a getaway might help reconnect them.But their daughter wasn’t as keen about the trip as they were. In fact, she had something more sinister planned.

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34:07

The Murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty

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2024/07/10

In the best selling book "Under The Banner of Heaven" investigative journalist Jon Krakaur dug deep into Brenda and Erica's case, and provided the extraordinary historical context that (he believes) led the killers to target an innocent young mother and her child. Now, Academy Award winning screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black has adapted the story for a Hulu series starring Daisy Edgar Jones as Brenda and Andrew Garfield as the detective who is sworn to bring her killers to justice. Join us as we

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27:14

Forensically Deconstructing

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2024/07/06

Jim and Laura continue their analysis of Wondery’s six part series ‘The Mysterious Mr Epstein.’ We deep dive prolific serial perpetrator and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, deconstruct the enablers, the defenders, that so-called ‘sweetheart deal’ and the grooming pipeline.You won’t want to miss this.

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44:07

The Farver

Criminal ·

2024/07/03

In 2012, David Kroupa was working as a mechanic and enjoying life as a bachelor when his life was suddenly turned upside down after a few visits to a dating website.David had no idea he’d become the deadly obsession of a woman with predatory focus unwilling to let anything stand in her way.

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35:45

The Missing Children of Tuam

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2024/06/30

Jim and Laura continue their analysis on this shocking, many layered case. We follow the framework of the Topic docu-series “The Missing Children” of Tuam, Ireland. More is revealed about exactly where some of these vulnerable children ended up after being ripped from their destitute mothers. Someone once said “follow the money” and in this case, it is incredibly revealing who profited from the plight of young mothers and their children. This is a human rights violation. Will anyone ever be brought

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29:09

Hiding in The Plain Sight

Criminal ·

2024/06/28

We are dropping this episode as a direct response to the media coverage of the singer Robert Kelly's abuse of young girls and women. Find out why the Criminal's team are fired up and the team throw down a call to action for our listeners.

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27:05

Forensically Deconstructing

Criminal ·

2024/06/25

Laura Richards and Jim Clemente forensically deconstruct the Wondery six part podcast ‘The Mysterious Mr Epstein.’We deep dive Episode #1 of ‘The Mysterious Mr Epstein’ and this truly disturbing and troubling case, taking our listeners right back to the start, where it all began. If you think you know this case, think again.

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29:08

The Missing Children of Tuam

Criminal ·

2024/06/23

It is the stuff that gothic horror movies are made of, but instead of fiction, the story of the missing children of Tuam, Ireland, is tragically real. Using the framework of the stunning documentary streaming now on the Topic platform, “The Missing Children”, Laura, Jim and Lisa analyze this case that involves multiple layers of treachery, abuse and as Laura says “evil”.

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