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Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan

Welcome to "Crime Bit," the podcast hosted by true crime aficionado Danelle Hallan. Join Danelle as she meticulously unravels gripping tales of real-life mysteries, chilling cold cases, and headline-making crimes. Known for her in-depth research and empathetic storytelling, Danelle dives deep into the minds of perpetrators and the lives of victims, shedding light on the darkest corners of human behavior. Whether you"re a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, "Crime Bit" promises

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01:05:08

What Happened to Layla Santanello After She Left the...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2026/01/15

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 20-year-old Layla Santanello, who walked barefoot out of a Kingsport, Tennessee motel in the early morning hours of June 27, 2023 and vanished without a trace. As investigators track her last confirmed movements and rumors swirl around her inner circle, Layla’s mother refuses to let the case fade, using social media to keep her daughter’s face everywhere it needs to be. We break down the timeline, the key sightings,

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00:56:08

Who Killed Amber Tuccaro? The Recording That Haunts...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we follow the case of Amber Tuccaro, who vanished after leaving a motel outside Edmonton and hitchhiking into the city. Her last phone call, recorded from a jail line, captures her rising concern as the driver insists they are on 50th Street. When investigators later confirm the route was heading away from Edmonton, the recording becomes the key clue. With the family pushing for action and police missteps in the early days, we break down the

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00:49:39

Part 2 | Carol Roth’s Last Christmas | Suspects, DNA,...

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2026/01/11

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan returns with Part 2 of the Carol Roth case, moving from the original investigation to the long aftermath. A retired Chicago homicide detective, George Cybel, reopens the file, interviews those who knew Carol, and challenges how suspects were cleared. As a podcast brings new attention, the story expands to mishandled evidence, ignored tips, and DNA results that never sparked action. With a key suspect gone in 2024, focus shifts to the last man still standing. In Part 2,

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00:45:03

Part 1 | Carol Roth’s Last Christmas | The Break In...

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2026/01/09

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we revisit the cold case of 21-year-old Carol Roth, whose life was shaken by a late-night break-in at the Delta Zeta house in 1974 and ended the following winter after a walk home in Normal, Illinois. From the campus hangout known as The Cellar to the frantic hours when Carol was found and rushed for care, police build their theory around a key sighting and a composite sketch that will steer the case for decades. In Part 1, Danelle traces the

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00:34:54

The Tragic case of Kevin Bacon | CANNIBAL killer

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2026/01/07

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the murder of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon, whose life was cut short after meeting a man through a dating app on Christmas Eve. What began as a routine meet-up quickly turned into a horrifying crime that shocked a close-knit Michigan community. As investigators uncover disturbing details, questions emerge about warning signs, missed opportunities, and accountability. Join us as we break down the timeline, the arrest, and what this case reveals

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00:25:05

Buried Alive for Decades: The Elisabeth Fritzl...

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2026/01/05

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine one of the most disturbing captivity cases ever uncovered. In 1984, 18-year-old Elisabeth Fritzl vanished from her family home in Austria and was believed to have run away. The truth remained hidden for decades. Trapped beneath her father’s house, Elisabeth endured unimaginable abuse while authorities, family, and the public accepted a carefully constructed lie. This case exposes how assumptions, forged letters, and missed warning signs

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00:39:07

Kim Langwell | Woman missing for 25 yrs FINALLY found...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2026/01/02

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 1999 disappearance of Kim Langwell, a 34-year-old mother who vanished after an ordinary day. What began as a missing persons report slowly unraveled into a disturbing case marked by unanswered questions, ignored warning signs, and years of silence. As time passed, Kim’s family was left searching for answers while critical details faded. Decades later, new evidence and renewed attention finally bring clarity to what happened and why

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00:49:37

Part 2 | The Trial That Followed the Wichita Falls...

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2025/12/31

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan returns with Part 2 of the Lauren case, shifting from the chaos of the shooting to the courtroom fight that followed. Prosecutors lay out their theory using statements, digital trails, and witness testimony from friends, officers, and medical staff, while the defense challenges intent and raises questions about motive. With Michaela’s survival at the center of the story, the jury must decide what the evidence proves about Cody and Bianca. Danelle unpacks the trial, the

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00:48:41

Part 1 | The Warning Signs Before the Wichita Falls...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2016 shooting that shook Wichita Falls, Texas, after two friends were attacked near their neighborhood. As 911 calls pour in and first responders race to the scene, police build a timeline around Cody Lott, his connection to Lauren, and the warnings hidden in texts and online posts. With Bianca in the background and rumors spreading through the community, investigators follow the evidence from the first lead to the first arrest. In

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00:51:09

Samantha Sperry | Went into the woods and never came out

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/26

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the unsettling disappearance of Samantha, a mother who vanished after walking into the woods near her Kentucky home and never returned. What began as a seemingly straightforward missing persons case quickly unraveled into a series of delays, contradictions, and missed opportunities. As timelines blur and key decisions are questioned, troubling gaps emerge in how the search was handled. From overlooked warning signs to critical moments that

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00:28:19

The Lawson Family Tragedy | A Christmas Day Massacre

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/24

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 1929 Lawson family murders in Germanton, North Carolina. What began as a respected farming family preparing for Christmas ended in one of the most disturbing family annihilations in American history. With no clear motive and only fragmented clues left behind, the case raises unsettling questions about intent, mental health, and secrecy. Nearly a century later, the mystery surrounding what drove Charlie Lawson to kill his family

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00:42:37

Part 2 | The Evidence Trail in the 'AJ' Anjelica...

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2025/12/21

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan continues with Part 2 of the AJ Hadsell case as the investigation tightens around digital trails and a key suspect. Danelle breaks down the search warrants, location data, and surveillance details that guide detectives to a remote area and lead to a major discovery. With no clear eyewitnesses, the case moves into court on largely circumstantial evidence, forcing a jury to weigh inconsistencies, expert testimony, and what investigators recovered.In Part 2, Danelle

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00:43:35

Part 1 | Anjelica Hadsell Vanishes on Spring Break

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 18-year-old Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell after she returns to Norfolk, Virginia for spring break. AJ vanishes mid-chores, her phone goes missing, and a brief sticky-note message leaves her family unsure if she stepped out or was taken. A porch sighting and conflicting accounts from her stepfather add urgency as police start asking harder questions.In Part 1, Danelle tracks AJ’s final hours, the early search effort, and the

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00:49:46

Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams: Abandoned...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/17

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of Broadway performer Zelig Williams, who vanished after leaving his mother’s home in South Carolina. Zelig was reported missing after failing to return and sending a cryptic SOS alert to his family. Days later, his car was found abandoned near a storm-damaged trailhead, with no clear evidence explaining what happened next. As timelines conflict and key details remain unanswered, questions grow around Zelig’s mental

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01:01:18

Too Many Missed Signs: What Happened to Nivea Buchanan?

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/15

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the heartbreaking case of 5-year-old Nivea Buchanan, a young girl whose short life was marked by instability, missed warning signs, and adults who failed to protect her.After a turbulent period moving between homes and caregivers, Nivea was reported missing from an Indiana apartment complex but the timeline, responses, and conflicting statements quickly revealed deeper concerns. As investigators pieced together the days and months before

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01:03:36

Vanished in Missoula: The Disappearance of Jermain...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of 23-year-old Jermain Charlo, an Indigenous mother from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes who vanished after a night out in Missoula, Montana.As conflicting accounts, delayed reporting, and long-standing concerns about past abuse begin to surface, a troubling picture forms one shaped by missed investigative opportunities and the systemic gaps that too often place Indigenous women at greater risk.Join us as we

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00:41:49

PART 2: The Closet Killing of Jim Melgar

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/10

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan continues with Part 2 of the Sandra and Jim Melgar case, as the focus shifts from the chaotic crime scene to a trial built almost entirely on circumstantial evidence. Despite missing forensic links, mishandled leads, and unidentified DNA throughout the house, prosecutors push the theory that Sandra staged a home invasion to murder her husband.What happens when a jury must choose between a “ridiculous” story and a broken investigation?In Part 2, Danelle unpacks the

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00:40:32

PART 1: The Closet Killing of Jim Melgar

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/08

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the 2012 murder of Jim Melgar in Houston, Texas, and the controversial conviction of his wife, Sandy. Despite no physical evidence tying her to the crime, Sandy was charged, tried by multiple prosecutors, and ultimately sentenced to 27 years in prison while her family insisted she was innocent.In Part 1, Danelle traces Jim and Sandy’s decades long love story, the night of the attack, and the early investigation, including ignored DNA and a

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00:48:36

Inside the Case of 9-Year-Old Melody Buzzard’s...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/05

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the disappearance of nine-year-old Melody Buzzard, a quiet California girl who seemed to slip out of sight between a routine school enrollment meeting and months of unanswered welfare checks. As conflicting explanations pile up and basic responsibilities are ignored, a troubling picture forms of a child overlooked at every turn. How could Melody vanish while so many systems were meant to protect her?Join us as we uncover how this case

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00:26:58

The Unsolved case of Ladonna Cooper | Can DNA...

Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan ·

2025/12/03

In this episode of Crime Bit with Danelle Hallan, we examine the chilling unsolved murder of Ladonna Cooper, a 31-year-old mother of three who vanished after closing her restaurant shift in Marion, Illinois. What seemed like a routine night quickly unraveled into a mystery marked by a missing deposit, an abandoned car, and evidence of a violent struggle. When Ladonna’s body was later discovered near a wildlife refuge, investigators were left with clues but no answers. Despite renewed efforts and

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