Crimelines True Crime

Crimelines walks you through true crime events, pairing captivating tales with clear storytelling. Host Charlie brings in appropriate historic and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why it happened.

True Crime
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Kaysera Stops Pretty Places (MMIW)
In August 2019, Kaysera Stops Pretty Places left her aunt’s home in Hardin, Montana. Where she went and what she did remain unknown to her family. In fact, most of the facts of her case have been withheld or misreported by the agencies tasked with investigating. Though her family has many questions, the one they want answered the most is what happened to 18-year-old Kaysera? Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/Research by Annie Music by Scott Buckley
74 min
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Nailah Franklin
61 min
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Tylee Ryan // JJ Vallow // Lori Vallow Daybell
103 min
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The Erdington Murders
This is a different sort of episode to tide everyone over until I'm back to work! Healthy vibes for my household, please. Two women were killed in the Birmingham suburb of Erdington and were dumped in what is now known as Pype Hayes Park. The main suspect in both cases was a man named Thornton. Only thing is, the women died 157 years apart. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/Music by Scott Buckley
29 min
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Alyssa McLemore (MMIW)
This episode is part of our on-going Third Thursday series profiling the cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. In 2009, 21-year-old Alyssa McLemore told her grandmother she would be home soon. Her family never heard from her again. A startling 911 call, a few tips, and 11 years have done nothing to bring Alyssa home. Thank you to Tina Russell for speaking with us. If you have any information about Alyssa’s disappearance, please call the Kent Police department at 253-856-5800. Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/Research by Annie Forsman-Adams Music by Scott Buckley
35 min
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Peter Falconio
In July 2001, Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were taking a dream trip around the world. One night, in the middle of remote central Australia, the couple’s world was shattered and Peter has never been seen since. The questions of what happened on the side of Stuart Highway has been resolved in the courts but was it the right answer? Sources for all episodes https://www.basementfortproductions.com/Research by Jess Music by Scott Buckley
81 min
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Zachary Bernhardt
In September 2000, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared from his home in Clearwater, Florida. Though police never named a suspect, the media narrowed in on Zachary’s mother. For over 19 years, she has lived under a cloud of suspicion but is it justified? If you have any information, please call 1 800 THE LOST Facebook group recommendation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618180251669696/ Thank you to our sponsors! https://rothys.com/crimelines https://thirdlove.com/CRIMELINES Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges All sources are on the website at https://www.basementfortproductions.com/
60 min
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Mary Badaracco
In August 1984, Mary Badaracco told her daughter she was ready to file for divorce from her husband of 13 years. After that day, no one has seen or heard from Mary.Thank you to today's sponsor:Perfect Bar: 15% off at perfectbar.com/crimelines15Show recommendations of the week:OUT OF THE SHADOWS. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/Out and enter promo code SHADOWS at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!MYSTERIES AND URBAN LEGENDS. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/maul and enter promo code LEGENDS at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!Research by JessMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking
48 min
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UPDATE: Fotis Dulos
Update in the Jennifer Dulos case.This episode does contain details that may be distressing. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 1-800-273-8255.Music by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast
16 min
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Jennifer Dulos
In May 2019, Jennifer Dulos vanished from her home in an upscale neighborhood in Connecticut. Though her body has never been found, three people were arrested and charged in relation to her murder in January 2020. After the arrests, the state of Connecticut released hundreds of pages of documents showing a strong case against the defendants.Thank you to today's sponsors:Warby Parker: warbyparker.com/crimelinesThird Love: thirdlove.com/crimelinesMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking, host of Rusty Hinges podcast
91 min
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Monica Jack // Delphine Nikal // Aielah Saric-A...
Third Thursday bonus episode featuring the stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.The Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia has seen the vanishing and murders of upwards of 40 women and girls. Of the 18 cases the RCMP Project E-Pana task force is investigating, six of them were First Nations girls under the age of 18. Today, we are telling three of their stories. Music by Scott Buckleybasementfort.com
28 min
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Brianna Denison
On January 20, 2008, the unthinkable happened. 19 year old Brianna Denison was abducted while sleeping on her friend’s couch and murdered. Her attacker left behind DNA linking Brianna’s death to a series of rapes in the area. The only question was, whose DNA was it?Tickets to the live show:https://screenland.com/armour/movie/panic-fest-generation-why-with-crimelines?fbclid=IwAR218uo7-0EG79er3sYD1nnAFlydnzUFd8jcm4_GAhxIVwDg4gBOOa7ry_sDonations for this week's profiled charity:http://www.endthebacklog.org/Sponsors:Thank you to today’s sponsor ROTHYS! Rothys.com/CRIMELINESResearch by Haley GrayMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars HackingFor more information and sources, visit basementfort.com
60 min
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Anita Cobby
The first episode of the New Year is a case out of Australia. On February 2, 1986, Anita Cobby was walking home from the train station when a car pulled up alongside her. Two men grabbed her, forcing her into the car in full view of multiple witnesses. When details of what happened next were leaked to the public, many hoped to see the reinstatement of the death penalty in New South Wales.http://www.hvsgnsw.org.au/donatehttps://gracesplace.org.au/donate/Today's sponsor: perfectbar.com/crimelines15 for 15% off your online order!Research by Haley GrayMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast
72 min
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Out With the Old, In With the New
I talk about the year in review, what's changing with the show in 2020, and take listener questions!
45 min
240
CPO John Keith Bemis
In August of 2012, Tony and Sue Bemis received the news no parent wants to hear. Their son, Chief Petty Officer John Keith Bemis had died by suicide. As they struggled to make sense of their loss, things didn’t add up. Seven years later, they still have questions about what exactly did happen to their son. The National Suicide Prevention hotline number: 1-800-273-8255https://www.glaad.org/resourcelistFor more info on the case (warning: graphic images): cpojohnkeithbemis.comTo sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/reopen-death-investigation-of-chief-petty-officer-john-keith-bemisShow recommendation of the week - WESTSIDE FAIRYTALES. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/westside and enter promo code WESTSIDE at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!
36 min
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Judy Smith
In 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband to Philadelphia for a business conference. While out sightseeing, Judy vanished. Months later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in clothes her husband didn’t recognize. The mystery is not just who killed Judy Smith, but how did she get to the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you have any information on the murder of Judy Smith, please call the Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050Thank you to today's sponsors:nativedeodorant.com promo code CRIMELINESbrookelinen.com Days of Giving promo code CRIMELINESShow recommendation of the week - MORBIDOLOGY. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/morbidology and enter promo code MORBIDOLOGY at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!Researched, written, and hosted by Charlie WorrollMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast
60 min
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Alistair Wilson
In 2004, Veronica Wilson answered her front door on a Sunday evening. The man asked for her husband Alistair. The man’s demeanor didn’t strike her as odd, and he didn’t seem to be a threat. But within 10 minutes, Alistair would lie on the doorstep dying and, 15 years later, no one has been arrested. If you know anything about the murder of Alistair Wilson, you can email a dedicated address operationsorn@scotland.pnn.police.uk. Or you can call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.To buy To Catch a Killer by Peter Bleksley: https://tinyurl.com/trqls5eTickets to the live show: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/4245?siteToken=v2nrxd2m01t3jndx1d3haycd94&fbclid=IwAR2gT2n0_Olx04RGtVAVk3N8taNG0YlBO69sgWwc0SwDnx2pp3Bem8FN2XwShow recommendation of the week - HOUSEWIVES OF TRUE CRIME. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/housewives and enter promo code HOUSEWIVES at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!
58 min
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Carol Blades
In December 1969, Carol Blades left her home to go to the laundromat in Nixa, Missouri. She never returned. The local sheriff insisted she ran off with another man, but her husband and parents wouldn't accept that answer. As the 50 year anniversary approaches without justice, many wonder if the sheriff's snap judgement closed the case before it was ever properly investigated.Today's sponsor is StoryWorth. Sign up at storyworth.com/crimelines for $20 off your first purchase.Show recommendation of the week:CRIME SALAD. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/crimesalad and enter promo code SALAD at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!INVISIBLE CHOIR. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/choir and enter promo code CHOIR at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!
42 min
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Jamie Fraley
On April 8, 2008, 22-year-old Jamie Fraley told a friend over the phone she was waiting for a ride to the hospital. Suffering from a stomach bug, Jamie was worried she wasn’t getting any better. Jamie ended the call with “he’s here.” This was the last time Jamie was heard from. If you have any information about the disappearance of Jamie Fraley, please call the Gaston County Police Department 704-866-3320Podcast recommendation: Today in True CrimeSponsors:brooklinen.com for Black Friday and Cyber Monday salesnativedeodorant.com promo code: CrimelinesResearch by JessMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking
60 min
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Alton Coleman and Debra Brown
In 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown went on a crime spree that left many injured and dead. In their trials and appeals, the same question kept being asked. Is an abusive childhood enough of a mitigating factor to keep Coleman and Brown out of the death chamber. Tickets to the live show available starting Dec 16 at panicfilmfest.comResearch by Haley GrayEdited by Gray MultimediaMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars HackingThank you to our sponsor: Away!For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/CRIMELINES and use promo code CRIMELINES during checkout!Show recommendation of the week - THE BOX OF ODDITIES. Download the Himalaya app or go to https://www.himalaya.com/BOO and enter promo code BOX at checkout to get 30 days of premium content, FREE!
83 min
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Rosa Delgado and Rosita Camacho
In October 1997, a woman named Rosa Delgado went to the corner store with her 4-year-old daughter, Rosita Camacho. When the pair never made it home from the store, Rosa’s sister called the police. Twenty-two-years later, we are still asking happened to Rosa and Rosita? Some people think they know the answer, and it points back to corruption within the police force.If you have any information, call the Hartford Police Department 860-527-6300 or 1-800-THE-LOSTSponsors:fabfitfun.com Code: CRIMELINES for $10 off #fabfitfunpartnerPodcast recommendation: Rusty HingesMusic by Scott BuckleyEditing by Gray MultimediaCover art by Lars Hacking
49 min
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Yara Gambirasio
Thirteen-year-old Yara Gambirasio left her gymnastics center in northern Italy in November 2010 and vanished. Three months later, her body was found in a field. When DNA was found on her underclothes, investigators launched a massive sweep for DNA samples. But would it be enough to find Yara's killer?Support our sponsors!Listen to Bad Batch: Wondery.fm/BadBatchCrimelinesNative: get 20% off your first purchase nativedeodorant.com Promo Code CRIMELINESThrive Causemetics: thrivecausemetics.com/crimelines for 15% offBrooklinen: 10% off by going to brooklinen.com promo code CRIMELINESCLUE: 8
75 min
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Kamisha Block
In 2007, Kamisha Block was one of nearly 900 US soldiers killed in Iraq. But Kamisha was not killed in combat. Her family was told Kamisha’s death was an accident; she was a casualty of friendly fire. But Kamisha’s death was much darker than that and has forced us to ask: could it have been prevented?Sponsors:For a free month of Himalaya Plus, go to himalaya.com/crimelines and enter promo code CHARLIEListen to CRIME BEAT with Nancy Hixt wherever you find great podcasts!Editing by Gray MultimediaMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars Hacking
48 min
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Sylena and Allyson Dalton
In July 1998, infant Allyson Dalton was kidnapped from her home after her mother, Sylena Dalton, was brutally murdered. In spite of a suspect rising to the top of the list early on, the killer of Sylena has never been arrested. And the whereabouts of Allyson remain unknown.If you have any information on the case, contact the Virginia State Police at 540-829-7766Thank you to Chris Borba for speaking with me.To donate to the Charley Project: paypal administrator@charleyproject.orgEditing by Gray MultimediaMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcastCorrection: Angela Stover, Sylena's mother, did not return to the apartment after Sylena was found. Per a family member, this is an incorrect piece of reporting that has been repeated. 
45 min
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Brown's Chicken Massacre (Part 2 of 2)
On January 8. 1993, the owners of a Brown’s Chicken restaurant in Palatine, Illinois and five of their employees were gunned down shortly after close. Though DNA and palm prints were left at the scene, the case grew cold. Then, nearly nine years after the massacre, two women came forward to point the finger at two men. Both men confessed but now claim they’re innocent. This is part two of a two-part series. Please go back and listen to part 1.Research by Haley GrayMusic by Scott BuckleyEditing by Chaes GrayCover art by Lars Hacking
70 min