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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Brown's Chicken Massacre (part 1 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.Link to profiles of the victims: http://prev.dailyherald.com/special/brownschicken/index.aspThank you to today's sponsors:Check out The Box of Oddities here: https://www.himalaya.com/BOO Enter promo code BOX for a FREE month of premium content from the Box of Oddities!Fabfitfun.com promo code CRIMELINES for $10 off your first box!hellofresh.com/crimelines80 promo code: crimelines80 for $80 off! brooklinen.com promo code CRIMELINES for 10% off and free shipping!Research by Haley GrayMusic by Scott BuckleyEditing by Chaes GrayCover art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Podcast
56 min
252
Denise Amber Lee
In January 2008, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted from her home. After a critical 911 call is mishandled, police lost their best chance to save Denise. But her family is determined to make sure that never happens to anyone else.To learn more, visit deniseamberlee.orgThis week's sponsor is bombas.com/crimelines for 20% offResearch assistance by Suzanne St. JohnWritten and hosted by Charlie WorrollMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges podcast
59 min
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Mark Fisher // John Giuca (updated)
Over a holiday weekend in October 2003, 19-year-old college student Mark Fisher took his first trip to New York City unchaperoned. While there, he met up with a friend and went back to the home of John Giuca with her. Shortly before sunrise the next morning, Mark was gunned down on a Brooklyn street he had never been to before. Two men were convicted of his murder and one says he’s innocent.Today's sponsor: 10% off at Brooklinen.com promo code CRIMELINEStruecrimepodcastfestival.com for early-bird ticketsAd-free episodes and bonus episodes on Patreon and Himalaya PlusWritten and hosted by Charlie WorrollEditing by Gray MultimediaMusic by Scott Buckley
73 min
254
Savanna Greywind (MMIW)
On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Savanna Greywind was doing light chores while waiting for lunch delivery. A neighbor asked the very pregnant Savanna for help with a project. Savanna agreed. She was about to become the victim of fetal abduction, a rare crime that is, sadly, on the rise. Sponsor: www.fabfitfun.com and use code CRIMELINES for $10 off your first box #fabfitfunpartnerWritten and hosted by Charlie WorrollResearch by Haley GrayEditing by Chaes Gray MusicMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges PodcastPhotos of Haisley Jo: https://www.kvrr.com/2019/07/26/greywind-family-shares-photos-of-haisley-jo-growing-up/Sources on our website basementfortproductions.com
87 min
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Tina Fontaine (MMIW)
On August 17, 2014, the body of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine was pulled from the Red River in Manitoba, Canada. But this was only the final tragedy in Tina’s life. This is Tina's story.Today's Sponsors: Bombas socks--bombas.com/crimelines for 20%Invisible Choir podcast, available in all podcast appsResearched by JessWritten and hosted by Charlie WorrollMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast
63 min
256
Stacey Stites // Rodney Reed
81 min
257
Joshua Maddux
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34 min
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Abraham Shakespeare Part 2
75 min
259
Abraham Shakespeare Part 1
62 min
260
The Jack Family (MMIW)
On August 1, 1989, Ronnie Jack met a man in a pub in Prince George. The man promised Ronnie and his wife Doreen a job. They packed up their two sons and left with this man, in the hopes of steady work. They were never seen again. If you have information on the Jack Family, please call  Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.​Written and researched by Charlie WorrollMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcast
31 min
261
DJ Fickey
Emergency services were called to a property in Flintstone, Ga. DJ Fickey was dead from a gunshot wound. Initially believed to be a suicide, valuable evidence was lost from the crime scene, leaving DJ’s family to wonder if they’ll ever see justice.Researched, written and hosted by Charlie WorrollMusic by Scott BuckleyCover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Podcast
46 min
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Jaleayah Davis
Jaleahyah Davis was the victim of a car crash in November of 2011. The investigation into the cause of the accident lasted over a year. When the police ruled the death a drunk-driving accident, Jaleayah’s family took on the mission to find justice for Jaleayah. Today's sponsor: Care/Of for 25% off, use promo code CRIMELINES at takecareof.comHosted and written by Charlie WorrollResearched by JessCover art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges podcastMusic by Scott Buckley
61 min
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Debora Green
In 1995, a fire consumed a home in Prairie Village, Kansas. The fire, which claimed the lives of two children, showed that things were not always what they seemed. Written and hosted by Charlie WorrollResearch by Haley GrayMusic by Scott BuckleyCover Art by Lars Hacking of the Rusty Hinges Podcast
69 min
264
Carly Ryan
Carly Ryan was lured from her home and murdered in 2007. Her mother then made it her mission to find justice for Carly and to make sure this didn’t happen to anyone else’s child. Special thanks to HimalayaResearched by Kait Morris ResearchWritten, hosted, and produced by Charlie WorrollCover art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcastMusic by Scott Buckley
54 min
265
Betsy Aardsma
In 1969, a college student was stabbed to death in the library while at least 5 people stood nearby, but none witnessed the attack. It’s been 50 years and one suspect has finally risen to the top of the list of who killed Betsy Aardsma.Written and hosted by Charlie WorrollResearch by Haley GrayCover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges podcastMusic by Scott Buckley 
48 min
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MMIW Janet Moses
In 2007, 22-year-old mother of 2 Janet Moses began experiencing a mental health crisis. She and her family believed she had been hit with a curse, and they attempted a traditional Maori ceremony to lift the curse. Janet did not survive and her family’s beliefs were put on trial.Research by Jess WhatfordWritten and hosted by Charlie WorrollCover art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges podcast
43 min
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Joe Cinque | Is this justice?
In 1997, Joe Cinque was killed by a fatal dose of heroin administered by his girlfriend Anu Singh. Those details are not in dispute. But pretty much everything else is and the final outcome of this case left much of Australia in shock.Written and hosted by Charlie WorrollResearch assistance provided by Kait MorrisMusic by Scott BuckleyArtwork by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges
47 min
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Rico Harris | Missing in California
42 min
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Helen Betty Osborne | MMIW
55 min