Crime Salad

In this episode, we cover the case that involves three children whose lives were turned upside down by their very own mother, Diane Downs. A mother who seemed to take in the attention of the media in multiple interviews while her kids were in the hospital.  Did she want to put an end to her previous life and begin a new one with someone else? Visit aeropress.com/CRIMESALAD to save up to 20%. It's time to ditch the drive-thru, toss the French press, and say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. AeroPress ships to the USA and over 60 countries around the world, and we thank AeroPress for sponsoring our show. It’s time to get big mad over true crime with the outstanding storyteller and host, Heather Ashley, as she gets straight to the point and sprinkles in her unfiltered personality. New episodes are released every Monday. Check out the show, Big Mad True Crime.

Join Ashley and Ricky as they examine the puzzling case of the McStay family, who mysteriously vanished from their California home in 2010. Years later, when investigators discovered the truth, shocking revelations and unexpected twists emerged, shocking a community and forever changing the lives of those involved. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CRIMESALAD and get on your way to being your best self.

In a small town that prided itself on tight-knit community bonds, the murder of Sierah Joughin sent shockwaves through the hearts of its residents. A vibrant young woman with a promising future ahead, her tragic and untimely death exposed the darkness lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic place. Sierah Jougin was riding her bike along a rural road when she crossed paths with a monster just a half-mile from home.   https://justiceforsierah.org Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/CRIMESALAD and use the code CRIMESALAD to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and save over 40% off.   You can find Live, Laugh, Larceny: A True Crime Podcast wherever you listen. Follow our friends @livelaughlarcenypodcast

Join Ashley and Ricky as they discuss a case that occurred in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the fall of 2016. While they believed they were doing everything in their power to keep their 16-year-old daughter safe and away from her possessive 18-year-old boyfriend, Emma Walker's parents were shocked to learn of her murder the following morning. In this case, a family's attempt to shield their high school-age daughter from her ex-boyfriend is highlighted, along with patterns of coercive control that ultimately resulted in Emma's death. Sponsor: BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/CRIMESALAD today to get 10% off your first month The 3 Stages of a Dangerously Obsessive Ex by Joni E Johnson: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-equation/201708/the-3-stages-dangerously-obsessive-ex

This week, we take a look at a homicide that caught everyone by surprise. A murder that makes us wonder how someone could be capable of such a terrible act This story takes us to Akron, Ohio, where a family of four lives a very traditional American life. Steven and Brenda are the parents of two teenage children, Sydney and her brother, Andrew. This was your typical family: both parents worked, the kids who were now off to college - got good grades, and they got a chance to go on vacation in the summer, whether it was to Disney or the beach. They had a 529 plan set up to cover tuition costs. The road is open to possibilities for their children's future. The kids would most likely follow their parents footprints and continue with the same tradition.

In the heart-wrenching case of Shannon Graves' murder, a young woman's life was tragically cut short, leaving her family and friends devastated. This gripping true crime story captivates readers as we delve into the details of the crime, the investigation that followed, and the quest for justice that continues to this day.

In the quaint, seemingly peaceful town of Bardstown, Kentucky, lurks a string of mysterious and of unsolved mysteries. Join us as we examine the suspicious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. In this episode we will go over the details which includes a much needed arrest, and the power of a small community as a family desperately and tirelessly fights for justice to be served.

It's DVAM (Domestic Abuse Awareness Month) this October, so we have a throwback for you this week. In March of 2020, Gretchen Anthony began sending texts to family and friends telling them she had tested positive for Covid-19. There was still so much unknown about the virus as the entire world began shutting down. Her family became highly concerned when they couldn’t get her on the phone. Many of the texts from Gretchen were filled with poor spelling and grammar. Then she stopped sharing her phone location with her 12 year old daughter. The last text anyone received from Gretchen said she was being transferred to a CDC covid site and would be placed on a ventilator, unable to communicate. After a welfare check at her home by law enforcement, it became clear that someone was using Covid as an alibi to cover up a horrific crime. Join us as we retell this story on Crime Salad where we examine a mind unraveling into paranoia ending in a senseless death of a beloved, Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend, Gretchen Anthony. National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 @ 800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788

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On this episode of Crime Salad, we pull back the curtain on a Mormon family vlogger whose wholesome online persona masked a disturbing reality. This viral story has many wondering how a person with millions of followers could hide the cruelty that was taking place behind the scenes. A self-help cult, a Mormon guru, and shameless abuse define a story that is dominating everyones “for you page.” Today, we are going to discuss the downfall of Ruby Franke and her cultish entanglement with Jodi Hildebrandt.