Crime Junkie

In 1976, 26 children were kidnapped in Chowchilla, California, leading to a bizarre case. Survivors recount being buried alive, while suspects had no clear motive. Legal proceedings and sentencing follow, with discussion on support for victims and ongoing trauma.

Guest Lisa Norell, a 15-year-old who vanished in 1998, sparks a community search. Clues include abandoned clothes and a black dress shoe. Investigation reveals potential suspects, including cab driver Muhammad. Dark discoveries and surveillance target locals. Therapy importance emphasized. Lieutenant Zabaknik faces challenges but finds a twist in the case. Unsolved murders and frustrations mount as community fears a serial killer.

Explore unsolved cases involving Native American communities, focusing on Terri McCauley, Alyssa McLemore, Kendra Batello, Kit Mora, and Abigail Andrews. Learn about the challenges in solving these mysteries and find out how to provide tips for these cases. Dive into the complexities of these disappearances and the desperate pleas for justice amidst lingering hope.

Brittany Locklear, a 5-year-old girl missing since 1998, prompts a community's relentless search for justice. The case unfolds with sinister details, a tragic discovery, and suspicions involving a firefighter. The podcast sheds light on efforts to crack cold cases, indigenous forensic services, and the persistence in seeking closure for Brittany's murder.

Explore various online scams including fake police officers, sugar daddy fraud, and fake job offers. Learn about scams targeting podcast industry job seekers and the emotional toll of falling victim to deceitful schemes. Discover tips to avoid falling prey to online scams and the importance of staying cautious in the digital world.

Ashley Flowers discusses the mysterious disappearance of John O'Keefe, intense analysis of text messages, controversial hair evidence in a case, legal case timing discrepancies, and uncovering suspicious circumstances. The podcast also includes discussions on furniture quality, a chilling Hulu series, and a deep dive into a complicated case with potential foul play.

Brother Steve Johnson's multi-decade quest for justice in the suspicious death of Scott Johnson. Suspicion of suicide turning into murder investigation. Police obstacles and delays in seeking answers. Breakthroughs, public pressure, and hate crime theories uncovering the truth. Impact on LGBTQ rights, the perpetrator's history, and the need for justice highlighted.

Franchesca Alvarado, a 22-year-old who tragically passed away during a weekend trip in 2012, went missing in Atlantic City sparking a baffling mystery. The podcast explores her disappearance, family concerns, troubled relationships, search efforts, and unravels a dark web of manipulation and trafficking. Despite confirming her fate, the circumstances surrounding her death remain a haunting mystery.

Steven Clark went missing during a walk with his mom in the UK. Family searches for 30+ years. Anonymous letter adds intrigue. Witness with crucial info emerges. Emphasis on mental health support. Next episode teaser and ads for QuickTrip and Wayne State College.

Exploring the suspicious death of Maria Marta Garcia-Belsunce, theories involving her husband and Nicholas Picello, mysterious elements at the crime scene. Investigation of suspicious figure near crime scene, contradictory alibis, trial outcomes. Convictions, family tragedies, media interactions, legal battles with appeals. Nicholas's suspicious behavior, stolen items, testimonies linking him to the murder. Intriguing revelations, confessions, threats, complex connections unravel. Legal developments, guilty plea, unexpected court turns.