Crime Junkie
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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies!
Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies!
Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Episodes
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Jun 3, 2024 • 57min
MISSING: From a Bus Stop
Explore unsolved disappearances of victims from bus stops, including eerie connections and potential serial killer theories. Anonymous tips and suspicious comments reopen cold cases, leading to investigations and searches for missing individuals. The podcast delves into the enigma of missing girls, highlighting struggles and unanswered questions surrounding their vanishings.
May 27, 2024 • 53min
INFAMOUS: The LaSalle Street Murders
The podcast discusses the chilling 1971 La Salle Street murders, exploring various suspects and motives, including jealousy, business grudges, and even possible Mob or White House involvement. The investigation unfolds with new technology and familiar faces, revealing a gruesome crime scene with personal attacks. Tangled relationships, suspicious deaths, and conspiracy theories involving Nixon and Hoffa add layers of intrigue, leading to shocking revelations and a resolution to the long-standing case in Indianapolis.
May 20, 2024 • 38min
SURVIVED: The Chowchilla Kidnapping
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.
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May 13, 2024 • 37min
MURDERED: Lisa Norell
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.
May 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
WANTED: Justice for MMIP
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.
May 6, 2024 • 37min
MURDERED: Brittany Locklear
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.
Apr 29, 2024 • 57min
BWBRSA: Online Scams
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.
Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
INTRODUCING: Crime Junkie AF
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.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 51min
MURDERED: Scott Johnson
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.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 47min
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Franchesca Alvarado
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.
