True Crime Garage
TRUE CRIME GARAGE
True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life Mysteries
Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand.
Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries. Whether it’s an unsolved disappearance, a cold case, or the dark psychology behind serial killers, True Crime Garage invites you to think, question, and engage like a true armchair detective.
Why Listen?
Perfect for mystery lovers and true crime enthusiasts, True Crime Garage combines in-depth research, thoughtful discussion, and just the right dose of humor. With a massive archive of episodes, there’s something for everyone—from lifelong fans to new listeners discovering the world of true crime storytelling.
The only rule: don’t litter—and don’t take yourself too seriously. Nic and the Captain sure don’t.
Explore Gripping True Crime Cases
Missing Persons
Maura Murray • Brandon Lawson • Asha Degree • William Tyrrell • Emma Fillipoff • Brian Shaffer • Jaliek Rainwalker • Madeleine McCann • Jennifer Kesse
Unsolved Mysteries
Mitrice Richardson • Kendrick Johnson • JonBenét Ramsey • The Delphi Murders • O.J. Simpson • The Tylenol Murders • Elisa Lam • Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon • The West Memphis Three • Amy Mihaljevic
Infamous Serial Killers
The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) • Zodiac Killer • Ted Bundy • Ivan Milat (The Backpacker Killer) • BTK (Dennis Rader) • John Wayne Gacy • Jeffrey Dahmer • Edmund Kemper • Ed Gein
Solved Cases
Chris Watts • The Unabomber • John Lennon • Scott Peterson • Son of Sam • Columbine • Sidney Teerhuis-Moar (Room 309) • Kenneka Jenkins • Rae Carruth
Pour yourself a drink and join the garage each week—where the cases are cold, the stories are hot, and the conversation never ends.
Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand.
Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries. Whether it’s an unsolved disappearance, a cold case, or the dark psychology behind serial killers, True Crime Garage invites you to think, question, and engage like a true armchair detective.
Why Listen?
Perfect for mystery lovers and true crime enthusiasts, True Crime Garage combines in-depth research, thoughtful discussion, and just the right dose of humor. With a massive archive of episodes, there’s something for everyone—from lifelong fans to new listeners discovering the world of true crime storytelling.
The only rule: don’t litter—and don’t take yourself too seriously. Nic and the Captain sure don’t.
Explore Gripping True Crime Cases
Missing Persons
Maura Murray • Brandon Lawson • Asha Degree • William Tyrrell • Emma Fillipoff • Brian Shaffer • Jaliek Rainwalker • Madeleine McCann • Jennifer Kesse
Unsolved Mysteries
Mitrice Richardson • Kendrick Johnson • JonBenét Ramsey • The Delphi Murders • O.J. Simpson • The Tylenol Murders • Elisa Lam • Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon • The West Memphis Three • Amy Mihaljevic
Infamous Serial Killers
The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) • Zodiac Killer • Ted Bundy • Ivan Milat (The Backpacker Killer) • BTK (Dennis Rader) • John Wayne Gacy • Jeffrey Dahmer • Edmund Kemper • Ed Gein
Solved Cases
Chris Watts • The Unabomber • John Lennon • Scott Peterson • Son of Sam • Columbine • Sidney Teerhuis-Moar (Room 309) • Kenneka Jenkins • Rae Carruth
Pour yourself a drink and join the garage each week—where the cases are cold, the stories are hot, and the conversation never ends.
Episodes
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Jul 10, 2024 • 45min
The Twin Cities Weepy Killer /// Part 1 /// 771
The Twin Cities Weepy Killer /// Part 1 /// 771 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com In the early 1980s a deadly man was stalking the women of the Twin Cities. He used different weapons and methods to kill his victims. Often after a kill, the act was followed by a phone call claiming responsibility for the murder. Why were these calls seemingly part of the killer’s M.O.? What purpose did they serve? Was it an act of remorse or just to taunt the protectors of these cities? A man known as the “Weepy Voiced Killer” successfully killed women and left them on the side streets and back alleys of Minneapolis and Saint Paul and he got away with it for two years. Beer of the Week - Mortal Bloom, Hazy IPA by Founder’s Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5 More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page. Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page. Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend. Be good, be kind, and don’t litter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 2, 2024 • 49min
Brian Shaffer Interview ////// 770
Brian Shaffer Interview ////// 770Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com How did Brian Shaffer a 27 year-old man at the time just simply disappear? It's a question Columbus Police detectives and thousands from central Ohio have been asking for more than 18 years. Brian Shaffer, was a medical student at The Ohio State University. As legend has it; he walked into a campus bar and was never seen walking out. Brian vanished after going out with friends on the evening of March 31st, 2006 to celebrate the beginning of spring break. According to friends during the early morning hours of April 1st, Brian was separated from them, and they assumed he had gone home. Shaffer has not been seen or heard from since. Columbus police have several theories about what happened; some suspicion has been directed at a friend. While foul play is suspected, it has also been speculated that Brian might be living somewhere under a new identity. Today we bring to you an interview with Columbus Police Sergent John Hurst who was the lead investigator in the Shaffer case. Conducting the interview is the Captain and investigative journalist Maggie Freleng. Beer of the Week - Henna Chocolate, Praline, Macaroon by More Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Follow True Crime Garage on X and on Instagram - @TrueCrimeGarage. Please consider leaving a positive review for the show on your favorite podcast listening app. Thanks for listening and thank you for telling a friend! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 26, 2024 • 46min
Robert Pickton /// Part 2 /// 769
Robert Pickton /// Part 2 /// 769Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we tell the tale of Robert Pickton, Canada’s most infamous serial killer. Robert Pickton was a pig farmer turned serial killer who hit it big with the sale of a large portion of the family farm. Instead of using his riches for good, he hosted drug and alcohol fueled parties on his disgusting farm at a place called “The Piggie Palace.” Around this same time women started to disappear from a seedy area of Vancouver, known as “The Low Track.” It took the police longer than it should have to learn that they had a problem, a big one. Some mysteries remain with this case. No one is certain how many people Pickton killed. It also would seem like he must have had some help along the way. Who else is responsible? Beer of the Week - Batsquatch by Rogue Ales and SpiritsGarage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps Check out our store page and sign up for the mailing list at www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Subscribe and listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record on Patreon and Apple subscription. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 26, 2024 • 53min
Robert Pickton /// Part 1 /// 768
Robert Pickton /// Part 1 /// 768 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we tell the tale of Robert Pickton, Canada’s most infamous serial killer. Robert Pickton was a pig farmer turned serial killer who hit it big with the sale of a large portion of the family farm. Instead of using his riches for good, he hosted drug and alcohol fueled parties on his disgusting farm at a place called “The Piggie Palace.” Around this same time women started to disappear from a seedy area of Vancouver, known as “The Low Track.” It took the police longer than it should have to learn that they had a problem, a big one. Some mysteries remain with this case. No one is certain how many people Pickton killed. It also would seem like he must have had some help along the way. Who else is responsible? Beer of the Week - Batsquatch by Rogue Ales and SpiritsGarage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps Check out our store page and sign up for the mailing list at www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Subscribe and listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record on Patreon and Apple subscription. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 18, 2024 • 55min
A Murder so Cold ////// 767
A Murder so Cold ////// 767 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On Friday, January 21st 1994 Evelyn Fleck’s nude body was found in her backyard by a neighbor who saw the 37 year old’s foot protruding from beneath an old refrigerator. The murder investigation that followed was conducted by the Kentucky State Police Ashland Post. Now over 30 years later, the case remains unsolved. Police have suspects. This homicide is solvable. Detectives are seeking and pursuing new information and leads. Any of the investigating officers can be contacted by calling the Ashland Post at (606) 928-6421 Beer of the Week - Revenge of the Muffin Man by Susquehanna Brewing Company Garage Grade - 3 and a quarter bottle caps Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks all of the rules and sometimes gets NASTY!!! Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 12, 2024 • 54min
Cabins by the Lake /// Part 2 /// 766
Cabins by the Lake /// Part 2 /// 766Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com17 year old Belinda VanLith has been missing for fifty years now. At the time of her disappearance she was described as five foot five inches tall, about one hundred ten pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Belinda was house sitting for a neighbor at the time. She failed to attend her sister’s going away party on June 15th, 1974. Her family contacted the Sheriff’s office and reported her missing the following day. Accounts from that time have narrowed her disappearance to prior to the party. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information about Belinda VanLith is asked to call the Wright County Sheriff’s Office at 763-682-7879 or 763-682-7637. Hitchhiker IPA by Good People Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Checkout our store and recommended pages by going to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record!!! Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 11, 2024 • 55min
Cabins by the Lake /// Part 1 /// 765
Cabins by the Lake /// Part 1 /// 765Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com17 year old Belinda VanLith has been missing for fifty years now. At the time of her disappearance she was described as five foot five inches tall, about one hundred ten pounds with blond hair and blue eyes. Belinda was house sitting for a neighbor at the time. She failed to attend her sister’s going away party on June 15th, 1974. Her family contacted the Sheriff’s office and reported her missing the following day. Accounts from that time have narrowed her disappearance to prior to the party. Foul play is suspected. Anyone with information about Belinda VanLith is asked to call the Wright County Sheriff’s Office at 763-682-7879 or 763-682-7637. Hitchhiker IPA by Good People Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Checkout our store and recommended pages by going to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record!!! Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 9min
Crystal Bradshaw ////// 764
Crystal Bradshaw ////// 764Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comIn 2007 twenty eight year old Crystal Bradshaw was murdered in her home in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Unfortunately, this case has remained unsolved. The night of the homicide, an unknown person was seen in the carport of the home. This person left the scene before police arrived. There is a composite sketch of this person. Anyone with information should email TBrown@SpartanburgCounty.org OR call the Sheriff’s Office at 864-503-4556. Beer of the Week - Porchlyfe from Panther Creek Brews Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Go to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com and sign up on the mailing list. For TCG Shirts and other merchandise visit the Store page. Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record - Available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Please HELP Ban the Van & Don’t Litter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2024 • 56min
John O’Keefe /// Part 2 /// 763
John O’Keefe /// Part 2 /// 763Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we respond to the many requests to cover the John O’Keefe case / Karen Read trial with two hours of Garage coverage. John O’Keefe was a veteran officer with the Boston Police Department. Sadly, he was killed in January of 2022. His body was recovered in the snow at the property of another law enforcement officer. John's girlfriend Karen Read is accused of hitting John with her vehicle and leaving him to die. The State says it’s murder. The defense says it’s murder. Now, hear what the Garage has to say. Beer of the Week - Perception is Spoonfed by Vitamin Sea Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks all of the rules and get NASTY, NASTY and sometimes even more NASTY!!! Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
John O’Keefe /// Part 1 /// 762
John O’Keefe /// Part 1 /// 762 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week we respond to the many requests to cover the John O’Keefe case / Karen Read trial with two hours of Garage coverage. John O’Keefe was a veteran officer with the Boston Police Department. Sadly, he was killed in January of 2022. His body was recovered in the snow at the property of another law enforcement officer. John's girlfriend Karen Read is accused of hitting John with her vehicle and leaving him to die. The State says it’s murder. The defense says it’s murder. Now, hear what the Garage has to say. Beer of the Week - Perception is Spoonfed by Vitamin Sea Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks all of the rules and get NASTY, NASTY and sometimes even more NASTY!!! Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and to everyone everywhere on Patreon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
