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
Mentioned books
Nov 29, 2023 • 50min
JonBenet: The Master Detective /// Part 1 /// 718
JonBenet: The Master Detective /// Part 1 /// 718Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThis week as we enter the Christmas season we find ourselves once again intrigued by the still unsolved homicide case of JonBenet Ramsey. Legendary homicide investigator Lou Smit was hired by the Boulder County, Colorado District Attorney’s office three months after the murder of six year old JonBenet. However, Smit resigned from the position less than two years later. This week we are joined in the Garage by one of the people who knew Lou best, John Wesley Anderson. Mr. Anderson worked with Lou and he himself had a legendary law enforcement career. Mr. Anderson is a former homicide detective and El Paso County Sheriff. This week we feature John Wesley Anderson’s book - LOU AND JONBENET: A Legendary Lawman’s Quest to Solve a Child Beauty Queen’s Murder. We are going to take a few weeks to examine the JonBenet Ramsey case from a few different and very interesting perspectives. This will be the first of several episodes, each with a different focus and perspective on the case that continues to fascinate True Crime buffs all around the world. Follow True Crime Garage on X (twitter) and on Instagram @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 down right NASTY!!! Available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and Patreon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 3min
Abby & Jamie ////// 717
Abby & Jamie ////// 717Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comAn abandoned barn in rural Ohio goes up in flames. Someone passing by sees the flames and calls in the fire to emergency services. Fire fighters rush to put out the fire. After, fire investigators sift through the rubble only to discover a surprise find. The barn may not have been empty after all. Two sets of human remains were recovered from the fire. An arson quickly turned into a double homicide investigation. Beer of the Week - Route 33 Pale Ale by Outerbelt BrewingGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Follow True Crime Garage on X & Instagram - @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record. 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.
Nov 15, 2023 • 45min
Kierra Coles /// Part 2 /// 716
Kierra Coles /// Part 2 /// 716 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comKierra Coles is a United States Postal Service employee who went missing in October of 2018. This year marks five years since her disappearance and unfortunately her case is getting cold. Where is she? Did Kierra really call off from the job she loved on the same day that she seems to have vanished? Some say something happened to the young woman in the middle of the night and then someone else with working knowledge of Postal Service Employee business called off for her to cover their tracks and buy some time. Join Nic & the Captain for this almost “unbelievable” Missing Endangered - Foul Play case out of Chicago, Illinois. There is a reward for information in Kierra’s case, $68,000 last time it was reported. If you have any information regarding Kierra Coles and persons that knew her please call the United States Postal Inspection Service 877-876-2455. For more information go to Missingpersoncenter.org and search Kierra Coles. Beer of the Week - 14 Karat from Sun King Brewery Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Follow True Crime Garage on X & on Instagram @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!!! 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.
Nov 15, 2023 • 56min
Kierra Coles /// Part 1 /// 715
Kierra Coles /// Part 1 /// 715 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comKierra Coles is a United States Postal Service employee who went missing in October of 2018. This year marks five years since her disappearance and unfortunately her case is getting cold. Where is she? Did Kierra really call off from the job she loved on the same day that she seems to have vanished? Some say something happened to the young woman in the middle of the night and then someone else with working knowledge of Postal Service Employee business called off for her to cover their tracks and buy some time. Join Nic & the Captain for this almost “unbelievable” Missing Endangered - Foul Play case out of Chicago, Illinois. There is a reward for information in Kierra’s case, $68,000 last time it was reported. If you have any information regarding Kierra Coles and persons that knew her please call the United States Postal Inspection Service 877-876-2455. For more information go to Missingpersoncenter.org and search Kierra Coles. Beer of the Week - 14 Karat from Sun King Brewery Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps Follow True Crime Garage on X & on Instagram @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!!! 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.
Nov 8, 2023 • 49min
Simone Ridinger /// Part 2 /// 714
Simone Ridinger /// Part 2 /// 714 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com17 year old Simone Ridinger was last seen September 2nd, 1977 leaving her place of work - The Rainbow Restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts that afternoon. At least one person knows more about this story. There has not been a confirmed sighting of Simone since. Simone’s case is still active with both the Sherborn Police Department and the F.B.I. anyone with information about the disappearance, Simone’s life and Simone’s friends should call the Sherborn Police Department at 508-653-2424. The Natick Police Department is seeking information about the murder of Janine Callahan who left her home to walk to work on November 9, 1985. Her remains were discovered on December 8, 1985 at the end of a dirt road, now known as Cherry Farm in Burrillville, Rhode Island. If you have information about this case or any other Rhode Island cold cases please call 1-877-RI-SOLVE. Beer of the Week - Hair Raiser by Exhibit “A” brewing company Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps 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 and Instagram - @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.
Nov 8, 2023 • 50min
Simone Ridinger /// Part 1 /// 713
Simone Ridinger /// Part 1 /// 713 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com17 year old Simone Ridinger was last seen September 2nd, 1977 leaving her place of work - The Rainbow Restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts that afternoon. At least one person knows more about this story. There has not been a confirmed sighting of Simone since. Simone’s case is still active with both the Sherborn Police Department and the F.B.I. anyone with information about the disappearance, Simone’s life and Simone’s friends should call the Sherborn Police Department at 508-653-2424. The Natick Police Department is seeking information about the murder of Janine Callahan who left her home to walk to work on November 9, 1985. Her remains were discovered on December 8, 1985 at the end of a dirt road, now known as Cherry Farm in Burrillville, Rhode Island. If you have information about this case or any other Rhode Island cold cases please call 1-877-RI-SOLVE. Beer of the Week - Hair Raiser by Exhibit “A” brewing company Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps 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 and Instagram - @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.
Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Hendricks Family Murders /// Part 2 /// 712
A chilling tale of the unsolved Hendricks Family Murders in Illinois, where a religious family was brutally killed. The investigation faced hurdles, including determining the time of death and examining stomach content testimony. The motive of the family's religious beliefs and the defendant's reputation were discussed, along with new information and suspicions. The hosts recommend the true crime book 'Reasonable Doubt' and express gratitude from a cheese company.
Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 10min
The Hendricks Family Murders /// Part 1 /// 711
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the Hendricks Family Murders, a chilling unsolved case from 1983. The family of five was brutally killed while the father was on a sales trip. The episode explores the behavior of the father, conflicting accounts of his emotional state, and the absence of blood evidence in various locations. With intriguing details about the crime and its aftermath, this podcast is a must-listen for true crime fans.
Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 2min
Rachel Good ////// 710
Rachel Good ////// 710 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com 20 year old Rachel Good has been missing from her hometown of Elkton, Virginia since October of 2003. Rachel was last seen with friends in the parking lot behind the Elkton Volunteer Fire Department at approximately 6PM on the evening of October 18th, 2003. The following is a description of Rachel at the time of her disappearance - 20 year old, caucasian female, 5 ft. 4 inches tall, about 180lbs. With blonde hair, and brown eyes. Rachel was wearing a yellow t-shirt, blue jeans and possibly stud earrings. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Rachel Good please contact the Virginia State Police at 1-800-572-2260. Beer of the Week - Insidious Imperial IPA from Loose Shoe Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review and tell your friends to check out True Crime Garage. What more? Listen to True Crime Garage "Off The Record." Now available on Apple Podcast Subscriptions and Patreon. Follow True Crime Garage on X (twitter) @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.
Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 28min
Longacre Lane /// Part 4 /// Trials
Longacre Lane /// Part 4 /// TrialsPart 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation. This was a night that shook an entire community. What happened that night? Why were these two victims seemingly targeted? Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young. This case can still be solved. Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how. If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com Beer of the Week - Garage Beer Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter 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.
