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Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 1min

The Death of Crystal McCrory Jones

Today's case is a special coverage at the request of Crystal McCrory Jones sister Jana, who is advocating right along with the rest of the family for Crystals death to be properly investigated. On February 9, 2023 Crystal was found deceased in her bed with a pillow over her head, and a gun in her hand with her finger pressed against the trigger. The cause of death was quickly ruled a suicide despite the family providing many red flags to the police for why Crystal's husband should be looked into. The family is asking for help in getting a proper investigation opened.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Justice For Crystal McCrory | Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Petition · Reopen Investigation into Death of Crystal McCrory Jones - United States · Change.org Justice For Crystal McCrory Jones | Facebook Petition · Reopen Investigation into Death of Crystal McCrory Jones - United States · Change.org Did the sheriff's office botch this investigation into a mother's death? Crystal McCrory Jones Death Raises Troubling Questions of Police Investigation in Oak Grove, Louisiana | Crime and Cask News Family, private investigator continue to raise concerns nearly two years after West Carroll woman’s death ruled a suicide
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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 18min

Dyatlov Pass-Redo!

We have had several listeners ask us to revisit this story with Megan and Jason, so here we are giving you all what you asked for! When a group of experienced hikers set out to obtain their level 3 ski training certification by completing a 190 mile hike un the Ural Mountains they did not expect it to be their last hike. The conditions they were found in point to something other than a natural force as the authorities have ruled the nine deaths. Take a listen to hear all the strange details surrounding these 9 victims death.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell DNA examination: another person, URA.RU Dyatlov Pass incident - Wikipedia "Dyatlov Pass Incident, The". A Company Filmed Entertainment. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2013 "City of Exiles". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2013. "About Russia's Mystery Files Show – National Geographic Channel – UK". National Geographic Channel – Videos, TV Shows & Photos – UK. 18 October 2017. Archivedfrom the original on 8 April 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2015. "Discovery's Mountain of Mystery Mongering: The Mass Murdering Yeti – CSI". www.csicop.org. September 2014. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2018. "Kholat – an adventure-horror game inspired by true event known as Dyatlov Pass Incident". kholat.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April2015. "Expedition Unknown", IMDB, retrieved 25 March 2021 "Dead Mountain – The Dyatlov Pass Incident". www.betafilm.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2020.  
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Jun 15, 2025 • 49min

Princess Doe is Dawn Olanick

For 40 years the town of Blairstown New Jersey only knew Dawn Olanick as "Princess Doe" the name first given to her by the lead detective after the discovery of unknown remains were discarded in the Cedar Ridge Cemetary. Princess Doe was the first name to ever be entered into the national crime information center (NCIC) and after 40 years, it could finally be removed with the case solved and Dawn's name properly added to her tombstone.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Princess Doe Identified: Blairstown Township Cold Case Victim Identified – NBC New York Arthur Kinlaw Murdered Dawn Olanick: Prosecutors Murder of Dawn Olanick - Wikipedia  "WATCH: News conference on 1982 'Princess Doe' homicide case". WFMZ.com. July 15, 2022. Princess Doe. HBO. Blairstown, New Jersey, 1983. Television How 1982 Murder Victim 'Princess Doe' Was Finally Identified 40 Years Later
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Jun 8, 2025 • 55min

The Murder of Elsie Frost

Elsie Frost was a 14-year-old girl who was killed in an underpass beneath a railway line near to Wakefield England, in October 1965. Despite a massive manhunt and national coverage, this case went cold for many years. At this time there have been no legal convictions, but in recent years police believe they do have the case solved.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell     https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-50460169 The Murder Of Elsie Frost | The True Crime Enthusiast Who killed Elsie Frost? - BBC News Murder of Elsie Frost - Wikipedia Killer who 'escaped justice after slaying schoolgirl went on to rape and murder more - The Mirror Murder of Elsie Frost - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
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Jun 1, 2025 • 52min

The Coleman Family Murders

Chris Coleman had it all and yet it still was not enough. He had a great job that made six figures, a beautiful home, wife and family. He also had a mistress and a murderous mindset.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Christopher Coleman of the Coleman family murders: where is he today? - YEN.COM.GH Chris Coleman murders Man Accused of Killing Family Texts Girlfriend from Wife's Funeral - CBS News Former Marine Found Guilty in Wife, Sons' Murder Case | Fox News
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May 25, 2025 • 1h 4min

The Death of Benjamin Kingan

Ben was dropped off to child care on the morning of January 14, 2009 as a happy, healthy 17 month old little boy. During the afternoon hours Ben's caregiver 22 year old Melissa Calusinski found him unresponsive without explanation. What ensues is a lengthy investigation that seems pretty cut and dry at first until discoveries are made that include possible human error, cover ups and confessions that are getting a second look.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Allegations of a forced confession, manipulated evidence fuel Illinois day care worker's push for clemency - CBS News Melissa Calusinski: Where is the Daycare Worker and Killer Today? Amy and Andy Kingan: What Happened to Benjamin Kingan's Parents? Coroner: X-Rays Show Toddler’s Daycare Death May Not Have Been Worker’s Fault – NBC Chicago.  
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May 18, 2025 • 57min

The Demon of Murder

Michael and Christine Taylor had five children and were living Ossett, West Yorkshire in 1974. Michael had been unable to hold regular work as a butcher due to his chronic back pain from a previous severe injury and suffered mild bouts of depression as a result. Trying to help, a family friend suggested that the couple join a Christian fellowship group. Christine could never have known that by joining this fellowship group she would lose her husband to lust and then her life to murder after an exorcism completed on Michael goes terribly wrong.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Michael Taylor Michael Taylor (British killer) - Wikipedia Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology - Lewis Spence - Google Books The Ossett "Exorcist" Murder | The True Crime Enthusiast 9 Chilling Tales Of Demonic Possession
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May 11, 2025 • 1h 8min

Anne Green Deja Vue

Long time listeners may remember when this case was originally covered on this show in 2021- but it was so popular that we just had to re-do it with Megan and Jason in studio. This is the case of Anne Green, a woman who survived her own execution in a very bizarre way and all she got for her efforts was her own coffin as a souvenir.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Anne Greene, The Accused Baby Killer Who Refused to Die | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net) 1650: Anne Greene survives being hanged, pulled, stomped (alphahistory.com) Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper (goodreads.com) The Miraculous Revival and Exoneration of Anne Green - | College of Humanities (byu.edu) Pamphleteer - Wikipedia Hanged by the neck until dead. The process of judicial hanging (capitalpunishmentuk.org) Ohio woman accused of trying to steal a Christmas tree by hiding it in her vagina (worldnewsdailyreport.com)
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May 4, 2025 • 45min

The Charming Mrs. Lyles

Anjette Lyles was known for her charming and flirtatious personality just as much as she was for her deep-fried bacon balls that she served at her very popular Georgia restaurant. However, when several people closest to her start to die under mysterious circumstances and Anjette seems to always be the benefactor to their life insurance and inheritance it becomes obvious that something darker is lurking under her petite and charismatic personality.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Anjette Lyles | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers A Small Town In Georgia, A Shocking Murder, and a Well-Liked Killer ‹ CrimeReads
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 32min

Part 2 of Tortured to Death: The Slyvia Likens Case

The conclusion to the horrific torture case of Slyvia Likens.  Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

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