Crime Curious

The Tragic Case of Rose Larner.  We are bringing you a two part Michigan case. Rose Larner was a feisty but kind hearted teenager who ran the streets with her friends at all hours. She loved her family and growing up, she was usually reciting Bible versus. Join us as we talk about an unforgettable 1990’s case that shocked mid Michigan. Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/sex-drugs-teenage-cannibalism-the-shocking-murder-of-rose-larner https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/episode/fairplay-ep8-john-ortiz-kehoe-25-years-and-counting-89169/ https://wwmt.com/news/local/justice-for-rose https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.lansingstatejournal.com/amp/852435001 https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/34bx1v/john_ortizkehoes_reaction_to_being_sentenced_to/ Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

This is the unbelievable case of Nannie Doss (birth name Nancy Hazel). All we can say about this one is Holy Shit. Put down your prunes if you are eating any before listening.  The Story Of Nannie Doss, The "Giggling Granny" Serial Killer (allthatsinteresting.com) Nannie Doss - Wikipedia Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss (Ryan Green's True Crime): Green, Ryan: 9781097268535: Amazon.com: Books Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

It’s not everyday that you hear about women in their mid to late seventies committing heinous crimes, but unfortunately they exist. Helen Golay was 78 years old, yes I said 78… and Olga Rutterschmidt was the age of 75 when the two of them became business partners in a truly evil plan resulting in cold blooded murders. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Widow_Murders https://youtu.be/zcasK2lu0d8 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10182775/amp/New-podcast-details-two-old-ladies-killed-homeless-men-attempt-insurance-money.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1283179 https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-olgahelen8apr08-story.html Music by: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art by: Charnell Lennox

We are wrapping up our 100th episode special with a plot twist that we just can’t make up. If you haven’t already, make sure you catch part one of Lenny the Loon. In this episode we will reveal a part of this case that grabbed national attention… you will understand why. Sources:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mamamia.com.au/natasha-ryan-leonard-fraser/amp/ https://youtu.be/os_K-e_qwu8 https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/true-crime-series/natasha-ryan-the-girl-who-hid-in-the-cupboard/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Ryan https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.1news.info/moms-news/natasha-ryan-the-girl-who-hid-in-the-cupboard-1079071%3famp=1 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Fraser

In honor of approaching 100 episodes we have decided to bring a two part case that is really hard to believe. In this episode Charnell talks about one of Australia’s most gruesome serial killers, Leonard Fraser; also known as the Rockhampton Rapist.  Leonard spent a majority of his life in and out of prison, upping the ante with his crimes each time he was released to reoffend. This case will leave you with a lot of questions.  Things a killer would know - Paula Doneman - 9781741142310 - Allen & Unwin - Australia (allenandunwin.com) Leonard Fraser's daughter breaks her silence: 'My dad's a serial killer' | 7NEWS The Leonard Fraser Story - A violent psychopathic misfit in a normalAustralian family. ... - Watching True Crime Stories (tapatalk.com) Leonard John Fraser | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Leonard Fraser's daughter breaks her silence: 'My dad's a serial killer' | 7NEWS Music by: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art by: Charnell

Kermit Fitzpatrick was dedicated to his career in law enforcement. Those that knew him did not forget him. He had the ability to connect and touch the lives of the people he worked with. Sadly Kermit’s life was taken while on active duty when he was just thirty years old. Join us as Charnell shares a very special listener pick that is close to her heart.  Reflections for Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick, Michigan State Police, Michigan (odmp.org) Personal Story written in by Michael Lennox Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

Colleen Ritzer devoted her life to her career as a high school math teacher. She was adored by her students, friends and family. October 22nd, 2013 started out as an ordinary school day at Danvers High school in Massachusetts. Colleen even wore purple for “Buddy Day” to match her favorite teacher and friend at school. No one could predict that Colleen’s kindness and willingness to stay after school and help tutor her students would end in such a horrific and tragic way. Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.necn.com/news/national-international/chism-lawyers-want-confession-dismissed-as-evidence/71247/%3famp https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.wbur.org/news/2015/12/15/philip-chism-guilty-murder-rape https://www.wgbh.org/news/post/16-year-old-philip-chism-found-guilty-rape-and-murder-teacher-colleen-ritzer https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/30/philip-chism-murder-trial-resumes/zwhZsJ0PUd0olRg3vA9QZK/story.html%3foutputType=amp https://www.newsunzip.com/wiki/colleen-ritzer/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/12/17/12-questions-about-the-philip-chism-trial-answered/%3famp=1 True Crime Astrology: Phillip Chism Parts 1-4 Music by: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

The Collin Street Bakery is a 4th generation family owned and operated very successful business out of Texas most popular for their delicious fruitcake. However, their success unfortunately tempted Sandy Jenkins and his wife at the time Kay to live their best life all on the bakery's dime. This story is full of fruits and nuts. Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Fruitcake - Wikipedia Fruitcake Fraud available on Discovery Plus What Happened To Sandy Jenkins After His Arrest? (grunge.com)

If you are from Fayettesville West Virgina then you have likely heard of the five missing Sodder children that disappeared in a house fire on Christmas Eve. Although authorities want the family to believe that the children perished in the fire....there was no physical evidence found in the after math of the fire to prove this. Take a listen to this intriguing decades old mystery of the missing Sodder children.  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance https://youtu.be/z0AKoCMydkc https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell 

Terry Neely was a 46 year old disabled man from Phoenix, Arizona. He lived in an assisted living facility, and was well liked in the community. Unfortunately Terry’s desire to make friends and talk to people in the neighborhood lured him into one of the most heinous crimes the police had ever seen.  It’s hard to believe the lack of remorse his killer had. Watch the interview for yourself. https://youtu.be/9ngtXPP5krU https://www.google.com/amp/s/mapamurder.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/angela-simpson-tortured-a-wheelchair-bound-man-in-this-apartment/amp/ https://youtu.be/9BgvHqBrekc https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/simpson-angela.htm https://www.google.com/amp/s/wiki.projecttopics.org/595059-where-is-angela-simpson-now-terry-neely-case-update-2021/index.html/amp Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell