Crime Curious

Today Megan brings us a powerful case of self defense in a murder for hire that went wrong for both perpetrators in this case, and went right for the victim. 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  Sources cited within episode Japanese scientists make robot face with living skin that can smile (msn.com)

Tim Corbett comes back to join the show today to tell us about his recent solved cases and what it is like to work with a private investigator.  Tim and his colleagues have put over 400 people in prison for homicide, handled over 1,100 death investigations and solved 33 cold case murders.  Interview conducted with Tim September 8, 2024 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 

Marcus was removed from his biological mother at the age of three for abuse and neglect concerns. He was placed by a private agency into the home of Liz and David Carroll. What happens within months of being place in their care is unthinkable and tragic and has led to many policy and law changes. 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 Marcus Marcus Fiesel - Wikipedia What cracked the case of missing Marcus Marcus Fiesel? (wcpo.com) Marcus Marcus Fiesel's murder broke our hearts (wcpo.com)

18 year old Lloyd Bogle and 16 year old Patricia Kalitzke had been sweethearts for a little over a month when in January 1956 their lives were cut short while parking in a popular spot for lovers. At the time, there was very little evidence to go by to bring any closure to the hearts of the devastated families. It would take 65 years before that closure finally came. 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  Two Montana Sweethearts Were Fatally Shot in 1956. The Case Was Just Solved. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Montana Sweetheart Murders - The True Crime Database Montana Sweetheart Murders Two Montana Sweethearts Were Fatally Shot in 1956. The Case Was Just Solved. - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Montana Solves Lloyd Bogle, Patricia Kalitzke Murders with DNA Evidence (lawandcrime.com)

Phil and Kathrine Ranzo were hardworking Modesto California parents to a 10 year old son Mark when their lives were brutally cut short all over the greed of four teenage boys. 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  A162633.PDF (ca.gov) press-release-4-14-2023-Maria.pdf (stanislaus-da.org) Another participant in the brutal Ranzo murders of 1979 denied parole (turlockjournal.com) Stanislaus County Convicted Murderer Eligible for Parole (fox40.com) (6) JUSTICE (NO PAROLE) FOR THE KILLING OF PHIL AND KATHY RANZO | Facebook Decades after Ranzo murders, family still fights grants of parole | Modesto Bee (modbee.com) Parole request denied for Marty Spears, ‘mastermind’ of 1979 Ranzo murders - Ceres Courier

Adam Chase loved spending time with his son, his family and playing video games. Adam's parents became suspicious when his wife said he walked away from their home after an argument about his addiction to gaming got heated.  When Adam had not returned in 24 hours it was his mother who reported him missing instead of his high school sweetheart, Rose.  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 Investigation Discovery’s A body in the basement: Chase and Lies Rose Chase sentenced for husband's murder (democratandchronicle.com) Adam Chase Murder: Where is Rose Chase Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Husband killer Rose Chase featured on 'Snapped' (democratandchronicle.com) How was Adam Chase's missing case solved after months? Details explored ahead of A Body in the Basement on ID (sportskeeda.com) Court reversal for woman convicted of killing, dismembering husband in 2012 (13wham.com)

Amy Bishop was a Harvard University PhD graduate (and she wanted everyone she met to know it) a mother of four, and University of Alabama Huntsville associate professor. Her life by appearances only seemed perfect. Until one day she opens fire at a staff meeting and kills three of her colleagues execution style, and police are forced to deep dive into Amy's dark past and discover she is responsible for more than just the senseless murder of three innocent people.  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  2010 University of Alabama in Huntsville shooting - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_University_of_Alabama_in_Huntsville_shooting Amy Bishop: Where is the University of Alabama Mass Shooter Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Braintree native Amy Bishop's son Seth shot to death in Alabama (patriotledger.com) A Loaded Gun | The New Yorker Alabama Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison After Victims Oppose Death Penalty (eji.org) ID discovery; Deadly Women; Tipping Point. 

Rosemarie Nitribitt was one of Germany's highest paid luxury call girls of her time. When she was found brutally strangled to death with all of her luxurious possessions still in the home, and many high profile clients- police have their work cut out for them to solve the case-and it only gets more complicated two years later when another luxury call girl is found murdered her in her home under similar circumstances.  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 WEST GERMANY: Rosie & the New Rich | TIME Death of a Luxury Call Girl - Rosemarie Nitribitt (Episode 6) | ZDF Studios (zdf-studios.com) Home - The True Crime Database Rosemarie Nitribitt - Wikipedia BEAUTIFUL, BLONDE, AND WEALTHY, THIS GERMAN CALL GIRL MET AN UNTIMELY END (pleasekillme.com)

Johnny and Christale Careaga were a happy big blended family that enjoyed running multiple businesses together in their community. Unfortunately, Johnny also got himself wrapped up in an illegal business that ended up taking his life, his wife and two of their innocent children as well. 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  Kitsap Peninsula - Wikipedia 'We've wanted answers for the last 5 years': 3 suspects in Careaga family murders held without bail (yahoo.com) Christale Lynn (Agado) Careaga, 37 (kitsapsun.com) Johnathon Felipe Higgins, 16 (kitsapsun.com) Hunter Evan Schaap, 16 (kitsapsun.com) Detectives' investigation links 3 men to murders of Careaga family (kitsapsun.com) 3 found guilty in 2017 quadruple killing of Washington family | AP News Careaga family murder: Timeline of the investigation and arrests made (fox13seattle.com) Killers sentenced to life in prison for 2017 quadruple murder | king5.com Careaga family murders - Wikipedia Closing arguments begin for 'Bandidos' gang members accused of killing Seabeck family | king5.com

Natalia Grace born with a rare form of dwarfism was adopted from a Ukrainian orphanage at the age of 4 but when that adoptive placement did not work out, Natalia was dropped off at a private adoption agency in Florida where she was then adopted by the Barnett family. What ensues over the next several years from 2010-2014 is a series of abuse, manipulation and neglect. This was a heavily requested case (thanks to all who requested it) and although a popular story- one that is bananas enough we just had to dive in!! 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    Investigation Discovery released the first three episodes of Natalia’s story in the docuseries, “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.”  These first three episodes tell the story from the Barnett’s perspective, mainly by Michael Barnett.  Three more episodes were later released from Natalia’s point of view, called “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks.” Sources Haasch, Palmer, and Torres, Libby.  “The 7 most…”  Business Insider.  03 Jan 2024. Vargas, Ramon.  “Six-year-old…” The Guardian.  04 Jun 2023. Eidell, Lynsey.  “Where is Natalia…”  People.  04 Jan 2024. Sainez, Brianna.  “What did Natalia…”  Yahoo Entertainment.  30 Jan 2024. Thomas, Carly.  “Natalia Grace’s adoptive…”  Hollywood Reporter.  10 Jan 2024. Bradley, Faye.  “Who is Natalia…”  Style Magazine Online.  16 Jan 2024.