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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.

This one was a lot of fun to research- sometimes here at crime curious we like to take a break from murder and bring you other crimes....so today we are bringing you the good old fashion crime pirate story of Black Sam Bellamy- his reign as a notorious pirate didn't last long, but he left an impression on history from the Golden Pirate Age. 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.bing.com/search?pglt=41&q=Samuel+Bellamy&cvid=9ebb0b76e62445a9ab974607e7e73537&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQg1MTI5ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=DCTS dc06d8077ea961aJmltdHM9MTcxODMyMzIwMCZpZ3VpZD0wMmM4ZmU2My0yOWUwLTY4ZmItMmY4ZC1lZDEyMjg3MzY5ZDkmaW5zaWQ9NTQ4MA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=02c8fe63-29e0-68fb-2f8d-ed12287369d9&psq=Samuel+Bellamy&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Vpbm5lc3N3b3JsZHJlY29yZHMuY29tL25ld3MvMjAyMy8xMS9zYW0tYmVsbGFteS1iZWNhbWUtd29ybGRzLXJpY2hlc3QtcGlyYXRlLWRlc3BpdGUtcnVsaW5nLW9jZWFucy1mb3ItanVzdC10d28teWVhcnMtNzYxNzk4&ntb=1 Flying Gang | Samuel Bellamy (goldenageofpiracy.org) Home - The True Crime DatabaseWho Was Samuel Bellamy, The Richest Pirate In History? (allthatsinteresting.com) The Tragic Story Of Black Sam Bellamy And The Witch Of Wellfleet (grunge.com) Samuel Bellamy - Wikipedia

Have you ever played the game Bridge? Me either. It looks hard- but Joseph here made quite a name and living for himself on the game. He had it all- a yacht, several houses, cars and lots and lots of women.....his lifestyle came with everything including enemies apparently. 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 J.B. ELWELL, WHIST EXPERT AND RACE HORSE OWNER, SLAIN; Found Dying by Housekeeper After Being Mysteriously Shot While Reading Letter. VALUABLES NOT TOUCHED Tragedy Follows Theatre Party at Which Victim Was Guest of Walter Lewisohn. WOMEN HAD KEYS TO HOME Police Obtain List of His Visitors but Fail to Find Them--Suicide Theory Is Exploded. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)Joseph Bowne Elwell - The True Crime Database JB Elwell The 'Impossible' Locked Room Killing of Joseph Elwell (frontpagedetectives.com) Wikipedia Joseph Bowne “J. B.” Elwell (1873-1920) - Find a Grave Memorial Book Reviews, Sites, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction | Kirkus Reviews

Sophie Elliott was a recently graduated 22 year old beautiful woman with a new job and ready to begin her adult life. She recently ended her relationship with 33 year old Clayton Weatherston a university tutor that worked at the same university Sophie had attended. Clayton could not cope with Sophie ending their unhealthy relationship just as she learned she would be moving for her first after college professional job. On his birthday just before Sophie leaves Clayton Weatherston does the unthinkable with Sophie's mother right on the other side of her bedroom door. 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  Booker, Jarrod.  “Gruesome details of…”  The  New Zealand Herald.  23 Jun 2009. Longley, Mark, and Brownlie, Kaysha.  “Sophie Elliott’s mother…” NewsHub.  22 Nov 2022. Find-a-Grave.  Sophie Kate Elliott.  Dennett, Kelly.  “A decade on…”  New Zealand Herald.  05 Jan 2018. Callahan, Caley.  “Father of Dunedin…” NewsHub.  09 Jul 2022. Murder of Sophie Elliott - Wikipedia Clayton Weatherston jailed for minimum 18 years | Stuff Gruesome details of Sophie Elliott killing revealed in court - NZ Herald

Today we bring you a case all the way back from the 1940's era. David Bacon was a hero in cinema. However, he would not be able to enjoy his fame because the role he was best known for "The Masked Marvel" did not release until after his tragic and still unsolved murder. 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 David Bacon, Whose 1943 Slaying Remains Unsolved, Made his Home at a Hollywood Hills ‘Castle’ (yahoo.com) Home - The True Crime Database The ‘Masked Marvel Murder’ – Part 12 | (ladailymirror.com) The Mysterious Death of Cape Cod's David Bacon - New England Historical Society The Unsolved ‘Masked Marvel’ Murder | by Nicole Henley | Of Misdeeds and Mysteries | Medium

Megan is back from her conference and we are changing it up just a little with an unusual stalker case or if Megan has her way it is a haunted house that wants to eat people (insert nervous laugh here). Regardless- the facts are Mr. and Mrs. Broaddus have bought the home of their dreams and excited to move in after renovations are done. That is, until they begin receiving unsettling, creepy and threatening letters in their mailbox warning them that The Watcher is watching and waiting for them. 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 Watcher: The True Story of the Haunting of 657 Boulevard (thecut.com) 'The Watcher' True Story, Explained | Marie Claire 'The Watcher' Real Family: Where The Broadduses Are Now (today.com) True Crime Cases - The True Crime Database The Watcher true story and what happened to the real-life family (digitalspy.com) Where Are Maria, Derek Broaddus Now? 'The Watcher' Real Family, Story (stylecaster.com)

We are BACK after a small hiatus while Charnell delt with a family emergency. Thanks for understanding!  Jennifer Mee along with her then boyfriend Lamont Newton and friend Laron Raiford conspired together to use Jennifer as bait to lure people to a secluded area to rob them at gunpoint. When Shannon Griffin fights back, his life is tragically taken over 50.00 and lives are forever changed. Jennifer had big plans for herself especially after she was once famous for having the hiccups for five weeks. Take a listen to hear how she went from America's favorite hiccup queen to convicted murderer. 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 Hiccup Girl — from social media darling to convicted murderer (nypost.com) Jennifer Mee - Wikipedia Hiccup girl Jennifer Mee denied new trial (tampabay.com) How Notorious ‘Hiccup Girl’ Jennifer Mee Ended Up Jailed For A Murder ‘She Didn’t Commit’ | HuffPost UK News (huffingtonpost.co.uk) One Breath Away: The Hiccup Girl - From Media Darling to Convicted Killer by: M. William Phelps

The body of Janice Weston, 36 was on top of her corporate lawyer game when she was found in a ditch near the A1 in Cambridgeshire on 11 September 1983. She had been bludgeoned to death. The details of her life and possible motives come to light throughout the investigation but it is just not enough to bring closure to this beautiful woman's case as it still remains unsolved today. 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-cambridgeshire-66812075 Who Killed Janice Weston?. On the morning of September 11, 1983, a… | by Eve S Evans | True Crime Hub | Medium  Janice Weston - The True Crime Database Janice Weston: The A1 Murder – Crime Immemorial A1 murder: Police issue appeal over 1983 killing of Janice Weston (bbc.com)

Sara is a survivor of child sex trafficking but that is not how she was viewed in a court of law when she was sentenced to life without the possibility of patrol at the age of 16. This one will leave you wondering how we could have been so negligent as a society in general in the early 90's and highlight how far we have come. 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 Interview with Vogue At 16, Sara Kruzan Was Sentenced to Life Without Parole. Now She’s Ready to Take Back Her Story | Vogue  (2022). I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance – A Memoir. with Cori Thomas. New York: Pantheon Books. ISBN 978-0-593-31588-0 Sara Kruzan - Wikipedia

Alexandra Zapp was a young, vibrant woman that had a love and expertise for sailing and charity work. Paul Leahy was a violent habitual sex offender felon with no future. The chances that the two would ever have met in a social setting were zero- but when Alexandra stops at a rest area to use the bathroom, her life and those who loved her would be forever changed due to the choices of Leahy who just so happened to work at the rest area Burger King. 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  Paul Leahy | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers What Happened to Alexandra Zapp?. She was at the wrong place at the wrong… | by Carter Covington | The Crime Center | Medium Murder of Alexandra Zapp - Wikipedia COMMONWEALTH v. LEAHY (2005) | FindLaw A California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan | AP News