

Crime Curious
Crime Curious Podcast
A true crime podcast where two friends’ journey through true crime cases in a lighthearted and in-depth way through the lens of a Judge and trained investigator. We give educated details without being boring to listen to. Enjoy!
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Oct 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
279: The Crimes of David Spanbauer
David Spanbauer was the type of serial killer and rapist that was never going to stop until he got caught. The unfortunate reality is that he had been caught after his first crimes, he had been sentenced to decades in prison... and yet he was released to continue to spread his horror where he makes up for lost time. David's crimes led to a change in laws we just wish it hadn't been at the expense of innocent lives.
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"Parolee is Charged in Wisconsin Slaying," Chicago Tribune, November 24, 1994.
Segall, Cary. "Court Backs Media On Inmate Records," Wisconsin State Journal, November 21, 1996.
Bibliogragphy — David Spanbauer, Serial Child Killer and Rapist — Crime Library
"Man Admits Killing Wisconsin Girls, Cops Say," Chicago Tribune, November 24, 1994.
Lampert Smith, Susan. "Killer Spanbauer Put Away for Good; Judge Asks What Hellish 'Cesspool' He 'Slithered' From," Wisconsin State Journal, December 21, 1994.
David Spanbauer, Serial Child Killer and Rapist By: James Card

Oct 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
278: The Murder of Evelyn Hartley
Evelyn Hartley was a studious and steadfast 15 year old girl, just living a normal life with her parents and siblings in La Crosse Wisconsin. One night she took a babysitting job for her father's co- worker (a college professor) and never returned. The disappearance is mysterious and the later confession even more mysterious.
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Where's Evelyn? : the 1953 babysitter's kidnapping that shook the nation Author: Susan T. Hessel Publisher: Lessons from Life, La Crosse, WI, ©2005
"Evelyn Hartley – News archives 26 Oct 1953 to 27 Feb 1997". La Crosse Public Library.
Home - The True Crime Database
"Police Hold man in Abduction Case". Reading Eagle. Reading, PA. UP. January 21, 1954.

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 33min
277: The Murder of Martha Moxley
The tragic murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley unfolds against the backdrop of wealth and privilege in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dive into the chilling details of her life, the nature of her violent death, and the complicated ties to the Skakel family. Explore the twists of this cold case, including the significance of her personal diary and the renewed scrutiny that led to an arrest after decades. Unearth the legal complexities surrounding the case, from juvenile justice debates to ongoing appeals, blending dark themes with unexpected humor.

Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 20min
276: Self Defense is Not Murder
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.
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Music By: Michael Drzewiecki
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Sources cited within episode
Japanese scientists make robot face with living skin that can smile (msn.com)

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
275: P.I. Tim Corbett
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
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Sep 8, 2024 • 1h 5min
274: The Murder of Marcus Fiesel
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.
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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)

Sep 1, 2024 • 32min
273: The Montana Sweetheart Murders
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.
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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)

Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 21min
272: The Ranzo Murders
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.
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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

Aug 18, 2024 • 60min
271: The Murder of Adam Chase
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.
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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)

Aug 11, 2024 • 1h 31min
270: The Crimes of Amy Bishop
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.
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Music By: Michael Drzewiecki
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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.


