Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast

Amber Berbiglia was more than the circumstances surrounding her death. She was a friend, a person with relationships, struggles, hopes, and people who cared deeply about her.

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Lee Sellers, one of Amber’s closest friends, to hear about the Amber she knew.

Cathy shares how their friendship began, the nature of their relationship, and what life was like for Am...

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we hear about Amber Berbiglia from someone who knew her best: her sister, Amanda Berbiglia-Roberts.

Amanda takes us beyond the headlines and the circumstances of Amber’s murder to share who Amber really was. She reflects on memories of growing up together, Amber’s personality, and the exciting things happening in her life before it was tragically cut short.

Amanda also ope...

Amber Berbiglia was young, with a life still unfolding and so much ahead of her. Her murder brought that future to an abrupt and tragic end, leaving behind questions that have remained unanswered for far too long.

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Gina Stevens, a leading advocate for Amber and someone who has dedicated herself to keeping Amber’s story alive and pushing for answers.

Gina shares h...

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we review the unsolved 2013 murder of 23-year-old Amber Berbiglia. We look again at what is known about Amber’s final hours, the circumstances surrounding the discovery of her body, and the questions that remain more than a decade later.

We also step beyond the case to share updates from some of the latest conferences we have attended and the conversations, connections, and les...

What does a trained tracker see that the rest of us might walk right past?

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Mark Culp, an experienced Man Tracker with Search and Rescue, to talk about the skills, knowledge, and years of experience that go into searching for a missing person.

Mark shares his background and explains what a tracker is actually looking for once a search begins, from subtle changes in the...

John Davis, Jana’s ex-husband, knew Crystal McCrory well and joins us to share a more personal side of Crystal and the family.

John shares some fun stories and favorite memories of Crystal and Jana, giving us a chance to hear about Crystal as a person beyond the tragedy and questions surrounding her death. He also reflects on Jana’s determination to keep fighting for answers, push for change, and advocate for other famil...

Jack Fox is back to take another look at the Crystal McCrory case.

This time, we review a seven-minute interview between Crystal’s husband, Tony, and law enforcement on the day Crystal died. We break down what was asked, what was said, and what stands out about such a brief interview during the earliest hours of the investigation into a death that was ultimately ruled a suicide.

We also discuss our recent conversation with the ...

We sit down with private investigator Lindsey Smith, who has been working on the Crystal McCrory case and supporting Jana throughout the process. Lindsey shares her perspective on the investigation, the evidence, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround Crystal’s death. She also discusses the difficult reality facing Crystal’s family: after everything that has been uncovered, some questions may never have ...

Scott Lautigar, Jana’s husband, joins us to share what it has been like to walk beside her following the death of Crystal McCrory. He discusses the impact this journey has had on their lives, his thoughts on the investigation, and what he has learned about supporting someone through grief, frustration, and unanswered questions.

Scott also offers advice to those standing beside someone they love during unimaginable loss and rem...

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with author and longtime friend of Crystal McCrory, Lee Hickey.

Lee takes us beyond the case files and unanswered questions to introduce us to the Crystal she knew. She shares how their friendship began, the memories they created together, and the heartfelt stories that only those closest to Crystal can keep alive in her absence.

We also explore Lee’s work as an auth...

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Jana Guyewski-Lautigar, sister of Crystal McCrory, for a conversation about Crystal's death and the fight for answers that has consumed the years since.

Jana takes us back to the moment she first learned that Crystal was dead and shares what she remembers about the reactions of the people around her in those first confusing hours and days. She describes when the ques...

Every investigation begins with a single question. In this episode, we take our first look at the death of Crystal McCrory, introducing the known facts of the case and examining the details that immediately caught our attention.

As we walk through the timeline, we discuss several aspects of the investigation that raised questions for us, from the handling of evidence to the circumstances surrounding Crystal's death. While we're not ...

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What does evidence actually tell investigators—and just as importantly, what doesn't it tell them?

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Kathy Decker, founder of IRIS (Incident Response & Investigative Strategies), for an in-depth conversation about the realities of professional investigations. Kathy shares the story behind IRIS, how the organization was built, and the decades of investigative ...

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Brandy Guzman, a childhood friend of Deanna Merryfield, to remember what life was like growing up in Killeen, Texas, during the early 1990s. Brandy shares memories of a close-knit group of friends, the sense of freedom they enjoyed as kids, and how her family's move to a different neighborhood changed the course of her life.

She also reflects on the devastating momen...

Deanna Merryfield's sister, Amy Hall, shares her memories of the little sister she knew before tragedy changed everything. Amy reflects on the happy moments they shared growing up, the day Deanna disappeared, and what she remembers about the early days of the investigation.

Amy also speaks candidly about the frustration of watching Deanna's case receive so little attention from both law enforcement and the media over the past three ...

More than three decades have passed since Deanna Merryfield disappeared from Killeen, Texas, but those who knew her have never forgotten the person behind the headlines.

In this episode, Barbara Sueoka shares her memories of Deanna, offering a deeply personal look at the young woman whose life has too often been reduced to a missing person's case. Barbara reflects on their relationship, what everyday life was like in Killeen during ...

For more than three decades, the search for answers in Deanna Merryfield's disappearance has shaped the lives of everyone who loves her. But what is it like to marry into a family carrying that kind of heartbreak?

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Twardowski, husband of Deanna's sister, Melissa, for a deeply personal conversation about what it's like to witness tragedy from the outside before becoming part of it. Luke shares hi...

In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Mark Fricke, a former law enforcement officer and personal safety trainer, to discuss the practical skills that can help keep you from becoming a victim. Drawing from decades of real-world experience, Mark shares how situational awareness, preparation, and everyday habits can dramatically improve your personal safety.

We explore the warning signs that are often overl...