Crime Curious

Crime Curious

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!

Episodes

June 14, 2025 49 mins

For 40 years the town of Blairstown New Jersey only knew Dawn Olanick as "Princess Doe" the name first given to her by the lead detective after the discovery of unknown remains were discarded in the Cedar Ridge Cemetary. Princess Doe was the first name to ever be entered into the national crime information center (NCIC) and after 40 years, it could finally be removed with the case solved and Dawn's name properly added to her tombst...

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Elsie Frost was a 14-year-old girl who was killed in an underpass beneath a railway line near to Wakefield England, in October 1965. Despite a massive manhunt and national coverage, this case went cold for many years. At this time there have been no legal convictions, but in recent years police believe they do have the case solved. 

 

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May 31, 2025 51 mins

Chris Coleman had it all and yet it still was not enough. He had a great job that made six figures, a beautiful home, wife and family. He also had a mistress and a murderous mindset. 

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May 24, 2025 63 mins

Ben was dropped off to child care on the morning of January 14, 2009 as a happy, healthy 17 month old little boy. During the afternoon hours Ben's caregiver 22 year old Melissa Calusinski found him unresponsive without explanation. What ensues is a lengthy investigation that seems pretty cut and dry at first until discoveries are made that include possible human error, cover ups and confessions that are getting a second look.

 

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May 17, 2025 56 mins

Michael and Christine Taylor had five children and were living Ossett, West Yorkshire in 1974. Michael had been unable to hold regular work as a butcher due to his chronic back pain from a previous severe injury and suffered mild bouts of depression as a result. Trying to help, a family friend suggested that the couple join a Christian fellowship group. Christine could never have known that by joining this fellowship group she woul...

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May 10, 2025 68 mins

Long time listeners may remember when this case was originally covered on this show in 2021- but it was so popular that we just had to re-do it with Megan and Jason in studio. This is the case of Anne Green, a woman who survived her own execution in a very bizarre way and all she got for her efforts was her own coffin as a souvenir. 

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May 3, 2025 44 mins

Anjette Lyles was known for her charming and flirtatious personality just as much as she was for her deep-fried bacon balls that she served at her very popular Georgia restaurant. However, when several people closest to her start to die under mysterious circumstances and Anjette seems to always be the benefactor to their life insurance and inheritance it becomes obvious that something darker is lurking under her petite and charisma...

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The conclusion to the horrific torture case of Slyvia Likens. 

Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends.

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Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends.

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April 12, 2025 32 mins

Emily Pike, a 14 year old Native American absconded from her group home late January 2025. Three weeks later her dismembered remains were discovered 100 miles away from where she was last seen. Now, the community and her tribe are calling for justice and offering a 75,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for this heinous act. Special thanks to Patreon Tay...

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April 5, 2025 55 mins

This was a case we covered many years ago as a Patreon bonus only case but decided to do a re-do of it for everyone! This kidnapping took place in 1976 out of Chowchilla California by three wealthy men who apparently had nothing better to do than kidnap 26 school children in an attempt to get ransom money from the State of California. 

 

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March 29, 2025 49 mins

Theresa Alvarez was left with her maternal grandparents at 8 years old after her own mother died. Unfortunately, her grandparents could not financially support extra mouths to feed and Theresa along with her brother were often homeless. That is until Margaret Theut along with a great aunt- Janet Jenkins took the kids in and provided for them. All of this would result 17 years later in Theresa murdering Margaret over money that Marg...

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March 22, 2025 52 mins

This week Megan is on a work trip, so Charnell saved some special research just for Jason as he filled in. The life of Wild Bill Hickok has largely been exaggerated throughout history but here we explain who Wild Bill really was and what led to him killing men and building a reputation he never asked for, which ultimately ends his life. 

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March 15, 2025 92 mins

When we posted photos of us at our annual charity ball for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness (CAPA) and mentioned Megan was this years guest speaker on family violence, many of you commented that you wanted to hear her presentation- so here it is, in podcast form. We hope that you learn something new, help spread the word to educate others and help stop the violence. 

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March 8, 2025 69 mins

The conclusion to the Ypsilanti Ripper also known as the Michigan Co-ed Murders from 1967-1969. 

 

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March 1, 2025 68 mins

This serial killer case was a highly publicized case that took place in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Michigan area from 1967-1969. This case even resulted in some interesting case law due to being one of the first where there were questions of fair trial considering how highly public the case had become. 

 

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February 22, 2025 115 mins

The timing of this interview could not have been more Divine! This week Judge Megan spoke at our annual Child Abuse and Prevention charity ball about domestic violence and what generational abuse is and how it leads to familial issues. Erica is a survivor of domestic violence and shares with us her powerful story of not only her mother's suspicious death, but how she recognizes now what lead her to engage in and stay in her own vio...

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February 15, 2025 62 mins

Jimmy "Jay" Lee was a beautiful 20-year-old soul that had just graduated from college where he majored in social work and had plans to help change the world. That all ended when his life was taken in what prosecutors believe was an effort to cover up a secret relationship. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community Jay was a brilliant light that shone down on the world- showing there is no reason for judgment or hate simply because ...

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February 8, 2025 51 mins

Kaylea was a spunky and independent child that was determined not to let her spina bifida condition hold her back from life. Unfortunately when the pandemic hit, Kaylea's parents neglected to properly care for her and ultimately neglect her to the point of death. 

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February 1, 2025 61 mins

Experienced pilot Leftenant Desmond Arthur left this earthly plain during a training flight that went wrong, and he was ejected from the aircraft and plummeted to his death.  A government inquiry into the crash resulted in Desmond being placed at blame for the crash. This did not settle with the pilot's spirit or friends who knew him. In what was called a government "whitewash" (cover up) take a listen to how Desmond came back and ...

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