In late 2010, a middle-aged man moved into his daughter's college dorm and created what has all the hallmarks of a cult. Over the decade that followed, he extorted millions of dollars from vulnerable young adults through violence, psychological torture, and forced sex work. Actress and Director Elisabeth Rohm narrates Law&Crime's 6-part investigati…

Guest episode by We Saw The Devil. Irene Gakwa came from a beautiful and close-knitted family. After moving to the Boise, Idaho suburb of Meridian to be closer to her brothers, and beginning nursing school, it seemed like she was living her life dream. After abruptly moving to Gillette, Wyoming, she seemed to change. After a WhatsApp call with her …

*Content Warning* It is extremely rare for a child to be abducted by a stranger, and, thanks to the systems in place for child safety like the Amber Alert and laws regarding sexual predators, in most instances the case is resolved within hours. But, in October, 1989, a child was taken from a small community, and it would take 27 years for answers t…

At 6PM on April 30th 2019, a man called 999 and told the operator that he had killed his fiancé by mistake.... They found the victim naked on the floor, the lower half of her body was wrapped in clear plastic and it was apparent she was beyond saving. Next to her were rolls of clingfilm, and a suitcase. There was writing all over the bedroom wall. …

Just before midnight on March 18th, 2018, deputies from the Hillsborough County sheriff's officer responded to a series of 911 calls from Pike Lake Drive, in Riverview, Florida. Moments after a woman had called pleading for help as she had been shot, another call had come from the house, the male caller told the dispatcher; “Hey, I just been attack…

On January 9th 2008, a woman in New Zealand called 111, the emergency services line. While on the call she can be heard desperately trying to open her daughters locked bedroom door. She can hear a rhythmic thumping sound from the room and she is panicking. She manages to open it and screams “He’s killed her!” before the door can be heard slamming s…

This episode is intended for a mature audience, and includes graphic descriptions of child abuse and murder. Part 2 of a 2 part case. Please listen to Complicity Part 1 before this episode. All sources can be found on crimelapsepodcast.com Thank you to our sponsor for this episode Elfster, the best secret santa service there is. Download the app on…

On April 8th 2009, the Oxford community police received a report of a missing eight year old girl. Victoria Stafford was last seen leaving Oliver Stephens Public School in Woodstock, Canada. It would take over 100 days for the search to end, and years for some type of justice to be obtained. This is part one of a two part case. Thank you to our spo…

This episode contains information which may be triggering for some listeners, relating to domestic abuse and coersive control, listener discretion is advised. This episode was written and researched in part by Fern from Evidence of a Crime. All sources will be on our website, as will helpline numbers if you need them. If you are in immediate danger…

This episode deals with topics, such as hate crimes and racism, that may be triggering for listeners. Listener discretion is advised. On October 9th 1983, the body of a young man was found in a field off of Minter road, near the small community of Sunnyside, Georgia. Although the man’s killer would confess to different people at least 17 times over…

On March 22nd 2018, a young woman turned up at the house of an eighty year old farmer, on a rural road in Northern Wisconsin. She asked him to phone for a doctor as she had been assaulted. The man called 911 to get her some help, but it would be revealed that Ezra McCandless wasn’t the victim. Don't forget, we will be at CrimeCon UK this September,…

Welcome to CrimeConversations, the True Crime podcast brought to you by CrimeCon UK, the ultimate true crime weekend. Todays episode is a conversation with Emily from Morbidology, about our podcasts, true crime, and the cases that have stuck with us. In the lead up to CrimeCon in London on September 25th and 26th, each week CrimeConUK will be bring…

On December 2nd Grand Rapids police officers responded to a 911 call made by a man who said he found a bloody tarp in the basement of his apartment. The caller said he had smelled a foul odour and went to investigate. He immediately told the dispatcher that he suspected his neighbour, Jared Chance, had something to do with it. When the police arriv…

Please help get justice for Jacob Landin by taking the following actions; 1. Petition: https://www.change.org/p/da-clint-wellborn-please-reopen-the-case-of-the-murder-of-jacob-landin?fbclid=IwAR1pUwpLoIKxd4rY1Moq_QU7tDH3gXD5Sr0UG__mBazl-eJcrWHAHRx04I0 2. Call Clint Wellborn and ask that he reopen Jacob's case 575-835-0052 3. Email Clint at CWellbor…

*This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence and murder, listener discretion is advised* In late 2007, a series of break-ins in the province of Ontario, Canada went under the radar. Most of the items stolen didn’t exactly hold any sentimental or monetary value. It would almost three years later that the police found out the truth about th…

Early on the morning of May 5th 2009, on a suburban street in Columbia, Illinois, Detective Sergeant Justin Barlow was awoken by a panicked phone call from his neighbour Chris Coleman. Chris asked the Detective to check on his family because his wife wasn't answering the phone. What was discovered in the house revealed just how far some people will…

On the morning of Saturday August 5th 2017, dog walkers out for a stroll near the village of East Harling came across what they thought was an injured man in the wooded walkway known as the Heath. When they went to assist him to his feet, they noticed he had a large open wound on his neck and there was blood across the other side of the path. They …

*This episode contains descriptions of a childs death, listener discretion is advised* 9 month old Jacob Landin died in April 1987, after what seemed to be an accident. Three decades later, Jacobs brother Eric, knows the truth, and is fighting for justice for his baby brother. Special thank you to Eric Carter Landin and his Mom, Brenda, for speakin…

On the evening of March 18th 2010, the parents of a teenage girl called the police to report that their daughter hadn’t returned home after babysitting. Not long after charred remains were found under a bridge along a popular walking route. The investigation uncovered one of the most horrific crimes in British Columbia. Guest written by Emily G Tho…

At around 3am on September 23rd 2015, residents of Westbury Park, Bristol, were awoken by the sound of agonizing pleas for help coming from the street. A man, dressed in just his boxer shorts was running blindly down the road, screaming in pain. As members of the public tried to assist him, they thought that he had mud on his face, but when they as…

Sameena Imam, a 34 year old regional marketing manager for the supermarket chain, Costco, went missing over Christmas 2014. Weeks later her body would be discovered, her cause of death and the circumstances preceding her disappearance were 'bizarre'. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode Beekeepers Naturals. Be sure to order some of the B.…

On Christmas Eve 2013, a fourteen year old girl called 911 and pleaded with them to send someone to an apartment in Lake Luzerne, New York. She told the dispatcher that her mother had been stabbed and was dying. When the attacker fled the scene the girl was able to give the dispatcher a detailed description of the man, because she knew him, it was …

Amanda Jenkins was adored by her family and friends. Mandy was known as reliable, someone who would do anything for anyone. She was kind and gave anyone a chance. Mandy was an only child, her mother Ann, and cousin Thomas speak about Mandy and the impact the senseless loss of her life has had on their lives. Domestic Abuse Helplines: Ireland Women’…

On June 4th 2011, the Gardai responded to reports of a young man found seriously injured on the side of the road near Carrickmacross. 22 year old Gavin O'Connor was unrecognisable due to his injuries, but he was found by people who recognised his outfit from being out with him the night before. What was originally thought to be a hit and run, was s…

Over three decades ago, a 7-year-old girl vanished from her bedroom in the middle of the night while everybody else in the suburb slept soundly. It's frightening for a parent to think that someone could sneak into their child's bedroom completely undetected. It's terrifying for a parent to think that they could be suspected. This investigative true…