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!

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Dyatlov Pass-Redo!

20 minutes ago

20 minutes ago

We have had several listeners ask us to revisit this story with Megan and Jason, so here we are giving you all what you asked for!
When a group of experienced hikers set out to obtain their level 3 ski training certification by completing a 190 mile hike un the Ural Mountains they did not expect it to be their last hike. The conditions they were found in point to something other than a natural force as the authorities have ruled the nine deaths. Take a listen to hear all the strange details surrounding these 9 victims death. 
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DNA examination: another person, URA.RUDyatlov Pass incident - Wikipedia"Dyatlov Pass Incident, The". A Company Filmed Entertainment. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2013"City of Exiles". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2013."About Russia's Mystery Files Show – National Geographic Channel – UK". National Geographic Channel – Videos, TV Shows & Photos – UK. 18 October 2017. Archivedfrom the original on 8 April 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2015. "Discovery's Mountain of Mystery Mongering: The Mass Murdering Yeti – CSI". www.csicop.org. September 2014. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2018."Kholat – an adventure-horror game inspired by true event known as Dyatlov Pass Incident". kholat.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April2015."Expedition Unknown", IMDB, retrieved 25 March 2021"Dead Mountain – The Dyatlov Pass Incident". www.betafilm.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
 

Princess Doe is Dawn Olanick

Sunday Jun 15, 2025

Sunday Jun 15, 2025

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 tombstone. 
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Princess Doe Identified: Blairstown Township Cold Case Victim Identified – NBC New York
Arthur Kinlaw Murdered Dawn Olanick: Prosecutors
Murder of Dawn Olanick - Wikipedia
 "WATCH: News conference on 1982 'Princess Doe' homicide case". WFMZ.com. July 15, 2022.
Princess Doe. HBO. Blairstown, New Jersey, 1983. Television
How 1982 Murder Victim 'Princess Doe' Was Finally Identified 40 Years Later

The Murder of Elsie Frost

Sunday Jun 08, 2025

Sunday Jun 08, 2025

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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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-50460169
The Murder Of Elsie Frost | The True Crime Enthusiast
Who killed Elsie Frost? - BBC News
Murder of Elsie Frost - Wikipedia
Killer who 'escaped justice after slaying schoolgirl went on to rape and murder more - The Mirror
Murder of Elsie Frost - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

The Coleman Family Murders

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

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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Christopher Coleman of the Coleman family murders: where is he today? - YEN.COM.GH
Chris Coleman murders
Man Accused of Killing Family Texts Girlfriend from Wife's Funeral - CBS News
Former Marine Found Guilty in Wife, Sons' Murder Case | Fox News

The Death of Benjamin Kingan

Sunday May 25, 2025

Sunday May 25, 2025

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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Allegations of a forced confession, manipulated evidence fuel Illinois day care worker's push for clemency - CBS News
Melissa Calusinski: Where is the Daycare Worker and Killer Today?
Amy and Andy Kingan: What Happened to Benjamin Kingan's Parents?
Coroner: X-Rays Show Toddler’s Daycare Death May Not Have Been Worker’s Fault – NBC Chicago.
 

The Demon of Murder

Sunday May 18, 2025

Sunday May 18, 2025

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 would lose her husband to lust and then her life to murder after an exorcism completed on Michael goes terribly wrong. 
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor (British killer) - Wikipedia
Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology - Lewis Spence - Google Books
The Ossett "Exorcist" Murder | The True Crime Enthusiast
9 Chilling Tales Of Demonic Possession

Anne Green Deja Vue

Sunday May 11, 2025

Sunday May 11, 2025

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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Anne Greene, The Accused Baby Killer Who Refused to Die | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)
1650: Anne Greene survives being hanged, pulled, stomped (alphahistory.com)
Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper (goodreads.com)
The Miraculous Revival and Exoneration of Anne Green - | College of Humanities (byu.edu)
Pamphleteer - Wikipedia
Hanged by the neck until dead. The process of judicial hanging (capitalpunishmentuk.org)
Ohio woman accused of trying to steal a Christmas tree by hiding it in her vagina (worldnewsdailyreport.com)

The Charming Mrs. Lyles

Sunday May 04, 2025

Sunday May 04, 2025

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 charismatic personality. 
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Anjette Lyles | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
A Small Town In Georgia, A Shocking Murder, and a Well-Liked Killer ‹ CrimeReads

Sunday Apr 27, 2025

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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Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia
Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl
Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

Sunday Apr 20, 2025

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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Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia
Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl
Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

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