Crime Curious

The Murder of Margaret Theut

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 Margaret was saving to give to a charity.  
 
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PEOPLE OF MI V TERESA HURTADO ALVAREZ :: 2015 :: Michigan Court of Appeals - Unpublished Opinions Decisions :: Michigan Case Law :: Michigan Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia
COA 319988 PEOPLE OF MI V TERESA HURTADO ALVAREZ Opinion - Per Curiam - Unpublished 04/28/2015
Detroit woman sentenced to life for murder of the childhood babysitter - mlive.com
Detroit Woman Faces Life in Prison for Murder of Elderly Childhood Babysitter — Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog — December 18, 2013
Teresa Alvarez | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

The Life of Wild Bill Hickok

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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Meet Wild Bill Hickok, The Famed Gunfighter Of The Wild West
Today In History: What Happened On March 1st

Judge Megan's Family Violence Speech

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. 

The Ypsilanti Ripper Part Two

The conclusion to the Ypsilanti Ripper also known as the Michigan Co-ed Murders from 1967-1969. 
 
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John Norman Collins | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Clippings from The Ann Arbor News, Ypsilanti Press, Detroit News, and Detroit Free Press, 1967-72.
John Norman Collins: The Co-Ed Killer: By Katherine Ramsland
The Michigan Murders, Edward Keyes (Pocket, 1976). 
 Killer among Us: Public Reaction to Serial Murder by Joseph C. Fisher.
Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg (Headline Books, 1992).
CrimeLibrary.com

The Ypsilanti Ripper

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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John Norman Collins | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Clippings from The Ann Arbor News, Ypsilanti Press, Detroit News, and Detroit Free Press, 1967-72.
John Norman Collins: The Co-Ed Killer: By Katherine Ramsland
The Michigan Murders, Edward Keyes (Pocket, 1976). 
 Killer among Us: Public Reaction to Serial Murder by Joseph C. Fisher.
Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg (Headline Books, 1992).
CrimeLibrary.com

Survivor Erica's Story

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 violent relationship before leaving thankfully with her life. 
 
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Interview completed with Erica February, 2025.  

The Murder of Jay Lee

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 of differences. His life was taken too soon over imagined fears brought on by social and religious programming. 
 
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https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2025/02/05/after-2-1-2-years-jimmy-jay-lees-remains-have-been-found/
Family wants justice after Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee’s remains found
Mistrial declared in case of missing gay Ole Miss student Jimmie Lee
Jimmie''Jay" Lee's family one step closer to closure after discovery of remains
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student | AP News
After 2 1/2 years, Jimmy Jay Lee's remains have been found - The Oxford Eagle | The Oxford Eagle
An Ole Miss student exchanged messages with the man now on trial in his killing, police say | AP News
https://linktr.ee/justiceforjaylee

The Murder of Kaylea Titford

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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Woman in Wales admits manslaughter by letting daughter become obese | Wales | The Guardian
Couple Guilty of Killing Their Daughter by Letting Her Get Fat | by Victoria Suzanne | Crime Scenes | Medium
Kaylea Titford: Fiercely independent girl died alone due to parent’s neglect | The Independent
Killing of Kaylea Titford - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Kaylea_Titfordhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/powys-swansea-crown-court-newtown-covid-justice-b2292229.html

The Ghost of Desmond Arthur

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 haunted the training airbase until his name was cleared of wrongdoing once and for all. 
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Cecil Grace - Wikipedia
6 Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Murders | Cracked.com
Ghostly wartime aviator still haunting Montrose
Desmond Arthur - Wikipedia

The Murder of Nana and Pop Pop

Christopher Pittman was only 12 years old when he was prescribed anti-depressants and murdering the two people he loved most in the world, Joe and Joy Pittman or as he would call them. Nana and Pop Pop.
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 South Carolina’s youngest killer remains in prison | Rock Hill Herald (heraldonline.com)http://www.christopherpittman.org/48 hours episode: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=christopher+pittman&view=detail&mid=FA2FE8819690A54690ACFA2FE8819690A54690AC&FORM=VIRE