Crime Curious

The Jelani Day Case

When 25‑year‑old grad student Jelani Day vanished in August 2021, his family’s world stopped. Jelani was focused, joyful, and deeply loved — not someone who would simply disappear. But within days, his car was found hidden in the woods, and weeks later, his body was discovered miles away in the Illinois River under circumstances that still make no sense.
In this episode, we break down the timeline, the unanswered questions, and the frustrations Jelani’s family faced as they fought for urgency, transparency, and justice. What really happened to Jelani Day — and why does this case remain so painfully unresolved?
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The Mysterious Death of Jelani Day No Mystery, Contends Writer John W. Fountain; ‘Somebody Out There Knows’
Jelani Day Disappearance Explained: The Final Days and Clues That Still Don't Add Up | Read The Real Story
Three years later, Jelani Day joint task force is not actively investigating as family continues to seek answers | WGLT
About Us | Jelanidayfoundation
New Clues Emerge in the Death Investigation of Jelani Day – NBC Chicago

Crime Curious Funny Q&A Session

Every now and then, even the most dedicated true‑crime brains need a palate cleanser — and today, we’re giving your nervous system a break. In this bonus episode, we’re stepping away from murder, mystery, and mayhem to answer funny and unhinged questions. Nothing is off‑limits, everything is chaotic, and yes… we absolutely roast each other in the process. 
If your soul needed a breather, a laugh, or a reminder that Crime Curious is basically a sleepover with crime notes, this one’s for you.
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Baylie's Story: By My Eyes

Part Two takes us into the heartbreaking events of August 2018, when Baylie’s life was cut short in a tragic accident that left her family searching for answers no parent should ever have to seek. We examine the timeline of that day, the medical decisions that followed, and the emotional and legal battles her mother, Shawnee Baker, has fought in the years since. This episode explores the complexities surrounding Baylie’s death — the unanswered questions, the advocacy work that emerged from her loss, and the legacy she continues to leave behind through Baylie’s Wish Foundation. With care and clarity, we look at how a family’s grief transformed into purpose, and why Baylie’s story still resonates with so many today.
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BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION
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Baylie's Story

In Part One, we step into the world of 19‑year‑old Baylie Grogan — a brilliant, compassionate young woman from New Hampshire whose life was defined by discipline, empathy, and a love for horses that shaped her entire identity. Through the voices of those who knew her best, we explore Baylie’s childhood, her deep bond with her family, her early dreams of becoming a doctor, and the unwavering work ethic that carried her from the barn at dawn to the University of Miami’s equestrian program. But as summer 2018 unfolds, a series of events begins to shift the ground beneath her. This episode traces Baylie’s final months at home, the pressures she faced, and the moments that now feel haunting in hindsight.
 
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The Murder of Richard Kelvin

In this episode of Crime Curious, we’re heading to Adelaide — a city known for beaches, wine, and, unfortunately, one of the most chilling figures in Australian true crime: Bevan Spencer von Einem.
Von Einem was the quiet, well‑spoken accountant who blended into the background… until the abduction and murder of 15‑year‑old Richard Kelvin shattered that illusion and exposed a far darker reality. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a disturbing pattern of drugging's, assaults, and whispered rumors about a shadowy group of men preying on vulnerable teens.
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Bevan Spencer von Einem - Wikipedia
Convicted South Australian child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem dies in jail | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines
Bevan Spencer von Einem: Australia's Most Notorious Killer Near Death — His Illness and Crimes Revisited | IBTimes UK
Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
Child Killer Tortured And Murdered 15-Year-Old | by The Mystique | The Mystery Reporter | Medium

The Crimes of Dale Cregan

When a simmering Manchester gang feud exploded into violence, it unleashed one of the most shocking crime sprees in modern UK history. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Dale Cregan—a man whose name became synonymous with calculated brutality, a nationwide manhunt, and a tragedy that shook the British public to its core.
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Dale Cregan, The One-Eyed English Serial Killer With A Taste For Revenge
Dale Cregan trial: Guilty verdicts in trial of police killer and others - BBC News
Police killer Dale Cregan moved to Aintree Hospital in high-security operation - Liverpool Echo
Police killer Cregan moved to mental hospital after hunger strike
'I know she'd be embarrassed': The dads of murdered PCs have finally received what they long deserved - Manchester Evening News
Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone Murders: Where is Dale Cregan Today?
North West's most heinous killers blocked from tying the knot behind bars | Lancs Live

The Soap Maker Leonarda Cianciulli

In this chilling Italian true‑crime case, we explore the life and crimes of Leonarda Cianciulli, a seemingly warm and well‑liked shopkeeper in the town of Correggio whose desperation and superstition spiraled into horror. After a lifetime marked by tragedy — including the loss of multiple children and ominous warnings from fortune tellers — Cianciulli became convinced that human sacrifice was the only way to keep her eldest son safe as he prepared to enter the military.

The Camm Family Case

A quiet Indiana community was shattered on September 28, 2000, when Kim Camm and her two children, Bradley and Jill, were found shot to death in the family garage. What followed became one of the most controversial and tangled criminal cases in modern true crime history. This episode unpacks the tragedy, the flawed investigation, and the years‑long battle for justice that exposed deep cracks in the system. Was this a case of tunnel vision, institutional pride, or something even more unsettling? Join us as we explore the Camm family murders — a story of loss, wrongful conviction, and the long road to the truth.
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Wrongful conviction of David Camm - Wikipedia
How David Camm Was Wrongfully Convicted Of His Family’s Murder
David Camm Case: Wrongful Conviction and Acquittal - LegalClarity

The Murder of Brian Barrett

In this redo special guest episode, we dive into the killing of 22‑year‑old Brian Barrett, a young man caught in the crossfire of an online fantasy world created by Thomas Montgomery, a married, middle‑aged coworker posing as a teenage Marine sniper named “Tommy.” When both men fell for the same woman—an online persona known as “TalHotBlonde”—jealousy turned into obsession, and obsession turned into a calculated ambush in the parking lot of the Dynabrade factory in Buffalo, New York. 
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Thomas Montgomery – I Can't Believe It's NonFiction
Online Fantasy Romance Ends In Murder | by Elan Cassandra | Chameleon | Medium
Talhotblond (2009) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com)
Online Love Triangle, Deception End in Murder - ABC News (go.com)
'MarineSniper' and 'Talhotblond's' IMs - ABC News (go.com)
love_letter_100319.pdf (go.com)
22-Year-Old New York Man Murdered After Being Drawn Into Internet Love Triangle | Fox News
An IM Infatuation Turned to Romance. Then the Truth Came Out. | WIRED
Talhotblond documentary by Barbara Schroeder 2009

Three Missing; Three Mysteries

This week on Crime Curious, we’re taking you into three different missing‑person cases—each one baffling in its own way, each one desperately in need of answers. From a father who went missing on the way to his child's birth, to a murder trial without a body, these stories span different circumstances, different timelines, and different kinds of heartbreak, but they all share one thing: someone vanished, and the truth never followed. One of these cases comes with a twist so unexpected it changes everything you thought you understood.
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Todd A. Yopek – The Charley Project
Todd A. Yopek
Todd Yopek | Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults
Danielle Stislicki vanished 8 years ago in Oakland County: Where things stand in murder case
Danielle Stislicki murder: Judge sets Floyd Galloway Jr.'s trial for next year with new motions expected | FOX 2 Detroit
Danielle Stislicki murder: Judge sets Floyd Galloway Jr.'s trial for next year with new motions expected | FOX 2 Detroit
The puzzling death of Mateusz Kawecki in Poland — StrangeOutdoors.com
Guy Disappears On His Way To His Daughter's Birth, Family Finds His Decapitated Body In Their Barn 6 Months Later - Oola