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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Episodes

Sunday Jan 23, 2022

The Tragic Case of Rose Larner.  We are bringing you a two part Michigan case. Rose Larner was a feisty but kind hearted teenager who ran the streets with her friends at all hours. She loved her family and growing up, she was usually reciting Bible versus. Join us as we talk about an unforgettable 1990’s case that shocked mid Michigan.
Sources:
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/sex-drugs-teenage-cannibalism-the-shocking-murder-of-rose-larner
https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/episode/fairplay-ep8-john-ortiz-kehoe-25-years-and-counting-89169/
https://wwmt.com/news/local/justice-for-rose
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.lansingstatejournal.com/amp/852435001
https://www.reddit.com/r/gifs/comments/34bx1v/john_ortizkehoes_reaction_to_being_sentenced_to/
Music By: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell 

Thursday Jan 20, 2022

This is the unbelievable case of Nannie Doss (birth name Nancy Hazel). All we can say about this one is Holy Shit. Put down your prunes if you are eating any before listening. 
The Story Of Nannie Doss, The "Giggling Granny" Serial Killer (allthatsinteresting.com)
Nannie Doss - Wikipedia
Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss (Ryan Green's True Crime): Green, Ryan: 9781097268535: Amazon.com: Books
Music By: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell 

101: Grannies Gone Wild

Sunday Jan 16, 2022

Sunday Jan 16, 2022

It’s not everyday that you hear about women in their mid to late seventies committing heinous crimes, but unfortunately they exist. Helen Golay was 78 years old, yes I said 78… and Olga Rutterschmidt was the age of 75 when the two of them became business partners in a truly evil plan resulting in cold blooded murders.
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Widow_Murders
https://youtu.be/zcasK2lu0d8
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10182775/amp/New-podcast-details-two-old-ladies-killed-homeless-men-attempt-insurance-money.html
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1283179
https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-olgahelen8apr08-story.html
Music by: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art by: Charnell Lennox

100: Lenny The Loon Part 2

Thursday Jan 13, 2022

Thursday Jan 13, 2022

We are wrapping up our 100th episode special with a plot twist that we just can’t make up. If you haven’t already, make sure you catch part one of Lenny the Loon. In this episode we will reveal a part of this case that grabbed national attention… you will understand why.
Sources: 
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mamamia.com.au/natasha-ryan-leonard-fraser/amp/
https://youtu.be/os_K-e_qwu8
https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/true-crime-series/natasha-ryan-the-girl-who-hid-in-the-cupboard/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Ryan
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.1news.info/moms-news/natasha-ryan-the-girl-who-hid-in-the-cupboard-1079071%3famp=1
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Fraser

99: Lenny The Loon

Sunday Jan 09, 2022

Sunday Jan 09, 2022

In honor of approaching 100 episodes we have decided to bring a two part case that is really hard to believe. In this episode Charnell talks about one of Australia’s most gruesome serial killers, Leonard Fraser; also known as the Rockhampton Rapist.  Leonard spent a majority of his life in and out of prison, upping the ante with his crimes each time he was released to reoffend. This case will leave you with a lot of questions. 
Things a killer would know - Paula Doneman - 9781741142310 - Allen & Unwin - Australia (allenandunwin.com)
Leonard Fraser's daughter breaks her silence: 'My dad's a serial killer' | 7NEWS
The Leonard Fraser Story - A violent psychopathic misfit in a normalAustralian family. ... - Watching True Crime Stories (tapatalk.com)
Leonard John Fraser | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Leonard Fraser's daughter breaks her silence: 'My dad's a serial killer' | 7NEWS
Music by: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art by: Charnell

Thursday Jan 06, 2022

Kermit Fitzpatrick was dedicated to his career in law enforcement. Those that knew him did not forget him. He had the ability to connect and touch the lives of the people he worked with. Sadly Kermit’s life was taken while on active duty when he was just thirty years old. Join us as Charnell shares a very special listener pick that is close to her heart. 
Reflections for Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick, Michigan State Police, Michigan (odmp.org)
Personal Story written in by Michael Lennox
Music By: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell 

Sunday Jan 02, 2022

Colleen Ritzer devoted her life to her career as a high school math teacher. She was adored by her students, friends and family. October 22nd, 2013 started out as an ordinary school day at Danvers High school in Massachusetts. Colleen even wore purple for “Buddy Day” to match her favorite teacher and friend at school. No one could predict that Colleen’s kindness and willingness to stay after school and help tutor her students would end in such a horrific and tragic way.
Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.necn.com/news/national-international/chism-lawyers-want-confession-dismissed-as-evidence/71247/%3famp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.wbur.org/news/2015/12/15/philip-chism-guilty-murder-rape
https://www.wgbh.org/news/post/16-year-old-philip-chism-found-guilty-rape-and-murder-teacher-colleen-ritzer
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/30/philip-chism-murder-trial-resumes/zwhZsJ0PUd0olRg3vA9QZK/story.html%3foutputType=amp
https://www.newsunzip.com/wiki/colleen-ritzer/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/12/17/12-questions-about-the-philip-chism-trial-answered/%3famp=1
True Crime Astrology: Phillip Chism Parts 1-4
Music by: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell 

96: The Fruitcake

Thursday Dec 23, 2021

Thursday Dec 23, 2021

The Collin Street Bakery is a 4th generation family owned and operated very successful business out of Texas most popular for their delicious fruitcake. However, their success unfortunately tempted Sandy Jenkins and his wife at the time Kay to live their best life all on the bakery's dime. This story is full of fruits and nuts.
Music By: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell
Fruitcake - Wikipedia
Fruitcake Fraud available on Discovery Plus
What Happened To Sandy Jenkins After His Arrest? (grunge.com)

Sunday Dec 19, 2021

If you are from Fayettesville West Virgina then you have likely heard of the five missing Sodder children that disappeared in a house fire on Christmas Eve. Although authorities want the family to believe that the children perished in the fire....there was no physical evidence found in the after math of the fire to prove this. Take a listen to this intriguing decades old mystery of the missing Sodder children. 
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance
https://youtu.be/z0AKoCMydkc
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/
Music By: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell 

Thursday Dec 16, 2021

Anne Greene was sentenced to the gallows for "infinticide" in 1650 even though it was obvious her baby was still born and born months premature. However, fate had a different plan when the gallows didn't work. Take a listen to this truly unbelievable case and look into what life would have been like in the 1600's! 
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)
Music By: Jonas Bjornstand
Cover Art By: Charnell 

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