136: What Really Happened to Dr. Sneha Philip?
In September 2001, the disappearance of a physician in Manhattan became complicated when the United States suffered one of the worst terrorist attacks in history. No one had seen Dr. Sneha Philip since September 10th, but with every new clue uncovered in the wake of tragedy, a new list of questions emerged for her loved ones. The years of uncertainty have been long and confusing for most, howev...
1hr 7m Apr 16, 2025
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135: Murdered in the Snow: Rosa White
In beautiful Logan County, West Virginia, a small town was devastated when a young girl was found brutally murdered in the snow. The weapons were left behind, pointing to one obvious suspect close to Rosa White, but the investigation would lead down a very unexpected path when a scandal was uncovered. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa J...
28m Apr 09, 2025
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134: The Baylor Bears & The Murder of Patrick Dennehy
In the Summer of 2003, down in steamy Waco, Texas, a new basketball recruit at Baylor University was gearing up for his first Big 12 season. When Patrick Dennehy didn't report for class on Friday and didn't show for practice the following Monday, it was clear that something was wrong. Just one problem though, those closest to him on campus were not looking for him and, initially, were uncoopera...
1hr 1m Apr 02, 2025
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133: Massacre on the Lurongyu 2682
A large fishing vessel, the Lurongyu 2682, set sail from the Shidao Port on a two-year squid harvesting mission. Thirty-three men were aboard when it reached the deep seas, but only eleven returned. Buckle up your life jackets because Alayna is taking us aboard the most terrifying ship to grace the Pacific. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZa...
1hr 2m Mar 26, 2025
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132: Betrayed by Blood: The Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum
On a quiet Sunday morning in September of 2002, a fisherman found a car partially submerged in the creek. When he approached the vehicle, he was startled to see a woman's body floating in the water next to the car. Police arrived on scene to launch an investigation that would take them in the most unbelievable direction. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme M...
48m Mar 12, 2025
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131: The Murders of Christine Morton & Debra Baker
Christine Morton was found by a neighbor, bludgeoned in her home after a night of celebrating her husband's birthday. The police immediately zero'd in on a suspect, secured a conviction, and marked "case closed" on another job well done. But 25 years later, a cold case that was, seemingly, unconnected would shed new light on the truth. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gm...
49m Mar 05, 2025
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130: The Diabolical Murder of Michael Cochran
On the morning of February 6, 2019, Michael and Natalie Cochran were supposed to catch a flight for a business meeting, when Michael fell ill. Natalie canceled their flight and reached out to friends to check on her husband's declining condition, but refused all offers to take him to the hospital. What was wrong with Michael and why didn't Natalie want to help him? The answer would shock everyo...
59m Feb 26, 2025
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129: Murder at the Hotel: Greg Fleniken
An out of towner, staying in a hotel on business, was found dead in his room one morning, when he failed to show up for work. Authorities were immediately stumped when a sweep of the room revealed no blood, no weapon, and no evidence a crime had even occurred. The mystery continued after the autopsy outlined a multitude of injuries that couldn't be explained. What happened to Greg Fleniken?? I...
49m Feb 19, 2025
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128: Beware of John Smith: The Disappearance of Fran Gladden & Janice Hartman Part Two
PART 2 Dianne Beasley wasn't looking for love when she met John Smith, but their shared interest in luxury cars and socializing, drew them to one another. It was a whirlwind romance, a short lived engagement, and a speedy marriage that thrust Dianne head over heels...into imminent danger. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new P...
1hr 1m Feb 14, 2025
1hr 1m
127: Beware of John Smith: The Disappearance of Fran Gladden & Janice Hartman Part One
PART 1 Dianne Beasley wasn't looking for love when she met John Smith, but their shared interest in luxury cars and socializing, drew them to one another. It was a whirlwind romance, a short lived engagement, and a speedy marriage that thrust Dianne head over heels...into imminent danger. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new P...
41m Feb 12, 2025
41m
126: The Wedgwood Baptist Church Shooting
This week, Candace tells a harrowing story of the victims and survivors of the Wedgwood Baptist Church Shooting in Fort Worth, Texas in September of 1999. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources: https:...
57m Feb 05, 2025
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125: Murder in Davenport: Kevin Lanusse, Dewlon Donell & Greg Dolezal
In 2021, a contract job took a group of electricians from their chilly, northeastern fall, down to sunny Florida. When Shaun Runyon was called out by his team for slacking on the job, he stormed off the worksite and started driving north, towards home. The trouble was, with every mile he traveled, he became more and more enraged until he turned his truck around and went back for revenge. Insta...
31m Jan 29, 2025
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124: The Unexpected Witnesses: Kevin Butler & Marty Duram
This week, Alayna covers two separate cases where the most unexpected witnesses come in small, feathery packages. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources:https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/eighth-court-...
36m Jan 22, 2025
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123: The Murder of Warren Barnes
When police were called out to a boat ramp in the wee hours of the morning, on February 27, 2021, they found 19-year-old Brian Cohee, Jr. standing on the bank, watching his car sink. What was thought to be a silly little accident took a sinister turn, when the rear bumper of the car revealed something quite concerning. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Mus...
51m Jan 15, 2025
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122: The Hazel Green Widow: Elizabeth Dale
Elizabeth Dale was raised in privilege; getting everything she could have ever wanted. When her first husband died suddenly, she was left alone in the homestead they shared together. Though she found love again, she would go on to lose even more husbands over the years. Was she just unlucky or did she make her own luck? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Mu...
31m Jan 08, 2025
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121: The Murder of Mary Ellen Deener
In 1965, Mary Ellen Denner, and her sister Brenda, went to the laundromat to complete a chore that they always did for their family. This night would turn into anything but routine when Mary Ellen went to make change but never came back. The monster that took her from her family was quickly caught, but her family and the community could have never anticipated what happened next. Instagram: @Co...
47m Jan 01, 2025
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120: The Honor Killing of Banaz Mahmod
The Mahmod family fled Iraq to pursue a better life in South London in the late 1990's, but a better life was not waiting there for the young girls in the family. The parents and other elders imposed strict, religious values onto Banaz Mahmod and her sisters; compromising everything they understood about right and wrong. When Banaz went missing in January of 2006, her boyfriend knew that her ma...
41m Dec 25, 2024
41m
The Mysterious Drowning of Annie Börjesson
Annie Börjesson had been living in Edinburgh, Scotland and was eager to go home to visit her family and friends back in Sweden. She'd planned a trip to IKEA, a hair appointment, and packed two library books that she'd take back while she was in town, but she never got the chance because she was found dead on the beach on December 4, 2005. Police quickly ruled it a suicide, but was it really mur...
1hr 14m Dec 18, 2024
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119: The Horseshoe Lake Murders
In picturesque Horseshoe, Arkansas, a man settled to build a farm, family, and legacy. If he'd only known that having such a warm and giving family would lead to tragedy, he may have taken his dream somewhere else. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! h...
35m Nov 13, 2024
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118: Kyle Still Speaks: A Mother's Fight Against Fentanyl Poisoning
Stephanie Hellstern came home from work and walked into a nightmare that no parent should ever have to experience. She'd spend months waiting to find out what really happened to her 16 year old son, Kyle, and a lifetime fighting for change. Listen to her powerful story and check out her non-profit North Texas Fentanyl Coalition. Fentanyl Education & Resources: North Texas Fentanyl Coalition n...
59m Nov 06, 2024
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118: The Tragic Death of Tyler Skaggs
Tyler Skaggs was born to play ball. He came from a family of ball players and took his talents all the way to the MLB to play for the Los Angeles Angels. After an injury left him in chronic pain, Tyler turned to prescription pain medication to get through the long stretches of back-to-back games. What was a seemingly innocent habit ended his life when he took the wrong thing from the wrong pers...
37m Oct 30, 2024
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117: The Body in the Stairwell: The Murder of Jennifer Watkins
A young hospital employee went missing one November evening in 1999, only to be found murdered days later. Police had a few suspects in mind but the identity of the real killer is someone that wasn't even on their radar. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch st...
42m Oct 23, 2024
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116: The Murders of Sharon Williams & Walter Scott
On a snowy night in St. Charles County, Missouri, police were called to the scene of a car accident; finding the driver clinging to life. A rookie officer, with only two years on the force, took one look at the Cadillac in the creek, and knew in his gut that something was off. He could have never imagined that it would take years and the mysterious disappearance of a local man to get to the tru...
40m Oct 16, 2024
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115: The Horrifying Murder of Gail Katz Bierenbaum
Gail Katz had experienced heartbreak and mental health concerns before meeting a surgeon who swept her off her feet. Sadly, the happy times didn't last long, and she was thrust back into a downward spiral as her marriage grew more volatile. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Ch...
51m Oct 09, 2024
51m
114: The Unexplained Cattle Mutilations
Alayna is taking us on a wild ride this week! She shares multiple stories of cattle mutilations that have happened all over the country, and continue to this day. There are many theories as to how these cow have died, but what do you believe? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime ...
52m Oct 02, 2024
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113: The Vampire of Düsseldorf, Part Three
In this three-part series, Candace details the horrific crimes of one of the worst humans to ever grace the face of the earth, Peter Kürten, "The Vampire of Düsseldorf". Peter was born into a chaotic, abusive household which gave way to obsessive sexual violence and a life of depravity that would terrorize his community. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcas...
47m Sep 25, 2024
47m
113: The Vampire of Düsseldorf, Part Two
In this three-part series, Candace details the horrific crimes of one of the worst humans to ever grace the face of the earth, Peter Kürten, "The Vampire of Düsseldorf". Peter was born into a chaotic, abusive household which gave way to obsessive sexual violence and a life of depravity that would terrorize his community. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Part of the Fam Patreon subscrib...
44m Sep 18, 2024
44m
113: The Vampire of Düsseldorf, Part One
In this three-part series, Candace details the horrific crimes of one of the worst humans to ever grace the face of the earth, Peter Kürten, "The Vampire of Düsseldorf". Peter was born into a chaotic, abusive household which gave way to obsessive sexual violence and a life of depravity that would terrorize his community. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Part of the Fam Patreon subscrib...
37m Sep 11, 2024
37m
112: The Westside Park Murders: Kimberly Dowell and Ethan Dixon
An Indiana couple set out for a bite to eat one Saturday evening, only to be ambushed at a popular hangout. With nothing to go on, police eagerly ran every lead and never forgot one of Indiana's most notorious cold cases. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch s...
42m Aug 28, 2024
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111: The Black Widow: Judy Buenoano
It was a typical Summer evening in Pensacola, Florida, in 1983. A group of friends gathered for dinner when suddenly, a loud explosion rocked the city streets. Who knew that a car bombing would unravel a twisted, tangled web of lies and mysterious deaths that would all lead back to one, deranged woman. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa ...
43m Aug 21, 2024
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110: Double Homicide at the Knanaya Church: Reshma James & Dennis Malloosseril
Reshma James was taking a break from her failing marriage; finding refuge with her family and a new church. She was just finding the space to think clearly when her life was cut short, along with another member of her church. In the end, a tragedy that shook a tight-knit community would eventually turn into the blessing that no one could have imagined. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: ...
37m Aug 14, 2024
37m
109: Who Killed Sigrid Stevenson?
In 1977, a young graduate student was found naked and beaten on the main stage in the campus theatre. With little to go on, the case quickly turned cold, and despite numerous reopenings over the decades, we still have no answers. Can you solve this mystery? If you have any information about the murder of Sigrid Stevenson in September of 1977, please contact the Ewing Police Department at 609-8...
52m Aug 07, 2024
52m
108: Where is Summer Wells?
It's been three years since Summer Wells vanished from her family home without a trace. There has been much speculation about what could have happened to the little blonde haired, blue eyed five year old, but with all the information that we have today, there are still so many questions left unanswered. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa...
1hr 8m Jul 31, 2024
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107: The Calculated Murder of Sarah Everard
In the Spring of 2021, the global pandemic was in full swing; leaving everyone uncertain about what the future might hold. In the UK, a COVID lockdown was put in place to help slow the spread of the virus and keep people safe from harm. For Sarah Everard, even social distancing couldn't shield her from another form of evil that lurked right around the corner. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast ...
1hr 7m Jul 24, 2024
1hr 7m
106: The Yosemite Serial Killer: Cary Stayner, Part 2
In Part 1 of The Yosemite Serial Killer: Cary Stayner, we discussed Cary's little brother Stephen and how he turned his personal tragedy into a way to help other and do some healing of his own. In this episode, we talk about how Cary Stayner lived with a dark force that clouded his mind and made his murderous fantasies come to life.
40m Jul 17, 2024
40m
106: The Yosemite Serial Killer: Cary Stayner, Part 1
This is the story of how trauma can either catapult a victim into endless hopelessness or down a path of purpose and fulfillment. In Part 1, we discuss how a survivor was molded by tragedy, to do good. But, lurking in the periphery of his life, was a festering darkness that would spiral out of control and give way to a murderer.
33m Jul 10, 2024
33m
105: Current Events: Where is Seraya Aung Harmon?
UPDATE: Seraya has been located safely in Mexico and has been returned home to her mother! Her father, Aaron Aung, has been detained and Nadia Cole has been returned to her family. Details about what will become of both of them remain to be seen, but we'll update as soon as we know something! **** June 3, 2024, Samara Harmon waited patiently for her ex, Aaron Aung, to drop off their bubbly, 2-...
36m Jul 08, 2024
36m
104: Deadly Catfish: The Heartbreaking Murder of Cynthia "CeCe" Hoffman
When you think of Anchorage, Alaska, you probably think of expansive views and gorgeous, snow-topped mountains. Sadly, since 2019, Anchorage has been trying to recover from one of the most horrific crimes the city has ever seen. CeCe Hoffman was a 19-year-old girl with an exciting future ahead of her, despite having a developmental disability. She was under the impression that her best friend,...
43m Jul 03, 2024
43m
103: The Heinous Murder of Sarah Walker
Sarah Anne Walker was a top selling real estate agent for DR Horton Homes in Collin County, Texas. She was bubbly and energetic and tackled work the way she did everything; with an upbeat and positive attitude. But on July 8, 2006 her life ended when a predator stabbed her over 30 times. Thanks to eye witnesses and DNA, her killer would be caught and held accountable. We're Now On Patreon! htt...
43m Jun 26, 2024
43m
102: The Chicago Tylenol Murders
On September 29, 1982, the greater Chicago area, experienced a string of deaths, all linked to one single product; Tylenol. Investigators' immediate action, no doubt, saved more lives, but how could this have happened to seven innocent people in the first place? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreo...
49m Jun 19, 2024
49m
101: The Confusing Case of Susann Sills
San Clemente resident, Susann Sills, was a doting mother to her twelve-year-old twins and a devoted wife, working along side her husband in his fertility practice. From the outside, the couple appeared to have it all, but when Scott called 911 to report that his wife was dead, authorities would soon uncover too many inconsistencies to ignore. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonC...
48m Jun 12, 2024
48m
100: The Bayou Butcher: The Murder of Jeffrey Wolfe
In the heat of the summer, 1996, a Texas couple set out on a road trip to Mississippi. They could have never imagined this journey would lead them to a nightmare that only one of them would live to tell. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join us on Patreon! patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Visit our new merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-s...
42m Jun 05, 2024
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99: The Murderous Obsession of Michael Keetley
When an ice cream man is robbed and shot in broad daylight, the community rallies around him to raise funds for the uninsured victim. But when the search for the assailants stalls, the ice cream man takes matters into his own hands. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Sources: https://youtu.be/G3zVFbrFhAw?si=rf2pdPyAWewPOQNn https://you...
41m May 29, 2024
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98: The Double Crossed Murders of Kenneth and Carolyn Stahl
In 1999, Orange County, California was a place to take in the gorgeous scenery and rub shoulders with the super wealthy. Kenneth and Carolyn Stahl were a married couple who'd set themselves up for a life of privilege and luxury in the OC, but money can't buy everything...or can it? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Sources: https://www...
47m May 22, 2024
47m
97: Rampage Killer: Nicholas Sheley
In the Summer of 2008, eight innocent people would meet their end at the hands of a drug-filled Nicholas Sheley, when he went on a killing spree across the state of Illinois. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Troy_Sheley https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-accused-in-8-deaths-gets-2...
46m May 15, 2024
46m
96: The Honeymoon Killers: Aurore Martin and Peter Schmidt
Marc Van Beers was a quiet accountant in Belgium, where he lived with his new wife. A few months after they married, they decided to take their dream honeymoon to Calvi in Corsica, but the honeymoon came to a screeching halt when their car barreled off a cliff. This story is full of lies, deceit, and an illicit affair that would repeat history in the worst way possible. Instagram: @CousinsonCr...
50m May 08, 2024
50m
95: The Callous Murder of Lula Welch Young
Lula and Linda were the best of friends, and lived in a beautifully quaint neighborhood; leaning on each other for both good times and bad. Lula overcame hardships over the years with a determined strength, but she couldn't have imagined that the one she trusted the most in the world, would be the one to take her down. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Mus...
32m May 01, 2024
32m
94: The Murder of Emily Lambert
Emily Lambert was excited to spend the weekend with her boyfriend in Carlsbad, New Mexico in the Spring of 2014. What started off as a fun-filled time of sightseeing and local bar hopping, soon turned into a deadly nightmare. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Sources: https://youtu.be/6AVUch6rfZ0?si=uPWcLnL8lL50cD3K https://www.koat.c...
39m Apr 03, 2024
39m
93: Current Events: Kouri and Eric Richins
The media has been a buzz lately with a shocking tale of an author of a children's book about grief who is scheduled to stand trial for the murder of her husband. In this episode, Candace outlines some pretrial information pointing the finger straight at Kouri Richins. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Sources: https://kutv.com/news/lo...
36m Mar 27, 2024
36m
92: Bodies in the Water: The Murders of Lauren Castellari and Yarianna Wheeler
Let's call it what it is... the media doesn't report on every homicide case in the same way and with the same amount of air time. In this episode, Alayna highlights two cases where the victims didn't get attention they deserved. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Sources: https://mvnnews.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/hoyleton-man-enters-alfo...
30m Mar 20, 2024
30m