151: The Brutal and Senseless Murder of Christopher Donovan
It was after midnight in late May 2001 in quiet Surrey, England. Chris Donovan, his brother, and their friend met up at a local takeaway so they could walk home together - never knowing a chance encounter was about to up-end their lives and send shockwaves through the community. What followed was a painstaking investigation by two relentless detectives to prove culpability, and an extraordinary...
40m Jul 30, 2025
40m
150: The Disappearance of Lynette Simms Dawson, Part Two
When a woman goes missing in Sydney, Australia in 1982, all that could be heard was the cicadas buzzing in the trees. No one was looking for her; not her friends and not police. In Part Two of this two-part episode, we'll talk about what might have become of Lyn and how a renewed interest in the case would bring justice for Lyn's family. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@...
1hr 6m Jul 23, 2025
1hr 6m
149: The Disappearance of Lynette Simms Dawson, Part One
When a woman goes missing in Sydney, Australia in 1982, all that could be heard was the cicadas buzzing in the trees. No one was looking for her; not her friends and not police. In Part One of this two-part episode, we'll talk about the beautiful life Lynette Dawson had grown accustomed to before it was all taken from her. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme...
41m Jul 16, 2025
41m
148: Mountain Madness: The Murders of John Morrison and Frank Harwood
Sunday, June 29, 2025, an emergency call came in alerting officials that a fire was spreading on Canfield Mountain. Within minutes, firefighters suited up and raced toward the blaze, bracing for battle against the flames. But what awaited them wasn't just a wildfire—it was an ambush. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our Patreon! h...
36m Jul 09, 2025
36m
147: Where Are Bonnie Lee and Jeremy Dages?
When a young mother took her son out for what should have been a quick late-night trip to the grocery store, no one suspected it would be the last time they saw her. By the next morning, after hours with no word and no sign of her return, her roommates suspected something was very wrong. If you have any information about what happened to Bonnie Lee and her son Jeremy, please call the Hillsboro...
57m Jul 02, 2025
57m
146: Fatal Fairytale: The Murder of Jason Corbett
Jason and Molly Corbett moved from Ireland to the US in search of a fresh start for their family. The endless opportunities and sense of community that North Carolina had to offer, gave them the life that most could only dream of. But a deteriorating marriage threatened their happy ending and one heated night would rip the family apart forever. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: Cousinso...
59m Jun 25, 2025
59m
145: Ice Cold Betrayal: The Murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin
A casual reunion between old friends at an upscale café took a tragic turn when one woman suddenly fell gravely ill. Mirna Salihin was a vibrant, healthy young woman with a bright future ahead of her, so what could have caused her sudden and mysterious death? Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Co...
55m Jun 18, 2025
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144: The Murder of Lori Bray
On a crisp October night, Lori Bray finished her shift at the casino, eager to get home and escape into the quiet of the evening before facing another early morning. But when the casino manager spotted Lori’s car abandoned at a lonely rural intersection the next day, far from her usual route, a sense of dread crept in. A chance encounter and a single act of kindness lead Lori on a detour that s...
33m Jun 11, 2025
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143: A Shot in the Dark: The Murder of Farah Fratta
November 9, 1994 was an ordinary Wednesday night for Laura Hoelscher and her husband, Darren, until they were startled by gunfire across the street. Rushing to their living room window, they witnessed their neighbor, Farah Fratta, fall to her garage floor and a masked man escape in a getaway car. Zeroing in on who wanted Farah dead would be the easy part, but proving it wouldn't be. Sources: h...
1hr 19m Jun 04, 2025
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142: The Generous Doctor: The Murder of Dr. Thomas Burchard
Dr. Thomas Burchard, a pediatric psychiatrist, was exceptional at taking care of others. Though he had good intentions, his habit of sending money to pretty women who were down on their luck, was not a good look for the esteemed doctor. Soon, he'd cross paths with one young woman who would take much more than his money. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Mu...
35m May 28, 2025
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141: Melonie White & The Secrets of Lake Mead
Just months after moving to Las Vegas in search of a fresh start with her boyfriend and 3-year-old son, Melonie White’s excitement quickly faded into silence. Her family grew increasingly concerned when days turned into weeks without a word from her. Then came a chilling discovery in the Nevada desert—what two unsuspecting hikers stumbled upon would confirm their worst fears. Instagram: @Cousi...
39m May 21, 2025
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140: A Bomb at the Luxor: The Murder of Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio
Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. For Mexico-born Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio, Las Vegas was booming with job opportunity and the chance to send money to his family back home. But in early May of 2007 an explosion would shock the city and leave Willebaldo's family to go on without him. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gm...
47m May 14, 2025
47m
139: Gone in a Minute: The Murder of Art Rozendal
The holidays had come and gone in snowy Canada, and the Rozendal's were out visiting friends on a bitter January night. Having skirted death more than once, Brenda Rozendal and her husband, Art, were more connected and in love than ever before; cherishing every moment they had with each other. But in an instant, their beautiful life together would be shattered, because one of them would be gone...
39m May 07, 2025
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138: The Ruthless Murder of Tyshika Askins
Tyshika Askins was a beautiful, 22-year-old mother with her whole life ahead of her. She was responsible and organized, which is why her baby’s father, Alonza Dennis, grew concerned when she didn’t arrive to pick up their 2-year-old son. After finding her lifeless body in the bedroom of her apartment, police immediately zeroed in on Alonza as their prime suspect. With the circumstantial evidenc...
55m Apr 30, 2025
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137: Thick as Thieves: The Murder of Brian Davis
Robin Davis and Carol Saltzman were the type of friends that did everything together. They went grocery shopping together, moved out of town and got new jobs together, and even lived together for a few years. But when Robin's husband turned up dead, on a rural road near his home, police believed they knew just how far Carol would go for her bestie. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: Cous...
36m Apr 23, 2025
36m
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 8m 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
28m
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 2m 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
48m
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
49m
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...
1hr Feb 26, 2025
1hr
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
49m
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 2m Feb 14, 2025
1hr 2m
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
31m
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
51m
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
37m
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
40m
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
52m
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
42m
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
43m
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 9m Jul 31, 2024
1hr 9m
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