Crime Cave Podcast

In May of 2022, a respected and energetic 3rd grade teacher headed out to celebrate the last day of the school year -- enjoying a carefree night of laughter and cocktails with her boyfriend and two other couples. She had no way of knowing, however, it would actually be her last day. How did a random split-second interaction end up setting off a ticking time bomb?

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In May of 2022, a respected and energetic 3rd grade teacher headed out to celebrate the last day of the school year -- enjoying a carefree night of laughter and cocktails with her boyfriend and two other couples. She had no way of knowing, however, that it would actually be her last day. How did a random, split-second interaction end up setting off a ticking time bomb?

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Do you remember your first job as a teenager? It was a chance to take on some responsibility and start earning a paycheck. For a shy, mild-mannered 18 year-old in Punta Gorda, Florida, the overnight shift at the local convenience store seemed like a perfect fit. But on Halloween night of 2015, a quiet evening of working solo devolved into a real-life horror show.

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An 18 year-old barista working alone at a roadside coffee stand in Anchorage, Alaska preparing to close up shop on a frigid February evening in 2012. But when the final customer of the night approached the window and placed his order, she would unknowingly be pulled into a sadistic and diabolic plan.

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A responsible 19 year-old student from Kansas City, MO was enjoying his sophomore year of college and working at a local radio station. Tall and lanky with red hair and freckles, he earned the on-air nickname "Opie." In November of 2006, he traveled with a group of students to Chicago for an academic conference. And was never heard from again. What could have possibly caused this grounded midwestern teen to disappear without a trace?

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Everyone deserves a break once in a while. The day-to-day stress of work, bills, and parenthood can make one crave the beach and sunshine. In June of 2023, a 32 year-old teacher in Cleveland, OH was ready for a vacation. Sometimes with the excitement, it's not unusual to forget your toothpaste or a particular pair of sandals. But what if what you left behind was your baby?

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It's been said that history repeats itself. The unassuming safe community of Bradley, IL seemed to be a carefree haven for families, with kids playing tag and riding their bikes until the streetlights came on. But in 1981, when a shocking crime upended the community, residents of the village spent years trying to recover. But little did they know that evil would strike twice.

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In April of 2003, an aspiring young actress decides to break off her engagement. But it doesn't end well.

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On a spring evening in 2005, two young women embark on a fun road trip from Houston to Shreveport to take a break from it all. But an impromptu decision to get late-night takeout would lead to a devastating series of events. How did this innocent weekend getaway result in one of the most malicious crimes in Louisiana history?

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There once lived an adventurous young woman in Melbourne, Australia. Athletic, strikingly beautiful, and so mysterious that she cast a spell on everyone she met. But in a luxury high-rise in December 2010, that mystery took a gruesome turn. How did this free spirit meet her death at the bottom of a garbage chute?

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An upbeat, artistic, and hardworking university student gets off work at a shopping mall in Grand Forks, ND. But the rest of her evening doesn't go as planned. What happened on that frigid November evening that would shake the community to its core?  

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A highly-organized successful wife and mother enjoys a relaxing retreat with her family at a campground in upstate New York. But by the end of that weekend, a decision was made that would change four families forever and absolutely baffle the world for years to come. How did this summer camping trip devolve into the demise of 8 people? 

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A picture-perfect family in Katy, Texas: a doting father, two vivacious blonde daughters, and their stunning mother with southern belle charm. But on a sunny Friday afternoon in June of 2016, their neighbors would learn that picture was not exactly what it seemed.  

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A 5am fitness class at a rural church in Midlothian, TX... where bootcamp participants gathered to work towards finding the version of themselves they always dreamed of being. But what they actually found in that house of worship on a rainy morning in 2016 was their worst nightmare. 

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An exuberant and family-oriented computer expert taking steps to build a solid home life in Iowa for her and her teenage son. But when this hard-working single mom suddenly abandons that life and everyone in it, her own digital footprint would lead to a diabolical series of events that no one saw coming.  

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An esteemed doctor and pediatric nurse raising their two accomplished daughters in the tranquil New England town of Cheshire, CT. But 30 miles away, two career criminals out on parole at a halfway house were hell-bent on a night out. What happened in the early morning hours of July 23rd, 2007, when good and evil collided?  

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A happily-married couple takes an early morning drive on a September morning in Wisconsin. But within minutes, their excursion would take an unexpected and deadly turn. What really happened in that car that led to one of the most freakish road accidents ever reported? 

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There once was a family just east of Seattle that lived in the tiny rural town of Carnation, Washington. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Cascade Foothills, this safe close-knit community was known for 4th of July festivals and fall harvest celebrations. But on Christmas Eve of 2007, this serene little town would become known for something else. 

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It's been said that truth is stranger than fiction. In May of 2010, in beautiful Costa Mesa, CA, that would prove to be true. With our cast of characters consisting of three young 20-somethings, a series of scenes would play out in that sunny coastal town in Orange County including an upcoming marriage, a musical, and murder. This is the bizarre story of Daniel Wozniak. 

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Have you ever called an Uber? Typically it's an uneventful experience and comes in handy when you need a no-hassle way to get where you need to be. In March of 2019, a 21 year-old aspiring law student in Columbia, SC arranged a ride after a festive evening. What she didn't know was that destination would be her final one. 

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A young single attorney returns home at 1am to her secure Houston apartment after a fun night out with friends. She locks the door, completes her bedtime routine, and curls up for a good night's sleep. But it wasn't the alarm that would wake her. How did her safe haven become a blood bath by dawn? 

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Have you ever been in love? In reality, that can take several forms. Marital bliss of 25 years. A new love after a separation. Or a discreet, controversial love from an extramarital affair. In early 2018, three individuals would take a chance on love, but on a sunny spring day in the suburbs of Philadelphia, they would discover what happens when that love implodes.

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A 20 year-old university honor student in southern California in 1986, with a successful future mapped out in front of her. During the Christmas holidays with her family, she visits her sick boyfriend. But her drive home doesn't go as planned. How did this All-American girl end up under the freeway near a lonely, deserted exit ramp, that lead nowhere? 

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Two young female employees closing up shop at an upscale yoga store in Bethesda, MD. But when they pop back in after locking up for the night to retrieve a forgotten personal item, their lives would be changed forever. What kind of evil was waiting for them at the store that left these two vibrant young women lying in a pool of blood by morning? 

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A car at the bottom of a ravine in a ball of fire in Georgetown, TX. Charred remains found behind the wheel. What led to this individual going over the edge?

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A 7 year-old flower girl at her aunt's Long Island wedding in 2005. A few miles away, a 24 year-old man was throwing back a few too many. Join me in the Crime Cave as we examine how their paths collided in one of the most horrifying events in New York history.

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A beautiful family in Bakersfield, CA -- 3 young children and parents who were pillars of their community. How did their day of celebration end in a massacre? Join me in the Crime Cave to examine one of the most diabolical plans ever carried out.

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What happened when a casual get-together to celebrate new beginnings turned into the beginning of the end? Join me in the Crime Cave for the story of sisters Kristen Evans-Kennedy and Jennifer Evans and the horror that visited them on Sept. 11th, 2009 in Griffith, IN.

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Who hasn't made a late-night trip to the store on the way home? On Sept. 7th, 2009 in Cedar Park, TX, this mundane event errand up being the last thing Jessika Kalaher ever did. On the very first episode of Crime Cave, we'll dive into the tragic events that led to the death of a vibrant, well-loved, intelligent 27 year-old aspiring teacher when she stopped off to pick something up at Walmart.

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