Super SUS: A True Crime Podcast
Welcome to Super SUS: A True Crime Podcast, where hosts Ande Breunig and Amethyst Cannady—devoted moms, business mavens, and avid true crime enthusiasts—explore a mix of well-known and lesser-known cases, offering fresh perspectives and uncovering details you won’t find anywhere else.Each week, we dive into the SUSpool of gripping true crime stories, balancing suspense with lighthearted moments. Whether it's Ande's structured, research-driven approach to cases with clear resolutions or Amethyst's fascination with the mysterious and unexplained, we make sure every episode is an exciting and unpredictable ride. Along the way, we share relatable, funny moments about our ow...
A Life Cut Short – The Murder of Katie Autry
This week on Super SUS, we're covering the 2003 murder of Katie Autry, an 18-year-old WKU freshman who was days away from finishing her first year of college, and a dental hygienist career, when a night out during Kentucky Derby weekend turned into the kind of case that still splits opinion in Bowling Green two decades later.
Katie made it back to her dorm. What happened after that is one of the most brutal things we've covered on this show, and it ended with a fire alarm, a room number nobody in Hugh Poland Hall will ever forget...
"She Finally Snapped" | The Frances Zaayer Case
This week on Super SUS, we're getting into Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever — specifically the episode "She Finally Snapped." Shawna and David Scott built a good life in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, surrounded by family, when a woman who'd been practically raised alongside Shawna moved back to town and asked to stay with them while her house — right across the street — got renovated. It should have been a nice full-circle moment. Instead it turned into a year most people wouldn't believe if they hadn't lived through it: property disputes, false reports, near-daily 911 calls, and harassment so bizarre the county couldn't even charge...
Under the Cover of Darkness – The Murder of Trent DiGiuro
In this episode of Super SUS, we cover the case of Trent DiGiuro, a University of Kentucky football player who was shot and killed on his own porch in 1994 while celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday with friends. A single shot struck him in the head just before 3:00 a.m. Police had almost nothing to go on, and despite heavy publicity and a reward, the case went cold for six years.
Then someone came forward with information that finally cracked it open. What followed was a conviction, an overturned verdict, and a plea deal that let the man...
"The Chute" | The Mysterious Death of Phoebe Handsjuk
In this episode of Super SUS, we cover the case of Phoebe Handsjuk, a 24-year-old woman who was found dead at the bottom of a garbage chute in the Balencea luxury high-rise in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2010. She was twelve floors below the apartment she shared with her much older boyfriend, an events promoter named Anthony "Ant" Hampel.
Police closed the case in five days and called it an accident. Phoebe's family never bought it. And the deeper you go, the harder it is to understand how anyone did.
This one has details that will...
The Pitt – The Murder of Michael Shaver
This week on Super SUS, we cover the case of Michael and Lori Shaver, middle school sweethearts from upstate New York who built a life together in Clermont, Florida. Michael worked for Disney's monorail. Lori worked from home. From the outside, it looked like the dream.
By 2015, the marriage was falling apart. Michael was last physically seen in November 2015, and then things got strange. He became a no-call/no-show at Disney, sent bizarre "I quit" messages, and popped up online just often enough to keep the questions at bay. Lori said he'd walked out on the family...
How Poop Led to Prosecution – The Attempted Murder of Greg Mulvihill
This week on Super SUS, we cover the attempted murder of Greg Mulvihill, and the genuinely unbelievable piece of evidence that cracked it open.
Greg and Diana Lovejoy were a San Diego tech couple, married in 2007. They'd been through a lot together before having a son in 2012. From there things started to fall apart, and by 2014 they'd separated.
On September 1, 2016, a phone call lured Greg to a dark trail after dark. What happened next, and how investigators pieced it together, is a story you have to hear to believe.
Want to see Diana...
Deceit and Desperation – The Disappearance of Maya Milette
This week on Super SUS, we cover the disappearance of 39-year-old Maya Millete. On January 7, 2021, a security camera caught her walking into her home in Chula Vista, California. No camera ever caught her coming out. She hasn't been seen since.
Maya was a contract specialist at the Naval Information Warfare Center and a mother of three. That same day, she'd called a divorce law office to set up a consultation. The people closest to her say she'd been afraid for a while, and she'd told them as much. What she said about her own safety before she...
Hell on Wheels: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case (Pt. 2)
We're back with part two, and this is where the "accident" story starts to fall apart.
We pick up right after the July 31, 2022 crash in Strongsville, Ohio that killed Dominic "Dom" Russo and Davion Flanagan, and we walk through how this case went from a tragic wreck to murder charges. The turning point is the evidence, and trust us, there's a lot of it.
We dig into what the car itself revealed, what investigators pieced together from the days leading up to the crash, and a hospital recording that had everyone talking. Then we get...
Hell on Wheels: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case (Pt. 1)
This week we're diving into part one of the Mackenzie Shirilla case, and trust us, this one has layers.
It all starts in the early morning hours of July 31, 2022, in Strongsville, Ohio. At 5:35 a.m., 17-year-old Mackenzie drove her 2018 Toyota Camry straight into a brick building going over 100 mph. The crash killed her boyfriend, 20-year-old Dominic "Dom" Russo, and his friend, 19-year-old Davion Flanagan, who made the last-minute decision to hop in the car that night.
We get into who these young men were: Dom and his close-knit Italian-American family, and Davion, his adoption, his...
Family Forever – The Whitaker Home Invasion (Pt. 2)
In this episode of Super SUS, we wrap up the Whitaker family case with part two - picking up after Bart vanishes and tracing the years-long hunt to find him.
In this episode of Super SUS, we wrap up the Whitaker family case with part two - picking up after Bart vanishes and tracing the years-long hunt to find him.
He built a new life under a new name, in a new country, with a story for everything. It wasn't enough.
The trial, the verdict, and what happened in 2018 minutes before a scheduled...
Family Forever – The Whitaker Home Invasion (Pt. 1)
In this episode of Super SUS, we cover part one of the Whitaker family case - a home invasion in Sugar Land, Texas on December 10, 2003 that was supposed to look like a burglary gone wrong.
The night started as a celebration. By the time the family pulled back into their driveway, someone was waiting for them inside the house.
Two people were killed. Two survived. And the crime scene didn't add up from the jump.
This is part one - we're laying the foundation before everything unravels in part two. You're going to...
Ghosts in the House: The Constantinos and the Ghost Adventures Murder Plot
When you mix paranormal investigations with domestic violence, the results can be devastating - and in these two cases, the connections to one of cable TV's biggest ghost hunting shows make the stories even harder to look away from.
This week, we're covering two separate cases tied to the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures - and both of them go in directions we genuinely did not see coming.
First, we get into the story of Mark and Debbie Constantino, a Reno-based couple who built a following in the paranormal community as EVP analysts and appeared on...
Evil in Illinois – The Coleman Family Massacre
In this episode of Super SUS, we cover the murders of Sheri Coleman and her sons, Garett and Gavin - a family living in the quiet St. Louis suburb of Columbia, Illinois.
Chris Coleman had what looked like the perfect life: a beautiful family, a prestigious job heading security for televangelist Joyce Meyer, and a home in one of the safest neighborhoods around. Then, starting in late 2008, threatening letters and emails began arriving - warnings that his family would be killed if he didn't comply with certain demands.
On the morning of May 5, 2009, those threats...
Two Inches of Water | The Tyler Smith Case
In this episode of Super SUS, we cover the case of Tyler Smith — a 23-year-old Army National Guardsman who was found face down in a drainage canal in Galesburg, Illinois in September 2018, just weeks before he was set to begin his dream career as a police officer.
Galesburg PD closed the case within 24 hours. His family never bought it. And the deeper you go, the harder it is to understand how anyone did.
This one has details that will genuinely floor you and a family that has spent seven years refusing to let their son be...
Dr. Rachel Toles | Serial Killers, Psychopaths, and Trusting Your Gut
This week, Ande and Amethyst sat down with Dr. Rachel Toles - licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, true crime consultant, and the mind behind the Psychology of Serial Killers live tour - for a conversation that honestly went in a lot of directions we weren't expecting.
Dr. Toles has spent her career studying serial homicide, extreme violence, and threat pathways, and she gets into all of it here: the early experiences that drew her to this work, why so many of the things we think we know about serial killers are flat-out wrong and why she thinks...
Death at Disney – The Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam
In our latest episode of Super SUS, we examine the baffling disappearance of Rebecca Coriam, a British youth worker who vanished from Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder in March 2011 and was never found.
We dig into the details that made this case so difficult to ignore: the complicated relationship dynamics among crew members, the oversized clothing Rebecca appeared to be wearing in the footage, a flip-flop found near the crew pool that didn't belong to her, and Disney's insistence that a rogue wave swept her overboard from a deck enclosed by six-foot walls.
We also...
Fire in the Snow – The Murder of Ashley Schwalm
Ashley Jane Schwalm (née Mills) seemed to be living a picture-perfect life—a Toronto-raised interior designer, wife, and mother of two settled in Collingwood, Ontario. But behind the scenes, her marriage was unraveling, tangled in affairs, financial strain, and shifting loyalties that blurred the lines between two couples.
On January 26, 2023, Ashley’s burned vehicle was discovered in a ditch in the Blue Mountains, with her body inside. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly raised questions. Conflicting accounts, unusual evidence at the scene, and a trail of digital activity began to paint a much more...
Home Alone - The Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart
Originally released as a bonus episode and now brought to you from the Super SUS archives. Life has been a little chaotic lately for your co-hosts, but we’re doing our best to keep fresh-ish content coming your way each week.
When 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart agreed to house-sit for her aunt and uncle in Pocatello, Idaho, it seemed like an easy, quiet weekend. Instead, it became one of the most disturbing and calculated teen-perpetrated murders in recent memory.
In this episode, we walk through who Cassie was, the events leading up to tha...
What Happened to Kristin Trickle?
In October 2019, 26-year-old Kristen Trickle was found with a fatal gunshot wound in her Kansas home. Her husband, Colby Trickle, told police she had taken her own life.
At first, the case appeared straightforward. But investigators soon began noticing details that didn’t add up. As questions mounted, what was initially ruled a suicide became far more complicated.
This episode examines the circumstances surrounding Kristen’s death and the troubling inconsistencies that followed.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners.
If y...
The Deadpool Devil
In this episode of Super SUS, we examine the disturbing case of Wade Wilson, the man known in the media as the Deadpool Killer.
In October 2019, Wade murdered Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida, killing both women within hours of each other in a brutal and seemingly random crime spree. The violence of the attacks, combined with Wade’s behavior before and after his arrest, left investigators and the community shaken.
We explore Wade’s background, the details of the murders, and the disturbing patterns that emer...
Too Close to Home – The Death of Michelle Jones
In this episode of Super SUS, we examine the shocking and deeply disturbing death of Michelle Jones, whose life ended in violence inside her own Orlando home.
Michelle had invited her aunt Teri Brandt and Teri’s husband to stay with her while they evacuated ahead of a hurricane. When Michelle stopped answering her phone, friends became alarmed and went to check on her — only to find a scene of terrifying violence.
Inside Michelle’s house, two lives had been taken, and one lost by suicide. The brutality of the crime, the lo...
Muscle and Murder in Sin City – The Murder of Melissa James
On this episode of Super SUS, we take a closer look at the mysterious and tragic death of Melissa James, whose life came to a shocking end amidst the chaotic world of Las Vegas bodybuilding.
Join us as we uncover the puzzling circumstances surrounding Melissa's death, the hidden secrets of those around her, and the stunning twists that left investigators searching for answers. What really happened to Melissa, and what lies beneath the surface of this sensational case?
Tune in to hear us explore the layers of mystery, ambition, and scandal in a story that...
The Lane Bryant Shooting: Unsolved Tragedy in Tinley Park
In our latest episode of Super SUS, we examine the tragic and still-unsolved Lane Bryant store shooting that occurred in Tinley Park, Illinois, on February 2, 2008. We dive into the chilling details of the case, describing how a gunman, posing as a delivery driver, held six women hostage, resulting in the execution-style murders of five. We discuss the survivor's account, the evidence collected, and the various theories that have emerged over the years. Despite extensive investigations and advancements in DNA technology, the killer remains at large, leaving both the community and the victims' families with unanswered questions.
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Horror on Rampart Street – The Deaths of Addie Hall and Zack Bowen
In this episode of Super SUS, we examine the disturbing case of Zach Bowen and Addie Hall, a couple whose relationship began in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. What started as a connection forged through shared interests and intense circumstances slowly unraveled under the weight of substance abuse, emotional volatility, and unresolved trauma.
We explore Zach’s deeply troubled background, including his military service and struggles with PTSD, alongside Addie’s history of abusive relationships and ongoing mental health challenges. As tensions escalate, their story takes an increasingly dark turn, raising troubling quest...
The Mysterious Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse (pt. 2)
In Part 2 of our coverage on the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, we pick up where the investigation deepens—and the questions become even more troubling.
We break down the leading theories that have emerged over the years, including the possibility of an abduction linked to construction workers at Jennifer’s condo complex, the role of opportunity and access, and whether her disappearance was a targeted crime or a tragic random act. We take a closer look at the most critical pieces of evidence, including the infamous surveillance footage, the mysterious carpet found near her car, and evolving DNA...
The Mysterious Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse (pt. 1)
In this episode of Super SUS, we begin our deep dive into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a 24-year-old professional who vanished from her Orlando, Florida condo in January 2006.
Jennifer was last heard from the night before she disappeared, after speaking with her boyfriend. The following morning, she failed to show up for work—a rare occurrence—and concern quickly escalated. When her family checked her condo, they found signs of a normal morning routine, but Jennifer was gone. Her car was missing as well.
Two days later, the vehicle was loca...
The Damsel of Death – Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos
In this episode of Super SUS, we dig into the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, often called the “Damsel of Death” Wuornos was a serial killer who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990, later being convicted of six of those killings.
We walk through Aileen’s deeply unstable childhood, marked by abandonment, abuse, and early exposure to violence, and how those experiences shaped her adult life, including her years surviving through sex work. Aileen claimed the murders were acts of self-defense against violent clients, a claim that remains heavily debated and compli...
Rage at Sea – The Murder of Kristy Manzanares
In this episode of Super SUS, Ande and Amethyst dive into the devastating case of Kristy Manzanares, whose life was tragically cut short during a family cruise to Alaska in 2017. They walk through the events leading up to that night, the shocking aftermath witnessed by loved ones, and the investigation and court proceedings that followed. The episode also explores the lasting impact on the Manzanares daughters and their community, and how a moment meant for celebration turned into a heartbreaking crime.
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Unveiling H.H. Holmes: Fact vs. Fiction
In this episode of Super SUS, we unravel the disturbing—and often misunderstood—story of H.H. Holmes, the man long labeled America’s first serial killer. We trace Holmes’ path from his early life to his arrival in Chicago, then into the shadow of the 1893 World’s Fair and the infamous building later dubbed the “Murder Castle.”
But was the Castle truly a maze of gas chambers, torture rooms, and trapdoors built for mass murder? Or was much of its legend born from sensational 1890s newspapers and Holmes’ own lies?
We break down the real history v...
A Deadly Pact – The Murders of Christopher Regan and Jason Cochran
In this episode of Super SUS, we unravel the dark and twisted case of Kelly Cochran — a woman whose web of secrets, manipulation, and violence shocked two states. What begins as an affair quickly escalates into a deadly chain of events involving her husband, Jason, and her lover, Christopher Regan. As investigators dig deeper, they discover inconsistencies, shifting stories, and unsettling rumors that push the case into even darker territory.
We walk through the key moments that led authorities from a missing persons report to one of the most disturbing criminal investigations in recent memory. Along the wa...
The Freefall: The Survival Story of Vicky Cilliers
This week, we’re pulling one out of the vault! Originally released as a Patreon bonus episode, we’re sharing this story ad-free while we catch up behind the scenes.
In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the harrowing survival story of Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers. We unravel Vicky's journey from a loving childhood to her tumultuous relationships, culminating in a shocking murder attempt through a sabotaged parachute jump. Discover the intricate web of deceit, infidelity, and financial ruin that surrounded her, and learn about the investigation that led to the arrest of the perpetrator. We discuss...
Phrogging Nightmares: Real-Life Cases of Hidden Intruders
In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the unsettling phenomenon of “phrogging.” This is when someone secretly lives in another person’s home without their knowledge. We walk through chilling cases, from a Navy officer’s haunting experience in Honolulu to the infamous Denver Spider-Man. We break down the psychological horror faced by victims and the tragic consequences found in some of the most gripping frogging stories on record.
We also look at the case of Daniel LaPlante. His behavior started with break-ins and pranks. It escalated into a horrifying murder spree. His story shows how quic...
A Killer in Disguise – The Murder of Joel Lovelien
In this episode, we dive into the chilling Halloween-night murder of Joel Lovelien, a 38-year-old man found beaten outside The Broken Drum bar in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on October 27, 2007.
What started as a night of costumes and celebration quickly spiraled into chaos — a packed bar, a rowdy party bus, and a parking lot filled with confusion, witnesses, and fear.
Join us as we unravel the timeline of that fateful night and explore how one man’s act of kindness turned into a tragedy that still echoes through the community today.
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Creepypasta, Candyman, and the Caller Upstairs
This week, we’re diving deep into the stuff of sleepover nightmares — the urban legends that might not be so fictional after all. 👀
We’re starting with Candyman — the legend, the movie, and the real-life horror of Dean Corll (yes, the Candyman Killer). Then we’re talking about the babysitter and the man upstairs — that creepy story every teen heard before babysitting alone, and the chilling real-life cases that may have inspired it.
Next up: the internet’s favorite nightmare, Slender Man, and the 2014 Waukesha case where two 12-year-olds took the story way too far. And finally, we’r...
Where is Cindy Song?
In this episode of Super SUS, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Cindy Song, a Penn State senior who vanished after a Halloween night out in 2001. After being dropped off at her apartment in the early hours of November 1, Cindy was never seen again.
We revisit the night she went missing, the search that followed, and the haunting questions that remain more than two decades later.
If you have any information about Cindy Song’s disappearance, please contact the Ferguson Township Police Department at (814) 237-1172 or the Centre County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-99-CRIME.
...House of Horrors - Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield
In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the chilling and infamous case of Ed Gein, known as the Butcher of Plainfield. We explore Gein's troubled childhood, marked by an abusive mother and absentee father, which set the stage for his macabre actions. From digging up graves to creating disturbing artifacts from human remains, Gein's story is both horrifying and perplexing. We discuss his murders of Bernice Worden and Mary Hogan, his arrest, and eventual institutionalization.
Bonus: This episode also marks our 1-year Podversary! Thank you to all our listeners for joining us on t...
Terror in Texas - The “Candy Man Killer” and His Teenage Accomplices (pt. 2)
In this episode of Super SUS, we continue the chilling story of Dean Corll, infamously known as the Candyman Killer. Between 1970 and 1973, Corll, with the help of his teenage accomplices David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley, abducted, tortured, and murdered at least 28 young boys in the Houston area.
We explore the tragic stories of the victims, the horrifying methods used by the killers, and the eventual downfall of Corll, culminating in his death at the hands of Henley. This episode also examines the failures of law enforcement that allowed this horrific spree to continue unchecked for so...
Terror in Texas - The “Candy Man Killer” and His Teenage Accomplices (pt. 1)
In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the chilling case of Dean Arnold Corll, infamously known as the Candyman Killer. We explore his upbringing, the creation of his family's candy business, and the early steps that led him to a life of heinous crimes.
Corll systematically kidnapped, tortured, and murdered at least 28 boys and young men in the Houston area between 1970 and 1973. This episode sets the stage for the unimaginable cruelty he inflicted and examines how he manipulated young boys into assisting with his gruesome acts. We also discuss the grooming process and the sinister...
WTAF… A Catfishing Like No Other – The Cyber-Harassment of Lauryn Licari (pt. 2)
In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into part two of the shocking case of Lauryn Licari, a high schooler from Beal City, Michigan, who endured nearly two years of cyberbullying and harassment. The disturbing twist? The perpetrator was someone very close to her. Their actions caused harrowing ordeals for Lauryn, her ex-boyfriend Owen, and their families. The story also explores how local community members, law enforcement, and the victims themselves grappled with the unimaginable revelation. Throughout the episode, we unpack the mental and emotional ramifications, the subsequent legal consequences, and the long-term impact on everyone...
WTAF… A Catfishing Like No Other – The Cyber-Harassment of Lauryn Licari (pt. 1)
In this episode of Super SUS, we delve into the disturbing case from Beal City, Michigan, where 13-year-old Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen McKenny became the targets of relentless cyberbullying.
It all began in October 2020, when the couple started receiving anonymous texts. At first, the messages seemed like cruel pranks, but by September 2021 they escalated into 40–50 disturbing texts per day — filled with threats, explicit content, and emotional manipulation.
Despite efforts from the school, local police, and even the FBI, the harassment continued, leaving the tight-knit community suspicious and divided. Classmates like...
