Crime and Conjure
Crime and Conjure
Crime and Conjure
We conjure the past to explore the horrible truth behind violent crimes. Walk with us through the details of the crime and dive deeper into the people behind and affected by these horrific acts. We leave no stone unturned as we hunt for the truth!
Santa Slayer: The Christmas Murder of the Ortega Family
Christmas can be a magical time of family, traditions and celebration. Children excitedly wait for Santa to bring special gifts. Families gather to share food, memories and laughter. Sadly for some the joy of Christmas only reminds them that their life is not what they had hoped it would be. For you this Christmas we have a tale of a Christmas Eve when Santa brought horror instead of joy.
Dec 25, 2022
19 min
Thankless: The Privacky Family Murders
For most of us, thanksgiving is simply a time to connect with your loved ones you don't see every day. It's the time to put away your daily distractions and sit at a table while you share memories, food, and laughs. Well, today I want to share the story of a family who didn't even make it to the dinner table because one of them was anything but thankful.
Nov 24, 2022
14 min
Trick or Treat: The Murder of Adriane and Leslie
Halloween is synonymous with costumes, candy, scary movies and haunted house attractions, at least here in the US. Scary can be fun, especially when it’s all pretend. Unfortunately in this case, three young women were forced into an all too real slasher film of their nightmares one Halloween night, but only one would make it out alive.
Oct 31, 2022
20 min
Smoke And Mirrors: The Murder of Doug Benefield
A whirlwind romance between a young ballerina and a successful businessman led to big dreams and even bigger allegations. This golden couple seemed to be finally working things out, when it all came crashing down. Was it all a series of unfortunate events beyond their control or was it really one big game of smoke and mirrors from the beginning?
Sep 27, 2022
25 min
A Survivor: The Donna Yaklich Story
Why did she stay? She could’ve just left. What was she thinking? She’s better off without him. I would never put myself in that situation. We hear this all the time when it comes to a person trapped in an abusive relationship by force, manipulation, and control. Unless it has happened to you or a loved one you will never truly understand the isolation a domestic violence victim endures. So today I am switching it up because the quote unquote criminal is in fact the victim in this case.
Sep 20, 2022
24 min
The Illinois Hex Case: The Murder of Joshua Bennett
We have a very exciting announcement! Refresh your memory of the first case we ever investigated before our TV debut on the case, September 18th, 2022! Was it jealousy or witchcraft that led a group of friends to attack a sleeping family in the middle of the night late one August? In this week's episode we explore the motives behind the 2005 murder of Joshua Bennett. Who was the real target? Was someone casting hexes in this small Illinois town? What had they done to invoke the wrath of five people they didn’t know?
Sep 13, 2022
22 min
Solved?: The Murder of Arlis Perry
All couples fight, the dumbest arguments can feel so important in the heat of the moment. Those are usually the arguments you can laugh about later, once you cool down. In the story we have for you today, a young couple never got the chance to make up after one such silly fight. A mysterious killer took that from them and got away with it for decades. The real question though, is has this case truly been solved or are there still questions that need to be answered?
Sep 6, 2022
28 min
The Overland Park Murders: A Case on Domestic Terrorism
In this self proclaimed land of the free we have been indoctrinated to associate terrorism with anyone outside of America, anyone foreign trying to attack us. The truth is this country is filled with individuals who are determined to terrorize anyone who doesn’t fit what they deem pure or superior. Today I want to tell you about about one American Terrorist who made sure he not only spoke his version of what is right but acted on it to.
Aug 30, 2022
24 min
Daddy’s Girl: The Murder of Aaron Friar
Teenagers can be thought of as selfish, spoiled, lazy, and irresponsible. The Hollywood stereotypical angsty teenager loves to drink, skip school and rebel in any way possible. If we’re honest with ourselves though I think we can all agree, the teenage years are hard. Almost adults, with little to no control over their own lives. Most teenagers make at least a few bad choices along the way. But in today’s case we are going to tell you about some choices they could never come back from.
Aug 23, 2022
29 min
The Taco Bell Strangler : The Serial Murder of 10 Women in North Carolina
There’s some cases where one might say you are putting yourself in harm's way. Whether that means saying yes to a stranger, going on a date with someone you never met, or leaving your doors unlocked. In today's case I want to tell you about 10 women who did nothing other than be polite and that led to them being attacked in their own homes.
Aug 16, 2022
31 min
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