On a frigid November night in 1989, 21‑year‑old David Braley slipped out of the Take Five Music Hall in Concord, New Hampshire—and vanished into the darkness. Four months later, his badly beaten body surfaced in the Merrimack River, miles away in Manchester. What happened in the hours between those two moments has haunted investigators and Braley’s family for more than three decades.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell   Disappearance and Death of David Braley | New Hampshire Department of Justice The Suspicious Death of David Braley: Concord, NH Cold Case, 1989 — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime New Hampshire cold case: Who killed David Braley?

When 16‑year‑old Laurie Show was found brutally attacked in her Lancaster, Pennsylvania home, the community was shaken to its core. What unfolded next was a chilling story of obsessive jealousy, escalating harassment, and a deadly plan carried out by classmates Lisa Michelle Lambert and Tabitha Buck, with the help of Lawrence “Butch” Yunkin.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Tabitha Buck freed on parole after serving nearly 28 years in prison for 1991 murder of Laurie Show Lisa Michelle Lambert | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Crime Library – Criminal Minds & Methods Laurie Show Endured Jealousy-Fueled Campaign of Terror Before Murder Legacy: The Untold Story of Laurie Show and the Law That Changed Pennsylvania's Stalking Protections - US Liberty

When Christian Griggs arrived at his estranged wife’s family home in October 2013 to pick up his four‑year‑old daughter, the visit ended in tragedy. Moments after calling his father for help, Christian was found face‑down on the porch with six gunshot wounds—four of them in his back. His father‑in‑law, Pastor Pat Chisenhall, claimed self‑defense, and no criminal charges were filed. But years later, a civil jury ruled that Chisenhall was responsible for Christian’s wrongful death, rejecting the self‑defense narrative and awarding damages to Christian’s daughter. The case continues to raise questions about investigative failures, racial bias, and a family’s long fight for accountability.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell In Harnett County, family wants justice in son’s death | Raleigh News & Observer Christian Griggs Murder: Where is Pat Chisenhall Today? Laid bare Katie Griggs: Where is Christian Griggs' Ex-Wife Today? In Harnett County, family wants justice in son’s death | Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice For Son's Killing By a Local White Pastor (17) Facebook

On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare. Investigators traced Kevin’s last messages to the rural home of Mark Latunski, a man with a long history of severe mental illness and alarming behavior. What police found there stunned even seasoned detectives.This episode examines Kevin’s vibrant life, the digital trail that led authorities to the truth, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to slip through the cracks. It’s a story of a community shaken, a family forever changed, and the urgent questions raised about safety in the age of online connection.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Police release gruesome details in Michigan Grindr slaying (nbcnews.com) Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com) Documents reveal Mark David Latunski's long pattern of disturbing behavior (abc12.com) Parents of slain Swartz Creek man talk about son, homicide investigation - mlive.com= great article about kevin UM-Flint students, staff share memories of Kevin Bacon - mlive.com great article with info from friends Husband of accused killer Mark Latunski speaks out to defend himself, reacts to social media claims | News | wnem.com Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle.  In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his best friend in his home. What followed was a twisted mix of betrayal, drugs, and a crime so bizarre it still sits on the edge of urban legend. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell The Degenerates (2021) - IMDb Robert Allen Beckowitz (1948-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial The Murder of Robert Beckowitz: One of Detroit’s Most Vile Cases | by Amanda Barker | Medium The Murder of Robert Beckowitz - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki The Devil is in the Details – Loof Lirpa

This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a quiet Colorado community. For decades, the case sat cold despite tireless investigative work. In this episode, we trace the shocking violence of that night, the forensic dead ends, and the breakthrough that finally came nearly 40 years later through forensic genealogy. What unfolds is a story of persistence, science, and a family’s long wait for justice

The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef 30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423 Susan Smith - Wikipedia Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her story emerged, investigators began to suspect that the real story was far darker than anyone imagined. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef 30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423 Susan Smith - Wikipedia Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

In November 2020, 19‑year‑old Andrew Sorenson disappeared from Spokane, Washington. For nearly a year, his family searched for answers—until an abandoned Honda Accord revealed the truth no parent should ever face. Inside its trunk lay Andrew’s body, bound with zip ties and wrapped in tape, the victim of a brutal killing that would later ignite national outrage.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell   'Evil came over you': Man who brutally killed 19-year-old he falsely accused of sex trafficking gets 25 years in prison Man who allegedly killed daughter’s boyfriend is no ‘hero,’ grieving family says Andrew Sorensen’s body went unnoticed for a year. Now a dad claims it was justice for trafficked daughter | The Independent Spokane parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking Washington parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking | The Daily Chronicle John Eisenman Charged With Murder Of Andrew Sorensen Spokane Couple Admits to Killing Daughter's Ex, Falsely Accusing Him of Selling Their Daughter to Seattle-Based Sex Trafficking Ring

While on break for the holiday season, we decided to re-release a missing person case that still needs attention. Jaden Leigh Carpenter also known as "Shug" has been missing since October 7, 2022. She was last known to be with her boyfriend, James Tyson Reece at his home in Culleoka Tennessee. Her family is still asking for anyone who might know about her whereabouts or what may have happened to Jaden to please contact Lieutenant Samuel Voss at (931) 375-8602.