Kelly and Thomas Crain had one child left living with them, 14-year-old, Alex. It was the same for Alan and Diane Johnson, with 16-year-old Sara. Neither set of parents would know their time together would be cut short, and at the hands of their own children. Join us as we discuss these similar cases, with different motives, but they are equally sad. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crain-alexander.htm#google_vignette https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2168402/Alex-Crain-14-shot-dead-parents-says-I-sleeping-thing-I-knew-I-gun-911-call.html https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/grandmother-stands-behind-teen-accused-of-killing-parents-ep-391083888-342828512.html https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2010/12/10/boy-14-is-accused-of-shooting-and-killing-his-parents/28983332007/ http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/09/florida.teen.charged/index.html https://www.crimetraveller.org/2018/06/sarah-johnson-parricide-case/ https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/alan-and-diane-johnson/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40131836/alan-scott-johnson/photo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Diane_and_Alan_Scott_Johnson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Carly Ryan was a sweet and fun loving 15 year old living in Stirling, Southern Australia. She loved to spend time online, especially chatting with her special friend, 18 year old Brandon Kane. Or so she thought. It turned out that Brandon was not everything he said he was and sadly, Carly fell victim to a deceitful online predator named Gary Newman. This case is tragic and reminds us of the dangers of catfishing, online grooming, and cyber predatory behavior. Join us in the closet this week for the case of Carly Ryan.   Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Carly_Ryan https://carlyryanfoundation.com/ https://www.mamamia.com.au/carly-ryan-murder/ https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/face-of-carly-ryans-killer-garry-francis-newman-revealed/news-story/58b298cd79fe1eb065a2551dc99cf7c3 https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/carly-ryan-seduced-and-murdered-by-father-and-son-using-fake-cyberspace-alter-ego-named-brandon-court-told/news-story/733f27c4ec2f06ea7591084592efdec4 https://www.smh.com.au/national/sex-predator-jailed-for-life-20100331-revm.html https://www.mamamia.com.au/carly-ryan/ https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/mother-of-murdered-teen-carly-ryan-hopes-new-app-thread-will-help-protect-young-people/news-story/3af6006cd3447a36ae82e5174c1a60c4 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142549035/carly-ryan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ7jQUEHRd0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7yMfejA50g https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10156824939474988 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Michael and Susan met in college and both majored in international business. After graduating they married and became quite the power couple. Then one day they disappeared and were found in their submerged car in the everglades. What happened to the Nobley's? Sources: www.naplesnews.com www.tampabay.com www.brandenton.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Siam was a 20 year old, aspiring teacher and traveler. She was trying to make money to go to school when she became a sensual masseuse, and started advertising on an adult booking website. I was through this website she met a dangerous predator. Join us as we discuss this case. Sources: https://www.news24.com/news24/insider-in-siam-lee-case-found-murdered-on-durban-sports-ground-with-her-hands-cut-off-report-20201108 https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/questions-raised-about-whether-siam-lees-alleged-killer-is-really-dead-says-private-investigator-401b62fa-70b5-4362-97da-1dc25aa1e17a https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/investigator-reveals-siam-lees-final-moments-as-murder-accused-dies-28767152 https://www.georgeherald.com/Search/siam%20lee https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/seatch-for-missing-woman-ends-in-heartache-20180112 https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/suspect-arrested-in-connection-with-disappearance-of-siam-lee-20180118 https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/siam-lee-suspect-faces-charges-for-nine-additional-cases-20180123 https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/pi-shares-grim-findings-in-siam-lee-case-20180125 https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/siam-lee-murder-trial-to-continue-at-durban-high-court-201903110911 https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/death-of-siam-lee-s-murder-accused-brings-relief-to-victims-201906250916 https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National/siam-lee-case-struck-off-roll-after-murder-accused-dies-201907031035 https://www.news24.com/news24/siam-lee-murder-case-struck-from-the-roll-after-court-confirms-that-murder-accused-is-dead-20190702 https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2019-06-21-siam-lee-murder-rape-accused-dies-before-trial/ https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/2019/06/24/relief-victims-siam-lee-murder-accused-died/ https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/2018/02/07/siam-lee-accused-claims-sabotage-torture-and-coercion/ https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/2018/04/17/siamlee-state-reveals-12-new-cases-fraud-accused/ https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/2018/03/03/murdered-siam-lee-laid-rest/ https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/2018/05/10/murder-accused-linked-siamlees-disappearance-body-dump-site/ https://www.2oceansvibe.com/2019/06/25/siam-lees-tragic-journey-from-private-school-student-to-murdered-escort-video/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

21 year old Karen Winslett and 19 year Annette Huddle were both beautiful and smart young women in the primes of their lives. Unfortunately, they came across a man who was charming but had evil intentions, and they both lost their lives to him. After 7 years on the run, Paul Steven Mack was convicted of Karen’s murder, and later confessed to Annette’s murder on his deathbed. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the murders of Karen and Annette’s, and the brave women who took down a potential serial killer.  Sources: https://www.dailycrime.com/paul-steven-mack-murdered-karen-winslett/ https://thecinemaholic.com/who-were-paul-steven-macks-victims-how-did-he-die/ https://www.oxygen.com/charmed-to-death/crime-news/margie-danielsen-learns-husband-paul-mack-is-murder-suspect https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207701494/karen-grace-winslett https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147636377/annette-ramelle-huddle https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1771949.html Oxygen’s Charmed to Death: Wanted: Killer Chef, Season 1, Episode 3 Investigation Discovery’s Evil Lives Here: He Looks Like the Killer on TV, Season 13, Episode 6 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Glenys Heyward endured mental and physical abuse at the hands of Neil Heyward for 20 years. When she finally chose to leave him and claim a portion of the business and property she helped make successful, Neil planned her murder and used her children to help him. Please join us as we discuss this heinous crime. Sources: Inside Crime Season 2 Episode 4 on Prime Video https://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-12-14/hundreds-gather-for-heyward-funeral/988604 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/terrifying-secret-of-glenys-heywards-grave/news-story/19338037de0c6c7c66b3a8ca0fd993ce https://the-mystique.medium.com/the-mother-who-couldnt-escape-her-family-s-betrayal-c921a03518a1 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/the-tragic-tale-of-glenys-heyward/news-story/13b13fed9175ac4b690efd79ce68acc2 https://borderwatch.com.au/local-news/2017/07/24/glenys-heywards-family-reflects-on-her-murder-after-10-years-since-horrific-event/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-07-02/heyward-killers-get-23-year-minimum-jail-term/889140 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/neil-heyward-told-port-augusta-prison-staff-that-glenys-heyward-was-bad-person/news-story/8ec570ea0f6446ec79c5d2ef4a00a743 https://www.smh.com.au/national/mum-killed-by-husband-sons-over-money-20090304-8ob6.html https://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/neil-heyward-found-dead-in-port-augusta-prison-cell-with-red-underpants-on-his-head-inquest/news-story/6e19da01239bee641a30ea2ae1b379f1 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-06-23/son-joining-fight-over-murdered-heywards-will/877700 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/matthew-heyward-accused-of-murdering-own-mother-after-threat-of-farm-sale/news-story/e0d60e23bc4cb037c061ffa2d6d9016f https://www.smh.com.au/national/son-found-guilty-of-murdering-his-mother-20100331-rdh0.html https://www.9news.com.au/national/suspect-killed-puppy-before-wife-disappeared/92f1e85d-2dfc-44a2-bf04-1d72fd68d96c https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/pair-jailed-for-brutal-murder-of-south-australian-woman-glenys-heyward/news-story/06c3ecd15b0a25c4e8a7985c003c5653 https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/father-and-son-deny-murder/news-story/104d39bb8861116421328eeb7d8d0e3e https://www.theage.com.au/national/greed-hatred-drove-murder-court-told-20071204-ge6fzn.html https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/matthew-heyward-admits-lying-to-his-mother-glenys-before-she-was-killed-/news-story/31e8eb22ebda706dbb64467296c11e38 https://www.theage.com.au/national/judge-upholds-bail-over-mums-murder-20071211-ge6hne.html https://www.9news.com.au/national/coroner-renews-concern-over-jail-cells/3e947a58-2e47-4289-acde-e21aa7d9b48c --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Mark Himebaugh was an 11 year old boy living in the small community of Del Haven, New Jersey. He mysteriously went missing near his home in November of 1991, and has never been seen again. Did Mark fall victim to a drowning accident? Was he abducted? Did he run away? The family and investigators believe that someone knows something. Where is Mark?  If you have any information about the disappearance of Mark Himebaugh please contact: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) Middle Township PD (NJ) - Major Crime Unit - 1-609-465-8700 or Your local FBI  Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/mark-himebaugh?fbclid=IwAR1VoQnmFm5xuKVTFkuL12J3ouvQ9ArgaqmPm1_xeLNUYyUkT_ZgORRvn9A_aem_th_Ab6U1obFPvY1iWdPm8UTRctylw-oiV0wJ8cmQffdTHI90Tjk7JcLBrqNob_8VUk0S5k https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/mark-himebaugh-s-disappearance-4-key-details-to-know-about-the-case/ar-AA1ekhaU https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/will-artificial-intelligence-help-police-solve-mark-himebaugh-mystery/article_a8aee300-0ea3-11ee-ad10-f70ecf21a95b.html https://thecinemaholic.com/mark-himebaugh-found-or-missing-is-he-dead-or-alive/ https://charleyproject.org/case/mark-joseph-himebaugh https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/former-prostitute-thomas-butcavage-mark-himebaugh-witness/87891/ https://atlanticcityweekly.com/25-years-of-not-knowing-for-mother-of-missing-boy-mark-himebaugh/article_c7f9e46e-546b-5d59-b1cb-d2f2df130d68.html People Magazine Investigates: Where is Mark Himbaugh? Season 7  Episode 3 (July 2023) https://www.whereismark.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FindMarkHimebaugh Where is Mark: The Abduction of Mark Himebaugh written by Richard McHale (2022) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Brian Barrett was a 22-year-old aspiring teacher. He excelled in baseball in high school and every one loved Brian. Brian's only mistake was befriending Thomas Montgomery, a co-worker of his, and Talhotblond, a gamer on a gaming website. A love triangle begins, and Brian is the one who turns in a victim. Join us as we discuss this case, which has a super interesting twist at the end. Sources: Documentary: Talhotblond onAmazon Prime https://abcnews.go.com/US/online-love-triangle-deception-end-murder/story?id=14371076 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talhotblond_(2009_film) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94321154/brian-michael-barrett/photo https://www.cbsnews.com/news/internet-love-triangle-comes-to-deadly-end/ https://www.foxnews.com/story/22-year-old-new-york-man-murdered-after-being-drawn-into-internet-love-triangle https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/web-user-sentenced-for-killing-online-rival-1.636158 https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/courts-montgomery-gets-20-years-in-internet-love-triangle-killing/article_d124d951-07a1-5d2e-bdae-b15098085262.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Savannah Smith was a happy 8 year girl, playing with her friends and family in and near her home in 2006. Sadly, she trusted a young man with horrific intentions that no one saw coming. She was later found brutally murdered in a nearby town. Thankfully, her soulless killer will remain behind bars and out of society for the remainder of his life. But we can never truly feel at peace knowing he stole Savannah’s life too soon. Join us in the closet this week for the tragic murder of Savannah Smith.  Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159254127/savannah-hailey-smith https://www.wave3.com/story/4880289/missing-rhode-island-girls-body-found-in-woods-baby-sitters-boyfriend-charged-with-murder/ https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/courts/2019/10/21/judge-vacates-killers-child-molestation-conviction-in-2006-rape-murder-of-8-year-old-savannah-smith/2477465007/ https://law.justia.com/cases/rhode-island/superior-court/2019/10-4824.html https://www.wpri.com/news/confessed-child-killer-will-get-new-hearing/ https://www.parentsformeganslaw.org/judge-vacates-killers-child-molestation-conviction-in-2006-rape-murder-of-8-year-old-savannah-smith/ https://www.masscops.com/threads/woonsocket-man-sentenced-to-life-for-the-murder-of-8-year-old-savannah-smith.56823/ https://www.woonsocketri.org/parks-recreation/pages/globe-park https://doc.ri.gov/inmate-search https://www.inmateaid.com/inmate-profiles/joshua-davis-131213 https://www.murderauction.com/auction/listing/joshua-a-davis-woonsocket-child-rapist-murderer-of-8-year-old-savannah-smith-gets-lwop-sentence-drinks-two-12-packs-of-beer-on-the-day-of-the-murder-i-enjoyed-my-catch-als/559263 https://thefactfile.org/rhode-island-facts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message

Julie was a student studying fashion, at Orange Coast College, where she met Sam Herr, a war veteran who went back to school after returning from war. Julie and Sam had the misfortune of befriending, Daniel Wozniak, who also lived in the same apartment complex as Sam. Daniel was in financial trouble and decided his only way out was to hurt his friends. Join us as we discuss this sad case. Sources: Dateline –The Final Curtain https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82035814/samuel-eliezer-herr https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195085267/juri-kibuishi https://voiceofoc.org/2015/10/prior-murder-adds-another-layer-to-wozniak-case/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-community-theater-actor-frame-war-veteran-murder/story?id=37308856#:~:text=Steve%20Herr%20said%20he%20found,were%20written%20on%20the%20back. https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2022-07/29-the-final-act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Wozniak_(murderer) https://abcnews.go.com/US/actress-convicted-lying-police-fiances-double-murder-pleads/story?id=63234575 https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/clues-and-evidence-in-the-murders-of-julie-kibuishi-and-sam-herr/6/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/community-theater-actors-final-performance-chilling-confession-double/story?id=63181588 https://people.com/crime/daniel-wozniak-rachel-buffett-murders-in-new-podcast/ https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/tn-dpt-me-0104-wozniak-penalty-phase-20160104-story.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message