We’re hitting pause on our usual true crime deep dives and switching things up this week on SWAC Pod 🎙️ Join us as we take a break and spill all the tea on our Top 5 moments from The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) — the chaos, the iconic one-liners, and the moments that live rent-free in our heads. And we’re not doing it alone… 👀 We’re joined by special guest David Keck from Surviving ISH, bringing his takes, hot opinions, and maybe a little friendly debate along the way. If you nee...
Mar 27
59 min
Jamie and Kristy discuss serial killer Israel Keyes, focusing on his crimes and arrest. They cover the February 1, 2012 abduction of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig from an Anchorage coffee stand, her murder, the staged ransom photo taken weeks later, and the disposal of her remains at an ice-fishing lake. They explain how Keyes used Koenig’s debit card across multiple states, leading Texas police to stop him, find ink-stained cash, her ATM card, and her phone, and extradite him to Alaska. Keyes ...
Mar 13
1 hr 4 min
Brought to you by a listener request! Thank you Cyndie! In this episode, Jamie and Kristy discuss the 2001 case of Rachel Anthony from Pine River, Minnesota. After closing up alone at a small-town liquor store on a freezing night, Rachel vanished—leaving behind personal items and a scene that raised immediate questions. Weeks later, she was found miles away, and investigators were left with limited public details, a small amount of DNA, and a key unanswered question about the store’s last cus...
Feb 27
38 min
Jamie and Kristy revisit the Ellen Greenberg case as a SWAC Snack to focus on developments since their 2024 coverage, including the Hulu documentary “Death in Apartment 603” and the legal and investigative updates that followed. They recap that the case has remained controversial due to the early suicide ruling and questions about how it was handled, then outline the family’s long effort to challenge the manner of death, including a Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeal in 2024. They discuss a Fe...
Feb 20
38 min
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the puzzling case of Alexandria 'Ali' Lowitzer, who disappeared from Spring, Texas in April 2010. As they explore Ali's background, they reveal the circumstances leading up to her disappearance, from her last known communications and movements to the troubling lack of action by local law enforcement. The hosts also discuss various theories, including the possibilities of abduction by someone she knew and hu...
Feb 13
1 hr
Welcome to Speculating Wildly About Crime with Jamie and Kristy, where we dive deep into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, the notorious serial killer and grave robber. In this episode, we debunk inaccuracies from Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' and explore the real-life events that shaped Gein's gruesome legacy. Discover the true story from his troubled childhood in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to his horrifying crimes in Plainfield. We discuss his family's tragic history, Gein's twisted relat...
Jan 30
1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the baffling case of Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old who vanished in rural Minnesota in 2008. Despite detailed instructions to his parents and a 47-minute phone call with his father, Brandon has never been found. This episode explores the timeline of Brandon’s disappearance, the extensive search efforts, various theories including foul play and accident, and the implications of Brandon’s Law, which was enacted...
Jan 16
1 hr 7 min
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the perplexing case of Logan Schiendelman, a 19-year-old who vanished in May 2016 from Tumwater, Washington. They explore the intricate family dynamics Logan faced, his struggle with identity, and various theories about his disappearance. The theories range from a potential psychotic break and foul play to the possibility of Logan starting a new life. Join the hosts as they weave through the details of the ...
Jan 2
59 min
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC), hosts Jamie and Kristy dive deep into the case of Tracy Ocasio, who vanished in May 2009 in the Orlando, Florida area. They detail Tracy’s life, her last night at the Florida Taproom bar, and the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance. The investigation centers on James Hataway, a local with a troubling past. The hosts explore evidence, including phone pings, eyewitness accounts, and other suspects, while also sharing pers...
Dec 19, 2025
1 hr 1 min
In the final part of our three-part series, hosts Kristy and Jamie dive deep into the police interviews and explore their speculations surrounding Jalia's mysterious death. This episode features detailed police interviews from friends Freddie, Katie, Kristen, Taubi, and Chris, as the hosts piece together the timeline of events. They analyze phone records, conflicting statements, surveillance footage, and break down the entire chaotic night leading up to the tragic accident. The hosts also pre...
Dec 5, 2025
40 min
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