Crime Salad
Episodes
The Deadly Radium Craze
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crime Salad steps into Weird History, traveling back to the early 1900s, when a glowing new element promised progress, beauty, and modern life. In ...
Kaylene Oehling: A Relentless Fight for Justice | Pittsburgh, PA
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty-year-old Kaylene Marie Oehling disappeared from Etna, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 2020. What followed were years of confusion, frustration, an...
Codie Novack: A Family’s Continuous Fight for Justice
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the night of January 4th, 2023, 26-year-old Codie Novack was found unresponsive inside a home in Silver Springs, Florida. What was first reported a...
Closed as Suicide: The Unanswered Questions in Libby Caswell’s Death
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788 or visit thehotline.org On a cold December night in 2017, police responded ...
Where is Fauna Frey? Missing in Southern Oregon | Josephine County
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Southern Oregon is known for its stunning summer landscapes, remote forests, and quiet mountain towns. But in the beauty of Josephine County, isolatio...
Teresa “Terry” Peroni: Missing 1983. Found 1997. Identified 2024.
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1983, 27-year-old Teresa “Terry” Peroni disappeared from a remote counterculture community in rural Oregon. For years, rumors cir...
20 Stab Wounds: The Questionable ‘Suicide’ of Ellen Greenberg
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In January 2011, 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, Unit 603 at the Venice Lofts. The swing-bar lock wa...
Given to God At Atwood Lake: The Ruth Miller Case
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Atwood Lake Park in Ohio was known for peace and family vacations until the summer of 2025, when deputies found Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, standing...
Introducing: CRIMES OF...
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forcesbehind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of...
The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali: Secrets, Sightings, and Silence
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sixteen-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished in broad daylight from Yorkton, Saskatchewan in 2016. Nearly a decade later, her disappearance remains one of C...
Missing: Oakley Carlson - Denial, Neglect, and the Fight for Justice
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crime Salad dives into the case of Oakley Carlson, a 5-year-old girl from Grays Harbor County, Washington, who disappeared after being returned to her...
Trudy Appleby: The 1996 Moline Disappearance
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In August of 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in ...
Filicide Awareness Interview with Hope Hooton
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Crime Salad sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her two children to filicide, the act of a ...
Fighting Against Filicide: Alec, Lydia, and Rowan
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parents’ rights should never outweigh a child’s right to be safe! #stopfilicide #filicideawareness #mentalhealthawareness For Alec, Lydia, an...
Introducing: CRIME HOUSE DAILY
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime H...
Finding Tracy Hill | Columbiana County, Ohio
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2001, Tracy Hill was 24 years old, a college student, and separated from her husband. She was trying to build a future for herself when, suddenly, ...
STACEY B. COLBERT: THE NEVER ENDING FIGHT
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In March of 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert disappeared from her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Stacey was vibrant, funny, and deeply loved by her family ...
The Murder of Jennifer Daugherty (The Greensburg Six Case)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a snowy morning in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, a school worker made a puzzling discovery outside Greensburg Salem Middle School—a heavy garbage can...
The Mysterious Death of Deborah Waggoner: South Greensburg’s 1990 Unsolved Homicide
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the night of April 17th in 1990, Deborah Waggoner had what seemed like an ordinary plan. Around 7 PM, she left her South Greensburg home in her fad...
Neglect and Abandonment: Mother Leaves 16-Month-Old Jailyn Candelario Alone to Die | Cleveland, Ohio
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On West 97th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, tragedy struck when police discovered 16-month-old Jailyn Candelario unresponsive inside her Pack ‘N Play. F...
Inside the Oklahoma Cabin Surgery Case: Bob Lee Allen & Thomas Evans Gates
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In October 2020, a person from Virginia traveled to a remote cabin in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, to meet Bob Lee Allen and Thomas Evans Gates—two ind...
“UNDETERMINED” For Too Long—The Mysterious Death of Heather Turner (Heather Milam)
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most commonly known as Heather Turner—was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of the home she shared with her husband. The shower was still run...
THE GYM MAT INCIDENT: KENDRICK JOHNSON
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On January 11, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Students disc...
BONUS Weird History: America’s Weird Asylum History: Nellie Bly and the Fight for Change
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SHOW WHEREVER YOU'RE LISTENING! IT'S BEEN HELPING OUR SHOW GROW. THANK YOU! A hundred years ago, being ‘different’ could land...
Through the Telescope: The Day Heather Teague Vanished
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PLEASE GIVE US A FOLLOW TO HELP GROW OUR SHOW WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING! ** Nearly 30 years have passed since Heather Teague vanished from a Kentuck...
Crime Salad's Weird History: The Dancing Plague of 1518 | The Dead Dance
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1518, the people of Strasbourg started dancing… and just didn’t stop. No, seriously—they danced for days, some even to their de...
Disappeared: Amber Dubois and Chelsea King
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. In Februa...
Murder Without Justice: Jason Corbett
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Irish father Jason Corbett relocated to North Carolina with his two children, it was meant to be a fresh chapter after the tragic loss of his fir...
The Zoo Man: The Thomas Huskey Case
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1990s, Knoxville’s ‘Zoo Man’ wasn’t just caring for elephants—he was hiding horrific secrets. Thomas Huskey was accused of attacking ...
The Death of Stephanie Wasilishin: A Mystery Still Unsolved
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Crime Salad, we’re diving into the heartbreaking story of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin—a devoted mother, talented pastry chef, an...
Gone Too Soon: Dylan Rounds’ Fight for Justice
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On May 28, 2022, 19-year-old Dylan Rounds vanished in the Utah desert—his life and dreams of building something of his own were cut short by sensele...
Side Salad: 18-year-old escaped: The Gloucester Township Horror Story
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On May 8, 2025, a teenage girl arrived at a Wawa convenience store in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. Her shaved head and scarred-up wrists clearly...
The Hoax of Anthony Godby Johnson
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’d love to hear your perspective on Anthony’s story. Do you think Anthony Godby Johnson was a real teenage boy who was unfairly discredited? O...
Unsolved: Amy Mihaljevic Throwback Episode
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, ...
Amy’s Story: A Fight for Protection
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Diane Homan McGee did everything she could to escape the grip of abuse—seeking protection through the courts and local police. In a moment of “...
Left in the Mix: Journey’s Fight
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born on September 7, 2019, Journey—referred to as J.G. in legal documents—had a heartbreaking start to life in Tulare County, California. It didn’...
The Silence That Failed Her: Kei’Mani Latigue
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we investigate the heartbreaking disappearance and tragic fate of Kei’Mani Latigue, a 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose stor...
Truth Behind the Headlines: Natalia Grace
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalia Grace was once described as a child straight out of a horror movie — a Ukrainian orphan accused of lying about her age, abandoned by her ado...
Justice for Sam Nordquist
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happened in Room 22 of Patty’s Lodge in the quiet town of Canandaigua, New York? When 24-year-old Sam Nordquist boarded a flight to mee...
The Fire That Freed Him: Kimberly Sullivan’s House of Horror
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A desperate 32-year-old man who risked everything to escape the nightmare he'd been trapped in for years. His prison: a locked room inside a quiet ...
The Bourbon Street Hustler: The Tragic Death of Adan Manzano
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic story of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, who was found dead ...
The Skelton Brothers: A Heartbreaking Reality
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been nearly fifteen years since Tanya Zuvers last saw her three sons—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton. But instead of a long-awaited reu...
Charlie Brant: Dark Secrets
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On January 3rd, 1971, sixteen-year-old Angela Brandt was curled up in front of her family’s new color TV, getting settled back into their home locat...
Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, part 2
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, we dive into the twisted motives, the hired hitman, and the decades-long pursuit...
Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, part 1
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lita Gail McClinton was the embodiment of grace, ambition, and charm—a young woman deeply loved by her family and admired in Atlanta’s elite socia...
DNA Breakthrough: The Nancy Daugherty Case
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1986, Nancy Daugherty’s life was stolen, leaving behind a haunting mystery that stretched on for decades. With no leads and DNA testing providing...
Through the Flames: Judy Malinowski’s Fight for Justice
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the evening of August 2, 2015, at a Speedway gas station near Columbus, Ohio, life changed forever for 31-year-old Judy Malinowski. What started as...
The Roaming Heart: The Deadly Allure of Sharon Nelson Harrelson, Part 2
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this chilling episode, we unravel the infamous Sharon Nelson murder case, a tale of deceit, betrayal, and fatal ambition set in Trinidad, Colorado....
The Roaming Heart: The Deadly Allure of Sharon Nelson Harrelson, Part 1
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 we dive into the chilling case of Sharon Nelson Harrelson, infamously known as the "Black Widow." Sharon's story is one of manipulation, bet...
Throwback: Hide and Seek—Jorge Torres Jr
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In February 2020, Sarah Boone made a chilling 911 call claiming to have found her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., lifeless inside a suitcase after an inn...
24 Years Trapped in Darkness: The Josef Fritzl Case
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elisabeth Fritzl endured an unimaginable reality for years, trapped and tormented by the very person who was supposed to protect her—her father. Wak...
Superfan of Dexter: The Tragic Story of Johnny Altinger
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Twitchell was a film enthusiast with big ambitions, but those ambitions took a dark and disturbing turn. Beneath his passion for movies was somet...
Invisible Shackles: Breaking Free from the Chains of Exploitation
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual violence, child exploitation, psychological abuse, and relatable topics. We st...
Silent House: The Coleman Family Murders
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and strong language that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is strongly...
Words That Wound: The Silent Toll of Bullying and Suicide
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember that help is available. You can reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or tex...
Murder in Murabella: Amanda Cloaninger-Colley
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This story highlights the importance of taking domestic violence seriously. Please be warned of the graphic nature of this episode may be triggering, ...
Smoke and Mirrors: Inside Russ McKamey's McKamey Manor – America's Scariest Haunt
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Halloween approaches and the leaves change, it's the perfect time to explore one of the most controversial and notorious haunted attractions: McKam...
The Tragic Case of Calista Springer
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Michigan, a young girl named Calista Springer was reportably living in a world filled with mental and physical abuse at the hands of t...
Carly Gregg Case: Life Without Parole
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, uncover the chilling events of March 19, 2024, in Brandon, Mississippi, where a seemingly normal family facade crumbles. Fourteen-yea...
The Unsolved Murders: Keyona Griffin and Cherletta Baber-Bey
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're revisiting the tragic and unsolved murders of Keyona Griffin and Cherletta Baber-Bey. Long-time Crime Salad listeners may recall this...
Justice for Jennifer Paxton: The Chilling Case of Torture and Murder: Part 2
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 and the completion of this story that takes place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Find out what comes to the surface once Rebecca Dishman tell...
Justice for Jennifer Paxton: The Chilling Case of Torture and Murder: Part 1
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This story takes place in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where Jennifer Paxton was invited over to this guy's house, essentially offering her a place to stay. ...
Dark Secrets: Justice for Madeline Soto
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Orlando, Florida, on February 26, 2024, 13-year-old Madeline Soto vanished without a trace on her way to school. Her mother's boyfriend, Stephan St...
Revisiting Heartbreak: The Tragic Story of Baby Dylan Groves
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is an older episode of ours, but one we loved doing so much. It may sound a lot different from our recent episodes, but I feel like we have also ...
The Tragic Case of Sonya Massey: Seeking Justice
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Crime Salad contains offensive language captured on police body cam footage, and includes police violence and gunshots associated with...
Dark Intentions: The Smith Family
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brutal, deadly attack on the Smith family was discovered on July 30, 2015, in Pensacola, Florida. Three family members, Voncile, Richard, and John S...
Motive and Intent - The Murder of Maria Muñoz
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love, betrayal, and deception. This week of Crime Salad, we will explore the case surrounding the death of Maria Muñoz, which first appeared to be a ...
Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Fox Hollow Farm: The Chilling Tale of Herbert Baumeister
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Fox Hollow Farm: The Chilling Tale of Herb Baumeister In this podcast episode, we are going to discuss the Fox Hollow ...
Introducing: Murder, She Told
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Murder, She Told: an award-winning true-crime podcast created by victim’s advocate, Kristen Seavey. This is an excerpt from the 2-part s...
Justice for the Young: Uncovering the Campus Tragedies of Hannah Graham and Fellow Victims
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being a young student who goes missing really makes you realize the vulnerability of young people. It’s a worry all of us parents have, we never wan...
The Harrowing Case of Shasta Groene: A Survivor's Journey
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We give you a story of survival against unimaginable odds; this is the story of Shasta Groene. Shasta was kidnapped, witnessed the unbelievable, and l...
The Tragic Death of Boston Officer John O’Keefe
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a frigid morning in January 2022, Boston police officer John O'Keefe was found lifeless outside the home of fellow officer Brian Albert in Canton, ...
Vanished in NYC: The Mysterious Case of Joseph Comunale
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will discuss the tragic case of Joseph Comunale. A 26-year-old man from Stamford, Connecticut, whose night of revelry in New York ...
The Unsolved Mystery in Bay Village: Amy Mihaljevic
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the chilling and unsolved mystery of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who vanished on October 27, 1989, after leaving Bay Village Middle S...
Fatal Coincidence or Deadly Mistake? The Unsolved Mary Morris Murders
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two women who lived in the same city, shared the same name, and even looked alike with dark hair and similar haircuts were murdered just four days apa...
Missing at Lake Seminole : The Mysterious Disappearance of Mike Williams
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Mike Williams, who vanished without a trace in December 2000. Mike woke up early that morning, eag...
Bitter Secrets - Justice for Betty Bowman
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Betty Bowman, 32, and her husband, Connor, 30, appeared to have an idyllic life. They met at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy; after gradua...
Vanished. The Disappearance of Kelly Dwyer
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Milwaukee, a vibrant city known for its brewing history and beautiful lakefront, Kelly Dwyer lives life to the fullest. At twenty-seve...
Financial Despair: The Keller Family
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the spring of 2012, a tragic story unfolded in the small, scenic town of North Bend, Washington, which revealed the dark undercurrents running bene...
Twisted Jealousy: The Unraveling of Katelynn Nicole Stone's Story
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the quiet town of Vidor, Texas, the story of Katelynn Nicole Stone, a 16-year-old whose life was tragically cut short, unfolds amidst whispers of a...
THROWBACK: Unraveling the Mystery of the Shopping Cart Killer
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Virginia and the bustling streets of Washington DC, a real-life horror unfolded, chillingly dubbed "The Shopping Cart Killer." Anthony...
REMIX - Lululemon Murders
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the morning of March 12, 2011, the manager of a LuLuLemon store, was on her way to work that was located in Bethesda, Maryland. From the moment she...
The Capture of The Zombie Hunter
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the chilling motives behind the crimes and the meticulous detective work that led to the capture of "The Zombie Hunter." Explore how modern t...
Stolen Innocence - Riley Crossman
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Crossman, a 15-year-old girl from West Virginia, vanished on Wednesday night, May 7, 2019. Riley was lying in bed facetiming with her boyfriend ...
Shadows of Trust - Frank Howard
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Texas, where family values and church Sundays mesh seamlessly with the landscape, lived Nancy Shore and her husband, John Franklin How...
The Unfaithful Amish Stud - Eli Weaver
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tells the story of the murder of Barbara Weaver, who lived in the quiet Ohio Amish community. Despite being married, Eli was involved in ...
Justice for Iris Rita Alfera
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This story is hard to listen to, but I feel so drawn to it and have this need to share it on the podcast because I grew up in the same area where this...
The Stockdale Family
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At first glance, the Stockdale family appeared to be your average close-knit American family, residing in a rural area and being very interested in bo...
Side Salad - Ruby and Jodi Update
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, go check out the episode called, “Moms of Truth - Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt” on our Crime Sa...
The Deadly Voyage: The Disappearance of Pegye Bechler PART 2 OF 2
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of The Deadly Voyage: The Disappearance of Pegye Bechler. In this episode, we finish up what we left out in part one. Was there some c...
The Deadly Voyage: The Disappearance of Pegye Bechler PART 1 OF 2
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A married couple sets sail on the ocean to celebrate their five-year anniversary when tragedy strikes; Pegye Bechler falls overboard in a terrible acc...
The Search for HaLeigh Cummings
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was first confusing to learn that the 5-year-old was not asleep in her bed when the terrible discovery was made in the early morning hours around 3...
The Evildoer - Robert Berdella ‘The Butcher of Kansas City’
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You initially see the eccentric, solitary next-door neighbor as an ordinary individual who voluntarily monitors the neighborhood and gives a helping h...
An Evil Notoriety: The Bever Family
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, nine family members, including parents David and April and their children, experienced the worst criminal event in Broken A...
REMIX: Child Killer: Diane Downs
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the case that involves three children whose lives were turned upside down by their very own mother, Diane Downs. A mother ...
Mysteriously Vanished - The McStay Family
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ashley and Ricky as they examine the puzzling case of the McStay family, who mysteriously vanished from their California home in 2010. Years late...
Crossing Paths with a Monster - Sierah Joughin
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a small town that prided itself on tight-knit community bonds, the murder of Sierah Joughin sent shockwaves through the hearts of its residents. A ...
Emma Walker: Dangerously Obsessive
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ashley and Ricky as they discuss a case that occurred in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the fall of 2016. While they believed they were doing everythin...
The Murder of Brenda Powell
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look at a homicide that caught everyone by surprise. A murder that makes us wonder how someone could be capable of such a terribl...
Cold Injustice: Justice for Shannon Graves
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart-wrenching case of Shannon Graves' murder, a young woman's life was tragically cut short, leaving her family and friends devastated. This ...