Culpable
Episodes
Inside the Investigation with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Kyle Tekiela
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happens off mic in an investigative podcast? Join Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished), Dennis Cooper (Culpable), and Kyle Teki...
Domino Effect | 8
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For more than 25 years, the Violette family have sought resolution in Danny's case. But some newly developed leads and advanced forensic technologies ...
A Conversation with Matt
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis finally gets a chance to speak with Danny's friend, Matt, to discuss what he remembers from the days leading up to Danny's disappearance, and s...
Conflict of Interest | 7
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Danny’s case was re-investigated in 2014, informants provided an alarming account of what happened to him. Yet somehow, the information led now...
An Unreliable Witness | 6
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The events of Friday night remain in question, due to inconsistent accounts and information omitted from the files. We know what happened that night d...
The Last Sighting | 5
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Danny died within hours of his disappearance, determining who saw him last could be the key to solving this. But varying accounts of what happened ...
Secondary Scene | 4
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The condition of the body and evidence recovered from the scene have left many unanswered questions. With help from the coroner who performed Danny’...
A Bad Trip | 3
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As authorities try to nail down the hours leading up to Danny’s death, a tip shifts their focus to the night before his disappearance, when Danny su...
Ask Me Anything
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Binge Culpable completely ad free only on Tenderfoot+. Subscribers also enjoy exclusive content including an upcoming Q&A episode about this season's ...
Still a Blur | 2
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since losing Danny, life has been a blur for the Violette family, as they've been left in the dark about the details surrounding his case. Now, we get...
Inside Culpable: Behind the Mic with Dennis Cooper
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview, Dennis Cooper sits down with Status: Untraced’s Liam Luxon to give a behind-the-scenes look at how Danny Violette’s c...
The Kid in the Cornfield | 1
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
17-year-old Danny Violette vanished in the fall of 1998. 11 days later, his body was found in a cornfield with signs of foul play. His case has gone u...
Culpable Returns - A New Season
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bizarre mystery has haunted a small town for more than a quarter of a century, but it's not too late to change that. To learn more about listener ...
Just the Beginning
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Years ago, I received an e-mail about a case. I never thought it would lead to this. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
A Conversation w/ Emily
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a few years since I interviewed Emily Hampton, Brittany Stykes’ sister. Find out what she’s been up to since the release of Season 2 a...
The Bystander Effect | 1 | Revisited
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s go back to 2022, when I started following the unsolved murder of Brittany Stykes, a young mother who was gunned down while driving through rur...
A Conversation w/ Rae
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been more than 6 years since I sat down with Christian’s mother, Rae Andreacchio, for the first time. Hear the latest on Christian’s case a...
Trust the Process | 1 | Revisited
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for a new season of Culpable, let’s take some time to revisit the ones that came before. Follow along as I go back to 2019, when I fir...
Remembering Christian - Trust The Process I 1 (Republish)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On February 26, 2014, 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio was killed under suspicious circumstances. I spent years of my life investigating his case and...
Culpable 5-Year Review I Live From CrimeCon 2024
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
June 2024 marked 5 years since the release of the very first episode of Culpable - investigating the case of Christian Andreacchio. At that time nobod...
Live from CrimeCon 2024 with Payne Lindsey, Dennis Cooper, and Liam Luxon
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the formula for making a chart-topping true crime podcast? Why do some shows resonate with listeners and become an instant sensation? Is it har...
Case Review: Goldie Thornsberry, Part 2
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Goldie Thornsberry’s dismembered body was identified in 2010, a trial was quickly scheduled to prosecute the key suspects. But after a shocking...
Case Review: Goldie Thornsberry, Part 1
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goldie Thornsberry was the glue that held her family together. When the 65-year-old disappeared in 1996 without any explanation, her loved ones quickl...
Case Review: Austin Mitchell
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Mitchell was a kind and passionate young man living with his family in Union City, GA. The 20-year-old was a recent honors graduate with big dr...
Case Review: Doug McMillin
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doug McMillin was a spirited young man who developed a sense of independence early in life after moving out and getting an apartment of his own. As a ...
Case Review: Steven Haugen and Jeanette Bauman
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Haugen and Jeanette Bauman were two middle-aged explorers who had developed a budding relationship. Steven, a father to two daughters, and Jean...
Case Review: Tyeasha Starks
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyeasha Starks was a vibrant young collegiate with a bright future. A student at Austin Peay State University, Tyeasha had many dreams and aspirations...
Case Review Returns
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, the worst crimes happen when you’d least expect it. From the creators of Culpable comes an all new anthology of crime stories too shockin...
How Did We Get Here?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the third season of Culpable is in development, we’re going to keep using this platform to help more families in their fight for justice. Last...
Case Review: Amy Jo Nelson
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For most of her life Amy Jo Nelson fought through health complications, which resulted in numerous treatments and medications. When the 39-year-old wa...
Case Review: Tim Watkins
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In September of 2017, 61-year-old Tim Watkins went out for a routine bike ride on one of his favorite trails and never returned. When a search party l...
Case Review: Maurice Walker
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been over 30 years since 18-year-old Maurice Walker was found dead near one of his regular fishing spots. To this day, no suspects have been name...
Case Review: Mika Westwolf
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When 22-year-old Mika Westwolf was found dead from an apparent hit and run on her reservation, a person of interest was quickly identified. But months...
Case Review: Andrew Thomas Wall, Part 2
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Andrew’s investigation takes a downturn, his childhood friend, Breanna, steps in to raise awareness on social media and question authorities a...
Case Review: Andrew Thomas Wall, Part 1
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When 26-year-old Andrew Thomas Wall was found dead in his apartment from an apparent drug overdose, his friends and family were devastated. But after ...
Official Trailer: Culpable... A New Spin
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 we took a long form, investigative approach, covering the case of Christian Andreacchio. In 2022, we did another deep dive into the case of Br...
Whodunit | 10
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly a decade, the death of Brittany Stykes remains unsolved. Brown County's Sergeant Quinn Carlson warned us that we were dealing with a "tru...
Personal Agenda | 9
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany's sister, Emily, believes there was a personal agenda behind her sister's murder - someone must have benefitted in some way. Brittany's husba...
The Outsider (Bonus)
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Jessica Noll, interviews host Dennis Cooper, who came into this story as an outsider. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...
Hollywood | 8
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sergeant Quinn Carlson may be a Los Angeles native, but now he finds himself in rural Brown County, Ohio where he is the lead detective on Brittany’...
The Jeep | 7
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot of talk about the Jeep Brittany was driving in when she was murdered. The mobile crime scene may contain the most substantial evide...
Informant | 6
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just as the investigation looks like it’s heading nowhere, a break in the case breathes new life. An informant tells authorities a harrowing story a...
Wrong Direction | 5
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, investigators have chased endless leads and looked at numerous persons of interest. The first few names came as a tip from Brittany's ...
Elephant in the Room | 4
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coming to terms with Brittany's death was hard enough on her loved ones, but the aftermath only made things harder. The ripple effect may look differe...
Road Rage | 3
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
August 28th, 2013 was supposed to be a pretty normal day for Brittany. But her day started with an unsettling encounter and ended with an unimaginable...
The Insider (Bonus) | 10.28.22
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dennis Cooper interviews producer Jessica Noll, a local who's been following this case since day 1. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Our Life, Our Story | 2
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany’s friends and family remember the impact she had on those around her. Yet in the wake of her tragic death, those left behind are still wond...
The Bystander Effect | 1
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A passing motorist pulled over when he saw a Jeep Wrangler in a wooded area off the side of Highway 68 in Brown County, OH. What he witnessed that day...
Somebody Knows Something
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a true whodunit. Culpable is back for season 2! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...
Culpable Season 2 Trailer
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Culpable returns with a new season and a new case! On August 28, 2013, 22 year old Brittany Stykes was shot and killed while driving down Highway 68 i...
The Narrative: Update | 17
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis reviews narratives drafted by Capt. Jay Arrington from his investigation into Christian’s death. Though he made a strong argument as to why a...
The Law: Update | 16
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and the team behind Culpable navigate a $47 million lawsuit, and Rae and MS Representative Fred Shanks relive the hard-fought battle to pass Ch...
Bonus Episode | 10.03.19
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A + Round Table bonus episode, the Black Mountain Media team gives case updates, answers questions from our listeners and discusses their ex...
Round Table | 09.26.19
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Jacob and Dennis sit down with Sheila, Rae, and Josh to take a deep dive into new information and new aspects of Christian’s ...
The Bigger Picture | 15
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our season finale, Dennis shares some final thoughts on Christian's case from various inconsistencies to how poorly this case has been handled. Thr...
Case File | 14
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover Christian’s case file, which was released in July of 2019. The case file contains documents gathered by various individual...
Behind Closed Doors | 13
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The PIs continue their investigation meeting with a few more people including Captain Jay Arrington (Meridian Police) who believes that the charges he...
Q&A | 08.29.19
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis, Sheila, and Mark G. answer listener's questions. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...
The Investigation Pt. 2 | 12
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sheila and her team of private investigators continue their investigation in Meridian, interviewing key witnesses in attempts to obta...
The Investigation Pt. 1 | 11
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis travels with Jacob to meet Sheila Wysocki, a private investigator. Sheila and her team of PIs agreed to investigate Christian’s case. A strat...
Persons of Interest | 10
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear two separate accounts identifying new persons of interest. One woman saw two men leaving Christians apartment the afternoon o...
Q&A | 08.08.19
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis & Mark answer listener's questions and release new information about the case. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener dat...
Time of Death | 9
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we re-examine Dylan’s alibi through his interview with investigators with a new time of death in mind based on Dr. Arden’s finding...
Doesn't Add Up | 8
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the forensics, and hear from three professionals who worked on Christian’s case: Michael Knox, who focuses...
A Second Look | 7
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation’s assumes responsibility of Christian’s case. The result of MBIs investigation is suicide. Dennis breaks down ...
Q&A | 07.18.19
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis answers listener's questions and releases new information. https://culpablepodcast.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Welcome to Meridian | 6
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meridian Police Department rules Christian’s death a suicide after a mere 45 minute investigation. MPD holds everything close to the vest and Rae sh...
Gun Night | 5
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recount the night before Christian’s death. Three of our persons of interest, including Whitley, were shooting guns at Jett Miller’s house the ...
Complex | 4
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis recaps Whitley and Dylan’s alibis on the day of Christian's death, and recounts their movement the night prior. Christian’s uncle gives his...
The Apartment | 3
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
February 26th, the day of Christian’s death. Christian abruptly left his job on the tugboat and was picked up by Dylan Swearingen, He is driven home...
Until We Meet Again | 2
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis and the team visit the Andreacchio’s to attend “Wishing Night,” an annual event held on Christian's birthday to commemorate his life. Den...
Trust the Process | 1
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On February 26th, 2014, the Andreacchio family suffered a tragic loss, the death of 21-year-old Christian Andreacchio. Host Dennis Cooper travels to L...
A Mother's Plea
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Open letter to the people who hold the fate of my son in their hands..." On February 26, 2014 Rae Andreacchio suffered the tragic loss of her 21-year...
Culpable Trailer
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The new true crime series from Black Mountain Media and Tenderfoot TV, coming June 17th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...