In 1976, 19 year old college student Michelle Mitchell was a good daughter, she had just taken her father something for his low blood sugar, but on her way home when her car died near the University of Reno Nevada campus, evil would find her. Over 1,800 miles away in Louisiana a 29 year old woman would tell her mental health doctor, she killed a girl named Michelle in Reno. Then all hell would break loose.

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Promo for Pod of Terror

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources:
https://www.loevy.com/longest-ever-wrongfully-incarcerated-woman-u-s-history-sues-framed/
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2021/08/11/cathy-woods-35-years-wrongfully-imprisoned-exonerated-dies/8101284002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115136e003800v115136d--51--b--51--&gca-ft=9&gca-ds=sophi
https://thisisreno.com/2020/11/michelle-mitchell-murder-gets-fresh-look-on-national-crime-program/
https://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Reno-family-wants--492744141.html
https://music.youtube.com/podcast/Xw0H5h6fQLk

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This episode is from the U.K. in 2013 then it travels to Rome, Italy. 24 year old Jason Marshall had a rough childhood and spent much of his time fantasizing he was an authority figure. Either law enforcement or an MI5 agent. Posing as an MI5 agent, he gained the trust of an older man he met on a dating app. The results were deadly.

True Crime Quickie is from Long Island, New York in 2019.

https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimes  Beginning next month, there will only be one tier, a $3 tier!

Promo for Conspiring to Argue

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Damn, Wish I was your lover by Sophie B. Hawkins

Resources:
https://www.itv.com/news/london/2017-08-09/bogus-policeman-guilty-of-murdering-man-in-his-own-home-killed-again-while-on-the-run
https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/634546/s05-e03-jason-marshall
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/09/jason-marshall-fantasist-found-guilty-murdering-man-peter-fasoli-sex-session
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-40813798
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-41399617
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1999/06/21/Serial-killer-sentenced-to-life/7759929937600/

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/ryan-lindquist-allegedly-stabbed-boyfriend-evan-grabelsky-to-death-during-date
https://avp.org/2019/06/01/ncavp-mourns-the-death-of-32-year-old-evan-grabelsky-a-white-cisgender-gay-man-in-long-island-ny/
https://www.nassauda.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/1306
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/long-island-fatal-stabbing-arrest/

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Striving to find a welcoming community of LGBTQ+ members, 36 year old Jason Marous would leave his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For 9 years Jason had found his people and a boyfriend. Then one fateful night, Jason was murdered by an unknown killer.

Our true crime quickie is from Queens, New York in 1976. A love triangle between a wife, a husband and the wife's female lover.

Promo for: Book of the Dead

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources: 
https://citytowner.com/jason-marous-murdered-in-fort-lauderdale-florida/
https://outsfl.com/local/loved-ones-mourn-jason-marous-ask-for-answers-after-murder
https://outsfl.com/local/mother-mourns-her-son-fights-for-justice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MxEL2EQ7O4

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117265/herbert_taylor
https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/591492afadd7b0493459caee
https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=RMD19780906-01.2.75

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Before Epstein's Island was around, there was another island in Lake Michigan ran by a wealthy man named Frank Shelden. He and his associates trafficked young boys for sex on this secluded island.

Our True Crime Quickie is from Salt Lake City, Utah in 1991. The Murder of Kerry Arbon.

Promo for Cause of Death: 100 Seconds To Midnight

https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimes

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources:
https://medium.com/@tttimetales/dark-secrets-of-north-fox-island-7a061a5058a6
https://michiganadvance.com/2026/02/20/before-epsteins-island-power-and-privilege-shielded-abuse-on-michigans-north-fox-island/
https://hoodline.com/2026/02/fbi-digs-in-on-detroit-millionaire-s-north-fox-island-of-secrets/
https://wkfr.com/north-fox-island-history/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzXINleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWbXRWZmJGa3RnM212SU9tc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgxOmjL6lNTzCd3iu5NHUU4nIvK_TQ4DBggaemnq6cHowk9QhHRj_XvcDTrH_aem_O2Jl83-YL5zCDmn2I13CBA
https://vault.fbi.gov/francis-shelden/Francis%20Shelden%20Part%2001/view
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/oakland-county-child-killer-50-years-later-murders-up-north-pedophile-ring-unanswered-questions?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=69aa19ff635b2e00017b9c90&fbclid=IwY2xjawRzX3FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWbXRWZmJGa3RnM212SU9tc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnA8_asIhWAxO078cSMLuJ92zktQdKMnBw-vTjVVpH4gx0bs6XJgn1NYoWMd_aem_HxOK1pB0FxlOe1RMt4zbpg
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/02/20/everything-we-know-about-the-oakland-county-child-killer-case/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113292984/kerry_gilbert-arbon
https://www.deseret.com/1991/9/13/18940914/body-in-canyon-was-that-of-orem-man/
Google AI was also used in obtaining information about Kerry's case.
https://www.utahinvestigative.org/a-gay-latter-day-saint-was-murdered-in-salt-lake-city-in-1991-why-has-his-case-never-been-solved/

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18 year old Eric Hansen had a rough childhood in Wisconsin. His parents divorced when he was young, he had run away several times, and he was an outcast in high school. The last time he ran away, he told his mom he was going to Indiana. But he actually went to live with a 50 year old gay man in Milwaukee.

Our True Crime Quickie is from 2014 in British Columbia.

If you have information about Eric Hansen, please contact Clark Williams at [email protected]   or 408-829-0375

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Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources:
https://www.kenoshacountywi.gov/1529/Cold-Case-Eric-Hansen
https://www.milwaukeemag.com/clark-williams-eric-hansen/
https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/kenoshanews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/81/c810f0ee-c388-5e44-8a1c-a2b0e2d6ff51/5f3d6ce84a19c.pdf.pdf
https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/kenoshanews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/74/c746373e-7ac6-59be-b06d-13f648bdcf54/5f3d6ce8a2048.pdf.pdf
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26481298/eric_r-hansen

https://edmontonsun.com/2014/03/10/nothing-suggests-hate-crime-in-death-of-edmonton-drag-queen
https://globalnews.ca/news/1879887/police-continue-search-for-suspect-one-year-after-edmonton-mans-murder/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/man-wanted-for-edmonton-drag-queen-killing-arrested-in-b-c-after-rocks-hurled-at-cars
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/man-arrested-throwing-rocks-in-b-c-last-week-now-charged-with-edmonton-killing
https://langleyadvancetimes.com/2020/02/25/calls-about-rock-throwing-on-golden-ears-bridge-leads-to-arrest/

https://www.facebook.com/MissingPeopleInAmerica/posts/lovely-brooks-known-to-her-loved-ones-as-angie-was-last-seen-on-january-10-2023-/1073574621464829/
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/family-still-searching-answers-january-disappearance-richmond-virginia-rcna83653

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On February 27th, 56 year old Cheryl Miranda would take a road trip to Alabama from Florida. She was hoping to find a new state to live in to escape the ups and downs of a bad relationship with a woman named Tonya Miller. But ex girlfriend Tonya asked Cheryl if her and her 20 year old son Jabaris could get a ride to Atlanta, Georgia on Cheryl's trip to Alabama. Cheryl agreed only to be on a trip from hell.

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Promo for And Then They Were Gone

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/supreme-court/2018/s17a1578.html
https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2008/02/23/mother-son-get-life-sentences-for-post-breakup-murder/25807333007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116215e002400v116215d--62--b--62--&gca-ft=123&gca-ds=sophi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mbud8rLV8U
https://www.inquisitr.com/cheryl-miranda-tonya-miller-fatal-attraction-georgia-murder-of-lesbian-found-dead-in-burned-out-truck-subject-of-tv-one-domestic-violence-documentary/

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Our golden years should feel safe and secure, surrounded by nothing but love. For the most part that was the relationship of 70 year old Milt Lindgren and his 73 year old partner Eric Hendricks until they became involved with the wrong man

.Our True Crime Quickie is from British Columbia, Canada in 2012, the murder of trans woman January LaPuz

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Promo for The Final Trace

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources:

https://unfinishedlivesblog.com/2008/10/24/two-elderly-gay-men-found-slain-in-their-indiana-home/
https://www.reporter-times.com/story/news/2008/11/19/heartland-murder-suspect-nabbed-in-san-diego/117920010/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z112006e006200v112006d--20--b--20--&gca-ft=144&gca-ds=sophi
https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2011/08121101cld.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111182982/milton_clarence-lindgren
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191118958/eric_p-hendricks

https://xtramagazine.com/power/january-lapuzs-accused-killer-pleads-guilty-to-manslaughter-61363
https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/january-marie-lapuz-transgender-victim-idd-in-new-westminster_n_1940814

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In April 2025, 34 year old trans woman, Jax Gratton left her home in Denver with 44 year old Brandon David Mumma. Jax was never seen alive again. 52 days later, her body was found in an enclosed alleyway underneath Brandon's 2nd story office building in Lakewood (a suburb adjacent to Denver). Thank you to Courtney of Book of the Dead podcast . And thank you to Cherilynne, Jax's mom. Oh and to Dharma and Jordan for bringing Jax's case to me!

https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimes

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources: 
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/jury-returns-indictment-against-man-in-connection-with-jax-grattons-2025-death-in-lakewood
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/man-indicted-death-denver-hairstylist-jax-gratton/
https://people.com/missing-denver-hairstylist-jax-gratton-found-dead-according-to-her-mother-11750321
https://www.westword.com/news/man-indicted-jax-gratton-death-removed-courtroom-outbursts-40856432/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/man-indicted-jax-gratton-death-investigation/73-716e610d-bd7f-494e-b30a-980ef508c9df
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?projector=1

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A lot happened in the 1980's. A ton of serial killers circled the world and the AIDS epidemic came rolling in during the mid 80's. Now when you put the two together, we have Serial/Spree Killer Michael Lupo. A man so driven by revenge once he found out he was HIV positive, he set out to destroy his own people, men of the LGBTQ community.

Our true crime quickie is from the country of Myanmar in January of 2026.

https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimes

Promo for True Crime California

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources:
https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/Michael%20LUPO.php
https://www.thelostboysofsoho.co.uk/extratea/aids-the-lost-voices-jim-tony-damien-and-the-man-with-the-tartan-scarf
https://www.reddit.com/r/serialkillers/comments/1ifp541/a_rare_photo_of_michele_lupo_the_wolf_man_of/
https://www.robertkellerauthor.com/2015/07/serial-killers-michael-lupo.html
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TfrCkUe4pVg
https://grokipedia.com/page/Michael_Lupo
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lupo-michael.htm

https://people.com/tiktok-star-25-found-beaten-to-death-in-forest-11891371
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/01/23/tiktok-influencer-killed-in-forest-after-late-night-call-for-help/

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https://dig.abclocal.go.com/kgo/PDF/DOWNTOWN%20SF%20SHOOT%20INTERVIEW%20REPORT%20WITH%20GUARD.pdfOn the afternoon of December 5th, 1996, 15 year old Jack Morgan had a significant argument with his father at their home in San Diego, CA. After that, Jack vanished. When his younger brother arrived home later, Jack was gone and never to be seen again. Within a week or so the home Jack had once shared with his Marine father and his little brother had his belongings tossed out, any picture hanging on a wall or anywhere else in the home was taken down, most likely destroyed, and Jack's name was not to be said in the household. Jack's maternal aunt Dawna believes and has made allegations that Jack was gay and his father had killed him for it.

Our True Crime is from San Francisco, CA. It's the shooting death of trans man Banko Brown.

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Promo for Castles and Cryptids

Intro: Shire Girl by David Fesilyan
Outro: Beating Heart by David Renda

Resources
https://www.thecoldcases.com/p/was-jack-morgan-killed-by-his-dad
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/1s6bhck/jack_duane_morgan_the_boy_who_disappeared/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=885407987867402
https://rcccmcc.com/2020/05/12/jack-duane-morgan/
https://patch.com/california/delmar-carmelvalley/missing-and-wanted-runaway-san-diego-teenager-may-still-be-in-the-area-delmar-carmelvalley
https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-jack-duane-morgan-15-san-diego-5-december-1996-namus-mp19675.431496/



https://dig.abclocal.go.com/kgo/PDF/DOWNTOWN%20SF%20SHOOT%20INTERVIEW%20REPORT%20WITH%20GUARD.pdf
https://abc7news.com/post/banko-brown-no-charges-sf-district-attorney-san-francisco-walgreens-shooting-michael-earl-wayne-anthony/13251174/#:~:text=The%20security%20guard%20successfully%20subdues,may%20be%20difficult%20to%20watch.
https://abc7news.com/post/banko-brown-no-charges-sf-district-attorney-san-francisco-walgreens-shooting-michael-earl-wayne-anthony/13251174/#:~:text=The%20security%20guard%20successfully%20subdues,may%20be%20difficult%20to%20watch.

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