Crafts Drafts and Crime

Patricia McDermott's murder was captured on CCTV footage, and police were able to use their resources to track down her killer. But when they get this man into custody, the extent of his crimes are more than anyone was expecting.

Gretchen and David had the perfect marriage when they first got married. Gretchen even referred to David as a "bonus dad" to her daughter that she shared with her ex-husband. But when things took a turn, Covid made the circumstances even worse. 

Trigger warnings: discussion of domestic violence

James was almost three years old, walking around the mall with his mother. But while they’re at the butcher shop- he gets led by the hand out of the mall and to his torture and death. Trigger warnings: child abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, discussion of suicide, drug and alcohol use

Carlesha was getting off the bus to head home when someone stopped her in her tracks, kidnapping her. The event was caught on CCTV footage... but with the low quality of the images, how are police going to track down the perpetrator? 

Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape, domestic violence

Engla is ready for her independence and taking her bike for a ride home seems like the perfect small step. But when Engla doesn't make it home, a search ensues, and her killer gets caught in a very unexpected way. 

Trigger warnings for this episode: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape

Two people were wrongfully convicted of the murder of Josette Wright - but is the person who is actually responsible for her murder also responsible for the disappearance of Robin Murphy that, on the surface, has nothing in common with Josette - but has some weird links? 

Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, discussion of suicide, drug use

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As a ten year old girl, Natascha couldn't wait to be out of her family's home... but she wasn't prepared to have the next 3,096 days of her life taken from her. 

Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, physical assault/abuse, discussion of disordered eating, discussion of suicide.

John Jamelske kept everything - bottles, receipts, newspapers... and eventually, he began keeping victims in his dungeon, also. When he eventually gets caught, his attitude about his crimes is atrocious. 

Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape.

Sherri Papini survived a 22 day long abduction... so why are there questions about it if this actually occurred? Does her past make this case controversial? 

Trigger warnings: discussion of self harm