Crime and Conjure

Crime and Conjure

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Crime and Conjure episodes

  • Swipe Left: The Murder of Sydney Loofe
    An innocent young woman, looking for love was targeted and lured to her death by a sadistic couple online. This case highlights the horrifying dangers of online dating. You never really know who you’re talking to. If only Sydney had swiped left, maybe her life would have been spared.
    50 min
  • Poisoned Bonds: The Staudte Family Murders
    This case reveals a chilling plot driven by hatred, perceived burdens, and financial motives by one of their own. It's is a haunting reminder of the concealed darkness within seemingly ordinary households. Trust no one, even your own family can betray you.
    31 min
  • Santa Slayer: The Christmas Murder of the Ortega Family
    Christmas can be a magical time of family, traditions and celebration. Children excitedly wait for Santa to bring special gifts. Families gather to share food, memories and laughter. Sadly for some the joy of Christmas only reminds them that their life is not what they had hoped it would be. For you this Christmas we have a tale of a Christmas Eve when Santa brought horror instead of joy.
    20 min
  • Thankless: The Privacky Family Murders
    For most of us, thanksgiving is simply a time to connect with your loved ones you don't see every day. It's the time to put away your daily distractions and sit at a table while you share memories, food, and laughs. Well, today I want to share the story of a family who didn't even make it to the dinner table because one of them was anything but thankful.
    15 min
  • Trick or Treat: The Murder of Adriane and Leslie
    Halloween is synonymous with costumes, candy, scary movies and haunted house attractions, at least here in the US. Scary can be fun, especially when it’s all pretend. Unfortunately in this case, three young women were forced into an all too real slasher film of their nightmares one Halloween night, but only one would make it out alive.
    21 min
  • Smoke And Mirrors: The Murder of Doug Benefield

    A whirlwind romance between a young ballerina and a successful businessman led to big dreams and even bigger allegations. This golden couple seemed to be finally working things out, when it all came crashing down. Was it all a series of unfortunate events beyond their control or was it really one big game of smoke and mirrors from the beginning?

    26 min
  • A Survivor: The Donna Yaklich Story
    Why did she stay? She could’ve just left. What was she thinking? She’s better off without him. I would never put myself in that situation. We hear this all the time when it comes to a person trapped in an abusive relationship by force, manipulation, and control. Unless it has happened to you or a loved one you will never truly understand the isolation a domestic violence victim endures. So today I am switching it up because the quote unquote criminal is in fact the victim in this case.
    25 min
  • The Illinois Hex Case: The Murder of Joshua Bennett

    We have a very exciting announcement! Refresh your memory of the first case we ever investigated before our TV debut on the case, September 18th, 2022!


    Was it jealousy or witchcraft that led a group of friends to attack a sleeping family in the middle of the night late one August? In this week's episode we explore the motives behind the 2005 murder of Joshua Bennett. Who was the real target? Was someone casting hexes in this small Illinois town? What had they done to invoke the wrath of five people they didn’t know?

    23 min
  • Solved?: The Murder of Arlis Perry

    All couples fight, the dumbest arguments can feel so important in the heat of the moment. Those are usually the arguments you can laugh about later, once you cool down. In the story we have for you today, a young couple never got the chance to make up after one such silly fight. A mysterious killer took that from them and got away with it for decades. The real question though, is has this case truly been solved or are there still questions that need to be answered?

    29 min

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We conjure the past to explore the horrible truth behind violent crimes. Walk with us through the details of the crime and dive deeper into the people behind and affected by these horrific acts. We…