Crime Clueless

(Summer recording had to be from a distance, and not in person. We apologize for the change in sound quality for this episode!)

Think hiring a hitman is as easy as ordering takeout? Well, some people definitely think so. From clueless criminals turning to the dark web (spoiler: it’s usually an FBI sting) to hiring an undercover cop instead of a killer, the world of contract killing is filled with more blunders than blockbusters.

In this episode of Crime Clueless - Criminals Perspective Series, we’re diving into the hilariously inept, downright bizarre, and occasionally terrifying cases of hitman-for-hire gone horribly wrong. We’ll break down:

Why real hitmen aren’t advertising on Craigslist (but cops are watching)

Turns out, plotting the perfect crime is way harder than the movies make it look. Tune in as we unpack the ultimate guide on what not to do when hiring a hitman (not that you should).

Don’t be clueless—just press play.

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Abraham Shakespeare thought winning $30 million would change his life—and it did. Just not in the way he’d hoped.

In this twisted true crime saga, we unravel the story of a Florida man who went from broke and hardworking to multimillionaire overnight, only to be manipulated, exploited, and ultimately murdered by a woman who promised to protect him. Her name? Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore—a self-proclaimed businesswoman who saw Abraham not as a human being, but as a golden goose with a target on his back.

This deep dive pulls back the curtain on how Abraham’s generosity became his downfall, how Dee Dee’s greed turned homicidal, and how her breathtaking arrogance led to one of the most audacious cover-ups ever seen in a murder case. We walk through the sting operation that exposed her lies, the audio recordings that sealed her fate, and her outrageous behavior—both in court and behind bars—that proves some people really never learn.

Featuring real quotes, trial transcripts, jaw-dropping deception, and sharp commentary that highlights the tragic absurdity of it all, this episode will leave you equal parts infuriated and fascinated. Whether you’re new to true crime or think you’ve heard it all, we guarantee this one will stick with you.

Trust no one. Check your bank accounts. And if someone offers to write a book about you? Maybe run.

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In April 2001, Robert Fisher disappeared without a trace after allegedly murdering his wife, Mary, and their two children, Brittney and Bobby, before setting their Scottsdale, Arizona home on fire. The fire was a deliberate cover-up, an explosive attempt to erase the evidence of a horrific crime. But Robert Fisher didn’t just disappear into the smoke—he fled, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions that has haunted investigators and true crime enthusiasts for over 20 years.

In this gripping episode of Crime Clueless, we dive deep into the mystery of Robert Fisher’s escape. From the chilling details of the murders to the theories that have kept this case alive, we’ll explore the facts, the theories, and the unanswered questions that continue to perplex us. Was Robert a cold-blooded killer, or was he simply a man unable to cope with the idea of losing his family? Could he still be alive today, hiding under a new identity? Or did he perish in the wilderness, his remains never to be found?

We’ll also take you through the investigation and the manhunt that followed. Despite being one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives for over two decades, Robert Fisher’s whereabouts remain unknown. Even after being removed from the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list in 2021, the case remains open, and the search continues.

Want to Help Solve the Mystery?

If you have any information about Robert Fisher’s whereabouts or his possible identity, please contact the FBI. You can provide tips by calling the FBI's tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or by submitting a tip online at the FBI’s Wanted page for Robert Fisher. Your information could be the key to solving this haunting mystery.

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to his capture, so if you think you know something, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your tip could help bring closure to this devastating case.

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New York City, 1924. The speakeasies were buzzing, the bobbed hair was flying, and jazz wasn’t the only thing making headlines. A string of brazen, gunpoint robberies begins sweeping through Brooklyn—each more daring than the last. But what really sets this spree apart? It’s not the cash stolen, or even the growing pile of NYPD shame. It’s who seems to be behind the pistol.

As police scramble for answers, the press turns the mysterious bandit into a full-blown sensation. She’s described as petite, stylish, pregnant—and terrifyingly efficient. While cops chase their own shadows, she robs stores across the borough, leaves taunting notes behind, and sparks a media frenzy that flips gender expectations—and the police commissioner’s blood pressure—completely upside down.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most unforgettable crime sprees of the Jazz Age. It's a story filled with trench coats and cloche hats, bad guesses and worse arrests, and a woman who just wanted a better life—and was willing to aim for it.

So... what do you do when the most wanted man in New York turns out to be a five-foot-tall woman with a .25 automatic and zero patience? You listen. And you learn. Because this? This one’s legendary.

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The killing spree should have ended with victim number five—but it didn’t. In this second part of our I-70 Killer deep dive, we pick up with the murder of Sarah Blessing in Raytown, Missouri, and follow the chilling possibility that the killer didn’t stop… he just changed highways.

From eerily similar executions in Texas to a liquor store murder caught on camera nearly a decade later, this episode unpacks the lingering questions and haunting clues that have kept investigators on edge for over 30 years. We dig into the only known survivor’s incredible story, explore how media coverage might have changed the killer’s behavior, and examine the renewed push by a multi-state task force that believes this case can still be solved.

Was the I-70 Killer just passing through—or did he leave a trail far longer than anyone realized?

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“He didn’t run. He didn’t panic. He just walked away… like he’d done this before.”

He didn’t leave calling cards.

No dramatic symbols, no cryptic notes, no demands.

He didn’t stalk his victims, not in any way that left a digital trail.

And if anyone saw him at all, he barely made a dent in their memory—just a quiet, white man, average height, maybe in his late 20s or early 30s. Not handsome. Not ugly. Not anything that stuck.

But by the time he killed Nancy Kitzmiller in St. Charles, Missouri, he had already left four people dead across two states in less than a month. And nobody even knew his name.

And these weren’t chaotic scenes.

There were no shattered glass displays, no security alarms, no frantic 911 calls from survivors. Just small businesses. Solitary clerks. One shot. No witnesses. No getaway car burning rubber out of the lot.

He didn’t flee—he left.

Police initially wavered—was this robbery gone wrong? Random violence? But if it was about money, he was really bad at it. The cash drawers were always opened but barely touched. Expensive merchandise? Untouched.

This wasn’t a man who wanted to take something.

This was a man who wanted to do something. Something awful. Something final.

Listen in for all the details on this chilling case, one unlike any Crime Clueless has ever covered.

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In Part 2 of our deep dive into the baffling death of Phoebe Handsjuk, we’re pulling back the curtain on the investigation—and it’s not pretty. From missing security footage to bizarre crime scene oversights, this episode unpacks the behind-the-scenes missteps that left a grieving family with more questions than answers. We’ll break down the leading theories—accident, suicide, or something much darker—and explore the details that just don’t sit right. If you thought the garbage chute was the strangest part of this story... you haven’t heard anything yet.

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When 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk was found dead at the bottom of a luxury apartment building’s garbage chute—missing a shoe, her foot nearly severed, and surrounded by trash—the official word was “accidental death.” But… excuse us, what now? In this head-scratching episode, we dive 12 stories deep into a case that makes zero sense the more you learn about it. Was Phoebe's death a tragic mix of wine, Ambien, and poor judgment? Or was something darker lurking behind the pristine walls of the Balencea apartments?

Join us as we untangle bizarre text messages, broken glass, a very questionable boyfriend, a mysterious shrine of candles, and a trash chute that basically requires an Olympic gymnast to climb into. We ask the questions the official investigation didn’t—and we do it with our usual dose of sarcasm, side-eye, and serious respect for Phoebe.

Grab your true crime goggles and maybe avoid high-rises for a while… this one’s a wild ride.

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It started with a friend request. Then a petty comment. Then a block. Then… murder.

In this jaw-dropping episode of Crime Clueless, we’re diving into one of the pettiest—and most tragic—double murders ever linked to a social media fight: the killings of Billie Jean Hayworth and Billy Payne, two young parents gunned down in their home in Mountain City, Tennessee, while their baby lay in Billie’s arms.

And behind it all? A wannabe-crime-boss grandma with a gun, a jealous ex-girlfriend with Wi-Fi rage, and a group of unhinged accomplices known as “The Crips”—and no, not those Crips. This is small-town vengeance turned murder conspiracy turned… “you cannot make this up.”

We’ll walk you through the absolutely bonkers events that led to two young lives being taken over blocked Facebook profiles, explore how a baby was left crying in his dead mother’s arms, and ask the ultimate question: How did so many people willingly sign up for a murder plan this ridiculous?

This one has drama, dysfunction, and enough red flags to fill your feed. Buckle up.

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On a quiet February morning in 1996, 31-year-old Terry Paquette showed up early to work at the Lil’ Champ convenience store in Orlando. Hours later, his coworkers walked into one of the most horrifying crime scenes the area had ever seen—Terry was found brutally murdered in the store’s bathroom. He had been stabbed 73 times, his throat was slashed, and blood covered the floor, the walls, even the stall doors. But despite DNA left at the scene… the case went cold.

For 26 years, Terry’s killer walked free.

In this episode of Crime Clueless, we dig into the murder that haunted investigators for decades. We explore the frustratingly stagnant early investigation, the mystery surrounding the crime scene, and how, thanks to genetic genealogy and a few discarded beer cans, a name finally emerged: Kenneth Stough Jr. The arrest, trial, and conviction that followed proved one thing—justice might be slow, but it never forgets.

We’ll break down how this case was solved, what took so long, and why Terry’s story deserves to be remembered—not just for how he died, but for how long it took to say his name with justice behind it.

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