Crime Clueless

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By the mid-90s, John du Pont’s delusions had turned from odd to ominous. Friends became suspects in imaginary conspiracies, athletes were cast out, and Dave Schultz — the gold-medal wrestler who tried to keep John grounded — became the tragic focus of his paranoia.

In this episode, we cover the downward spiral: the murder, the surreal standoff, and the courtroom drama that followed. It’s the devastating end of a story where wealth, power, and untreated illness collided — and one of wrestling’s greatest champions paid the price.

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Vanished Voices is almost here!

From the creators of Crime Clueless comes a brand-new podcast that shines a light on the stories that too often go unheard—missing and murdered Indigenous women, LGBTQ+ victims, and other cases that slip through the cracks of mainstream media and law enforcement.

This isn’t just another true crime show. Vanished Voices digs deep, blending investigative storytelling with raw humanity, exposing the failures, sharing the voices of families, and asking the questions that demand answers.

The first episode drops Thursday—and trust me, you’ll want to be there when it does.

Search Vanished Voices wherever you listen to podcasts, or head over from Crime Clueless and be among the first to hear the stories that refuse to be forgotten.

Because silence helps no one. It’s time to make their voices heard.

(Click above on the Production Company, Not Today Studios, to easily follow Vanished Voices, The Overlooked)

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When Beverly Carter headed out to show a home one September evening in 2014, she promised her husband she’d be home with dinner afterward. But she never came back. Her car was found in the driveway, her purse still inside, and the front door of the house left wide open — yet Beverly was gone.

In this episode, we dive into the chilling disappearance of Beverly Carter, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and top-selling Arkansas realtor whose routine showing turned into a nightmare. We’ll walk through the frantic search, the shocking arrest of Arron Lewis, and the twisted plot that unfolded with his wife, Crystal Lowery. Along the way, we share the heartbreaking details, the courtroom drama, and the vital safety lessons her story left behind.

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When a beloved husband, father, and international hair icon is found brutally murdered beside his backyard pool in sunny Woodland Hills, police suspect a home invasion gone wrong. But behind the candles and casseroles of the tearful memorial, one stranger stands out—and one photo taken that night will unravel a twisted tale of secrets, betrayal, and the worst racquetball coach of all time.

In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Fabio Sementilli—known as “Big Daddy” in the beauty world—and the shocking plot that led to his death. From a seemingly perfect marriage to a steamy affair with a fitness trainer, a suspicious Target run, and a trail of encrypted messages no murderer should ever send, this story has it all: passion, planning, and pure stupidity.

We follow the investigation, the courtroom bombshells, and the unforgettable jailhouse love letters that prove even murderers can still be cringe. Trust us, this case will leave you asking: how did it take eight years for justice to be served, in one of the most clueless conspiracies we've seen?

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On August 17, 2012, 32-year-old Deanna Cook dialed 911 in Dallas, Texas, as her ex-husband attacked her in her own home. For nearly ten minutes, the call captured her desperate screams, his chilling threats, and the sounds of a brutal struggle. Yet despite Deanna’s pleas and the clear danger, help didn’t arrive in time.

In this episode, we tell the story of who Deanna was — a loving mother, a daughter who never missed calling her mom, a woman who did everything she could to protect herself. We’ll walk through the timeline of her repeated calls for help, the haunting details of her final 911 call, and the police response that came far too late. Along the way, we’ll hear the words of her family, the courtroom moments that led to justice, and the lasting impact of a system that failed when she needed it most.

The story of Deanna Cook is not just a true crime case — it’s a wake-up call. Deanna’s voice is still heard today through her family’s foundation and in every effort to ensure no one else falls through the cracks.

Deanna’s story must be more than tragedy — it must be a reminder to listen, believe, and act.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. You can also visit thehotline.org to chat live with an advocate 24/7. All services are free and confidential.

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For almost 40 years, Michelle Martinko’s case stood unsolved, her killer’s identity locked away in old evidence files. But in 2018, investigators turned to a powerful new tool — forensic genealogy.

By building out a family tree from crime scene DNA, they were finally able to narrow in on a suspect: Jerry Burns, an Iowa businessman with no prior record. What followed was a high-profile arrest, a trial that gripped the community, and, at last, long-awaited justice for Michelle.

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking use of genealogy to catch a killer, the unraveling of Jerry Burns’ carefully hidden secret, and the emotional courtroom moments that finally closed one of Iowa’s most haunting cold cases.

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On a bitterly cold night in December 1979, eighteen-year-old Michelle Martinko never made it home from the Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When her body was found in the family car, brutally stabbed, her murder stunned the community and left investigators scrambling for answers.

Despite intensive efforts — from blood typing and fingerprint comparisons to chasing down countless leads — the case went cold, haunting her family and the city for nearly four decades.

In this episode, we retrace Michelle’s final hours, the crime scene evidence of the era, and the long, frustrating investigation that kept her story alive but frozen in time until the breakthroughs of modern forensic science began to change everything.

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The trail picks up with a car—a white Hyundai Elantra spotted near the crime scene—that would eventually unravel the mystery behind the Idaho Four murders. In this second part, we dive into the painstaking work of investigators: connecting the Elantra to Washington State University graduate student Bryan Kohberger, analyzing his cell phone pings, and uncovering DNA evidence that would break the case wide open.

We follow the story from his bizarre behavior with trash disposal in Pennsylvania to the SWAT raid that ended in his arrest. And finally, we cover the courtroom battles, the defense strategies, and the sentencing that brought some answers—but not all—to a shaken community.

This is the story of how digital forensics, old-fashioned detective work, and a relentless search for justice exposed the man behind the mask.

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In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered inside their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. In this first part of our two-part deep dive, we walk you through the lives of the victims—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—before unraveling the haunting timeline of their final night.

From DoorDash deliveries and phone calls that went unanswered to the chilling 911 call the next morning, every detail paints a picture of confusion, fear, and heartbreak. We also trace the opening steps of the investigation as police searched for clues, interviewed surviving roommates, and began piecing together what happened inside that house.

By the end of this episode, the search narrows to a mysterious white Hyundai Elantra—and the manhunt intensifies.

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In part two of our deep dive into the death of Tamla Horsford, we pick up where the first episode left off — with her family’s private autopsy raising new and troubling questions. From missing autopsy photos to injuries they say don’t match the official story, Tamla’s loved ones began a fight for answers that would span years and ignite a nationwide movement.

We follow the timeline from 2020 to today: the explosion of #JusticeForTamla on social media, the reopening of her case by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the second closure without charges, and the ongoing push from her friends, family, and advocates who refuse to let her story fade. Along the way, we explore the evidence, the contradictions, and the reasons this case still stirs outrage — and why Tamla’s name remains a rallying cry for justice.

Change.org link for Tamla's case here.

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