When 46‑year‑old Andrea Stranko returned home from a neighborhood UFC watch party with her boyfriend, Daryl Smith, the night should’ve ended quietly. Instead, it became a deadly ambush. Waiting in the shadows was Daryl’s ex, 35‑year‑old Morgan Jane Smith—armed with a shotgun and fueled by obsession.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

Woman killed when love triangle turns deadly in North Port

Morgan Jane Smith - The True Crime Database Membership Morgan Jane Smith Fifty Shades Killer

Did killer plan murder, or was she insane?

A chilling case of a family man living a double life. In this episode, we dive into the story of Thomas Richard Bunday, an Air Force technical sergeant whose quiet, disciplined exterior hid a pattern of escalating violence in Fairbanks, Alaska. Between 1979 and 1981, five young women vanished or were found murdered — and for years, investigators struggled to connect the dots.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

Thomas Bunday - The True Crime Database Membership Thomas Bunday North Pole Killer

Thomas Bunday - Wikipedia

Alleged Serial Killer Thomas Richard Bunday Murdered 5 Victims

March 1983 – MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL

Between 1972 and 1985, Schenectady mother Marybeth Tinning lost nine of her children—one after another—under circumstances doctors initially labeled as SIDS or tragic coincidence. But as the pattern grew impossible to ignore, investigators uncovered a chilling truth: MaryBeth had confessed to smothering her infant daughter, Tami Lynne, leading to her 1987 conviction for second‑degree murder

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

Marybeth Tinning: Mom Who Killed Baby Girl Gets Parole | PEOPLE.com

Female Serial Killers: How and why Women Become Monsters - Peter Vronsky - Google Books

Female Serial Killers: How and why Women Become Monsters - Peter Vronsky - Google Books

Reye's syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

Schenectady Gazette - Google News Archive Search

Marybeth Tinning 'Laying Low' After Parole | PEOPLE.com

When 25‑year‑old grad student Jelani Day vanished in August 2021, his family’s world stopped. Jelani was focused, joyful, and deeply loved — not someone who would simply disappear. But within days, his car was found hidden in the woods, and weeks later, his body was discovered miles away in the Illinois River under circumstances that still make no sense.

In this episode, we break down the timeline, the unanswered questions, and the frustrations Jelani’s family faced as they fought for urgency, transparency, and justice. What really happened to Jelani Day — and why does this case remain so painfully unresolved?

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

The Mysterious Death of Jelani Day No Mystery, Contends Writer John W. Fountain; ‘Somebody Out There Knows’

Jelani Day Disappearance Explained: The Final Days and Clues That Still Don't Add Up | Read The Real Story

Three years later, Jelani Day joint task force is not actively investigating as family continues to seek answers | WGLT

About Us | Jelanidayfoundation

New Clues Emerge in the Death Investigation of Jelani Day – NBC Chicago

Every now and then, even the most dedicated true‑crime brains need a palate cleanser — and today, we’re giving your nervous system a break. In this bonus episode, we’re stepping away from murder, mystery, and mayhem to answer funny and unhinged questions. Nothing is off‑limits, everything is chaotic, and yes… we absolutely roast each other in the process. 

If your soul needed a breather, a laugh, or a reminder that Crime Curious is basically a sleepover with crime notes, this one’s for you.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

Part Two takes us into the heartbreaking events of August 2018, when Baylie’s life was cut short in a tragic accident that left her family searching for answers no parent should ever have to seek. We examine the timeline of that day, the medical decisions that followed, and the emotional and legal battles her mother, Shawnee Baker, has fought in the years since. This episode explores the complexities surrounding Baylie’s death — the unanswered questions, the advocacy work that emerged from her loss, and the legacy she continues to leave behind through Baylie’s Wish Foundation. With care and clarity, we look at how a family’s grief transformed into purpose, and why Baylie’s story still resonates with so many today.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION

Book — BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION

In Part One, we step into the world of 19‑year‑old Baylie Grogan — a brilliant, compassionate young woman from New Hampshire whose life was defined by discipline, empathy, and a love for horses that shaped her entire identity. Through the voices of those who knew her best, we explore Baylie’s childhood, her deep bond with her family, her early dreams of becoming a doctor, and the unwavering work ethic that carried her from the barn at dawn to the University of Miami’s equestrian program. But as summer 2018 unfolds, a series of events begins to shift the ground beneath her. This episode traces Baylie’s final months at home, the pressures she faced, and the moments that now feel haunting in hindsight.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION

Book — BAYLIE'S WISH FOUNDATION

In this episode of Crime Curious, we’re heading to Adelaide — a city known for beaches, wine, and, unfortunately, one of the most chilling figures in Australian true crime: Bevan Spencer von Einem.

Von Einem was the quiet, well‑spoken accountant who blended into the background… until the abduction and murder of 15‑year‑old Richard Kelvin shattered that illusion and exposed a far darker reality. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a disturbing pattern of drugging's, assaults, and whispered rumors about a shadowy group of men preying on vulnerable teens.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

Bevan Spencer von Einem - Wikipedia

Convicted South Australian child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem dies in jail | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines

Bevan Spencer von Einem: Australia's Most Notorious Killer Near Death — His Illness and Crimes Revisited | IBTimes UK

Notorious child killer dies, taking truth to the grave | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

Child Killer Tortured And Murdered 15-Year-Old | by The Mystique | The Mystery Reporter | Medium

When a simmering Manchester gang feud exploded into violence, it unleashed one of the most shocking crime sprees in modern UK history. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Dale Cregan—a man whose name became synonymous with calculated brutality, a nationwide manhunt, and a tragedy that shook the British public to its core.

Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon

Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious

Dale Cregan, The One-Eyed English Serial Killer With A Taste For Revenge

Dale Cregan trial: Guilty verdicts in trial of police killer and others - BBC News

Police killer Dale Cregan moved to Aintree Hospital in high-security operation - Liverpool Echo

Police killer Cregan moved to mental hospital after hunger strike

'I know she'd be embarrassed': The dads of murdered PCs have finally received what they long deserved - Manchester Evening News

Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone Murders: Where is Dale Cregan Today?

North West's most heinous killers blocked from tying the knot behind bars | Lancs Live

In this chilling Italian true‑crime case, we explore the life and crimes of Leonarda Cianciulli, a seemingly warm and well‑liked shopkeeper in the town of Correggio whose desperation and superstition spiraled into horror. After a lifetime marked by tragedy — including the loss of multiple children and ominous warnings from fortune tellers — Cianciulli became convinced that human sacrifice was the only way to keep her eldest son safe as he prepared to enter the military.