Crime with a K

This week, Kelsie walks us through the horrible tragedy of Stacy Peterson. Stacy Peterson married a man who she believed was her soulmate. Someone that she'd live a long, happy, healthy life with. Unfortunately, she married Drew Peterson. Drew's third wife had mysteriously died in an accidental drowning, and then Stacy went missing. Coincidence?
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Sources for this episode include:

- https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-tragic-disappearance-of-stacy-peterson/id1453918264?i=1000456671860

- https://www.ranker.com/list/most-bizarre-true-crime-stories-in-history/justin-andress

- https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/i-want-to-tell-the-whole-story-new-controversy-erupts-over-fate-of-drew-petersons-missing-wife-stacy/2837189/

- https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2022/5/20/23132819/drew-peterson-case-stacy-peterson-sister-supports-former-defense-attorney-reveals-where-sister-is 

- https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/drew-peterson/ 

- https://sites.temple.edu/klugman/2020/07/20/do-40-of-police-families-experience-domestic-violence/

- https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS 

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Netflix recently released it's newest crime documentary, The Girl in the Picture, where 20-year-old Suzanne Swankis was killed in a hit and run accident. When her 'husband' came in to identify her, the world uncovered the truth about who she really was, and where she had come from. This week's episode is full of twists and turns, and just when you think you've heard it all, we drop another bombshell. 

Sources for this week's episode include:

-https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/07/13/girl-in-picture-doc/

-https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a40548719/girl-in-the-picture-franklin-delano-floyd/

-https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a40525525/girl-in-the-picture-netflix-true-crime-left-out/ 

-https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-michael-hughes-parents-ernest-and-merle-bean-now/

-https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a40483596/sharon-marshall-netflix-girl-in-the-picture/

-https://www.crimeonline.com/2022/07/16/kidnapped-4-year-old-becomes-hit-and-run-victim-at-20-her-son-abducted-and-murdered/

-https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/who-is-tonya-dawn-hughes-the-story-behind-netflixs-new-true-crime-doc/

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In this week's second episode, Kelsie walks through kidnap victim, Steven's Stayner's older brother, Cary. Being jealous of all of the attention that Steven had received for being kidnapped and then returned, Cary wanted to make a name for himself. How did he do that? By brutally murdering four women inside Yosemite National Park. Make sure you're subscribed as we upload twice a week. As always, thanks for listening!

Sources for this episode include:
 
-https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bodies-found-in-yosemite-serial-killer-case

- https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Cary_Stayner

- https://people.com/crime/where-is-cary-stayner-now/ 

- https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/yosemite-killer-cary-stayner-born 

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This week, Kelsie walks us through the kidnapping of Steven Stayner, a seven year old boy who was abducted while walking home from school by two men. However, seven years later, Steven returns. This weeks episode leaves us with more questions than answers, and is definitely a two parter. Thank you so much for listening. We upload every Monday!

Sources for this episode include:

- https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/heroism-and-horror-one-brother-was-kidnapped-the-other-became-a-serial-killer

- https://nypost.com/2022/04/21/captive-audience-revisits-1972-steven-stayner-kidnapping/

- https://www.eonline.com/news/1327862/steven-stayners-kidnapping-cary-stayners-horrific-crimes-and-one-familys-unbelievable-story

- https://allthatsinteresting.com/steven-stayner 

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This week, Kelsie covers the horrible and inhumane murder of Alice Ruggles. Alice was only 24 years old when she was hunted down and stalked by her ex-boyfriend. Unfortunately, Alice is not one of a few who suffer the same fate. Had the police been more responsive and proactive, this never would have happened. Make sure you're subscribed as we upload every week. Thank you for listening!

Sources for this episode include:

- https://www.alicerugglestrust.org/alices-story 

- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4609410/alice-ruggles-killer-harry-dhilllon-stalking/ 

- https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/alice-ruggles-murder 

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This week, Kelsie walks us through the limited details of Bryce Laspisa's disappearance. To this day, there are more questions than answers on what happened to Bryce, and where he's gone. Bryce was only 19 years old when his car was found after launching from an embankment, but with no Bryce inside. We upload every Monday and Thursday, so make sure to subscribe!

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This week, Kelsie covers the kidnapping and murder of Mollie Tibbetts. Mollie had gone out for an evening run, just like any college student does, and never came home. This case is both horrifying and tragic and still leaves us angry. Make sure you're subscribed as we upload every Monday and Thursday. See you Monday!

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This week Kelsie takes us back up to Massachusetts but this time to the North Shore. Danvers High School teacher, Colleen Ritzer, had just gotten her dream job as a 9th grade algebra teacher. Philip Chism had just moved to Danvers from Tennessee. This case is beyond horrifying, and extremely tragic for everyone involved. Make sure you're subscribed as we upload episodes every Monday! See you next week and thanks for listening!

Sources for this case include:
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/12/14/prosecutor-philip-chism-had-a-goal-in-brutal-murder-rape-of-teacher/

https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/philip-chism-told-police-trigger-word-made-him-angry-at-colleen-ritzer/article_26693d1b-0987-581e-bae5-2cf6fc4447ea.html

https://casocriminal.org/en/brutal-cases/colleen-ritzer-teacher-murdered-by-student-philip-chism/

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/12/17/12-questions-about-the-philip-chism-trial-answered/

https://www.wcvb.com/article/chism-outgoing-at-first-but-became-withdrawn-classmates-testify/8229207# 

https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/chisms-mother-hes-capable-of-snapping/article_1002b5c8-8f06-553c-af37-d7ecb27cd01e.html

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This week Kelsie covers this listener request of Sydney Loofe. Sydney, like anyone nowadays, downloaded Tinder to try and make friends and meet someone she would enjoy spending time with. Then she met Audrey, but Audrey was not at all who she said she was... This case gets far more crazy than we could have ever imagined. We upload episodes every Monday so make sure you stick around. As always, thank you for listening!

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This week, following the release of the new Hulu Series 'The Girl from Plainville",  Kelsie covers the case of Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy. This was a another listener request and was perfect timing with the new series coming out. No matter how many times this has been covered, it's still just as shocking with many questions left unanswered. Make sure you're subscribed as we upload episodes every Monday. Thanks for listening!

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