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Criminal Mischief

The Disappearance — and Murder — of Anna Walshe

On New Year’s Day, 2023, 39-year-old mother of three Anna Walshe vanished from her Massachusetts home.

Her husband said she’d been called away for a sudden work emergency.

He said she left early.

He said he didn’t know anything more.

But as detectives began pulling at loose threads, the story didn’t just unravel — it split wide open.

In this episode, we walk through the investigation step by step, guided by the people closest to the case:

• police interviews as timelines shift

• recorded calls and statements that raise new questions

• trial testimony excerpts that reveal what investigators believe happened inside that house

We examine the searches, the digital trail, the purchases, and the heartbreaking reality behind the public headlines — while asking the same question investigators asked from the beginning:

Where is Anna? And what really happened to her?

This episode is unsettling, emotional, and difficult — because it’s about a woman who deserved better, three children left behind, and the ways truth has a way of surfacing… slowly, painfully, and piece by piece.

Some content may be disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

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He was born Henry McCarty.

He died Billy the Kid.

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we dig into the life and crimes of one of America’s most infamous outlaws. From his first arrest at age 16 for stealing food, to his role in the bloody Lincoln County War, to his daring escapes and final showdown with Sheriff Pat Garrett — Billy the Kid blurred the line between folk hero and cold-blooded killer.

We trace the truth behind the myth:

⚡ What drove him to a life on the run?

⚡ How did the press turn him into a legend?

⚡ And could the Kid’s story have ended differently if not for betrayal?

👂 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

📩 Got a theory or family story about Billy the Kid? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠

🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share Criminal Mischief — your support keeps the stories coming.

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#CriminalMischiefPodcast #BillyTheKid #OldWestOutlaw #TrueCrimePodcast #AmericanOutlaws #WildWestHistory #LegendAndLaw #HistoryPodcast #FolkCriminals

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He was born Henry McCarty.

He died Billy the Kid.

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we dig into the life and crimes of one of America’s most infamous outlaws. From his first arrest at age 16 for stealing food, to his role in the bloody Lincoln County War, to his daring escapes and final showdown with Sheriff Pat Garrett — Billy the Kid blurred the line between folk hero and cold-blooded killer.

We trace the truth behind the myth:

⚡ What drove him to a life on the run?

⚡ How did the press turn him into a legend?

⚡ And could the Kid’s story have ended differently if not for betrayal?

👂 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

📩 Got a theory or family story about Billy the Kid? Email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share Criminal Mischief — your support keeps the stories coming.

Hashtags:

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🎄 A Christmas Interlude: The Velveteen Rabbit

Criminal Mischief — Holiday Special

This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn steps away from murder, mystery, and mischief — just for a moment — to share something quieter, older, and deeply human.

In this special Christmas episode, Carolyn reads The Velveteen Rabbit, the timeless story about love, loss, and what it truly means to become real. Written more than a century ago, the story has endured because it speaks to something we all recognize: that being loved leaves marks, and those marks matter.

There is no crime in this episode.

No investigation.

No suspects.

Just a story — read slowly, intentionally, and with care — as a small gift to listeners during the holiday season.

Whether you’re listening alone, driving at night, wrapping presents, or sharing the moment with someone you love, this episode is meant to be a pause. A breath. A reminder.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful stories aren’t about what breaks us — but about what makes us real.

🎁 Merry Christmas from Criminal Mischief.

About the Story

The Velveteen Rabbit was written by Margery Williams in 1922 and is now in the public domain. Its message — that love transforms us, even when it hurts — remains as powerful today as ever.

About Criminal Mischief

Criminal Mischief is a true crime podcast hosted by Carolyn Ossorio, exploring the darker corners of human behavior — and, occasionally, stepping back to reflect on why stories matter in the first place.

New episodes return after the holidays.

🎧 Listener Notes & Holiday CTAs

If this episode moved you, here’s how you can support the show:

    •    ⭐ Follow, rate, and review Criminal Mischief wherever you listen — especially on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It’s the easiest way to help the show grow.

    •    📤 Share this episode with someone who could use a quiet moment this season.

    •    📩 Email us with your thoughts, holiday reflections, or favorite childhood stories at [email protected].

    •    🎙️ Be sure to check out other shows from Evio Creative, including The Devil Within, The Ides of April, and Taboo Treasures — wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, and for being part of this community.

🎄 We’ll see you after the holidays — with more Criminal Mischief.

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🎄 A Christmas Interlude: The Velveteen Rabbit

Criminal Mischief — Holiday Special

This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn steps away from murder, mystery, and mischief — just for a moment — to share something quieter, older, and deeply human.

In this special Christmas episode, Carolyn reads The Velveteen Rabbit, the timeless story about love, loss, and what it truly means to become real. Written more than a century ago, the story has endured because it speaks to something we all recognize: that being loved leaves marks, and those marks matter.

There is no crime in this episode.

No investigation.

No suspects.

Just a story — read slowly, intentionally, and with care — as a small gift to listeners during the holiday season.

Whether you’re listening alone, driving at night, wrapping presents, or sharing the moment with someone you love, this episode is meant to be a pause. A breath. A reminder.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful stories aren’t about what breaks us — but about what makes us real.

🎁 Merry Christmas from Criminal Mischief.

About the Story

The Velveteen Rabbit was written by Margery Williams in 1922 and is now in the public domain. Its message — that love transforms us, even when it hurts — remains as powerful today as ever.

About Criminal Mischief

Criminal Mischief is a true crime podcast hosted by Carolyn Ossorio, exploring the darker corners of human behavior — and, occasionally, stepping back to reflect on why stories matter in the first place.

New episodes return after the holidays.

🎧 Listener Notes & Holiday CTAs

If this episode moved you, here’s how you can support the show:

    •    ⭐ Follow, rate, and review Criminal Mischief wherever you listen — especially on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It’s the easiest way to help the show grow.

    •    📤 Share this episode with someone who could use a quiet moment this season.

    •    📩 Email us with your thoughts, holiday reflections, or favorite childhood stories at [email protected].

    •    🎙️ Be sure to check out other shows from Evio Creative, including The Devil Within, The Ides of April, and Taboo Treasures — wherever you get your podcasts.

Thank you for listening, and for being part of this community.

🎄 We’ll see you after the holidays — with more Criminal Mischief.

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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

The Road Trip: Obsession, Interrogation, and the Performance of Innocence

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we examine one of the most disturbing and media-saturated murder cases of the 21st century: the killing of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias.This is not a sensational retelling. It is a close, methodical look at how lies are constructed, how obsession curdles into violence, and how performance becomes strategy when the stakes are life and death.Using archival audio from Arias’s police interrogations and her own trial testimony, we trace the evolution of her story—from denial, to intrusion narratives, to self-defense—and examine how her voice, affect, and language shift as evidence tightens around her.

🔍 IN THIS EPISODE

• The RelationshipA volatile, secretive relationship built on control, jealousy, and emotional instability—and the warning signs that went ignored.

• The Crime SceneThe brutal killing of Travis Alexander in his Arizona home: the physical evidence, the timeline, and what investigators immediately knew did not add up.

• The Interrogation (Audio)We hear Jodi Arias in her own words—calm, cooperative, and eerily detached—as detectives methodically dismantle her early lies.

• The Camera & the WitnessHow Arias’s demeanor shifts once she understands she is being watched, recorded, and judged—and how performance becomes part of her defense.

• The Trial Testimony (Audio)From tearful recollections to graphic claims of self-defense, Arias takes the stand and attempts to reframe the narrative, moment by moment.

• Obsession on TrialWhat the case reveals about narcissism, coercive attachment, and the dangerous overlap between intimacy and entitlement

.🎧 FEATURED AUDIOThis episode includes archival interrogation footage audio and courtroom testimony excerpts used for educational and journalistic purposes, providing direct insight into the psychology of the accused.

⚖️ WHY THIS CASE STILL MATTERSThe Jodi Arias case isn’t just about guilt—it’s about how stories are told under pressure, how victims can be eclipsed by spectacle, and how true crime coverage itself can unintentionally reward performance.

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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

The Road Trip: Obsession, Interrogation, and the Performance of Innocence

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we examine one of the most disturbing and media-saturated murder cases of the 21st century: the killing of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias.This is not a sensational retelling. It is a close, methodical look at how lies are constructed, how obsession curdles into violence, and how performance becomes strategy when the stakes are life and death.Using archival audio from Arias’s police interrogations and her own trial testimony, we trace the evolution of her story—from denial, to intrusion narratives, to self-defense—and examine how her voice, affect, and language shift as evidence tightens around her.

🔍 IN THIS EPISODE

• The RelationshipA volatile, secretive relationship built on control, jealousy, and emotional instability—and the warning signs that went ignored.

• The Crime SceneThe brutal killing of Travis Alexander in his Arizona home: the physical evidence, the timeline, and what investigators immediately knew did not add up.

• The Interrogation (Audio)We hear Jodi Arias in her own words—calm, cooperative, and eerily detached—as detectives methodically dismantle her early lies.

• The Camera & the WitnessHow Arias’s demeanor shifts once she understands she is being watched, recorded, and judged—and how performance becomes part of her defense.

• The Trial Testimony (Audio)From tearful recollections to graphic claims of self-defense, Arias takes the stand and attempts to reframe the narrative, moment by moment.

• Obsession on TrialWhat the case reveals about narcissism, coercive attachment, and the dangerous overlap between intimacy and entitlement

.🎧 FEATURED AUDIOThis episode includes archival interrogation footage audio and courtroom testimony excerpts used for educational and journalistic purposes, providing direct insight into the psychology of the accused.

⚖️ WHY THIS CASE STILL MATTERSThe Jodi Arias case isn’t just about guilt—it’s about how stories are told under pressure, how victims can be eclipsed by spectacle, and how true crime coverage itself can unintentionally reward performance.

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Fresh off a listening event in Vancouver, Washington, Carolyn and Branden can FINALLY discuss the latest developments in a fast moving case... our friends from Murder in the Rain were gracious enough to host us not hear show to discuss the murders of serial killer Warren Forrest and how the podcast Stolen Voices of Dole Valley could finally deliver the reckoning that he has avoided for more than 50 years.

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Carolyn and Branden sit down with the hosts of the Portland based true crime podcast Murder in the Rain to discuss Stolen Voices of Dole Valley (available wherever you get your podcasts), the gripping 9-part series that chronicles the crimes of Warren Forrest... the serial killer you've ever heard of and the victim stories you'll never forget.

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