Criminology

25-year-old Joan Webster vanished in 1981 in Massachusetts and was later found murdered. She was headed back to Harvard following the Thanksgiving break but never made it to her dorm. She was last seen outside of the airport trying to catch a cab in the company of a mysterious bearded man.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Joan Webster. There are many twists and bizarre clues in Joan's case. It received quite a bit of coverage but has never been solved. Over the years many theories have been proposed involving CIA connections, conspiracy theories, and even a connection to the Zodiac killer. Joan's sister-in-law Eve Carson joined us for this episode to help shed light on the case.

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Marc O'Leary was a serial rapist who committed his crimes in multiple states. His very specific M.O. included taking digital pictures of his victims which ultimately led to his downfall. It took some good police work and DNA to finally capture him.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the crimes committed by O'leary. But, this episode is about much more than just him. It's about his victims and one in particular named Marie who reported her assault in Washington. But, the police didn't believe her and said that her story didn't line up with the evidence. Feeling immense pressure, this woman recanted her story. Ultimately it was discovered that she was an early victim of Marc O'leary and that if police had taken her seriously they may have been able to stop a large number of sexual assaults from occurring.

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In September 2015, Asha Kreimer disappeared in California. Her boyfriend, friends, and family had been worried about her in the days and weeks leading up to her disappearance. They said that Asha was acting strangely. She was definitely not herself. She was withdrawn and her behavior was described as strange and bizarre.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of 26-year-old Asha Kreimer. Asha's strange behavior reportedly included statements that she had killed a neighbor but this neighbor was definitely alive. Asha was involuntarily committed before she disappeared but it appears that little was done for her. The mysteries, theories, and questions abound in Asha's case. What was she acting so strangely in the days before she disappeared? Was she suffering from some type of mental illness? And, did she voluntarily runoff, or was she taken against her will?

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Before he was known as the "Golden State Killer", Joseph DeAngelo terrorized people all over the state of California. It was in Orange County that he was known as the Night Stalker. But while Joseph DeAngelo's reign of terror was winding down in the mid-1980's, another killer in the Los Angeles area was just getting started. He too would be given the name 'The Night Stalker.'

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the frightening and bizarre crimes of serial killer Richard Ramirez. The details of the crimes committed by Ramirez are brutal. Descriptions provided by survivors were eery right down to their description of his rotting teeth and horrible breath. It took some incredible police work to identify Ramirez and an angry mob to bring him down. Once images hit the newspapers and television, it was evident that Ramirez looked the part of a serial killer and he made sure to play that image to the hilt. But what drove Ramirez to kill? Events that unfolded during his younger years may have played a pivotal role in his murderous desires.

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The death of Gabby Petito has captured the attention of the world. She disappeared while on a trip with her fiance/boyfriend Brian Laundrie. They were traveling the country in a van and documenting their travels for a YouTube channel. But, when Brian returned to Florida without Gabby, the mystery of what happened to Gabby Petito began to unfold. When Gabby's was found the case really began to heat up and has dominated the news cycle for some time now.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Gabby Petito. So many people are following this case closely and new details are continuing to emerge. Brian's silence about the situation has caused many to question what role he played in Gabby's death or at the very least what he knows. Then, when Brian vanished, the speculation about him really ramped up. There are many questions in this case. Where is Brian Laundrie and what really happened to Gabby Petito?

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The case of the Murdaugh family has captivated the nation and has dominated the headlines. The Murdaugh family has been influential in the town of Hampton, South Carolina for over a century. But a series of scandals over recent years has swirled around the Murdaugh name. In 2019, 19-year-old Paul Murdaugh crashed a boat that ended the life of 19-year-old Mallory Beach. In June 2021, Paul and his mother Maggie were found dead.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this fascinating case out of South Carolina. There are a lot of twists and turns involved. Alex Murdaugh, the father of Paul and husband of Maggie, has been accused of embezzlement and insurance fraud. He recently turned himself into place on the latter. But, because of the Murdaugh name and their clout, many people believe they've gotten away with more than other families would have. Rumors are still flying as to who may have killed Paul and Maggie and the reason for the murders. Are they connected with some of the other allegations that have been levied against their family members?

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35-year-old Claudia Lawrence disappeared in England in 2009. She was scheduled to be at work at 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2009, but failed to show up. The investigation into her disappearance that resulted has been heavily scrutinized. One thing many people have pointed out over the years is the lack of seriousness that the police initially placed on Claudia's disappearance.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious disappearance of Claudia Lawrence. Theories abound in this case from the probable to the highly unlikely. Even with CCTV footage, fingerprints, and DNA evidence, the police have not yet been able to piece together what happened to Claudia. Some news outlets have even reported that the police have dragged Claudia's name through the mud because they don't approve of the way she lived her life. She deserves justice and her family deserves to know what happened to her and who is responsible.

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In 2010, Joseph and Summer McStay and their two young children vanished in California. The police had trouble figuring out exactly what happened to the family of four. Over the years, many theories were floated including that a grainy video showed the family fleeing to Mexico. Many theories revolved around Summer having something to do with Joseph's murder and then taking off with the children. But, when the bodies of the family were found years later, those theories were dispelled. In the end, the police pieced together that one of Joseph's business associates was involved.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the bizarre case of the McStay family murders. Joseph owned a business and there were a number of financial transactions that didn't quite add up. But, the police had an uphill battle. The McStay home had been cleaned up by family members. Eyewitnesses came forward to give a description that police followed up on for yes, only to find out later that it was based on lies. They worked through all of this until they were finally able to pin down one man, Chase Merritt, as the culprit responsible for murdering all four of the McStays.

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16-year-old Karlie Guse disappeared from her Chalfant, CA home in October 2018. She had just moved in with her father and stepmother a couple of months prior to her disappearance. Karlie's stepmother, Melissa Guse, claims that she woke up to find Karlie gone early on October 13th. But, she has told differing stories to different outlets leading many, including Karlie's mother, Lindsay, to suspect that there is more to the story.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Karlie Guse. It has been reported that Karlie was acting strangely the night before she disappeared. Three different eyewitnesses claim to have seen Karlie walking near a highway clutching a piece of paper in her hand on the morning she disappeared. The police conducted searches but the area is fairly remote and it's not known how far the searches extended. There are a lot of rumors surrounding this case and many people question whether those involved have told the truth, or at the very least, the full extent of what they know.

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On February 10th, 1990, two men entered the Las Cruces Bowl, a family-run bowling alley, and held everyone inside the building at gunpoint. The two men stole some cash, shot all seven people inside the building, including young children, and then set the place on fire. 12-year-old Melissa Repass was able to call 911, even though she had been shot multiple times, and give the authorities vital information. Her courage was amazing in the face of the pain and fear she must have been experiencing during that time.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the tragic case of the Las Cruces bowling alley massacre. It's a tragic and horrifying case. The two perpetrators most likely hid potential evidence when they set the bowling alley on fire. People have had trouble developing a motive and the case has been unsolved for over 30 years. Motive is tough in this case because the killers didn't empty the safe of all of the money inside. Were they looking for something else or using robbery to mislead police as to the true reason for the murders? There are a lot of questions in this case and many theories that have been floating around for a long time.

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