A missing man. A missing car. A body in a family barn. And a whole lot of “wait…WHAT?”

This week on Cursewords and Crayons: TRUE CRIME, we’re covering a case that feels like it was built in a lab to specifically ruin your ability to trust a timeline: the disappearance (and baffling death) of Mateusz Kawecki.

Mateusz was a 30-year-old Polish construction worker living in Hanover, Germany. He seemed to be working hard, in a long-distance relationship, and expecting a baby with his fiancée back in Poland. In March 2018, he told everyone he was driving home for the birth. He texted. He called. He said he was close.

…and then he just never arrived.

What follows is a cross-border investigative mess, a family doing the police’s job for them, and a discovery months later that will make you scream into your steering wheel:

🧳 A decomposed body found in the attic of the family barn

And then, just to spice it up, years later authorities claim they actually figured out more than anyone knew at the time: Mateusz wasn’t where he said he was, he wasn’t driving, he traveled by train, crossed the border on foot, checked into a hotel with another person (WHO?), and eventually ended up near his home village… with investigators insisting the evidence “unequivocally” points to suicide.

Sure. Okay. Totally normal. 

This episode is full of twists, weird evidence handling, and that unmistakable “every answer creates three new questions” vibe. We talk theories, timelines, and how a case can feel both deeply investigated and still wildly unfinished.

Huge shoutout to our source for this one: Reddit user u/uncle_sam01 for the detailed research that sent us down this rabbit hole.

💬 Tell us what you think: suicide, foul play, or something even stranger?

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Straight to jail. No trial. No appeals. Just vibes and a tiny jury made of sticky hands and big feelings.

This week, Zee and Amy are back with a Parenting Chat, and we brought backup: our friend Sam (childcare director, mom of two, and certified survivor of toddler logic). Inspired by the “Am I the Asshole: Toddler Edition” creator, we’re confessing the crimes we’ve committed so far this year—as judged by our children, who are apparently running a full legal system out of spite and snack preferences.

In this episode, we talk:

Basically: if your kids have ever acted like you personally ruined their life by choosing the wrong spoon, welcome home.

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A beach. A bluff. A brutal death. And a town that’s still too quiet.

This week we’re digging into the devastating and still-unsolved murder of 15-year-old Terry Sutter, whose body was found on the shores of Lake Michigan in 1973—with a cause of death so bizarre, it’s hard to believe it’s real: massive sand inhalation.

At first glance? A tragic drowning.

We’re walking through:

From whispers of police coverups to claims of powerful local families protecting their own, this case has "everybody knows but no one will say" energy—and we’ve got thoughts. A lot of them.

🎙️ Plus: Zee’s going full rage-mode on the missing evidence, intimidation tactics, and why this case doesn’t feel unsolved—it feels protected.

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A locked lab. A missing bride-to-be. A keycard trail. And a case that shook Yale to its core.

This week on Cursewords and Crayons: TRUE CRIME, we’re covering the murder of Annie Le—a brilliant Yale graduate student who vanished in broad daylight just days before her wedding… after walking into her research building and never walking back out.

On the morning of September 8, 2009, Annie arrived on campus ready to work. Security footage shows her entering Yale’s Amistad Street research building shortly after 10 a.m.

But there’s one chilling detail:

🎥 She was never seen leaving.

As the investigation ramped up, the focus narrowed fast—because this wasn’t just any building. It was a high-security research facility with keycard access and heavy surveillance. And what police discovered inside was horrifying.

🔑 Keycard access meant the suspect pool was small

This case is devastating not only because of what happened to Annie—but because of where it happened: in her workplace, in a controlled environment, surrounded by people doing “normal” things.

And it’s a brutal reminder that sometimes danger doesn’t come from the shadows.

It comes from the room next door.

This episode dives into:

If you like cases with tight timelines, intense forensic detail, and that awful feeling of how did this happen here?! …this one will stick with you.

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A broken window. A bloody nightgown. A canoe. And 22 years of questions.

This week on Cursewords and Crayons: TRUE CRIME, we’re covering the eerie and heartbreaking disappearance of Wanda Jean Mays—a case that starts with a quiet overnight visit to her aunt and uncle’s house and ends with more questions than answers.

In May of 1986, Wanda—a bright, kind, 27-year-old secretary—vanished into the Alabama night after what her family described as an emotional episode. What followed was a trail of strange evidence: a locked bedroom, a shattered window, blood left behind, and an empty canoe floating in the lake.

🚪 No one heard the glass break

Her death was ruled accidental... but we’re not so sure.

Was Wanda in the midst of a mental health crisis? Possibly. Was she alone that night? Debatable. Was this a tragic accident, or is there more to the story? We’ve got theories.

This episode dives into:

If you like Elisa Lam, locked-room mysteries, or shouting “BUT HOW?!”, this one’s for you.

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New year, same chaos—but make it a chaotic countdown.

We had some rough recording issues this episode so we can't wait to hear your thoughts. 

This week on Cursewords and Crayons: TRUE CRIME, we’re looking back at our top five most listened to episodes of 2025! Whether you’re a long-time weirdo or brand new here (hi, welcome!), this is the perfect refresher of the wild, the heartbreaking, and the downright unhinged cases we couldn’t stop talking about last year.

We’ve got:

No new case this week—just a solid wrap-up of everything that had us yelling into the void, side-eyeing everyone with a romantic secret, and double-checking who has our hotel info.

PLUS:

So press play and get caught up before we drop fresh episodes for 2026. And remember: it’s January. People are going to ask you to sign up for things. No is a full sentence.

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New year, same chaos—but fewer parenting trends we hate.

This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we're doing a Parenting Chat. We kick off 2026 by talking about what we’re absolutely not doing this year when it comes to parenting. No resolutions, no toxic positivity—just a firm line drawn in the glitter-covered sand.

Because listen… we’ve tried. We’ve scrolled. We’ve watched the reels. And frankly, some things just aren’t making the cut this year.

From ditching guilt to banning ourselves from overcommitting to every theme day and snack signup, this is a judgment-free (okay, maybe slightly judgey) space where we say NOPE to the nonsense and YES to keeping our sanity intact.

🚫 No to self-sacrifice as a parenting flex

If you’re looking for real talk, lowered expectations, and two moms who are just trying to keep the tiny humans alive without losing their damn minds—this episode is for you.

💬 Like what you hear? Share it with a fellow parent, leave us a review, or yell “SAME” into the void—we’ll hear you.

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This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re rounding out our festive episodes with a case that starts with a love affair and ends in a shallow grave: the heartbreaking murder of Sameena Imam.

Sameena was a bright, successful woman looking forward to a fresh start—holiday snacks in hand, hotel booked, expecting a proposal and a new beginning. What she got instead was a calculated betrayal by the man she trusted…and his equally awful brother.

🚩 Workplace affair? Check.

We’re walking through the full timeline of this awful case—from the missed red flags to the brothers’ deeply weird murder planning, and the investigators who thankfully got it done.

🎁 Show & Tell this week:

So pour something warm, give your favorite people a big ol’ hug, and settle in for a case that’s infuriating, tragic, and weirdly festive in the worst possible way.

🕯️ As always, we center the victim—Sameena Imam deserved so much more than what she got.

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Five children. One house fire. Zero answers.

This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re diving into one of the most maddening and mysterious cases in true crime history: The Sodder Family Fire.

It’s Christmas Eve, 1945. The Sodder family is fast asleep in their West Virginia home… and by morning, five of their ten children have vanished in a fire that leaves behind no remains, no explanation, and no closure.

But this story isn’t just about a house fire—it’s about a family that refused to accept the official story, and a mystery that refuses to burn out.

🕵️‍♀️ We’ve got suspicious phone calls, missing ladders, weird insurance agents, and a side of Cold War tension. You know we’ve got theories—and some of them are WILD.

So light up your (safe and contained) holiday lights, pour yourself something strong, and join us as we unravel a case that’s less “open and shut” and more “WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL.”

🎁 This one’s got big seasonal spook energy with a hefty dose of heartbreak—and yeah, Zee is definitely yelling into the void again.

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We’ve got an update—and it’s about time.

This week on Cursewords and Crayons, we’re revisiting a case that has haunted us (and so many of you) for years: the disappearance of Crystal Rogers.

Crystal was a devoted mom of five who vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky in 2015. Since then, it’s been a slow burn of heartbreak, suspicion, and zero justice. But finally, things are moving—and we’re here to break down the latest developments in the case.

From new arrests to long-awaited indictments (yes, we said indictments 👀), we’re digging into what’s changed, what’s finally being acknowledged, and what justice might actually look like after all this time.

💔 Crystal’s story has never been “just a missing person” case. It’s been tangled up in a small-town web of silence, power, and fear—and the momentum we’re seeing now? It’s a big deal.

So grab your beverage of choice (maybe something strong—you’ll need it), and join us as we revisit the key players, rant about delays, and shout out the people who never stopped fighting for answers.

🕯️ As always, we center Crystal. She deserved truth, and she still deserves justice.

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