One thing that never ceases to amaze me, in the worst possible way, is the price some people are willing to put on a human life. If you’re a regular listener, you already know – some people kill for a house, or custody of their children, or to retain their shares of a business. But sometimes there’s a concrete price on the line.

Content Warnings: murder, infidelity.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

People who love the outdoors are well aware of the risks that come with spending their time out in the wild. If you’re a hiker, you need to stick to the trails and get back before dark, because the greatest danger to your life is getting lost. 

Content Warnings: murder, death of a child.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

In a court of law, you might assume that there’s a certain level of decorum that needs to be maintained by defendants, witnesses, and lawyers alike. Speaking clearly, respectfully, and not using profanity unless it’s strictly necessary for relaying past events or direct quotes. That sort of thing.

Content Warnings: murder, desecration of a body, mentions of child abuse.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

Time and time again, we’ve covered cases where one half of a partnership commits acts of cruelty and abuse towards the other… and still, it never ceases to be shocking. For anyone with half a heart, intentionally harming anyone we love is almost unthinkable. 

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Content Warnings: murder, intimate partner violence, mentions of drug use and mental illness.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

From the outside, the world of true crime podcasting may seem small. Once you are in it, you realize how expansive, diverse, and deeply personal the landscape really is. In this special conversation, Lanie sits down with two standout creators in the genre: Gillian Pensavalle from ⁠True Crime Obsessed⁠ and Alvin Williams from ⁠Affirmative Murder.⁠ The three explore their individual journeys into podcasting, what inspired them, what keeps them going, and how their approaches, audiences, and storytelling styles differ while still sharing a commitment to intentional and ethical true crime storytelling.

You will hear about the importance of community, the influence of personal backgrounds on the way we cover crime, and how authenticity becomes a bridge between creator and listener. Whether you are discovering these creators for the first time or have followed their work for years, this conversation offers a look behind the microphone and into the heart of what motivates us to tell these stories with care.

If you enjoy this episode, check out True Crime Obsessed and Affirmative Murder, and let them know you first heard them on True Crime Cases with Lanie. Your support strengthens the entire true crime community.

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Case Cracker Elite, Patreon Producer, Kim McDermott

I’M BACK – Thank you so much for hanging in there with me, while I took some time away from the podcast rather unexpectedly. I miss my dad quite a bit, so coming back has been really daunting. If you read this far, thank you again for hanging out until I got it all together to come back to a place I’ve called ‘home’ for the last 10 years. I’m not done with TCCWL [probs will do this into my 70s! lol]

You might remember this phrase from health class: “All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.” It was a simple reminder that while there’s nothing wrong with needing medication, even the ones that sound intimidating, we have to be careful about what we take and how much. All medicines are drugs, and all drugs carry risks.

Content Warnings: murder, prescription drug use, familicide, mentions of suicide.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

It’s one of those trends you see a lot on social media – “post a photo of yourself five, ten, fifteen years ago, and a photo of you now!” If you’ve participated in that, you’ve probably felt the same way everyone else does – like that person existed an entire lifetime ago. 

Content Warnings: murder, mistrials.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

In this chilling episode of True Crime Cases, host Lanie examines two shocking murder cases where husbands killed their wives for new relationships. From domestic abuse to calculated murder plots, these true crime stories reveal the devastating consequences when men choose violence over divorce.

Featured Cases:

The Murder of Sejal Patel (2005) – A young Indian-American woman trapped in an abusive marriage becomes the victim of a family murder conspiracy in Twinsburg, Ohio

The Murder of Barbara Jean Finch (1959) – A West Covina doctor and his mistress plot the brutal killing of his estranged wife

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have.

Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosecutors say she planned every detail. From years of harassment and arson to manipulating her son’s father into pulling the trigger, this case is a disturbing look at how far one woman would go to regain control.

We’ll unpack the tangled relationships, veiled threats, and the cold logic behind a calculated murder—and explore whether justice was truly served.

If you like this style of storytelling, let me know by rating the episode or dropping a comment on Spotify or social media. Your feedback helps shape future episodes.

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Listen now to learn:
• Why Lisa was already on investigators’ radar
• How false accusations sparked a murder plot
• What role financial gain and control may have played
• And why she could be released as early as 2025

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Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

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Snapped (Oxygen), Kansas Court of Appeals, Kansas Supreme Court, Justia, FindLaw, and local reporting from the Atchison Globe.

There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen.
Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy.

In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr.—a couple bound by a volatile, alcohol-fueled relationship that ended in a shocking and unforgettable act. What unfolded inside a suitcase one February night was recorded, documented, and later presented as evidence. But the deeper questions remain: Was it a moment of rage? A tragic mistake? Or something much more calculated?

Content Warnings: murder, intimate partner violence, alcohol abuse.

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Writing and content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/