Episode 70: The Murder of Del ShaferAllie takes us to a small midwestern town in Ohio where the Shafer family lived. Del Shafer was a single father raising his three young children when he met and married Deborah. Deborah was welcomed by two of Del’s children, but little David Shafer despised her. This distaste for anyone in the way of what David wanted only got worse with time, and ultimately resulted in Del Shafer’s brutal death.Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:Delbert Shafer Murder: Where Is David Shafer Now? Update (thecinemaholic.com)Leetonia man, David Shafer, learns sentence for beating death of father, Delbert (wkbn.com)S11E3 Evil Lives HereCounty man takes plea deal in death of father | News, Sports, Jobs - The Review (reviewonline.com)https://247newsaroundtheworld.com/crime/david-shafer-murder-featured-on-evil-lives-here/
Episode 69: Daniel LaPlante: The Boy in the WallsAbby brings us a requested case the week; the case of the boy in the walls. Danny LaPlante, like many murderers, had a traumatic childhood filled with abuse and neglect. This trauma fueled his desire to cause trauma to others, and he did exactly that. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:True Crime All the Time Podcast: Episode 203 - Daniel LaPlanteThe Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast: The Boy in the Walls| Daniel LaPlanteBoston Confidential Beantwon’s True Crime Podcast: Daniel LaPlante 1986-1987 Arguably the most evil criminal in New England History Episodehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlantehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/03/22/killer-three-townsend-seeks-sentence-reduction/g05AdJcWXPBZiAS9rvHYDI/story.htmlhttps://www.masslive.com/news/2019/03/man-convicted-of-killing-pregnant-nursery-school-teacher-and-her-children-says-sentence-is-unconstitutional.htmlhttps://www.lowellsun.com/2017/03/22/convicted-triple-murderer-daniel-laplante-apologizes-in-bid-for-reduced-sentence/https://www.lowellsun.com/2007/12/01/judge-i-could-pull-the-switch/https://www.wbur.org/news/2019/03/05/daniel-laplante-parole-sjchttp://masscases.com/cases/sjc/416/416mass433.htmlhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplantehttps://weirdtruecrime.com/2022/08/24/the-life-and-crimes-of-daniel-laplante/https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/416/416mass433.htmlhttps://weirdtruecrime.com/2022/08/24/the-life-and-crimes-of-daniel-laplante/
Episode 68: Grant Amato and the Sex Cam GirlGrant Amato was at a particularly low point in his life, and found himself seeking comfort in the (hypothetical) arms of a sex cam model. Grant would stop at nothing to stay in contact with this model, who lived thousands of miles a way. Greedy Grant plunged his family into financial ruin to maintain his connection, and in the end, it cost his family more than just their money. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:Surviving brother of man accused of killing parents, brother testifies in court – WFTVThe Disturbing Case of Grant Amato - YouTubeGrant Amato - WikipediaIncidentReport (spectrumlocalnews.com)Killer Cases S2E2: Murder and the Sex Cam ModelGrant Amato hopes millionaire will free him after family slaying (nypost.com)https://www.theledger.com/story/news/crime/2019/08/13/grant-amato-gets-life-for-killing-parents-brother-over-bulgarian-webcam-model/4411093007/https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/01/29/he-spent-bulgarian-cam-girl-police-say-obsession-led-massacre/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ne-seminole-triple-homicide-grant-amato-arrest-0128-story.html
Episode 67: The Murder of Kristin SmartIn this episode, Abby covers the (until recently, unsolved) murder of Kristin Smart. Kristin was a beautiful, outgoing student attending college in California. Kristin went out to party to ring in the end of the semester, but never returned home. So many aspects of the investigation into her disappearance were botched that it wasn’t until 2022 that there was some resolve. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources
Episode 66: The Murder of Helle Crafts: The Woodchipper MurderIn this episode, Allie covers the murder of Helle Crafts. Helle was a beautiful woman with a seemingly picture-perfect life: a successful career as a flight attendant, a successful airline pilot husband, and beautiful young children. As with many things that look great from the outside, Helle’s life wasn’t what it seemed, and it all came to a crashing, horrific halt at the end of 1986.Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:The Murder of Helle Crafts – Stories of the UnsolvedCrimes of the Centuries: Notorious Crimes, Criminals, and Criminal Trials in ... - Google BooksErased: Missing Women, Murdered Wives - Marilee Strong, Mark Powelson - Google BooksRichard Crafts Who Fed Helle Crafts Into Wood Chipper Freed | Crime News (oxygen.com)Forensic Files S1E1 Forensic Files - Season 1, Episode 1 - The Disappearance of Helle Crafts - Full Episode - YouTube
Episode 65: The Bowling Alley MassacreIn this episode, Abby covers the 1990 Bowling Alley Massacre in New Mexico. We discuss the day of the shooting, and the aftermath for the survivors. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Cruces_bowling_alley_massacre https://weatherspark.com/h/d/3287/1990/2/10/Historical-Weather-on-Saturday-February-10-1990-in-Las-Cruces-New-Mexico-United-States#Figures-Temperature https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/crime/2022/02/10/las-cruces-bowling-alley-massacre-reward-increased-32nd-anniversary/6704122001/ https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-who-pulled-trigger-in-bowling-alley-massacre https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/05/us/bowling-alley-massacre-anniversary/index.html https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/las-cruces/2018/06/29/former-10-pin-alley-owner-says-he-wants-save-bowling-center/747131002/ https://cbs4local.com/news/local/police-still-believe-las-cruces-bowling-alley-massacre-can-be-solved
Episode 64: Danny Rolling: the Gainesville Ripper (Part 2)In the second and final installment of our Gainesville Ripper series, we discuss Danny Rolling’s final 5 murders. Allie discusses the ways in which he kills his victims, and more disturbingly what he does afterward. Finally, we discuss his capture and the aftermath. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podDon’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | RedbubbleDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!
Episode 63: Danny Rolling: the Gainesville Ripper In part 1 of our 2 part series, Allie discusses Danny Rolling, the Gainesville Ripper. We dive into his early life, and discuss how and why the line between pain and pleasure was blurred for him. We talk about his upbringing, family, and lastly, his first few murders. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubble Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: A Monster Of All Time: The True Story of Danny Rolling, The Gainesville Ripper by J.T. Hunter The Last Podcast on the Left, Danny Rolling (Parts 1&2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Episode 62: POS Keith Raniere (NXIVM Part 4) Hello and welcome to the fourth and final installment of our NXIVM series. This conclusion episode includes the final horrific acts of the cult, and the sub-cults within, and the downfall of Keith Raniere. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubble Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! NXIVM Series Sources
Episode 61: POS Keith Raniere (NXIVM Part 3) In part 3 of our NXIVM series, we go even deeper into the depravity of the cult, and dive into the secret sub-cult DOS. Abby discusses several young women and their stories, which includes grooming, isolation, imprisonment, assault and more. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Don’t forget to check out our RedBubble!: atftcpod Shop | Redbubble Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! NXIVM Series Sources