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Coworkers & Crime

Coworkers & Crime

por Rachel and Krystal

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Unsolved Bank Robberies

Two cities. Two robberies. Zero answers. In this episode, Rachel and Krystal dig into two bank heists that should’ve been headline news — but instead disappeared into silence. St. Louis, 1930: Police guards are mysteriously pulled from a bank… hours before it’s robbed. Chicago, mid‑century: A professional crew hits a major bank so cleanly the case barely makes the papers. Both robberies show the same pattern: Inside knowledge. Organized‑crime shadows. Investigations that stalled before they began.

Unsolved: The Man Who Erased Himself

A man arrives in Sligo, Ireland with two bags and no identification. Over three days, he walks the town with purpose — disposing of items, avoiding cameras, and preparing for a death no one would witness. When his body is found on Rosses Point beach, investigators discover he was terminally ill… but nothing else. No name. No past. No country. No family. And no trace of who he really was. This episode examines the final movements of the man who called himself Peter Bergmann, using verified reporting from RTÉ, Irish Times, Garda statements, and the Sligo Coroner’s Court. It’s one of Europe’s most haunting identity mysteries — a man who erased himself with precision, leaving behind only questions. Sources referenced in this episode: RTÉ documentary The Last Days of Peter Bergmann: Irish Times coverage: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/garda-renew-appeal-to-identify-man-found-dead-in-sligo-1.1427784 (irishtimes.com in Bing) Meath Chronicle reporting: https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2013/06/18/gardai-renew-appeal-to-identify-man-found-dead-in-sligo/ (meathchronicle.ie in Bing) Irish Independent coverage: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-renew-appeal-to-identify-man-found-dead-in-sligo/ (independent.ie in Bing)

The Disappearance of Joseph “Joe” Daniels (Cherokee Nation, 1996)

A warm Oklahoma night. A short walk home. And a man who vanished without a trace. In 1996, Joseph “Joe” Daniels — Cherokee Nation, mid‑20s — stepped off a relative’s porch and into the dark. He was never seen again. No search. No headlines. No investigation that ever truly began. Nearly thirty years later, his story still lives mostly in memory — not in the systems meant to protect the missing. Tonight, we revisit the disappearance of Joe Daniels, the silence that followed, and the community that refused to forget him.

The Unsolved Case of Judy Smith

A nurse disappears in broad daylight in Philadelphia. Five months later, her remains are found 600 miles away on a remote North Carolina mountainside — dressed in clothes she never owned, carrying items she never bought. No timeline makes sense. No theory fits cleanly. And nearly 30 years later, investigators still can’t answer the most basic question: How did Judy Smith get from a crowded city to a secluded forest — and who killed her? In this episode, we break down Judy’s final known movements, the baffling Asheville sightings, the forensic contradictions, and the theories investigators still can’t rule out.

Breakthrough: The First Cases Solved with Cat DNA

In this episode, Rachel and Krystal explore two groundbreaking cases where cat DNA helped solve homicides — one in England, one in Canada. From a torso found on a British beach to a leather jacket buried near a shallow grave, these cases reshaped forensic science and expanded the definition of trace evidence. Featuring the first use of cat DNA in a UK homicide trial and the first animal‑DNA conviction in North America. Key Topics: The Body on the Beach (Southsea, England, 2012) The Snowball Case (Prince Edward Island, 1994–1996) Animal DNA in forensic science Trace evidence and pet hair transfer How new forensic techniques enter the courtroom

The Unsolved Disappearance of Phoenix Coldon

On December 18, 2011, 23‑year‑old Phoenix Lucille Coldon left her family’s home in Spanish Lake, Missouri, got into her mother’s black Chevy Blazer, and drove away without explanation. Two hours later, the SUV was found abandoned in East St. Louis — engine running, driver’s door open, personal belongings inside. Her parents wouldn’t learn about the vehicle for two weeks. In this episode, we explore Phoenix’s life, the timeline of her disappearance, investigative gaps, systemic issues affecting missing Black women, and the unanswered questions that still haunt this case more than a decade later. We approach Phoenix’s story with care, grounding every detail in credible reporting and centering the humanity of a young woman whose life was far more complex than the headlines suggested. What We Cover Phoenix’s upbringing, talents, and the pressures she navigated The final day she was seen The abandoned SUV and the two‑week communication gap Conflicting timelines and investigative challenges Media coverage and the “secret life” narrative Systemic disparities in missing‑person responses Theories explored by investigators and journalists Where the case stands today Thought‑provoking questions about justice, identity, and systemic reform If You Have Information St. Louis County Police Department: 314‑231‑1212 CrimeStoppers: 866‑371‑TIPS

Unsolved: Brianna Maitland

Seventeen‑year‑old Brianna Maitland vanished on March 19, 2004, after leaving her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont. Hours later, her car was found backed into an abandoned farmhouse known as the Dutchburn House — driver’s door unlocked, turn signal still blinking, personal items scattered on the ground. But Brianna was gone. In this episode, we break down the timeline, the contradictions, the investigative leads, and the unanswered questions that have shaped this case for more than twenty years. No sensationalism. No speculation. Just the facts, the context, and the gaps that still matter. What We Cover Brianna’s final day and last confirmed movements The Dutchburn House scene and why it still raises questions Investigative leads, searches, and publicly acknowledged theories Timeline contradictions and what they mean The impact of early assumptions and delayed connections Thought‑provoking questions that remain unanswered Key Questions We Explore Why was Brianna’s car backed into the Dutchburn House? What happened in the minutes between leaving work and the crash site? Why wasn’t the car linked to her disappearance for nearly a week? What evidence was lost during that delay? Who was on that road that night — and why? If You Have Information Contact the Vermont State Police: https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit 📚 REFERENCES (REPUTABLE SOURCES WITH LINKS) These are the sources used to ground the episode’s factual content: Vermont State Police – Official Case Page https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/maitland (vsp.vermont.gov in Bing) FBI Missing Persons – Brianna Maitland https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/brianna-maitland (fbi.gov in Bing) The Charley Project – Brianna Maitland https://charleyproject.org/case/brianna-alexis-maitland

The Case of Mikelle Biggs

On January 2nd, 1999, 11‑year‑old Mikelle Biggs walked outside with her little sister to wait for the ice cream truck. Minutes later, she was gone. Her purple bike lay on its side. The front wheel was still spinning. Two quarters were on the pavement. And no one saw what happened. This episode examines one of Arizona’s most haunting cold cases — a disappearance that unfolded in under two minutes, before AMBER Alerts existed in the state, and before modern child‑abduction protocols were in place. We explore the timeline, the investigation, the long‑standing person of interest, the myths that have grown around the case, and the family who has spent 25 years searching for answers. If you have information about the disappearance of Mikelle Biggs, contact the Mesa Police Department. Content Notes: Missing child, abduction, discussion of sexual violence (non‑graphic), long‑term unresolved cases. Credits: Hosted by Rachel & Krystal Written and produced by Co‑workers & Crime Research from publicly available law enforcement statements and reputable reporting

Return to the Highway of Tears

Before the world knew the phrase Highway of Tears, families in northern British Columbia were already losing daughters, sisters, and mothers — and fighting to be heard. In this episode, we revisit the earliest known cases connected to Highway 16: Gloria Moody (1969), Helen Claire Frost (1970), and Tracey Clifton (1970s). Their stories reveal the roots of a crisis decades in the making. This episode explores investigative gaps, transportation inequality, and missing documentation — and honors the women whose stories shaped the foundation of this crisis.

The History of: 911

In this episode, Rachel and Krystal trace the surprising, often chaotic history of America’s 911 system — from the days when emergencies meant dialing local fire stations, to the first 911 call in a small Alabama town, to the tragedies that exposed the need for a universal number. We explore the cases that pushed the nation toward reform, including the murder of Kitty Genovese, the Texas Tower shooting, the 1960s urban riots, and the nationwide fire‑death crisis. We also break down how rotary phones, push‑button dialing, and eventually cell phones shaped the system we rely on today. Finally, we look at the modern challenges facing 911 — outages, staffing shortages, uneven funding — and what the future may hold with Next‑Generation 911. Historical & Government Sources FCC: 911 History & Policy https://www.fcc.gov/general/9-1-1-and-e9-1-1-services (fcc.gov in Bing) National Emergency Number Association (NENA): 911 Facts & Statistics https://www.nena.org/page/911Statistics (nena.org in Bing) Library of Congress: Early Telephone History https://www.loc.gov/collections/telephone/ (loc.gov in Bing) National Academy of Sciences (1966): Accidental Death and Disability https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222653/ (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov in Bing)

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