Episode 120: The Toolbox Killers (Part 1) In part one of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we discuss the childhoods and early adult years of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris. The pair were a serial rapist/killer duo who planned and documented their attacks. In this episode, we discuss the pair’s first two confirmed murders. (TW/CW: assault, SA, child abuse, violence, animal cruelty) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 119: The Remarkable Survival of Jayme Closs The evening of October 17, 2018 began as any other had in the Closs home. James, his wife Denise, and their 13-year-old daughter Jayme went to sleep, but awoke just after midnight to a strange noise outside. What happened next left two people dead, young Jayme missing, and a whole community invested in the search for answers. Though tragedy struck the Closs family, their resilience and strength propelled them forward in remarkable ways. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Episode 118: Reena Virk: the Girl Under the Bridge 14 year old Reena Virk had been ostracized from her classmates and was the victim of severe bullying. On one particular night in November 1997, an especially heinous and vicious attack was carried out against her by other teens. This attack resulted in Reena’s death, the prosecution of 8 teenagers, and significant media attention regarding girl violence in 1990s Canada. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast - the Murder of Reena Virk Racism, “Girl Violence”, and The Murder of Reena Virk by Sheila Batacharya Hulu Series: Under the Bridge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.
Episode 117: The Baffling Case of Cindy James From 1982 to 1989, Cindy James was harassed and tormented by a seemingly invisible assailant who evaded capture. Throughout her torment, her mental and physical health suffered greatly. It is highly debated whether Cindy was truly being attacked, or perhaps it was her all along. Was her assailant her ex husband, an unknown stalker, a friend, was it her? Mental health crisis line: Dial 9-8-8 (US only) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. DSM V, American Psychiatric Association True Crime recaps Youtube Casefiles Episode 164
Episode: 116: The Murder of Andrea Cincotta In August of 1998, 52-year-old Andrea Cincotta was found strangled in her home. With little evidence and few leads, the case went cold, and it stayed cold for decades. Fast forward more than 20 years later and not one, but two men were on trial for Andrea’s murder. Who killed her, why they did it, and what really happened the day she died were questions that Andrea’s only son Kevin fought years to find the answers to. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: Dateline NBD Behind the Closet Door (published 6/27/2023; accessed 3/6/2024) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Episode 115: Accidental Attempted Assassin: Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco grew up in different states, had different interests, and never could have imagined how their paths would cross. Olga had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and Pearl had recently moved to the big city with hopes of making it on her own. Their paths intersected when Pearl met a private investigator who was investigating a slew of jewel thefts and needed her help, and Olga was his main suspect. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Episode 114: The Tragic Murder of Grace Millane In 2018, Grace Millane took herself on a celebratory vacation after having graduated from college with a degree in marketing and advertising. She decided to take a gap year between graduation and joining the workforce, and traveled to Auckland, New Zealand. There, she met a guy on tinder that she really seemed to hit it off with. Though CCTV footage captures her elevator ride up to his hotel room, no such footage shows her leaving. This case is one of callous murder, excellent investigative work, and one family’s love and dedication to their daughter that they played a vital role in capturing her killer. Links to Sources Mentioned: Love Grace Rough Sex Defense Petition Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 113: The Tragic Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum When LeeAnn Mangrum and her husband Terry divorced, it was an amicable split and they shared custody of their two children, Terry Jr. and Alicia. Terry married a woman named Kimberly, who hated LeeAnn, and influenced those around her to feel the same. On Sunday, September 8, 2002 LeeAnn’s Jeep was found submerged in water, and her body was found floating next to it. Was Kimberly the murderer, did she have help? Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Episode 112: The Murder of Iana Kasian Listener request! In this episode, Abby covers the murder of Ukrainian-immigrant Iana Kassian, who worked so hard for an opportunity for a better life. Iana was a beautiful, kind, successful woman who moved to California in the interest of practicing law. One day, she met a rich man named Blake Leibel, and her whole life changed. Resources: (US only) Mental health crisis line: Dial 988 National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 111: John Brennan Crutchley: the Vampire Rapist In this episode, Allie brings us another bizarre and gruesome case. John Brennan Crutchley was a hard working engineer working in tech, whose high security clearance made him an excellent candidate for many positions. By day, he was your average guy, but by night he was something out of a horror movie. He wasn’t just a monster, he was a self-proclaimed vampire. Sources: Fascinating And Disturbing Facts About The Vampire Rapist, John Brennan Crutchley (ranker.com) https://youtu.be/ARPdMpS_n7U ‘VAMPIRE RAPIST’ NOT A SUICIDE – Orlando Sentinel John Crutchley | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Florida's 'Vampire Rapist' Investigated in '78 Fairfax Killing - The Washington Post How Much Blood Can You Lose Before You Pass Out, Shock, Death, More (healthline.com) Bleeding to Death: Am I at Risk, and How Can I Stop It? (healthline.com) FLA. RAPIST INTERESTS LOCAL INVESTIGATORS (vt.edu) Deputies Hope Skull Will Link 'Vampire Rapist' Crimes - YouTube