Crime Will Tell
61 - Linda Cooney
60 - Roy Jaggers
59 - Kissel Brothers
58 - Dylan Redwine
57 - Bath School Bombing
56 - Sakia Gunn
55 - Shad Thyrion
54 - Warren Barnes
53 - Grant Hardin
by Crime Will Tell
When Linda Cooney shot and killed her ex-husband James in 1992, she claimed it was self-defense—and walked free. But two decades later, Linda made headlines again when her youngest son, Kevin—the same son who once testified to save her—was found shot and paralyzed in their Las Vegas home. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we work through the details, known and speculated, of what happened behind closed doors.
After being accused of a horrific crime, Roy Jaggers was brutally tortured and killed in the desert near Las Vegas, Nevada. This case is about what horrors can happen when people jump to conclusions and take justice into their own hands.
Two brothers. Two murders. No relation. Dive into the (isn’t it…) ironic and sad saga of the Kissel brothers — Wall Street royalty turned true crime tragedy. This week on Crime Will Tell, we examine the rise and fall of two brothers who met the same fate for very different reasons. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
In November of 2012, 13-year-old Dylan Redwine went to visit his father, Mark Redwine, for a court-ordered visit for Thanksgiving. The following day, Dylan went missing and wasn't heard from again. Years would pass before the family would finally get answers about what happened to Dylan. We discuss the events and secrets that potentially led to his disappearance.
Almost 100 years ago, the quiet farming town of Bath, Michigan was shaken to its core. 44 lives were lost, most of them children. One man turned resentment, debt, and obsession into America’s deadliest school massacre. We dig into the Bath Consolidated School disaster.
In 2003, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn, was stabbed to death by a stranger after telling him she was gay and rejecting his sexual advances. The hate crime sparked outrage among the LGBTQIA+ community in Newark, NJ where Sakia was killed. Awareness of her murder also helped to eventually create resources and support for queer people in their city.
In February 2022, Green Bay, Wisconsin was deeply shaken by the brutal murder of Shad Thyrion, killed and dismembered by his girlfriend, Taylor Schabusiness. This episode of Crime Will Tell explores the chilling discovery of Shad’s remains, the toxic relationship behind the crime, the intense legal proceedings that followed, and the impact mental health played. Content warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions and mature themes. For anyone experiencing a crisis or thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you need assistance with mental health or substance use issues, the SAMHSA National Helpline is available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). For immediate emotional support by text, the Crisis Text Line is open—just text HELLO to 741741. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), providing confidential advice and safety planning. Survivors of sexual assault can reach out to RAINN at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Young people facing dating abuse can contact Loveisrespect by calling 1-866-331-9474 or texting LOVEIS to 22522.
When a mother makes a gruesome discovery in her son’s bedroom closet, the horrific murder of a beloved member of Grand Juction, Colorado is uncovered.
Former police chief Grant Hardin was supposed to uphold the law—but instead, he chose to rape, murder, and most recently, become a fugitive of the law. In this episode, we unravel Hardin’s crimes, his escape from an Arkansas prison, and the two-week manhunt that finally brought him down. But most importantly, we honor the victims he left in his wake.
A family of 4 was found murdered in their Romeoville, Illinois home. Investigators uncovered a devious and manipulative catfishing plot that led to their deaths.