EP135: MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING

Two days before her graduation from high school, 17-year-old Shari Smith was kidnapped from her mailbox. The kidnapper called her family on eight different occasions taunting them and even threatened that Shari's 21-year-old sister, Dawn, would suffer the same fate. Eventually, the perpetrator's phone calls stopped, but his crimes didn't. Two weeks after Shari's disappearance, he called the Smith family again and provided them with the directions to where the body of his newest victim could be found.Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSources: The Rose of Shari Smith by Hilda SmithMurder in the Midlands by Rita Y. Shuler

1 Kesä 202049min

On June 27, 1995 a local newscaster from Mason City, Iowa was running late for her 3am call time at her station.  Jodi Husentruit, who had overslept, hurriedly ran out the door of her apartment, got to her car to go to work, and was abducted, never to be seen again. It was about 4:30 am and there were no actual eyewitnesses.  Police would arrive to the scene by 7:30 am to find her belongings strewn around her vehicle but there were minimal clues to go on.  Nearly 25 years later, Jodi’s abduction is still unsolved.  Join us to hear about the case and possible suspects…what do YOU think happened to Jodi?Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSOURCES: "Dead Air" by Beth Bednar

25 Touko 202052min

In 2004, a 22-year-old named Erin went to check on her grandmother's winter home in Deltona, Florida, like she often would, just to make sure everything was fine with it.  On July 31st, she discovered she found items at her grandma's house, such as an Xbox, men's clothing, and mail with the name Troy Victorino on it.  She called the police and they told her since the property was at her grandmother's home illegally, Erin could do with it as she wished.  This set off a chain of events that culminated into a crime so brutal that two of the four perpetrators were given death sentences.  This is the story of the inhumane slaughter of six young adults.Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrime

18 Touko 202052min

In October of 1986, 17-year-old Alicia from Terra Haute, Indiana, walked two blocks to the gas station to get some pop for her family, but she never returned. Months later, another girl from Alicia's neighborhood disappeared.  An informant and an anonymous tipster provided leads to the police which led to a shocking discovery...Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSources: Court Record

4 Touko 202048min

In 1973, five teenagers decided to spend their Saturday night listening to the guitar by the campfire at Gitchie Manitou State Park.  Five of them entered the park, but only one left alive.  This story is truly what nightmares are made of...Listen to The Gitchie Girl.Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSources:  Gitchie Girl by Phil and Sandy HammanGitchie Girl Uncovered by Phil and Sandy Hamman

20 Huhti 20201h

In 1977, young girls in the suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia were going missing. It wouldn’t be until two years later where the truth of what happened to them would come to light.  Police were told to talk to James Miller—that James had quite the story to tell.  James ended up telling police about the rape, murder and disposal of six young women, some of them just teenagers, at the hands of his friend Christopher Worrell. James, who was in love with Chris (although Chris did not reciprocate the affection) and helped Chris pick up these girls, despite knowing they were in grave danger. Chris was eventually credited with the deaths of seven women, even though he is probably responsible for many, many more—listen now to hear about one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers.Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: "The Truro Murders" by Ryan GreenMurderpedia: Christopher WorrellMurderpedia: James Miller

13 Huhti 202055min

Gerard Schaefer, a former Florida police officer, is one of the world's most vile and prolific serial killers.  For 10 years he tortured, mutilated, and murdered women on three different continents.  He took pleasure in the mental anguish even more than the physical pain he inflicted on his victims and preferred to kill two women at one time for "double the pleasure."   In order to ensure he didn't get caught, he studied the behavior of other serial killers.  However, in 1972, two women managed to escape when Gerard left them tied to the mangrove trees with nooses around their necks while he went to work.  He was arrested by his own co-workers at the police station he worked at.  While in prison, he mingled with the likes of Ted Bundy and Otis O' Toole, later stating that Ted Bundy sought advice from him. Gerard Schaefer is proof that monsters can disguise themselves as normal human beings.Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSources:  Killer Cop by Ryan GreenKiller Fiction by Sondra LondonThe Hangman's Noose

30 Maalis 20201h 3min

Carmine Lapello was a taxi cab driver during the Canadian prohibition on alcohol. He was arrested twice for using his cab to deliver alcohol to the bootleggers. In 1917, he was viciously murdered and humiliated in death by having his pants pulled down leaving him exposed on the road beside his cab. The last people to catch a ride from Carmine was a shady couple that insisted that Carmine drive them to a seedy part of town. Was Carmine murdered in a fit of jealous rage, or did his dealings with the bootleggers and the Italian Mafia cause his downfall? Find out who Carmine's great-nephew believes is responsible for his killing and why, as we try to piece together the puzzle of one of Canada's oldest unsolved murders.Looking for our missing episodes? They are available free on our website www.tntcrimes.comGet Exclusive Members Only, Ad-Free episodes at www.tntcrimes.com or www.patreon.com/tntcrimesIG & Facebook: @hardcoretruecrimeSources: Murder lost to time by Joe

16 Maalis 202051min