Joseph Colombo /// Part 1 /// 72

Killing was Purposeful  /// Part 2 ///  842Part 2 of 4  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comStarting in the 80s and then continuing for two decades, Toledo and northwest Ohio was experiencing an increase in violent crimes. Horrifically, abduction, murder, and rape were on the rise. Some of these cases remain open to this very day. Murder was difficult to investigate. Some cases were traditional homicides - person kills someone they know for reasons specific to their relationship. Others were more random. There were cases that were closed out with someone being held accountable for their actions and then there are cases that have fallen by the wayside. These cases have gone cold. But as we look back we must consider the possibility that one or more serial offenders operated in this area and went undetected. This week we take a look at the still unsolved homicide case of Lori Ann Hill. Beer of the Week - Lawn Mower Yard Lager by Churchill BrewingGarage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Go to Crime Con 2025 in Denver, September 5 -7. Save on tickets by using our PROMO code - TCG More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.  Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page.  Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don’t litter!

14 Touko 1h 4min

Killing was Purposeful  /// Part 1 ///  841Part 1 of 4  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comStarting in the 80s and then continuing for two decades, Toledo and northwest Ohio was experiencing an increase in violent crimes. Horrifically, abduction, murder, and rape were on the rise. Some of these cases remain open to this very day. Murder was difficult to investigate. Some cases were traditional homicides - person kills someone they know for reasons specific to their relationship. Others were more random. There were cases that were closed out with someone being held accountable for their actions and then there are cases that have fallen by the wayside. These cases have gone cold. But as we look back we must consider the possibility that one or more serial offenders operated in this area and went undetected. This week we take a look at the still unsolved homicide case of Lori Ann Hill. Beer of the Week - Lawn Mower Yard Lager by Churchill BrewingGarage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 Go to Crime Con 2025 in Denver, September 5 -7. Save on tickets by using our PROMO code - TCG More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.  Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page.  Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don’t litter!

14 Touko 59min

Killing for Chaos /// Part 2 /// 840 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comFebruary 28, 2025 - a simple welfare check was requested by multiple persons at a residence in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Deputies were sent to the home to check on a family of three.  No one answered the door.  Soon the officers would have to force their way into the home.  What they discovered there quickly made a simple check a very complex homicide investigation.  The Waukesha Sheriff’s Office filed and executed multiple search warrants, and shortly after a nationwide manhunt was underway.  Nikita Casap, killed his parents and that was just the start of it.  Beer of the Week - Wonago West, west coast IPA by Steel Tank Brewing Co. Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.  Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page.  Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don’t litter!

7 Touko 53min

Killing for Chaos /// Part 1 /// 839 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comFebruary 28, 2025 - a simple welfare check was requested by multiple persons at a residence in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  Deputies were sent to the home to check on a family of three.  No one answered the door.  Soon the officers would have to force their way into the home.  What they discovered there quickly made a simple check a very complex homicide investigation.  The Waukesha Sheriff’s Office filed and executed multiple search warrants, and shortly after a nationwide manhunt was underway.  Nikita Casap, killed his parents and that was just the start of it.  Beer of the Week - Wonago West, west coast IPA by Steel Tank Brewing Co. Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.  Plus get True Crime Garage Pod art that you can post on your socials on our Media page.  Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don’t litter!

6 Touko 48min

Missing Interviews True Crime Garage /// Part 2Part 2 of 2Nic and the Captain sit down to talk True Crime with Tim and Lance from the podcast Missing. www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

5 Touko 1h 5min

Missing Interviews True Crime Garage /// Part 1Part 1 of 2Nic and the Captain sit down to talk True Crime with Tim and Lance from the podcast Missing. www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

5 Touko 1h 1min

BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 4 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four people inside the home. Later that same year he would attack and kill again before vanishing into hibernation. After many requests we have decided to take an in depth look into the dark, disturbing life and mind of Dennis Rader. Driven by what he called Factor X, Dennis was better known as the BTK. Beer of the Week - Demon Dweller by Green Man BreweryGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5   Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

30 Huhti 50min

BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 3 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 3 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four people inside the home. Later that same year he would attack and kill again before vanishing into hibernation. After many requests we have decided to take an in depth look into the dark, disturbing life and mind of Dennis Rader. Driven by what he called Factor X, Dennis was better known as the BTK. Beer of the Week - Demon Dweller by Green Man BreweryGarage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5   Beer Fund: https://truecrimegarage.com/home

30 Huhti 53min