Wilma June Nissen

In 1995, 29-year-old Mary Ann Holmes was murdered in her rented Thatcher, Arizona home. It was a very brutal murder that police believe was carried out in front of Mary's two young children. During their investigation, the police investigated a number of potential suspects, but one, in particular, is believed by many to be the killer. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious unsolved murder of Mary Ann Holmes. Her ex-husband was looked at as was the son of her landlord. In the beginning, he was very suspicious because he had knowledge of the fact that her back door wouldn't lock and this is how the police believe the killer gained entry. But, it's a man named Phillip Turley that many people believe is the most likely culprit. Will the authorities be able to put together enough evidence to charge him with the crime? You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Marras 202147min

Larry Sarvey, the general manager of the Atchison Daily Globe newspaper was murdered in 1989. Larry was shot in the head twice with a 12-gauge shotgun inside his Kansas home. But, police had very little to go on besides some screens on the home that had been cut in an apparent effort to gain entry. There was no sign of a struggle inside the house. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious murder of Larry Sarvey. Larry's love interest Sandi was the person who found Larry inside his home just on the other side of the front door. What emerged was a love triangle/square of sorts. Sandi was pregnant with Larry's child, and Sandi's ex-husband Lloyd was eventually linked to Larry's ex-wife. It didn't take police long to arrest Lloyd Heaver for the murder of Larry Sarvey. At Lloyd's trial, a possible hitman emerged but it wasn't Lloyd. The jury had their hands full trying to figure out who murdered Larry Sarvey. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Marras 202149min

In 2014, the Broaddus family encountered a nightmare after buying what they thought was their dream home in Westfield New Jersey. It was a home that they never even moved into. Shortly after buying the home, a mysterious letter appeared in the mailbox. Its tone was extremely ominous and it was signed by someone calling themselves The Watcher. Join Mike and Morf for their Halloween episode where they discuss the spooky case of The Westfield Watcher. More letters followed and the terror grew with each letter. The family decided not to move in after a few of the letters mentioned their children in a threatening way. There are many theories on who The Watcher could be but so far that person has yet to be identified. Netflix bought the rights to the story and is set to make something on it soon. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Loka 202152min

25-year-old Joan Webster vanished in 1981 in Massachusetts and was later found murdered. She was headed back to Harvard following the Thanksgiving break but never made it to her dorm. She was last seen outside of the airport trying to catch a cab in the company of a mysterious bearded man. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and murder of Joan Webster. There are many twists and bizarre clues in Joan's case. It received quite a bit of coverage but has never been solved. Over the years many theories have been proposed involving CIA connections, conspiracy theories, and even a connection to the Zodiac killer. Joan's sister-in-law Eve Carson joined us for this episode to help shed light on the case. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Loka 20211h 10min

Marc O'Leary was a serial rapist who committed his crimes in multiple states. His very specific M.O. included taking digital pictures of his victims which ultimately led to his downfall. It took some good police work and DNA to finally capture him. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the crimes committed by O'leary. But, this episode is about much more than just him. It's about his victims and one in particular named Marie who reported her assault in Washington. But, the police didn't believe her and said that her story didn't line up with the evidence. Feeling immense pressure, this woman recanted her story. Ultimately it was discovered that she was an early victim of Marc O'leary and that if police had taken her seriously they may have been able to stop a large number of sexual assaults from occurring. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Loka 20211h

In September 2015, Asha Kreimer disappeared in California. Her boyfriend, friends, and family had been worried about her in the days and weeks leading up to her disappearance. They said that Asha was acting strangely. She was definitely not herself. She was withdrawn and her behavior was described as strange and bizarre. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of 26-year-old Asha Kreimer. Asha's strange behavior reportedly included statements that she had killed a neighbor but this neighbor was definitely alive. Asha was involuntarily committed before she disappeared but it appears that little was done for her. The mysteries, theories, and questions abound in Asha's case. What was she acting so strangely in the days before she disappeared? Was she suffering from some type of mental illness? And, did she voluntarily runoff, or was she taken against her will? You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Loka 202155min

Before he was known as the "Golden State Killer", Joseph DeAngelo terrorized people all over the state of California. It was in Orange County that he was known as the Night Stalker. But while Joseph DeAngelo’s reign of terror was winding down in the mid-1980’s, another killer in the Los Angeles area was just getting started. He too would be given the name ‘The Night Stalker.’ Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the frightening and bizarre crimes of serial killer Richard Ramirez. The details of the crimes committed by Ramirez are brutal. Descriptions provided by survivors were eery right down to their description of his rotting teeth and horrible breath. It took some incredible police work to identify Ramirez and an angry mob to bring him down. Once images hit the newspapers and television, it was evident that Ramirez looked the part of a serial killer and he made sure to play that image to the hilt. But what drove Ramirez to kill? Events that unfolded during his younger years may have played a pivotal role in his murderous desires. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Loka 202159min

The death of Gabby Petito has captured the attention of the world. She disappeared while on a trip with her fiance/boyfriend Brian Laundrie. They were traveling the country in a van and documenting their travels for a YouTube channel. But, when Brian returned to Florida without Gabby, the mystery of what happened to Gabby Petito began to unfold. When Gabby's was found the case really began to heat up and has dominated the news cycle for some time now. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the death of Gabby Petito. So many people are following this case closely and new details are continuing to emerge. Brian's silence about the situation has caused many to question what role he played in Gabby's death or at the very least what he knows. Then, when Brian vanished, the speculation about him really ramped up. There are many questions in this case. Where is Brian Laundrie and what really happened to Gabby Petito? You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Syys 202155min