
Survivor Erica's Story
The timing of this interview could not have been more Divine! This week Judge Megan spoke at our annual Child Abuse and Prevention charity ball about domestic violence and what generational abuse is and how it leads to familial issues. Erica is a survivor of domestic violence and shares with us her powerful story of not only her mother's suspicious death, but how she recognizes now what lead her to engage in and stay in her own violent relationship before leaving thankfully with her life. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Interview completed with Erica February, 2025.
23 Feb 1h 55min

The Murder of Jay Lee
Jimmy "Jay" Lee was a beautiful 20-year-old soul that had just graduated from college where he majored in social work and had plans to help change the world. That all ended when his life was taken in what prosecutors believe was an effort to cover up a secret relationship. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community Jay was a brilliant light that shone down on the world- showing there is no reason for judgment or hate simply because of differences. His life was taken too soon over imagined fears brought on by social and religious programming. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2025/02/05/after-2-1-2-years-jimmy-jay-lees-remains-have-been-found/ Family wants justice after Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee’s remains found Mistrial declared in case of missing gay Ole Miss student Jimmie Lee Jimmie''Jay" Lee's family one step closer to closure after discovery of remains Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student | AP News After 2 1/2 years, Jimmy Jay Lee's remains have been found - The Oxford Eagle | The Oxford Eagle An Ole Miss student exchanged messages with the man now on trial in his killing, police say | AP News https://linktr.ee/justiceforjaylee
16 Feb 1h 2min

The Ghost of Desmond Arthur
Experienced pilot Leftenant Desmond Arthur left this earthly plain during a training flight that went wrong, and he was ejected from the aircraft and plummeted to his death. A government inquiry into the crash resulted in Desmond being placed at blame for the crash. This did not settle with the pilot's spirit or friends who knew him. In what was called a government "whitewash" (cover up) take a listen to how Desmond came back and haunted the training airbase until his name was cleared of wrongdoing once and for all. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Cecil Grace - Wikipedia 6 Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Murders | Cracked.com Ghostly wartime aviator still haunting Montrose Desmond Arthur - Wikipedia
2 Feb 1h 1min

The Murder of Nana and Pop Pop
Christopher Pittman was only 12 years old when he was prescribed anti-depressants and murdering the two people he loved most in the world, Joe and Joy Pittman or as he would call them. Nana and Pop Pop. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell South Carolina’s youngest killer remains in prison | Rock Hill Herald (heraldonline.com) http://www.christopherpittman.org/ 48 hours episode: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=christopher+pittman&view=detail&mid=FA2FE8819690A54690ACFA2FE8819690A54690AC&FORM=VIRE
26 Jan 1h 10min

289: The Butterfield Murders
Tony and Kathrine Butterfield were a hardworking American couple living in West Jordan Utah dedicated to their faith and family. They had three small children, a landscaping business and were very active in their community. That all changed because of the decision of one man during the early morning hours of April 18, 2020. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Tony Butterfield Obituary (2020) - Salt Lake City, UT - Deseret News Victims of double-killing in West Jordan, who left behind 3 young kids, identified Wife says husband wanted to work for Utah couple he’s accused of killing – Deseret News Albert Johnson Wanted To Work For Killed Butterfield Family, Docs Say | Crime News Utah Couple Killed While Kids Slept, Motive Was Allegedly Money Man sentenced to life in prison for killing West Jordan couple Utah man gets life without parole for murdering West Jordan couple – Deseret News Police arrest wife of homicide suspect, say killings of West Jordan couple weren’t random – Deseret News Charges: After robbing couple, man returned for keys and murdered them – Deseret News Tony & Katherine Butterfield: Utah Couple Murdered Tony And Katherine Butterfield Killed During West Jordan Home Invasion | Crime News Killer Albert Johnson confesses to murdering Tony, Katherine Butterfield
12 Jan 40min

288: The Corpse Bride
Karl Tanzler was frequently visited by the spirit of an ancestor that told him his soul mate would be a dark haired, exotic beauty. What the ancestor must have left out was that Karl would not meet this woman until later in life when he was working as a radiology technician and she was dying from TB. This is a disturbing story of the lengths one man goes to keep his supposed soulmate with him for the rest of his physical life. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Carl Tanzler - Wikipedia The Corpse Bride: the true story. Carl Tanzler and Maria Elena Milagro De… | by Tansy Bradshaw | Medium The Real Corpse Bride - Carl Tanzler's Horrifying Obsession - History Collection
5 Jan 1h 3min

287: The Survival Story of Stacey Lannert
Stacey Lannert was found guilty of murder of her father at 18 and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. A sentence she would serve for two decades until someone listened to her side of the story. Stacey had endured a childhood of physical, mental and sexual abuse by her father and only ever wanted to protect her younger sister from the same fate. Take a listen to this powerful story of a sisters love, protection and resilience. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Redemption: A Story of Sisterhood, Survival, and Finding Freedom Behind Bars. By Stacey Lannert and Kristen Kemp. Unspeakable Crimes: The Stacey Lannert Story
22 Dec 20241h 8min