Best Samantha and Krystal Podcasts (2025)

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119. The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet Ramsey: Part 2 1:29:27

1+ y ago1:29:27

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Part 2 is out! Settle in and get comfy cozy while Krystal concludes the unsolved murder of Jonbenet Ramsey. In Part 1 we discussed the “kidnapping”, autopsy, and blundering investigation of this case. In this episode we’ll look a little more into the investigation and discuss suspects and theories surrounding the case.…

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118. The Unsolved Murder of JonBenet Ramsey: Part 1 1:29:39

1+ y ago1:29:39

1:29:39

Hey Serialholics! We want to thank y’all for understanding while we took some time for family matters. We’re so excited to be back and to get back to our “normal”. This one is gonna be a long one, so long that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode! Settle in and get comfy while Krystal covers Part 1 of arguably the most well known unsolved murder…

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117. Donna Doll: All The Potato Talk 42:27

2y ago42:27

42:27

This week Samantha covers the unsolved murder of Donna Doll. Donna was a 21 year old college student that suddenly went missing in October of 1970. When she was found over a week later, her autopsy revealed some mind blowing facts that left us with so many questions.

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116. Tyler Hadley: The Tragic Murders of Mary Jo and Blake Hadley 1:05:59

2y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

This week Krystal covers the tragic murders of Mary Jo and Blake Hadley. As parents we have so many fears about our children, from the time they’re newborns until they’re grown, we worry about them and their safety nonstop. The one thing most parents never worry about is their own safety around their children.…

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115. Libby German and Abby Williams: The Delphi Murders 1:05:40

2y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

This week Samantha covers the unsolved/possibly solved case of the Delphi murders. Join us as we discuss the tragic murders of 13 and 14-year-old best friends Abby Williams and Libby German and the various sketchy suspects/possible murderer.

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114. Arthur Shawcross: The Genesee River Killer 47:41

2y ago47:41

47:41

We’re back! Thank y’all for your support and patience and all the good vibes sent our way while we took a break to deal with life things. Now, settle in as Krystal covers Arthur Shawcross aka the Genesee River Killer aka Garbage Human. This guy is the worst-you name it, he did it….or lied about doing it.…

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113. The Watcher: Why Are You So Obsessed With This House? 42:48

2y ago42:48

42:48

We’re back! Thank you all for your patience and the good vibes sent our way while Samantha continues to recover from surgery. Now, settle in as she covers the creepy case of the Watcher. This guy (or possibly gal) terrorized the Broaddus family right after they purchased their new home, sending them unsettling letters and even threatening to kidnap…

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112. The Horrific Hi-Fi Shop Murders: That’s Not How You Rob A Store 42:03

2y ago42:03

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Join us as Krystal covers the Hi-Fi murders. On April 22, 1974 six men decided to rob a local home audio store. Two of those men took this plan from run of the mill robbery to the horrific murders it became.

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111. Chicago Tylenol Murders: Don’t Trust Anything 1:17:39

2y ago1:17:39

1:17:39

Join us as Samantha covers the insane case of the Chicago Tylenol Murders. In the early 1980’s, someone filled multiple bottles of Tylenol capsules with deadly cyanide, and placed them on store shelves for anyone to purchase. This one is unsolved, which makes it that much scarier. Link to mentioned article- https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

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Episode 110. Susan Walters: The Epitome of Badassery 51:06

2+ y ago51:06

51:06

Join us as Krystal covers the unbelievably badass survival story of Susan Walters. 51-year-old Susan is the definition of badassery, and is what we aspire to be when we grow up!Also, please excuse our audio at the beginning of the episode-our Wi-Fi was kind of spotty at first, but it clears up quickly, and this story is definitely worth the listen!…

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Episode 109. The Tragic Case of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard 1:00:54

2+ y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Join us as Samantha covers the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. This case is tragic from beginning to end, in so many different ways-from the emotional, mental, and physical abuse Gypsy endured from birth, to the planning, plotting, and murder of her mother Dee Dee.

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Episode 108. Holly Bobo: We Have So Many Questions 1:27:22

2+ y ago1:27:22

1:27:22

This week Krystal covers the abduction and murder of Holly Bobo. 20-year-old Holly was getting into her car to go to a nursing school exam when she was abducted at her own house, taken into the woods by a man in camouflage, never to be seen alive again. Even though this is technically a solved case, we feel like it left us with more questions than …

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Episode 107. The Abduction and Murder of Jodi Sanderholm: Stalked By A Monster 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

49:33

This week Samantha covers a case close to home. Jodi Sanderholm was unknowingly stalked for years before she was suddenly abducted in broad daylight, beaten, sexually assaulted, and brutally murdered by her stalker. All the trigger warnings for this one guys, this case is rough.

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Cars for Single Parents with Cindy Witteman 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

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Today's podcast features Cindy Witteman, founder of Driving Single Parents nonprofit that gives vehicles to single moms and dads in need. She also recently released a co-authored book, Shattering the Stigma of a Single Motherhood. In this interview, you will hear how she became a single mom, why she started her nonprofit, and the latest project she…

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Surviving Single Motherhood as a Widow w/ Krystal Casey 25:08

2+ y ago25:08

25:08

I\'m chatting with Krystal Casey, an empowerment coach, yoga instructor, and author about her journey through single motherhood as a widow. We discuss her healing journey after the death of her husband and the secrets and challenges she\'s faced since then. Krystal is also a part of the book collaboration project with me called, Shattering the Stig…

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Episode 106. The Bloody Benders: Murder..They Were Doing It 46:39

2+ y ago46:39

46:39

We’re back! This week Krystal is in the holiday spirit and covers a case about what the holidays are truly about. Family. But this isn’t your typical family. This week we’re talking about the first documented serial killing family in the U.S. This week we’re talking the Bloody Benders.

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Episode 105. Michelle Hadley: The Case Of The Most Crazy Exes 46:16

2+ y ago46:16

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This week Samantha covers the case of the craziest of exes. Michelle Hadley was just trying to go on about life after ending and engagement to a controlling narcissist when Mr. Crazy Ex and and his new wife go insane in the membrane on her. Buckle up-it’s gonna be a crazy ride!

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Episode 104. Belle Gunness: Bills Bills Bills 53:04

2+ y ago53:04

53:04

Spooky season is over (according to the calendar but not our dark souls 🖤) and that means it’s time to get back to our regularly scheduled programming. This week Krystal discusses one of the OG Black Widows, Belle Gunness. She has bills bills bills and she’s looking for a man that can pay them…and she has absolutely zero time for triflers.…

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Episode 103. This Is Halloween: The Third 1:53:11

2+ y ago1:53:11

1:53:11

This is Halloween…the third! Episode 103 is out and it’s our 3rd Halloween special! Join us as we creep each other out while telling some spooky listener tales!

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Successful Coparenting and Reinventing Life w/ Kati Hudson 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

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Kati\'s journey into co-parenting single-motherhood has brought her back to her passion: nutrition and fitness and helping others. Her path of survival has lead her to plant her roots into the ground and break the patterns of conflict, lack of nourishment (physically and emotionally), and working to build others up; to finally be thriving and lovin…

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Episode 102. William Beadle: Thou Shalt Not Kill *(yo-self or others) 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

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We have a special guest for Episode 102! This week Shannon graces us with her wonderful presence and tells us all about the case of the first documented mass murder/suicide..her VERY distant relative William Beadle.

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Episode 101. The Unsolved Slash “Solved” McStay Family Disappearance 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

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This week Samantha covers the crazy unsolved and then “solved” disappearance and murder of the McStay Family. This case really gets you thinking…and questioning its conclusion.

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Prioritizing Mental Health as a Single Mom w/ Michele Meza 33:07

2+ y ago33:07

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The stigma and expectation that single moms are down, out, and depressed has been perpetuated for years. Michele Meza and I talk about this stigma and how single moms can move past this negative experience by prioritizing their mental health. About Michele Meza For over 28 years, Michele Meza, also known as, Coach Michele D, has been a noteworthy l…

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Episode 100. Charlie Manson:The Ultimate Hippie Cult Leader, Ya Dig? 1:37:31

2+ y ago1:37:31

1:37:31

It’s our 100th episode! We wanted to deliver a big case for you for this episode, so this week Krystal reaches into her inner hippie and covers crazy ass cult leader, Charles Manson. Much like Charlie, this case is all over the place. So settle in, it’s gonna be a long one, ya dig?

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Reinventing Your Life as a Single Mom - Dr. Jillian Zambon 26:28

2+ y ago26:28

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Single motherhood is not a jail sentence. It\'s an opportunity to heal and reinvent your life. Dr. Jillian Zambon did just that and now shares her four golden rules of getting back on top when you are down and out. To get the show notes and learn more about Dr. Jill go to richsinglemomma.com/jillzambon. You can also watch the video on YouTube. --- …

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Episode 99. Stacey Castor: World’s Worst Wife/Mother 40:22

2+ y ago40:22

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This week Samantha covers the crazy case of Stacey Castor, also known as the Black Widow. If you were married to Stacey, things didn’t look great for you. Both of her husbands ended up dead, and even her own daughter was rushed to the hospital on the brink of death.

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Episode 98. David and Catherine Birnie:The Moorehouse Murders 1:09:45

3y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

This week Krystal covers Australia’s most notorious serial killer couple David and Catherine Birnie. This couple had an extremely toxic and codependent relationship, and together they abducted, raped, and murdered young women across the Perth area.

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Episode 97. The Reinert Murders: So Many Red Flags 55:03

3y ago55:03

55:03

This week Samantha covers the mysterious Reinert Murders. This one is a doozy, filled with questionable people, affairs, drugs, womanizers, red flags, and unanswered questions. We’ll, really just one unanswered question…what happened to the Reinert kids???

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Episode 96. Dennis Rader: The Average To Below Average Killer 1:23:26

3y ago1:23:26

1:23:26

This week Krystal covers possibly the most obnoxious serial killer, Dennis Rader. Settle in and get ready for lots of eye rolls because this guy is a bumbling idiot, and it makes no sense to us that it took 30 years for him to get caught.

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Episode 95. Cassie Jo Stoddart: The Copycat Scream Murder 57:39

3y ago57:39

57:39

This week Samantha covers a copycat case. She tells us all about the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart aka the Scream murder. Brian Draper and Torrey Adamcik were so obsessed with Scream that they based their murder on this movie franchise.

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Episode 94. Tommy Lynn Sells: You Don't Get To Make Up Your Own Nickname…You Nozzle 1:01:38

3y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

This week Krystal covers…kind of a continuation of last week’s case, but not really. Tommy Lynn Sells is literally the worst. Not only is he a lying liar that loves lying, he’s the absolute worst kind of serial killer out there. He had no motive and no MO, and would kill anyone and everyone without thinking twice about it.…

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Episode 93. A Quadruple Unsolved Homicide: The Dardeen Family Murders 34:09

3y ago34:09

34:09

This week Samantha covers a gruesome quadruple homicide, the brutal murders of the Dardeen family. Even though a convicted serial killer claimed to have murdered this family, this chilling case remains unsolved.

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Episode 77. The Mary Morris Murders: The Worst Hitman Ever 35:36

3y ago35:36

35:36

This week Samantha covers the Mary Morris murders. This one is a real head scratcher…was it a crazy coincidence or the world’s worst hitman? Let us know what you think!

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Episode 78. Richard Ramirez: The Biggest Tool Ever 1:15:53

3y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

This week Krystal covers the biggest tool ever, the one and only Richard Ramirez. Ramirez terrorized California in the mid 80’s, and with no distinct MO to follow, no one was safe from his chaotic crime spree.

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Episode 92. The Torture and Murder of Kelly-Anne Bates 35:17

3y ago35:17

35:17

This week Krystal covers the torture and murder of Kelly-Anne Bates, and the shag monster that murdered her, James Patterson Smith. 45-year-old Smith groomed 17-year-old Kelly-Anne, eventually torturing and abusing her for over a straight month before tragically ending her life.

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Episode 91. Blake Leibel: The Entitled Graphic Novelist 34:57

3y ago34:57

34:57

This week Samantha covers the gruesome torture and murder of Iana Kasain and her murderer, the entitled Hollywood producer and graphic novelist Blake Leibel. This case is gnarly, unprecedented, and completely heartbreaking.

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Episode 90. Carl Tanzler: Count Creepy Carl Von Cosel 35:54

3y ago35:54

35:54

This week Krystal tells us a love story. Okay, not really…this is a true crime podcast y’all. But if you were to ask Carl Tanzler, he would tell you this is a love story for the ages. In reality, this is the tragic life and death of Elena Hoyos.

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Episode 89. Who Murdered Marilyn Sheppard? 36:29

3y ago36:29

36:29

This week Samantha covers the mysterious murder of Marilyn Sheppard. This case is is wild and has us questioning who murdered Marilyn? Was is her husband, a ghost, a hired window washer, or the mayor’s wife?

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Episode 88. Andre Thomas: Why Was Nobody Watching Him? 55:50

3y ago55:50

55:50

This week Krystal covers Andre Thomas. This one is infuriating… it’s another family murder case that could have been completely avoided by proper mental health treatment. Please, if you are or you see someone struggling, seek help.

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Episode 87. The Stayner Brothers: Mufasa and Scar 47:01

3y ago47:01

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This week Samantha covers two cases all wrapped in one, the Stayner brothers. One is a hero, the other is…the opposite of a hero, yet they both end up having tragic tales.

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Episode 86. Andrea Yates: The Yates Family Murders 1:04:54

3y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

This week Krystal covers Andrea Yates. This case is truly horrific, and one of the most heavy/difficult to research that I’ve come across so far. It brings up the discussion of the importance of mental health care and made us hug our babies extra tight.

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Episode 85. John Joubert: The Toolbag Plonker Nozzle 32:46

3y ago32:46

32:46

This week Samantha tells us all about John Joubert. This guy is a piece of work. With an IQ of 123 you would think he would know the difference between right and wrong, but he must be all book smarts and no common sense.

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Episode 84. The Disappearance and Murder of Annie Le 36:57

3y ago36:57

36:57

This week Krystal covers the disappearance and murder of Annie Le. Annie was a Yale student who was working on world changing research when she was tragically assaulted and murdered by this plonker, Raymond Clark III.

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Episode 83. Chuck Morgan: The Ozark National Treasure Sopranos Good Girls Case 44:36

3y ago44:36

44:36

This week Samantha covers the strange death of Chuck Morgan, or as we like to call it, the Ozark/ National Treasure/Sopranos/Good Girls case. Was it suicide or murder? And who is Green Eyes?

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Episode 82. Dennis Nilsen: The Off-brand Jeffrey Dahmer 44:06

3y ago44:06

44:06

This week Krystal tells us all about the British Jeffrey Dahmer, Dennis Nilsen. This one is rough guys, there’s a reason this guy got this nickname, even though he was arrested before Dahmer.

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Episode 81. The Jamison Family Weird Unsolved True Crime Murder Possibly Case 50:58

3y ago50:58

50:58

This week Samantha covers the Jamison family weird unsolved true crime murder possibly case. Her words, not mine. Seriously, we can’t figure out what happened here. Let us know your thoughts!

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Episode 80. The Murder of Susan Jordan 38:04

3y ago38:04

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This week Krystal covers the murder of Susan Jordan and the piece of garbage that murdered her, Albert Greenwood Brown. Y’all. This is one of the most infuriating cases that I’ve ever covered.

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Episode 79. Jeffrey Dahmer: AKA Vomitous Little Weasle 1:14:06

3y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

This week Samantha covers one of the most vomitous weasels ever, Jeffrey Dahmer. This monster is well known as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time and committed so many horrendous unspeakable crimes.

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Episode 76. The Gainesville Ripper: Hold Me Closer Tony Danza 1:00:21

3+ y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

This week Krystal covers Danny Rolling and the brutal Gainesville Ripper murders. This one gets pretty rough and is actually the real life case that the very first Scream movie was loosely based off of. Shoutout to our little bro for the great recommendation!

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Episode 75. Mia Zapata: The 27 Club Murder 31:31

3+ y ago31:31

31:31

This week Samantha covers the tragic murder of punk rocker Mia Zapata. She and her band The Gits were just beginning to make a name for themselves in the rock world when her life was tragically ended.

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