Craving Crimes

May 05 2024 21 ep. 13 mins 9

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This podcast covers a multitude of crimes ranging from serial killers, unsolved murders, drug cases, cults, and many more! Craving Crimes is a podcast is sponsored by the Criminology and Criminal Justice Collective of the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

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University of Idaho Murders

May 05 2024 10 mins

Come along with me as we explore the infamous case known as the University of Idaho murders. In this episode, we'll delve into the lives of the four victims: Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. We'll dissect the chilling details that led up to the tragedy on November 13, 2022, unravel how the perpetrator, 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger, a PhD Crim

Diabolical Obsession-The case Liz Goylar and murder of Cari Goylar

May 05 2024 8 mins

David Kroupa, also known as Dave, is a recently single father of two. He moved to Omaha Nebraska to become close to his children. Since he is single, he is so ready to mingle. So, he signs up for online dating. Soon, he is matched with Liz Goylar, a single mother of two. Dave is not looking for anything serious and Liz is seemingly okay with that. However, this relationship fizzles

The Zodiac Killer

Dec 06 2023 7 mins

In this episode of the Craving Crimes Podcast, we explore the haunting tale of the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified serial murderer who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We discuss the elusive killer's uncertain origins, the captivating yet frustrating police investigation, and the enduring mystery of the case. Learn about the various theories surr

Jerome Brudos | The Shoe Fetish Slayer

Nov 29 2023 9 mins

Some high heels are “to die for,” but for this South Dakota man, they’re “to kill for”. Jerome “Jerry” Brudos had a deep fascination for women’s footwear and undergarments that he would follow women and sexually assault them. Then, he murdered four women between the years of 1968 and 1969. He would dress their dead bodies in undergarments and take photos of them. Th

The Black Dalhia Murder

Apr 26 2023 13 mins

The Black Dahlia Murder is a term that refers to the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, a young woman who was found brutally killed and mutilated in Los Angeles in 1947. Her body was discovered on January 15, 1947, in a vacant lot in the Leimert Park neighborhood. The body was cut in half, drained of blood, and posed in a provocative manner. The murder of Elizabeth Short became on

Rodney Alcala | The Dating Game Killer

Apr 19 2023 13 mins

"The Dating Game". A popular American television show where bachelorettes choose between three available men that are looking for love to go on a date with and, hopefully, find something more. Except, what happens when one of the striking bachelors turns out to be a convicted murderer? Rodney Alcala appeared on (and won) "The Dating Game" in 1978, after having c

Who took Molly? | The Unsolved Abduction and Murder of Molly Anne Bish

Apr 12 2023 15 mins

Molly was dropped off by her mother Magi to begin her eighth day of work as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter, the first of the children and their parents arrived for swimming lessons. They noticed that Molly was not at her post. Molly's water bottle, sandals, beach chair, whistle, police radio, and first aid kit where left behind. A search

Who Are You Eating? | The Twisted Case of Joe Metheny

Dec 07 2022 15 mins

Joe “The Cannibal” Metheny raped and butchered at least 10 people through the 1990s, targeting sex workers and the homeless. In addition to the murders, he saved the meatiest parts of the victims from being mixed with beef and pork, which were made into hamburgers. These were sold to unsuspecting passersby at his barbecue pit stand outside his home. According to Metheny, the hu

The Puzzling Disappearance of Brandon Swanson

Dec 01 2022 14 mins

Brandon Swanson, the man who allegedly disappeared into thin air. Brandon Swanson disappeared the night of May 14th, 2008. Extensive searches have found no body to this day or any trace of the college student who allegedly left a party with his friends that night. With no physical evidence, dead ends, and no leads, one question remains: Where is Brandon Swanson?

The Tragic Murder of Sherri Dally

Nov 16 2022 12 mins

On May 6, 1996, Sherri Dally dropped her kids off at school and then went to run some errands at her local store. Little did she know, she would never make it home. Behind her she left her purchases, van, purse, and a trail of unanswered questions. The only suspects? Her husband and his apparent mistress. Who could do such a thing to an innocent mother. The answer might be closer t