Crime Culture

In the early morning hours of July 23rd 2007, two criminals broke into the Petit family's home in Cheshire, Connecticut and held them hostage for hours. They were beaten, restrained and assaulted before the perpetrators set the home on fire. In this episode, we cover the crime, the lack of action by the police, and the many foundations and funds that were set up in the Petit family

If you were going to create a fictional serial killer, you might give him some creepy clear aviators to rock and an unmarked white van to drive around in, but why? Why are these things somehow linked to unsavory activity? This week, we break down these tropes and see where they came from in the first place. Email: [email protected] Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com In

We couldn't possibly get to all of the seemingly neverending true crime documentaries that are streaming but this week, we're pulling a couple that we needed talk about. Email: [email protected] Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found

In this episode, we delve into the tragic disappearance of Lori Hacking, a young woman whose life was cut short in a chilling twist of fate. Lori's story captivated the nation as the search for her unfolded amidst a web of lies, deceit, and heartbreak. Join us as we unravel the layers of Lori's life, exploring the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking revelations

In part 1, we talked about some of the most popular books that have inspired heinous crimes. This week, we're going even deeper to pull out some titles you never knew could incite such terrible violence. Email: [email protected] Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patre

This month, our Patreon patrons voted to learn more about the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary, gender fluid student who suddenly died the day after an altercation in their high school’s bathroom. Their story has quickly captured the attention of the nation, prompting an ongoing investigation into the Owassa, OK public school district by the Department of Justice an

Well, we finally did it. We're talking about the heart-wrenching tale of "Dear Zachary," a documentary that transcends the boundaries of storytelling to capture the raw emotions of love, loss, and justice. In this episode, we explore the captivating narrative of filmmaker Kurt Kuenne, who embarked on a deeply personal journey to memorialize his friend, Dr. Andrew Bagby, tragically

In this episode, we're talking about the tragic story of Zackery Bowen and Addie Hall, a couple whose love story took a dark turn in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Set against the backdrop of post-Katrina New Orleans, their relationship was marked by passion, resilience, and ultimately, heartbreak. But after Zackery is found dead, a mysterious note leads back to a gruesome dis

Anne Marie “Annie” Fahey wanted to date someone her own age who didn’t have a family, who wasn’t controlling and obsessive, and who didn’t insist they keep their relationship a secret from pretty much everyone in her life. But when she finally summoned the courage to break off her two-year relationship, she disappeared months later. What followed in the search for Annie�

Waaaaay back in episode 56, we talked about the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard and the shocking case of her daughter, Gypsy Rose. With Gypsy newly released from prison, our patrons voted to hear about everything she's been up to lately. Email: [email protected] Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimecul