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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
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- 2 days agonarrative24 min6-min read
WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings
This episode of Crime Junkie tells the harrowing story of Jennifer DiStefano, who received a terrifying AI-generated phone call that sounded exactly like her daughter Brianna being kidnapped and threatened by a criminal. Though the call was a scam using advanced voice-cloning technology, the emotional trauma was real — and it underscores how rapidly AI is being weaponized to exploit human vulnerability.
- 4 days agonarrative50 min6-min read
SERIAL KILLER: David Meirhofer
This episode of Crime Junkie recounts the harrowing true story of David Meirhofer, a Montana serial killer who evaded capture for years despite brazen crimes, including the abduction and murder of 7-year-old Susie Jaeger. His downfall came not through traditional detective work, but through the FBI’s then-nascent criminal profiling unit and the relentless determination of Susie’s mother, Marietta Jaeger, whose intuition and courage helped break the case.
- 1 weeks agonarrative4 min4-min read
INTRODUCING: CounterClock Season 8
The episode introduces a deep investigative dive into the unsolved 2008 Lane Bryant murders in Tinley Park, Illinois, where five women were executed in a clothing store, despite early leads like a surviving witness and a 911 call capturing the suspect’s voice. Nearly two decades later, the case remains cold, and host Delia D'Ambra’s investigation reveals unsettling inconsistencies and hidden layers that suggest the crime may not have been a random act of violence.
- 1 weeks agonarrative52 min6-min read
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: The Jamison Family
The Jameson family vanished in 2009 after visiting remote land in Oklahoma, and despite their remains being found four years later, the case remains officially unsolved, with no active investigation into what or who caused their deaths. The episode explores the chilling mystery, layered with mental health struggles, supernatural claims, and possible foul play.
- 2 weeks agonarrative42 min7-min read
MISSING: Christopher “Cole” Thomas
The disappearance of 22-year-old Christopher Cole Thomas on a late-night drive through North Carolina in 2016 unravels into a web of lies, drug deals, and suspected murder, where the people who claimed to be his companions are the same ones obstructing the truth. Despite overwhelming evidence of foul play, no one has been held accountable, and Cole’s body has never been found.
- 3 weeks agonarrative50 min5-min read
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Spencer Irwin
The episode investigates the mysterious 2024 death of Spencer Irwin, a 30-year-old Fresno man found naked behind a loading dock, initially dismissed by authorities as a drug overdose despite no evidence. His mother, Kelly Irwin, launched her own investigation after police and the coroner’s office failed to conduct an autopsy or meaningful inquiry, uncovering disturbing inconsistencies and potential foul play.
- May 4, 2026narrative54 min5-min read
MURDERED: Brittany McGlone
The episode investigates the 2007 murder of 19-year-old Brittany McGlone in Winsboro, Texas, a case that remained unsolved for over 15 years despite compelling evidence pointing to a suspect. The story unfolds as a tightly woven narrative of small-town secrets, buried abuse, and systemic investigative failures.
- Apr 29, 2026narrative15 min5-min read
UPDATE: Melissa Casias
The podcast episode delivers a high-intensity update on the mysterious disappearance of scientist Melissa Casias, revealing new layers of intrigue involving unexplained visits, suspicious connections to defense contractors, and aggressive private investigation tactics. As public and media attention grows, the case spirals into a web of contradictions and unresolved leads that deepen its enigma.
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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
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