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Ashley and Ricky, the husband-and-wife duo behind Crime Salad, serve up a healthy portion of true crime every week. With captivating storytelling and unique perspectives, they dive deep into cases, unraveling twists and exposing the darker side of humanity. Their mission is simple: to tell the stories that need to be heard, the ones that linger long after the episode ends.
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- 4 days ago46 min
The Coward's Route: Ryan Borgwardt
Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/CRIMESALAD and use the code CRIMESALAD to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF From reversing a vasectomy in secret, to exploiting Western Union loopholes, to fleeing to Eastern Europe, this case proves that the truth is often stranger than fiction. We unpack the devastating financial reality of community property laws, the psychological toll of marital waste, and how a father's desperate fight-or-flight response sparked a viral international manhunt. Ryan Borgwardt, a local cabinet maker living in Wisconsin with his wife and three kids, chooses to stage an accidental death like it’s a movie set and flee the country. His travels take him by child-sized inflatable raft, to a hidden e-bike, to a Greyhound bus, and finally onto an international flight to meet a distant connection he fell for online. Will his grand illusion work, or will his family be left absolutely devastated and heartbroken to discover he’s actually not at the bottom of Green Lake but has been planning a cowardly escape route right under their noses? Debt. Lust. Greed. In this bizarre true crime investigation, we dive deep into the chilling timeline of the Green Lake missing kayaker. When an empty kayak and a floating life jacket trigger a massive 58-day underwater sonar search by first responders and Bruce's Legacy, a grieving community believes the worst. But a cracked laptop, a secret second passport, a $375,000 life insurance policy, and a staggering $200,000 in hidden marital debt soon reveal a mind-blowing twist. Need Help? You are not alone. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, trapped, or struggling with financial anxiety, there are free, confidential resources available 24/7: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 Community Assistance (bills, housing, etc.): Dial 2-1-1 to find local resources. Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made Sheets: Upgrade your sleep and stay in the perfect comfort zone all night long. Go to trymiracle.com/CRIMESALAD and use code CRIMESALAD at checkout to save over 40% off, plus get an extra 20% off and a FREE 3-piece towel set! K12 Powered Schools: See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Families can enroll at any time during the school year! Learn more and enroll today at K12.com/crimesalad Hang out with us during the week! Instagram: @CrimeSaladPodcast TikTok: @CrimeSaladPodcast Interesting links: Interrogation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZQQOVSmlq4 Viral Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/fwiC5uldAYY?si=fpmx0Xl6vL938Eo4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago38 min
The Empty Casket: The Bizarre Disappearance of Julie Mott
The Empty Casket: The Bizarre Disappearance of Julie Mott How does a body go missing from a funeral home? After defying the odds and battling cystic fibrosis for 25 years, Julie Mott passed away, only for her remains to be stolen from a San Antonio funeral home in broad daylight just hours after her service. In this episode, we explore the bizarre timeline at Mission Park Funeral Chapels, an obsessive ex-boyfriend, theories of a massive corporate cover-up, and the heartbreaking legal battle that followed. Where is Julie Mott? Case Resources & Tips: If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Julie Mott on August 15, 2015, please contact the San Antonio Police Department tip line at 210-225-TIPS (210-225-8477). Donate in Julie's Honor: Help accelerate the fight for a cure and support life-changing research by donating to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation here: cff.org/donate Support Crime Salad: Patreon: Listen ad-free and get exclusive bonus content at PATREON - Crime Salad Merch: Grab our latest gear at crimesaladpodcast.com Socials: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @CrimeSaladPodcast Support for this episode of Crime Salad is brought to you by K12! See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/crimesalad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Digital Alibi: The Tragic Death of Annie Kasprzak
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- Jun 28, 202638 min
The Real Cocaine Bear Story: Andrew Thornton Tri-State Crime Scene
Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/CRIMESALAD and use the code CRIMESALAD to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF What happens when a highly trained, elite narcotics detective realizes the bad guys are having way more fun than the cops? He starts a multi-million-dollar cartel, of course. This week on Crime Salad, Ashley and Ricky are diving headfirst into an 80s action movie. Andrew Thornton II wasn’t just a cop, he was a wealthy Kentucky blue-blood, a paratrooper, and a licensed lawyer who threw it all away to become the mastermind of a massive international drug pipeline known as "The Company." But Thornton's massive ego and extreme paranoia eventually lead to a fateful, pitch-black flight over the Georgia woods. Join us as we untangle a tri-state crime scene featuring 75 pounds of pure Colombian cocaine falling from the sky, a deadly cartel revenge plot, a dead man wearing night-vision goggles and Gucci loafers, and the ultimate winner of the story... a 175-pound black bear who went on to inspire a Hollywood movie. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/lz1ykcyo #CashAppPod New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code SECURE10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Listen & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review! It helps new listeners find the show. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @CrimeSaladPodcast Check out our merch: crimesaladpodcast.com Listen ad-free: Patreon Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 23, 202629 min
Introducing: The Snare from ABC News & 20/20
Today, we have something a little different for you: it’s the first episode of The Snare, from ABC News and 20/20. The Snare examines the gruesome murder of 18-year-old Angie Dodge, who was killed in her apartment in Idaho Falls in 1996. As investigators hunted for her killer, DNA recovered from the crime scene pointed to an unidentified suspect. Despite the evidence, police built their case against another man, Chris Tapp, securing a conviction that later unraveled while the real killer remained at large. As the years passed, Angie’s mother Carol never gave up on a decades-long mission to uncover the truth. It took twenty long years, but finally, through Carol’s persistence and some incredible new DNA matching technology, Angie’s real killer was put behind bars. The Snare tells the whole story, including audio from Chris Tapp’s interrogation and so much more. Here’s the first episode, and you can keep listening by following The Snare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 19, 202639 min
The Ghost Plane: The Marcus Schrenker Escape
How far would you go to escape the consequences of your own greed? What happens when a high-flying millionaire's house of cards finally begins to collapse? He vanishes into thin air. Marcus Schrenker had it all: private planes, luxury sports cars, and a massive French chateau. As a trusted financial advisor, he carved out a highly exclusive niche catering to the "cream of the crop," managing the retirement portfolios of commercial Delta Air Lines pilots. But behind the facade of luxury, Schrenker was secretly draining their life savings through deceptive financial schemes and a completely fabricated foreign currency fund. Check out this action-packed episode hosted by Ashley and Ricky of Crime Salad. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Quince: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/crimesalad for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code CRIMESALAD at oneskin.co/CRIMESALAD Listen & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review! It helps new listeners find the show. Follow us on Instagram: crimesaladpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 13, 202639 min
The Master Plan of a Family Man | The Murder of Trish Willoughby
In February 1991, a relaxing family vacation to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, transformed into a horrific nightmare. Trish Willoughby, a highly successful business owner from Phoenix, Arizona, was found brutally attacked inside a rental condominium at Las Conchas Beach. Her husband, Daniel Willoughby, painted the picture of an open-and-shut tragedy, claiming a random local robbery had occurred while he was visiting a nearby museum with their three young children. But back across the border, the ultimate family-man facade was already beginning to crack. Investigators quickly uncovered a twisted web of intense greed, an unraveling multi-million-dollar empire, and Dan's secret affair with his mistress, Ysenia Patino Gonzalez. What followed was an incredibly rare cross-border investigation that pushed the boundaries of international law. When Arizona investigators finally stepped into the crime scene, forensic evidence completely dismantled Dan’s alibi. Trish Willoughby, Patricia Willoughby, Daniel Hayden Willoughby, Dan Willoughby murder, Ysenia Patino Gonzalez, Rocky Point, Mexico, murder, Puerto Peñasco crime scene, Las Conchas beach condo, Arizona Supreme Court, true crime podcast, Crime Salad, insurance fraud murder, and cross-border investigation. Miracle Sheets Upgrade your sleep and stay in the perfect comfort zone all night long with Miracle-Made Sheets. Inspired by NASA technology, these luxurious sheets use a silver-infused, temperature-regulating fabric that prevents up to 99.7% of bacterial growth—meaning fewer odors, fewer breakouts, and up to 3x less laundry. Go to trymiracle.com/crimesalad and use the promo code CRIMESALAD at checkout to save over 40% off, plus get an extra 20% off and a FREE 3-piece towel set! OneSkin It's time to rethink how we treat our skin. OneSkin's scientifically proven OS-01 peptide doesn't just mask the signs of aging; it targets skin aging at the cellular level to keep your skin looking and acting younger. Build your healthiest skin from the inside out. Get 15% off your first purchase! Go to oneskin.co and use the promo code CRIMESALAD at checkout. Quince Elevate your everyday style without the luxury price tag. Quince offers incredibly high-quality wardrobe and home essentials—like 100% Mongolian Cashmere, washable silk, and premium luggage—at prices up to 50-80% less than similar brands. Plus, they partner with factories committed to safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing. Upgrade your closet today with free shipping and a 365-day return policy! Go to quince.com/crimesalad to get started. Sponsors & Discounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 5, 20267 min
Maple Syrup Heist! w/ Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
We joined Vanessa Richardson for a special deep dive into the sweetest crime Canada has ever seen. Between 2011 and 2012, a small, organized crew systematically drained nearly $18 million worth of maple syrup from the world's only strategic reserve, replacing it with water, barrel by barrel, while nobody noticed. The ingredients? A government-sanctioned monopoly, a decade-long grudge, and a facility with almost no security. The method? Forklifts, burner phones, and a black market network running from Québec all the way to New England. Follow Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes to listen to the full episode: https://pod.link/1828469754 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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