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In this redo special guest episode, we dive into the killing of 22‑year‑old Brian Barrett, a young man caught in the crossfire of an online fantasy world created by Thomas Montgomery, a married, middle‑aged coworker posing as a teenage Marine sniper named “Tommy.” When both men fell for the same woman—an online persona known as “TalHotBlonde”—jealousy turned into obsession, and obsession turned into a calculated ambush in the parking lot of the Dynabrade factory in Buffalo, New York.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Thomas Montgomery – I Can't Believe It's NonFiction Online Fantasy Romance Ends In Murder | by Elan Cassandra | Chameleon | Medium Talhotblond (2009) | Watch Free Documentaries Online (watchdocumentaries.com) Online Love Triangle, Deception End in Murder - ABC News (go.com) 'MarineSniper' and 'Talhotblond's' IMs - ABC News (go.com) love_letter_100319.pdf (go.com) 22-Year-Old New York Man Murdered After Being Drawn Into Internet Love Triangle | Fox News An IM Infatuation Turned to Romance. Then the Truth Came Out. | WIRED Talhotblond documentary by Barbara Schroeder 2009

This week on Crime Curious, we’re taking you into three different missing‑person cases—each one baffling in its own way, each one desperately in need of answers. From a father who went missing on the way to his child's birth, to a murder trial without a body, these stories span different circumstances, different timelines, and different kinds of heartbreak, but they all share one thing: someone vanished, and the truth never followed. One of these cases comes with a twist so unexpected it changes everything you thought you understood. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Todd A. Yopek – The Charley Project Todd A. Yopek Todd Yopek | Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults Danielle Stislicki vanished 8 years ago in Oakland County: Where things stand in murder case Danielle Stislicki murder: Judge sets Floyd Galloway Jr.'s trial for next year with new motions expected | FOX 2 Detroit Danielle Stislicki murder: Judge sets Floyd Galloway Jr.'s trial for next year with new motions expected | FOX 2 Detroit The puzzling death of Mateusz Kawecki in Poland — StrangeOutdoors.com Guy Disappears On His Way To His Daughter's Birth, Family Finds His Decapitated Body In Their Barn 6 Months Later - Oola

On a dark stretch of Highway 277 in Bronte, Texas, 26‑year‑old Brandon Lawson vanished after a frantic 911 call that still chills listeners to this day. His truck was found abandoned, his phone went silent, and his final words—rambling, panicked, and cryptic—sparked years of theories about what really happened in that field. In this episode, we break down Brandon’s last known movements, the eerie audio that fueled nationwide speculation, and the heartbreaking search that followed.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Sources are listed verbally within this episode

In the early hours of May 11, 2012, a quiet street in Derby, England was engulfed in flames. Inside the burning semi‑detached home were six sleeping children—unaware that the fire racing toward their bedrooms had been deliberately set. As the nation mourned, investigators uncovered a shocking truth: the blaze was part of a twisted plot orchestrated by the children’s own parents. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Mick Philpott Now: Where is He Today? Is Mick Philpott in Jail? Mick Philpott - Wikipedia The crimes of Mick Philpott: From attempted murder to the arson that killed his children – Overview & Analysis | Crime+Investigation UK Man who killed six children in fire to be released from prison early | UK News | Sky News Paul Mosley: Mick Philpott accomplice who killed six in fire dies    

We’re changing things up for the week to bring you a deep, atmospheric dive into a true spiritual mystery: the story of James Leininger, a child who remembers a past life as a World War II pilot. This is more than a curiosity piece. It’s a story about how memory shapes identity, how grief and meaning intersect, and how one family’s experience can challenge what we think we know about life and what might come after it.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell James Leininger (reincarnation case) – Psi Encyclopedia The Boy Who Remembered His Past Life as a WWII Fighter Pilot Psychic Teachers podcast

February 20, 2026 Marked the 10 year anniversary of the horrific events that took place on a cold night in Kalamazoo Michigan. In this re-do case special we cover the crimes of Jason Dalton who claimed the Uber drive share app he used to pick up passengers told him who should live and who should die.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Neighbors say Kalamazoo shooting suspect 'liked guns' (freep.com) Managing the Response to a Mobile Mass Shooting | National Police Foundation https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/03/19/uber-call-botched-kalamazoo-shootings/81915560 Lawyer for Michigan Uber Driver's Family Shares New Details on Alleged Shooting Spree - ABC News (go.com) Kalamazoo shooter saw 'devil' on Uber app and blames visions for killing spree | Michigan | The Guardian

In June 2011, two‑year‑old October “Toby” Perez was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital with catastrophic injuries—injuries prosecutors later said were the result of months of hidden abuse inside a cramped Great Falls, Montana home. Her mother’s boyfriend, David Wayne Hyslop, was soon charged with deliberate homicide, a crime that would expose alarming failures in the systems meant to protect vulnerable children.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Recent tragedies cast doubt on Montana's child-protection services Death of toddler October Perez: Hyslop guilty Hyslop relief request denied – Hi-Line Today Murder by Child Protective Services in Great Falls Montana - Lawless America Judge denies Hyslop's request for post-conviction relief

On a frigid November night in 1989, 21‑year‑old David Braley slipped out of the Take Five Music Hall in Concord, New Hampshire—and vanished into the darkness. Four months later, his badly beaten body surfaced in the Merrimack River, miles away in Manchester. What happened in the hours between those two moments has haunted investigators and Braley’s family for more than three decades.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Disappearance and Death of David Braley | New Hampshire Department of Justice The Suspicious Death of David Braley: Concord, NH Cold Case, 1989 — Murder, She Told: Maine & New England True Crime New Hampshire cold case: Who killed David Braley?

When 16‑year‑old Laurie Show was found brutally attacked in her Lancaster, Pennsylvania home, the community was shaken to its core. What unfolded next was a chilling story of obsessive jealousy, escalating harassment, and a deadly plan carried out by classmates Lisa Michelle Lambert and Tabitha Buck, with the help of Lawrence “Butch” Yunkin.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Tabitha Buck freed on parole after serving nearly 28 years in prison for 1991 murder of Laurie Show Lisa Michelle Lambert | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Crime Library – Criminal Minds & Methods Laurie Show Endured Jealousy-Fueled Campaign of Terror Before Murder Legacy: The Untold Story of Laurie Show and the Law That Changed Pennsylvania's Stalking Protections - US Liberty

When Christian Griggs arrived at his estranged wife’s family home in October 2013 to pick up his four‑year‑old daughter, the visit ended in tragedy. Moments after calling his father for help, Christian was found face‑down on the porch with six gunshot wounds—four of them in his back. His father‑in‑law, Pastor Pat Chisenhall, claimed self‑defense, and no criminal charges were filed. But years later, a civil jury ruled that Chisenhall was responsible for Christian’s wrongful death, rejecting the self‑defense narrative and awarding damages to Christian’s daughter. The case continues to raise questions about investigative failures, racial bias, and a family’s long fight for accountability.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell In Harnett County, family wants justice in son’s death | Raleigh News & Observer Christian Griggs Murder: Where is Pat Chisenhall Today? Laid bare Katie Griggs: Where is Christian Griggs' Ex-Wife Today? In Harnett County, family wants justice in son’s death | Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice For Son's Killing By a Local White Pastor (17) Facebook

On Christmas Eve 2019, 25‑year‑old hairstylist Kevin Bacon left his home in Swartz Creek, Michigan, for what he believed would be a simple meetup arranged through a dating app. When he failed to show up for Christmas breakfast, his family’s worry sparked a search that uncovered a nightmare. Investigators traced Kevin’s last messages to the rural home of Mark Latunski, a man with a long history of severe mental illness and alarming behavior. What police found there stunned even seasoned detectives. This episode examines Kevin’s vibrant life, the digital trail that led authorities to the truth, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to slip through the cracks. It’s a story of a community shaken, a family forever changed, and the urgent questions raised about safety in the age of online connection.   Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Police release gruesome details in Michigan Grindr slaying (nbcnews.com) Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com) Documents reveal Mark David Latunski's long pattern of disturbing behavior (abc12.com) Parents of slain Swartz Creek man talk about son, homicide investigation - mlive.com= great article about kevin UM-Flint students, staff share memories of Kevin Bacon - mlive.com great article with info from friends Husband of accused killer Mark Latunski speaks out to defend himself, reacts to social media claims | News | wnem.com Accused Michigan Grindr killer is father of 4, worked as chemist (freep.com)

Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle.  In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his best friend in his home. What followed was a twisted mix of betrayal, drugs, and a crime so bizarre it still sits on the edge of urban legend. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell The Degenerates (2021) - IMDb Robert Allen Beckowitz (1948-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial The Murder of Robert Beckowitz: One of Detroit’s Most Vile Cases | by Amanda Barker | Medium The Murder of Robert Beckowitz - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki The Devil is in the Details – Loof Lirpa

This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a quiet Colorado community. For decades, the case sat cold despite tireless investigative work. In this episode, we trace the shocking violence of that night, the forensic dead ends, and the breakthrough that finally came nearly 40 years later through forensic genealogy. What unfolds is a story of persistence, science, and a family’s long wait for justice

The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef 30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423 Susan Smith - Wikipedia Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her story emerged, investigators began to suspect that the real story was far darker than anyone imagined. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef 30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423 Susan Smith - Wikipedia Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons