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When the Tromp family abruptly flees their quiet rural home in Australia on August 29, 2016, it sets off one of the most disturbing and perplexing cases the country has ever known. Less than 24 hours later, police receive a chilling late-night call: a young woman has been found barely conscious in the back of a stranger’s truck. She’s nearly catatonic, unable to say who she is or how she got there—until authorities identify her as 29-year-old Riana Tromp. How does someone go from fleeing with her family to being found in that state hundreds of kilometers away just a day later? And where was the rest of her family? In this episode, we trace the eerie and unsettling timeline of the Tromp family’s disappearance, exploring how fear and paranoia appeared to take hold and drive a series of decisions that defy explanation. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, help is available. Visit FindaHelpline.com to find relevant resources available in your country. Or, if you're in Canada or the US, dial 988 to reach the 24/7 suicide crisis hotline.  RESOURCES:  "Tromp family: The mystery of a tech-free road trip gone wrong" (The BBC)  "In 2016, the Tromp family fled their home and drove 800km north. We still don't know why" (Mamamia) "Missing Victorian mother Jacoba Tromp found alive in NSW hospital" (The Sydney Morning Herald) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In Part Two of our deep dive into Israel Keyes, we examine the abduction and murders of Bill and Lorraine Currier, using their case to better understand the mindset and methods of one of the most calculated serial killers in modern U.S. history. Their murders in Vermont would later become a key piece in unraveling how Keyes selected victims at random, planned his crimes well in advance, and moved undetected across the country. Beyond the Currier case, this episode focuses on Israel Keyes himself—including some of his chilling confession tapes, and the disturbing control he continued to exert even in custody. We also discuss the questions left behind after Keyes’ ultimate fate and how this may have robbed families and investigators of the full truth about how many victims he really claimed. RESOURCES: "New Information Released in Serial Killer Case" (FBI)  True Crime Bullshit (Full Israel Keyes Series) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In part one of a two-part deep dive, we discuss Israel Keyes—a methodical, calculating killer who traveled the US leaving little evidence of his crimes and believing he could remain invisible. For years, Keyes planned everything in advance, choosing victims at random and covering his tracks with chilling precision. That illusion shattered in 2012 with the abduction and murder of 18-year-old Samantha Koenig in Anchorage, Alaska. Kidnapped while working alone at a coffee stand (which was all eerily captured on surveillance footage), Samantha became the case that exposed Keyes’ carefully hidden world. RESOURCES: "Surveillance video Samantha Koenig kidnapping" (YouTube, Anchorage Daily News) "Israel Keyes - Samantha Koenig Full Confession" (YouTube) "Israel Keyes Traffic Stop & Arrest" | Full Dashcam Breakdown" (YouTube) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

For nearly seven years, Cindy James lived in a waking nightmare. Anonymous phone calls. Letters filled with threats. Break-ins that left no clear suspect. And attacks that seemed to escalate in both violence and cruelty. To friends, family, and police, Cindy appeared to be the target of a relentless and unseen stalker. But when Cindy went missing in 1989, the question shifted dramatically. Was Cindy James the victim of a sadistic predator who was never caught? Or was something far more complicated—and controversial—at play? In this episode, we unravel one of Canada’s most baffling true crime cases. We trace the chilling timeline of Cindy’s reported harassment, examine the evidence police struggled to make sense of, and explore the theories that continue to divide investigators, experts, and the public decades later.  The Cindy James case remains a haunting mystery where the truth is anything but clear. Even now, one question refuses to fade: who—or what—was really terrorizing Cindy James? If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone—help is always available. In the U.S. and Canada, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Helpline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando condo without a trace. Her apartment showed signs of a normal morning routine — but she never made it to work. Later, her car was found abandoned at a nearby complex, with surveillance footage capturing an unidentified person dropping it off. The case quickly grew into one of Florida’s most haunting mysteries, marked by limited evidence, a faceless person of interest, and years of unanswered questions. Recent developments have reignited the investigation, but the case remains unsolved. In this episode, we walk through Jennifer’s final known hours, the strange clues left behind, the theories that emerged, and her family’s relentless fight for answers nearly two decades later. If you have any information or tips about this case, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) at 850-410-7000. Or, the Find Jennifer Kesse Facebook page. RESOURCES: "Jennifer Kesse’s dad says new DNA found on untested evidence" (News Nation)  "Jennifer Kesse's family receives new hope in missing person case" (YouTube, WESH 2 News)  FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In June 2009, a quiet, gray-haired man checked into a Sligo, Ireland hotel under the name Peter Bergmann—a name that would later prove false.  Over the next three days, he wandered the town systematically disposing of personal belongings while evading CCTV, and keeping his movements eerily deliberate. When his body washed up dead on a local beach, investigators found no wallet, no phone, no identification—and no clues to who he really was. We retrace his final steps, examine the meticulous way he erased his identity, and explore theories ranging from espionage to terminal illness to an orchestrated suicide. The question still remains: how can a man disappear in full public view—and why, 16 years later, does Peter Bergmann still remain a ghost? Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sligo Garda Station at +353 71 9157000, or the Garda Confidential Line at 1-800-666-111. RESOURCES: "The Last Days of Peter Bergmann" (YouTube) "The Man Who Deleted His Past Before He Was Found Dead" (Francisco Garcia) (Vice) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire tore through the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. By morning, five of the Sodder children were presumed dead. But as the fires were put out, one haunting question remained: where were the bodies? In this episode, we unravel the baffling disappearance of the Sodder Children-  from missing remains and incomplete fire investigations to strange sightings, unanswered threats, and a mother who refused to accept the official story, this mystery spans decades. Was the fire an accident, or a carefully staged cover-up? And if the children survived… who took them, and why? 80 years later, there are still no answers and the yearning for a conclusion remains just as strong as ever. RESOURCES: "Mystery of Missing Children Haunts W.Va Town" (NPR, 2005) "What Happened to the Sodder Children, the Siblings Who Went Up in Smoke in a West Virginia House Fire?" (Smithsonian Magazine, 2012) "The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children" (Buzzfeed Unsolved) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

This week, we’re re-visting one of the most notorious wrongful-conviction cases in modern true crime: the story of Adnan Syed. In this episode, we unravel the whirlwind of developments since his conviction was vacated in 2022 — from the evidence (or lack thereof) that set him free after 23 years behind bars, to the legal rollercoaster that followed. After HBO dropped a brand-new fifth chapter of The Case Against Adnan Syed docuseries, the case has exploded back into the spotlight. We break down the biggest revelations from the documentary and the new forensic questions being raised. As the investigation pivots toward two alternate suspects — men long known to law enforcement but never disclosed to the defense — we explore what their alleged histories, threats, and connections could mean for finally uncovering the truth behind Hae Min Lee’s 1999 murder. RESOURCES: "Syed- Motion to Vacate- 09-14-22" (Full Document): https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDBALTIMORESAO/2022/09/14/file_attachments/2270053/Syed%20-%20Motion%20to%20Vacate%20-%2009-14-2022.pdf  "The Case Against Adnan Syed" Docuseries (2019, 2025). Available on HBO Max in the US, Available on Crave in Canada. FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In June 1992, Suzanne Streeter, her friend Stacy McCall, and Suzanne’s mother, Sherill Levitt, vanished without a trace in the early morning hours. Their home showed almost no signs of disturbance—yet a few unsettling details inside left investigators and the community searching for answers. In part two of our coverage, we explore the leading theories in this perplexing case, including the involvement of two prolific serial killers with strange and compelling connections to the disappearances. We also examine the role of a freelance journalist and amateur investigator who emerges with intriguing claims. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Sherill Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacy McCall is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS. RESOURCES: "UNSOLVED: The mysterious disappearance of Missouri's "Springfield Three"(Crime Watch Daily) "30 years after the Springfield 3 vanished, here’s what to know about the missing women cold case" (Springfield News-Leader) "30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women" (NBC News) "Three Women Vanished. More Than 30 Years Later, No One Knows What Happened" (Newsweek) "Where Are the Springfield 3? Inside the Case That Has Baffled Family and Police for 27 Years" (People) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In part one of this two-part episode, we dive into the baffling disappearance of the Springfield Three. In June 1992, Suzanne Streeter, her friend Stacy McCall, and Suzanne’s mother, Sherill Levitt, mysteriously vanished in the early morning hours—leaving behind a home that showed almost no signs of a struggle. Still, several odd details inside the house left investigators and the community puzzled. Despite decades of searches and countless theories, no definitive evidence has ever surfaced and the case remains unsolved. In part one of our discussion, we break down the timeline of that fateful night the three women disappeared and examine the early leads that leave even more questions than answers.  Anyone with information about the disappearance of Sherill Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacy McCall is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS. RESOURCES: "UNSOLVED: The mysterious disappearance of Missouri's "Springfield Three"(Crime Watch Daily) "30 years after the Springfield 3 vanished, here’s what to know about the missing women cold case" (Springfield News-Leader) "30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women" (NBC News) "Three Women Vanished. More Than 30 Years Later, No One Knows What Happened" (Newsweek) "Where Are the Springfield 3? Inside the Case That Has Baffled Family and Police for 27 Years" (People) FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

CRIME FAMILY is back!  In our first episode of season seven, we explore the shocking and deeply disputed 2011 death of 27-year-old Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg, who was found in her locked apartment with 20 stab wounds — yet her death was ultimately ruled a suicide. We walk through the chilling scene, the conflicting autopsy results, and the forensic evidence that has baffled experts and fueled public debate for more than a decade.  From the bruises on Ellen’s body to the wounds in areas she shouldn’t have been able to reach, and her parents’ relentless legal battle for answers, we examine the troubling questions that remain. Was this truly self-inflicted — or has a homicide been overlooked?  If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone—help is always available. In the U.S. and Canada, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Helpline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. RESOURCES: "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?" (Disney Plus) Report by Dr. Cyril Wecht on Autopsy Findings: https://crimetimelines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dr.-Cyril-Wecht-Report-2012.pdf FOLLOW US & SUBSCRIBE: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypodcast Facebook: Crime Family Podcast YouTube: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Get your Crime Family merch here today! Send us a text Support the show

In our season six finale, we cover the trial of Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. Once a major figure in the music industry, Diddy now faces serious allegations, including sex trafficking, assault, and other federal crimes. We break down the timeline of events — from the first civil lawsuits in 2023 to the federal raids on his homes and the growing list of accusers. We also look at what’s known so far about the government’s case, the response from Diddy’s legal team, and the latest developments from the high-profile criminal trial.  In Canada, if you or someone you know is the victim of sexual abuse, resources listed by province are available at https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by phone at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or the RAINN online chat at online.rainn.org. RESOURCES: "Timeline of the Charges against Sean Combs" (BBC) The full Criminal Indictment from the United States District Court, Southern District of New York"  "Kid Cudi Testifies at Diddy Trial about Molotov Cocktail Attack" (BBC) FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypod Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Brand-new limited edition Crime Family merch available here. Send us a text Support the show

This week, we are unlocking a bonus episode from our Patreon page. Originally available since last year for patrons only, it's now available free for everyone. We will be back with our season finale episode next week! What’s in a name? For Thomas James, his name was his downfall. A combination of bad luck, bad police work, and a bad reputation landed Thomas in jail for over 30 years for the murder of Francis McKinnon. What seemed like an open and shut case proved to be a tragic miscarriage of justice, punishing an innocent man and letting a guilty one run free. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypod Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Brand-new limited edition Crime Family merch available here. References: ABC News. Wrongfully convicted Thomas Raynard James, imprisoned for over 30 years, speaks out. May 4, 2022. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wrongfully-convicted-thomas-raynard-james-imprisoned-30-years/story?id=84448317 GQ. The Tragic Case of the Wrong Thomas James Is Finally Righted. April 28, 2022. https://www.gq.com/story/thomas-james-innocent Oxygen. Florida Man Who Spent 32 Years In Prison For Murder He Did Not Commit Savors Freedom, But Wants Compensation. July 7, 2022. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/thomas-raynard-james-wrongfully-convicted-fighting-justice The Times. Case of mistaken identity costs Thomas Raynard James 30 years in jail. April 29, 2022. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/case-of-mistaken-identity-costs-thomas-raynard-james-30-years-in-jail-7mnp5nn8v Send us a text Support the show

On May 6, 2020 in the small town of Truro, Nova Scotia, a normal spring afternoon turned into a nightmare when three-year-old Dylan Ehler vanished without a trace. One moment, he was playing in his grandmother’s backyard — the next, he was gone. Within minutes, a frantic search began, and by the end of the day, only two small rubber boots were found near a fast-moving brook. In this episode, we take a closer look at the disappearance of Dylan Ehler — a case that has haunted his family and baffled investigators for five years. We walk through the timeline of that day, examine the search efforts, and explore the controversial theories that have emerged: Was Dylan swept away by the current, or could foul play have been involved? We also unpack the ripple effects this tragedy had on the Ehler family, from their battle with online harassment to their push for legislative change with "Dylan’s Law." Join us as we piece together the heartbreaking story of a little boy who vanished in seconds — and a family still searching for answers. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Truro Police Service at 902-895-5351. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypod Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Brand-new limited edition Crime Family merch available here. Send us a text Support the show

On May 2 2025, siblings Lily, aged 6, and Jack, aged 4, disappeared from their home in rural Nova Scotia, leaving behind few clues and countless questions. The peaceful community of Lansdowne Station was shaken as search crews scoured the surrounding forest, but days later, the children remain missing. In this episode, we examine the facts of the case so far, the growing concerns from the public and the questions surrounding how two young children could vanish without a trace. As the investigation shifts direction, one thing is certain: the search for Jack and Lily is far from over. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @crimefamilypodcast TikTok: @crimefamilypod Facebook: Crime Family Podcast Email: [email protected] Brand-new limited edition Crime Family merch available here. Send us a text Support the show