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Jamie and Kristy revisit the disappearance of Alexandria “Ali” Lowitzer with her mother, Jo Ann (Hope for Ali),Help Find Alexandria Lowitzer - Missing Person emphasizing that Ali has been missing since April 2010 from Spring, Texas. They recap that 16-year-old Ali left home after school to walk less than a quarter mile to the Burger Barn to pick up her paycheck and never returned, and discuss concerns about the restaurant’s surveillance footage, employment practices, and law enforcement's investigation. Jo Ann shares a newer detail that Ali may have been seen partway to the Burger Barn, advises families to document everything and preserve fingerprints/DNA, and explains how misinformation impacts families. She asks supporters to share posts, follow Hope for Ali, and highlights her missing-persons advocacy events and support group. Support Ali's Case:  Help Find Alexandria Lowitzer - Missing Person (20+) Facebook (Hope For Ali) https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeforali2010?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy return for part two of their Willie Pickton series, recapping his Port Coquitlam pig farm, Piggy’s Palace parties, and the failed attempted-murder case involving survivor Sandra Gail Ringwald. They discuss decades of missing women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and highlight several victims’ backgrounds, including Andrea Jones-Berry, Serena Abbotsway, Marnie Fry, Georgina Faith Pappin, Mona Lee Wilson, and Brenda Ann Wolfe. The episode covers how a tip about illegal firearms led to a search warrant, discovery of victims’ belongings and human remains, and an undercover jail confession in which Pickton claimed 49 victims. They describe key witnesses and testimony, the massive forensic search, Pickton’s 2007 conviction for six second-degree murders, the staying of other charges, his 2024 death in prison, and ongoing speculation that he had help. Sources: Prime Video: The Pig Farm On the Farm Audiobook by Stevie Cameron https://kardiacmusic.com/robert-willi... Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

We’re coming at you midweek with a crucial episode because our good friend David Keck is back in the SWAC studio! For those of you who dig way back into our archives, you know David is from Knoxville, Tennessee—where major, historic news just broke. In 1995, 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer was tragically murdered in Knoxville by 18-year-old Christa Pike, along with Tadaryl Shipp (17) and Shadolla Peterson (18). Christa Pike went on to become the youngest woman sentenced to death in modern U.S. history. Fast forward 30 years to right now: Tennessee set Krista Pike’s execution for late 2026. What was supposed to be the state's first execution of a woman in two centuries turned into a horrific, botched medical disaster involving failed IV lines, third-degree chemical burns, and a emergency transport to Vanderbilt ICU. #ChristaPike #TrueCrime #KnoxvilleTN #SpeculatingWildlyAboutCrime #BotchedExecution #TennesseeNews #TrueCrimeCommunity #DeathRow #ColleenSlemmer #SWAC #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeSystem #TrueCrimeDiscussion In this episode, Jamie, Christy, and David dive deep into: ● The 1995 Knoxville Job Corps murder and the real story behind Colleen Slemmer. ● Why Krista received the death penalty while her 17-year-old co-defendant got life. ● The legal gray area of childhood trauma, bipolar disorder, and mitigation evidence in court. ● The horrifying details of the botched lethal injection attempts in Nashville and the sudden resignation of the executioner. ● Can a broken judicial system ever truly offer rehabilitation, or is it purely retributive? Sources: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5991669/failed-execution-christa-pike-tennessee- reporter-witness ● Check out David’s Podcast: Surviving-ish https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surviving-ish- podcast/id1572182113?i=1000739625801 Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy introduce a new “SWAC Gets Serial” episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime (with a brief entertainment-only disclaimer and a Patreon shout-out to Cheryl) and begin Part 1 of their coverage of Canadian serial killer Robert William Pickton. Kristy discusses insights from the book On the Farm by Stevie Cameron and explains how women—many sex workers and drug-addicted—vanished from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside while warnings about Pickton and his farm went unaddressed, highlighting RCMP failures and victim stigma. The episode covers Pickton’s upbringing on a filthy Port Coquitlam pig farm, family dynamics, and an incident where a hit-and-run victim drowned after being dragged into a ditch. They describe the brothers’ later “Piggy’s Palace Good Time Society” parties and Pickton’s method of luring vulnerable women to the farm, ending with the 1997 assault of Sandra Gail Ringwald and how charges were dropped after threats. Kristy previews that Part 2 will cover the investigation, arrests, and trial. Sources: Prime Video: The Pig Farm On the Farm Audiobook by Stevie Cameron https://kardiacmusic.com/robert-willie-pickton-the-pig-farm-murders Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy take a break from true crime with “SWAC Unhinged: Valley Edition,” joined by special guest David Keck from the Surviving ISH podcast, to discuss Bravo’s The Valley as a spinoff of Vanderpump Rules (itself a spinoff of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills). They share how their different Bravo entry points shaped their reactions, debate how Season 1 leaned too heavily on kids as storylines, and highlight why Jasmine stood out in emotional and important moments. The trio names favorite and least favorite cast members (with strong feelings about Jax), then counts down memorable moments from Seasons 1–3, including Big Bear drama, Schwartz and Lala one-liners, Jesse and Michelle’s breakup, Zach’s petty humor, and Kristen and Luke’s engagement, before teasing a deeper follow-up on heavier themes covered on Surviving ISH. Sources: https://www.bravotv.com/the-valley https://www.bravotv.com/watch-what-happens-live Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy are joined by Kevin from the Midnight Mystery Archive & The Halls of Mediocrity Podcasts to revisit the 1998 disappearance of 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley from Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas. They discuss Kevin’s extensive, interview-driven coverage and critique how the cruise line and investigators handled the case, including delayed announcements, a lack of protocols, room cleaning, and limited evidence preservation before the FBI arrived. The conversation reviews key timeline points from Amy’s last known movements, debates the low likelihood of an overboard scenario, and highlights multiple post-disappearance sightings (including Lori and Crystal’s elevator account, Elizabeth Lewis at the Viking Lounge, Bill Hefner, Dave Carmichael, and Judy Ovira in Barbados connected to the “Jaz” photo). They examine suspect Alister Douglas’s alleged timeline inconsistencies, and urge tips be submitted via amybradleyismissing.com. Sources: amybradleyismissing.com MidnightMysteryArchive - YouTube Links: Halls of Mediocrity - YouTube Echo 1953 (The Hollis Files, #1) by Kevin Hall | Goodreads Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy continue the John McAfee story after the 2012 murder of his neighbor Gregory Faull in Belize, where McAfee was a person of interest but never formally charged amid limited investigative resources. They cover McAfee’s elaborate efforts to flee and deceive authorities, including disguises, a body double, a photo that revealed his location via coordinates, an illegal boat trip to Guatemala, an arrest, and a faked heart attack that helped him avoid immediate deportation. Back in the U.S., he returned to drugs and sex workers, met and later married Janice, made a notorious “uninstall McAfee” video, was arrested for a DUI in 2015, and ran for president in 2016. The episode culminates in his 2019 tax-evasion trouble, flight by yacht, arrest in Spain in 2020, and reported suicide in a Spanish prison in June 2021—alongside speculation fueled by a claim that he called someone after his death saying he faked it. Sources:  Who Is John McAfee? ‘Running With the Devil’ Doc Digs Into His Life and Death - Netflix Tudum  John McAfee - Wikipedia  "20/20" The Rise and Fall of John McAfee (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb  Plan Your Fall Getaway at Over 30 Hotel Brands  133: Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John MacAfee  Coin Bros "THE MCAFEE EFFECT" (Official Music Video)  Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy cover the early life and escalating chaos of John McAfee, founder of McAfee Antivirus, from his abusive childhood and rumored lies about his father’s death to his rapid rise in the tech world, creation of antivirus software after the Brain virus, and becoming wealthy before selling his shares for $100 million. After divorcing and leaving his family, McAfee’s life spirals into drugs, reckless spending, and legal trouble, leading him to relocate to Belize in 2008, where he lives lavishly, pursues questionable ventures, and grows increasingly paranoid and armed. After McAfee’s nine dogs are poisoned, his neighbor Greg Faull is found murdered with a close-range gunshot and taser marks, and McAfee becomes the prime suspect amid an unsolved investigation. Tune in next week for Part 2 as the story continues with McAfee on the run and more developments. Sources: Who Is John McAfee? ‘Running With the Devil’ Doc Digs Into His Life and Death - Netflix Tudum  John McAfee - Wikipedia  "20/20" The Rise and Fall of John McAfee (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb  Plan Your Fall Getaway at Over 30 Hotel Brands  133: Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John MacAfee  Coin Bros "THE MCAFEE EFFECT" (Official Music Video)  Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy from Speculating Wildly About Crime announces a break from true crime for a crossover appearance on David’s podcast, Surviving-ish, and invites listeners to find the episode on podcast platforms. On Surviving-ish, David welcomes Jamie and Kristy, shares how he and Jamie connected through the true crime podcast community and the evolution of SWAC, and highlights David’s prior guest spot on their show. They discuss the challenges of boundaries and people-pleasing in work and life, the importance of putting yourself first, and how Kristy joining SWAC strengthened the show as the broader group moved on to other projects.  Find David:  https://www.youtube.com/@ishpodcast/videos https://open.spotify.com/show/1UpiuBrBrsaxilRYEhNBU0 Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy cover the case of 27-year-old Margaret “Kay Alana” Turner in Harris County, Texas. After COVID-related PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and recent medication changes, Kay Alana appeared disoriented and sleep-deprived, sent concerning messages, and drove around Texas seeking places to sleep. In Tomball, residents called law enforcement after she was found in a driveway; body cam footage shows a chaotic encounter where she fled, crashed through fences, and ran into dense woods, while deputies made derogatory comments and pursued charges. Her family tried to file a missing person report but were told she was a fugitive, which limited search resources. On April 19, 2024, remains were found about 900 feet from where her car was last seen and were confirmed as Kay Alana on April 24, 2024; the medical examiner found no foul play and no official cause of death. Sources: Bodycam footage: Kay-Alana Turner Bodycam Footage  Kay Singing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoTzv2NvKqO/?igsh=MTdqNWwzdzB6OGs0Yw==  Affects of body on both drugs: Ritalin + Zoloft: Can You Take Them Together?  Body without sleep: Sleep Deprivations Stages: What They Mean  Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy conclude their interview with Newburgh Heights Police Chief Majoy about the Kurt Sova case, focusing on rumors and the department’s current findings. The Chief explains why claims about “people from Detroit,” a homeless man’s prediction, and theories that Kurt was dragged from the party house could not be validated, noting key witnesses and polygraphs supported the account that Kurt and Sam left the house and Sam later returned for his coat. He addresses how Kurt’s family could have searched the ravine yet missed the body due to distance from the path and high weeds. The Chief critiques the 1981 autopsy’s vague cause of death, discusses reviewing it with a modern medical examiner, and explains why exhumation likely wouldn’t yield new evidence. His opinion is that Kurt likely was not murdered, suggesting intoxication, exposure/hypothermia, or an unknown medical issue as possibilities. The case remains open but inactive, and police still follow tips and encourage anyone with information to contact Newburgh Heights Police or submit anonymously. Submit Leads to Kurts Case Here: Sova - Ohio Attorney General Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy revisit the 1981 death of 17-year-old Kurt Sova, found in a Newburgh Heights, Ohio ravine after disappearing from a party, and share an interview with Chief John Majoy about the case. Majoy explains how the case was reopened years later after a box of records was found during a station move, leading to a partnership with Tiffin University, a tip line, and Crime Stoppers involvement. He critiques the original 1981 investigation as incomplete and discusses modern investigative practices that weren’t used then. Majoy describes re-interviewing and polygraphing key figures, including last-known companion Sam Carroll (whom he says was eliminated and later died), the homeowner, and others, and addresses leads involving “Tank,” the Cavett case similarities, the “Franco” van sighting, and other Unsolved Mysteries-related claims as unsubstantiated. Please don't forget to tune in next week for part 2 of 2, and our conclusion! Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

On this week's episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, Jamie and Kristy conclude their two-part investigation into the mysterious death of Joann Romain Matouk. In this episode, they will discuss the discovery of her body 70 days after she disappeared from outside St. Paul Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. They also explore the troubling questions surrounding the official ruling of suicide, including the condition of Joann's clothing and boots after being found nearly 35 miles away on the Canadian side of the Detroit River. They will then get into some very interesting and conflicting autopsy opinions, as well as evidence that was never tested or was discarded. And of course, will discuss the family's long-running fight to have the investigation reopened. Later on in the episode, potential suspects are discussed along with the theories that continue to fuel debate more than a decade later. While Joann's death remains officially classified as a suicide, her family continues to maintain that she was the victim of homicide and has spent years seeking answers they believe have never been fully investigated. So tell us, what is your theory? Sources: Joann Matouk Romain Case WebsiteUnsolved Mysteries – Joann Romain Episode (IMDb)ClickOnDetroit – New Revelations in Joann Romain's Mysterious Death"no one knows" Podcast by Liv Morgan (Spotify)Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy introduce the two-part case of Joanne Matouk Romain, a 55-year-old devout Catholic from affluent Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, who vanished on January 12, 2010 and was later found deceased. After a long day that began with a family court proceeding in Detroit, Joanne dropped her son Michael off, stopped for gas, then arrived late to a prayer service at St. Paul’s Catholic Church and left within 10–15 minutes. Witnesses mention a brief car alarm, and later police found the Lexus abandoned and locked near the church, with reports of footprints toward the lake. The episode highlights conflicting timelines, a rapid Coast Guard response and unsuccessful overnight water search, questions about a suicide theory given conditions and circumstances, and oddities involving Joanne’s purse, missing keys, and how keys later appeared with no clear record. Sources: https://joannmatoukromain.com https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12924500/  Unsolved Mysteries https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/05/14/new-revelations-in-a-grosse-pointe-womans-mysterious-death/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4DGvwblkz66PzhZf3bywcZ?si=4e16b710e33740d0 Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC

Jamie and Kristy share a SWAC Snack with recent updates on three missing-person cases they’ve previously covered: Jodi Huisentruit, Brian Shaffer, and Tracy Ocasio. They discuss renewed attention in the Jodi Huisentruit case, including a private investigator receiving tips and circumstantial information leading to one or two suspects and prompting new searches, while urging anyone with information to contact Mason City, Iowa Police. For Brian Shaffer, they clarify his credit card balance was tied to transferring debt to a new card and report police confirmed Douglas Barry as a name previously provided as a lead; they encourage anyone who knows him to contact Columbus Police and note a possible Netflix documentary is in development. They also cover renewed searches in the Tracy Ocasio case around Lake Apopka and nearby waterways and ask for tips to be reported to Ocoee Police. Sources: Tracy Ocasio search: 17 years later, high-tech teams hit Lake Apopka waters to look for missing Ocoee woman | FOX 35 Orlando New Leads Emerge In Jodi Huisentruit's Disappearance Case (20+) Brian Shaffer Dead Or Alive Podcast | Facebook Support the show Join our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | Facebook Follow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257) Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/) Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Link to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube  (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD) Music licensed from Premium Beat Groovy by INPLUSMUSIC