Heather Quan had recently moved in with her boyfriend Ryan Waller and the two were simply spending a quiet night in on December 23, 2006 when two men invade the home, kill Heather and leave Ryan for dead. The details of what was discovered and assumed by law enforcement two days later are shocking. Assuming Ryan had murdered Heather, he is taken into custody even though he had been shot twice in the head. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Suspected Killer Turned Victim: The Tragic Death of Ryan Waller | by Nikki Young | Medium 1-ca-cr-08-0781.pdf (justia.com) Hours-Long Interrogation with Man Suspected of Murder who had 2 Bullets in his Head | by Criminal Matters | Medium Ryan Waller: A Tragic Tale of Murder and Police Misconduct (paranormalcatalog.net) News Flash • Larry Lloyd Carver Convicted for 2006 Murder of (maricopacountyattorney.org) What Happened To Ryan Waller? Footage of Murder & Shooting Mystery Solved (celebsuburb.com)

Reagan Hancock was 34 weeks pregnant with her second daughter when friend Taylor Parker took her life- all in an attempt to womb raid Reagan's baby to cover up her own web of lies and deceit she had weaving in her own life.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox New Details In Taylor Parker Trial For Reagan Hancock Murder | Crime News (oxygen.com) Timeline emerges in Taylor Parker capital murder, fetal abduction trial | KTALnews.com Reagan Hancock Death: Graphic Details at Taylor Parker Trial (lawandcrime.com) GRAPHIC: Testimony in Day 10 of Taylor Parker trial details brutal, violent attack (ktalnews.com) Death Row Information (texas.gov) Taylor Parker sentenced to death for murder of New Boston mother, unborn baby (ktalnews.com) Taylor Parker Allegedly Cut Baby Out Of Mom's Womb, Pretended Hers | Crime News (oxygen.com) Who are the women on Death Row in Texas? | Taylor Parker becomes seventh woman on Texas Death Row (ktalnews.com) Pig named Albert Einswine leads New Jersey police on chase (nypost.com)

Martin Tankleff woke up on the first day of what was supposed to be his senior year of high school only to discover his parents had been brutally murdered in his home while he slept.  Marty was taught to trust the police, so he when they told him that his father had regained consciousness long enough to identify him as the attacker, Marty being only 17 years old did not know what to do. Unfortunately, at the time the police department handling the case was corrupt and not interested into looking at potential other obvious suspects.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Marty Tankleff.org Martin Tankleff - Wikipedia Martin Tankleff: Where is the Falsely Convicted Today? (thecinemaholic.com) He Served 17 Years for Murder, Now He and the Friend Who Helped Prove His Innocence are Helping Others (people.com)

Ignacio Jordà González is better known under his screen name in the adult entertainment industry as Nacho Vidal. Vidal has led many people though a spiritual walk to their souls with the help of the dehydrated scales of the Colorado river toad (also known as other names). There is a venom on the scales that is known to have hallucinogenic properties and can be deadly. It was during a ritual that Nacho is alleged to have been the leader of, when Jose Abad tragically died due to adverse reactions from the venom. The 11 month investigation into the fashion photographers death leads them to the home of Nacho Vidal and this was not his first encounters with the law either. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Porn Star Nacho Vidal Arrested After Fatal Toad Ceremony | Crime News (oxygen.com) Nacho Vidal - Wikipedia Nacho Vidal, from 'toad drug' guru to accused of murder - Teller Report Spanish porn star held by police after man dies at his house from inhaling poisonous toad fumes (telegraph.co.uk) Spanish Porn Star Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Toad Venom Ritual – Rolling Stone Alleged "Emperor" money-laundering kingpin imprisoned without bail IMDB. "Nacho Vidal IMDB page"

This case comes with a trigger alert to child abuse. Timothy Ferguson moved in with his biological mother Shanda Vander Ark in North Shores Michigan in 2021 after not being in her care since 2012. In the summer of 2022 Timothy was found dead of malnourishment and hypothermia in the basement of his home- Shanda and her adult son Paul Ferguson had to explain to investigators, the community, a panel of jurors and themselves how exactly they could not see the danger Timothy was in weighing only 69 pounds at the time of his death. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Mother guilty of murdering special needs son (lawandcrime.com) Shanda Vander Ark Tortured Son to Death: Prosecutors (lawandcrime.com) Shanda Vander Ark gets life in prison for torturing disabled son to death (nypost.com) Mom accused of killing son had similar allegations in the past | wzzm13.com Vander Ark trial | Disturbing details of alleged torture, death | wzzm13.com Tortured Son Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement | Court TV Video 3 things to know before mom is sentenced for torturing son to death (mlive.com) Mom convicted in teen’s torture death moved to prison prior to sentencing (mlive.com) Mom who tortured son to death has parental rights to youngest child terminated - mlive.com Shanda Vander Ark wants to keep parental rights of child | wzzm13.com 'I feel like a complete failure': Mom accused of killing her teen testifies (fox17online.com) Paul Ferguson sentenced in teen brother's torture, death | wzzm13.com These 5 Stories of Amazing Times Wild Animals Who Helped Humans in Need Will Leave You Awe-Struck - One Green Planet

Jennifer Cave was a bright 21 year old with her entire life ahead of her until one night she goes out to celebrate her new job and never returns. Unable to file a missing person's report due, Jennifer's loved ones take it upon themselves to investigate her disappearance and make a gruesome discovery. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox The Preventable and Grisly Murder of Jennifer Cave | by Brianna Bennett, M.A., M.F.A. | CrimeBeat | Medium The Unexplained Death of Jennifer Cave: Laura Hall's trial ends with conviction – but no insight - News - The Austin Chronicle Murder of Jennifer Cave - Wikipedia Exploring the Life and Death of Jennifer Cave in True Crime Podcast The Orange Tree: Former UT students Tinu Thomas and Haley Butler find a history of murder on campus - Screens - The Austin Chronicle

Robert (Robbie) Brower was angry at the world- and number one on his long list of people he had a beef with, was his former attorney Mike Hostilo. Robbie was convinced Mr. Hostilo's legal advice ruined his life after he was sentenced for 5 years for assaulting another man with a hammer.  Once released Robbie was determined to seek his own justice by holding Mr. Hostilo hostage with the help of his wife Connie until he was promised  a new trial and a free and clear record. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox   Brower v. State :: 2009 :: Court of Appeals of Georgia Decisions :: Georgia Case Law :: Georgia Law :: US Law :: Justia Brower v. State :: 1998 :: Court of Appeals of Georgia Decisions :: Georgia Case Law :: Georgia Law :: US Law :: Justia BROWER v. STATE | Court of Appeals of Georgia | 01-08-1998 | www.anylaw.com The Kidnapping Story of Mike Hostilo (mikehostilolawfirm.com) Sister of sentenced woman recounts events of Hostilo hostage situation (wtoc.com) Browers found guilty - Statesboro Herald

It has been a while since we have shaken things up with a controversial case, so today Charnell is bringing to light the case of Sarah Pender- who is one of the perpetrators but makes claims that she is a victim of the Justise system. Sarah has been convicted for the murders of her roommates along with her then boyfriend Richard Hull. Although she has always admitted her guilt to not reporting the murders after the fact, she maintains that her conviction of murder is wrong and she deserves a fair trial. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Sarah Jo Pender - Wikipedia Indiana Judicial Branch: Appellate Decisions America's Most Wanted - Watch on FOX Timeline: Sarah Jo Pender's crime, escape and court battle (indystar.com) Retired prosecutor says 'female Charles Manson' deserves freedom (wrtv.com) The Indianapolis Star (indystar.com) Sarah Pender | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Georgetown students seek to exonerate Indiana prisoner Sarah Jo Pender (wrtv.com) 'I deserve to be let home,' Sarah Jo Pender said. The man who prosecuted her agrees. (yahoo.com) "Northern Illinois Shooter worked at Rockville Correctional Facility in 2007" Tribstar.com, February 15, 2008 Escaped killer tells Fox 59 about life on the run Fox 59 WXIN, November 10, 2009 Officer Arrested After Convicted Murderer Escapes From Prison theindychannel.com, August 5, 2008.

Summer Baldwin had moved to Lubbock Texas be closer with her aunt and be a successful cosmetologist. Those plans would change however on the night she met Rosendo Rodriguez- and Summer goes missing. Then when a sanitation worker in Lubbock Texas finds human remains in a suitcase at a landfill the race is on to identify the body and discover the truth about Summer's disappearance.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Texas executes Lubbock “suitcase killer” | The Texas Tribune Decade after her murder, Summer Baldwin's life coming to light with new photos and documents (everythinglubbock.com) Rosendo Rodriguez Moved to Tears During Punishment Testimony (kcbd.com) 'She deserved to live' - Remembering Summer Baldwin, 13 years after her murder (kcbd.com) Last words of a killer: Texas executes man who stuffed woman's body into luggage - ABC13 Houston "Suitcase Killer" Rosendo Rodriguez's Chilling Last Words | Law & Crime (lawandcrime.com) Watch An Exclusive First Look At The Cases Of Summer Baldwin And Joanna Rodgers | One Deadly Mistake Season 1 - Episode 3 Video (oxygen.com) 50 Most Hilarious Things Court Reporters Have Ever Recorded In Court | Bored Panda

Julio and Candra Torres were camping in the beautiful state of Oregon for their one year wedding anniversary when fate would have them meet a man who took one look at Candra and wanted her for his own. This man's actions would change the course of all of their lives forever. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Why Candra Torres Lied to Protect Her Husband's Murderer - A&E True Crime (aetv.com) Candra Torres Now: Where is Kidnapping Survivor Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Stockholm syndrome - Wikipedia Stockholm syndrome | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica Julio Torres' Murder: How Did Candra Torres' Husband Die? Who Killed Him? (thecinemaholic.com) Where is Thomas Brown Now: Is Candra Torres' Kidnapper in Jail Today? (thecinemaholic.com)

When Henry Lee Marshall finds out that his girlfriend no longer wants to see him, he won't accept that she is committed to the father of her five children, George O'Neil as a valid reason to no longer be with him. As his obsession for Martha grows, so does his hate for George. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Man sought in slaying for 9 years is arrested (tampabay.com) Henry Lee Marshall Now: Where is George O'Neill's Killer Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com) "I (Almost) Got Away with It" Got Caught in a Love Triangle (TV Episode 2011) - IMDb

Part two of the Gracie and Grant Solomon case.  This is a call to action case that currently need more media attention and investigatory action. Gracie Solomon has made public disclosure of the sexual and psychological abuse she has sustained by her father who has never been charged or investigated. Then in 2020 when her 18 year old brother Grant was killed in what the police called a tragic accident- and accident that her father was the only witness to, the family is asking for help in seeing justice brought for Grant and Gracie. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com)- sign petitions here/donate here. (1) Freedom For Gracie - YouTube CORRUPTION: What happened to Grant Solomon? on Apple Podcasts What Happened To Grant Solomon? Loved Ones Believe He May Have Been Murdered | News About Investigation Discovery & True Crime on Discovery+ | Investigation Discovery Investigation reveals Grace Christian Academy repeatedly failed to report abuse allegations (anglicanwatch.com) Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com) This Church Wants Me to Shut Up About Gracie Solomon or They'll Sue? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Should I Delete My Work to Avoid a Lawsuit? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Local supporters urge investigation into death of Grant Solomon | Local News | williamsonherald.com Former Nashville Anchor Accused of Rape and Murder | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium

This is a call to action case that currently need more media attention and investigatory action. Gracie Solomon has made public disclosure of the sexual and psychological abuse she has sustained by her father who has never been charged or investigated. Then in 2020 when her 18 year old brother Grant was killed in what the police called a tragic accident- and accident that her father was the only witness to, the family is asking for help in seeing justice brought for Grant and Gracie.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com)- sign petitions here/donate here. (1) Freedom For Gracie - YouTube CORRUPTION: What happened to Grant Solomon? on Apple Podcasts What Happened To Grant Solomon? Loved Ones Believe He May Have Been Murdered | News About Investigation Discovery & True Crime on Discovery+ | Investigation Discovery Investigation reveals Grace Christian Academy repeatedly failed to report abuse allegations (anglicanwatch.com) Freedom For Gracie | Freedom For Gracie (freedom4gracie.com) This Church Wants Me to Shut Up About Gracie Solomon or They'll Sue? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Should I Delete My Work to Avoid a Lawsuit? | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium Local supporters urge investigation into death of Grant Solomon | Local News | williamsonherald.com Former Nashville Anchor Accused of Rape and Murder | by Shannon Ashley | Honestly Yours | Medium

The conclusion to the strange Apple Valley murder and survivor story. Listen to episode 242 first.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Matthew Hoffman | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Matthew Hoffman (murderer) - Wikipedia The Twisted Story of Matthew Hoffman: The Leaf Killer of Mount Vernon, Ohio (alittlebithuman.com) The Girl in the Leaves (Berkley True Crime) by Scott, Robert (amazon.com)

Matthew Hoffman hated the world and most people in it. There was one part of life on earth that he did enjoy though and that's trees. To say he was obsessed with them would be a gross understatement. As his obsession grows, so did his distain for people.  after 4 people go missing from Apple Valley Ohio and he becomes a prime suspect, what investigators discovered while raiding his home still has them perplexed today. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Matthew Hoffman | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Matthew Hoffman (murderer) - Wikipedia The Twisted Story of Matthew Hoffman: The Leaf Killer of Mount Vernon, Ohio (alittlebithuman.com) The Girl in the Leaves (Berkley True Crime) by Scott, Robert (amazon.com)

Today we have an update for you on the Morgan Patton case which you know is dear to our hearts- and an interview with P.I. Tim Corbett as he discusses his year in review and cold cases and murder for hire cases he has helped solved this year! Interview completed with Tim Corbett 12/11/2023. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox

Lin Russell was walking her two young daughters down a country road when she and the girls were suddenly attacked by an assailant wielding a claw hammer. One child, Josie does survive miraculously but with severe head trauma. Not one, but two juries have convicted a man for these crimes although he still claims his innocence today.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon The Russell murders: is Michael Stone in prison for a brutal crime he didn’t commit? | UK criminal justice | The Guardian Who is Josie Russell and where is she now? – The Sun | The Sun Michael Stone (criminal) - Wikipedia https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox

You asked...and we delivered. In this special episode of Crime Curious we are taking a week off from giving you a crime story and instead giving you an interview with....us. Get to know Charnell and Megan through an interview delivered by one of our best friends....Brain Bath Jason. There are times of great laughter and total seriousness but after this you will know about who we are and what motivates our lives. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox

This is what it is like to be a crime curious Patreon member! While we are on vacation this week, we are giving you an episode that was previously only available to Patreon members. Although this is a well known case (which is not typically the kind of cases we cover) we think with the in depth research Megan did you will still learn a lot from this episode. If you are interested in supporting our work and gaining access to hundreds of bonus content click the link below! Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox

Jessica Pelley was just a 9 year old girl living in Lakeville Indiana when she went to a friends house for the weekend only to come home and learn her entire family had been murdered while she was away. You might think you know this story from other sources, but in our exclusive interview with Jessi and author of her memoir, (I am Jessica) Jamie Collins, we promise here is where you hear the real story. You can find a link to the book below.  I Am Jessica: A Survivor's Powerful Story of Healing and Hope by Jamie Collins, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) Interview completed with Jessi Toronjo and Jamie Collins. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious  Music By: Michael Drzewiecki  Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox