Degrees of Crime: A True Crime Breakdown with a Twist

Alyssa and LaTanya

Listen to a deep dive into crimes past and present. Details on those committing these acts, the victims, their families, and the effects left behind. Bringing crime to a human level is the purpose. Let's bring crime to the family table.

  1. 5 HRS AGO

    The Clery Act

    “I couldn’t believe this could happen to my wonderful child… it looked so safe” Connie Clery No parent expects when they send their child back to school after their first spring break that they would not even a week later receive the most devastating news. That sadly was the reality faced by Connie and Howard Clery when they sent their only daughter back to the “secure” and “safe” Lehigh University campus not too far from their Bryn Mawr suburb neighborhood. And we’re informed by police that just days after returning to campus, Jeanne Clery lost her life right in a place that she should have been protected. Join us as we discuss the case of Jeanne Clery and her parents’ pursuit for change. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2016/04/15/tragedy-that-gave-birth-to-clery-act/82811052/# https://www.clerycenter.org/about https://www.thesetonian.com/article/2017/04/the-clery-act-an-inside-look-at-josoph-henry https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/pa-supreme-court/1316994.html https://clery.ucmerced.edu/jeanne-clery-act#:~:text=Clery%20Act%20History,University%20experienced%2038%20violent%20events. https://medium.com/@chelsealynnqueen94/the-jeanne-clery-case-and-the-birth-of-the-clery-act-4b39d1625992

    1h 3m

  2. OCT 3

    What happened at Delta State? #TreyReed

    Join us this episode as we delve into the facts, the doubts, and the implications. This episode offers insights into mental health, historic reflections and a conversation not to settle the case, but to honor the life at its center and push for truth. 4. https://thegrio.com/2025/09/15/black-student-found-hanging-from-tree-on-at-delta-state-university/ https://people.com/body-black-student-found-hanging-tree-college-campus-11810983 https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/09/16/coroner-addresses-broken-bones-in-hanging-at-delta-state-university-in-ms/86177280007/# https://www.bet.com/article/6phx3w/delta-state-university-student-found-hanging-from-a-tree-on-campus-in-mississippi https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-news-trey-reed-and-brandon-white-two-men-found-hanging-in-mississippi-on-same-day-suspicious-deaths-stun-state/amp_articleshow/123926313.cms Trey Reed Autopsy Results Released: Death Ruled Suicide - Newsweek Hate crime stats: https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statistics https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/learn-about-hate-crimes https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/civil-rights/hate-crimes Suicide stats: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db450.htm https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.955008/full Orgins of Strange Fruit https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/the-story-behind-billie-holidays-strange-fruit/17738/ https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/aug/7

    1h 17m

  3. SEP 26

    Kayla Noonan - A Tragedy in Vermont

    Kayla Noonan moved to Burlington, Vermont, to pursue her education at the University of Vermont. Despite the challenges that many students faced in a new environment, she flourished, radiating joy to all those around her. Her promising future was tragically taken from her in a senseless act of violence. Leaving an abusive relationship poses significant risks, as it puts the victim at risk of life-threatening situations. Join us as we discuss a tragic case of IPV and its implications for those experiencing such violence. https://vtdigger.org/2022/08/12/a-blazing-flame-extinguished-mentors-remember-burlington-homicide-victim-kayla-noonan/ https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/26/uvm-student-fatally-shot-murder-suicide-knew-assailant-several-years/?outputType=amp https://www.stepsvt.org/kayla https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/26/uvm-student-fatally-shot-murder-suicide-knew-assailant-several-years/ https://people.com/crime/u-vermont-student-murdered-friend-seriously-injured-by-man-who-then-turned-gun-on-himself/ Vermont Abuse statistics https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/improving-domestic-violence-responses-in-vermont-2/ OJP https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/jr000250.pdf Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence What policy makers can do https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/nine-ways-policymakers-can-improve-domestic-violence-response Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence/art-20048397 Legal Options https://www.findlaw.com/family/domestic-violence/stopping-domestic-violence.html Kayla Noonan Fund https://www.stepsvt.org/kayla University of Vermont Demographics https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/university-of-vermont/student-life/diversity/#ethnic_diversity

    1h 4m

  4. SEP 18

    #JusticeforJayLee

    In the early morning hours, before the sun barely touched the sky, a light left this world. Jimmie “JayLee” simply wanted to have fun, maybe create a memory he could share with friends over brunch. It seemed insignificant for a 20-year-old college student, who thought he would go over, he would hook up (hope it was good) and leave the memory for college stories. But life rarely follows such simple patterns. And Jay Lee would never make it back to his apartment leaving his family on the hunt for justice. Join us while we dive into a case of secrets coming to light. https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/Trend/public/#/answer/1/101/trend/-1/-1/-1/-1 https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/28/prosecutors-revel-new-details-jimmie-jay-lees-death-tim-herrington-denied-bond/# https://oxfordeagle.com/2025/02/05/after-2-1-2-years-jimmy-jay-lees-remains-have-been-found/ https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/06/10/sheldon-timothy-herrington-jr-jimmie-jay-lee-murder-trial-change-of-venue-in-mississippi/84131695007/ https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5226620/mississippi-gay-student-killing https://www.wlbt.com/2025/06/11/capital-muder-re-trial-timothy-herrington-jr-will-take-place-new-location-judge-decides/ https://wreg.com/news/family-wants-justice-after-jimmie-jay-lees-remains-found/ https://www.mississippifreepress.org/missing-um-student-jay-lees-body-found-at-well-known-carroll-county-dumping-site/ https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/tampering-with-evidence-charge-dropped-jimmie-jay-lee/522-1eb2689c-8f77-481f-8de9-ea7ec5985f42 https://www.mississippifreepress.org/missing-um-student-jay-lees-body-found-at-well-known-carroll-county-dumping-site/ https://www.wlbt.com/2025/02/28/prosecutors-revel-new-details-jimmie-jay-lees-death-tim-herrington-denied-bond/# Venue change: https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-11/chapter-11/change-of-venue/section-11-11-51/ Arrest warrant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrest_warrant Mistrial: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2024/12/12/2022-case-ole-miss-student-jimmie-jay-lee-death-ends-what-does-mistrial-mean/76944248007/

    1h 16m

  5. APR 22

    Shoot the Sh*t: The End?

    Join us for the final episode of this season of Crime At the Family Table. We talk current events and some true crime updates. Life was life -ing hard so we cut things short this season but we are so grateful for everyone still tuning in year after year! We appreciate you all and we hope to see you next season for the new, the real and the improved!

    1h 44m

  6. MAR 28

    101 Days of “Freedom”-Thomas Knight

    In this episode, we examine the life of Thomas Knight, a man whose violent crimes kept him on death row for almost 40 years. We begin with his final moments on January 7, 2014, just before he is executed. From there, we explore the crime that brought him to death row, as well as a daring escape attempt that nearly allowed him to avoid justice. Join us for a chilling case of murder, punishment, and the relentless pursuit of justice. https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1981/59741-0.html https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-who-killed-miami-couple-prison-guard-scheduled-to-die/1932136/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-florida-execution/florida-death-row-inmate-wins-stay-hearing-on-new-execution-drug-idUSBRE9AH19320131118/?feedType=RSS&virtualBrandChannel=11563 https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/01/07/Florida-executes-triple-killer-Thomas-Knight/58891389145075/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fla-man-executed-killed-couple-prison-guard/# https://web.archive.org/web/20140705190715/http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/06/3855677/miami-killer-to-be-executed-tuesday.html https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/content/download/364342/file/03-631_ans.pdf https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1981/59741-0.htm https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/thomas-knight-execution-florida_n_4555574?ri18n=true&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9jb25zZW50LnlhaG9vLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADmAVhyBf2AQX8st9yvshVtONlAb03KzvBzs1E-dM6R955j7m90bcnOv5uRcWHVQJ1Rec4Fazhd7AGYJnNM_SquLAjCpdKeFWSrixAJ6wvmPdEtAq19qgYdTDsTkIaHNnvAo9T34AAxKQk90z34diyok9f1obEf5SWGqaF6QuU9Y https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-who-killed-miami-couple-prison-guard-scheduled-to-die/1932136/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256677124/thomas-otis-knight https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m1/muhammad-askari-photos.htm

    1 hr

  7. MAR 21

    New Life Who Dis?

    Join the crew this week as we discuss the case of Walter Lee Parman....or is it Mike Noble?

    40 min

  8. FEB 28

    498 - Edwin Ernesto Rivera-Garcia

    This week’s episode we take a look at Edwin Ernesto Rivera-Garcia, a man who at first glance does not look like he belongs on the FBIs radar. However, his motive for committing the act that led him to be added to FBI Most Wanted list he carries inked on his skin. Join us as we dive into the case that unfolded on a beautiful Colorado mountain in 2011. https://www.denverpost.com/2013/03/14/fbi-colorado-fugitive-wanted-in-jeffco-slaying-likely-in-el-salvador/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2301137/Edwin-Ernesto-Rivera-Gracias-Suspected-murderer-FBIs-wanted-list-arrested.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/27/fbi-most-wanted-fugitive-surrenders/2026553/ https://www.cnn.com/2013/03/14/justice/fbi-most-wanted-fugitive/index.html https://www.policemag.com/special-units/news/15337439/fbi-adds-ms-13-member-to-top-fugitive-list https://kdvr.com/news/fbi-says-most-wanted-suspect-wanted-in-2011-murder-captured-2/ https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2011/09/01/3-denver-residents-suspected-in-murder/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/colorado-fugitive-edwin-ernesto-rivera-gracias-newest-addition/story?id=18724774 https://abcnews.go.com/US/colorado-fugitive-edwin-ernesto-rivera-gracias-newest-addition/story?id=18724774 https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2013-mar-28-la-na-nn-top-ten-criminal-20130328-story.html MS-13 https://youtu.be/q8p_T79MQXw?si=mnHLHpSIYoH_1lAc

    45 min
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