Beyond the Ferns

Susie Winn
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True crime podcast by Susie Winn

  1. 4D AGO

    Mistletoe Mayhem - The Christmas Eve Disappearance of the Sodder Children

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    52 min

  2. DEC 13

    Mistletoe Mayhem - The Anderson Family Murders

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    51 min

  3. DEC 8

    BONUS - Safety Tips & Tricks

    Safety Tricks & Tips 101: Protecting Yourself at Home, Out in the World, and Online (not an exhaustive list*) In this special safety-focused episode of Beyond the Ferns, I break down practical, real-world tools for staying safe—because if this podcast has taught us anything, it’s that dangerous people and situations exist and unfortunately, they live alongside us in this world! Whether you’re settling in at home, heading out for errands, or navigating the digital world, there are simple steps you can take to stay aware, prepared, and protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  4. DEC 6

    Mistletoe Mayhem - The Hitchhiker Crimes of John Villarreal

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    45 min

  5. NOV 29

    46. The Controversial Case of Byron Smith & the Murders of Nick Brady and Hailie Kifer

    In this week's episode, we are headed to Minnesota covering the controversial case of Byron Smith and the murders of Nick and Hailie. Byron Smith was a retired security engineer living a quiet, isolated life in Little Falls, Minnesota—a man who kept to himself and had grown increasingly uneasy after a string of break-ins at his home. On Thanksgiving Day 2012, that unease collided with the actions of two teenagers. Nick and Haile were known in their community as typical teens—inseparable, always driving around town together, and bonded in a way that felt more like siblings than cousins. Around noon on Thanksgiving, the pair entered Smith’s home through a window, unaware that Byron was inside the house when they stepped in. What happened next inside that quiet basement staircase would become one of the most controversial and widely debated self-defense cases in Minnesota’s history. From Byron's detailed home audio recordings to the community’s shock at the teenagers’ deaths, the case sparked intense questions about fear, boundaries, premeditation, and the limits of “defending your home.” The story that unfolded in the aftermath—through interviews, recovered security footage, and hours of audio—left the public deeply divided on what truly happened in that dark, silent house on Thanksgiving Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  6. NOV 22

    45. The Tinder App Murder of Sydney Loofe

    In this week's episode, I will be covering the Tinder App Murder of Sydney Loofe. In November 2017, 24-year-old Sydney Loofe from Lincoln, Nebraska went on a date with someone she met through Tinder. After posting a cheerful Snapchat about getting ready, she vanished the next day. Her sudden disappearance — leaving behind her car, wallet, and even her beloved cat — immediately alarmed her family and friends. As investigators retraced Sydney’s final steps, digital evidence quickly pointed toward two individuals she had met through the app. Their movements, purchases, and online activity set off major red flags, leading to nationwide headlines and an intense search. The investigation uncovered a deeply disturbing pattern of deception and manipulation. Over several weeks, detectives pieced together phone records, surveillance footage, and online data that tied the suspects to Sydney’s disappearance. What followed was one of Nebraska’s most shocking and heavily debated criminal trials, raising questions about online safety, coercion, and the dangers of meeting strangers through dating apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  7. NOV 19

    44. Q&A Part II - Beyond the Ferns Pod!

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    15 min

  8. NOV 15

    43. Q&A - Beyond the Ferns Pod!

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    22 min
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About

True crime podcast by Susie Winn

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  • Creator
    Susie Winn
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Beyond the Ferns
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Ferns

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