Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast

Michael and Alyssa McFarland
  • 5.0 (10)
  • True Crime

We are dedicated to sharing the stories of the victims and families that have experienced tragic losses or events. We want their stories heard by as many people as possible so as to never forget them and what they meant to the people in their lives. If you have questions about an episode or would like us to consider a new case, please contact us through Facebook or email us at tragedyatruecrimepodcast@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago

    S2E44 - Remembering Crystal McCrory: The Stories, the Laughter, and Jana’s Fight for Change

    John Davis, Jana’s ex-husband, knew Crystal McCrory well and joins us to share a more personal side of Crystal and the family. John shares some fun stories and favorite memories of Crystal and Jana, giving us a chance to hear about Crystal as a person beyond the tragedy and questions surrounding her death. He also reflects on Jana’s determination to keep fighting for answers, push for change, and advocate for other families facing similar struggles. It’s a conversation filled with memories, laughter, reflection, and a look at the fight Jana continues in Crystal’s name. Music License - OJTGX2FW8C8JGVA1 Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E44 - Remembering Crystal McCrory: The Stories, the Laughter, and Jana’s Fight for Change

  2. 6d ago

    S2E43 - Jack Fox Is Back: The 7 Minute Interview in the Crystal McCrory Case

    Jack Fox is back to take another look at the Crystal McCrory case. This time, we review a seven-minute interview between Crystal’s husband, Tony, and law enforcement on the day Crystal died. We break down what was asked, what was said, and what stands out about such a brief interview during the earliest hours of the investigation into a death that was ultimately ruled a suicide. We also discuss our recent conversation with the parish sheriff whose office is responsible for the case. Rather than avoiding questions about the investigation, the sheriff was willing to speak with us and expressed openness to having other groups or agencies independently review the case. What can we learn from those first seven minutes, and could an independent set of eyes help answer some of the questions that remain surrounding Crystal McCrory’s death? YouTube Interview Recording - https://youtu.be/_TXxXmoqKR8?si=s1BgE9MgQMrNuAiQ As with all cases, all parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law Music License - 9SLBEDAHVSK3BRMX Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E43 - Jack Fox Is Back: The 7 Minute Interview in the Crystal McCrory Case

  3. Sep 2

    S2E42 - Crystal McCrory: The Questions That May Never Be Answered

    We sit down with private investigator Lindsey Smith, who has been working on the Crystal McCrory case and supporting Jana throughout the process. Lindsey shares her perspective on the investigation, the evidence, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround Crystal’s death. She also discusses the difficult reality facing Crystal’s family: after everything that has been uncovered, some questions may never have definitive answers, and the full truth of what happened to Crystal may never be known.  Music License - KOYVHIZCDGBXA1K1 Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E42 - Crystal McCrory: The Questions That May Never Be Answered

  4. Aug 28

    S2E41 - Beside Her Through It All: The Crystal McCrory Story Through Scott’s Eyes

    Scott Lautigar, Jana’s husband, joins us to share what it has been like to walk beside her following the death of Crystal McCrory. He discusses the impact this journey has had on their lives, his thoughts on the investigation, and what he has learned about supporting someone through grief, frustration, and unanswered questions. Scott also offers advice to those standing beside someone they love during unimaginable loss and reminds us that tragedy affects not only those searching for answers, but the people who support them along the way. Music License - UOTY22C5PRHZ2XPQ Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E41 - Beside Her Through It All: The Crystal McCrory Story Through Scott’s Eyes

  5. Aug 21

    S2E40 - Keeping Crystal Alive: Lee Hickey on Friendship, Stories, and the Skills to Seek the Truth

    In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with author and longtime friend of Crystal McCrory, Lee Hickey. Lee takes us beyond the case files and unanswered questions to introduce us to the Crystal she knew. She shares how their friendship began, the memories they created together, and the heartfelt stories that only those closest to Crystal can keep alive in her absence. We also explore Lee’s work as an author and discuss the ideas behind her books, including how observation, critical thinking, and investigative skills can be developed and strengthened. It’s a conversation about looking deeper, asking better questions, and learning to recognize the details that others may overlook. But at the heart of this episode is Crystal. Cases can become consumed by evidence, timelines, theories, and questions about what happened. Lee reminds us that before Crystal became the subject of an investigation, she was a friend, a person with a personality, a history, and people who loved her. This episode helps preserve that part of Crystal’s story—the part no case file could ever fully capture. Music License - D2RQD0ZOGMGN3WYK Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E40 - Keeping Crystal Alive: Lee Hickey on Friendship, Stories, and the Skills to Seek the Truth

  6. Aug 14

    S2E39 - A Sister's Fight: Jana Guyewski-Lautigar and the Search for Answers in Crystal McCrory's Death

    In this episode of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast, we sit down with Jana Guyewski-Lautigar, sister of Crystal McCrory, for a conversation about Crystal's death and the fight for answers that has consumed the years since. Jana takes us back to the moment she first learned that Crystal was dead and shares what she remembers about the reactions of the people around her in those first confusing hours and days. She describes when the questions began, why those questions wouldn't go away, and how trying to understand what happened to her sister eventually grew into an enormous collection of reports, records, photographs, correspondence, and other information related to the case. That case file has become part of Jana's mission. She has shared what she's collected with investigators, journalists, podcasters, experts, and virtually anyone willing to take a serious look at Crystal's story.  We also talk candidly about Jana's experiences seeking help from law enforcement—where she believes officials have listened, where she believes they haven't, and what she still wants authorities to do. Crystal's death was initially deemed a suicide, while subsequent public accounts have reported that the manner of death was later changed to undetermined. But this conversation is about more than a case file. It's about a sister who refuses to allow Crystal to become just another name attached to a closed folder. Jana tells us what she continues to advocate for, why she believes there is still work to be done, and what justice for Crystal would mean to her and her family. This is Jana's story of persistence, advocacy, and a promise to keep asking questions in the name of Crystal McCrory. Music License - 7SRH4X4NYIC9LWWU Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E39 - A Sister's Fight: Jana Guyewski-Lautigar and the Search for Answers in Crystal McCrory's Death

  7. Aug 7

    S2E38 - Crystal McCrory: The Questions That Started It All

    Every investigation begins with a single question. In this episode, we take our first look at the death of Crystal McCrory, introducing the known facts of the case and examining the details that immediately caught our attention. As we walk through the timeline, we discuss several aspects of the investigation that raised questions for us, from the handling of evidence to the circumstances surrounding Crystal's death. While we're not drawing conclusions, we are identifying the areas that deserve a closer look as this series unfolds. We also introduce many of the voices you'll hear throughout this investigation, including family members, friends, investigators, and experts who will help us better understand both Crystal's life and the investigation that followed her death. Each conversation adds another piece to a story that is far more complex than it first appears. This is where the journey begins. Join us as we start asking the questions that continue to surround Crystal McCrory's case and begin searching for the answers. Music License - YSNFFR28GFO9XRAX, LDEEGP5XCHWS0FAY Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E38 - Crystal McCrory: The Questions That Started It All

  8. Aug 2

    S2E36 - BONUS - A Community Built on Justice: Milestones, Case Updates & What's Next

    This episode is all about you—the incredible community that has helped transform Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast into something far greater than we ever imagined. Every download, every share, every review, and every conversation has helped amplify the voices of victims and their families. Because of your support, we've reached another major milestone, and we wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you while sharing where this journey is taking us next. We also provide important updates on several of the cases we've been following, including Jody Kilgore, LaTonya Thomas, Michael John Olson, Cody Haney, and Ian Rogers. From new developments to ongoing efforts behind the scenes, we discuss where each investigation stands, what we've learned, and what may be coming next. Finally, we look ahead to the conferences and events we'll be attending in the coming months, where we'll continue building relationships with investigators, advocates, families, and experts who share the same mission: keeping unsolved cases in the public eye and helping bring answers to those who have waited far too long. Thank you for believing in this mission. None of this happens without you, and together we're proving that a dedicated community can make a real difference. As our audience continues to grow, so does our ability to shine a light on cases that deserve renewed attention, and we couldn't do it without each and every one of you standing beside us. Advocacy Con - https://www.advocacycon.com/ Crimestery-Fest - https://www.crimestery.com/ Subscribe to Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast+ - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2533686/subscribe Music License - 3FT2UYS7JEUWCNC4 Support the show Thank you for listening. Please visit us at www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com

    S2E36 - BONUS - A Community Built on Justice: Milestones, Case Updates & What's Next
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We are dedicated to sharing the stories of the victims and families that have experienced tragic losses or events. We want their stories heard by as many people as possible so as to never forget them and what they meant to the people in their lives. If you have questions about an episode or would like us to consider a new case, please contact us through Facebook or email us at tragedyatruecrimepodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Michael and Alyssa McFarland
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Tragedy - A True Crime Podcast
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