Crime in the Ozarks

Diana Campos
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Crime in the Ozarks covers true crime cases haunting the Northwest Arkansas region for decades. This is a Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette podcast.

Episodes

  1. Aug 28

    "Lake Man": A Body Found Floating in Northwest Arkansas

    In mid-October of 1996, a body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag floating in Beaver Lake. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported the body had probably been underwater for more than six months and was so badly decomposed detectives initially couldn’t tell whether it was a man or woman. While they were able to determine days later that it was in fact the body of a man, investigators could not ascertain the man’s identity. He became known as “Lake Man.” Then, in 2022, a breakthrough in DNA technology finally revealed the man’s identity, but the investigation into how and why the man was killed continued. Now, a Wisconsin man has been arrested and is seemingly accused of involvement in the crime that has stumped investigators for decades. We are covering this case CLOSELY. Keep up to date at nwaonline.com ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and violence. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project, learn more at: https://www.nwajournalism.org/ Written by Chris Swindle Edited by Diana Campos Hosted by Diana Campos Our set is designed by Southern Loft! Check them out at: https://mysouthernloft.com/  | https://www.nwaonline.com/designpartner/ #crime #truecrime #podcast #arkansas #crimestory #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestories #beaverlake #murdertrial #crime Chapters (00:00:00) - Crime in the Ozarks: Lake Man's Identity(00:01:39) - Body Found in Beaver Lake in Benton County(00:09:19) - Roger Ewer: Old Murder Case in Arkansas, Wisconsin

    "Lake Man": A Body Found Floating in Northwest Arkansas

  2. Jul 24

    The Devils Den Deaths and the Upcoming Trial of Andrew McGann

    Clinton and Cristen Brink had only recently moved to Northwest Arkansas from Montana when they decided to take their two young daughters on a hike at Devil’s Den State Park near West Fork. They loved the outdoors, a love they were sharing with their girls as they hiked along a park trail on July 26th, 2025. But that fun family outing would be cut short in what police say was a brutal attack that left both parents dead, set off a five-day manhunt and put the Northwest Arkansas community on edge. This is Crime in the Ozarks, The Devils Den Deaths and the Upcoming Trial of Andrew McGann. We are covering this case CLOSELY leading up to and during McGann's capital murder trial. Keep up to date at nwaonline.com ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and violence. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project, learn more at: https://www.nwajournalism.org/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Crime in the Ozarks(00:01:27) - Clinton Brink, Kristin Amanda Brink(00:04:06) - Arkansas State Police: Devil's Den State Park Murder(00:07:30) - Andrew James McGain: Facts of the Case(00:10:20) - Arkansas hiker speaks out about Devil's Den murder(00:15:47) - The Devil's Den Murders

    The Devils Den Deaths and the Upcoming Trial of Andrew McGann

  3. Jun 26

    Don Davis: A burglary, a murder & 30 YEARS on death row

    Late into the night on October 12th, 1990, Daisy Manufacturing CEO Richard Daniel returned home to Rogers after a business trip to Chicago. The house was quiet. He called out for his wife, Jane. No answer. As he searched room by room, he found no sign of her. Then he made his way to the basement, where he discovered something that would shock Northwest Arkansas and set off a murder investigation that still echoes more than three decades later. The man convicted of killing Jane Daniel was sentenced to death and has spent more than 30 years on Arkansas’ death row. Yet despite the sentence, the state has not carried out an execution since 2017. Now, some are urging Arkansas leaders to restart the process… and they say Jane Daniel’s murder should be among the first considered. This is Crime in the Ozarks: A Burglary, a murder, and more than 30 years on Arkansas Death Row. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and violence. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Chapters (00:00:05) - Jane Daniels Murderer: Crime in the Ozarks(00:01:17) - Jane Daniel(00:04:08) - Jane Daniel's Murder: A Burglar and a Murder(00:06:57) - Who Is Don Davis: Escape From Death Row(00:15:46) - Arkansas Governor to Set Death Row inmate's Execution Date

    Don Davis: A burglary, a murder & 30 YEARS on death row

  4. May 26

    The deadly ambush Police Officer Stephen Carr

    On the evening of December 7th, 2019, Fayetteville police officer Stephen Carr was sitting in his patrol vehicle behind the police station in downtown Fayetteville. It was around 9:40 p.m. on that chilly Saturday evening, when a man with no apparent knowledge of or ties to Stephen would walk up to the patrol vehicle and unleash a hail of gunfire at the 27-year-old officer. Police Chief Mike Reynolds would call it quote “the worst day in the history of the Fayetteville Police Department.” And the impact of the killing would reverberate throughout the local law enforcement community and the public at large for years to come. This is Crime in the Ozarks: The eerie killing of Officer Stephen Carr. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder and violence. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project, learn more at: https://www.nwajournalism.org/

    The deadly ambush Police Officer Stephen Carr

  5. Apr 17

    The horrific crimes of Amber Waterman

    On October 31st, 2022, Ashley Bush stepped into an older, tan pickup with a woman she knew as Lucy. It was someone Ashley had met online while looking for a job where she could work from home. It was the second time she had met with Lucy in her hunt for a job. But there was no job. And there was no Lucy. The woman behind the wheel was Amber Waterman. And what followed was what Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway would later describe as one of the most horrific cases he had seen in the entirety of his law enforcement career. This is Crime in the Ozarks: The horrific crimes of Amber Waterman. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, and violence against a pregnant person. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project, learn more at: https://www.nwajournalism.org/

    The horrific crimes of Amber Waterman

  6. Feb 27

    What Happened to Morgan Nick?

    On June 9th, 1995, a little girl attending a Little League game in Alma, AR hugged and kissed her mother before climbing down from the bleachers to catch fireflies with friends. She was last seen kicking sand out of her shoes before she disappeared. That girl’s name is Morgan Nick and the story of her abduction has rattled the region, the state and the nation for more than three decades. But despite intense investigation and a national focus, Morgan has never been found. In recent years, DNA evidence has pointed to a suspect in her case, but to this date, there have been no definitive answers in her case. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abductions, sexual assault, and violence against children. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project. Follow the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Instagram: @nwademgaz Facebook: facebook.com/nwademgaz Twitter/X: x.com/nwademgaz Website: nwaonline.com Written by Chris Swindle Hosted by Diana Campos For more on this case, read Penny Weaver's in-depth article on Morgan Nick, publishing Sunday, March 1st, online at nwaonline.com and in the print and replica editions of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and River Valley Democrat-Gazette.

  7. 12/26/2025

    The Killing of Terry Fremody

    A few days before Christmas in 1989, Terry Fremody left his home in California after an argument with his fiancé and hitchhiked east out of the state. Seven weeks later, his body was discovered off an undeveloped road in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He had been shot through the chest with a shotgun. More than three decades later, Terry Fremody’s murder remains unsolved. In this episode of Crime in the Ozarks, we examine the life and mysterious death of Terry Fremody—from his childhood and family tragedies to his final journey across the country. We walk through the discovery of his body, the investigation by Benton County authorities, and why the case still haunts those who worked it. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder. Listener discretion is advised. ️ Crime in the Ozarks is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Project. Written by Chris Swindle Hosted by Diana Campos For more on this case, read Tracy Neal’s in-depth article on Terry Fremody, publishing Sunday, Dec. 28, online at nwaonline.com and in the print and replica editions of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Follow us on Instagram @nwademgaz and share your thoughts on this case. Listening on Spotify? Swipe up and leave a comment. If there’s one thing we’ll never stop doing, it’s keeping a watchful eye on Crime in the Ozarks.

  8. 11/28/2025

    The mysterious death of Debra Ann Landreth Adams

    On January 14, 1991, a woman was seen walking along a Fayetteville street. Hours later, she was discovered partially clothed in a rural Washington County ditch—alive, but barely. Within 90 minutes, she was gone. More than three decades later, the death of Debra Ann Landreth Adams remains one of Northwest Arkansas’ most haunting cold cases. In this episode of Crime in the Ozarks, we break down what is known—and what remains unsettlingly unclear—about Debra’s life, her final hours, and the investigation that followed. With scarce records, conflicting reports, and a case that seemingly slipped into the shadows, we explore how a woman with no apparent support system could vanish into obscurity even in death. This podcast is a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Journalism Initiative. Follow us on Instagram @nwademgaz and let us know your thoughts on this case. If you’re listening on Spotify, swipe up and comment your theories or reactions. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses murder and violence. Please consider this before listening. If this story brings anything to mind please contact: Washington County Sheriff’s Office: (479) 444-5700 Arkansas State Police Cold Case Unit: ColdCase@asp.arkansas.gov Written by Chris Swindle Hosted by Diana Campos Read the full Sunday, November 30th report by Ron Wood in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette or online at nwaonline.com. Subscribe to our newspaper, newsletters, socials, and YouTube channel to follow future developments. We’ll never stop keeping a watchful eye on Crime in the Ozarks.

  9. 10/31/2025

    The Halloween Murder of Ernestine Andregg

    Halloween is usually a night where fear meets fun—a holiday for finding joy in the things that scare us. But Halloween night in 1995, the horrors became all too real in Rogers when 50-year-old Ernestine Andregg was stabbed to death in her own home. Thirty years later, police have yet to make an arrest. And while several suspects were developed in the aftermath of the killing, each was eventually dismissed. Who killed Ernestine Andregg? Why has the case never been solved? And is this a mystery lost to time—or does someone out there hold the missing piece of information that could finally bring her killer to justice? In this episode of Crime in the Ozarks, a Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette podcast, we look at who Ernestine was, what happened that Halloween night, and the lingering questions that still haunt investigators and her family three decades later. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains discussions of murder. Please consider this when and how you listen. If you have any information about this case, contact the Rogers Police Department at (479) 621-1172. Read reporter Tracy Neal’s full article about the case this Sunday, November 2, in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — available in print, on the app, and at nwaonline.com.

    The Halloween Murder of Ernestine Andregg

  10. 10/03/2025

    The Unsolved Killing of Deunrae Livingston

    On the morning of April 7, 2023, 32-year-old Deunrae Livingston was shot inside a Springdale apartment. Despite witnesses, leads, and even a person of interest, no arrests have been made—and his family is still searching for justice more than two years later. In this episode of Crime in the Ozarks, we look at who Deunrae was, the events surrounding his killing, and what investigators and loved ones are still asking today: Was this a random act of violence or a targeted attack? Why hasn’t anyone been brought to justice? What’s next in the search for answers? ⚠️ If you have information about this case, please contact the Springdale Police Department and speak with Detective Elizabeth Whitaker about Case 23-21390 at (479) 751-4542. Read more about the case: https://www.nwaonline.com/ Follow the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwademgaz/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwademgaz/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/nwademgaz?lang=en Website: https://www.nwaonline.com/ ️ This is Crime in the Ozarks, a Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Podcast. Subscribe for more in-depth reporting on unsolved cases, cold cases, and crime across Northwest Arkansas. #CrimeInTheOzarks #TrueCrimePodcast #DeunraeLivingston Chapters (00:00:02) - Why hasn't anyone been arrested in the DeAndre Livingston Case?(00:01:06) - Who Was DeAndre Livingston Killed in Jonesboro(00:05:51) - Part 3 of DeAndre Livingston's Killing

    The Unsolved Killing of Deunrae Livingston

  11. 08/29/2025

    The Murder of Dana Stidham

    In the summer of 1989, 18-year-old Dana Stidham vanished after a quick trip to the store in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Two months later, her remains were discovered near the state line, but her killer has never been found. More than three decades later, questions remain: What really happened to Dana? Why has no one ever been charged? And could a new lawsuit bring long-awaited answers? In this episode of Crime in the Ozarks, we retrace Dana’s life, her disappearance, and the decades-long investigation that followed. From the night she went missing, to the discovery of her car and the search that gripped her tight-knit community, to suspects, rumors, and forensic dead ends—we uncover how a case that shocked Northwest Arkansas remains unsolved. Join us as we examine the people closest to Dana, the detectives who spent years chasing leads, and the ongoing fight for transparency that could finally shed light on this haunting mystery. This is Crime in the Ozarks: The Murder of Dana Stidham. Chapters (00:00:01) - Case of Dana Stidham(00:01:11) - Case of Dana Stinham(00:03:49) - Missing Woman Dana Stidham: Part 3(00:13:21) - Suspects in Stidham Case still haven't been identified(00:16:19) - Cold Case: Dana Stidham Case

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Crime in the Ozarks covers true crime cases haunting the Northwest Arkansas region for decades. This is a Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette podcast.

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  • Creator
    Diana Campos
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Crime in the Ozarks

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