Coworkers & Crime

Rachel and Krystal

Welcome to Coworkers and Crime—the podcast where office chatter meets crime discussion. We’re your hosts, Rachel and Krystal. Yes, we really do work together... and yes, we’re totally obsessed with true crime. From watercooler whispers to cold case deep dives—we’re here to bring you stories that keep us chatting way past our coffee breaks. email us at: coworkers.crimepodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1G4UhP9odP/ https://www.youtube.com/@CoworkersCrimePodcast https://www.instagram.com/coworkersandcrime/#

  1. 2d ago

    Monsters, Myths, and Mayhem

    Monsters, Myths & Panic. We dive into the stories that shaped our fears: Indigenous Sasquatch teachings, Cold War UFO secrecy, Point Pleasant’s winged omen, a frozen mystery in the Ural Mountains, and the Halloween broadcast that sent listeners running for their lives. Why do these legends stick? Why do we believe the unbelievable? And what does panic reveal about us?

    Monsters, Myths, and Mayhem

  2. Oct 21

    The Comic Book Murder: Barbara George

    A comic book store. A staged robbery. A timeline that never made sense. The case went cold almost immediately - until a single witness and a determined community forced investigators to take a second look. This episode unravels the timeline, the marriage, the staged robbery, and the moment everything change

    The Comic Book Murder: Barbara George

  3. Oct 14

    The Forgotten Victim: Colleen Slemmer

    In this episode, we explore the tragic case of Colleen Slemmer, the young woman whose life was taken in a brutal 2005 murder in Tennessee. We discuss the case and the lasting impact on Colleen’s loved ones as questions of justice and accountability continue to draw attention. We’re also sharing resources from other true crime voices covering the case and its ongoing developments. 🎧 Want to learn more? Annie Elise — Listen to her true crime coverageBrian Entin Investigates — Listen to Brian Entin’s podcastAt Coworkers & Crime, we believe the victim should never be forgotten. Colleen deserves to be remembered as more than the crime that took her life.

    The Forgotten Victim: Colleen Slemmer

  4. Oct 9 ·  Bonus

    Water Cooler Whispers: Pike, Birchmore, Hedgepeth, Flynn, Murdaugh, Kohberger

    Krystal and Rachel are catching up on the cases making headlines and the ones we think you should be watching. This episode: The latest developments in the Sandra Birchmore / Matthew Farwell caseWhat’s happening with the Faith Hedgepeth case — plus a reminder that we have a full episode dedicated to FaithChrista Pike and her failed executionThe latest in the Caleb Flynn caseWhat’s next for Alex MurdaughThe latest post-conviction developments surrounding Bryan KohbergerSome cases are getting new developments. Others are just getting started.

    Water Cooler Whispers: Pike, Birchmore, Hedgepeth, Flynn, Murdaugh, Kohberger

  5. Oct 7

    History Of: The Innocence Project & False Confessions

    In this episode, we explore the origins of the Innocence Project, the psychology behind false confessions, and the systemic failures that allow innocent people to be convicted. We break down interrogation tactics, forensic flaws, under‑reported cases, and the staggering statistics that reveal how widespread wrongful convictions truly are. Primary Sources & Reputable References (All sources are academic, legal, or institutional — no Reddit, no Wikipedia.) Innocence Project – Official Resources Causes of Wrongful ConvictionsFalse Confessions & Recording of InterrogationsDNA Exoneration Case ProfilesPolicy & Reform Initiatives https://innocenceproject.orgEqual Justice Initiative (EJI) Wrongful ConvictionsJuvenile Interrogation IssuesOfficial Misconduct Data https://eji.orgNational Registry of Exonerations False Confession CasesMisconduct StatisticsForensic Error Analysis https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration (law.umich.edu in Bing)Department of Justice (DOJ) Reports Interrogation PracticesJuvenile Vulnerability in Custodial SettingsForensic Science Oversight https://www.justice.govNational Academy of Sciences (NAS) Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward (Foundational report on forensic reliability)Academic Research Dr. Saul Kassin – False Confessions ResearchJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice – Interrogation StudiesAPA Research on Juvenile SusceptibilityCase References (Under‑Reported) Glen Woodall (West Virginia)Carmen Mejia (California)James Genrich (Colorado)Key Statistics Mentioned Hundreds exonerated through DNAThousands exonerated through non‑DNA evidenceThousands of years collectively lost to wrongful incarceration6% of exonerees pleaded guiltySignificant percentage of wrongful convictions involve official misconductJuveniles disproportionately represented among false confession cases

    History Of: The Innocence Project & False Confessions

  6. Sep 30

    Yosemite National Park

    Yosemite is breathtaking—but beyond the trails and waterfalls lies a vast wilderness where four people disappeared without a trace. In this episode, we examine the cases of George Penca, Michael Ficery, Dikran Knadjian, and Peter Jackson—four disappearances spanning more than a decade, each with its own unanswered questions. What happened after their last known sightings? And how can someone vanish in a place searched by teams, helicopters, dogs, and rangers? Join us as we explore four of Yosemite’s unresolved missing-person cases.

    Yosemite National Park

  7. Sep 23

    The Fandel Children

    In September 1978, two children walked home to a small cabin in Sterling, Alaska. By morning, they were gone. No struggle. No footprints. No witnesses. Just a pot of boiling macaroni left on the stove and a timeline that collapses into silence. This episode takes you inside one of Alaska’s most haunting unsolved disappearances — the night at Good Time Charlie’s, the walk to the Luptons’, the stove that never got turned off, and the investigation that never found a single trace. We explore the verified facts, the community that still carries the weight of this case, and the moment where everything changed. No sensationalism. No speculation. Just the story of Scott and Amy Fandel, told with care, clarity, and the hope that someone, somewhere, still remembers something. Resources & Verified Sources: The Charley Project: Scott & Amy FandelCold Case Explorations: The Fandel ChildrenDaily Crime Post: Case SummaryNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)If You Have Information: Contact Alaska State Troopers or NCMEC.

    The Fandel Children

  8. Sep 15

    The Disappearance of Joan Risch

    A quiet Massachusetts neighborhood. A normal autumn afternoon. And a kitchen covered in blood. When 31‑year‑old Joan Risch vanished on October 24th, 1961, she left behind one of the most contradictory crime scenes investigators had ever seen — a trail of blood that suggested she walked away, fingerprints that didn’t match anyone in her life, and a stack of library books about disappearances. In this episode, Rachel and Krystal dig into the case that has baffled detectives for more than sixty years. Was Joan abducted? Injured? Running? Or staging something far more complicated? This is a case where every clue points in a different direction — and none of them lead to Joan.

    The Disappearance of Joan Risch
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About

Welcome to Coworkers and Crime—the podcast where office chatter meets crime discussion. We’re your hosts, Rachel and Krystal. Yes, we really do work together... and yes, we’re totally obsessed with true crime. From watercooler whispers to cold case deep dives—we’re here to bring you stories that keep us chatting way past our coffee breaks. email us at: coworkers.crimepodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1G4UhP9odP/ https://www.youtube.com/@CoworkersCrimePodcast https://www.instagram.com/coworkersandcrime/#

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  • Creator
    Rachel and Krystal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel and Krystal
  • Show Website
    Coworkers & Crime

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