Coworkers & Crime

Rachel and Krystal
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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. 1d ago

    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

  2. Sep 9

    History of Media and True Crime

    Media didn’t just shape true crime — it shaped justice. From Victorian tabloids to TikTok sleuths, every era of media has changed how we see victims, suspects, and the system meant to protect them. Rachel and Krystal trace the evolution of true crime storytelling across 150 years, revealing how headlines, reenactments, documentaries, podcasts, and social platforms have influenced investigations, public pressure, and even court outcomes. This is the story of how crime became content — and what that means for the people living it.

    History of Media and True Crime

  3. Sep 4 ·  Bonus

    Watercooler Whispers: Texas Killing Fields, Tupac, and Lindsay Clancy

    Three very different trials. Three cases that have dominated headlines. Texas Killing Fields James Elmore was found guilty of manslaughter in the 1984 death of 16-year-old Laura Miller. It marks the first conviction connected to the Texas Killing Fields, a stretch of land where multiple women and girls were murdered or disappeared over several decades. Tupac Shakur Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. After nearly 30 years, it is the first conviction in Tupac’s murder case. Davis is expected to be sentenced in October. Lindsay Clancy Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. She was accused of killing her three children in 2022. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether they will retry the case.

    Watercooler Whispers: Texas Killing Fields, Tupac, and Lindsay Clancy

  4. Sep 2

    Missing: Angela Hammon

    Angela Hammond was 20 years old, four months pregnant, and standing under bright lights at a payphone in the center of town when she was abducted. She described the man circling her. She described his truck. Her fiancé heard her scream through the phone — and even chased the abductor’s vehicle. But Angela was never seen again. This is one of the most documented abductions in American history… and one of the most under‑reported. Full source list on Instagram. Episode streaming now.

    Missing: Angela Hammon

  5. Aug 26

    Dorothy Jane Scott: The Calls That Wouldn’t Stop

    In 1980, Dorothy Jane Scott began receiving terrifying calls from a man who claimed to be in love with her—and seemed to know her every move. Then Dorothy disappeared. Her car was found burning, her remains were discovered four years later, and the mysterious caller continued haunting her family. We’ll explore Dorothy’s disappearance, the unanswered questions surrounding her murder, and the case of Rebecca Schaeffer—whose 1989 murder helped change California’s stalking laws. Dorothy was afraid. She asked for help. Someone was listening. But not enough. #CoworkersAndCrime #DorothyJaneScott #TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #RebeccaSchaeffer

    Dorothy Jane Scott: The Calls That Wouldn’t Stop

  6. Aug 19

    Highway of Tears: Part 3

    A 724-kilometre stretch of northern British Columbia. Three women who disappeared. One highway—and decades of unanswered questions. In Part 3, we continue our look at these haunting unsolved cases and the systemic failures that have left families searching for answers. Their stories deserve to be remembered. Their cases deserve attention.

    Highway of Tears: Part 3

  7. Aug 12

    History of: Criminal Profiling

    This episode explores the full history of criminal profiling — from Cesare Lombroso’s pseudoscience and Dr. Thomas Bond’s 1888 Jack the Ripper profile to the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit and modern behavioral analysis. Using credible academic sources, forensic psychology research, and real case studies, Rachel and Krystal examine how profiling evolved, where it failed, and why Hollywood’s portrayal of profiling is deeply inaccurate. The episode also breaks down how media myths influence juries, police expectations, and public understanding of investigations. Ideal for listeners searching for evidence‑based true crime content, profiling accuracy research, and myth‑busting analysis of shows like Criminal Minds and Mindhunter.

    History of: Criminal Profiling

  8. Aug 5

    US Unidentified Women

    This week, Rachel and Krystal examine three cases that reveal the cracks in America’s investigative systems, cases where women weren’t just murdered, but erased. For decades, these victims were known only by nicknames: • The Lady of the Dunes — a woman found in Provincetown with her hands removed and her body carefully staged. • Belle in the Well — a woman whose injuries, clothing, and decomposition timeline contradicted every early investigative assumption. • Sumter County Doe — a traveler found beside a man on a rural road, both unidentified and both victims of a staged scene. All three women have now been identified through forensic genealogy, but their murders remain unsolved. Their stories highlight systemic failures in missing‑person reporting, cross‑state communication, and forensic limitations that left them nameless for decades.

    US Unidentified Women
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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
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel and Krystal
  • Show Website
    Coworkers & Crime

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