Criminally Absurd

Cosy Nasiedlak and Susie Lewis-Peters
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Criminally Absurd is a comedy podcast that brings awareness to true crime cases with a side of our absurd lives. If you like true crime with some tangents, this may be the perfect podcast for you!

  1. Episode 45-The Absurd Report: Utah Killings, Children’s bodies in Suitcases, and Prank Gone Wrong

    1D AGO

    Episode 45-The Absurd Report: Utah Killings, Children’s bodies in Suitcases, and Prank Gone Wrong

    Episode 45-The Absurd Report: Utah Killings, Children’s bodies in Suitcases, and Prank Gone Wrong This week we are diving into the murders of Margaret Oldroyd, Natalie Graves, and Linda Dewey, the murders of Mila Chatman and Amor Wilson, and the tragic death of Jason Hughes.  We will hit the key facts, the twists, and the questions that still don’t sit right - all while giving our take as we talk through each crime.  Catch up, stay informed, and join us for another round of the absurd.  Sources for the murders of Margaret Oldroyd, Natalie Graves, and Linda Dewey: An article from KSL: https://www.ksl.com/article/51457662/3-utah-women-were-killed-at-random-for-their-vehicles-police-say An article from KMVT: https://www.kmvt.com/2026/03/06/man-charged-with-killing-3-women-wanted-their-cars-money-get-home-prosecutors-allege/ An article from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2-women-bonding-beauty-hike-killed-utah-family-says-rcna262191 Sources for the Amor Wilson and Mila Chatman murders: An article from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cleveland-playground-now-place-mourning-two-girls-found-suitcases-rcna262101 An article from Fox 13 News: https://www.fox13news.com/news/mother-2-girls-found-buried-suitcases-charged-murder Sources for the Jason Hughes tragedy: An article from 11 Alive News: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/18-year-old-gainesville-teen-charged-hall-county-teacher-killed-prank/85-107fb3f7-5666-4d3a-b6e6-9220a59915a5 An article from NY Post: https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/us-news/family-of-georgia-teacher-killed-in-prank-gone-wrong-wants-charges-against-teens-dropped-to-prevent-a-separate-tragedy/

    45 min
  2. 44-A Murdered Mother and Missing Baby: The Story of Christine Holloway and Vanessa Morales

    MAR 5

    44-A Murdered Mother and Missing Baby: The Story of Christine Holloway and Vanessa Morales

    Episode 44: A Murdered Mother and Missing Baby: The Story of Christine Holloway and Vanessa Morales Today we’re discussing the brutal 2019 murder of 43-year-old Christine Holloway in Ansonia, Connecticut—and the still-unsolved disappearance of her 14-month-old daughter, Vanessa Morales.  When Christine failed to show up for work, police discovered her beaten to death in her own home, while baby Vanessa had vanished without a trace. Christine’s boyfriend and Vanessa’s father, Jose Morales, gave multiple conflicting stories—including a bizarre claim that intruders broke in while he was high on PCP.  Despite being convicted of Christine’s murder in 2025, Vanessa has never been found. In this episode, we break down the suspicious timeline, the evidence that unraveled Jose’s story, and the ongoing mystery of what happened to Vanessa. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Vanessa Morales, please contact the Ansonia Police at. 203-735-1885.  The information presented in this episode is from sources from he most reliable accounts available on the web, including an article on CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jose-morales-christine-holloway-connecticut-murder-sentencing/ An article from WTNH: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/search-continues-for-vanessa-morales-6-years-after-mothers-murder/#:~:text=ANSONIA, Conn.,2, 2019. Information on the Charley Project Website: https://charleyproject.org/case/vanessa-morales An article on Fox61: https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/christine-holloway-jose-morales-vanessa-trial-connecticut-ansonia/520-183fe604-579b-4621-a2b7-22039608d878 An article on CTPost: https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jose-morales-trial-day-1-holloway-ansonia-murder-20262316.php An article from NBC Connecticut News: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/forensic-examiners-provide-insight-testimony-jose-morales-trial/3541342/ Photos: A photo of Vanessa and Christine, a photo of Vanessa, and an age progression photo of Vanessa.

    41 min
  3. 43-The Absurd Report: Banfield Case Update, El Mencho Death, Madeline Kingsbury Foundation, and a Huge Break in the Michele Hundley Smith Case

    FEB 25

    43-The Absurd Report: Banfield Case Update, El Mencho Death, Madeline Kingsbury Foundation, and a Huge Break in the Michele Hundley Smith Case

    This week, we are bringing you the latest update in the Banfield double murder case, the falling of El Mencho, the Madeline Kingsbury Foundation information, and the wild resolve of Michele Hundley Smith’s missing persons case. We’ll hit the key facts, the twists, and the questions that still don’t sit right — all while giving our take as we talk through each crime. Catch up, stay informed, and join us for another round of the absurd.  Banfield case sources: 20/20 episode "The Au Pair, the Affair and Murder" (aired Feb. 20, 2026)   https://abcnews.com/US/plot-involving-fetish-website-au-pair-affair-led/story?id=129895465  El Mencho Sources: https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/mexico-el-mencho-killed-travel-chaos-02-23-26-intl-hnk Madeline Kingsbury Foundation Information: https://www.kaaltv.com/news/madeline-kingsbury-foundation-announces-financial-aid-program/  https://www.kimt.com/news/the-madeline-kingsbury-foundation-opens-financial-aid-grant-for-domestic-violence-survivors/article_2d379da9-9389-4869-a79f-e7acc3b3fb4c.html  Application: https://www.joytricklesin.org/survive-and-thrive-financial-aid  Michele Hundley Smith sources: https://people.com/mom-who-vanished-without-a-trace-24-years-ago-found-alive-leaving-family-with-unanswered-questions-11911606 https://abc7chicago.com/post/michelle-hundely-smith-found-rockingham-county-woman-missing-2001-alive-north-carolina-deputies-say/18639377/

    41 min
  4. 42: Into the Cloud Forest: The Disappearance of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers

    FEB 19

    42: Into the Cloud Forest: The Disappearance of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers

    Episode 42: Into the Cloud Forest: The Disappearance of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers  In March 2014, two Dutch college students - Lisanne Froon, 22 and Kris Kremers, 21 traveled to Boquete, Panama for what was supposed to be a dream trip. They were planning to volunteer at a local school, in Boquete with the local children and decided to explore the beautiful Panamanian highlands during their downtime.  On April 1st, 2014 they set out to hike the El Pianista Trail, a scenic but remote route cutting into the jungle. Unfortunately they never returned.  Eventually a backpack was found containing a camera with several photos. When the area where the backpack was found was searched, they came across clues that would tell them that Lisanne and Kris did not make it out of the forest. The information presented in this episode is from sources from the most reliable accounts available on the web, including an article from Knox Pages: https://www.knoxpages.com/2025/09/21/found-dead-in-panama-new-clues-on-2014-cold-case/ From The Darker Side of Life Podcast: The Disappearance of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers, Aug 27, 2024 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disappearance-of-lisanne-froon-and-kris-kremers/id1460116903?i=1000666856795&r=2416    Imperfect Plan website: https://imperfectplan.com/kris-kremers-and-lisanne-froon-case-articles/  Park Predators Podcast: “The Camera” released August 2021, Episode 26 https://parkpredators.com/the-camera/

    55 min
  5. 41-The Absurd Report: Nancy Guthrie, Morphew Update, James Pearce Jr. Arrest, and Sentencing in the Walshe case

    FEB 12

    41-The Absurd Report: Nancy Guthrie, Morphew Update, James Pearce Jr. Arrest, and Sentencing in the Walshe case

    Introducing our newest segment: The Absurd Report. This week, we’re diving into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, bringing you the latest update in the Morphew case, unpacking the arrest of James Pearce Jr., and breaking down the conviction and sentencing in the Walshe case. We’ll hit the key facts, the twists, and the questions that still don’t sit right — all while giving our take as we talk through each crime. Catch up, stay informed, and join us for another round of the absurd.  Nancy Guthrie’s case sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/08/savannah-guthrie-mom-nancy-update-today/88577717007/,mg https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/savannah-guthrie-mom-nancy-missing-02-08-26 https://www.foxnews.com/us/nancy-guthrie-expected-friends-home-not-church-day-she-vanished-source https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/live-updates-savannah-guthrie-mother-nancy-missing-search-rcna258281 Morphew update: https://www.cpr.org/2026/01/12/barry-morphew-pleads-not-guilty-alamosa/  https://abcnews.com/US/barry-morphew-pleads-not-guilty-alleged-murder-wife/story?id=129144043  James Pearce Jr’s arrest sources: https://majicatl.com/4700805/update-james-pearce-charges-domestic-dispute/ https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/falcons-star-james-pearce-intentionally-rammed-wnba-stars-car-twice-hit-officer-cops/3762753/ https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/09/nfls-james-pearce-jr-crashed-into-wnba-stars-car-twice-as-he-stalked-her-after-breakup-police/ https://people.com/james-pearce-jr-maintains-innocence-after-arrest-attorney-11903100 Walshe Conviction and Sentencing: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/brian-walshe-sentenced-murdering-wife-dismembering-body-rcna249870  WBZ-TV - CBS News - @Pennylikeacoin - on TikTok

    51 min
  6. 40-The Twin Switch: A Fatal Crash and a Calculated Lie

    FEB 5

    40-The Twin Switch: A Fatal Crash and a Calculated Lie

    Episode 40-The Twin Switch: A Fatal Crash and a Calculated Lie On a September morning in rural Minnesota, four Amish children riding to school in a horse-drawn buggy were struck from behind by an SUV. Two of the children were killed, and two were critically injured. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident soon unraveled into something far more disturbing—a drug-impaired driver, an attempted cover-up involving identical twins, and a calculated effort to evade responsibility. This episode tells the story of the Miller family’s devastating loss, the investigation that exposed the truth, and the accountability that followed in a community forever changed. The information presented in this episode is from sources from the most reliable accounts available on the web, including the Post Bulletin Newspaper  https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/driver-in-fatal-amish-buggy-crash-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison KTTC News: https://www.kttc.com/2025/10/16/driver-september-2023-fatal-amish-buggy-crash-sentenced/ CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-amish-buggy-crash-sentencing-samantha-peterson/ KROC Radio News Website: https://krocnews.com/samantha-peterson-sentenced-amish-buggy-deaths/ The Amish America Website: https://amishamerica.com/minnesota-amish/ The Fillmore County Journal: https://fillmorecountyjournal.com/samantha-petersen-pleads-guilty-in-buggy-crash-that-killed-two-amish-children/ KAAL TV News Website: https://www.kaaltv.com/news/2-killed-2-hospitalized-after-crash-involving-amish-buggy-in-fillmore-county/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNfZhNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhsBdWGVjuBuCRpe0QQKeJYOg89VDy5sLDnDtLx87W1A3bUI98cZPwR78gfq_aem_EaELur3VeGHl1JEInPWR4g Photos include: One of the Miller’s horses from Melissa Baus Design’s Facebook, Samantha (left) and Sarah (right),  the scene of the crime.

    51 min

  7. FEB 4 · BONUS

    The Comeback Starts Now: Criminally Absurd Podcast Update

    We’re officially back—and we’re not doing things the same way this time. Researching, recording, and gearing up for what’s next. Tune in for all the updates 🔥

    13 min
  8. 39- Fitbit Murder: Connie Dabate

    10/07/2025

    39- Fitbit Murder: Connie Dabate

    Episode 39- Fitbit Murder: Connie Dabate On December 23rd, 2015, Connie Dabate was found shot to death in her basement. She had two gunshot wounds, one to her stomach and the other in the back of her head. Her husband, Richard was found by first responders tied to a metal folding chair. He claimed that a masked intruder had attacked him and then murdered his wife. This was a murder that got a lot of attention, not only due to the fact that it was a tragic death of a mother, wife and daughter, but for how technology ultimately helped detectives solve the case. Richard would go on to tell elaborate stories of the events that day, even telling one that involved his pregnant girlfriend, Sarah. It ultimately was the reason that authorities started to question him more in depth in an attempt to learn the truth. Their home security system, gunshot residue, blood splatter and Connie's fitbit would help detectives piece together the scene and the actual events of that day. Richard was found guilty and sentenced to 65 years in prison in 2022, almost 7 years after Connie's death. The information presented in this episode is from sources from the most reliable accounts available on the web, including the Podcast-Crime Weekly - Season 2 Episode 91, 92 and 93 An article from People: February 9th, 2025 https://people.com/fitbit-murder-case-connie-dabate-8788511 A news article from CBS News: March 11th, 2025 https://www.cbsnews.com/.../fitbit-murder-case.../ An new article from Fox61: dated August 18th, 2022 https://www.fox61.com/.../520-5686447d-52c5-4189-921c... An article from NBC Connecticut: dated November 1st, 2017 https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/.../husband-emptied.../25146/ Information from th eJudicial District of Tolland Website: STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. RICHARD G. DABATE, SC 20749 Judicial District of Tolland https://jud.ct.gov/.../supapp/summaries/docket/20749.htm.... Information from the Division of Criminal Justice - Connecticut Website: https://portal.ct.gov/.../press-releases/051022dabate... Information on the Cinemaholic Website: https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-richard-and-connie.../ Photos Include: A photo of Connie and Richard's home, A photo of Connie, and a photo of Richard and Connie.

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Criminally Absurd is a comedy podcast that brings awareness to true crime cases with a side of our absurd lives. If you like true crime with some tangents, this may be the perfect podcast for you!

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  • Creator
    Cosy Nasiedlak and Susie Lewis-Peters
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cosy Nasiedlak and Susie Lewis-Peters
  • Show Website
    Criminally Absurd

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