Crime Chats

Lisa Iacoletti & Hilary Morrow
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Crime Chats is a casual true crime podcast where we get together and chat about the crimes we can’t stop thinking about. From infamous cases and unsolved mysteries to shocking criminal behavior and courtroom chaos. No scripts, no stiff narration, just casual conversations between real-life best friends. We'll share our honest opinions, theories, and the occasional dark joke every now and then. In each episode, we'll chat about a case that’s been living rent-free in our minds. If you love true crime podcasts, unsolved cases, crime discussion, hearing two friends break down criminal cases in a relatable, conversational way, and you don't mind the occasional colorful language, Crime Chats is for you.

  1. 3d ago

    American Nightmare: The Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn Case

    In March 2015, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn became the victims of a terrifying home invasion and kidnapping that would capture national attention. But not for the reasons it should have. After Denise disappeared from Aaron’s home, the investigation quickly took a shocking turn. Instead of being treated as victims, Denise and Aaron found themselves under intense scrutiny as authorities accused them of fabricating the entire story. The story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn is one of survival, resilience, enduring love, and the importance of listening to victims. 🔎 What We Cover: The details of the home invasion and kidnappingThe immediate tunnel vision from police that led to Aaron Quinn being named the prime suspectDetails of Denise's horrifying ordeal at the hands of her captorThe detective work that finally brought the truth to lightThe arrest and confession of Matthew MullerHow Denise and Aaron rebuilt their lives and turned their experience into a mission to help others📚 Sources Buckley, J. P. (2025, February 13). “American Nightmare” survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement. John E. Reid and Associates, Inc. Cleal-Bramley, E. (2024, January 26). What Netflix doesn't tell you in the American Nightmare documentary. The Tab. Criminally Obsessed. (n.d.). Netflix's 'American Nightmare': The couple police accused of faking a kidnapping [Video]. YouTube. End Violence Against Women International. (2026, February 5.). Evawi. Misty Carausu. https://evawintl.org/creating-change/misty-carausu/ Accessed 18 July 2026. Huskins v. City of Vallejo, No. 2:16-cv-00603-TLN-EFB (E.D. Cal. July 5, 2017). KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA. (n.d.). "American Nightmare" victims Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their experience to retrain law enforce [Video]. YouTube. Musixmatch Podcasts. (n.d.). 48 Hours transcript - criminal. https://www.musixmatch.com/ Savchuk, K. (2022, April). A crime beyond belief. The Atavist Magazine, (126). https://magazine.atavist.com/2022/a-crime-beyond-belief-vallejo-kidnapping-gone-girl-hoax. Accessed 18 July 2026. Smith, T. (n.d.). California attack survivors, who were not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper. CBS News. Wave Pod. (2025, September 2). True Crime Vault: Taken - 20/20 [Podcast notes]. https://pod.wave.co/podcast/2020/true-crime-vault-taken-aafa66c0 YouTube. “Denise Huskins & Aaron Quinn: Police Called Their Kidnapping a ‘Gone Girl’ Hoax —The Truth Is Darker - YouTube.” Www.Youtube.Com, 15 June 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tita9_fdijm&t=1453s. Accessed 21 July 2026. Criminally Obsessed Channel ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Buy our merch on Amazon!buymeacoffee.com/crimechats

  2. Jul 21

    The Lost Lives of Suzanne Sevakis and Michael Hughes

    A suspicious hit-and-run. A custody battle. A missing 6 year old. When little Michael Hughes vanished in 1994, investigators could not have known the chaos that would unfold before them. Decades of deception, stolen identities, abuse, and murder...all leading back to one man: Franklin Delano Floyd. ⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains discussions of murder, sexual abuse, and kidnapping. Listener discretion is advised. 🔎 What We Cover The mysterious hit-and-run that launched a sagaOne man's custody battle for a child that wasn't hisMichael Hughes' kidnappingThe truck, the photos, and the evidenceThe two trials of Franklin Delano FloydThe discovery of Suzanne's true identity💬 Join the Conversation Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear them. 📚 Sources Birkbeck, M. (2004). A Beautiful Child. Berkley/Penguin. Florida Supreme Court. (2002). Franklin Delano Floyd v. State of Florida [Oral argument transcript]. WFSU. The Doe Network. (n.d.). Case File 1061DMOK: Michael Anthony Hughes.. United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit. (1996). United States of America v. Franklin Delano Floyd (No. 95-6305). GovInfo. Valente, D. (2022, July 19). Details of the Sharon Marshall case from Netflix's 'Girl in the Picture'. My Imperfect Life. Wikipedia. (2026, June 4). A Beautiful Child.. Richards, A. (2022, July 22). What Happened to Sharon Marshall’s Brother From ‘Girl in the Picture’? Netflix Tudum. ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

  3. Jul 14

    The Pizza Bomber Case that Gets Stranger by the Minute

    In 2003, a pizza delivery driver named Brian Wells walked into a bank wearing what appeared to be a bomb locked around his neck. Later, he was surrounded by police on live television, insisting he had been forced to rob the bank. Then... the bomb exploded. What followed was one of the strangest criminal investigations in FBI history—a case involving scavenger hunts, homemade bombs, conspiracies, mental illness, greed, and a cast of characters so bizarre it feels fictional. 💬 Join the Conversation Do you think Brian Wells knew what he was getting into, or was he manipulated? 📚 Sources McLaughlin, Sean J. United States v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 20 Sept. 2010, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026/pdf/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026-7.pdf? Accessed 7 July 2026. case no: 1:07-cr-26-SJM-1 McLaughlin, Sean J.. United States v. Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. 8 Oct. 2010, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026/pdf/USCOURTS-pawd-1_07-cr-00026-8.pdf? Accessed 7 July 2026. Case No. 1:07-cr-26-SJM-1 r/CantBeliveThatsReal. “In 2003 Pizza Delivery Driver Brian Wells Robbed.” Reddit.Com, 15 June 2026, https://www.reddit.com/r/cantbelievethatsreal/comments/1u6o6l1/in_2003_pizza_delivery_driver_brian_wells_robbed/#lightbox. Accessed 7 July 2026. Reddit. “In 2003, Pizza Delivery Driver Brian Wells Robbed a Bank with a Collar Bomb Locked around His Neck. He Told Police He Was Being Forced to Do It. Minutes Later, the Bomb Exploded, Killing Him and Exposing One of America’s Strangest Murder Conspiracies..” Reddit.Com, 2026, https://www.reddit.com/r/cantbelievethatsreal/comments/1u6o6l1/in_2003_pizza_delivery_driver_brian_wells_robbed/. Accessed 7 July 2026. Summers, Chris. “Truth about US Collar Bomb Robbery Remains Eelusive.” BBC News, 1 Nov. 2010, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-11098058. Accessed 6 July 2026. WIRED Staff. “The Incredible True Story of the Collar Bomb Heist.” Wired, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2010, https://www.wired.com/2010/12/ff-collarbomb/. Accessed 7 July 2026. ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

  4. Jul 7

    The Cari Farver Case and the Twists that Just Kept Coming

    One bad date. One missing woman. Thousands of terrifying messages. When 37-year-old Cari Farver disappeared after spending the weekend with a man she'd just started dating, everyone believed she had simply become an obsessive ex-girlfriend. For years, friends, family, and investigators received bizarre texts, emails, and Facebook messages that appeared to come directly from Cari. She seemed determined to make everyone's lives miserable. But nothing was what it seemed. In this episode, we unravel one of the most unbelievable true crime cases in recent history—a story filled with deception, manipulation, digital evidence, and a killer who hid in plain sight. ⚠️ Content Warning This episode contains discussions of murder, stalking, domestic violence, arson, psychological abuse, and harassment. 🕵️ What We Cover • The seemingly casual relationships that derailed out of control • The years of relentless texts and emails that convinced everyone Cari had become obsessed • The investigation that kept hitting dead ends • The digital forensic evidence that changed everything • The shocking truth investigators eventually uncovered • The trial and conviction that finally brought justice 💬 Join the Conversation Do you think you would have figured out what was really happening before investigators did? Or did this case completely fool you? Let us know your thoughts—we'd love to hear them. 📚 Sources ABC News. (2017, September 22). 2 women dating the same man cross paths, sparking a web of deceit and murder: Part 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OnC8sBAJP0 Associated Press. (2017, August 15). Iowa woman gets life sentence in Omaha cold case killing. https://apnews.com/ef7c4e0f71f24efc89813337e2dca889 Butterfield, M. (2024, February 16). 'Lover, Stalker, Killer': Disturbing love triangle turned deadly hits Netflix. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/10297718/lover-stalker-killer-netflix-documentary-liz-golyar-dave-kroupa-cari-farver/ Forensic Analysis of the Cari Farver Homicide: Digital Impersonation, Behavioral Pathology, and Cyber-Forensics. (n.d.). [Document]. Rule, L. (2020). A Tangled Web: A cyberstalker, a deadly obsession, and the twisting path to justice. Citadel Press. State v. Golyar, No. S-17-955 (Neb. 2018). https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ne-supreme-court/1962008.html ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

  5. Jun 30

    The Fall of Ted Bundy (Part 4 of a 4-Part Series)

    This final chapter sees Ted Bundy coming unglued. His violence ramps up but, he also starts to make big mistakes. On this episode, we follow Ted from Chi Omega to the grave. 📚 Sources Bundy v. State. (n.d.). Justia Law. Retrieved June 22, 2026, from https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1985/59128-0.html Carol DaRonch. (2022, July 11). Various clips Ted Bundy at Kimberly Leach trial. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifh46-oodP8 Crime Feed. (2015, June 18). 10 Dark and twisted confessions from Ted Bundy. The Lineup. https://the-line-up.com/10-dark-and-twisted-confessions-from-ted-bundy Jeca Taudte, Gowen, G., & Francis, E. (2019, February 13). Chi Omega survivor of Ted Bundy murders: “I was asleep” when evil opened door “and attacked me.” ABC News. https://abcnews.com/US/chi-omega-survivor-ted-bundy-murders-asleep-evil/story?id=60894306 Jenephyr, J. (2024). Ted Bundy | EBSCO. EBSCO Information Services, Inc. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/ted-bundy Ortman, K. (2021, November 9). Episode 84: Cheryl Thomas, Ted Bundy survivor. Nyu.edu. https://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/campus-safety/you-matter--podcast/episodes/episode-84--cheryl-thomas--ted-bundy-survivor.html?challenge=d06e90d7-4d8f-4b88-9d8c-10b73beb60f1 PhD, A. K. (2020, September 11). Dr. James Dobson’s apologia for Ted Bundy: How evangelical Christianity became a safe space for…. Medium. https://austinkocher.medium.com/dr-james-dobsons-apologia-for-ted-bundy-how-an-evangelical-christianity-became-a-safe-space-for-e68ab401285 Ted Bundy: A Killer in the Archives. (2022, September 6). Ted Bundy’s closing statement in the Kimberly Leach trial; Feb. 12, 1980. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrkCVshzKEg Vasilinda, M. (2019, July 26). Federal government resumes death penalty one day after the 40th anniversary of Ted Bundy’s sentencing. Https://Www.wjhg.com; WJHG. https://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Federal-Government-Resumes-Death-Penalty-One-Day-After-the-40th-Anniversary-of-Ted-Bundys-Sentencing-513267771.html

  6. Jun 23

    The Hunt for Ted Bundy (Part 3 of a 4-Part Series)

    In Part 3 of our Ted Bundy deep dive, we turn back the clock a bit to his time as a law student in Utah who enjoyed the occasional winter break trip to Colorado. We see him back at his old tricks, making women disappear, in a new locale. We'll discuss the murders in Colorado, how they were finally linked to the monster, how he was caught, and how he escaped justice TWICE. What should have been the end of one of America's most prolific serial killers instead became the beginning of a nationwide manhunt. 🔎 What We Cover The Colorado murdersTed Bundy's extradition from Utah to answer for his violent crimesHis first escape through a jail library windowHis second escape through a hole in the ceiling of his cellHis insistence on being his own defense team🧠 Key Discussion Points How, how, how was this man able to escape law enforcement's clutches two timesThe sad truth about adults that go missing📚 Sources Caroline. (2019, March 26). “The very definition of heartless evil”: Ted Bundy in Colorado. Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives. Colorado Bureau of Investigation. (2026). Denise Lynn Oliverson (Agency Case #: 75-01585). Colorado Cold Case Files. Colorado Bureau of Investigation. (2026). Julie L. Cunningham (Agency Case #: 75-0806). Colorado Cold Case Files. Gnech, C. (2023, May 5). Serial killer Ted Bundy – Part 3: His first escape from prison. Gnech & Associates. Gnech, C. (2023, May). Serial killer Ted Bundy – Part 4: His second escape from prison. Gnech & Associates. Iversen, K. (2018, March 5). When death came to Golden. The American Scholar. Ott, T. (2021, August 12). Ted Bundy killings: A timeline of his twisted reign of terror. bio. (Biography). ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingBuy our merch on Amazon!Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

  7. Jun 16

    The Rise of Ted Bundy (Part 2 of a 4-Part Series)

    In Part 2 of our four-part Ted Bundy series, we move from the making of Ted Bundy to the beginning of his deadly criminal career. We examine the disappearance of his first known victims in the Pacific Northwest, the terrifying escalation of his violence, and the investigation that slowly began to close in on one of America's most notorious serial killers. This episode covers the disappearances and murders of several young women, the growing list of witness accounts involving a charming man named "Ted," and the critical mistakes that eventually led to Bundy's first arrest. 🔎 What We Cover Ted Bundy's first victims in Washington and UtahHis MO and terrifying escalation of violenceThe divine intervention that finally got him behind bars for the first time📚 Sources Carol DaRonch. (2024, November 3). 1974 Search for Ted Bundy Lake Sammamish victims Denise Naslund Janice Ott. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A9Nz9L0LKw Davies, A. (2019). The Ted Bundy Tapes: Who is Ted Bundy’s girlfriend Diane Edwards? In express.co.uk. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1078851/Ted-Bunny-tapes-who-is-girlfriend-Diane-Edwards-conversations-with-a-killer-netflix Jean, T. (2020, July 1). Taylor Mountain, 1975. Killer in the Archives. https://killerinthearchives.blog/files-taylor-mountain-1975/ Press, A. (2000, August 20). Officer recalls Bundy’s ’75 capture. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2000/8/20/19524726/officer-recalls-bundy-s-75-capture/ Ted Bundy’s car. (2010, July 30). Flickr; Ted Bundy’s car | Trust me, this is NOT "Herbie, the Love … | Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/greyloch/4842459860/# Van Sambeck, B. (2021, April 12). Bite marks and prison escapes — What led to the capture and conviction of Ted Bundy. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/ted-bundy-how-he-was-caught-crucial-evidence Whyman, T. (2019, February 5). The myth of Ted Bundy as a charming guy. The Outline. https://theoutline.com/post/7043/ted-bundy-netflix-efron-handsome ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingFollow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nexthttps://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

  8. Jun 9

    The Making of Ted Bundy (Part 1 of a 4-Part Series)

    In Part 1 of our Ted Bundy Deep Dive, we're going all the way back to the beginning. Before the infamous murders, media frenzy, and courtroom spectacles, there was a young man whose early life has been scrutinized for decades in an attempt to understand how one of America's most notorious serial killers came to be. In this episode, we explore Ted Bundy's childhood, complicated family history, schooling, early relationships, and the warning signs that appeared long before his crimes became public knowledge. We discuss the circumstances surrounding his birth, the confusion about his parentage, his upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, his academic journey through college and law school, and the significant romantic relationships that shaped his young adult years. While no single event can explain the horrific crimes Bundy would later commit, examining his early life helps provide important context for understanding the man behind the headlines. 🔍 What We Cover Ted Bundy's birth and early family circumstancesHis relationship with his mother and grandparentsChildhood behaviors that, in hindsight, were definite warning signsBundy's move from Vermont to WashingtonHis experiences in school and collegeHis enrollment in law school"Stephanie Brooks" and their influential relationshipElizabeth Kendall, the single mother who became Bundy's long-time girlfriend💭 Key Discussion Points Whether childhood "warning signs" can reliably predict future violence (Hilary shares an anecdote from her time as a middle school teacher)How Bundy carefully cultivated a public image of success and normalcyThe impact his romantic relationships may have had on his self-imageThe contrast between Bundy's outward appearance and his hidden behavior📚 Sources Another Bundy Blog. (2025, May 7). Ted Bundy, School Related Information. Daimee, A. (n.d.). Ted Bundy. Smore Newsletters. Dash Hrecos Org. (2026). Ted Bundy Early Childhood: The Foundations of a Notorious Life. Kettler, S. (2025, November 24). How Ted Bundy's Education Facilitated His Career as a Serial Killer. Biography. Kulkarni, B., & Singh, S. (n.d.). TED BUNDY: BORN CONGENITAL OR ALTERED BY ENVIRONMENT. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT). LawBirdie. (2025, February 2). The Ted Bundy Case Study in Criminal Psychology. Nixon, C. (2025, August 19). Ted Bundy and the History of The Elizabeth Lund Home. Iconic Magazine Online. PaperHelp. (n.d.). Ted Bundy Biography: Upbringing and Unraveling. A Study of Motivation. PapersOwl. (2024, June 17). The Formative Years of Ted Bundy: Analyzing the Early Influences on a Notorious Serial Killer. Rorke, R. (2020, January 24). ‘Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer’: Ex-girlfriend opens up in documentary. New York Post. ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interestingFollow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s nextCheck out our Crime Chats merch on Amazon!https://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tipbuymeacoffee.com/crimechats

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Crime Chats is a casual true crime podcast where we get together and chat about the crimes we can’t stop thinking about. From infamous cases and unsolved mysteries to shocking criminal behavior and courtroom chaos. No scripts, no stiff narration, just casual conversations between real-life best friends. We'll share our honest opinions, theories, and the occasional dark joke every now and then. In each episode, we'll chat about a case that’s been living rent-free in our minds. If you love true crime podcasts, unsolved cases, crime discussion, hearing two friends break down criminal cases in a relatable, conversational way, and you don't mind the occasional colorful language, Crime Chats is for you.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Iacoletti & Hilary Morrow
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Iacoletti & Hilary Morrow 2026
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    Crime Chats