Koltergeist

Anne & Megan Kolter
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  • TRUE CRIME
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Step into the chilling world of Koltergeist, the ultimate true crime podcast hosted by sister-in-law duo Dr. Megan Kolter and Nurse Anne Kolter. With their unique blend of medical expertise, Megan and Anne unravel haunting true crime tales that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned true crime fan or a curious newcomer, Koltergeist delivers gripping narratives with a touch of heart, and just the right amount of goosebumps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6D AGO

    The Curious Case of Stan Sears

    In Run, Hide, Repeat, a family’s quiet life is slowly consumed by an invisible threat—break-ins that don’t make sense, warnings that arrive too late, and a growing belief that someone powerful is watching their every move. As fear tightens its grip, the family is forced into constant flight, changing homes, identities, and routines in a desperate attempt to stay ahead of danger. But as the story unfolds, unsettling cracks begin to appear in the narrative itself, raising an even more disturbing question: what if the danger wasn’t lurking outside the walls at all, but living inside the story they came to believe? Episode Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Hide-Repeat-Fugitive-Childhood/dp/0735233225 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  2. JAN 26

    Suspicious Trash Chute Deaths: Lara Prychodko, Jaclyn Elmquist, and Justine Gross

    In this episode of Koltergeist, we examine the cases of three women whose tragic deaths were all sudden, heartbreaking, and shrouded in mystery. All three ended in the same way—with a body found at the bottom of a trash chute without a logical explanation of how it got there. But the circumstances of each are vastly different and fiercely contested.  Were these deaths unfortunate mishaps, misjudgments, or something far more sinister? The evidence doesn’t quite align with any logical answer.   Episode Sources: Remains Found in N.Y.C. Garbage Chute Belonged to Missing Woman: Police Dec 03, 2023, page 36 - Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Penn State History Lesson: The Death Of Justine Gross | Onward State Full autopsy report for PSU student who fell down trash chute subject of court battle Petition update · Received Justine's Toxicology and Autopsy Reports · Change.org · Change.org Obituary information for Justine Marie Elizabeth Gross   https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/jaclyn-elmquist-obituary?id=54161644   Feb 26, 2021, page 14 - Daily News at Newspapers.com™ Death of woman found at bottom of Manhattan trash chute could have been murder, forensic pathologist says – Crime Online Search Lara Prychodko Obituaries and Funeral Services Wrongful death lawsuit filed 5 years after Lara Prychodko was found dead at the bottom of Manhattan trash chute The mysterious death of Lara Prychodko | FOX 5 New York     Exclusive | Lara Prychodko had affair with wealthy CEO before death | New York Post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  3. JAN 19

    The Tragedy in the Garage: The Kristil Krug Case

    Kristil Krug was found dead in the garage of her suburban Colorado home, her body bearing clear signs of violence that immediately ruled out any natural cause. What should have been an ordinary evening ended in a brutal crime that left investigators searching for answers amid a web of contradictions, half-truths, and unsettling behavior from those closest to her. As police pieced together timelines and examined troubling details from Kristil’s marriage, her home life, and the hours leading up to her death, it became clear that nothing about the scene was as straightforward as it appeared. In a case marked by deception, silence, and unanswered questions, the truth of who killed Kristil Krug would remain obscured far longer than anyone expected. Episode Sources: https://apnews.com/article/0658e5bac14daa0aba8a18a9330bb6d4 https://apnews.com/article/af75475b55865fd03ecc14452b1f157a https://people.com/colorado-man-convicted-killing-wife-stalking-her-impersonating-ex-boyfriend-11718201 https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/kristil-krug-daniel-murder-denver-stalking-court-update-b2727262.html https://www.crimeonline.com/2024/01/02/cops-colorado-man-murders-his-wife-after-pretending-to-be-stalker-ex-for-months/ https://www.ksat.com/news/2025/04/18/colorado-man-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-his-wife-after-posing-as-ex-boyfriend-and-stalking-her/ https://nypost.com/2025/04/04/us-news/colorado-man-posed-as-wifes-ex-then-murdered-her-cops/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Dateline/comments/1nulqyq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  4. JAN 12

    When the Mind Breaks - Inside the Clancy, Simms, and Greist Cases

    Some of the most devastating intersections of mental illness and violence occur in cases that are unthinkable-when parents killed their children while experiencing episodes of active acute psychosis. In this episode of Koltergeist, we discuss just 3 of the many stories of fractured reality—where delusions overrode instinct. We examine what psychosis looks like in deeply unwell parents and how when symptoms go unrecognized or misunderstood, they can lead to irreversible outcomes-cases of filicide-where a parent kills their own child. Mental illness does not discriminate by age, race, gender, income, or education. It can take root in any home, unravel any mind, and alter anyone’s life. These cases will challenge our most basic ideas about intent, culpability, compassion, and justice. These are stories of Lindsay Clancy, Romechia Sims, and Richard Greist. Episode Sources: Oct 26, 2023, page A5 - The Republican at Newspapers.com™ Oct 16, 2024, page B4 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Lindsay Clancy's Husband Speaks Out After Killings, Says Wife Isn't a 'Monster' Lindsay Clancy hearing weighs psych records and reporter's notes | Court TV Postpartum Psychosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Sep 15, 2015, page 4 - The McDowell News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Apr 23, 2016, page A2 - Lexington Herald-Leader at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jun 07, 2015, page A25 - The News Journal at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ May 11, 1978, page 1 - The Morning Press at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jan 23, 1980, page 35 - Philadelphia Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Aug 03, 2022, page B3 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ May 12, 1978, page 1 - The Reporter at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2787197 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  5. JAN 5

    The Tragic Murder of Yeardley Love

    Episode Description: In May 2010, the University of Virginia was shaken to its core when star lacrosse player Yeardley Love was found dead in her off-campus apartment—her bright future cut short by someone she once trusted. In this episode, Koltergeist unravels the volatile relationship between Yeardley and her ex-boyfriend, George Huguely V, tracing the warning signs, the privilege, and the explosive rage that ended in tragedy. A case that began as campus gossip became a national reckoning… and its echoes still linger in Charlottesville. Sources: https://www.29news.com/2025/05/07/one-love-continues-advocacy-15-years-after-death-uva-lacrosse-player/ https://www.29news.com/2025/05/07/one-love-continues-advocacy-15-years-after-death-uva-lacrosse-player/ https://washingtonian.com/2011/06/01/george-huguely-and-yeardley-love-love-death-and-lacrosse/ https://www.amazon.com/All-American-Murder-Amber-Hunt/dp/0312541066 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    The Amish Devil: The Story of Convicted Killer Eli Stutzman

    Episode Description: On Christmas Eve, 1985, the frozen body of a young boy clad only in blue pajamas was found abandoned in a snowswept ditch along a stretch of rural Nebraska highway. With no clues to his identity, he became known among the locals as “little boy blue”. Nearly 2 years later, authorities found his family and uncovered a trail of dead bodies and sordid tale of secrets and lies that shattered a peaceful Amish community.  Sources: Jul 19, 1988, page 15 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ 30 years later, two Durango murders remain unsolved - The Durango Herald Swartzentruber Amish: The Most Traditional Group - Amish America Re-Examining the Death of Amish Woman Ida Stutzman Father jailed in death of 'Little Boy Blue' - UPI Archives Olsen, Gregg. The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free (p. 121). Thomas & Mercer. Kindle Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    The Pardo and Lawson Christmas Massacre

    Episode Description: On Christmas Eve 2008, a man dressed as Santa Claus rang the doorbell of a family home in Covina, California. Minutes later, the house was engulfed in flames, and a holiday gathering turned into one of the most horrifying massacres in modern true crime history. In this episode, Koltergeist unpacks the deception, the rage, and the chilling premeditation behind Bruce Pardo’s violent rampage—and the unanswered questions that still linger long after the smoke cleared. Then, On Christmas Day, 1929, a North Carolina tobacco farmer wiped out his entire family—just days after forcing them into an expensive, unexplained portrait. Nearly a century later, the Lawson murders remain one of America’s most chilling holiday mysteries. In this episode, Koltergeist unravels the strange behavior, whispered secrets, and unanswered questions behind a crime that still haunts the foothills… and the photograph that warned no one. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&page=1 https://abc7.com/post/covina-christmas-shooting-survivor-hopes-walkout-sends-a-message/3217340/?userab=abc_web_player-460*variant_a_abc_control-1900%2Cotv_web_player-461*variant_a_otv_control-1902%2Cotv_web_content_rec-445*variant_a_control-1849%2Chp_banner-426*variant_a_control-1777 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawson_family_murders https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2016/12/25/story-lawson-family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    The Death of Ana Walshe

    Episode Description: New Year’s Eve is supposed to be one of the most electric nights of the year—champagne, countdowns, and the glittering promise of a clean slate. But for Ana Walshe, a striking, ambitious mother of three with a successful real estate career, it was the last night anyone would ever see her alive. Her husband, Brian Walshe, carried a past stitched together with lies, fraud, and theft. Investigators uncovered a trail of incriminating evidence, including a string of chilling internet searches that painted a horrifying picture of the death and dismemberment of Ana Walshe. Sources: Friend of Ana Walshe reacts to bombshell guilty pleas on first day of jury selection – Boston 25 News Jan 09, 2023, page A9 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Brian Walshe: Court docs reveal struggles with mental health, relationship between Ana & his mother – Boston 25 News Walshe pleaded guilty in 2021 to wire fraud, interstate transportation for a scheme to defraud Ana Walshe, whose husband is accused of killing her, had an affair before she went missing, court documents show | CNN Brian Walshe and Ana Walshe: A timeline of the case | CNN Family Of Massachusetts Mom Helped Alleged Killer Husband Brian Walshe Stay Out Of Prison New details emerge from arrest documents in Ana Walshe case Brian Walshe trial live stream: Day 2 of trial, Google searches – NBC Boston At Brian Walshe's murder trial, attention turns to his wife's affair before she disappeared | AP News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Step into the chilling world of Koltergeist, the ultimate true crime podcast hosted by sister-in-law duo Dr. Megan Kolter and Nurse Anne Kolter. With their unique blend of medical expertise, Megan and Anne unravel haunting true crime tales that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned true crime fan or a curious newcomer, Koltergeist delivers gripping narratives with a touch of heart, and just the right amount of goosebumps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Anne & Megan Kolter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anne & Megan Kolter 2024
  • Show Website
    Koltergeist

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