Criminal Appeal

Criminal Appeal

The new true crime podcast featuring Crime Analyst and Lawyer Dr. Casey Jordan and Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet

  1. Part 2 | Maryann Measles: Inside the Group That Orchestrated Her Murder

    1 DAY AGO

    Part 2 | Maryann Measles: Inside the Group That Orchestrated Her Murder

    ⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the murder of 13-year-old Maryann Measles, we shift our focus from who Maryann was to the people who betrayed her in the most devastating way. *Featuring clips from our one on one conversation with Maryann’s childhood friend Scott* This episode examines the group dynamics behind the crime. We explore how power, loyalty, and manipulation played a role in a crime that led to the convictions of eight individuals, aged 16 to 24. To help unpack the psychology and criminology behind this case, we’re joined by special guests Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg, hosts of the acclaimed Women & Crime podcast! Both Professors of Criminology. They teach at Columbia, Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson and in prison on topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers. Together, we analyze how this crime unfolded, why it happened, and what it reveals about group violence and female involvement in extreme crimes. 🔔 Next episode drops February 24th... 🔔 Subscribe for More True Crime This episode is made possible by ‪ @askventuralawyoutube  | The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on social : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find your hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Casey Jordan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Women & Crime: Youtube Instagram Website

    1h 11m
  2. Part 1 | GROOMED, KIDNAPPED, KILLED: The Case of Maryann Measles

    1 DAY AGO

    Part 1 | GROOMED, KIDNAPPED, KILLED: The Case of Maryann Measles

    ⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. In Part 1 of our deep dive into the murder of Maryann Measles, we begin by understanding who Maryann was — and how the events that led to her death began to unfold.Maryann was a 13-year-old from New Milford, Connecticut, whose 1997 murder devastated her community and ultimately led to the convictions of eight individuals, ages 16 to 24, for aggravated assault, rape, and murder. Despite the shocking nature of the crime, the case never received the national attention many believe it deserved. In this episode of Criminal Appeal, we humanize Maryann through the voices of those who knew and loved her, while also examining the early dynamics that shaped this tragedy. We explore the timeline of events, the social environment surrounding the group involved, and the psychological factors that may have contributed to how the situation escalated. Listen to Part 2 ! 🔔 Next episode drops February 24th... 🔔 Subscribe for More True Crime This episode is made possible by ‪ Ventura Law | The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on social : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find your hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Casey Jordan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 44m
  3. Luigi Mangione Death Penalty?!

    31 JAN · BONUS

    Luigi Mangione Death Penalty?!

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.ABOUT: Side bar on decision of the death penalty for Luigi MangioneThis episode is made possible by ‪‪@askventuralawyoutube‬ | The Accident Law Firm__________________________________Listen on your audio platforms :Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mljKhf...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/da2...Patreon : / criminalappeal Follow along on social :Instagram: / criminalappealpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Tik Tok: / criminalappealpodcast Website : www.criminalappealpodcast.comFind your hosts:Dr. Casey Jordan : / drcaseyjordan Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet : / colleenbutlersweet_phd #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #luigimangione #handsomedevil

    18 min
  4. HANDSOME DEVIL: Dr. Jordan interviews the Producers

    25 JAN · BONUS

    HANDSOME DEVIL: Dr. Jordan interviews the Producers

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan is joined by the producers of the new Wade Wilson documentary 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' NOW AVAILABLE on ‪‪@paramountplus This episode is made possible by ‪‪@askventuralawyoutube‬ | The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mljKhf... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/da2... Patreon : criminalappeal Follow along on social : Instagram: / criminalappealpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Tik Tok: / criminalappealpodcast Website : www.criminalappealpodcast.com Find your hosts: Dr. Casey Jordan : / drcaseyjordan Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet : / colleenbutlersweet_phd #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #wadewilson #paramountplus #handsomedevil

    14 min
  5. Debrief on the Deadpool Killer: Featuring CrimeDocDani

    24 JAN · BONUS

    Debrief on the Deadpool Killer: Featuring CrimeDocDani

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.ABOUT: Dr. Casey Jordan and CrimeDocDani briefly tap into the details of the brutal crimes of Wade Wilson in 2019. Highlighting moments from the 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' documentary. NOW AVAILABLE on ‪‪@paramountplus‬ We would like to thank ‪@CrimeDocDani‬ for joining us!This episode is made possible by ‪‪@askventuralawyoutube‬ | The Accident Law Firm__________________________________Listen on your audio platforms :Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mljKhf...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/da2...Patreon : / criminalappeal Follow along on social :Instagram: / criminalappealpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Tik Tok: / criminalappealpodcast Website : www.criminalappealpodcast.comFind your hosts:Dr. Casey Jordan : / drcaseyjordan Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet : / colleenbutlersweet_phd #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #wadewilson #Crimedocdani

    14 min
  6. Wade Wilson Explained: Charm, Murder, and the Rise of the “Wade’s Wives”

    23 JAN

    Wade Wilson Explained: Charm, Murder, and the Rise of the “Wade’s Wives”

    ⚠️ SENSITIVITY WARNING: Listener discretion is advised — this episode includes details that may be disturbing to some audiences. Criminologist Dr. Casey Jordan and Sociologist Dr. Colleen Butler Sweet revisit the Wade Wilson case covering the following : - The psychology behind Wade Wilson’s charm and violence - The rise of his devoted fangirl following, known as the “Wade’s Wives” - Hybristophilia and why some people are drawn to violent offenders This episode features clips from the 'Handsome Devil, Charming Killer' documentary NOW AVAILABLE on Paramount + , which Dr. Casey Jordan makes an appearance in! **Clips from the documentary are included with full permission from the rights holders.** This episode is made possible by ‪Ventura Law | The Accident Law Firm __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on social : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find your hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Casey Jordan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet ⁠⁠⁠ #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #wadewilson #thehandsomedevil

    2h 6m
  7. The Rise of the Lost Boys: Why Young Men Are Becoming More Violent

    11/12/2025 · BONUS

    The Rise of the Lost Boys: Why Young Men Are Becoming More Violent

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. This week’s Side Bar dives into the 'Lost Boys' ABOUT : In recent years, experts have started warning about a troubling new trend often called the rise of the “lost boys” — a growing wave of younger and younger males becoming involved in violent crimes, especially gun-related homicides. While overall crime has dropped in many places, the rate of adolescent violence has surged, with some cities reporting dramatic spikes in teenage offenders. Researchers link this shift to a mix of pandemic-era trauma, lack of support systems, easy access to weapons, and a deep sense of social disconnection. It’s sparking a national conversation about how we’re failing young men, what’s fueling this crisis, and what it will take to keep the next generation from getting lost. _______________________________ WELCOME TO SIDE BAR — a spirited spinoff of Criminal Appeal, where host Dr. Casey Jordan and co-host Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet take their conversations from the courtroom to the cocktail bar. In these quick, 15-minute episodes, the co-hosts unwind over drinks, sharing candid takes on justice, behavior, and the stories that didn’t make it into the main show. 🗓️Release Schedule : Side Bar episodes drop biweekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 🔔 Subscribe for More True Crime _________________________________ 🍺 This episode enjoyed with Two Roads __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on social : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find your hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Casey Jordan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet ⁠⁠ #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #lostboys #teencrime

    18 min
  8. Why Do Women Fall for Killers? The Science Behind Hybristophilia

    09/12/2025 · BONUS

    Why Do Women Fall for Killers? The Science Behind Hybristophilia

    Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners. This week’s Side Bar dives into the Phenomenon of Hybristophilia ABOUT : Hybristophilia is a psychological phenomenon in which someone experiences attraction to another person who has committed violent or criminal acts. Often referred to as “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome,” it can appear in mild forms—such as fascination with dangerous individuals—or more extreme forms where people actively pursue relationships with offenders, including those in prison. This attraction is usually tied to deeper psychological needs, like a desire to “save” or “fix” someone, a fascination with power, or the thrill of danger from a safe distance. While often sensationalized in true crime media, hybristophilia is complex and rooted in emotional, relational, and sometimes trauma-related dynamics. _______________________________ WELCOME TO SIDE BAR — a spirited spinoff of Criminal Appeal, where host Dr. Casey Jordan and co-host Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet take their conversations from the courtroom to the cocktail bar. In these quick, 15-minute episodes, the co-hosts unwind over drinks, sharing candid takes on justice, behavior, and the stories that didn’t make it into the main show. 🗓️Release Schedule : Side Bar episodes drop biweekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 🔔 Next Side Bar Episode released on Thursday 12/11/25🔔 Subscribe for More True Crime _________________________________ This episode enjoyed Prisoner Wine __________________________________ Listen on your audio platforms : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on social : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find your hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Casey Jordan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet ⁠⁠ #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #Hybristophilia #luigimangione

    17 min
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The new true crime podcast featuring Crime Analyst and Lawyer Dr. Casey Jordan and Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet

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  • Creator
    Criminal Appeal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Criminal Appeal
  • Show Website
    Criminal Appeal

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