Crimes & Closets

Cristy & Beth

Just two moms hiding in our closets, drinking and talking true crime. The world is scary, people suck, hide in your closet. read less

Judy Malinowski
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Judy Malinowski
Judy Malinowski was a beautiful, mother of two daughters. She fought cancer, a drug addiction, and her abuser, until her final breath. Please join us as we keep her fight going. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. If you need help getting out of an abusive relationship call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Sources: Judy’s Foundation :  https://www.judysfoundation.org/resources/ Judy’s deposition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBapvOaUjj4 https://www.thedailybeast.com/judy-malinowski-was-burned-alive-and-testified-in-her-own-murder-trial https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/judy-malinowski-fire-that-took-her-true-story-b2208191.html https://www.nbc4i.com/news/fire-that-took-her-documentary-released-on-fiery-death-of-judy-malinowski/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7127457/Judy-Malinowski-testified-murder-trial-set-fire-abusive-ex.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/6343623/haunting-words-burnt-mom-revealed-suspect/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/20/movies/the-fire-that-took-her-review.html https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dispatch/name/judy-malinowski-obituary?id=18910308 https://www.nbc4i.com/news/judy-malinowski-dies-nearly-two-years-after-being-set-on-fire/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/judys-law-introduced-honor-ohio-mother-who-was-set-fire/530-a3626874-ee54-4a4e-8f54-6228139c233b --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Rita Curran
May 1 2023
Rita Curran
Rita was a beloved 2nd grade teacher, who moved out of her parents home and in with a few roommates, in the summer of 1971. Her plan was to work and attend classes for her master's degree. Her roommates go out one night and when they return home, they find Rita beaten to death in her bedroom. There was a short time span for this crime to occur. Who could have entered their home when she was alone and attacked her? Join us as we discuss this chilling case. Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/22/cold-case-solved-dna-cigarette-rita-curran/11320406002/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/23/vermont-rita-curran-murder-police-dna-cigarette https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Rita_Curran https://www.wcax.com/2023/02/21/watch-live-police-expected-reveal-suspect-50-year-old-burlington-murder-case/ https://webpubcontent.gray.tv/wcax/docs/Rita%20Curran%20Murder-Trieb%20Final%20Report.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/22/us/rita-curran-burlington-vermont-cold-case/index.html https://www.mynbc5.com/article/family-former-student-remember-rita-curran-after-her-52-year-old-murder-case-is-finally-solved/43015336 https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/mystery-in-the-mountains/mystery-in-the-mountains-50-year-old-case-remains-unsolved/ https://abc7chicago.com/william-deroos-rita-curran-vermont-murder-news-today/12861222/ https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/19/rita-curran-cold-case-burlington-police-to-make-announcement/69915284007/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15648718/rita-patricia-curran https://opoyi.com/usa/who-was-william-deroos-suspect-in-1971-burlington-murder-of-rita-curran/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/249703071/william-richard-deroos https://vtdigger.org/2023/02/21/burlington-police-say-neighbor-killed-rita-curran-solving-a-more-than-50-year-old-cold-case/?fbclid=IwAR3yXglU4iiWTcCfNUcTXIxfuhX6wIEtqojfLuspKLxUFEeazDnjjBna53Q https://www.manchesterjournal.com/local-news/rita-curran-1971-homicide-solved-with-dna/article_3cff6f5e-ae3f-11ed-8677-9b80f37a4d51.html?wallit_nosession=1&fbclid=IwAR3LYtIc7uZhooThduGtVRrCCfrahn4jy3SQLyhdlFd6vDwfZRWXWF2oXTA Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
The Easey Street Murders
Apr 24 2023
The Easey Street Murders
Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Barlett were living together on Easey Street in Victoria, Australia in January 1977. These two beautiful “girls of their time” were brutally attacked, assaulted, and murdered in their quiet home. 46 years later, their murders are still unsolved, despite the presence of DNA. Join us in the closet this week while we discuss The Easey Street Murders. *If you have any information on the murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Barlett, please contact Victoria Police at Line 131-444 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-333-0000. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easey_Street_murders https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/lrlffd/easey_street_murders_victorias_most_brutal_crime/?onboarding_redirect=%2Fr%2FUnresolvedMysteries%2Fcomments%2Flrlffd%2Feasey_street_murders_victorias_most_brutal_crime%2F https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/lrlffd/easey_street_murders_victorias_most_brutal_crime/?onboarding_redirect=%2Fr%2FUnresolvedMysteries%2Fcomments%2Flrlffd%2Feasey_street_murders_victorias_most_brutal_crime%2F https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sullivans https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89643792/suzanne-joy-armstrong https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202266929/susan-jan-bartlett Murder on Easey Street: Melbourne’s Most Notorious Cold Case by Helen Thomas (2019) *Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Ethan Stacy
Apr 17 2023
Ethan Stacy
Ethan Stacy was a 4-year-old boy, who was happy, energetic, and well behaved. His parents get divorced and he is forced to visit his mother in Utah for the summer. His father had his reservations about the visit as well, but it was court ordered and he did not have a choice. What happened to Ethan at the hands of his mother and new stepfather, is both shocking and horrific. Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. Sources: https://www.deseret.com/2010/5/14/20115211/ethan-stacy-always-wanted-to-be-loved-friend-says https://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/ci_15074193 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ethan-stacys-mother-seeks-annulment-from-husband-both-accused-of-sons-murder/ https://www.standard.net/police-fire/2014/feb/06/ethan-stacys-father-says-theres-no-justice-at-all-for-killer-sloop/ www.websleuths.com https://www.standard.net/police-fire/2013/mar/30/ethan-stacys-manner-of-death-explained-in-detail/ http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/05/20/greene.ethan.stacy/index.html https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-police-utah-man-beat-boy-to-death-disfigured-him-2010may12-story.html https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/pair-faces-charges-after-boys-body-found-in-utah https://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/D=g/ci_15083168 https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-authorities-find-body-of-missing-4-year-old-boy https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna37096533 http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/05/14/Utah.murder.charges/index.html https://www.ksl.com/article/28605924/nathan-sloop-admits-to-his-role-in-death-of-stepson https://www.sltrib.com/news/courts/2014/11/18/stephanie-sloop-pleads-guilty-to-murder-in-death-of-4-year-old-son-ethan-stacy/ https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=57494913&itype=CMSID https://www.deseret.com/2013/3/27/20516993/nathan-sloop-s-own-words-describe-ugly-abuse-before-4-year-old-s-death https://www.fox13now.com/2014/02/04/breaking-news-nathan-sloop-pleads-guilty-to-killing-ethan-stacy https://kutv.com/news/local/davis-county-attorney-keep-stephanie-sloop-locked-up-forever https://www.fox13now.com/news/photos-nathan-sloop-pleads-guilty-to-killing-ethan-stacy# https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/utah-woman-pleads-guilty-murdering-4-year-old-son-article-1.2014103 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2378714/Nathan-Sloop-face-death-penalty-guilty-killing-stepson-Ethan-Stacy-4.html https://www.standard.net/police-fire/courts/2014/nov/17/video-stephanie-sloop-blames-drug-abuse-for-sons-death/ https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/tag/nathaniel-sloop/ https://www.khaosart.com/about-the-artist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Jennifer and Adrianna Wix
Apr 10 2023
Jennifer and Adrianna Wix
Jennifer Wix was a young mother living in small town Tennessee. One evening in 2004 after a fight with her boyfriend, Jennifer and her 2 year old daughter, Adrianna, went missing. The mother and daughter have never been seen or heard from again. They are now presumed to be dead and their disappearance are being investigated as homicides. This unsolved case is surrounded in speculation, rumors, and tiktoks. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the disappearances of Jennifer and Adrianna Wix. *If you have any information on the disappearances of Jennifer and Adrianna Wix, please contact the Robertson County Sheriff's Office at 615-384-7971 or visit their Crime Tip Page at https://www.robertsonsheriff.com/. You can also contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations at 1-800-TBI-FIND or tipstotbi@tn.gov. Sources: Voices of Justice Podcast by Sarah Turney :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jennifer-and-adrianna-wix/id1469338483?i=1000571625324 https://www.middletennesseemysteries.com/article/422/robertson-county-jennifer-and-adrianna-wix https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/jennifer-wixs-mother-grieves-on-what-would-have-been-daughters-40th-birthday/ https://www.wkrn.com/unsolved-tennessee/jennifer-and-adrianna-wix-cold-case-gets-new-detective/ https://charleyproject.org/case/jennifer-kay-wix https://www.facebook.com/jenniferandadrianna/about https://linktr.ee/JenniferandAdrianna?fbclid=IwAR1RRknheWa_xqMSDJYWRvsWltPGGKBVmOou5MsCXqwsRbBVlMSUsY8x1NY https://www.newschannel5.com/news/mystery-disappearance-jennifer-wix-would-have-turned-40-this-week?fbclid=IwAR0HcUat_5QTlkkt2f2kcmuq1gipsYlVxyOwLqWO8Br0Qh5uka7M5wISgYc Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@casey.marcella?_t=8bsAo8hMJI6&_r=1 *Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Special 3rd Podaversary Episode
Apr 3 2023
Special 3rd Podaversary Episode
We went LIVE on YouTube for our 3rd Podaversary. If you missed it, here is the episode we recorded! We come at you with two cases. First up: Blanche Monnier was a beautiful young woman in France, who fell in love with a "penniless lawyer", according to her mother. She was locked in a room for 25 years to deter her from marrying this man. What police find, when they are informed of this horrific occurrence, is awful. Sources: https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2020/05/blanche-monnier.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanche_Monnier https://medium.com/crimopedia/the-tragic-story-of-the-pretty-woman-locked-up-for-26-years-7fd1935cbd66 https://allthatsinteresting.com/blanche-monnier https://historydaily.org/blanche-monnier-story https://www.historydefined.net/blanche-monnier/ https://www.bestfranceforever.com/prisoner-in-her-bedroom-for-25-years-the-terrible-reason-why-blanche-was-locked-up/ Then: Sara Anne Wood was a 12 year old girl riding her bike home from a church function one summer day when she mysteriously went missing. Months of searching lead to nothing but then a serial killer enters the picture. Justice was served for Sara and an evil monster was taken off the streets. But Sara will forever be missed.  *If you have any information about a missing or exploited child please contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or missingpersons@dcjs.ny.gov.  Sources:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sara_Anne_Wood https://charleyproject.org/case/sara-anne-wood https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/pre-update/the-legacy-of-sara-anne-wood https://bigfrog104.com/sara-anne-wood-disappearance/ https://www.syracuse.com/news/2013/07/mass_man_convicted_of_killing_sara_ann_wood_admits_to_killing_a_third_child.html https://m.facebook.com/MissingPersonsCasesNetwork/posts/421898435337003 https://www.wamc.org/wamc-news/2018-08-17/sara-anne-wood-missing-25-years https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mohawk-valley-ride-for-missing-children-to-hold-informational-meeting/ar-AA18rb7I https://www.therideformissingchildren.com/riders/ https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lent-lewis.htm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10357749/sara-anne-wood https://www.churchangel.com/directory/listing/norwich-corners-christian-church/ https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Saturday-marks-25-years-since-Sara-Anne-Wood-s-13159403.php https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171456920/james-joseph-bernardo *Crimes and Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Amina and Sarah Said
Mar 20 2023
Amina and Sarah Said
Amina and Sarah Said were 2 promising Egyptian-American teenagers with their whole lives ahead of them. But their abusive and controlling father, Yaser, viewed their desire to live a normal American life as dishonorable. Despite an attempt to flee him, these two sisters lost their lives to their father’s disturbed beliefs and it would be 12 years before he was caught and justice would be served. Join us in the close this week as we discuss the honor killings of Amina and Sarah Said. *If you or someone you know is experiencing violence in the home at the hand of a domestic partner please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788 or visit www.hotline.org. *If you or someone you know is a child experiencing abuse by an adult please reach out to Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline by calling or texting HELP to  1-800-422-4453 or www.childhelphotline.org.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaser_Abdel_Said https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32311856/amina-yaser-said https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232487612/sarah-yaser-said America’s Most Wanted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdnO4yFU-iY The Price of Honor (2014) - free on Amazon Prime The Hunt With John Walsh: Sisters in Death, July 2015 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53934168 *Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Amanda Blackburn
Feb 27 2023
Amanda Blackburn
Amanda and Davey Blackburn were a religious couple who moved to Indianapolis to start a new church.  They had a 15 month old son, Weston and one on the way.  Three men, who had been out on a crime spree for several days, came across the Blackburn home, early in the morning in November of 2015. Davey came home to find his wife unconscious in a pool of blood.  Join us as we discuss this awful case and how it impacted so many. Call or Text us to give us your opinion : 314-594-7031 Sources:   https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/23/ind-police-arrest-teen-for-rape-murder-of-pastors-pregnant-wife-amanda-blackburn/ https://www.wyff4.com/article/sources-say-amanda-blackburn-was-sexually-assaulted/7018496 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/greenvilleonline/name/amanda-grace-blackburn-obituary?id=18294060 https://people.com/crime/pastor-wife-amanda-blackburn-murder-second-suspect-pleads-guilty/ https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/11/amanda_blackburn_affidavit_pro.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/12/18/amanda-blackburn-murder-suspects/77578720/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/16/amanda-blackburn-indianapolis-memorial/75871558/ https://www.daveyblackburn.com/ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2022/06/06/amanda-blackburn-larry-taylor-murder-case-gets-another-mistrial/7483398001/ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2021/12/07/amanda-blackburn-shooting-mistrial-declared-larry-taylor-case/6415599001/ https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/trial-begins-for-final-suspect-in-death-of-pastors-pregnant-wife/ https://nypost.com/2022/10/14/larry-jo-taylor-jr-gets-86-years-in-prison-for-murder-of-pastors-wife/ https://meaww.com/larry-jo-taylor-jr-sentenced-break-in-home-indianapolis-pastor-kill-wife https://www.facebook.com/amandablackburncase/about_profile_transparency Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Albert Walker and The Murder of Ronald Platt
Feb 20 2023
Albert Walker and The Murder of Ronald Platt
Albert Walker was a scam artist who defrauded dozens of people, embezzled millions of dollars, kidnapped his daughter, and murdered a man who trusted him. This case is a wild ride of a life of lies, deceit, and violence. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the case of Albert Walker and the murder of Ronald Platt, also known as The Rolex Murder. Sources: https://www.sunsigns.org/famousbirthdays/d/profile/albert-walker/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Johnson_Walker https://reallifevillains.miraheze.org/wiki/Albert_Walker https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/notorious-local-killer-conman-albert-walker-now-75-denied-parole https://quillandquire.com/review/a-hand-in-the-water-the-many-lies-of-albert-walker/ https://fampeople.com/cat-albert-johnson-walker Forensic Files: Time Will Tell, Season 5 Episode 15 (see link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnuX4RpvOSs Real Crimes: The (Almost) Perfect Murder (see link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdB6aYXVO-A https://wondery.com/shows/generation-why/episode/5659-murder-of-ronald-platt/ https://wondery.com/shows/generation-why/episode/5659-murder-of-ronald-platt/ Made for TV Movie: AKA Albert Walker (2002) - did not use as a source of information Books: A Hand in the Water: The Many Lives and Betrayals of Albert Walker by Bill Schiller (1998) Nothing Sacred by Alan Cairns (1998) Dancing Devil - My Twenty Years with Albert Walker by Barbara McDonald (2002) Play: Stolen Lives, The Albert Walker Story by Peter Colley (2000) *Crimes & Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message
Spree Killer: Matthew Murray
Feb 6 2023
Spree Killer: Matthew Murray
Matthew Murray was a 24 year old quiet young man from Colorado. In December 2007, over the course of 12 hours, he shot and killed 4 innocent people, injuring 5 more, and traumatizing countless victims. Matthew had vowed to “kill as many Christians as he could.” This senseless act of violence is disturbing and scary. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the spree killer Matthew Murray and the Youth With A Mission and New Life Church shootings. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/murray-matthew.htm https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/journalism-and-publishing-biographies/ordo-templi-orientis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Colorado_YWAM_and_New_Life_shootings https://www.westword.com/news/the-long-silence-of-matthew-murrays-parents-5861020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEpCcmpYqBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuUGIvVAIP0 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112629908/matthew-john-murray https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23314686/tiffany-ann-johnson https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23327627/philip-j-crouse https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25654357/stephanie-pauline-works https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25654364/rachel-elizabeth-works https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Life_Church_(Colorado_Springs,_Colorado) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_with_a_Mission https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1030222.I_Had_to_Say_Something *Crimes and Closets is a true crime podcast production of Skoldon, LLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimesandclosets/message