Family Plots

Wailing and gnashing of teeth take on a new meaning in this week’s troubling episode of twins gone wild. A mouth mold winds up solving the case, and Annie and Kathryn discuss their own tooth traumas.   Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters-in-law . . . until tragedy strikes. Drug use, a flirtation with a local DJ, and a suspicious hit-and-run all illustrate the refrain: Lord help the sister-in-law who comes between Betty Jo and her man. In other musical news, tune in for the first-ever murder ballad dedication!   Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Momma Bears, Desperate Housewives, and Criminal Lawyers make up this dramatic case of privileged people behaving badly. While this particular episode is murder-free, it may have you looking over your shoulder at the next PTA meeting. There’s a vengeful suburbanite on the loose. . . . Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Have you figured out who the real murderer is? Could it be Bucky Brooks, Bubby, or someone else entirely? After uncovering a few red herrings in the Bluegrass State, Annie and Kathryn expose the real culprit. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

The sun shines bright in the Old Kentucky Home, but apparently it's not warm enough to keep a Shepherdsville murder case from going cold. Will institutional incompetence and the loose lips of a detective cause a killer to walk free? Annie and Kathryn journey back to their home state to find out. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

A pungent odor reveals the skeletons in Teresa’s closet, but will anyone believe her daughter’s bizarre story of torture and murder? Will the brothers be held accountable too? The nose knows in this conclusion to the Knorr family murders. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Enter Sandman (aka Theresa Knorr) in this horror story from beginning to end. Annie and Kathryn find some comfort in discussing public responses to child abuse, but this episode is dark, folks. Leave a nightlight on.   Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Did Ross have murder on the brain, or was he distracted to the point of child neglect? Tune in to see if you agree with Annie and Kathryn’s assessment of Ross’s mental state and the jury’s final verdict. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle  

Is Forgotten Baby Syndrome to blame for the death of little Cooper, or is his father a stone-cold murderer? Annie and Kathryn discuss the strange behaviors of Ross and Leanna Harris and the head-scratching events that culminated in an unlikely arrest. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Three Victorian sisters take on Mr. Splitfoot and a barrage of rapping ghosts in an engrossing story that truly has it all: romance, fraud, and an epic showdown. Because, after all, it’s not a real story without a showdown. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

It’s all sex, lies, and videotape in this (somewhat) concise conclusion to the Rafay family murders. Along the way, Annie and Kathryn encounter an amorous attorney, some not-so-dirty tricksters, and a couple of obnoxious but generous tippers. Just another offering from the podcast of cozy thoughts. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers by AudioJungle

Oh, Canada! The magical land of scratch 'n sniff currency and panda-hugging prime ministers. It also happens to be the setting for this week's episode and our suspects' murderous screenplay. These "Great Despisers," however, must face off with the RMCP in a scenario that's stranger than fiction. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Someone is most certainly sick in this much-anticipated episode, but it’s not Asunta, Boss of the Ghost Hunters. Annie and Kathryn discuss the manner and motive behind the young girl’s death in a case that draws some eerie parallels to the JonBenet Ramsey case. Find out what incriminating evidence investigators found on Alfonso’s computer and the haunting text that Asunta sent just weeks before her murder. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Don’t touch that dial! Annie and Kathryn take a break from the regularly scheduled programming to interview a very special guest star . . . their cousin, Kidron! Tune in to hear the answers to these super important questions: 1) What is Kidron’s favorite family plot? 2) What do thorn bushes, keys, and berries have in common?, and 3) WHAT ABOUT BARB? Visit Kidron’s totally awesome photography site here Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain. And in this week's episode, the crime in Spain occurs exclusively in Santiago de Compostela. Although Henry Higgins was unavailable for diction coaching (how do you roll those "r"s?), the ladies manage to inject some culture—international AND galactic—into the podcast.   Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

After taking his family on a fateful cliffside outing, Bob begins to realize that being a murderer is no picnic. But when his decision to enlist the help of a long-time pal goes sideways, is anyone safe? A lichen expert and a teenage witness may hold the key . . . to the prison doors.   Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle  

Two psychopathic brothers. Two childhood friends. Two murder plots. Two suspicious deaths. Listeners are sure to get more than they bargained for in this week’s murder-for hire episode. But wait, there’s more: listen now and you’ll also hear about the time when Annie killed the babysitter. . . Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

It’s time to lighten (and shorten) things up a bit with this one-off episode. Tune in for Annie’s big geographical reveal, which happens to be the home state of this week’s crime-loving family. Kathryn and Annie discuss fair wages for getaway drivers, the nuances of criminal lingo, and what it takes to be Walter White 2.0.  Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Jeffery MacDonald continues to get by with a little help from his friends and the incredible testimony of a few manipulated “witnesses.” Can you spot the holes in their stories? Annie and Kathryn can. Tune in for the conclusion of this riveting three-part series. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle

Maybe it’s hippies, maybe it’s Jeffrey, maybe it’s Maybelline? Annie and Kathryn delve deeper into the MacDonald family murders, following all the twists and turns of this decades-long case. Contained herein are dreams of Mustangs, speculation on wig-buying trends, a disturbing late-night talk show, and one badass father-in-law. Artwork by Alissa Levy Music by DustBrothers at AudioJungle