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Ep. 249 All About... Crime Stoppers

Crack House Chronicles

Release Date: 02/03/2025

Ep. 278 What Happened to Laynee Westbrook show art Ep. 278 What Happened to Laynee Westbrook

Crack House Chronicles

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale dive into the case of Laynee Westbrook who went missing from Anacortes Washington on September 10, 2020. We are also welcomed to have on the show Emily Pepper, she is the sister-in-law of Laynee. Emily is one of many family members who along with friends are trying to find out what happened to Laynee. Check out our MERCH!

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Ep. 277 The Murder of Stephen Starr show art Ep. 277 The Murder of Stephen Starr

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of Stephen Starr (36) who was brutally murdered in his Hickory North Carolina home on February 14, 2011. His killer was Michael Anderson (19) who had become his roommate a few days earlier. Check out our MERCH! Sources:  

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Ep. 276 SERIAL KILLER - Tommy Lynn Sells show art Ep. 276 SERIAL KILLER - Tommy Lynn Sells

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells. Sells who became known as the Coast to Coast Killer was convicted of only two murders, one of which he was sentenced to death and eventually executed for.  Sells claimed to have killed up to 70 victims in various states. Investigators have been able to conclusively pinpoint Sells in at least 22 cases. Check out our MERCH! Sources:    

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Ep. 275 Shelby III Survivor - Jon Anthony SPEAKS show art Ep. 275 Shelby III Survivor - Jon Anthony SPEAKS

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale are pleased to have on the show Jon Anthony. Jon was at the Shelby III Adult Bookstore the night of January 17, 1987. He was shot in the head and was left for dead. But miraculously he survived and was able to get to safety. Don't miss his incredible story! Check out our MERCH!

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Ep. 274 The Dardeen Family Massacre show art Ep. 274 The Dardeen Family Massacre

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In this episode of the crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the horrific case of the Dardeen family who was brutally attacked and murdered in their home near Ina Illinois in November of 1987. Check out our MERCH! Sources:  

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Ep. 273 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders w/ Dianna Melton show art Ep. 273 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders w/ Dianna Melton

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale talk to Dianna Melton, sister of Travis "Bud" Melton who was murdered at the Shelby III Adult Bookstore on January 17, 1987. Dianna gives us some insight on her brother and the murders ...and discusses possible theories. Check out our MERCH!

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Ep. 272 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders show art Ep. 272 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders. On the night of January 17, 1987, three men were killed and two more were seriously wounded in a mass shooting at the Shelby III Bookstore in Shelby, North Carolina. The bookstore was an adult bookstore that was known to attract a gay male clientele. Check out our MERCH! Sources: newspapers.com  

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Ep. 271 The Murder of Reesa Trexler show art Ep. 271 The Murder of Reesa Trexler

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the horrific murder of Reesa Trexler. 15 year old Reesa is murdered while visiting her grandparents' house. Everyone in Salisbury, NC wonders who's to blame...except for police, who spend the next 35 years focusing on the unlikeliest of suspects before forensic technology points them toward the real killer. Check out our MERCH! Sources:  

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Ep. 270 Carl Eugene Watts - The Sunday Morning Slasher show art Ep. 270 Carl Eugene Watts - The Sunday Morning Slasher

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss Carl Eugene Watts. Watts dubbed the Sunday Morning Slasher, was an American serial killer who murdered numerous women and girls between 1974 and 1982. Watts is suspected of being the most prolific serial killer in United States history. Check out our MERCH! Sources:  

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Ep. 269 What Happened to Ken Mohler? show art Ep. 269 What Happened to Ken Mohler?

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the disappearance of Ken Mohler. Kenneth “Ken” Earl Mohler was last seen on August 16th , 2012, at his place of employment, Gregory Wood Products located at 2801 Woodtech Dr. Newton, N.C.; where he worked as a third shift maintenance man. Check out our MERCH! Sources:    

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In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale speak with two members of Crime Stoppers of Cleveland County NC, Jeff Yates and Sgt. Brad Benson. 

Cleveland County Crimestoppers is a non-profit organization that helps law enforcement obtain needed information for the investigation of crime.  Crimestoppers is an independent board that works with law enforcement in gathering information and giving rewards for the information provided.  The system for gathering this information keeps the caller completely anonymous and unknown to both the board and law enforcement.  Cleveland County Crimestoppers provides information to all Cleveland County law enforcement agencies.  Sergeant Brad Benson at the Shelby Police Department is responsible for gathering and distributing all tip information to the appropriate agencies and to provide information to the local board as the law enforcement coordinator for the board.  The board meets monthly to discuss business and make recommendations or approve tips for the previous month.  Crimestoppers play an important role in gathering needed information to extend cases for further investigation.  All law enforcement agencies within Cleveland County are fortunate to have a local board that is willing to make an effort to reduce crime in our area.  

By scanning the QR Code below, a person is taken to the anonymous tip information page that will allow information, photos, and videos about a case to be uploaded to the police for their investigation. If the information helps solve a crime, the tipster may collect reward money paid by Crime Stoppers - all anonymously

We pay up to $1000 for such information dependent on the severity of the crime.

A person may also call the anonymous Tip Line 704-481-8477 to provide information. 

As a non-profit organization, Crime Stoppers is reliant entirely on donations to fund reward money to tipsters who provide information that leads to an arrest.  If you would like to donate, click here. If you would like to become a Board Member, or simply have questions, please email us at  [email protected].

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