Criminology
Criminology is a true crime podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most famous cases in the annals of crime. Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford will give you every details of these infamous crimes. New episodes come out every Saturday night at 10 PM.
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Martha Leanne Green
08/31/2025
Martha Leanne Green
On April 15th, 1987, seventeen-year-old Martha Leanne Green, who usually went by Leanne, vanished from White Bluff, TN. At the time, she and her twin brother, Lawson, were on their way home when they ran out of gas. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Leanne Green. A family stopped by and took Lawson to get some gas, but, for some reason, Leanne wanted to stay in the car. When Lawson got back to the car with the gas, Leanne was gone.
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Amy Bradley Part 2
08/24/2025
Amy Bradley Part 2
In the spring of 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her parents and brother. Just a few days into the cruise, Amy vanished. Her father, Ron, said he last saw her on the balcony early in the morning after a night of partying. But when the family woke up, Amy was nowhere to be found. Join Mike and Morf for part 2 of 2 on the disappearance of Amy Bradley. This case has been followed closely for years by amateur sleuths on sites like Reddit and Websleuths. In part 2, we are going to lay out some of the possible sightings of Amy following her disappearance and dive more into the theories and possibilities of what happened to Amy. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Amy Bradley Part 1
08/17/2025
Amy Bradley Part 1
In the spring of 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her parents and brother. Just a few days into the cruise, Amy vanished. Her father, Ron, said he last saw her on the balcony early in the morning after a night of partying. But when the family woke up, Amy was nowhere to be found. Join Mike and Morf for part 1 of 2 on the disappearance of Amy Bradley. This case has been followed closely for years by amateur sleuths on sites like Reddit and Websleuths. It has gained even more attention with a recently released documentary on Netflix. What happened to Amy Bradley is a question that so many, none more so than her family, want answered. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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The Devil's Den Murders
08/10/2025
The Devil's Den Murders
On Saturday July 26th, 2025, officers from the Arkansas State Police were notified that there had been a double homicide in the park. The bodies were identified as forty-three-year-old Clinton Brink and forty-one-year-old Cristen Brink. The two had been hiking with two of their daughters, who are seven and nine years old, at Devil's Den State Park. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss these horrific murders. The police had a description of the attacker as well as his vehicle and looked at all the video and photos they could find from that day. They arrested twenty-eight-year-old Andrew McGann on July 31st in Springdale, Arkansas. Do they have the right man and enough evidence to put him away? You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Sam Haskell
08/03/2025
Sam Haskell
In 2023, authorities received a call about possible human body parts in plastic bags outside of a home in Tarzana, California. When officers arrived at the scene, there were no bags in front of the house and no body parts to be found. The next morning, a man found a torso in the dumpster, which ignited an exhaustive investigation. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Sam Haskell. The son of a Hollywood mogul, Sam was 35 years old and married with children in 2023. As the investigation unfolded, the authorities released that Sam's wife, Mei Li, and his in-laws, Yanxiang Wang and Gaoshen Li, were missing. It would be up to the detectives to try to unravel the mystery around what happened to them. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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The Terwilliger Family Murders
07/27/2025
The Terwilliger Family Murders
In 2023, five people were brutally murdered in a home in Florida, and it turned out, as it does in many cases like this, that the killer was someone close to home. Two young boys were also at the house but were unharmed and able to call for help. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Terwilliger family murders. As police were investigating the grisly murders, one named surfaced quickly; Domenico Gigante. Gigante was the biological father of one of the victims. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Taylor Wright
07/20/2025
Taylor Wright
In 2017, 33-year-old private investigator and former police officer Taylor Wright vanished in after heading out to meet a friend. Eventually, the truth about what happened to Taylor would come out, and this would evolve into a homicide investigation; one that would lead directly to someone very close to Taylor. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Taylor Wright. Taylor was in the middle of a contentious custody battle with her ex-husband. She had taken a large sum of money out of their bank account that the court deemed was not hers to take. Some of that money she entrusted to her good friend Ashley McArthur. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Lauren Giddings
07/13/2025
Lauren Giddings
In 2011, 27-year-old Lauren Giddings was studying for the bar exam. She had told friends and family that she would be out of contact during this time so she could give her full attention. For this reason, it took everyone in her life longer than it normally would have to realize she was missing. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Lauren Giddings. Police eventually began to zero in on one of Lauren's neighbors, Stephen McDaniel. Stephen was a 25-year-old law student who was described as odd and a loner. What police uncovered would shock everyone. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Ilene Misheloff
07/06/2025
Ilene Misheloff
On January 30th, 1989, the soon to be fourteen-year-old Ilene Misheloff vanished from Dublin, California. She left school early to head home and then attend ice skating lessons, but she never made it. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff. Ilene's case has been linked through the years with other girls who have disappeared. Some of those were later solved and proved to not be linked. Still, there has been no shortage of persons of interest in Ilene's case. Some have been ruled out, but others have not. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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The Citronelle Murders
06/29/2025
The Citronelle Murders
In the early morning hours of Sat August 20th, 2016, Twenty-seven-year-old Derrick Dearman, entered the home where his twenty-four-year-old estranged girlfriend, Laneta Lester, was staying. It was Laneta's brother's home, situated approximately 30 miles outside Mobile, Alabama. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Citronelle murders. Laneta had fled from Derrick because he was abusive. Her family turned Derrick away from the home when he showed up earlier. But Derrick was determined to get inside, and once he did, he committed multiple brutal murders against Laneta's family and then took her hostage. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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The Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 2
06/22/2025
The Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 2
In Part 1, we outlined the bulk of the cases connected to this series and discussed how many of the instances were remarkably similar in some ways, and how the areas where the crimes occurred often overlapped with each other. Join Mike and Morf for part 2 of the Connecticut River Valley killings. In Part 2, we will discuss a couple of additional deaths that may be part of this series, or at least were once thought to be connected, possibly. We will then delve into some possible suspects in the murders. You can For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - - Find all of our social media in one place at: Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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The Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 1
06/15/2025
The Connecticut River Valley Killings Part 1
From 1968 to 1989 there were a large number of murders in what is known as the Connecticut River Valley. But with the long period of time and bodies found in multiple states, it's hard to know how many of these murders are connected. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss what has become known as the Connecticut River Valley Killings. Law enforcement and online sleuths have tried to dissect these unsolved cases for years, trying to figure out which of them are connected and whether a serial killer was operating in the area. You can For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - - Find all of our social media in one place at: Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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The Fast-Food Killer
06/08/2025
The Fast-Food Killer
In 1997, an individual terrorized the area around Nashville, Tennessee. This person robbed several fast-food restaurants, killing workers in the process. A man named Paul Dennis Reed Jr. was ultimately identified as "the fast-food killer" and took seven lives before he was caught. Join Mike and Morf as they talk about Paul Dennis Reid Jr., dubbed by the press as the fast-food killer. Reid had a rough childhood, and he displayed concerning behaviors as a youngster. He also had a series of head injuries. His mental competency to stand trial became a focal point. You can For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - - Find all of our social media in one place at: Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Steven Freeman
06/01/2025
Steven Freeman
Just before 11:00 p.m. on August 1, 2018, authorities in Griffin, Georgia, were called to a home on the 800 block of Sunnybrook Drive. Twenty-three-year-old Steven Freeman had been shot, and Mary Katherine Higdon, who lived in the house with Steven, admitted that she was the one who shot him. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Mary Katherine Higdon and the shooting death of Steven Freeman. At first, Mary Katherine claimed the shooting was accidental and the gun had gone off as she was handing it to Steven. Later, her story would evolve into one of self-defense. What would the jury believe? You can For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - - Find all of our social media in one place at: Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Brandon Swanson
05/25/2025
Brandon Swanson
In 2008, 19-year-old Brandon lived with his parents in Marshall, Minnesota. He was home from college and attending some parties on the night he went missing. The mysteries surrounding this case continue to perplex law enforcement and the online true crime community. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Brandon Swanson's disappearance. Brandon spoke to his parents that night and indicated his car was stuck, leaving him stranded. However, even after a prolonged call with his father, Brandon was not found. What happened to Brandon Swanson? For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, . You can We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - Find all of our social media in one place at: https://linktr.ee/criminologypodcast Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Listen Now — Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah
05/20/2025
Listen Now — Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah
Deep Cover is a true crime podcast about people who lead double lives, from our friends at Pushkin Industries. The new season, The Truth About Sarah, reveals a story of stolen valor and misplaced heroism. Sarah Cavanaugh was many things to the people who knew her: a decorated veteran, a Marine who saved her comrades, a young woman fighting cancer. Sarah was everything people wanted her to be—until she wasn’t. Turns out, no one knew the real Sarah. In Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jake Halpern and acclaimed investigative journalist Jess McHugh unravel an epic six-year deception that upended the lives of countless people. In this episode, a mysterious handwritten letter from Sarah asks: What do you think of my crime? Listen to Deep Cover every Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Aileen Seiden
05/18/2025
Aileen Seiden
On April 23rd, 2018, officers responded to a call about human remains found in Eastport, Florida. They found the body of a woman who had been a victim of foul play; she had obviously been beaten before her murder, and it was a brutal one. She was later identified as Aileen Seiden. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Aileen Seiden. Early the next day, investigators were alerted to a suspicious scene at the Sportsman's Lodge Motel about six miles away from where the Jane Doe had been found. They had to figure out who killed her. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Nicki Lenway
05/11/2025
Nicki Lenway
In 2022, Nicki Lenway was thirty-three years old and working as a crime scene investigator with the Minneapolis Police Department. She had a five-year-old son named Callahan with her ex-boyfriend, Tim Amacher. On April 20th, 2022, Nicki was shot multiple times while she was waiting in her car outside of a scheduled visitation between Tim and her son. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the case of Nicki Lenway. One of the gunshots hit Nicki in the neck and, even though she had a cell phone to call 911, she was unable to speak at all. Luckily, a stranger came to her aid. The issues between Nicki and Tim caused Tim to be a suspect from the beginning. There was one problem, though: he was inside visiting with his son when Nicky was shot. This gave him an airtight alibi. You can . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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An Active Serial Killer in New England?
05/04/2025
An Active Serial Killer in New England?
One by one, the discovery of ten bodies in the New England area across multiple states has made headlines over the past few weeks. It’s a case that has people asking is there a serial killer currently operating in New England, and leaving a trail of bodies behind? Join Mike and Morf as they discuss whether there is an active serial killer in New England. Some of these bodies had been deceased for so long that only skeletal remains were left while others were found hours after they died. One of these victims was even found while they were still alive, though unresponsive. Although there is a lot of speculation online, where does the evidence point? You can For news about the podcast, old episodes and more, . We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: - - - - - - - - Find all of our social media in one place at: Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford.
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Melissa Lamesch
04/27/2025
Melissa Lamesch
On November 25, 2020, just one day before Thanksgiving, multiple residents called 911 to report a fire at a house in Mount Morris, Illinois. Inside, first responders found twenty-seven-year-old Melissa Lamesch, who lived at the home with her father. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Melissa Lamesch. Melissa was pregnant and due to be induced two days later. All fingers began pointing at the baby's father, Matthew Plote, a firefighter and EMT. The revelations during the investigation were startling. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
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David Buller
04/20/2025
David Buller
The shocking & brutal murder of University of Toronto College professor David Buller in 2001 took place in the middle of the day on campus, yet somehow, no one saw anything, and his killer slipped away and remains unidentified to this day. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of David Buller. He was found in his office by a cleaning crew. There were few clues or pieces of evidence but that hasn’t stopped many people from trying to find out who killed David, and why. There is no shortage of theories or potential suspects in this baffling case. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
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Introducing: The Crime Scene Weekly
04/15/2025
Introducing: The Crime Scene Weekly
Introducing a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed: "The Crime Scene Weekly," from our friends at ABC Audio. Every Wednesday, "The Crime Scene Weekly" brings you the latest in true crime. ABC News correspondent Brad Mielke sits down with the journalists covering the cases who have direct access to survivors, investigators and families searching for answers. And they’re bringing their insights right to you. In this episode, the question of who killed Tupac Shakur has been a mystery for nearly 30 years. Now, the only person ever charged in his murder is speaking out for the first time since his arrest — and changing his story. For more, follow "The Crime Scene Weekly" on , , or wherever you listen.
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The Easter Massacre
04/13/2025
The Easter Massacre
While Easter is generally a day of peace with your loved ones, that’s not always the case. Fifty years ago, on March 30th, 1975, Easter Sunday was a nightmare for one Ohio family. That Sunday, James Ruppert called the police simply telling the dispatcher there’s been a shooting. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Easter massacre perpetrated by James Ruppert. When the police arrived, they discovered this was more than a shooting, this was a massacre. There was never a doubt that James Ruppert was behind it. The real question was why Ruppert murdered eleven of his family members that day. You can help out the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
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Wilma June Nissen
04/06/2025
Wilma June Nissen
On October 4th, 1978, in Iowa, a woman was found face down in a deep ditch about twenty feet from the road. No identification was found with her body, and being in an advanced state of decay, police had no way to determine who she was. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Wilma June Nissen. Years later, the police were able to identify the woman through fingerprints as Wilma June Nissen. The investigation into her death began from there. Wilma's daughter, Krissy, joined us for this episode to discuss her mother's life and her fight for justice. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Links: Wilma June Nissen Instagram page: Wilma June Nissen Reddit page: Wilma June Nissen Facebook group:
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Presenting: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES
04/03/2025
Presenting: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES
Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Harold Henthorn
03/30/2025
Harold Henthorn
By 2012, Harold and Toni Henthorn had been together for twelve years. They celebrated their anniversary by going camping and hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park. Toni's family and friends grieved after learning that, while on the trip, Toni plummeted 140 feet off a cliff to her death. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Harold Henthorn. Harold became a suspect after he gave many different accounts of what happened to Toni that day. As evidence against him mounted, it came to light that Harold's first wife had also died in what he called a terrible accident.
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Lucille Johnson
03/23/2025
Lucille Johnson
In 1991, Lucille Johnson, a friendly mother and grandmother was bludgeoned and strangled to death inside her home. It's a case that would become referred to by some as the ‘Lego’ murder because of a curious clue found at the crime scene. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Lucille Johnson. For years, her case puzzled investigators and had her community concerned over her unsolved murder until finally, fingerprints and DNA helped pinpoint Lucille’s killer. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
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The Gonzales Family Murders
03/16/2025
The Gonzales Family Murders
In 2001, twenty-year-old Sef Gonzales called emergency services in Australia to report that his parents and sister had been murdered. There were no signs of forced entry, no apparent robbery, and so the attention quickly turned to Sef. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murders of the Gonzales family. Sef told several different stories while under investigation which only piqued the authorities' interest even more. His story seemed to change whenever he was confronted with a different fact. But could the police put together the clues of the puzzle, and what would a jury make of Sef's claims?
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Aeileen Conway
03/09/2025
Aeileen Conway
In 1986, Aeileen Conway apparently died in a fiery car accident in Okalahoma. Police ruled it an accident, but very quickly, Aeileen’s husband Pat began to question his wife’s death, and the official findings. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious death of Aeileen Conway. She was found inside her burning car on a stretch of road out of the way that her husband said they'd never been on. Inside their home, it appeared as though Aeileen left suddenly. But what were the circumstances around it, and was she forced out by an individual or individuals and then murdered? You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
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Cary Stayner
03/02/2025
Cary Stayner
In last week's episode we discussed the abduction and return of Steven Stayner. This week, we discuss Steven's brother Cary and the path he went down that led to multiple murders. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss Cary Stayner. While Steven Stayner went on to become a hero after being abducted as a child and later escaping and saving another boy in the process, Steven’s older brother Cary went on to achieve just the opposite; he became infamous for the callous and cold blooded crimes that he committed, and by the end of this episode, most listeners will probably be asking, how can two brothers turn out so very different? You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production
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