Crack House Chronicles

We are a True Crime and Mysteries Podcast. Each week Donnie and Dale dive in to a weird and unusual case with our own views and perspective. Join us, shall you? website: www.crackhousechronicles.com Follow us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles email: crackhousechronicles@gmail.com Sources will be provided in each episode show notes.

Ep. 291 What Happened to the Skelton Brothers? 11/17/2025

Ep. 291 What Happened to the Skelton Brothers? In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the tragic case of the Skelton Brothers. The Skelton brothers—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner—went missing on Thanksgiving in 2010 when their father, John Skelton, failed to return them to their mother, Tanya Zuvers. Their father was later sentenced to prison for unlawful imprisonment in connection with their disappearance, and in 2025, a judge declared the brothers deceased. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/39045615

Ep. 290 Cherish Perrywinkle 11/10/2025

Ep. 290 Cherish Perrywinkle In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of Cherish Perrywinkle. 8 year old Cherish Perrywinkle went shopping with her mom Rayne and two younger sisters at a Florida Walmart on June 21, 2013, when they were approached by a seemingly generous stranger. Within a couple of hours, surveillance video would show Cherish walking out of Walmart with the stranger, never to be seen alive again. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38960910

Ep. 289 The Tylenol Murders w/ Michelle Rosen 11/03/2025

Ep. 289 The Tylenol Murders w/ Michelle Rosen In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale are pleased to have back on the show Michelle Rosen. Michelle's mother Lynn Reiner was one of the Tylenol murder victims in 1982. Michelle recently appeared in the Netflix Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders and she tells us her experience with that and new information she has through FOIA request. Check out our MERCH! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38877865

Ep. 288 The Trick or Treat Slaying 10/27/2025

Ep. 288 The Trick or Treat Slaying In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the murder of Peter Fabiano, also known as the Trick or Treat Slaying. The shocking 1957 California cold blooded murder of Peter Fabiano seemed like a senseless act of random violence, until police began to investigate this case with an unusual twist. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38778390

Ep. 287 The Murder of Colleen Slemmer 10/20/2025

Ep. 287 The Murder of Colleen Slemmer In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of Colleen Slemmer and her murder by Christa Pike. Christa Pike was 18-years-old when she thought her 19-year-old job corps classmate, Colleen Slemmer, was trying to steal her boyfriend, Tadaryl Shipp. Pike spent over 30-minutes beating Colleen with her hands and feet, as well as a box cutter and a meat cleaver. Colleen tried to escape. Shipp caught her so Pike could continue the beating. Pike carved a pentagram into her chest, used the box cutter to slice her throat. When she didn't die, Pike picked up a chunk of asphalt and slammed it onto her head. The next day Pike brought a piece of Colleen's skull to breakfast and told classmates what she had done. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38631425

Ep. 286 The Florence Salon Murders 10/13/2025

Ep. 286 The Florence Salon Murders In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the Florence Salon Murders. In 2001, a customer going to a local Florence Montana Hair Salon sees an "oddly dressed man," leaving the building. Once inside, this customer finds three women dead. Who Committed The Florence Salon Murders? Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38550740

Ep. 285 Buford Pusser: The Other Story w/ Mike Elam 10/06/2025

Ep. 285 Buford Pusser: The Other Story w/ Mike Elam In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale speak with Mike Elam, author of Buford Pusser The Other Story. In his book, Mike challenges the heroic portrayal of Sheriff Buford Pusser, presenting a darker, more complex narrative based on his research into FBI files, autopsy reports, and interviews with those who knew Pusser. The book questions the official accounts of Pusser's life, particularly the ambush that killed his wife, Pauline, and suggests that Pusser may have been part of the problem at the state line rather than the solution. MIKES LINKS: OUR LINKS: Check out our MERCH! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38464965

Ep. 284 Walking Tall: Sheriff Buford Pusser 09/29/2025

Ep. 284 Walking Tall: Sheriff Buford Pusser In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of Sheriff Buford Pusser. From battling the Dixie Mafia and the State Line Mob to avenging his wife's death, Buford Pusser left an astonishing mark on American history before dying in a car crash at the age of 36 — but later evidence shows a different story. Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38381445

Ep. 283 Family Annihilator John List 09/22/2025

Ep. 283 Family Annihilator John List In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss family annihilator John List. List was an American mass murderer and long-time fugitive. On November 9, 1971, he killed his wife, mother, and three children in their Westfield, New Jersey home, then disappeared. He had planned the murders so meticulously that nearly a month passed before anyone suspected that something was amiss. Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38293515

Ep. 282 The Disappearance of Tammy Kingery 09/15/2025

Ep. 282 The Disappearance of Tammy Kingery In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale are diving in to the disappearance of Tammy Kingery. On September 20, 2014, 37 year old nurse Tammy Kingery disappears after leaving work sick. Her family finds a note saying she's gone for a walk from their home in the South Carolina woods, but searches yield no signs. An investigation reveals secrets that lead to dark theories about the mother of three. Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38211995

Ep. 281 CASE FILE: Brandee Canipe with Kyle Shuping 09/08/2025

Ep. 281 CASE FILE: Brandee Canipe with Kyle Shuping In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles we're continuing our investigation in Brandee Canipe who went missing in 2006. We speak with Kyle Shuping from the Davie County Sheriffs Office and he explains Brandees timeline and fills in the holes on her disappearance. Investigating Agency Davie County Sheriff's Office 336-751-5547 North Carolina Bureau of Investigation 800-334-3000 Leigh Scoggin tiktok Check out our MERCH! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38115275

Ep. 280 Where is Brandee Canipe? 08/31/2025

Ep. 280 Where is Brandee Canipe? In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale are diving in to the disappearance of Brandee Canipe. Brandee Hope Canipe vanished at the age of 29 in May 2006 from Mocksville, North Carolina. Brandee, originally from Shelby, NC is described as a free spirit who had a habit of taking off and staying out-of-touch for long periods of time. Due to this, Brandee was not reported missing until April 2010 – nearly four years after she disappeared! Leigh Scoggin tiktok Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/38032605

Ep. 279 The Bonebreaker 08/25/2025

Ep. 279 The Bonebreaker In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale tell the story of Joe Clark, aka The Bonebreaker. In July of 1995. 13-year-old Thad Phillips had fallen asleep in his living room watching a movie. Suddenly, he awoke to the feeling of someone lifting him up and carrying him away - initially he thought maybe it was his dad, bringing him upstairs to bed. But it wasn’t. The person holding him was an older teen boy named Joe Clark. Joe carried Thad outside of his home and asked him to follow him to help fix his broken-down car. Still half asleep, Thad agreed, following Joe all of the way to a rundown broken home. He followed Joe into the home, not realizing he was about to endure the most terrifying, painful 43 hours of his life. The teenage boy that Thad thought could be a friend turned into his worst nightmare. Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37930415

Ep. 278 What Happened to Laynee Westbrook 08/18/2025

Ep. 278 What Happened to Laynee Westbrook 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! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37848835

Ep. 277 The Murder of Stephen Starr 08/11/2025

Ep. 277 The Murder of Stephen Starr 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: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37747835

Ep. 276 SERIAL KILLER - Tommy Lynn Sells 08/04/2025

Ep. 276 SERIAL KILLER - Tommy Lynn Sells 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: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37650845

Ep. 275 Shelby III Survivor - Jon Anthony SPEAKS 07/28/2025

Ep. 275 Shelby III Survivor - Jon Anthony SPEAKS 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! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37566630

Ep. 274 The Dardeen Family Massacre 07/21/2025

Ep. 274 The Dardeen Family Massacre 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: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37469880

Ep. 273 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders w/ Dianna Melton 07/14/2025

Ep. 273 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders w/ Dianna Melton 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! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37390355

Ep. 272 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders 07/07/2025

Ep. 272 Shelby III Adult Bookstore Murders 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 /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37293635

Ep. 271 The Murder of Reesa Trexler 06/30/2025

Ep. 271 The Murder of Reesa Trexler 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: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37202700

Ep. 270 Carl Eugene Watts - The Sunday Morning Slasher 06/23/2025

Ep. 270 Carl Eugene Watts - The Sunday Morning Slasher 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: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37101150

Ep. 269 What Happened to Ken Mohler? 06/16/2025

Ep. 269 What Happened to Ken Mohler? 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: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/37014565

Ep. 268 Active Shooter Specialist Lupe Salazar 06/09/2025

Ep. 268 Active Shooter Specialist Lupe Salazar In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale speak with Lupe Salazar of Salazar Security Group. Salazar Security Group recognizes the gravity of Active Shooters and they'recommitted to empowering individuals and organizations with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to an active shooter incident. They can be found at the following links.. Our Links... Check out our MERCH! /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36881185

Ep, 267 The Caffey Family Murders 06/02/2025

Ep, 267 The Caffey Family Murders in this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the Caffey Family Murders. Three members of the Caffey family were murdered in their home in Alba, Texas, on March 1, 2008. Erin Caffey, then 16, organized the murder of her mother, Penny Caffey, and younger brothers Matthew, 13, and Tyler, 8. Her father Terry was the only survivor; he escaped to safety after being shot five times. Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36805605

Ep. 266 The Murder of Berit Beck 05/26/2025

Ep. 266 The Murder of Berit Beck In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles we discuss the murder of 18 year old Berit Beck from Sturtevant Wisconsin. Berit heads out of town for job training and disappears before she arrives. Two decades pass with no answers but soon after, that would change. Check out our MERCH! Sources: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36702830

Ep. 265 Robert Leroy Anderson - The Duct Tape Killer 05/19/2025

Ep. 265 Robert Leroy Anderson - The Duct Tape Killer In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss Robert Leroy Anderson, The Duct Tape Killer. Anderson was a murderer, rapist, and serial killer who was sentenced to death in South Dakota for the murders of Larisa Dumansky and Piper Streyle in 1994 and 1996, respectively. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36610370

Ep. 264 Serial Killer Phillip Lee Ingle 05/12/2025

Ep. 264 Serial Killer Phillip Lee Ingle In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss Phillip Lee Ingle. Ingle was a serial killer who murdered two elderly couples in North Carolina in 1991. Before he was arrested, Ingle, who knew his victims, confessed to a friend, saying he enjoyed watching people die in agony. After being sentenced to death, he waived his appeals, saying that he wanted to spare the families of his victims from any more pain. He was executed in 1995. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36521935

Ep. 263 Kenneth Allen McDuff - The Broomstick KIller 05/05/2025

Ep. 263 Kenneth Allen McDuff - The Broomstick KIller In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the horrific serial killer Kenneth Allen McDuff. McDuff killed three high school students the night of August 6th, 1966, repeatedly raping and sexually torturing one of them first. He'd be sent to death row for those crimes. But then, he'd have his sentence reduced to life in prison. And then, he'd get released on parole at the age of 43 and start killing again within 72 hours of leaving prison. Find out what legal changes made his release possible, and how his case drastically changed Texas's criminal justice system once he was caught and put back on death row. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36422635

Ep. 262 The Dozier School For Boys 04/28/2025

Ep. 262 The Dozier School For Boys On this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale discuss the Dozier School for Boys. The school was a reform school operated by the state of Florida in the panhandle town of Marianna from January 1, 1900, to June 30, 2011. For a time, it was the largest juvenile reform institution in the United States. Throughout its 111-year history, the school gained a reputation for abuse, beatings, rapes, torture, and even murder of students by staff. Despite periodic investigations, changes of leadership, and promises to improve, the allegations of cruelty and abuse continued. Check out our MERCH! SOURCES: /episode/index/show/crackhouse/id/36326435

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