The ABCs of True Crime

Join hosts Lindsey and Jess as each week they explore and discuss all topics true crime, paranormal and creepy- in alphabetical order!

Black History Month 2021: Episode #4 - Ida B. Wells 03/03/2021

Black History Month 2021: Episode #4 - Ida B. Wells For Black History Month, Jess and Lindsey wanted to spotlight the continual injustice against Black people in America. These stories will cover a variety of topics, and in this fourth episode we’re covering the life of Ida B. Wells- a brilliant investigative journalist who fought for equal rights of all through her life. /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/18174707

Black History Month 2021: Episode #3 - 1985 MOVE Bombing 02/26/2021

Black History Month 2021: Episode #3 - 1985 MOVE Bombing For Black History Month, Jess and Lindsey wanted to spotlight the continual injustice against Black people in America. These stories will cover a variety of topics, and in this third episode we discuss the 1985 MOVE Bombing, where the City of Philadelphia bombed it’s own citizens. /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/18105140

Black History Month 2021: Episode #2 - John Lewis 02/20/2021

Black History Month 2021: Episode #2 - John Lewis For Black History Month, Jess and Lindsey wanted to spotlight the continual injustice against BIPOC in America. These stories will cover a variety of topics, and this second episode we’ll be covering a brief overview of the life of John Lewis- Civil Rights activist and US Representative /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/18020972

Black History Month 2021: Episode #1 - Curtis Flowers 02/09/2021

Black History Month 2021: Episode #1 - Curtis Flowers For Black History Month, Jess and Lindsey wanted to spotlight the continual injustice against BIPOC in America. These stories will cover a variety of topics, and the first episode we have is covering the 6 unjust trials of Curtis Flowers /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17887655

44C: Richard Ramirez - Part 3 02/05/2021

44C: Richard Ramirez - Part 3 This week Lindsey and Jess finish their coverage of Richard Ramirez. This episode starts with his capture and spans the remainder of his life. /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17834603

44B: Richard Ramirez - Part 2 01/20/2021

44B: Richard Ramirez - Part 2 This week Lindsey and Jess continue their coverage on Richard Ramirez, aka the Night Stalker! This episode covers victims of the Night Stalker crimes /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17615621

44A- Richard Ramirez - Part 1 01/11/2021

44A- Richard Ramirez - Part 1 Welcome to our first episode of 2021! We’re kicking off the new year with a heavy hitter- Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker! This episode spans from Richard’s traumatic childhood until he turns 18 and moves to Los Angeles /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17499101

An end of 2020 thank you (and bonus Q&A)! 12/30/2020

An end of 2020 thank you (and bonus Q&A)! Thank you to everyone who has downloaded, reviewed, subscribed and reached out to us this year. It truly means the world! /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17369285

43: Qiu Xinghua 12/20/2020

43: Qiu Xinghua This week Lindsey and Jess discuss spree killer Qiu Xinghua- a man who killed 10 people in a Taoist temple /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17262512

42: Polly Klaas 12/14/2020

42: Polly Klaas This week Lindsey and Jess cover the abduction and murder of Polly Klaas- the first child abduction case to make use of the internet to distribute information. /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17186360

Minisode #4 - Lenny Dirickson 12/06/2020

Minisode #4 - Lenny Dirickson This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the mysterious disappearance of Lenny Dirickson. After leaving the house to “discuss a horse” with a mysterious stranger, Lenny was never confirmed to be seen again /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/17078063

41C: Order of the Solar Temple - Part 3 11/30/2020

41C: Order of the Solar Temple - Part 3 This week Lindsey and Jess finish their coverage of one of the deadliest cults in modern history, Order of the Solar Temple. This episode covers the 3 mass death events, ending with the deaths of 74 people over 3 events. /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16995341

41B: Order of the Solar Temple - Part 2 11/22/2020

41B: Order of the Solar Temple - Part 2 This week, Lindsey and Jess discuss the rituals and beliefs of Order of the Solar Temple. Ending with dozens dead in occult rituals performed over several years, Order of the Solar Temple is one of the deadliest cults in modern history /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16910132

41A: Order of the Solar Temple - Part 1 11/15/2020

41A: Order of the Solar Temple - Part 1 This week, Lindsey and Jess discuss the origins of the mysterious cult, Order of the Solar Temple. Ending with dozens dead in occult rituals performed over several years, Order of the Solar Temple is one of the deadliest cults in modern history /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16813832

40: Nannie Doss (The Giggling Granny) 10/31/2020

40: Nannie Doss (The Giggling Granny) This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the famous black widow, Nannie Doss aka the Giggling Granny, aka the Jolly Black Widow /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16628039

October Minisode #4 - When A Stranger Calls and Janett Christman 10/30/2020

October Minisode #4 - When A Stranger Calls and Janett Christman For our final October 2020 minisode series, Jess and Lindsey talk about the classic movie, When A Stranger Calls. The movie was inspired by a classic urban legend, which is rooted in the murder of 13 year old Janet Christman /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16623527

39: Millbrook Twins disappearance (Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook) 10/24/2020

39: Millbrook Twins disappearance (Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook) This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the still unsolved disappearance of Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16529957

October Minisode #3 - The Haunting in Connecticut and the Snedeker family 10/24/2020

October Minisode #3 - The Haunting in Connecticut and the Snedeker family On this October minisode, Lindsey and Jess discuss the real life paranormal allegations made by the Snedeker family and how they inspired the movie “The Haunting in Connecticut” /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16529078

October Minisode #2 - The Silence of the Lambs and Alfredo Ballí Treviño 10/24/2020

October Minisode #2 - The Silence of the Lambs and Alfredo Ballí Treviño Four our second October minisode, Jess and Lindsey discuss the true inspiration behind Hannibal Lecter- Alfredo Ballí Treviño! While there are several serial killers inspiring the good doctor, Treviño was recently revealed to be the primary basis for Lecter /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16529018

38: Lululemon Murder 10/18/2020

38: Lululemon Murder This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the Lululemon murder. And also tell you why you probably shouldn’t shop there /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16445063

37: Keddie Murders 10/10/2020

37: Keddie Murders This week Jess and Lindsey discuss the unsolved Keddie Murders /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16350182

October Minisode #1- The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Anneliese Michel 10/07/2020

October Minisode #1- The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Anneliese Michel Lindsey and Jess are bringing you special bonus episodes all October long. Each minisode is covering a different movie and it’s real life inspiration- minisode #1 covers the inspiration for The Exorcism of Emily Rose- the exorcism of Anneliese Michel /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16316174

36: Jimmy Hoffa 10/04/2020

36: Jimmy Hoffa This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the famous labor movement leader, Jimmy Hoffa- his ties to organized crime and his mysterious disappearance. /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16261148

35: Internet Mysteries (Cicada 3301, Kanye Quest 3030) 09/27/2020

35: Internet Mysteries (Cicada 3301, Kanye Quest 3030) This week Lindsey and Jess talk about two famous internet mysteries with unknown origins- Cicada 3301 and Kanye Quest 3030 /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16168568

34: Harold Shipman 09/19/2020

34: Harold Shipman This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the most prolific serial killer in history, Dr. Harold Shipman /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/16074260

33: Godard family disappearance 09/12/2020

33: Godard family disappearance This week Jess and Lindsey discuss the mysterious disappearance of the Godard family /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/15983081

32: Freeway Phantom 09/05/2020

32: Freeway Phantom This wee Lindsey and Jess discuss the unidentified serial killer, the Freeway Phantom. Active in 1971 and 1972, the Freeway Phantom killed 6 Black girls in the Washington D.C. area /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/15899981

Minisode #3 - Lady of the Dunes 08/29/2020

Minisode #3 - Lady of the Dunes This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the unsolved murder of a woman dubbed Lady of the Dunes /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/15801599

31: Ed Gein 08/23/2020

31: Ed Gein This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the larger than life murderer and grave robber that inspired decades of horror villains- Ed Gein /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/15717851

30: Diane Louise Augat 08/15/2020

30: Diane Louise Augat This week Lindsey and Jess discuss the unsettling disappearance of Diane Louise Augat /episode/index/show/theabcsoftruecrime/id/15622415

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