Housewives of True Crime

Join hosts Tabitha Kane and Kelly Evans from Mama Mystery Podcast, as they delve into the chilling case of Jolene Cummings, a beloved hairstylist and mother who vanished without a trace. This episode explores the intricate investigation that followed, revealing shocking twists and the relentless pursuit of justice...

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In this episode of Housewives of True Crime, Tab and Toks dissect the disturbing revenge plot of Jill and Kent Easter—an affluent Orange County lawyer couple. It began when Jill snapped after PTA mom Kelli Peters described their son as “slow” lining up at school. Emboldened by privilege, the Easters escalated their vendetta: in February 2011, they planted marijuana, Percocet, Vicodin and a pipe in Peters’ car. Kent, using a fake na...

This episode revisits the 2021 homicide of newlyweds Crystal Turner (38) and Kylen Schulte (24), who were found shot near their van campsite in the La Sal Mountains. Initially, a “creepy camper” had alarmed them days prior. Investigation focused on Adam Pinkusiewicz - a former coworker exhibiting violent, racist, and paranoid behavior. He matched sightings and video of a Yaris driving away post-shooting, and autopsy bullets pointed...

Tabitha Kane welcomes Katherine Schweit — author, journalist, former prosecutor, and retired FBI executive - to Housewives of True Crime. Katherine shares her incredible journey from investigating espionage to leading the FBI’s active shooter program and co-hosting the Stop the Killing podcast. She discusses her first book, inspired by the Sandy Hook tragedy, and her latest, Women Who Talk to the Dead, about a Detroit team of femal...

This week, Tab welcomes the one and only Mama Margot from Military Murder and The Alternate to break down the heartbreaking case of Sade Robinson. Sade was a vibrant 19-year-old college student in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with dreams and a bright future - until a Tinder date turned into a real-life nightmare. When Sade didn’t return home, a disturbing trail of evidence emerged, leading to an arrest that shocked the community. Margot t...

Today, Tab unpacksthe harrowing 1987 strangulation of Peggy Railey, wife of rising Dallas pastor Walker Railey. Found comatose in her garage, Peggy never regained consciousness. Suspicion fell on Walker - whose alibi collapsed under cellphone records, polygraph inconsistencies, and revelations of an affair with Lucy Papillon. Though acquitted in criminal court due to “beyond a reasonable doubt” standards and constitutional double j...

Today, Tab and guest host Jules Thorp are discussing the case of Grant Solomon - a seemingly perfect high school baseball star whose death rocked Tennessee society. On July 20, 2020, Grant’s father called it a freak accident: the teen was allegedly dragged beneath his own pickup and found crushed in a ditch. But whispers fly—why were there no abrasions on Grant’s clothes or skin, and why did the family refuse an autopsy? His sister...

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In this explosive episode, Tab and guest Mama Margot unpack the 2014 murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Dan was gunned own in his garage amid a bitter divorce and custody battle with ex-wife Wendi Adelson. They examine the alleged role of the Ad...

In this explosive episode, Tab and guest Mama Margot unpack the 2014 murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Dan was gunned down in his garage amid a bitter divorce and custody battle with ex-wife Wendi Adelson. They examine the alleged role of the Adelson family – including Wendi, her mother Donna, and brother Charlie – in orchestrating the murder. The duo also covers the convictions of hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Ri...

Today, Tab is joined by the amazing Margot from Military Murder to unpack one of the wildest international stories we’ve covered - Jonathan Jacob Meijer, the so-called “serial sperm donor.” From the Netherlands to Australia, Meijer is accused of fathering over 500 children across the globe, deceiving parents and fertility clinics along the way. Tab and Margot dive into the legal loopholes, ethical questions, and shocking global rea...

Tabitha welcomes Melissa, co-host of Moms and Mysteries and Criminality Podcast as they introduce the tragic case of the Stockdale family, first seen on Wife Swap. Known for their rigid, religious lifestyle and musical discipline, the Stockdales shocked the world when one son committed a violent act that shattered their carefully curated image...

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On todays episode, Toks Olagundoye joins Tab to tell the story of Anni and Shrien Dewani. On their dream honeymoon in Cape Town in November 2010, newlyweds Anni and Shrien Dewani were carjacked in Gugulethu. Shrien was released unharmed, but Anni was later found shot dead in their taxi - a single bullet to her neck. Taxi driver Zola Tongo and two others later admitted involvement, claiming the attack was planned, allegedly at Shrie...

In thi episode of Housewives of True Crime, host Tab and special guest Alexis Frost delve into the mysterious and tragic death of Jan Cruz in Brewster, Minnesota. The episode details the events of August 18, 2015, when Jan Cruz was found shot in her bed, sparking a case that would grip the small town. With Chris Cruz, her husband, as the primary suspect, the hosts explore the evidence, the family dynamics, and the trial that ensued...

On today's Wake Up Wednesday Episode - producer and podcast host Madison McGhee shares her journey into the world of true crime podcasting, stemming from her personal experience as a victim's daughter. She discusses her podcast 'Ice Cold Case,' which focuses on her father's unsolved murder, and the challenges she faced in uncovering the truth...

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In today's episode, Tab welcomes Margot from Military Murder and The Alternate to dissect the chilling case of Ina Thea Kenoyer. In October 2023, Kenoyer was charged with murdering her longtime partner, Steven Riley Jr., by poisoning his sweet tea with antifreeze. Believing Riley was set to inherit $30 million and planning to leave her, Kenoyer sought to claim a share as his common-law wife - though North Dakota doesn't rec...

In this episode, Tab and guest host Xtina discuss the tragic case of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, who were brutally murdered in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2007. We delve into the details of the crime, the investigation, and the eventual arrests of the perpetrators, highlighting the randomness and brutality of the events that unfolded...

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In this new series we’re launching, Tab interviews Eva Pilgrim from ABC about the Holly Bobo case—a complex investigation involving a nursing student who disappeared in Tennessee. They discuss the details of the case, including confessions, the role of evidence, and the impact on Holly's family. Eva shares insights from her new podcast, What Happened to Holly Bobo?, which aims to provide a deeper understanding of the case and t...

In this episode of Housewives of True Crime, Tab interviews filmmakers Andrew Shebay and John Semander about their short movie 'Empty Chair,' which explores the tragic story of John's sister, 20 year old Elena Semander, college student Houston, Texas, who was murdered by serial killer Coral Eugene Watts. The conversation delves into the emotional journey of writing the script, the cathartic process of storytelling, and ...

Today we cover a case that rocked Seattle’s early ’90s punk scene: the life and murder of Mia Zapata, lead singer of the Gits. Born August 25, 1965, in Louisville, Mia grew up in privilege but found her true voice in punk, blues and jazz. In 1989 she co‑founded the Gits at Antioch College; by 1993 they’d earned an Atlantic Records showcase. On July 7, 1993, after leaving the Comet Tavern around 2 a.m., Mia never made it home. Her b...