Scams, Money, & Murder

Scams, Money, & Murder

They say “money doesn’t sleep,” so why should your favorite show? Scams, Money and Murder now drops twice every Thursday, just in time for your morning and evening commute. Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Carter Roy pull you past the headlines into the darkest corners of greed, where scams spiral, lies collapse, and crimes turn deadly. Scams, Money, and Murder is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow now so you never miss an episode. For ad-free access, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts.

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October 31, 2025 84 mins
Here at Crime House, we love Halloween and we know you do too! Because you’re one of our most loyal fans, we’re treating you to a spooky bonus episode from our hit series, Clues. Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take a deep dive into the paranoia and chaos that consumed The Salem Witch Trials. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's ...
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After Amelia Dyer was exposed as a merciless serial killer, the police scrambled to find her. They were too late -- she'd already disappeared. But when dead infants started washing up on the banks of the Thames River, it was clear Amelia was still out there. And this time, the authorities were determined to catch this serial killer before she vanished again. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PA...
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When it comes to serial killers, few have been as prolific as Amelia Dyer. In 19th century England, Amelia ran a group home for infants called a baby farm. But instead of helping these children, she murdered them. Eventually, her scheme was revealed. But could the police stop Amelia before she murdered again? Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts....
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When serial killer John George Haigh killed Olive Durand-Deacon in 1949, he thought nobody would notice. But his sixth murder victim turned out to be his last. Thanks to Olive’s many friends, his killing spree finally came to an end. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+...
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In the mid-20th century, serial killer John George Haigh charmed his way into the lives of wealthy people across England -- then murdered them in cold blood, dissolved their bodies in acid, and forged his way into their assets. When he met 69-year-old Olive Durand-Deacon, John thought he'd found another perfect victim. But she would prove to be his undoing. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAV...
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Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a serial killer, he was an international conman who used charm, fake passports, and tranquilizers to trap his victims. In Part 2, we follow the escalating brutality of the "Bikini Killer's" crimes, the captives who fought back, and the shocking way he dodged the death penalty...not once, but twice. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you g...
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The "Bikini Killer" Charles Sobhraj was a master of disguise and a predator in plain sight. In Part 1, we follow his rise from rebellious teen to international thief, exposing how he manipulated passports, people, and systems to build a deadly web of deception. His first kill wouldn’t be his last. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free...
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In 1889, Benjamin Pitezel befriended a man named H.H. Holmes in Chicago. The two of them became partners in crime, and cooked up a plan to defraud a life insurance company by faking Benjamin's death. But Benjamin had no idea that his friend Holmes had other ideas. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to epi...
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In 1889, Benjamin Pitezel befriended a man named H.H. Holmes in Chicago. The two of them became partners in crime, and cooked up a plan to defraud a life insurance company by faking Benjamin's death. But Benjamin had no idea that his friend Holmes had other ideas. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to epi...
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After dozens of Osage people were murdered for their headrights, one Native woman decided to take matters into her own hands. Thanks to Mollie Burkhart, the U.S. Government got involved and the killing spree finally came to an end in 1930. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime...
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In the late 1800s, members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma became unbelievably wealthy when oil was discovered on their land. But their newfound riches came with sinister enemies who were willing to do anything to steal the Osage People's budding fortune — even murder. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to...
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They say “money doesn’t sleep,” so why should your favorite show? Scams, Money and Murder now drops twice every Thursday, just in time for your morning and evening commute. Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Carter Roy pull you past the headlines into the darkest corners of greed, where scams spiral, lies collapse, and crimes turn deadly.  Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow now so y...
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September 11, 2025 39 mins
Sharon Brightwell thought she was hearing her daughter, April Monroe, in distress on the phone, sobbing, begging for help, and requesting money. But it wasn’t April. It was a scammer using AI to perfectly clone her voice, preying on Sharon’s love and fear to extort a large sum of cash. In this episode, April joins Nicole to share the shocking details of the voice-cloning scam, how her family reacted in real time, and the emotional ...
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September 4, 2025 50 mins
What happens when a seemingly positive self-help group turns out to be a sinister financial and psychological scam? In this episode, Nicole dives deep into the world of NXIVM with former member Sarah Edmondson. She recounts her journey from an eager student and recruiter to a key figure in the cult's downfall. We explore NXIVM's deceptive multi-level marketing structure, the cycle of financial debt it created, and the secrets that ...
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Jacqueline Crenshaw was looking for companionship when she joined a dating app in 2023. Over the next few months, a man she knew as Brandon showered her with attention, gifts, and promises of a shared future before persuading her to invest her life savings, retirement funds, and even her home equity into a cryptocurrency platform. But the whole relationship was part of a scheme known as “pig butchering,” a method of fraud where sca...
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August 21, 2025 44 mins
Jacob Rensel was a hopeful investor looking to secure his financial future when he poured his savings into Centra Tech. The pitch was irresistible: a crypto debit card, big-name celebrity endorsements, and promises of explosive growth. But when cracks began to show, Jacob found himself staring down one of the most notorious scams in cryptocurrency history. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE S...
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August 14, 2025 56 mins
The digital world connects us in countless incredible ways, but it also harbors serious threats, including many scams. Sextortion is a rapidly evolving digital scam that's designed to exploit, shame, and terrify people, especially teenagers. One victim of this scam was Bradyn Bohn. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Brittney Bird, Bradyn's mother, to discuss how this insidious crime targets teenagers and the profound, life-alt...
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When Stephanie embarked on a spiritual journey with Twin Flames Universe, her family believed she was seeking connection. Instead, she found herself entangled in a high-control group that promised ultimate love but operated as a highly profitable multi-level marketing scheme. Her mother, Louise Cole, and identical twin sister, Paula Hardy, soon found themselves navigating the insidious tactics of Twin Flames Universe, revealing how...
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Molly McLaughlin was a hopeful entrepreneur looking to build an online business when she invested her savings in a promising scheme. Instead, she lost everything. What Molly didn't know was that the alleged architect of her financial ruin, Jen Shah, would soon become a household name on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City." Join Nicole Lapin as she speaks with Molly about the crushing realization that her alleged scammer was a r...
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July 24, 2025 57 mins
Teddy Kramer joined WeWork's rapidly expanding empire in 2013, an early employee building its global footprint and hoping for a huge equity payoff. But behind the hype, Teddy quickly spotted the red flags. In this candid interview, Nicole speaks with Teddy about the real cost of WeWork's ambition. He reveals the blatant financial misdeeds, the bizarre leadership, and how he, as one of the fortunate few, managed to secure his stake ...
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