Speculating Wildly About Crime
Speculating Wildly About Crime came together as a few people brought together by our fascination of true crime. The cases we present to you come from facts that we have learned from various media outlets. Please recognize we try our very best to relay the information as accurately as possible. Any thoughts and theories presented about each case are solely the opinions of our group. Through this process, we have always been and will always be the advocate for the victim. In short, please note this is for entertainment purposes only. We take true crime very seriously, but not always ourselves. We are not doctors, or law enforcement. We invite you in today to speculate wildly with us. Please subscribe to our You tube channel or your favorite podcast player, so you don’t miss an episode. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok at SWACPod or contact us via email for questions, comments or case ideas at swacpod@gmail.com.
Episodes
In this episode of Speculating Wildly about Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the tragic and mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. Jennifer, a 24-year-old professional from Orlando, Florida, went missing in January 2006. The episode covers her early life, relationships, and the key events leading up to her disappearance. Listen as we discuss various theories, potential suspects, and the initial police investigation, sh...
Join hosts Jamie and Kristy as they dive into the perplexing case of Gavin Anderson, whose mysterious death in 2022 deserves answers. In this episode, they discuss Gavin's background, the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, the questions raised by the ongoing efforts of his distraught parents to seek justice. They speculate on various theories, including potential police corruption and foul play, while urging liste...
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the mysterious case of Kirsten Brueggemann, who went missing in Indianapolis in January 2021. Kirsten vanished shortly after celebrating New Year's Day with friends. The investigation uncovers surveillance footage, puzzling timelines, and so much more. Join us as we explore possible leads, including an ex-boyfriend's suspicious behavior a...
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank, a German engineer who vanished in Bulgaria in 2014. Despite being the most viral true crime videos on YouTube, many remain unaware of Lars's story. The discussion begins with Lars's early life in Germany and explores the sequence of events leading up to his unsettling vanishing act...
Join hosts Jamie and Kristy on 'Speculating Wildly About Crime' as they delve into the mysterious and heart-wrenching case of Hannah Truelove. In this episode, they explore the tragic events surrounding 16-year-old Hannah's disappearance and murder in Gainesville, Georgia, in 2012. From details of her family life and personal struggles to the night she went missing and the subsequent discovery of her body, Jamie and ...
Join SWAC Pod and host Jamie as she delves into the perplexing case of Sydney West, a 19-year-old college student who vanished in San Francisco in 2020. Despite numerous investigations, including surveillance footage analysis and the involvement of a private detective, Sydney's disappearance remains unsolved. This episode explores Sydney's background, the events leading up to her disappearance, and the theories surroundin...
In today's episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, Janelle discusses the perplexing and tragic death of Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old woman found deceased in a hotel freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel. This case, recommended by listener Stacy Horton, delves into the events leading up to Kenneka's disappearance, including her plans to celebrate a new job, the chaotic hotel party she attended, and the...
In this second part of our deep dive into the tragic death of John O'Keefe and the complex trial of Karen Reed, we explore key elements from the courtroom proceedings. This episode focuses on witness testimonies, defense and prosecution strategies, and expert evidence presented during the trial. With the trial ending in a hung jury, the discussion delves into potential motives, conspiracy theories, and the controversial role o...
In this first episode of our two-part series on the tragic death of John O'Keefe, we dive into the complexities of his life and relationship with Karen Reed. Hosts Jamie and Janelle take us through the events leading up to that fateful night in January 2022, including John and Karen's rekindled romance, their evening out at local bars, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding John's death. We explore multiple nar...
Have you heard about the haunting stories of the women of Chillicothe? In our latest episode, we unravel a web of crime and heartbreak, sharing stories that deserve to be heard. Listen now and let's speculate wildly about what lies beneath. #ChillicotheSix #TrueCrimePodcast #SpeculatingWildlyAboutCrime #SWACPOD #SerialKiller #OhioCrime #OpiodEpidemic #TrueCrime
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In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, host Jamie delves into the puzzling disappearance of Gretchen Fleming from Parkersburg, West Virginia. The episode explores Gretchen's background, her relationships, and the events leading up to her going missing. Key points include her move back home after a breakup, her living situation with her grandmother, and the last known sightings of Gretchen at local bars with acquain...
Join host Janelle on Speculating Wildly About Crime as she dives into the enigmatic case of Tamla Horsford, a 40-year-old mother of six who tragically died during a football moms' slumber party. Discover the perplexing timeline, the baffling 911 call, and the contentious investigation that followed. With twists involving race, history, and inconsistencies in witness statements, this episode explores theories of an accidental f...
Welcome to 'Speculating Wildly About Crime' with your host Jamie! In this episode, we dive into the perplexing case of Emma Fillipoff, a young woman who vanished in 2012 from Victoria, British Columbia. Thanks to a listener's suggestion, we explore Emma's life, her strange behavior leading up to her disappearance, and the questions surrounding her mental health and relationships. Could Emma's disappearance ...
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' host Janelle delves into the mysterious and tragic case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, also known as the Panama Girls. The two young Dutch women disappeared while hiking in Panama in 2014, leading to an exhaustive search and a plethora of questions and theories. From the discovery of their belongings and partial remains to chilling night photos and the suspicions su...
The Mysterious Disappearance of Joe Pichler
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime', Jamie dives into the mysterious disappearance of child actor Joe Pichler. Born in 1987 in Washington State, Joe found early success in Hollywood. Known for his roles in 'Varsity Blues' and 'Beethoven's 3rd and 4th', Joe's career was on the rise before he returned home to finish high school. Followi...
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, Janelle delves into the mysterious case of Missy Bevers, a fitness instructor brutally murdered in a church in Midlothian, Texas. The episode recounts Missy's life, the circumstances surrounding her murder, and the ongoing investigation. Surveillance footage reveals a suspect in tactical gear, but their identity remains unknown. Janelle discusses various theories, including po...
Join host Jamie as we delve into the baffling disappearance of Lee Cutler from Buffalo Grove, Illinois. In this episode, we explore Lee's life, relationships, and the unusual circumstances surrounding the night he went missing in October 2007. From his close bond with his mother to his final sightings and unresolved evidence, we piece together theories on what could have happened to Lee. Was it suicide, foul play, or did he wa...
The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: A Deep Dive into the Unsolved Mystery
Join the SWAC PACK as they delve into the baffling case of Lauren Spierer. Lauren was a 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished in 2011 after a night out. In this episode we will cover the key events leading up to her disappearance, as well as people involved, and of course explore various theories and speculate. We come up with everything f...
Join today's episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime as we delve into the puzzling case of Brandon Lawson, a 26-year-old father of four who vanished in August 2013 after leaving his home following a fight. Brandon's plan was to visit his father's house, but his night ended with an empty gas tank and a bewildering 911 call, after which he disappeared without a trace. Despite nearly a decade passing, his family still...
The Mysterious Disappearance of Ben McDaniel: Diving into the Unknown
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, host Janelle explores the baffling disappearance of Ben McDaniel, a diving enthusiast who vanished while exploring Florida's Vortex Spring in 2010. Amidst personal struggles and debts, Ben relocated to pursue his passion for scuba diving. The episode delves into the details of his last known days, the pe...
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