The Lethal Library

In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Dani and Stephanie uncover the haunting 1988 murder of Kay Vanderford in Boise, Idaho. What starts as a seemingly normal day at a quaint gift shop spirals into chaos as Kay is fatally stabbed. The investigation features eerie sightings, a sketchy suspect, and bizarre inmate testimonies claiming confessions from the accused, Zane Jack Fields. Listeners are taken through a maze of legal dr...

Dani and Stephanie serve up another unsettling episode, this week about the grim and twisted story of Alofa Time, a man whose approach to relationship problems led to hideous violence and tragic accidents. From strangling and decapitating his estranged wife Theresa to causing a fatal car crash while under the influence, Alofa's actions are recounted with the blend of true crime intrigue and commentary you're here for. Joi...

Join Dani and Stephanie of the Lethal Library as they unravel the chaotic tale of Barryngton Eugene Searcy in their latest episode. Set in small-town Ashton, Idaho, this true crime story features a grocery store murder, a weapon-finding adventure, and a killer's laughable cocaine defense. Dive into a series of legal blunders, failed alibis, and a judge who just can't seem to follow protocol. Get ready for an episode of sa...

Welcome back to the Lethal Library, friends! This week, Dani and Stephanie unravel a true crime story from Idaho that's both shocking and unbelievably dumb. On May 9th, 2007, hikers near Boise stumble upon a gruesome scene that leads to an intense investigation. As detectives dig deeper, they uncover a tangled web involving meth, a baseball bat, and staggeringly poor life choices. With two women at the center of this twisted t...

Welcome back to the Lethal Library! Dani and Stephanie dive deep into the murky waters of Idaho's true crime scene with a story packed with exotic dancers, paranoia, and more prison escapes than you'd believe possible. Follow the chilling case of Stan Trineer, a man with a knack for making enemies and a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt. After disappearing in October 1989, Stan's frozen body was found a few months ...

Welcome back to The Lethal Library! In this episode, Dani and Stephanie tackle the haunting case of Zacharia Street's 2003 murder in Idaho. Discover how three not-so-bright criminals—Jason Ryan McDermott, Rob Roy Wall Jr., and a teenage accomplice—botched an execution-style killing and delivered some ridiculous courtroom defenses. Expect our usual mix of sarcastic humor and jaw-dropping moments, plus a bizarre twist involving ...

Come along as Dani and Stephanie unravel the twisted tale of Sarah Johnson, a 16-year-old Idaho girl who brutally murdered her parents, Alan and Diane Johnson, in their upscale home. Known for her bratty attitude, Sarah's crime left a trail of evidence, from DNA on gloves to blood-spattered bathrobes. The podcast delves into the gripping investigation, messy courtroom drama, and bizarre defense strategies. With testimonies fro...

In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Dani and Stephanie go over a chilling and somewhat absurd case from Idaho in 1991. Timothy Dunlap, a man whose fashion sense (fedora and trench coat combo) is as questionable as his life choices, embarks on a criminal spree that leaves a young bank teller and his own girlfriend dead. We unravel how Dunlap's claimed desperation and hunger led to his heinous actions, how he bafflingly...

In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Stephanie and Dani dive into a true crime tale from Idaho's early 20th century archives. They explore the sensational and tragic story of Frederick Seward and Clara O'Neill. Frederick, lovesick and desperate, ends up committing a heinous crime in 1908 Moscow, Idaho. The duo brings to light all the gritty details from the time, including the shockingly direct headlines and verna...

Welcome back to another wild ride with The Lethal Library! Stephanie and Dani dive into the bonkers case of JD Charboneau and Marilyn Arbaugh. This episode features everything from frying pans to crossbows. We track Charboneau's journey, Marilyn's shocking death, courtroom drama, and endless appeals. It's a whirlwind of relationships gone terribly wrong, shady lawyers, and even some spirit communication. And let&apos...

In this episode, hosts Stephanie and Dani recount the disturbing true crime tale of Randy McKinney and Dovey Small. The couple's road trip from Arizona to Idaho in 1981 leads to a senseless murder fueled by drugs, desperation, and delusions of grandeur. Intended to be a quick stop in Malad, Idaho, to visit Small's sisters, the trip escalates into a plot to rob and kill their helpful friend Robert Bishop Jr. The aftermath ...

In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Stephanie and Dani dive into two shorter but very disturbing true crime stories straight out of Idaho. First up, they unravel the tragic case of Bob and Idella Young, an elderly Nampa couple brutally murdered on Christmas Day 2003. The duo then explore another crime in a similar vein: the 1996 double homicide of another elderly couple, William Duke and Dalma Furman Bull, in Downey, Idaho...

In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Stephanie and Dani dive into the convoluted case of Dale Shackelford. Beginning with a devastating fire that claimed the lives of Donna Fontaine and Fred Palahniuk, they explore how this tragic event unveiled a complex web of criminal activity. Follow along as they recount Shackelford's manipulative tactics, a press conference confession, and a trial filled with shocking testimonies...

In this episode of The Lethal Library, Stephanie and Dani unpack the baffling true crime case of Christine Lott, a mother who vanished from Priest River, Idaho. The discussion spans the initial investigation, dubious actions by her husband Steve Lott, and the tragic discovery of Christine's remains over a decade later. Blending serious insights with dark humor, they highlight Steve's questionable alibis, family revelation...

Welcome to another wild ride in the Lethal Library with Stephanie and Dani as they unravel the tragic tale of Denise Williams. Picture this: a prison riot, heaps of drugs, and the unfortunate misuse of a young woman as an informant. Denise Williams, a 27-year-old informant for the Nampa Police Department, mysteriously vanished in September 1987, only for her body to resurface almost a year later. With details emerging about coercio...

15. The Nampa Nightmare: A Tale of Divorce, Desperation, and a Disastrous Getaway

Welcome back to the Lethal Library with Stephanie and Danny as they dive into a harrowing crime tale from Nampa, Idaho. It's the tragic story of Colleen Hubbard, who faced fatal circumstances at the hands of her estranged husband, Roger Hubbard. Amidst contentious custody battles, Colleen's encounter with Roger escalated into violence, leadin...

Join Dani and Steph for part two of the motorcycle gang episode focusing on the legal journey of Paradis, Gibson, and Evans - bikers ensnared in a convoluted murder case. This episode covers key testimonies, shifting stories, and courtroom drama that spans decades. From questionable pathologist practices to Paradis's complicated love life and finding out what happened to Evans AKA Igor, we dissect the twists and turns of this ...

Join Steph and Dani in the Lethal Library as they dive into a twisted tale involving two murderers, two motorcycle gangs, and a convoluted crime spree spanning two states. Expect soap-opera levels of drama with suspects trying to set evidence on fire, bodies found in peculiar places, and an unforgettable makeshift love story. Despite questionable cleanup attempts and frantic marriages, the saga unravels in a whirlwind of testimonie...

Welcome back to The Lethal Library with your hosts, Stephanie and Dani, as we go into a tale of crime in Northern Idaho during the 1980s! Picture this: home invasions, shootouts, and even a run-in with a genuine drug lord. Meet the Pratt brothers, James and Joseph, bumbling their way through a robbery turned chaotic hostage situation straight out of a low-budget horror movie. From demanding non-existent safes to awkwardly imitating...