True Crime Garage
True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life Mysteries Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand. Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries. Whether it’s an unsolved disappearance, a cold case, or the dark psychology behind serial killers, True Crime Garage invites you to think, question, and engage like a true armchair detective. Why Listen? Perfect for mystery lovers and true crime enthusiasts, True Crime Garage combines in-depth research, thoughtful discussion, and just the right dose of humor. With a massive archive of episodes, there’s something for everyone—from lifelong fans to new listeners discovering the world of true crime storytelling. The only rule: don’t litter—and don’t take yourself too seriously. Nic and the Captain sure don’t. Explore Gripping True Crime Cases Missing Persons Maura Murray • Brandon Lawson • Asha Degree • William Tyrrell • Emma Fillipoff • Brian Shaffer • Jaliek Rainwalker • Madeleine McCann • Jennifer Kesse Unsolved Mysteries Mitrice Richardson • Kendrick Johnson • JonBenét Ramsey • The Delphi Murders • O.J. Simpson • The Tylenol Murders • Elisa Lam • Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon • The West Memphis Three • Amy Mihaljevic Infamous Serial Killers The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) • Zodiac Killer • Ted Bundy • Ivan Milat (The Backpacker Killer) • BTK (Dennis Rader) • John Wayne Gacy • Jeffrey Dahmer • Edmund Kemper • Ed Gein Solved Cases Chris Watts • The Unabomber • John Lennon • Scott Peterson • Son of Sam • Columbine • Sidney Teerhuis-Moar (Room 309) • Kenneka Jenkins • Rae Carruth Pour yourself a drink and join the garage each week—where the cases are cold, the stories are hot, and the conversation never ends.
Episodes
The Zodiac /// Part 5
Part 5 of 5
A killer’s letters. Cryptic threats. Questions that endure decades later.
In the final installment of our Zodiac series, Mike Morford from the Criminology podcast joins us in the Garage to examine Zodiac’s communications with attorney Melvin Belli and the unsolved murder of Cheri Jo Bates—a case long debated for its possible connection to Zodiac.
Drawing on Mike’s exte...
The Zodiac /// Part 4
Part 4 of 5
A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.
The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAng...
The Zodiac /// Part 3
Part 3 of 5
A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.
The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo renewed ...
The Zodiac /// Part 2
Part 2 of 5
A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.
The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo re...
The Zodiac /// Part 1
Part 1 of 5
A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.
The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAng...
The Zodiac Killer? /// Part 2 /// 961
Part 2 of 2
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The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac...
The Zodiac Killer? /// Part 1 /// 960
Part 1 of 2
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The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the ...
Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 4
Chapter 4 /// Double Jeopardy
Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 4 /// Double Jeopardy
Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening...
Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 3
Chapter 3 /// The Search
Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 3 /// The Search
Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the eveni...
Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 2
Chapter 2 /// The Murder of Margaret Frame
Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 2 /// The Murder of Margaret Frame
In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripp...
Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 1
Chapter 1 /// The Darkening of Brighton
Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 1 /// The Darkening of Brighton
In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripped by fear.&...
Interstate Strangler /// Part 2 /// 955
Part 2 of 2
This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims rema...
Interstate Strangler /// Part 1 /// 954
Part 1 of 2
This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims remains unc...
Tracy Harkness ////// Part 4 of 4
Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. &nbs...
Tracy Harkness ////// Part 3 of 4
Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. &nbs...
Tracy Harkness ////// Part 2 of 4
Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. &nbs...
Tracy Harkness ////// Part 1 of 4
Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. &nbs...
The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 2
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, a woman called 911 from the lakeside home of her friends, Russell and Shirley Dermond.
The elderly couple had been missing for days. Concerned friends went to check on them and made a horrifying discovery inside the garage: Russell Dermond was dead. Shirley was nowhere to be found.
What investigators would uncover next would turn this quiet home...
The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 1
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, a woman called 911 from the lakeside home of her friends, Russell and Shirley Dermond.
The elderly couple had been missing for days. Concerned friends went to check on them and made a horrifying discovery inside the garage: Russell Dermond was dead. Shirley was nowhere to be found.
What investigators would uncover next would turn this quiet home...
The Pastor’s Wife /// Mica Miller /// Part 2 /// 953
Part 2 of 2
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The new Netflix docu-series Death of a Pastor’s Wife has folks talking, including Nic and the Captain. This week we explore and discuss the life and death of Mica Miller. Mica’s death was ruled a suicide in April of 2024.
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