Cause of Crime

Cause of Crime

We are a true crime podcast that focuses on giving you all the info on cases while also adding our own opinions and whimsical witty banter. Basically, listening to Cause of Crime is like sitting around with your favorite people while they talk and share cases with you that deserve to be heard. Join us every week on Wicked Wednesdays!

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March 19, 2025 46 mins
In this episode, (Part 2 of 2) we tell the heartbreaking story of Shanann (Rzucek) Watts and her two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. What seemed like a happy family hid a dark secret that led to a shocking betrayal from a father and a husband.

We hate Chris Watts. 


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In this episode, (Part 1 of 2) we tell the heartbreaking story of Shanann (Rzucek) Watts and her two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. What seemed like a happy family hid a dark secret that led to a shocking betrayal from a father and a husband.

We hate Chris Watts. Part 2 will be out next week. 


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Molly Bish was only 16 years old when she disappeared from Comins Pond, in Warren, Mass on June 27th, 2000. Her remains were discovered in 2003. Is her case related to Holly Piirainen? In this episode, we get into suspects and her legacy. 

as of 2025, Molly's abduction and murder case remain unsolved. If you have any information to solve this case, please submit a tip at:
(508)453-7575

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Molly Bish was only 16 years old when she disappeared from Comins Pond, in Warren, Mass on June 27th, 2000. Her remains were discovered in 2003. Is her case related to Holly Piirainen? In this episode, we get into who Molly was, her family dynamic, and how she went missing. 

as of 2025, Molly's abduction and murder case remain unsolved. If you have any information to solve this case, please submit a tip at:
(508)453-7575

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February 19, 2025 47 mins
On February 22, 2024, 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley set out for her usual morning jog on the University of Georgia campus—but heartbreakingly, she never made it home. Her tragic death sent shockwaves through the community and sparked national conversations about safety and immigration policies. In this episode, Trace and Kris take a closer look at what happened that day, the quick investigation that led to the arrest of 2...
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Beverly Potts was a shy and timid 10 year old little girl in the fall of 1951 getting ready to start 5th grade. One night at a local Showagon show, changed her life and the lives of everyone around her. Join us as we dive into the oldest case we have ever covered, trying to make sense of the information we have, without the true answer of what happened to Beverly. 

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Tionda Bradley and Diamond Bradley were 10 and 3 when the disappeared from Chicago, Illinois in 2001. There was one main suspect that was never charged and they have not been found. They were left home alone by there mother and stories change over and over again as time passes. 

Do you have any information about what happened to Tionda and Diamond? 
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December 4, 2024 66 mins
Denise Huber was only 23 years old when her life was stolen by John Famalaro. On this episode we cover her senseless, tragic murder and what placed John Famalaro behind bars. 

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This week join us for a first Kriskraze episode as she covers the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. Jennifer is still a missing person and no one has been charged. Where did she go? 

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Amy Mihaljevic never made it to her 11th birthday. She never got to experience high school, college, or any other signifcant event in her life. Amy's murderer still has not been caught. If you have any information that can bring Amy's murderer to justice, please submit it via the contact below in the sources. 

Make a difference for Amy. Speak for her. 

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July 31, 2024 53 mins
Tammy Palmer was a mother of two kids with her longtime sweetheart, John Palmer - but not everything was perfect and Tammy was a DV victim trying to escape from John's clutches. Tammy was murdered in cold blood by John's father, Eugene, and he may still be on the run today. Where did Eugene escape to and have you seen him? Can we get justice/closure for Tammy's family?

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