Cause of Crime
Where crime meets chaos. Trace talks the crime, Kris brings the chaos. Cause of Crime is your weekly dose of detailed true crime breakdowns with a side of “what the hell?” We go deep into the stories that shock, confuse, and stay with you, all while keeping it real, raw, and just a little bit unhinged. From disappearances and unsolved cases to the most jaw-dropping criminal trials, we don't just cover the crime, we unpack the aftermath, the psychology, the failures, and the fallout. No fluff. No glorifying killers. Just the facts, a little banter, and a whole lot of chaos.
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August 6, 2025 • 62 mins
Ashley Young vanished after a night out in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Days later, her dismembered remains were found in her friend Jared Chance’s home. In this episode, we dive into the chilling details, the investigation, and the disturbing role his parents played in the cover-up.
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July 30, 2025 • 44 mins
Ashley Young vanished after a night out in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Days later, her dismembered remains were found in her friend Jared Chance’s home. In this episode, we dive into the chilling details, the investigation, and the disturbing role his parents played in the cover-up.
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July 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Sierra Newbold was just six years old when her life was stolen, kidnapped from her own bed in her home. What happened that night is every parent’s worst nightmare. In this episode, we’re telling Sierra’s story, what we know about that night, and the monster who did it. This one is heavy.
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July 16, 2025 • 45 mins
Sara Porter was murdered by her husband...then he picked up the phone, calmly confessed to 911, and disappeared. Just like that. In this episode, we’re digging into who Sara really was, the disturbing control Butch Knight had over her, and how he’s managed to stay off the radar all these years.
This one’s about power, manipulation, and a woman who deserved way more than the ending she got. Sara deserves justice.
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This one’s about power, manipulation, and a woman who deserved way more than the ending she got. Sara deserves justice.
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July 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Jennifer Morey did everything she was supposed to do. Locked doors. Gated complex. Safe, right? Nope. One night, she woke up to a man with a knife... and what she went through is the stuff of nightmares. But Jennifer fought like hell to survive, and this is her story. We’re breaking down exactly what happened that night, the terrifying details, and how Jennifer refused to become just another statistic. but instead a badass survivor...
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July 2, 2025 • 47 mins
Travis Alexander had a rough childhood but he was dedicated to making the very most out of his life and not letting it define him. He was doing great for himself, until he was met with manipulation of Jodi Arias. This part covers the trial and aftermath.
This is Part 3 in a 3 part series, and we give you all the details.
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June 25, 2025 • 57 mins
Travis Alexander had a rough childhood but he was dedicated to making the very most out of his life and not letting it define him. He was doing great for himself, until he was met with manipulation of Jodi Arias. This part covers the brutal murder of Travis and Jodi's behavior.
This is Part 2 in a 3 part series, and we give you all the details.
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June 18, 2025 • 53 mins
Travis Alexander had a rough childhood but he was dedicated to making the very most out of his life and not letting it define him. He was doing great for himself, until he was met with manipulation of Jodi Arias.
This is Part 1 in a 3 part series, and we give you all the details.
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June 11, 2025 • 33 mins
Six year old Timmothy Pitzen vanished without a trace after what should’ve been a fun weekend with his mom. She’s found dead in a motel, he’s just gone. No witnesses. No solid leads. Just a cryptic note saying he’s safe... and that no one will ever find him.
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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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March 12, 2025 • 87 mins
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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March 5, 2025 • 49 mins
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:
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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:
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February 26, 2025 • 53 mins
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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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:
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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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December 18, 2024 • 50 mins
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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December 11, 2024 • 63 mins
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.
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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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August 28, 2024 • 58 mins
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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August 14, 2024 • 60 mins
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.
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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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