Cardinal Crimes
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Cardinal Crimes is a true crime podcast that explores cold and unsolved cases, criminal behavior, and crime prevention.
The host, Becca, is a former Intelligence Analyst interested in the "why" behind crime, the systems that shape it, and the ways we can prevent it.
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MURDERED: Leota Camp
When a 25-year-old mother is stabbed to death in her bedroom in broad daylight, shock ripples through her quiet neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing a man leaving the scene in a Mustang, but…
MURDERED: Ashley Okland
In this episode, we examine the 2011 killing of Ashley Okland, a real estate agent from West Des Moines who was shot while hosting an open house in a model townhome. What began as a routine workday…
SURVIVED: The Victims of Mike DeBardeleben
Over the past few weeks, we’ve told the stories of the presumed victims of Mike DeBardeleben, those who were murdered or are believed to have lost their lives at his hands.This week, we turn to the…
UPDATE: Keara Coshow
On July 12, 1979, a fire at the Hill Top Motel in Red Oak, Iowa, claimed the life of 3-year-old Keara Coshow. Despite known suspicions of child abuse from Keara's stepmother, Karen, and Keara being…
MURDERED: Joe Rapini
This week, we continue our deep dive into the suspected victims of serial predator Mike DeBardeleben. The women we’ve discussed so far were all real estate agents targeted while showing homes to male…
MISSING: Mary "Bo Bo" Shinn
If you have information on this case, contact the Arkansas State Police at 870-777-8944.On July 20, 1978, Mary "Bo Bo" Shinn left to show a client a home she had flipped, but never returned. Her…
MURDERED: Edna "Terry" Macdonald
Eleven years before the brutal murder of Jean McPhaul in Bossier City, Louisiana, Edna Terry Macdonald was killed in Barrington, Rhode Island. After the arrest of Mike DeBardeleben, Bossier City…
MURDERED: Jean McPhaul
On Tuesday, April 27, 1982, a Bossier City, Louisiana realtor, Jean McPhaul, was brutally murdered by a client who called himself "Dr. Zack". Despite a thorough investigation, the client was able to…
MURDERED: Michelle Steele
Last week, we continued examining serial killer Charles Hatcher’s crimes, focusing on the murder of Eric Christgen and the wrongful conviction of Melvin Reynolds.So what was Hatcher doing while law…
MURDERED: Eric Christgen
On Friday, May 26, 1978, the town of St. Joseph, Missouri, was shaken when word spread that four-year-old Eric Christgen had vanished. The search gripped the community, and when Eric was finally…
SERIAL KILLER: Charles Hatcher
Charles Hatcher was an American serial killer officially convicted of murdering two children, though investigators believe he was responsible for many more assaults and homicides. His life was…
REVISIT: Dorothy Miller
This week, we are revisiting the murder of Dorothy Miller in preparation for a few episodes highlighting two men who I think are top contenders for the man responsible. The murder of Dorothy Miller…
REVISIT: Dawn Allen
Today we are revisiting a case that really plunged me into researching Iowa cold cases, the disappearance of Dawn Allen.On May 5, 2011, 50-year-old Dawn Allen failed to show up for work at Subway in…
NEWS: The Murder of Amber Czech and Fort Hood OB Allegations
In today’s episode, we go over two recent stories that have a common theme: violence against and a complete lack of respect for women. In Minnesota, 20-year-old Amber Czech was brutally murdered by a…
MURDERED: Johnita Clemons
On Christmas Eve of 2013, Johnita Clemons was shot and killed inside her home, leaving behind two young children. Early news coverage hinted that investigators were making progress, but details were…
SERIAL RAPIST: Giles Warrick
Between 1991 and 1998 in the D.C. area, ten women were sexually assaulted by a man dubbed the Potomac River Rapist. The last victim, Christine Mirzayan, was murdered. For years, these cases remained…
INSANITY PLEA: Andrea Yates
In June of 2001, the world was stunned when news broke that a Texas mother had drowned her five children. Photos of Andrea Yates, her children, and what many considered to be a “picture-perfect…
MURDERED: Connie Ruddy
In 1997, Connie Ruddy disappeared from her home without a trace. Two years later, her jawbone was discovered miles away, confirming her death but offering few clues about what happened to her. For…
SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Ellen Greenberg
If you want to support the Greenberg's through donations to their legal fund, or through signing petitions to reopen her case please see the website below:https://www.justiceforellengreenberg.com/If…
UPDATE: Keara Coshow
On July 12, 1979, a fire at the Hill Top Motel in Red Oak, Iowa, claimed the life of 3-year-old Keara Coshow. Despite known suspicions of child abuse from Keara's stepmother, Karen, and Keara being…
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Cardinal Crimes has published 66 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.
Cardinal Crimes is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
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