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Crafts Drafts and Crime

Crafts Drafts and Crime

By Valerie Kramer & Jasmin Lopez

A true crime podcast that will make you think, occasionally laugh, and speculate to your heart's content. Contrary to our title, we do not drink/discuss alcohol in our regular episodes (that’s what the website and Patreon are for- in specific areas for those who are interested)!
Trigger warning: mature and disturbing content are involved in each episode. There is also lots of explicit language.
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Episode 59 (S7E7): The True Russian Orthodox Church

Crafts Drafts and CrimeMay 25, 2021

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Mar 08, 202208:08
Episode 102 (S12E4): Sarai Sierra

Episode 102 (S12E4): Sarai Sierra

Sarai was taking the trip of a lifetime - visiting Turkey to photograph the amazing buildings and culture. But her trip was cut a day short and she wouldn't be able to return home to New York.
To view some of Sarai's photography, click the link below.
memyself_sarai Stock Photos ~ Twenty20
Mar 01, 202219:28
Episode 101 (S12E3): Desiree Gibbon

Episode 101 (S12E3): Desiree Gibbon

Desiree "Desi" Gibbon was on her way to becoming a successful documentary maker, following her dreams. But someone took that dream away from her - and justice still hasn't been served.

To donate to help obtain a private investigator to look into Desiree's murder, click the link below:
Fundraiser by Andrea Gibbon : Justice for Désirée Gibbon - Murdered (gofundme.com)
Feb 22, 202213:41
Episode 99 (S12E1): Maria Jose Coni and Marina Menegazzo

Episode 99 (S12E1): Maria Jose Coni and Marina Menegazzo

Maria and Marina dreamed of traveling through South America, and in 2016, that dream was becoming a reality... until someone took that away from them. To add insult to injury, fingers were pointed in the wrong direction.
Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape
Feb 08, 202233:11
UPDATE: Brendan Santo
Feb 04, 202206:49
Breana Noojin Nix
Feb 01, 202235:23
Episode 98 (S11E8): Grace Millane

Episode 98 (S11E8): Grace Millane

In this Jas-tastic episode, we hear about a young woman who was traveling abroad, enjoying her life. Whilst there, she began talking to a man on tinder who convinced her to meet up before leading her to her death.
Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape
Jan 25, 202233:17
Episode 97 (S11E7): The Bedsit Murders

Episode 97 (S11E7): The Bedsit Murders

It took many years for the perpetrator of the Bedsit Murders to be identified. But upon searching his house, police discovered a lot more than they were expecting... and it's equally as horrifying as the other murders.

Trigger warnings: several kinds of sexual assault/abuse/rape.
Jan 18, 202226:33
Episode 96 (S11E6): Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa
Jan 11, 202238:22
Episode 95 (S11E5): Patricia McDermott

Episode 95 (S11E5): Patricia McDermott

Patricia McDermott's murder was captured on CCTV footage, and police were able to use their resources to track down her killer. But when they get this man into custody, the extent of his crimes are more than anyone was expecting.
Jan 04, 202223:14
Episode 94 (S11E4): Gretchen Anthony

Episode 94 (S11E4): Gretchen Anthony

Gretchen and David had the perfect marriage when they first got married. Gretchen even referred to David as a "bonus dad" to her daughter that she shared with her ex-husband. But when things took a turn, Covid made the circumstances even worse.
Trigger warnings: discussion of domestic violence
Dec 28, 202125:35
Episode 93 (S11E3): James Bulger

Episode 93 (S11E3): James Bulger

James was almost three years old, walking around the mall with his mother. But while they’re at the butcher shop- he gets led by the hand out of the mall and to his torture and death. Trigger warnings: child abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, bullying, discussion of suicide, drug and alcohol use
Dec 21, 202101:00:53
Episode 92 (S11E2): Carlesha Freeland-Gaither

Episode 92 (S11E2): Carlesha Freeland-Gaither

Carlesha was getting off the bus to head home when someone stopped her in her tracks, kidnapping her. The event was caught on CCTV footage... but with the low quality of the images, how are police going to track down the perpetrator?
Trigger warnings: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape, domestic violence
Dec 14, 202125:43
Episode 91 (S11E1): Engla Höglund

Episode 91 (S11E1): Engla Höglund

Engla is ready for her independence and taking her bike for a ride home seems like the perfect small step. But when Engla doesn't make it home, a search ensues, and her killer gets caught in a very unexpected way.
Trigger warnings for this episode: Sexual Assault/Rape, Child sexual assault/rape
Dec 07, 202127:24
Episode 90 (S10E8): Josette Wright and Robin Murphy

Episode 90 (S10E8): Josette Wright and Robin Murphy

Two people were wrongfully convicted of the murder of Josette Wright - but is the person who is actually responsible for her murder also responsible for the disappearance of Robin Murphy that, on the surface, has nothing in common with Josette - but has some weird links?
Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, discussion of suicide, drug use
Nov 30, 202140:18
Missing: Brendan Santo

Missing: Brendan Santo

With tips, please call: 844-996-7873 or email tips@police.msu.edu. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
Fundraiser for Wendy Santo by Melissa Corsi : Bring Brendan Santo Home (gofundme.com)
Bring Brendan Santo Home (facebook.com)

Nov 26, 202106:06
Episode 89 (S10E7): Natascha Kampusch

Episode 89 (S10E7): Natascha Kampusch

As a ten year old girl, Natascha couldn't wait to be out of her family's home... but she wasn't prepared to have the next 3,096 days of her life taken from her.
Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape, physical assault/abuse, discussion of disordered eating, discussion of suicide.
Nov 23, 202158:13
Episode 88 (S10E6): The Victims of John Jamelske

Episode 88 (S10E6): The Victims of John Jamelske

John Jamelske kept everything - bottles, receipts, newspapers... and eventually, he began keeping victims in his dungeon, also. When he eventually gets caught, his attitude about his crimes is atrocious.
Trigger warnings: sexual assault/rape, child sexual assault/rape.
Nov 16, 202150:01
Episode 87 (S10E5): Sherri Papini

Episode 87 (S10E5): Sherri Papini

Sherri Papini survived a 22 day long abduction... so why are there questions about it if this actually occurred? Does her past make this case controversial?
Trigger warnings: discussion of self harm
Nov 09, 202136:59
Episode 86 (S10E4): Kara Robinson, Kristin & Kati Lisk, and Sofia Silva

Episode 86 (S10E4): Kara Robinson, Kristin & Kati Lisk, and Sofia Silva

In this extraordinary case, we discuss the survival tale of Kara Robinson that led to uncovering and stopping the monster that murdered Kati and Kristin Lisk and Sofia Silva.
Trigger warnings: Discussion of suicide, child sexual assault/rape.
Nov 02, 202138:17
Episode 85 (S10E3): Nurin Jazlin

Episode 85 (S10E3): Nurin Jazlin

When missing Nurin Jazlin's body was located, she was completely unrecognizable from the torture she endured. But the injustice that continues after her death is completely baffling.
Trigger warnings: Child sexual assault/rape
Oct 29, 202120:34
Episode 84 (S10E2): Tiffany Nelson

Episode 84 (S10E2): Tiffany Nelson

It was the first day of summer and 9-year-old Tiffany was excited to fill up her bike tires and enjoy the good weather. But when she didn't make it home that day, her family searches for answers to no avail.
Trigger Warnings: Discussion of drug use
Oct 26, 202116:39
Episode 83 (S10E1): Paige Renkoski

Episode 83 (S10E1): Paige Renkoski

Paige was last seen alive by strangers on the side of the highway where her car was pulled over. But the condition of Paige's car leaves everyone questioning why she pulled over in the first place. And are the people she was seen talking to responsible for her abduction?
Fundraiser by Michele Renkoski-Hollis : Paige Renkoski Missing 5.24.90 (gofundme.com)
Paige Renkoski 5.24.90 Never Give Up | Facebook
Oct 19, 202129:52
Episode 82 (S9E10): Jaleayah Davis

Episode 82 (S9E10): Jaleayah Davis

A night out with friends ended in a terrible tragedy for Jaleayah Davis. The police stated that the incident was alcohol related - but when analyzing the inconsistencies in her friend's stories and her cell phone pings, it seems that some major questions were completely ignored by investigators. What really happened to Jaleayah?
Justice for Jaleayah | Facebook
Oct 12, 202101:48:52
Episode 81 (S9E9): Christian Andreacchio
Oct 05, 202101:37:40
Episode 80 (S9E8): Amanda Wienckowski

Episode 80 (S9E8): Amanda Wienckowski

Amanda had a few bad habits that she was starting to shake, so her family was surprised when her death was ruled as an accidental overdose. But all of the evidence points to homicide.
Trigger warnings: drug use, discussion of suicide, sexual assault/rape
To sign the petition, click the link below:
petition: JUSTICE FOR AMANDA WIENCKOWSKI (thepetitionsite.com)
Sep 28, 202132:01
Episode 79 (S9E7): Cory Barron

Episode 79 (S9E7): Cory Barron

Cory was attending a concert at Progressive Field... so how did he go missing in such a crowded place? When his body is found days later, even more questions arise about how he got there to begin with.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: Alcohol use, brief talk of suicide
Sep 21, 202129:49
Episode 78 (S9E6): Shukri Yahye-Abdi
Sep 14, 202147:38
Episode 77 (S9E5): Autumn Stone

Episode 77 (S9E5): Autumn Stone

Autumn's life was turned upside down when her youngest son was taken to the hospital. She swore she would do anything to maintain custody of her two children - so when Autumn was found deceased in a lake, police had to question whether or not this could be a potential suicide or if something more sinister took place.
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of suicide and child abuse are present in this episode.
Sep 07, 202126:33
Episode 76 (S9E4): Joni O'Shaughnessy

Episode 76 (S9E4): Joni O'Shaughnessy

Tybee Island, Georgia is such a small town that Dr. Owen O'Shaughnessy owns the only medical practice on the island. Him and his wife, Joni, have very different personalities, leading to frequent fights. When Owen wakes up in his office one morning, he claims that him and Joni have had the worst fight ever. But could things have been so bad that Joni chose to end her own life? Or did he have something to do with it?
TRIGGER WARNINGS: talk of suicide, drug and alcohol use, domestic violence
Aug 31, 202101:07:57
Episode 75 (S9E3): Pravin Varughese

Episode 75 (S9E3): Pravin Varughese

Pravin's death resulted in more questions than answers - why was an incident not reported by police? What actually happened between Pravin and Gaege, the last person to see him alive? And, most importantly - is it possible to blame someone for what happened?
Trigger warnings: There is discussion of alcohol and drug use in this episode.
Aug 24, 202101:38:29
Episode 74 (S9E2): Paulette Gebara Farah

Episode 74 (S9E2): Paulette Gebara Farah

Paulette was born prematurely, leading to some developmental disabilities. Thankfully, her parents had the help of two live-in nannies to take care of Paulette and her older sister and give her the attention she needed. That is... until Paulette goes missing from her bed.
Aug 17, 202132:51
Episode 73 (S9E1): Annie Borjesson
Aug 10, 202158:02
Episode 72: Listener Stories - 1st edition

Episode 72: Listener Stories - 1st edition

Our first edition of dope ass Listener Stories! Enjoy some interesting tales and lots of laughs with us.

TRIGGER WARNING: There is discussion of drug use in this episode.
Aug 03, 202101:31:16
Episode 71 (S8E10): The Wilmington 10

Episode 71 (S8E10): The Wilmington 10

The Wilmington 10 were falsely convicted and jailed. Here's their story. 

DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we discuss racist roots of the town in which the episode takes place. We are not, by any means, calling anybody bad, evil, racist, or anything of the sort in that discussion. If you do not wish to hear the discussion portion of the roots of Wilmington, please stop listening when we state the episode is over. We don't intend to offend anyone by our discussion but understand that this is a sensitive topic. 

Jul 27, 202101:01:24
Episode 70 (S8E9): Ebonee Spears
Jul 20, 202153:14
Episode 69 (S8E8): Michelle Theer

Episode 69 (S8E8): Michelle Theer

This episode has it all: Adultery! Murder! Sex! Fantastic Floridian Plastic Surgery!
Jul 13, 202134:33
Episode 68 (S8E7): Missing Women of North Carolina

Episode 68 (S8E7): Missing Women of North Carolina

In this episode, we discuss four frustrating missing person cases: Jamie Fraley, Priti Ashley Porter, Shonda Stansbury, and Timeka Pridgen.
Jul 06, 202149:18
Episode 67 (S8E6): The Durham Family Murders

Episode 67 (S8E6): The Durham Family Murders

Ginny Durham's husband Troy received a strange phone call late at night in the winter from his mother-in-law, leading them to do their own wellness check. What they found brought them more tragedy and questions than they could have ever expected.
Jul 02, 202126:34
Episode 66 (S8E5): Be-Lo Murders

Episode 66 (S8E5): Be-Lo Murders

In this seemingly completely random crime, a perpetrator attacks workers in the Be-Lo grocery store after hours.
Jun 29, 202121:05
Episode 65 (S8E4): Debbie Wolfe

Episode 65 (S8E4): Debbie Wolfe

When Debbie didn't show up to work, her family was concerned. An anonymous male coworker was concerned, too, per his message on her answering machine. Police, on the other hand, had zero concern and did everything possible to botch the investigation.
Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault
Jun 22, 202130:29
Episode 64 (S8E3): Brittany Locklear

Episode 64 (S8E3): Brittany Locklear

5 year old Brittany Locklear was an independent and intelligent girl with big dreams ahead of her... until all of it was ripped away while she waited for the school bus.
Trigger warnings for the episode: Child/sexual abuse
Jun 18, 202128:11
Episode 63 (S8E2): Mariah Woods

Episode 63 (S8E2): Mariah Woods

3-year-old Mariah went missing after her parents put her to bed at 8pm, the last time they saw her. Or after 1130pm, the last time her mother actually saw her. Or 12am, the last time that her mother's boyfriend actually saw her. Confused? Us too.

Trigger warnings for the episode: child abuse/molestation, drug use
Jun 15, 202124:06
Episode 62 (S8E1): Jaye Potter Mintz/ Alicia Deans
Jun 08, 202134:31
Episode 61 (S7E9): Death Angels Part 2

Episode 61 (S7E9): Death Angels Part 2

In this second part of the Death Angels cult, the perpetrators take even bigger risks to murder their victims, so how come they aren't getting caught?
Jun 01, 202101:00:11
Episode 60 (S7E8): Death Angels Part 1

Episode 60 (S7E8): Death Angels Part 1

Becoming a member of the subgroup of the Black Muslims, the "Death Angels", requires killing white men, women, and/or children. In this first part, we learn of the first string of horrific murders and attempted murders to join this cult committed by a few specific men.
May 28, 202101:04:14
Episode 59 (S7E7): The True Russian Orthodox Church

Episode 59 (S7E7): The True Russian Orthodox Church

In this shorty episode, we go to Russia and discuss living in a cave for seven months and the potential end of the world in 2008.
Additionally, we announce the upcoming dates for our exclusive next episodes.
May 25, 202121:37
Episode 58 (SS7E6): Rajneesh

Episode 58 (SS7E6): Rajneesh

It's a sex cult, it's a meditation group, and it's a bio-terrorist attack. It's Rajneesh's cult.
May 18, 202139:14
Episode 57 (S7E5): Gloriavale
May 11, 202156:43
Episode 56 (S7E4): Thugs of India

Episode 56 (S7E4): Thugs of India

From the thirteenth to the nineteenth century, the practice of thuggee was used to please the goddess Kali. Nowadays, Thugs are still using this practice and it's just as brutal and gruesome.
May 04, 202135:11