Christa Pike was born and raised in Beckley, West Virginia, and her early life was marked by instability and neglect. At just 18, she murdered fellow Job Corps student Colleen Slemmer in a case fueled by jealousy, manipulation, and systemic failure. Pike later became the youngest woman sentenced to death in modern U.S. history.

Sources:

Kim Iloilo

State Court Documents

In July of 2025, James Craig would be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for premediated murder of his wife, Angela Craig. Come listen as we discuss the terrible case in depth and learn what drove the dentist to commit such an awful crime.

Sources: BBC.com, ABCnews.com, CNN, The Colorado Sun.

In this chilling episode, Samantha dives into the mysterious and harrowing case of the collar bomb heist. In 2003, a pizza delivery driver was forced to wear a bomb around his neck and sent on his way to complete a dangerous scavenger hunt leading to a tragic and shocking conclusion.

Sources: Netflix Documentary Evil Genius, allthatsinteresting.com, people.com.

In 2002, the body of 21-year-old Deanna Crawford was found in a remote area in Salt Rock, WV. Her case remained cold until in 2007 when four local men were arrested on conflicting evidence. Come listen to the awful case that was full of recanted statements, finger pointing, and exonerations before a possible 5th subject would even enter the case.

Sources used: https://www.courtswv.gov; https://innocenceproject.org; The Luminolpod; Herald-Dispatch.com; wsaz.com; abcnews.com; forensicmag.com

A 911 call in 2016 would not only save the life of an abducted woman, it would also lead investigators to numerous other remains. Shawn Grate murdered several woman from 2006 to 2016.

Sources: A Hunger to Kill by Kim Mager, Wiki, Cold Blooded Charmer by Jesse Dixon

In this episode the girls talk about the true story of Ed Gein. Not any of that fictional stuff that had romanticized his story. It's rough, graphic, and he was depraved so tread with caution!

Sources:

Unhinged: The Horrific True Story of Ed Gein the Butcher of Plainfield by Robert Keller

The Ed Gein File: A Psycho's Confession and Case Documents by John Borowski

Wiki

Netflix Show Monster: Ed Gein

On this episode, Alisa and Samantha discuss the potential cult church IHOPKC, International House of Prayer Kansas City. Known for it's continuously streaming of live worship and prayer, IHOPKC came under scrutiny when its founder, Mike Bickle had allegedly used his position of authority to manipulate and sexually assault at least 17 women, with two of them being minors. If you were hoping for pancakes and hashbrowns, this episode is not for you!

Sources Used: Wiki, Ministry Watch.com, Book by Bob Scott Some Say They Blundered

**TRIGGER SCHOOL SHOOTING***

During this episode we discuss the horrendous case of the West Paducah KY Heath High shooting that happened in 1997. While it is hard to believe, school shootings weren't common when this happened. What led to the tragic event?

Sources:

I Choose to be Happy: A School Shooting Survivor's Triumph Over Tragedy by Missy Jenkins/William Croyle

https://www.courier-journal.com

Wiki