True Crime Garage

The disappearance of 18-year-old Thomas Kelly Brown in Canadian, Texas, remains one of the state's most polarizing unresolved true crime mysteries. To those who knew and loved him, Tom was a well-liked high school senior and student body president. Tom vanished on November 23rd, 2016—after hanging out with friends. Tom was last seen at approximately 11:30 p.m. His cell phone logged activity on and off until approximately midnight. The young man’s disappearance led to conflicting findings and a town fiercely divided. Despite multiple multi-agency investigations, the case remains unsolved.

Welcome into the terrifying Garage of horrors. It’s an old and dark structure filled with stories of murder and mayhem. This week we explore Serial Killer Halloween letters and a Trick or Treat homicide. So play it safe and don’t open your door or the mailbox this Halloween. 🎃

24 year old Brooke Strattan of Madison, Wisconsin was reported missing by her family on October 1, 2024. She was last seen walking with a man, believed to be her estranged boyfriend the morning after a party. The Madison Police Department reached out to the public for assistance. They had video footage of Brooke. They requested help locating her, identifying the man she was walking with, and requesting any additional video evidence of Brooke walking.

In the final installment of our Zodiac series, Mike Morford from the Criminology podcast joins us in the Garage to examine Zodiac’s communications with attorney Melvin Belli and the unsolved murder of Cheri Jo Bates—a case long debated for its possible connection to Zodiac.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer? This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial cases is equally fascinating.

The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer? This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial cases is equally fascinating.

Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. A large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult.

Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. A large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult.

Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 2 /// The Murder of Margaret Frame In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripped by fear. Reports in the press asked how many potential sex attackers might be prowling the streets of Sussex during the long, dark nights of that coming winter. Violence against women, sexual assaults, attacks after dark had become urgent public concerns. Then Margaret Frame went missing walking home through Stanmer Park after a work shift. The same day that her remains were found another women nearby, Ann Dubeau was stabbed to death in the kitchen of her home.

In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripped by fear. Reports in the press asked how many potential sex attackers might be prowling the streets of Sussex during the long, dark nights of that coming winter. Violence against women, sexual assaults, attacks after dark had become urgent public concerns. Then Margaret Frame went missing walking home through Stanmer Park after a work shift. The same day that her remains were found another women nearby, Ann Dubeau was stabbed to death in the kitchen of her home.

This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims remains uncertain.

This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims remains uncertain.

Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

riday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness. Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter. There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion. Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest. If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, a woman called 911 from the lakeside home of her friends, Russell and Shirley Dermond. The elderly couple had been missing for days. Concerned friends went to check on them and made a horrifying discovery inside the garage: Russell Dermond was dead. Shirley was nowhere to be found.

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, a woman called 911 from the lakeside home of her friends, Russell and Shirley Dermond. The elderly couple had been missing for days. Concerned friends went to check on them and made a horrifying discovery inside the garage: Russell Dermond was dead. Shirley was nowhere to be found.

The new Netflix docu-series Death of a Pastor’s Wife has folks talking, including Nic and the Captain. This week we explore and discuss the life and death of Mica Miller. Mica’s death was ruled a suicide in April of 2024.

The new Netflix docu-series Death of a Pastor’s Wife has folks talking, including Nic and the Captain. This week we explore and discuss the life and death of Mica Miller. Mica’s death was ruled a suicide in April of 2024.

This week, we step into the Garage to look at a double homicide from 2023. Shortly after closing time, Jessyca Hohn, along with her coworker and best friend, Katie Dunke, were both shot and killed just steps outside of the Stars Bar & Grill. On May 21, 2023, a physical altercation occurred in the parking lot of the bar at which both women worked. This was just one of the events that led up to the double homicide.

In 1994, Herbert Baumeister’s son discovered a human skull and bone fragments in the woods. Baumeister, a successful businessman, convinced his wife that the bones were from a medical skeleton belonging to his late father, a doctor. In 1996, police murder investigations regarding several missing men intensified. Baumeister's wife became increasingly suspicious, and she allowed law enforcement to search the family's large property known as “Fox Hollow Farms.” Investigators unearthed nearly 10,000 bones and bone fragments burned and scattered throughout the woods. This week, Nic and the Captain take you through the events leading up to this horrific discovery.

In 1994, Herbert Baumeister’s son discovered a human skull and bone fragments in the woods. Baumeister, a successful businessman, convinced his wife that the bones were from a medical skeleton belonging to his late father, a doctor. In 1996, police murder investigations regarding several missing men intensified. Baumeister's wife became increasingly suspicious, and she allowed law enforcement to search the family's large property known as “Fox Hollow Farms.” Investigators unearthed nearly 10,000 bones and bone fragments burned and scattered throughout the woods. This week, Nic and the Captain take you through the events leading up to this horrific discovery.

The case of Julie Popovich remains a haunting chapter in central Ohio’s criminal history. The murder shocked the region and some believe that the case continues to raise difficult questions about justice, public records, and the rights of people who claim they were wrongfully convicted. Julie Popovich was an aspiring young model from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Her death in 2005 drew widespread attention, not only because of the brutality and sadness surrounding the crime, but also because of the young life that had been cut short. In the years that followed, prosecutors built a case against Adam Saleh, who was accused, tried, and ultimately convicted of Popovich’s murder and kidnapping. Using the trial transcripts we present to you a case that is still much talked about in central Ohio still to this day. From behind bars, however, Adam Saleh continues to maintain that he is innocent. Saleh turned to the Ohio Innocence Project, a group based at the University of Cincinnati College of Law that investigates claims of wrongful conviction.

The case of Julie Popovich remains a haunting chapter in central Ohio’s criminal history. The murder shocked the region and some believe that the case continues to raise difficult questions about justice, public records, and the rights of people who claim they were wrongfully convicted. Julie Popovich was an aspiring young model from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Her death in 2005 drew widespread attention, not only because of the brutality and sadness surrounding the crime, but also because of the young life that had been cut short. In the years that followed, prosecutors built a case against Adam Saleh, who was accused, tried, and ultimately convicted of Popovich’s murder and kidnapping. Using the trial transcripts we present to you a case that is still much talked about in central Ohio still to this day. From behind bars, however, Adam Saleh continues to maintain that he is innocent. Saleh turned to the Ohio Innocence Project, a group based at the University of Cincinnati College of Law that investigates claims of wrongful conviction.

Yvonne Reglar is missing from Fairview Park, Ohio since 1977. This week marks 49 years since the day she was abducted from her job at a neighborhood gas station. Fairview Park Police Department have kept the case and story alive for decades. Investigators continue to work the case utilizing new approaches to an old case. By teaming with federal partners and national cold case experts hopefully this cold case is heating up. If you have any information about Yvonne Reglar’s disappearance on Aug. 8, 1977, please call Fairview Park Police at (440) 356-4418 or email chiefofpolice@fairviewparkohio.gov

Some of the most haunting serial killer cases in Florida have never been solved. Since the 1970s, investigators have documented clusters of murders across the state with troubling similarities: the same victim profiles, the same methods, and the same remote roadsides and canals. In several cases, detectives suspected a serial offender. The Florida Sheriffs Association is highlighting unresolved serial killer cold cases by utilizing modern forensic tools like DNA analysis and genetic genealogy. The Cold Case Advisory Commission meets quarterly to review stubborn homicide files with multi-agency experts. This week we take a look at some Florida serial killer cases that have remained open for decades.

Nic and the Captain welcome author James Renner into the Garage to discuss his new book, A Cruise to Nowhere, an in-depth examination of the mysterious disappearance of Amy Bradley. Together, they explore the timeline, the evidence, the lingering questions, and why Amy's case continues to captivate investigators and the public decades later.

Grace Holland, a mother of four, was found dead on July 22, 2020, inside the Creve Coeur, Missouri home of her fiancé Robert Daus. Her case remains highly contested and continues to draw intense scrutiny. The case returned to national headlines in January of 2024, when Robert Daus’s new girlfriend, Dr. Sarah Sweeney was found dead inside his home.

Grace Holland, a mother of four, was found dead on July 22, 2020, inside the Creve Coeur, Missouri home of her fiancé Robert Daus. Her case remains highly contested and continues to draw intense scrutiny. The case returned to national headlines in January of 2024, when Robert Daus’s new girlfriend, Dr. Sarah Sweeney was found dead inside his home.

This month marks fifty seven years since someone killed little Patricia Ann Veach. Patricia was less than a month away from her ninth birthday when she was killed. Two weeks before the murder, she served as a flower girl at her aunt and uncle’s wedding. While Patricia Ann Veach’s murder remains unsolved it will forever be tied to convicted killer Anthony Erthel Williams. Williams was convicted for the abduction murder of ten year old Pamela Powers. Williams proclaimed that the murder of Patricia Ann Veach seven months later was proof that the real killer of Powers was still out there and the little children of Iowa were not safe.

This week in the Garage, we take an in-depth look at the longstanding disappearance of Kent State University student Judy Martins. Although many years have passed since Judy was last seen, her case remains active and continues to be investigated by law enforcement agencies. Judy was 22 years old at the time of her disappearance, and investigators are still seeking information that could help determine what happened to her and provide answers to those who knew and loved her.

This week in the Garage, we take an in-depth look at the longstanding disappearance of Kent State University student Judy Martins. Although many years have passed since Judy was last seen, her case remains active and continues to be investigated by law enforcement agencies. Judy was 22 years old at the time of her disappearance, and investigators are still seeking information that could help determine what happened to her and provide answers to those who knew and loved her.

In 2006, the Greenville, South Carolina Police Department announced that they had connected one of their unsolved homicides from 1990 to two unsolved homicides that had occurred hundreds of miles away in Missouri. This meant that investigators were not dealing with isolated, unrelated crimes. They were dealing with a linked series. Events connected by a single source, a single method, a single offender who traveled. Yet, the announcement came with a crucial limitation: they did not know the identity of the killer. But they knew the nature of the threat.

In 2006, the Greenville, South Carolina Police Department announced that they had connected one of their unsolved homicides from 1990 to two unsolved homicides that had occurred hundreds of miles away in Missouri. This meant that investigators were not dealing with isolated, unrelated crimes. They were dealing with a linked series. Events connected by a single source, a single method, a single offender who traveled. Yet, the announcement came with a crucial limitation: they did not know the identity of the killer. But they knew the nature of the threat.

The murder of Karina Holmer is one of the most brutal and haunting unsolved cases in Boston’s history. Karina was only 20 years old when she was killed. Her severed upper torso was discovered in a dumpster on the afternoon of June 23rd, 1996. This case has remained unsolved now for 30 years. The case remains active and investigators are continuously seeking any information that could lead to a breakthrough. To submit a tip, you can contact the Boston Police Department Unsolved Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 OR to remain anonymous contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS

The murder of Karina Holmer is one of the most brutal and haunting unsolved cases in Boston’s history. Karina was only 20 years old when she was killed. Her severed upper torso was discovered in a dumpster on the afternoon of June 23rd, 1996. This case has remained unsolved now for 30 years. The case remains active and investigators are continuously seeking any information that could lead to a breakthrough. To submit a tip, you can contact the Boston Police Department Unsolved Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 OR to remain anonymous contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS

On January 22, 1993 a man walked into the Maple Leaf Motel and attempted to rob and kill the owner operator. Hamid Jebailey, owner of the Maple Leaf Motel was somehow able to fight off 24 year old Curtis Huff Junior after being shot at and struck with a tire iron repeatedly. Before he could flee the scene, Huff was taken into custody in Kissimmee, Florida. By this time Curtis Huff Junior had already earned his habitual offender status after a series of robberies throughout the Midwest in the late 1980’s. After his arrest at the motel, police detectives began to take a close and hard look at Curtis, his history, and his possible connection to four unsolved homicides - Ruth Haut - February 26, 1992 Mary Ellen Wise - November 2, 1992 Antonio Zucco - November 20, 1992 Bonnie Goodson - November 30, 1992 Curtis Huff Junior a man who reportedly had a reputation for charm and sudden violence entered a plea to avoid additional robbery charges. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison and was released July 1, 2005. Since then he has remained a suspect in multiple murder cases and has been looked at for possible involvement in the 2006 unsolved homicide of Helen McPherson in Vero Beach. Anyone with information is asked to call the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office 772-569-6700 OR to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers 1-800-273-8477. There may be reward money in one or all five of these open homicide cases.

On January 22, 1993 a man walked into the Maple Leaf Motel and attempted to rob and kill the owner operator. Hamid Jebailey, owner of the Maple Leaf Motel was somehow able to fight off 24 year old Curtis Huff Junior after being shot at and struck with a tire iron repeatedly. Before he could flee the scene, Huff was taken into custody in Kissimmee, Florida. By this time Curtis Huff Junior had already earned his habitual offender status after a series of robberies throughout the Midwest in the late 1980’s. After his arrest at the motel, police detectives began to take a close and hard look at Curtis, his history, and his possible connection to four unsolved homicides Ruth Haut - February 26, 1992 Mary Ellen Wise - November 2, 1992 Antonio Zucco - November 20, 1992 Bonnie Goodson - November 30, 1992 Curtis Huff Junior a man who reportedly had a reputation for charm and sudden violence entered a plea to avoid additional robbery charges. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison and was released July 1, 2005. Since then he has remained a suspect in multiple murder cases and has been looked at for possible involvement in the 2006 unsolved homicide of Helen McPherson in Vero Beach. Anyone with information is asked to call the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office 772-569-6700 OR to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers 1-800-273-8477. There may be reward money in one or all five of these open homicide cases.

Who wanted Kathy Page dead? The 34 year old mother of two was found dead in her vehicle. At first look, it appeared that she had lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. However, the scene was staged to appear to look like an accident. Someone wanted Kathy dead and that someone covered their tracks.

May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25, 1983 as the first National Missing Children’s Day. He established the annual observance to bring national awareness to child safety and encourage communities to prioritize protection efforts. The date was chosen to mark the sad anniversary of the disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old who vanished from a New York City street corner on May 25, 1979. Twelve years after Etan Patz disappeared and on National Missing Children’s Day 1991, a five-year-old boy named Timothy Wiltsey vanished from a Carnival in Sayreville, New Jersey. This week in observance of National Missing Children’s Day, we take a look at a case that will never leave the hearts and minds of many. This is the unsolved case of Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey. To learn more about National Missing Children’s Day and/or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children go to MissingKids.org

May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25, 1983 as the first National Missing Children’s Day. He established the annual observance to bring national awareness to child safety and encourage communities to prioritize protection efforts. The date was chosen to mark the sad anniversary of the disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old who vanished from a New York City street corner on May 25, 1979. Twelve years after Etan Patz disappeared and on National Missing Children’s Day 1991, a five-year-old boy named Timothy Wiltsey vanished from a Carnival in Sayreville, New Jersey. This week in observance of National Missing Children’s Day, we take a look at a case that will never leave the hearts and minds of many. This is the unsolved case of Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey. To learn more about National Missing Children’s Day and/or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children go to MissingKids.org

May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25, 1983 as the first National Missing Children’s Day. He established the annual observance to bring national awareness to child safety and encourage communities to prioritize protection efforts. The date was chosen to mark the sad anniversary of the disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old who vanished from a New York City street corner on May 25, 1979. Twelve years after Etan Patz disappeared and on National Missing Children’s Day 1991, a five-year-old boy named Timothy Wiltsey vanished from a Carnival in Sayreville, New Jersey. This week in observance of National Missing Children’s Day, we take a look at a case that will never leave the hearts and minds of many. This is the unsolved case of Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey. To learn more about National Missing Children’s Day and/or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children go to MissingKids.org

May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25, 1983 as the first National Missing Children’s Day. He established the annual observance to bring national awareness to child safety and encourage communities to prioritize protection efforts. The date was chosen to mark the sad anniversary of the disappearance of Etan Patz, a six-year-old who vanished from a New York City street corner on May 25, 1979. Twelve years after Etan Patz disappeared and on National Missing Children’s Day 1991, a five-year-old boy named Timothy Wiltsey vanished from a Carnival in Sayreville, New Jersey. This week in observance of National Missing Children’s Day, we take a look at a case that will never leave the hearts and minds of many. This is the unsolved case of Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey. To learn more about National Missing Children’s Day and/or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children go to MissingKids.org

For some strange reason murder does not seem to live far from the train tracks when it comes to True Crime Garage stories. This week we examine an old unsolved murder case from Oklahoma. This was a case that at one time was thought to be a possible link to the Oklahoma Girls Scout Murders that occurred just a couple of months prior, and just one county over. Some suspected the murder could be a continuation of a horrific triple murder on the tracks in Arizona the year before. There were some very good suspects in this case, and some who were living right by the tracks.

In an eight day span in January of 2018, the city of Warner Robins, Georgia experienced three homicides. Warner Robins Police mistakenly believed all three homicides were committed by one perpetrator. When the suspect was arrested, eventually a long list of charges were dropped against the suspect. The murders of Janak Kumar Patel and Parker Killman Moore are still unsolved. Police have a lot of evidence but still need the public’s help. Any information is good information. Warner Robins Police Department (478) 302-5378

In an eight day span in January of 2018, the city of Warner Robins, Georgia experienced three homicides. Warner Robins Police mistakenly believed all three homicides were committed by one perpetrator. When the suspect was arrested, eventually a long list of charges were dropped against the suspect. The murders of Janak Kumar Patel and Parker Killman Moore are still unsolved. Police have a lot of evidence but still need the public’s help. Any information is good information. Warner Robins Police Department (478) 302-5378

Just before midnight, December 29, 1978 a man walked into a Drive-Thru / Carryout on the westside of St. Mary’s Ohio. That man is a suspect in Auglaize Counties only cold case - the murder of Roger Parent jr. Tonight in the Garage we walk through the basic facts of the Robbery/ Homicide case. Roger, only 33 years old, was the co-owner of P&S Carryout along with Larry Sullivan. He was discovered shot inside the carryout by a customer. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to identify a man seen in the Drive-Thru / Carryout just before midnight that night. Images of the suspect can be found @TrueCrimeGarage on socials and on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

The Bratenahl Police Department and the F.B.I. need your help for information. Paige Coffey has been missing since May of 2019. She was 27 at the time. Paige is an African American female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs about 230 pounds. She has a tattoo of piano keys on her arm. Anyone with information of Paige’s whereabouts or any activities involving Paige in May of 2019 are very much needed to help her family and this investigation. The F.B.I. is also seeking any information about Paige’s former boyfriend Patrick Samar Mason Jr. or PJ. Anyone with any information at all should call 216-622-6842. UPDATE - This episode was released in December of 2021 (#541) in an effort to locate Paige. There has been an unfortunate update in Paige’s case. Remains were found April 17th in a vacant home in the Cleveland area. After notifying Paige’s family, police announced that the remains were that of Paige Coffey. This case however is far from being over and Police continue to seek the assistance of the public.

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or aedwards@columbuspolice.org

Following a multi-agency task force investigation, Rex Heuermann was arrested on July 13, 2023 in connection with a murder in a string a of murders often refer to as “The Gilgo Four.” Eventually, he would be charged by the state of New York for killing seven women. For over two years he denied any involvement in the murders, claiming that he was innocent of the charges. This month in front of a judge and a packed courthouse the 62-year-old Long Island architect confessed to killing eight women. One more than what he was charged.

In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. Johnny Gosch went missing from Des Moines, Iowa in September of 1982. In August of 1984, 13 year old Eugene Martin disappeared during his early morning Des Moines Register paper route. After Eugene vanished the Anderson Erickson Dairy company began printing black and white photos and bios on the sides of Milk Cartons distributed across the state of Iowa. In March of 1986 Marc Allen became the third boy to vanish from the streets of Des Moines.

In the eighties in middle America paperboys were disappearing. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off of the street and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch. The second was Danny Joe Eberle. The third boy didn’t have a paper route at all. Christopher Walden was abducted near his home while walking to school, on December 2, 1983. John Joubert confessed to and later was convicted of murdering Danny Joe Eberle and Christopher Walden. Even with a confession Joubert was a man with many secrets. Some he told to investigative reporter Mark Pettit. Mark Pettit is the author of “A Need to Kill,” and he was kind enough to join us in the Garage for a discussion about abduction, murder, and what goes on in the mind of a serial killer.

In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. In less than two years time - Johnny Gosch went missing in Iowa, Danny Joe Eberle was abducted in Nebraska, Christopher Walden was abducted in Nebraska, and then tragedy befell Iowa once again in August of 1984. 13 year old Eugene Martin disappeared during his early morning paper route. After Eugene vanished the Anderson Erickson Dairy company began printing black and white photos and bios on the sides of Milk Cartons distributed across the state of Iowa.

In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch. The second was Danny Joe Eberle. The third boy didn’t have a paper route at all. Christopher Walden was abducted near his home while walking to school, on December 2, 1983.

In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. One year after Johnny Gosch went missing, Danny Joe Eberle was abducted during his early morning paper route.

In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine, until it happened for the first time. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch.

Ashley Okland was 27 years old when she was murdered. She was a real estate agent and had been showing a model townhouse when she was shot twice and left to die by her assailant. Someone heard a commotion inside 558 Stone Creek Court. When they went inside to investigate, Ashley was lying on the floor. Medics rushed her to the hospital where she later died. After nearly 15 years of investigating, there has finally been a major break in this case.

The love between a mother and daughter should be sacred shelter; an untouchable sanctuary that no evil can penetrate. In March 2004, that safe haven would be forever shattered for Jennifer Wix and her daughter, Adrianna. The two have been missing since March 25, 2004. The mystery of the missing Wix girls not only exemplifies the boundless love shared between of mothers and daughters, but also depicts a family scarred by untold grief and lingering, unanswered questions. The agony of spending the last 21 years without Jennifer and Adrianna has kept the family stuck in the past - unable to move forward, yet determined to keep fighting until the truth is finally brought to light, and returning the girls back home. With the 22nd anniversary of the girls' disappearance fast approaching, perhaps this will finally be the year we can lay the girls to rest among their loved ones. If anyone has information about the disappearance of Jennifer and Adrianna Wix, contact the Robertson County Sheriff’s Department at 615-384-7981, or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

The love between a mother and daughter should be sacred shelter; an untouchable sanctuary that no evil can penetrate. In March 2004, that safe haven would be forever shattered for Jennifer Wix and her daughter, Adrianna. The two have been missing since March 25, 2004. The mystery of the missing Wix girls not only exemplifies the boundless love shared between of mothers and daughters, but also depicts a family scarred by untold grief and lingering, unanswered questions. The agony of spending the last 21 years without Jennifer and Adrianna has kept the family stuck in the past - unable to move forward, yet determined to keep fighting until the truth is finally brought to light, and returning the girls back home. With the 22nd anniversary of the girls' disappearance fast approaching, perhaps this will finally be the year we can lay the girls to rest among their loved ones. If anyone has information about the disappearance of Jennifer and Adrianna Wix, contact the Robertson County Sheriff’s Department at 615-384-7981, or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

22 year old mother and professional Leah Martin went missing on her way to work. Her family was aware of threatening calls Leah received prior to her disappearance. Investigators find traceable evidence and search for the young mother. What clues and information were in those mysterious calls and were they connected to her disappearance? It’s a small town mystery with a lot of potential suspects. Grab a chair and grab a beer and go searching for answers with Nic and the Captain.

22 year old mother and professional Leah Martin went missing on her way to work. Her family was aware of threatening calls Leah received prior to her disappearance. Investigators find traceable evidence and search for the young mother. What clues and information were in those mysterious calls and were they connected to her disappearance? It’s a small town mystery with a lot of potential suspects. Grab a chair and grab a beer and go searching for answers with Nic and the Captain.

In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation. This was a night that shook an entire community. What happened that night? Why were these two victims seemingly targeted? Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young. This case can still be solved. Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how. If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com

In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation. This was a night that shook an entire community. What happened that night? Why were these two victims seemingly targeted? Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young. This case can still be solved. Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how. If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com

In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation. This was a night that shook an entire community. What happened that night? Why were these two victims seemingly targeted? Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young. This case can still be solved. Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how. If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com

In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation. This was a night that shook an entire community. What happened that night? Why were these two victims seemingly targeted? Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young. This case can still be solved. Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how. If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com

On Friday, July 13th, the quiet town of Panhandle, Texas, where life moved at a gentle pace, was about to be shattered by an event so violent it would be seared into the town's memory forever. This Friday the 13th, was a night that defied the very nature of this peaceful community. Evil didn’t come to the town of Panhandle, it was born there and on this Friday the 13th that evil was on a seek and destroy mission. The chaos began in the dead of night. It was a night filled with murder, mayhem, confusion, and chaos. A night that will forever live in infamy as the night that the curse and the evil of lore became real.

Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived. According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive.

Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived. According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive.

On May 23rd 2016, police responded to a flat where a dead young woman was found by her family. The evidence found at the scene proved this to be a homicide. Police were able to quickly recover CCTV footage from building where the victim had lived alone. The footage showed a man on his way to murder 26 year old Nikki Collingbourne. Next to Nikki's body detectives located fragments of the now infamous murder weapon.

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or aedwards@columbuspolice.org

On February 1, 2026 someone removed 84 year old Nancy Guthrie from her home. Several ransom communications have been sent to the media and to the family. Today we go through what is known and the questions that remain. There is a $50k reward for information leading to Nancy’s location. Nancy is a caucasian female, 5’4” tall, 150 pounds, with Brown hair and Blue eyes. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona on the night of January 31, 2006. If you have information concerning this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov

In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history.

In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history.

In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history

The murder of a child is an unbearable tragedy, a nightmare for any parent. In the quiet, rural village of Armada, Michigan—a community so small it felt like a haven from big-city dangers—Jennifer Millsap believed her fourteen-year-old daughter, April, was safe. That belief was shattered on a July evening in 2014.

On December 30th, 2025, Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead in their Weinland Park home in Columbus, Ohio. The couple’s two young children and the family dog were found safe inside the house at the time of discovery. This is a recent case that stirred up a lot of opinions, questions, and fears. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-2228.

Husband and father, Aaron Spencer is currently facing trial in Lonoke County, Arkansas, for the 2024 shooting death of 67-year-old Michael Fosler.On October 8, 2024, Spencer reported his 14-year-old daughter missing. He scoured local roads and found her in Michael Fosler’s truck. Aaron Spencer forced Fosler’s vehicle off the road and fired 16 shots, 15 of which struck Fosler, killing him.

Police have spent millions of dollars trying to catch a man who on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store and murdered five women in cold blood. We need your help to identify this man and locate him. We first covered this case back in 2018. The public is reminded that the offender remains at-large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A $100,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest of the offender. The reward is NOT dependent upon conviction. Any information will be kept confidential. Tip Hotline (708) 444-5394 Email LaneBryant.tipline@tinleypark.org

Police have spent millions of dollars trying to catch a man who on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store and murdered five women in cold blood. We need your help to identify this man and locate him. We first covered this case back in 2018. The public is reminded that the offender remains at-large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A $100,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest of the offender. The reward is NOT dependent upon conviction. Any information will be kept confidential. Tip Hotline (708) 444-5394 Email LaneBryant.tipline@tinleypark.org

Happy New Year! True Crime Garage is wishing the very best in health, happiness, and prosperity for you, yours, and everyone in 2026! We are kicking the year off in a traditional fashion by discussing some of the highlights of last year. In this episode Nic and the Captain discuss their favorite True Crime Garage episodes of 2025. We hope that you didn’t miss these gems. Tune in for the very best (according to the Garage guys) of True Crime Garage 2025. Thank you all for another great year, cheers!

Happy New Year! True Crime Garage is wishing the very best in health, happiness, and prosperity for you, yours, and everyone in 2026! We are kicking the year off in a traditional fashion by discussing some of the highlights of last year. In this episode Nic and the Captain discuss their favorite True Crime Documentaries of 2025. Ready for a night on the couch with some popcorn and true crime? Well, we have you covered.

This week we feature a case that is ripped right from the headlines. Brian Walshe, a husband and father is accused of killing his wife Ana Walshe. This is a story out of Cohasset Massachusetts. Ana still to this day has not been found. We will take you through the events as they were in this case and the evidence that led to Brian’s arrest and court date.

In Fayetteville, West Virginia there once stood two billboards. Billboards announcing a mystery and asking for help. These billboards were up for decades, seeking answers. Passing motorists could easily see either as they wizzed by in their automobiles. This is the information from one of them. At the top was a simple announcement - “After thirty years it is not too late to investigate” Below this text, the billboard featured pictures of each of the five missing Sodder children - Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty.

In Fayetteville, West Virginia there once stood two billboards. Billboards announcing a mystery and asking for help. These billboards were up for decades, seeking answers. Passing motorists could easily see either as they wizzed by in their automobiles. This is the information from one of them. At the top was a simple announcement - “After thirty years it is not too late to investigate” Below this text, the billboard featured pictures of each of the five missing Sodder children - Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty.

23 year old Kada Scott was last seen in the parking lot of her workplace, The Terrace at Chestnut Hill senior living in Philadelphia late on the night of Saturday, October 4, 2025. Kada received several texts and phone calls all from the same cellphone shortly before she was abducted. The Philadelphia Police department used, cellphone and vehicle information to lead them to multiple cars used in the abduction and subsequent crimes, Kada’s body, and a single suspect who is a repeat violent offender. There is still a lot more for police to uncover. Multiple people were involved in these crimes and right now only one suspect has been arrested and charge with murder. Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

Alison Davis called 911, her voice frantic as she reported her husband had fallen down the stairs. Police and EMTs rushed to the New Haven, Indiana home, prepared to save a life. Inside, they found Kevin Davis at the bottom of the stairwell. His injuries were far worse than expected - he was barely clinging to life. Just hours earlier, the couple had returned home from a night out with friends. By morning, tragedy struck: one person was dead, and the other faced difficult questions.

Alison Davis called 911, her voice frantic as she reported her husband had fallen down the stairs. Police and EMTs rushed to the New Haven, Indiana home, prepared to save a life. Inside, they found Kevin Davis at the bottom of the stairwell. His injuries were far worse than expected - he was barely clinging to life. Just hours earlier, the couple had returned home from a night out with friends. By morning, tragedy struck: one person was dead, and the other faced difficult questions.

Kierra Coles is a United States Postal Service employee who went missing in October of 2018. This year marks five years since her disappearance and unfortunately her case is getting cold. Where is she? Did Kierra really call off from the job she loved on the same day that she seems to have vanished? Some say something happened to the young woman in the middle of the night and then someone else with working knowledge of Postal Service Employee business called off for her to cover their tracks and buy some time. Join Nic & the Captain for this almost “unbelievable” Missing Endangered - Foul Play case out of Chicago, Illinois. There is a reward for information in Kierra’s case, $68,000 last time it was reported. If you have any information regarding Kierra Coles and persons that knew her please call the United States Postal Inspection Service 877-876-2455. For more information go to Missingpersoncenter.org and search Kierra Coles.

Kierra Coles is a United States Postal Service employee who went missing in October of 2018. This year marks five years since her disappearance and unfortunately her case is getting cold. Where is she? Did Kierra really call off from the job she loved on the same day that she seems to have vanished? Some say something happened to the young woman in the middle of the night and then someone else with working knowledge of Postal Service Employee business called off for her to cover their tracks and buy some time. Join Nic & the Captain for this almost “unbelievable” Missing Endangered - Foul Play case out of Chicago, Illinois. There is a reward for information in Kierra’s case, $68,000 last time it was reported. If you have any information regarding Kierra Coles and persons that knew her please call the United States Postal Inspection Service 877-876-2455. For more information go to Missingpersoncenter.org and search Kierra Coles.