What would drive a “family friend” to kidnap a 12-year-old boy? And how can someone capable of that darkness go unnoticed for decades? Hilton Crawford was a former sheriff’s deputy and was respected in the community. We explore Hilton's backstory and the red flags that were overlooked before the kidnapping.
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Jun 2024
S1E7: Ep 7: The Elephant in the Room
Paulette is overwhelmed by grief and rage at the tragedy. As she looks back, she realizes another accomplice might be in their midst, bringing up a bigger question: When someone hurts a child, how far does the culpability extend? Thank you for supporting our sponsors: SimpliSafe: ... Show More
33m 56s
Apr 2025
MURDERED: Solomon Robinson
<p>A young soldier, home on leave, should have been safe in his own neighborhood. Instead, 19-year-old Solomon Robinson was murdered in a park full of people — but no one has ever come forward to say what really happened. Decades later, his family is still searching for justice, ... Show More
39m 1s
Aug 2025
INFAMOUS: Karen Read & John O'Keefe Pt. 1
Massachusetts police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in a snowy yard after a party, and all eyes turned to his girlfriend, Karen Read. Morgan and Kaelyn dive into the controversial clues at the center of this infamous case: Karen's supposed confession, suspicious phone record ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2025
MURDERED: Marcus Rutledge
<p>A young father moves to Nashville chasing his college dreams, but in June 1998, 23-year-old Marcus Rutledge vanishes after taking his daughter to daycare. His disappearance reveals a life filled with secrets...and even after the discovery of his skull, his family is left wonde ... Show More
46m 23s
Oct 2024
Episode 2: No One Saw A Thing
<p>Despite a neighborhood filled with potential witnesses, Ada vanished without a trace in broad daylight. Was it a well-dressed stranger in a dark car, or was someone closer to Ada involved? As investigators sift through leads, hypnosis sessions, and strange phone calls, the lis ... Show More
21m 17s
Nov 2025
KIDNAPPED: Elizabeth Smart
In 2002, 14 year-old Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home in the middle of the night, sparking one of America’s most intense true crime investigations. For nine months, she was held captive by a self-proclaimed prophet and his wife: hidden in plain sight. Mo ... Show More
1h 33m
Jun 2025
314. The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women | lovelustfridays x Big Mad True Crime x Critical Incidents
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime and Kyle Ashley from Critical Incidents to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of dom ... Show More
1h 37m