On March 31,1995 Selena Quintanilla Perez was shot and murdered by Yolanda Saldivar - a woman who claimed to be one of her closest friends. The question remains - why? Join us as we attempt to untangle a web of obsession, jealousy, deceit, and

Episode 7: The Murder of Junko Furuta

Feb 20th, 2021 52m 23s

All murders are horrible, but this one takes it to a whole new level.The details of her case are not for the faint of heart. It's the kind of crime that you think no human could commit. Junko Furuta went through hell for 44 days, and never trul

Episode 1: The Sodder Children Disappearance

Dec 13th, 2020 35m 1s

On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family home went up in flames. By 8 am on Christmas day, five of the Sodder children were believed to be dead. Their remains were never found, and their disappearance is still a mystery. What happened to th

Episode 36: The Disappearance of Daniel Robinson - Part 1

1 Oct 18th, 2021 36m 36s

Missing persons website for Daniel Robinson: https://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/South Carolina native Daniel Robinson was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona near Sun Valley Parkway and Cactus Road on June 23, 2021 around 9:15 am an

Episode 25: Richard Speck - The Nurse Killer - Part 1

Jul 19th, 2021 1h 2m

Join us as we discuss the case of a lesser known mass murderer, Richard Speck, who held several nursing students hostage before killing them one by one. What happened in the 25 years of Richard's life that led him to commit such a heinous crime

Episode 24: The Murder of Vera Jo Reigle - Part 2

1 Jul 6th, 2021 56m 31s

In the early morning hours of March 27, 2011, a naked body was spotted by a train conductor. The body, belonging to a young female, was found lying in the fetal position between the railroad tracks. The case would unfold into a gruesome tale of

Episode 20: Michelle and Dave Knotek - Part 5

1 May 31st, 2021 1h 12m

Join us for our deepest dive yet – as we uncover the abuse and violence committed by Michelle and David Knotek. From the outside, everything seemed normal at the red farmhouse located in a small Washington town. But the inside was a house of ho

Episode 19: Michelle and Dave Knotek - Part 4

1 May 23rd, 2021 1h 24m

Episode 17: Michelle and Dave Knotek - Part 2

May 2nd, 2021 53m 50s

Episode 16: Michelle and Dave Knotek - Part 1

Apr 18th, 2021 53m 17s

Episode 14: The Murder of Janice Wessinger - Part 1

Apr 11th, 2021 1h 4m

Southern Living magazine named the city of Aiken its number 1 small town in 2018. They called Aiken "a picture postcard waiting to happen." Aiken certainly has something for everyone - even murder. In 1997, Janice Wessinger was brutality murder

Episode 12: The Murder of Cara Knott

Apr 4th, 2021 1h 2m

When Cara Knott didn't come home on the night of December 27, 1986 her parents knew something wasn't right. Unfortunately, that night Cara's path crossed with that of a monster hiding behind a California Highway Patrol uniform. Join us as we di

Episode 10: William Heirens "The Lipstick Killer" - Part 1

Mar 14th, 2021 44m 37s

This case made history due to the brutality of three murders and a chilling message scrawled in red lipstick at one of the crime scenes - thus earning the killer the moniker "The Lipstick Killer." But was William Heirens the right man? Join us

Mini Series: Florida Man 2

Feb 28th, 2021 35m 24s

The world's worst superhero is back! And this time, he's up to some crazy, humorous, and bizarre activities. This week, Florida Man goes full cannibal, has a nasty gator encounter, and gets in trouble over chicken wings yet again. Oh, but the s

Episode 6: Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins - Part 2

Feb 6th, 2021 42m 51s

Donald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and cannibal from South Carolina. He was convinced of 9 counts of murder, but he has claimed to have killed over 100 victims. Grab a seat & hold on to your heart, because this

Episode 5: Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins - Part 1

Feb 6th, 2021 41m 6s

Mini Series: Florida Man 1

Jan 29th, 2021 14m 46s

In this minisode, we'll be discussing some weird news stories about a fairly well known dude. You want alligators, chicken wings, and kittens in a strip club? No worries, we've got you covered. www.crimeandcompulsion.com Sources: https://www.

Episode 3: Reinaldo Rivera

Jan 10th, 2021 34m 4s

This week, join us as we discuss a birth defect local to our area. Reinaldo Rivera was sentenced to death in Georgia after the brutal murders of several women in the CSRA. Hang around to the very end for our first true crime Easter egg. Don't

Episode 2: Kermit Gosnell: Doctor of Death

Dec 27th, 2020 37m 18s

He is America's most prolific serial killer. Kermit Gosnell was a pillar of his community, but behind closed doors - he ran a dangerous and illicit pill mill. But that's not even the worst of it. For over thirty years, he brutally murdered hund

Episode 42: Dr. Linda Hazzard & The Starvation Heights Murders - Part 5

Dec 14th, 2021 27m 42s

In 1911 English sisters Claire and Dora Williamson began consulting a Seattle fasting specialist named "Dr." Linda Burfield Hazzard. The sisters found themselves caught in a web of manipulation and lies. Join us as as we discuss the Starvation

Episode 41: The Death of Kenneka Jenkins

Nov 15th, 2021 48m 37s

19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was attending a party in a hotel room with her friends. She strangely disappears and is found dead 24 hours later. Join us as we discuss the details surrounding this tragic death. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wi

Interview with Amanda Shirley from Justice for DJ

Nov 15th, 2021 1h 3m

Listen to the full interview with Amanda Shirley from Justice for DJ. Amanda is DJ Fickey's sister. https://justicefordj.com/

Episode 40: The Death of Don “DJ” Fickey

Nov 14th, 2021 47m 16s

Some cases are complicated and it’s difficult to make sense of what may have truly happened. The case of 27-year-old Donald Edward “D.J.” Fickey is not one of them. On October 3, 2016, investigators ruled DJ's death a suicide without any invest