Carolina Crimes

In September of 2019, a local mail carrier in Williamsburg County was going about her daily routine and following protocol when a disgruntled resident on her route did the unthinkable.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

In 2004, a deranged criminal terrorized Viginia, North and South Carolina. He took beutiful valued lives including that of a local hero here in the Palmetto State. He eventually had to answer for his cimes by staring down the barrels of several State Owned Firearms.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

In 2016, Charleston Police received a 911 call regarding a shooting at a downtown residence. A beloved College of Charleston student had been shot in the doorway of his own home. As if the shooting wasn't bad enough, it was what was found around his body that ended up blowing the lid off of an intricate criminal operation that had been hidden in plain site.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

In 2003, a relationship between two young Greenville County residents quickly went South and deteriorated. After constant pleas from the young woman to leave her alone, her jilted ex boyfriend could not comprehend her requests nor wanted to.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

This week, we bring you two cases out of Greenville County. The first is a tale of a family secret gone awry and an extreme solution to their problem. The second is one of the oldest Cold Cases in the history of the county.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

In 2007, a fire at a Pawley's Island home uncovered something much more sinister. In an attempt to cover up a robbery, assault, and murder, someone had taken the life of a beautiful soul and new grandmother. With seemingly no enemies, investigators weren't only looking for who did this but why?

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

In a remote area of Aiken County, human remains began being discovered in the late 1980's and early 1990's. The women found were all found in the same condition, around the same age, and of similar heritage. To this day, investigators are still trying to piece together what happened.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

A suspicious fire at the home of a beloved neighbor brought about a tragic discovery. No one could figure out who would dare hurt the swwet lady that took care of everyone. That was until the neighbors began to talk to the police.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

In 2018, an partially burned abandoned car was found in an Horry County field. A subsequent welfare check led police to the gruesome discovery of an executed father and son. DNA and forensic eveidence brought to light the mystery assailant and the tragic story that was fueled by greed.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

In 2015, a Summerville mother of three was easing her way back into the dating scene. What started innocently enough, accepting an invitation to a party, turned terribly tragic.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

In January of 1971, two young men hatched a plan to kidnap noteworthy and wealthy people from Bennettsville,SC. Their plan was going well until they picked the wrong house and the wrong man. Their plan was futile but their motives weren't just for ransom. They were looking to make waves on a national scale.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Edgefield County and much of South Carolina was compared to the wild wild west in the 1840's. A political disagreement led to violence leaving two men maimed. That event would prove to be a precurser to a historical conflict that served as a prelude to the US Civil War. Special Thanks to our guests Amanda Hall and Ashley Richards.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

May is a month of graduations which are usually marked by family celebrations, but that was not the case in 2000. A Furman University Senior's father was excited and set to celebrate his son's big day but didn't make it. We examine this cold case and evidence presented in the death of Michael McCuen.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

In 1989, construction crews in Augusta,GA made an unnerving discovery. Under an iconic building once used as an institution of higher learning were the remains of possibly hundreds of human beings. It wasn't the hiding place for a serial killer, nor a mass grave. So how and why were the bones found there?

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

A whirlwind romance and marriage between a young Simpsonville woman and an Army Recruiter soon soured due to his penchant for hosting underaged students in their home. After a separation, the wife went missing only be discovered inexplicably murdered. That left one question: Where was her estranged husband?

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

In the Spring of 2023, a budding romance was in play between a Greenwood man and a separated school teacher. They took great measures to be discreet and respectful in their relationship, but the woman's estranged husband did not see it that way. Things boiled over on a Saturday night in May resulting in a fatal ending.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

In 1981, Columbia Police received a call about a woman in an automobile accident. Not only did she crash, but she was also suffering from a gunshot to the head. When officers went to her home, they found nothing less than pure carnage. The episode is full of twists and turns, fingerpointing, uncanny theives, and a sprinkling of voo-doo.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

In 1947, a Greenville cab driver was robbed and stabbed to death by an unknown assailant. Once an arrest was made, an angry mob of the fallen's collegues chose to distribute justice in their own fashion. Instead of being held accountable in a court of law, an abomination of the legal system occured.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

In 1950, two friends in Walhalla got together for what seemed to be a friendly visit. After several drives around town and in the countryside, one of the men and his two daughters were never heard from again. Disturbing and twisted tales were told by both sides in court and the suspect's life had to be saved by the South Carolina National Guard.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

In 2019, a young man came home to discover an awful scene. His mother was deceased in the family's apartment, someone had tried to clean up, and his little sister was missing. Months of searching discovered the inevitable, all based on the story of an unhinged suspect.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

In 1965, the discovery of a deceased young woman on Folly Beach shocked the community and her husband of two months. After an autopsy, what seemed to be a tragic drowning proved to be anything but.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

A real estate disagreement between a West Ashley stepfather and stepson turned fatal in 2019. Multiple scuffles, calls to the police, and a turbulent home life build up to the unthinkable.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Recently, media worldwide has covered the execution of Brad Sigmon. In this episode, at the request of our listeners, we discuss the backstory and crimes that led to his execution while honoring the memory of his victims .

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

In 2018, officers in Florence were serving a warrant for heinous crimes against children. When they arrived at the residence, they were welcomed by a hail of gunfire. A two hour standoff and shootout ensued resuklting in the tragic deaths of 2 beloved officers.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

A young couple in the 1980's were just starting out in life. They started a family. The husband started a promising career. They moved to a new home. But one night in February of 1989, it all came crashing down and "Danny" Starrett's world of deviance was exposed to all.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

In April of 1956, a platoon of Marine Recruits were being put through the paces at Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. On a fateful Sunday, some of the recruits were trying the patience of their Drill Instructor, which was ill advised. Diciplinary corrections were doled out, but unfortunately the discipline resulted in mutiple fatalities.

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

In 1990, the body of a reclusive 72 year old was found inside his home. No fould play was suspected, but as the Sheriff's Office and the Probbate Courts dug deeper, the more questions arose about a man that was way more than a mild mannered retiree.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

In this episode, the most vulnerable of victims was found in February of 1990. DNA played a huge role in finding who was responsible with very questionable, if any, justice being served.

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

For eight years, beginning in the mid 1990's, a serial rapist terrorized women in Spartanburg County. Leaving his DNA at the crime scenes proved futile when investigators had no one to link it to. That was until a new fad in genealogical research came about to catch the monster.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

In March of 1989, a Monck's Corner 5 year old did not get off the bus from Kindergarten. Searches ensued with a grizzly and puzzling discovery. Decades have passed, inquests performed, indictments issued then cancelled. Trials set, then cancelled. Suspects arrested and then released with political mudslinging to boot. But still, no justice for Justin.

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

In 2016, the Lexington County Sheriff's Office received a "not so frantic" call reporting a suicide at a home. When investigators arrived, there were several curiosities that made them reconsider what many thought was a stable relationship.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Horrendous crimes perpetrated over 45 years in the past catch up with a Columbia man who thought he'd escaped the long arm of the law. Evolving technology and bulldog-like detectives were not going to let that happen.

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

In 1972, two best friend in Junior High vanished into thin air. Found over a decade later, their families still yearn to know what happened that fateful November day.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

During the early morning hours of July 1, 2013, a trusted hardworking baker in Columbia, SC started her daily routine. Little did she know that 3 very young men were on a mission to crate chaos. What started as a random robbery attempt ended in utter tragedy.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

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Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

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Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

On a sweltering June night in Charleston South Carolina, a 21 year old monster entered a Bible study that welcomed him with open arms and love. When he left, the hatred in his heart had ended the lives of 9 beautiful souls. We will go into the crime, capture, trial and background of this terrible day that we will never forget. Please continue to pray for the families of the fallen who only wanted to love others and worship together. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pictures/church-shooting-victims/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/dylann-roof-expected-plead-guilty-state-trial-charleston-church-massacre https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-documents-reveal-deadly-minutes-inside-south-carolina/story?id=34836336 https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dylann-roof-charleston-church-shooting-prosecutors-give-timeline-actions/ https://www.wrdw.com/content/news/EXCLUSIVE-Aiken-man-former-officer-first-on-scene-at-Charleston-church-shooting-410685715.html I could murder a podcast Episode Season 8 Episode 13 Court Junkie June 25, 2017

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

On a sweltering June night in Charleston South Carolina, a 21 year old monster entered a Bible study that welcomed him with open arms and love. When he left, the hatred in his heart had ended the lives of 9 beautiful souls. We will go into the crime, capture, trial and background of this terrible day that we will never forget. Please continue to pray for the families of the fallen who only wanted to love others and worship together. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pictures/church-shooting-victims/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/nation/dylann-roof-expected-plead-guilty-state-trial-charleston-church-massacre https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-documents-reveal-deadly-minutes-inside-south-carolina/story?id=34836336 https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/dylann-roof-charleston-church-shooting-prosecutors-give-timeline-actions/ https://www.wrdw.com/content/news/EXCLUSIVE-Aiken-man-former-officer-first-on-scene-at-Charleston-church-shooting-410685715.html I could murder a podcast Episode Season 8 Episode 13 Court Junkie June 25, 2017

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

In the late 80's and early 90's a predator stalked women around South Carolina's Lowcountry. Under the cover of darkness, he selected his victims and attacked them in the homes that they believed were safe. A chilling tale about the years long investigation pursuit and eventual capture of The Lowcountry Rapist.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

A troubled father who had reached the end of his rope, made a selfish and tragic decision in 1996 that caused innocent people their lives. We dive into the background of the tragic event that rainy Monday morning in North Augusta.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

In the Summer of 2000, a young wife and mother was found shot at her home in Cherokee County. She was able to provide some clues before her passing, but a cryptic note found in her front yard led police to her killer. That's when things really started to not make sense.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

In Lexington County, SC , a father is forced to adapt to having custody of his five young children. Feeling overwhelmed and instead of asking for help, he does the unthinkable.  *This week's episode includes crimes against children. Please use discretion when listening.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Tales of fratenity pranks, mishaps, revelry, and hazing have been told for decades. In 2014, tragedy befell a fraternity pledge at Clemson University which has spurned more questions than answers.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

When a Chester County wife, mother, and grandmother went missing, a series of events started to unravel. What started as a kind soul helping others turned tragic.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

This week, we dive into some of South Carolina's better known paranormal stories and some location that are sure to creep you out. Matt and Danielle also discuss the films that they find the scariest!

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

In the gritty 1970's a band of teens, which were uncharacteristically led by a near 30 year old soldier, let drugs and a disregard for human life guide their judgement. The results were fatal and unbelievable. This was originally "Episode 2", but this is the representation (finally) due to audio issues.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Our rhearts go out to those affected forever by Hurrican helene in Western North Carolina and right here in the Palmetto State. In this episode, we go north of the border for the first timne ever to cover a North Carolina Crime as a tribute to those still struggling. We hope this can bring them some escape from their current reality and maybe a small bit of entertainment. As for the story, we cover a 19th century libertine with an eye for the ladies. Things go awry when one of his paramours ends up missing.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

This week, we get in the Halloween Spirit with stories of South Carolina spectres, ghosts, hauntings from murders past, and even a foul mouthed 16th century dwarf.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

In 1987, a couple was found murdered in their rural Spartanburg County home. Investigators were able to deduce that the perpetrator was someone close to the two. Years went by with no leads, until fresh eyes were laid on the case.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

A Dorchester County woman and two of her teenage children were the victims of a senseless murder at home. A trail of clues and links to other crimes in the area led to the perpetrator being brought to justice.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024