Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD)
Welcome to SWAC POD (Speculating Wildly About Crime) – True Crime, Deep Dives, and Unsolved Mysteries.
A few friends who loved true crime got together, and from that shared passion, SWAC POD was born. Now, we’re on a mission to dive deep into true crime cases, missing persons, and unsolved mysteries—shedding light on stories that need more attention.
What You’ll Find Here: Deep dives into true crime cases Unsolved mysteries & missing persons Interviews with experts, family members & insiders Thought-provoking discussions & theories
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Episodes
71 episodes
71. Macin Smith
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy explore the baffling disappearance of Macin Smith, a 17-year-old high school senior from St. George, Utah, who went missing nearly ten years ago. The discussion traces Ma...
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70. Jennifer Kesse Part 2 of 2
Dive into part two of our comprehensive exploration of Jennifer Kesse's mysterious disappearance. This episode explores some additional leads, some bizarre encounters her family faced, and theories surrounding various suspects including constru...
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69. Jennifer Kesse Part 1 of 2
In this episode of Speculating Wildly about Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the tragic and mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. Jennifer, a 24-year-old professional from Orlando, Florida, went missing in January 2006. The episod...
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68. Gavin Anderson
Join hosts Jamie and Kristy as they dive into the perplexing case of Gavin Anderson, whose mysterious death in 2022 deserves answers. In this episode, they discuss Gavin's background, the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, the ques...
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67. Kristen Brueggemann
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the mysterious case of Kirsten Brueggemann, who went missing in Indianapolis in January 2021. Kirsten vanished shortly after celebrating New Year's Day with fr...
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66. Lars Mittank
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank, a German engineer who vanished in Bulgaria in 2014. Despite being the most viral true crime videos on YouTube, ...
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65. Hannah Truelove
Join hosts Jamie and Kristy on 'Speculating Wildly About Crime' as they delve into the mysterious and heart-wrenching case of Hannah Truelove. In this episode, they explore the tragic events surrounding 16-year-old Hannah's disappearance and mu...
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64. Sydney West
Join SWAC Pod and host Jamie as she delves into the perplexing case of Sydney West, a 19-year-old college student who vanished in San Francisco in 2020. Despite numerous investigations, including surveillance footage analysis and the involvemen...
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63. Kenneka Jenkins
In today's episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, Janelle discusses the perplexing and tragic death of Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old woman found deceased in a hotel freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel. This case, recommended b...
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62. John O'Keefe Part 2 of 2
In this second part of our deep dive into the tragic death of John O'Keefe and the complex trial of Karen Reed, we explore key elements from the courtroom proceedings. This episode focuses on witness testimonies, defense and prosecution strateg...
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61. John O'Keefe Part 1 of 2
In this first episode of our two-part series on the tragic death of John O'Keefe, we dive into the complexities of his life and relationship with Karen Reed. Hosts Jamie and Janelle take us through the events leading up to that fateful night in...
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60. Chillicothe Six
Have you heard about the haunting stories of the women of Chillicothe? In our latest episode, we unravel a web of crime and heartbreak, sharing stories that deserve to be heard. Listen now and let's speculate wildly about what lies beneath.&nbs...
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59. Gretchen Fleming
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, host Jamie delves into the puzzling disappearance of Gretchen Fleming from Parkersburg, West Virginia. The episode explores Gretchen's background, her relationships, and the events leading up t...
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58. Tamla Horsford
Join host Janelle on Speculating Wildly About Crime as she dives into the enigmatic case of Tamla Horsford, a 40-year-old mother of six who tragically died during a football moms' slumber party. Discover the perplexing timeline, the baffling 91...
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57. Emma Fillipoff
Welcome to 'Speculating Wildly About Crime' with your host Jamie! In this episode, we dive into the perplexing case of Emma Fillipoff, a young woman who vanished in 2012 from Victoria, British Columbia. Thanks to a listener's suggestion, we exp...
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56. Panama Girls
In this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' host Janelle delves into the mysterious and tragic case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, also known as the Panama Girls. The two young Dutch women disappeared while hiking in Panama in 2014...
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55. Joe Pichler
The Mysterious Disappearance of Joe PichlerIn this episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime', Jamie dives into the mysterious disappearance of child actor Joe Pichler. Born in 1987 in Washington State, Joe found early success in Hollyw...
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54. Missy Bevers
In this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, Janelle delves into the mysterious case of Missy Bevers, a fitness instructor brutally murdered in a church in Midlothian, Texas. The episode recounts Missy's life, the circumstances surroundin...
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53. Lee Cutler
Join host Jamie as we delve into the baffling disappearance of Lee Cutler from Buffalo Grove, Illinois. In this episode, we explore Lee's life, relationships, and the unusual circumstances surrounding the night he went missing in October 2007. ...
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52. Lauren Spierer
The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer: A Deep Dive into the Unsolved MysteryJoin the SWAC PACK as they delve into the baffling case of Lauren Spierer. Lauren was a 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished in 2011 afte...
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51. Brandon Lawson
Join today's episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime as we delve into the puzzling case of Brandon Lawson, a 26-year-old father of four who vanished in August 2013 after leaving his home following a fight. Brandon's plan was to visit his fath...
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50. Ben McDaniel
The Mysterious Disappearance of Ben McDaniel: Diving into the UnknownIn this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, host Janelle explores the baffling disappearance of Ben McDaniel, a diving enthusiast who vanished while e...
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49. Darlie Part 2 of 2
Speculating Wildly About Darlie Routier - Part 2: Revisiting the Controversial CaseIn this episode of Speculating Wildly About Crime, Jamie and team will delve into the second part of the controversial case of Darlie Routier. ...
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