Residue: A True Crime Podcast
Chrissy Champagne explores the dark corners of the human experience, emphasizing the importance of trust, instincts and caution. Her dedication and sensitivity toward victims shines through.“Residue" is not just another true crime podcast, but a necessary tool for those who want to understand the dangers lurking in the real world. Stay Paranoid!
Episodes
85 episodes
She Deserved Her Fairy-Tale Ending: Simonette Mapes
Simeonette Mapes-Crupi was a beloved high school history teacher in Brooklyn, known for her compassion, generosity, and fierce dedication to her students. Nicknamed “Mommy Mapes,” she went above and beyond to support the teens she taught, often...
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Episode 82
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25:54
Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic Story of TJ Mitchell and Ronald Taylor, Jr.
In a small Connecticut town where football is everything, 18-year-old TJ Mitchell was a hero — a star athlete with a bright future. But when his best friend, 27-year-old Ronald Taylor, was found stabbed 19 times outside TJ’s home, a dark and co...
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Episode 81
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20:23
The Ring Finger: The Cold Case of Terri Brooks
In the early hours of February 4, 1984, 25-year-old Terri Brooks, a night manager at a Roy Rogers restaurant in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, was found brutally murdered at her workplace. The crime scene suggested a robbery gone wrong, with ...
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Episode 80
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23:19
The Dinner Party: Joe Cinque's Final Night
In October 1997, a chilling crime unfolded in Canberra, Australia. Anu Singh, a law student at the Australian National University, drugged her boyfriend Joe Cinque's coffee with Rohypnol at a dinner party. Over the next 36 hours, she injected h...
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Episode 79
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25:14
Room 223: What Happened To Rachel Siani?
In 2000, 21-year-old college student and exotic dancer Rachel Siani was found dead beneath a highway bridge in New Jersey. Initially suspected to be a suicide, the investigation soon revealed foul play. Surveillance footage and forensic evid...
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Episode 78
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21:58
Someone Is Lying: The Murder of Corey Samuels
In a quiet coal mining town of 3,000, surrounded by peaceful, wooded landscapes, a horrifying discovery breaks the stillness. A hiker, out foraging for mushrooms, wanders off the path and spots something chilling—a boot with a bone sticking out...
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Episode 77
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21:29
Jacksonville Beach Nightmare
In November 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker was living her dream in Jacksonville Beach, Florida — taking college classes, working as a waitress, and embracing her independence. But just days after a night out with friends, Corey was found brutal...
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Episode 76
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26:12
Tragedy On Set: The Exorcist
In our "Tragedy On Set" series episode 75 we explore the terrifying stories that unfolded behind the scenes of The Exorcist—fires that destroyed sets, actors injured during filming, and the shocking true crime connection that would later cas...
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Episode 75
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18:45
A PTA Mom's Guide To Chaos
We dive into the twisted world of Jill and Kent Easter, a seemingly perfect couple with a dark secret. Jill, a highly educated lawyer and romance novelist, has a reputation for being a driven, perfectionist mother and wife. But beneath the poli...
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Episode 74
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28:11
Queen Bee or Killer Bee: The Murder of Cheyenne Clough
Buffalo, Minnesota was a small town where everyone knew everyone’s name, and that familiarity brought with it the kind of judgmental culture that could crush anyone who didn’t fit the mold. At the top of the social pyramid sat the Preppies—t...
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Episode 73
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23:22
Lost At Sea: The Joe Cool Murders
The disappearance of the Joe Cool fishing boat in 2007, along with its six passengers and crew, has remained a haunting case in maritime history. On September 22, 2007, the 47-foot sportfish vessel, owned by Jeff...
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Episode 72
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17:51
Relationship Status Single: The Murder of Hayley Jones
In the heart of the Welsh Valleys, New Tredegar it was 2009, and Hayley had four children, a home she barely managed to keep afloat, and a husband whose face had become a stranger to her. Life in New Tredegar was hard, but it had always been...
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Episode 71
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22:16
Friend Requests: The Murder of Nona Belomesoff
Nona Belomesoff was an 18-year-old full of dreams. She had just graduated high school, and while most of her friends were planning vacations or enjoying summer break, Nona was preparing for her future—specifically, a career in wildlife rescu...
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Episode 70
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22:29
The Last Song: The Disappearance of Justine Vanderschoot
On September 2, 2003, 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot disappeared without a trace. Her mother, Lynette, discovered the front door slightly open and Justine’s silver Chevy truck missing, though her purse, dog, and other belongings were still at...
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Episode 69
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32:58
The Invisible Destroyer: The Story of Micah Rine Pate
Micah Rine Pate, a nurse living in Bartlett, Memphis, went missing on the evening of April 30, 2009, after going out for a run. Her husband, Thomas Pate, called her parents late that night, asking if they knew where she was. He claimed Micah...
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Episode 68
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31:03
Dating App Deception: The Murder of Chris Vo, A Glitter Queen
Chris Dong Vo, a 57-year-old hairdresser in Cleveland, Ohio, was tragically murdered on December 25, 2021. Vo, a Vietnamese refugee who had been a hairdresser for over 25 years, was known for his talent. He was lovingly referred to by friends a...
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Episode 67
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25:39
Crossing Paths With Evil: PART TWO, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña
PART TWO In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of dru...
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Episode 66
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52:19
Crossing Paths With Evil: PART ONE, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña
In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who c...
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Episode 65
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A Teenage Love Triangle: The Murder of Krista Pike
In this chilling episode, we unravel the tragic story of a teenage love triangle that spiraled out of control, leading to the shocking murder of Krista Pike. At the heart of this case are three high school students: Brittany Navarra, Thomas ...
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Episode 64
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29:20
India Chipchase: A Life Stolen
India Chipchase and her friends went out together in Northampton Town Centre, during the course of the evening India and her friends became separated resulting in India being left alone and vulnerable outside of a venue in town.In the ea...
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Episode 63
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29:47
The Disappearance of April Gregory
April Gregory’s disappearance became one of the most haunting stories to unfold in Syracuse, New York, during the spring of 1996. On a cool night in May, April Gregory, a promising young woman from a close-knit family, vanished without a tra...
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Episode 62
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17:44
The Day The Music Died: Justice For Carol Ryan
The case of Carol Ryan, an unsolved murder in Upstate New York, remains a chilling and perplexing mystery. In 1996, Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old woman from Eastwood, New York, was discovered unconscious after suffering severe injuries from a fi...
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Episode 61
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25:51
The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 3: The Cheerleaders
In this gripping Part 3 episode, we dive into the chilling 1996 murder of 2 beloved high school cheerleaders from Dryden, New York. Sarah Hajney and Jennifer Bolduc. The tragic loss of 2 young lives that would forever alter this town th...
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Episode 60
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26:30
The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 2: Aliza May Bush/Scott Hume/Stephen Starr
In this chilling PART 2 episode, we dive deep into the mysterious town of Dryden, NY. The town, known for its eerie atmosphere and unexplained events, becomes the center of attention again when two-year-old Aliza May Bush vanishes without a ...
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Episode 59
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24:59
Resi Recommendation: A Holiday Treat Featuring Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes: The Murder of Shelby Tracy Tom
Happy Holidays Residue listeners! As a special holiday treat, I would like to introduce you to my lovely podcasting friends, Mandy & Avery. I totally dig their podcast, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes. I know you will love them, too! ...
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