The Lethal Library
Step into the spine-chilling aisles of 'The Lethal Library', where the only thing deadlier than the cocktails is the wit of its hosts, Dani and Stephanie. This podcast isn't just true crime, it's crime served with a side of snark and a garnish of gallows humor. So, pour yourself a strong one and buckle up for a ride through the Pacific Northwest's most notorious death row stories. Just remember, the only sentence here that's truly life-threatening is the one ending in a punchline.
Episodes
43 episodes
43. Masked Mayhem: The Unsolved Murder of Christopher Reese
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie look into the unsolved case of Christopher Reese, a 25-year-old man brutally murdered during a robbery at Jackson's Food Store in Notus, Idaho. Despite a meticulously planned heist, the ...
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Episode 43
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40:10
42. Hate Crime Horror: The Brutal Assault at Lake Lowell
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie look into a chilling case that rocked Idaho in 2016. Steven Nelson, a man simply looking for companionship, faced a brutal and fatal attack near Lake Lowell. Join us as we unravel the de...
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Episode 42
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1:19:19
41. Murder in the Foothills: The Heinous Crimes of Adam Dees
Get ready for another unbelievable tale as Dani and Stephanie dive into the 2015 Boise triple homicide committed by a champ of criminal stupidity, Adam Dees. We'll unpack the tragic story of the Welp family and how a foolhardy attempt at robber...
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Episode 41
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52:52
40. Buried Secrets: The Grisly Tale of Hagnas
Join Dani and Stephanie as they dive into the chilling tale of Todd C. Hagnis, who turned a simple arson call near Boise Airport into a grisly double homicide investigation. Discover how a mundane porch beer and lighter led detectives to ghastl...
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Episode 40
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43:09
39. The Bunny Bash: A Lethal Legacy in Eastern Idaho
In this episode of the Lethal Library, hosts Dani and Stephanie delve into the wild history of Idaho's infamous 'Bunny Bash' of 1981. This isn't your typical true crime tale - think less murder mystery, more mass rabbit eradication. As Eastern ...
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Episode 39
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1:32:24
38: [Annex Edition] Austin’s Frozen Tragedy: The Yogurt Shop Murders Solved
Welcome to the first episode of The Lethal Library: Annex Edition! Annex episodes will cover cases outside our home area of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. This week, we're diving into the harrowing 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders—a case that'...
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Episode 38
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56:04
37. The Menace of Marchant: A Tale of Chaos and Tragedy
In this gripping episode of 'Lethal Library,' Dani and Stephanie dive into the chaotic life of Bruce Marchant - a criminal who just couldn’t stay out of trouble. From arson and armed robbery to shootouts with police, Marchant's life was a train...
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Episode 37
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1:03:57
36. The Liger King: Fieber's Notorious Wildlife Empire
Welcome to the Lethal Library. Dani and Stephanie uncover a story so wild, it practically roars. Journey with us as we explore the bizarre case of Robert Fieber and Dottie Martin, whose passion for exotic animals spiraled into a chaotic ordeal....
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Episode 36
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1:42:21
35. Decades of Mystery: The Cold Cases of Two Idaho Women
Join hosts Dani and Stephanie on The Lethal Library as they dive into the intricate true crime tales of Marilyn Hickey and Cheryle Barratt. These chilling cases, spanning Washington and Idaho, remained unsolved for decades until advancements in...
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Episode 35
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44:11
34. A Deadly Delay: The Rodgers Case Uncovered
Dani and Stephanie dive into another wild true crime tale straight out of Boise, Idaho. In this episode, they talk about the troubling and grisly murder of Preston Murr in the summer of 1987. Dubbed the 'Chop Chop House,' this case is notorious...
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Episode 34
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1:13:54
33. The Betrayal of Innocence: Jenkins and Ehrlick's Cruelty Unveiled
Welcome to another gripping episode of The Lethal Library. Dani and Stephanie dive into the heartbreaking true crime case of 8-year-old Robert Manuel, who mysteriously disappeared from a Boise apartment complex on July 9th, 2009. In one of Idah...
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Episode 33
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1:38:00
32. A Trail of Paranoia: The Untold Chaos of John Delling
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie delve into the chilling case of John Delling. What starts as typical teenage misbehavior escalates into a paranoia-driven murder spree. From breaking windows and issuing threats to commi...
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Episode 32
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1:08:50
31. History Repeats: The Fatal Return of Palmer
Join hosts Dani and Stephanie as they unravel the chaotic criminal history of Edward Palmer, Idaho’s most persistent bad penny. From parole board failures to double murders, this episode dives deep into the dark and twisted tale of how Palmer s...
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Episode 31
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1:13:24
30: Murder in the Gift Shop: The Case Against Zane Jack Fields
In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Dani and Stephanie uncover the haunting 1988 murder of Kay Vanderford in Boise, Idaho. What starts as a seemingly normal day at a quaint gift shop spirals into chaos as Kay is fatally stabbed. The in...
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Episode 30
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59:42
29. Severing Bonds: Inside the Alofa Time Case
Dani and Stephanie serve up another unsettling episode, this week about the grim and twisted story of Alofa Time, a man whose approach to relationship problems led to hideous violence and tragic accidents. From strangling and decapitating his e...
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Episode 29
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50:15
28. Drug-Induced Disaster: The True Crime of Barryngton Searcy
Join Dani and Stephanie of the Lethal Library as they unravel the chaotic tale of Barryngton Eugene Searcy in their latest episode. Set in small-town Ashton, Idaho, this true crime story features a grocery store murder, a weapon-finding adventu...
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Episode 28
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55:47
27. Fatal Friendship: Mercado and Fledderjohann's Deadly Pact
Welcome back to the Lethal Library, friends! This week, Dani and Stephanie unravel a true crime story from Idaho that's both shocking and unbelievably dumb. On May 9th, 2007, hikers near Boise stumble upon a gruesome scene that leads to an inte...
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Episode 27
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36:20
26. Dancer, Dealer, and Death: Unraveling Stan Trineer's Story
Welcome back to the Lethal Library! Dani and Stephanie dive deep into the murky waters of Idaho's true crime scene with a story packed with exotic dancers, paranoia, and more prison escapes than you'd believe possible. Follow the chilling case ...
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Episode 26
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42:36
25. Desert Deception: The Tragic Murder of Zacharia Street
Welcome back to The Lethal Library! In this episode, Dani and Stephanie tackle the haunting case of Zacharia Street's 2003 murder in Idaho. Discover how three not-so-bright criminals—Jason Ryan McDermott, Rob Roy Wall Jr., and a teenage accompl...
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Episode 25
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36:45
24. Teenage Trouble: Sarah Johnson's Shocking Murders
Come along as Dani and Stephanie unravel the twisted tale of Sarah Johnson, a 16-year-old Idaho girl who brutally murdered her parents, Alan and Diane Johnson, in their upscale home. Known for her bratty attitude, Sarah's crime left a trail of ...
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Episode 24
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1:37:10
23. The Fedora Killer: The Notorious Crimes of Timothy Dunlap
In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Dani and Stephanie go over a chilling and somewhat absurd case from Idaho in 1991. Timothy Dunlap, a man whose fashion sense (fedora and trench coat combo) is as questionable as his life choices, emb...
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Episode 23
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1:03:58
22. Old Time Misfortune: The Sensational Case of Clara O'Neill
In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Stephanie and Dani dive into a true crime tale from Idaho's early 20th century archives. They explore the sensational and tragic story of Frederick Seward and Clara O'Neill. Frederick, lovesick and d...
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Episode 22
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50:48
21. Chaos in Jerome: The Charboneau Chronicles
Welcome back to another wild ride with The Lethal Library! Stephanie and Dani dive into the bonkers case of JD Charboneau and Marilyn Arbaugh. This episode features everything from frying pans to crossbows. We track Charboneau's journey, Mar...
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Episode 21
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1:48:23
20. Love and Lawlessness: The McKinney and Small Story
In this episode, hosts Stephanie and Dani recount the disturbing true crime tale of Randy McKinney and Dovey Small. The couple's road trip from Arizona to Idaho in 1981 leads to a senseless murder fueled by drugs, desperation, and delusions of ...
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Episode 20
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56:21
19. Kindness Betrayed: Two Heinous Crimes Against Two Idaho Couples
In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Stephanie and Dani dive into two shorter but very disturbing true crime stories straight out of Idaho. First up, they unravel the tragic case of Bob and Idella Young, an elderly Nampa couple brutally...
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Episode 19
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56:58
18. Fiancée Frenzy: The Betrayal and Crimes of Dale Shackelford
In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Stephanie and Dani dive into the convoluted case of Dale Shackelford. Beginning with a devastating fire that claimed the lives of Donna Fontaine and Fred Palahniuk, they explore how this tragic event...
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Episode 18
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1:34:44
17. A Chain of Lies: The Christine Lott Case
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Stephanie and Dani unpack the baffling true crime case of Christine Lott, a mother who vanished from Priest River, Idaho. The discussion spans the initial investigation, dubious actions by her husband Stev...
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Episode 17
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39:23
16. From Trust to Tragedy: The Disappearance of Denise Williams
Welcome to another wild ride in the Lethal Library with Stephanie and Dani as they unravel the tragic tale of Denise Williams. Picture this: a prison riot, heaps of drugs, and the unfortunate misuse of a young woman as an informant. Denise Will...
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Episode 16
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1:07:56
15. The Nampa Nightmare: A Tale of Divorce, Desperation, and a Disastrous Getaway
15. The Nampa Nightmare: A Tale of Divorce, Desperation, and a Disastrous GetawayWelcome back to the Lethal Library with Stephanie and Danny as they dive into a harrowing crime tale from Nampa, Idaho. It's the tragic story of Colleen Hub...
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Episode 15
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42:34
14. Motorcycle Mayhem: Murder, Mischief, and Matrimony (Part Two)
Join Dani and Steph for part two of the motorcycle gang episode focusing on the legal journey of Paradis, Gibson, and Evans - bikers ensnared in a convoluted murder case. This episode covers key testimonies, shifting stories, and courtroom dram...
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Episode 14
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48:00