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
56 episodes
56. Dismemberment and Deception: The Tragic Story of Ronald Needs
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie dig into a grim 1976 Idaho case that starts with a missing Payette butcher and ends with a shocking discovery along a dirt road in the Boise foothills: a partially burned, headless, arml...
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Episode 56
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1:57:15
55. Friends No More: The Betrayal of Jeffrey Towers
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie head into Valley County for a 1995 Memorial Day weekend story that begins with a Northern California teen tagging along to an Idaho cabin trip with a Boise-area crew; and then becomes a ...
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Episode 55
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1:34:32
54. Shattered Trust: Anna Old's Unforeseen End in Idaho
Dani and Stephanie head back to North Idaho for the story of Anna Old, a reliable, Harley-riding transplant who had recently returned to the Bonners Ferry area and was trying to untangle herself from a tense living situation with John Funkhouse...
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Episode 54
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1:03:30
53. Hidden Horrors: The Secret Life and Crimes of Payne
Dani and Stephanie dive into another death row case in Idaho: A Boise State student leaves work for class and vanishes, along with her unmistakable green Mustang. That same morning, a brand-new Micron employee doesn’t show up either… and his wi...
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Episode 53
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53:35
52. From Ballet to Betrayal: Kuzmichev’s Idaho Tragedy
On this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie take on a Boise true-crime case that starts with a dependable 61-year-old woman leaving for a late-night cleaning shift—and never coming home. The investigation spirals into a messy mix ...
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Episode 52
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2:25:32
51. Justice Misguided: The Unlawful Detainment of Keith Gilmore
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie head back to North Idaho for a bizarre 1984 case that has everything: a stranger on a roadside walk, a weird note left near a bridge, bar chatter that turns into a bad idea, and a “citiz...
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Episode 51
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1:13:28
50. A Mother's Madness: The Tragic Fate of Meta Jones
In this gripping episode, Dani and Stephanie dive into a shocking true crime tale from rural Idaho that will leave you speechless. On October 25, 1998, Meta Jones was preparing dinner for her soon-to-be stepson's church farewell, but she never ...
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Episode 50
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1:59:38
49. Shadows of 1904: Jenny Daley's Deadly Alliance
Welcome back to The Lethal Library with Stephanie and Dani! In this episode, we travel back to October 1904 in Boise, Idaho, where a husband walks into a sinister plan set by his wife and their mysterious lodger. What follows is a tale of shock...
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Episode 49
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1:29:36
48. Beyond Borders: Thomas's Murders That Spanned the Globe
Join Dani and Stephanie as they chat about the chilling tale of Jimmie Vurel Thomas, a notorious figure whose criminal escapades span three locations and three decades. From the mysterious murder of a horse trader in 1977 California to a jail-b...
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Episode 48
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2:15:54
47. Legacy of Deception: Montwheeler's Dark Path
In this episode of The Lethal Library, hosts Dani and Stephanie go over the chilling true crime story of Anthony Wayne Montwheeler. From his violent childhood origins to a horrific series of crimes stretching across Idaho and Oregon, Montwheele...
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Episode 47
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1:28:09
46. Tragedy at Taco Bell: The Case of Penny Dawn Moore
In this gripping episode of Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie delve into the senseless and tragic killing of Penny Dawn Moore outside a Taco Bell in Boise, Idaho. Penny's boyfriend, Brent Tortolano, claimed innocence, but evidence and witness ...
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Episode 46
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53:12
45: A Call for Change: Angie Leon's Story and the Fight for Justice
Angie Leon thought she had finally had the chance to start over, but a quiet morning in Nampa, Idaho, changed everything. Join Dani and Stephanie in this episode of The Lethal Library as they explore a true crime story that shook law enforcemen...
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Episode 45
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1:17:23
44. Blood on the Highway: The Turner-Gaylor Tragedy
n this wild and tragic tale from Idaho and Utah, Dani and Stephanie unravel the chaotic and heartbreaking story of Natalie Turner, her ex-husband John Ock, and Natalie's fiancé, David Gaylor. A dramatic custody battle over two children escalate...
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Episode 44
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1:04:44
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