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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
62 episodes
62. From Eviction to Execution: The Fatal Plot Against Doug Halpin
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie cover a 2008 Meridian case that begins with a tense living situation on Snyder Street and a plan to get Doug Halpin out of a house tied to Karen LaFollett. Instead of handling it legally...
61. A Relationship Beyond Repair: The Ciccone Case Unraveled
Dani and Stephanie detail a Mountain Home–area case that starts with a young Air Force couple trying to “do the right thing” with counseling… and ends in a rural roadside tragedy that shocks a community. What happens in the small window between...
60. The Yantis Tragedy: A Community in Conflict
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie dive into a wild Idaho 2015 case that starts with a Subaru slamming into a 2,500-pound breeding bull on dark Highway 95 near Council, and somehow spirals into one of the state’s most exp...
59. Unthinkable Acts: The Devastating Story of the Morrison Case
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie head to West Boise for a 2001 case that starts with a routine, prearranged visit between estranged spouses—and spirals into a nightmare that leaves a neighborhood stunned behind yellow t...
58. Trust Broken: The Fatal Betrayal of Mark Irwin
In this episode of The Lethal Library, Dani and Stephanie cover a 2016 Boise case that starts with Mark Irwin disappearing under deeply suspicious circumstances: mail piling up, a running AC, missing bedding, and his van gone. Very quickly, two...
57: Desert Betrayal: McKnight and Williams' Violent Turn
Dani and Stephanie bring The Lethal Library listeners to Power County, Idaho, where a late-night meth run in 1997 spirals into paranoia, betrayal, and a brutal outcome that shocks the area and pulls in the Fort Hall Indian Reservation and the i...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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'...
