Sisters In Crime

Darlie and Darin Routier met in Lubbock, Texas when they were teenagers. They were high-school sweethearts who married in August 1988, after Darlie completed high-school. She was just 18 when she married Darin. By 1989, they had their first boy, Devon Rush and in 1991 they had their second son, Damon Christian. As the Routier family grew, so did Darin's computer hardware business. His company, called Testnec, tested circuit boards for computers and had secured extensive contracts with government agencies. It was reported that in 1995, Darin had made close to $300k, and when the money started rolling in, the family moved to an affluent neighborhood known as Dalrock Heights Addition in Rowlett, Texas, located just outside of Dallas. They bought a big, beautiful, stately home for $130k, Darin bought himself a used Jaguar, they bought a 30ft cabin cruiser that they would frequently take out on the nearby Lake Ray Hubbard. They were loving life, and by all accounts, they seemed to have everything, and they ju

Born in Schenectady, New York, Gerald Eugene Stano's given name at birth was Paul Zeininger. His biological mother neglected him to such an extent that when she gave him up for adoption at six months old, county doctors declared him unadoptable. They said he was functioning at "an animalistic level" - even eating his own feces to survive.Stano was found guilty of 9 murders, though he confessed to dozens more. He received eight life sentences and one death sentence, the latter of which was carried out by electric chair on March 23, 1998 in Florida State Prison.

Rebecca Zahau was a beautiful and intelligent woman who moved to the U.S when she was 22 in search of a better life. She found her way to Phoenix, AZ where she studied and got a job working as an ophthalmic technician. She got married and was happy, that is until the day millionaire pharmaceutical CEO Jonah Shacknai enters her clinic and the two have immediate chemistry.  Swept up in her romance with Jonah, Rebecca quits her job and moves to Coronado Island, a wealthy neighborhood off the coast of San Diego, CA. What happens next will shock both the Shacknai family as well as Rebecca's family.Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

Colene Bush, 20, was a student at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where she was attending on a presidential scholarship. She was athletic, playing intramural sports, and studied hard with the goal of becoming a doctor. She had great friends, and by all accounts, was having an idyllic college experience.Julie Jackson, 19, was also a student at the University of New Mexico, and one of Colene’s best friends. Julie excelled in academics, was a hard worker, and was described by Colene as one of the nicest, kindest, understanding people she’s ever known. Julie was also intending on pursuing a career in medicine. She had an older sisters with diabetes and she wanted to find a cure for that disease.Sunday, April 5, 1981, was like any other night...Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

Like thousands of teenage girls in those days, Barbara, 15, and Patricia, 13, could not get enough of Elvis Presley. They had already seen his latest hit, Love Me Tender, 14 times. On December 28, 1956 they headed to Chicago’s Brighton Theater to see it again. The Grimes Family lived at 3634 South Damen Avenue in the McKinley Park neighborhood, a mere 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the theater. The sisters left their house at 7:30 p.m, and told their mother they would be home by midnight, as they wanted to catch the double feature. But when the girls never came home, their mother knew something had to be terribly wrong...Links:PatreonInstagramThe Sisterhood

This week Rachel covers 3 haunting stories from Colorado, including the Stanley Hotel, the Lumber Baron Mystery Mansion, and the Brown Palace. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie covers the murder of Gene Thurnau. Gailen Eugene (Gene) Thurnau (38), moves to Columbus, Nebraska, from Kansas City, taking a job as an air traffic controller. He's well liked, and fits in well at his new job. Another new member of the crew is 39 year old Bob Peterson, starting at about the same time as Gene. Bob doesn’t fit in with the crew nearly as well as Gene does. He was described as a quiet individual, not that he wouldn’t speak to anyone, but he was just more of a loner. Gene being the affable guy he is, makes small talk with Bob, and helps him feel included in the tight knit air traffic controller crew. So, when Gene makes the request to transfer to St. Petersburg, Florida, Bob takes his move especially hard. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Rachel covers the nuclear meltdown disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.On April 26th, 1986, reactor four suffered a catastrophic power increase, leading to explosions in its core. The accident occurred during a late-night safety test which simulated a station blackout power-failure, in the course of which both emergency safety and power-regulating systems were intentionally turned off. A combination of inherent reactor design flaws as well as reactor operators arranging the core in a manner contrary to the checklist for the test eventually resulted in uncontrolled reaction conditions. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

 A 35 year old cold case is solved in 2018 with advancements in DNA testing and Nevada state laws requiring retroactive DNA testing of felons that are incarcerated. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie tells the story of the Coleman Family. The Coleman family was a seemingly all-American family, the father Chris, mother Sheri, and  two young sons Garett and Gavin. But once Chris lands a job with the Joyce Meyers Ministry, things take a turn for the worse.Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie covers the incredible survival story of 14 year old Elizabeth Shoaf. Elizabeth was kidnapped while walking home from the bus stop, and then held captive in an underground bunker for 10 days. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

WARNING: In this episode we discuss domestic violence - Listener discretion advised.  This week Rachel covers the heart wrenching story of Christine Oliveaux. Christine's life with abusive husband Shane is a constant cycle of fear, humiliation and violence. When she finally escapes with her children, Shane sets off in pursuit, kicking off a series of terrifying and shocking events.National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-4673National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie covers the tragic murders of Andrew Bagby and Zachary Turner. Both were murdered by Shirley Turner - she first murdered Andrew, then found out after the fact she was pregnant with his child. A year later, she murdered their son, Zachary, and committed suicide by jumping into the Atlantic Ocean with her one year old tied to her body with a sweater.Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Rachel covers the murder of Greggory Smart. Greggory's wife, Pamela Smart, planned the everything before having her 15 year old lover commit the crime.Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

LISTENER WARNING: This episode contains graphic detail. Listener discretion advised. This week Cammie covers Australia's first true serial killer, William Macdonald - aka The Sydney Mutilator. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Rachel covers the murder of T.V. reporter, Anne Pressly. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie covers the horrifying case of the abductions and murders of Rachel Newhouse and Aundria Crawford by Rex Allan Krebs. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Rachel covers the terrifying case of serial killer Earle Leonard Nelson, also known as the "Gorilla Man," the "Gorilla Killer," and the "Dark Strangler."Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie and Rachel are recording together, in person! Cammie lives in California and is visiting Rachel in Colorado. Since we are out of our regular routine, we concocted a special game we lovingly call "501 Crimes Roulette." Tune in to hear several short stories read from the amazing book 501 Most Notorious Crimes, covering topics like Serial Killers, Kidnappings, Gangsters, Murders, and more.Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show

This week Cammie covers the murder of Anthony Tomaselli, committed by his daughters Linda Roberts and Mary Beth Tomaselli. Links:PatreonInstagramThe SisterhoodSupport the show