Crime Salad – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In January 2011, 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, Unit 603 at the Venice Lofts. The swing-bar lock was secured from the inside, yet Ellen had been stabbed twenty times, including deep wounds to the back of her neck. Her fiancé discovered her body and called 911, but within days investigators changed the medical examiner’s original homicide ruling to suicide. More than a decade later, experts, forensic pathologists, and Ellen’s parents are still fighting to answer the question that has haunted Philadelphia ever since: How could a locked-room suicide look so much like murder? Thanks to our sponsors! Lola Blankets: Wrap yourself in luxury with Lola Blankets!!! Now 35% off at http://LolaBlankets.com  with code CRIMESALAD BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation - Click to check out on Apple! Go inside the John Wayne Gacy investigation with access to chilling, never-before-heard tapes that expose the mind of a killer and the secrets he tried to bury. Crime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Crime Salad Patreon: patreon.com/CrimeSaladPodcast If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atwood Lake Park in Ohio was known for peace and family vacations until the summer of 2025, when deputies found Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, standing knee-deep in the water claiming she had “given her child to God.” What followed became one of Ohio’s most haunting faith-related tragedies, now known as the Ruth Miller Atwood Lake case.Ashley and Ricky explore how faith, delusion, and mental illness collided in this heartbreaking story from Tuscarawas County, Ohio.Thanks to our sponsors!UncommonGoods: Looking for unique and meaningful gifts this year? Shop early and have fun finding something special at Uncommon Goods. Use our link to get 15% off your next gift: UncommonGoods.com/crimesaladMintMobile: If you're tired of paying too much for your phone plan, now’s the time to switch. Say yes to savings and no to contracts at MintMobile.com/crimesaladCrime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Want to support the show and get more Crime Salad? You can join us on Patreon for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/CrimeSaladPodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Keywords: Ruth Miller case, Atwood Lake Ohio, Amish mother drowning child, spiritual delusion, insanity plea Ohio, religious psychosis, true crime podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March of 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert disappeared from her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Stacey was vibrant, funny, and deeply loved by her family and friends. She had a smile that could brighten even the darkest room, and a spirit that made people want to be near her. But when she vanished, a wave of fear and unanswered questions consumed her community. What followed were years of rumors, false leads, and painful uncertainty. Stacey’s story reveals how someone can disappear even in a place that should feel safe—and how a family can be left waiting for justice that never seems to come. Helpful Links: Finishing Stacey’s Fight Facebook The family’s GoFundMe If you have any information about Stacey’s case—no matter how small—you can reach out in the following ways: 📞 Call the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 740-833-2800 📧 Email: finishingstaceysfight@gmail.com 🕵️ Submit an anonymous tip through the Ohio Attorney General’s official page: Link Check out this amazing podcast: https://www.truthandjusticepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we dive into the details of a mass murder with a very unusual motive, involving inventors, estranged family, and a deep-seated grudge. The crime that we discuss in this episode left the Liknes family in utter horror after a quest for revenge ended in tragedy. A survey plane photo taken during the evil crime becomes a strong piece of evidence in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, our story takes place in the suburban town of Westminster, Colorado, where neat rows of houses and tidy new strip malls define the landscape. Imagine, if you will, the sounds of children playing after school in the safety of this seemingly picture-perfect community. Among these children is a bright and spirited girl named Jessica Ridgeway, whose boundless curiosity made her a welcome sight in her neighborhood. But as the saying goes, even in the safest of places, darkness can emerge unexpectedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of 2. The conclusion to the case of the Long Island Serial Killer. This case has been a chilling mystery that came to light in 2010 when the disappearance of Shannon Gilbert led to the discovery of multiple bodies near Gilgo Beach, New York. The perpetrator, still unidentified, left a trail of terror and exposed the dangers faced by vulnerable communities such as sex workers. Over the years, various suspects were considered, but the killer remained at large. In a surprising turn of events, the case took a new direction on July 13, 2023, with the arrest of Rex Heuermann, a successful Manhattan Architect. The evidence connecting Heuermann to the Long Island murders has raised the hopes of the families that Justice is close. As we delve into the harrowing details of this case, we’re left wondering if Rex Heuermann holds the key to unmasking the evil that has haunted Long Island for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2. The case of the Long Island Serial Killer has been a chilling unsolved mystery that came to light in 2010 when the disappearance of Shannon Gilbert led to the discovery of multiple bodies near Gilgo Beach, New York. The perpetrator, still unidentified, left a trail of terror and exposed the dangers faced by vulnerable communities such as sex workers. Over the years, various suspects were considered, but the killer remained at large. In a surprising turn of events, the case took a new direction on July 13, 2023, with the arrest of Rex Heuermann, a successful Manhattan Architect. The evidence connecting Heuermann to the Long Island murders has raised the hopes of the families that Justice is close. As we delve into the harrowing details of this case, we’re left wondering if Rex Heuermann holds the key to unmasking the evil that has haunted Long Island for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On June 1, 2011, Jacque Waller, a 39-year-old Missouri mother of triplets went missing under suspicious circumstances. After her disappearance, a large-scale search effort was launched to locate her but she remained missing. During the investigation, authorities were focused on her estranged husband, James “Clay” Waller, II. He had a history of domestic violence and was the last known person to have seen her alive. After a plea agreement, her body was found two years later and the horrific details of her death came to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On November 12, 2012, 19-year-old Jake Nolan walked into the office of Psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Weiss with a sledgehammer, a knife, and a bag of zip ties. At first, the police thought Jake was a crazed patient with a grudge against his doctor. But soon they learned that Jake’s lethal intent lay behind someone else’s shocking hidden motives. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices