The big question remains: does incarceration as a punishment work? As we currently handle crime and punishment, are inmates rehabilitated to the point where they can safely be returned to society? We can tackle these quandaries in an abstract way in the safety of our locked homes, digging out statistics and data to answer our burning questions. But…

There are couples who seem to have all "The Things." Successful careers, a family they’ve lovingly created, social connections, important charity work--the kind of people who do good things for the right reasons and leave behind a positive legacy of well remembered contributions, the kind we tend to admire and remember fondly as a community. When t…

After Christmas of 2016, Shannon didn’t check in with her family. What would happen next is the stuff of nightmares...Door Amanda Daniels

The most dangerous times in a woman’s life are when she is in the company of men. That may seem like a dramatic overstatement, but if you think about it, it’s true. This is the story of a young woman named Angel.Door Amanda Daniels

America has a self-created mental health crisis, and state and federal prisons are dominated by populations of the mentally ill, where resources are few and treatment is non existent. Our story involves a family struggling to deal with a very sick young man, culminating one Halloween night when people asked the question: Is this a sick prank, or so…

You don't know anything about the people who live next door.Door Amanda Daniels

We argue a bit today. But all is well, we still love each other.

Back into the swing of things, Kalynne starts off with a quick story before she gets into todays case.

With new discoveries in this case we needed to do a update!

it's so good to be back!

When we think of a crime committed by someone who is truly, demonstrably, certifiably insane, an image of such a person may come to mind. We imagine someone who has seen lengthy periods of institutionalization, in cells designed for their own, and their caregivers, protection against violence. You may imagine straight jackets and electric shock the…

When a child commits a murder, and the victim’s surviving family members rightfully want the killer to be punished, the age of a youthful perpetrator can automatically dial down how severe that punishment is, because we, as a society, don’t hold children to the same standard of accountability as adults. Then there’s the general public squeamishness…

We had to talk about Covid-19.. The world is ending

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We are back to Wisconsin, taking the recommendation of our listeners. We cover the case of Jayme Closs. This case was HUGE in the media. Check out our merch- stateofcrimepodcast.com

YOU CAN TEXT US NOW! 208-590-7118 This episode is bonkers. Elena covers two different cases from the 1800's and Kalynne loses her mind!

Kalynne's case pick. Today we are talking about Wyoming's oldest, and coldest missing persons case that dates back to 1934. What happened to Olga Mauger? Did she decide to hitchhike her way into a new life and new identity? Did someone with sinister intentions grab her and take her? Dive In this case with us, and tell us what you think!…

Elena tells the story of an unbelievably devastating and senseless lynching of 14 year old Emmett Till. Kalynne and Elena seem to switch roles as this case catches Kalynne off guard.

Kalynne's case pick. Kristy Ray was a 20 year old college student with her whole life ahead of her. She had dreams and goals, until one day she gets home from work and a masked man is waiting for her. She would never be seen alive again.

Elena's case pick. Her most public case she has covered to date. The death of Sister Cathy, and the corruption of the christian church.

Kalynne and Elena change the course of the podcast this week. We are now only doing 1 episode per week, each state will be covered over 2 weeks. This week we talk about a rescue volunteer that would dump his victims along his route so that he would be present when his victims are found. Also checkout of facebook page and vote on our poll.…

OUR FIRST EPISODE OF THE NEW DECADE! Kalynne just celebrated her birthday and now she is here to do something different than anything else we have done. We lightly cover a handful of cases that some one was wrongfully shot by law enforcement.

THE LAST EPISODE OF THE DECADE! We did something a little different, we took a trip to our home state and covered a case that is currently unfolding in real time.

Elenas case pick. Most people don't realize how common mass shooters are. Elena has covered a couple of them, including this infuriating case.

Kalynne's case pick. A cold case from 1982, almost 38 years later.. will it ever be solved?

Kalynne's case pick. This is ranked pretty high on the list of really sad cases that we have covered!

Elena's case pick. This case follows the first and only woman to be executing by hanging in the state of California.

Kalynne's case pick. Starting in May of 2013, 4 Bardstown, Kentucky locals will lose their lives and 1 missing, but presumed dead. 5 unsolved cases in the very small Kentucky town. Coincidence, or are they somehow connected?

Elena's case pick. We cover the tragedy that wrecked multiple families just before Christmas in 1881.

Maria came back to do an update on one of her previous episodes. If you haven't listened to episode 28, we suggest you do that before listening to this one.

Elena's case pick. This week we have returning guest, Maria.

Part 2 of the Jacob Wetterling case. One of the most infamous child abduction cases in America.

Another two parter this week. Kalynne talks about one of the most well known missing child case in American history.

Kalynne's case pick. A cold case from the 80's where our prime suspect is dead. But thankfully there have been some answers over the last couple of years.