Crime Will Tell

On this episode, we break down the recent events that took place at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead, Minnesota. Two incidents, five months apart, highlight an unfortunate plight - drugs in schools. After several students became seriously ill and impaired from eating the same candy, investigators tracking the source found themselves discovering a very interesting turn of events.

When Linda Cooney shot and killed her ex-husband James in 1992, she claimed it was self-defense—and walked free. But two decades later, Linda made headlines again when her youngest son, Kevin—the same son who once testified to save her—was found shot and paralyzed in their Las Vegas home. In this episode of Crime Will Tell, we work through the details, known and speculated, of what happened behind closed doors.

Two brothers. Two murders. No relation. Dive into the (isn’t it…) ironic and sad saga of the Kissel brothers — Wall Street royalty turned true crime tragedy. This week on Crime Will Tell, we examine the rise and fall of two brothers who met the same fate for very different reasons. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Almost 100 years ago, the quiet farming town of Bath, Michigan was shaken to its core. 44 lives were lost, most of them children. One man turned resentment, debt, and obsession into America’s deadliest school massacre. We dig into the Bath Consolidated School disaster.

In February 2022, Green Bay, Wisconsin was deeply shaken by the brutal murder of Shad Thyrion, killed and dismembered by his girlfriend, Taylor Schabusiness. This episode of Crime Will Tell explores the chilling discovery of Shad’s remains, the toxic relationship behind the crime, the intense legal proceedings that followed, and the impact mental health played. Content warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions and mature themes.For anyone experiencing a crisis or thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.If you need assistance with mental health or substance use issues, the SAMHSA National Helpline is available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).For immediate emotional support by text, the Crisis Text Line is open—just text HELLO to 741741.The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), providing confidential advice and safety planning.Survivors of sexual assault can reach out to RAINN at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).Young people facing dating abuse can contact Loveisrespect by calling 1-866-331-9474 or texting LOVEIS to 22522.

Former police chief Grant Hardin was supposed to uphold the law—but instead, he chose to rape, murder, and most recently, become a fugitive of the law. In this episode, we unravel Hardin’s crimes, his escape from an Arkansas prison, and the two-week manhunt that finally brought him down. But most importantly, we honor the victims he left in his wake.

In December 1968, 20-year-old college student Barbara Mackle was kidnapped at gunpoint in the middle of the night and buried alive in a custom-built box in the remote woods of Georgia. The kidnappers demanded $500,000 from her father in exchange for Barbara’s safe return.