Dive into our latest episode exploring the chilling case of Ruby Franke, the YouTube mom behind "8 Passengers" who fell from fame to infamy. Once celebrated for her family vlogs, Franke was arrested in 2023 for starving and abusing her children, a crime that stunned her 2.5 million subscribers. Join us as we unravel her descent into extremism, the harrowing evidence, and the questions this case raises about social media’s dark side. Lazy Crime Pod delivers raw, unfiltered storytelling every week, perfect for true crime fans craving real cases and real emotions. Subscribe now on Podbean, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X (@lazycrimepod) for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Don’t miss out—new episodes drop every Sunday, bringing you closer to the truth behind the headlines.

Dive into one of America’s most baffling unsolved mysteries: the 1988 disappearance of 19-year-old Tara Calico from Belen, New Mexico. On a routine bike ride, Tara vanished, leaving behind only a shattered Walkman and a chilling Polaroid that surfaced 1,500 miles away. Was it her? Was it a hoax? Join us as we unravel the clues, from a suspicious white pickup to a case that still haunts a small town. With exclusive insights from FBI records and X discussions, this episode will keep you guessing. If you love a good crime story, leave your fingers—Like, Share, Subscribe—before you disappear! Follow us on X to share your theories and stay tuned for more true crime deep dives.

Dive into the chilling true crime tale of Audrey Griffin, a 19-year-old star athlete whose life was tragically cut short on Australia’s Central Coast in March 2025. After a night out, Audrey vanished under flickering streetlights, her final steps caught on CCTV. Join Lazy Crime Stories as we unravel the eerie events, a mother’s fight for justice, and a community’s call for change. Bite-sized, creepy, and straight to the eerie parts. Listen now!

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Dive into the chilling mystery of Maura Murray's disappearance on Lazy Crime Stories. On February 9, 2004, the 21-year-old nursing student vanished after crashing her car on a snowy New Hampshire road. With no footprints, no body, and cryptic clues like a rag in the tailpipe and MapQuest directions, her case has stumped investigators for over two decades. Was Maura running from her life, or did she cross paths with the wrong person? Join us as we unravel theories, from a staged escape to foul play, and explore haunting details—like her secret online searches and a mysterious phone call. If you know anything, contact New Hampshire State Police at 603-271-1152. Like, share, and subscribe to Lazy Crime Stories before you disappear!

On the night of March 31, 2006, Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a crowded bar—and was never seen again. Despite security footage, witness accounts, and nearly two decades of investigation, Brian’s disappearance remains one of the most baffling mysteries in modern true crime. Was it foul play? A voluntary vanishing? Or something more chilling? This episode dives deep into the strange, unsolved case of Brian Shaffer.

Sarah Everard vanished on her walk home in South London, triggering a case that exposed a killer within the police force and ignited a movement for women's safety across the UK. This is the harrowing story of betrayal, justice, and the call for change that followed.

On a foggy Glasgow night in 2005, 27-year-old Emma Caldwell vanished—only to be found murdered weeks later in remote woods. For 17 years, her case was mishandled, ignored, and buried. But in 2024, justice finally came. This is the haunting story of Emma’s life, her mother’s fight for answers, and the predator who slipped through the cracks.

In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in their off-campus home. The savage crime shocked the quiet town of Moscow and sparked a nationwide frenzy. With DNA, a white Elantra, and a suspect who studied criminology, this case became one of the most haunting in recent memory. As the trial approaches, questions remain—was it obsession, opportunity, or something darker?