Stranger Danger: A True Crime Podcast

27. The One Where Mary Vincent Fights Like Hell

Need a break from the Coronavirus stress? We’re bringing you zero peace of mind with the most stressful (but amazing) survival story of Mary Vincent, who was brutally attacked by Lawrence Singleton at just 15 years old. As we always say, don’t get in vans with strangers. 

26. The One with Daphne Wright’s “Hacked” Crime Scene

What do you get with an electric chainsaw and some blue paint? Basically the worst crime scene cover up ever. Dubbed a “love triangle gone wrong,” we’re setting the record straight on what happened between Daphne Wright, her ex Sallie Collins, and innocent (and platonic) victim Darlene VanderGiesen.

25. The One with the Greyhound Bus Beheading

If we’ve learned anything, it’s that you’re not yourself when you’re hungry and off your meds. Vince Li proved bus rage is a real thing when he attacked and killed Tim McLean, but did the punishment fit the crime?

24. The One Where Nathaniel Bar-Jonah Should Eat a Snickers

BYOBurgers to cookouts from here on out! Convicted child molester, possible serial killer, maybe a cannibal? Basically, this guy has the whole package. Beware of strangers serving up some suspect barbecue in their backyards, Murder Lovers! 

23. The One with Ashley Benson and Two Chris Yoons

No, not the Ashley Benson from Pretty Little Liars. We have a story full of mistaken identities, murder, and too many coincidences. Did two neighbors with the same name in the same hotel on the night of this Portland murder really not know each other? You decide. 

22. The One with the Santa Fe Prison Riot

Murder and torture and dismemberment, oh my! The Santa Fe prison riot is one of the most violent prison riots in history, and should be a lesson to all as to what happens when you shove as many violent offenders as possible into a building and then cut off any form of humane treatment. Spoiler: it didn’t go well. Buckle up for a bloody history lesson, murder lovers!  

21. The One with Jodi Arias’ New ‘Do

Change your hair, change your life, right?

We should’ve know Jodi Arias was up to no good when she showed up randomly as a brunette. I mean, classic break up move - could she BE anymore cliché? We’re taking you down Jodi’s rabbit hole as she all but volunteers as tribute to be the main suspect in the murder of Travis Alexander. Hold on to your hair bleach, bitches.

20. The One Where the Visine Prank Goes Too Far

Just as a general rule of thumb, don't copy Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn... ever. The Visine Prank is no joke, so the next time you're looking to get back at someone just send them an envelope of glitter instead. Trust me, they'll be vacuuming it up for years and you won't go to prison like these people. 

19. May Joel Patrick Courtney Choke on a Milkshake

Our first official listener request! We received a Facebook message asking us to cover the Oregon disappearance and murder of Brooke Wilberger at the hands of Joel Patrick Courtney. As far as we’ve been able to find, no other podcast has covered this case so of course it became our duty to see this one through. Thank you to our listener Kenny for bringing this one to our attention! 

18. The One with Bill Bonin’s Stranger Danger Mobile

Try typing “Bonin” into your phone and you’ll get autocorrected to abomination... How fortuitous. Bonin, aka The Freeway Killer, may be the epitome of stranger danger as he and associates (yep, he worked with partners) terrorized boys in California out of an Econoline van. Please don’t hitchhike, people, and for the love of God avoid vans. Or Volkswagen Beetles. Or just any vehicle, for that matter.  

Warning: this includes descriptions of sexual assault and torture.