Crime and Conjure
We conjure the past to explore the horrible truth behind violent crimes. Walk with us through the details of the crime and dive deeper into the people behind and affected by these horrific acts. We leave no stone unturned as we hunt for the truth!
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Fatal Fortune: The Coors Family Tragedy (opens the original)
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On a cold February morning in 1960, one of Colorado’s most prominent businessmen left his home for work. He never made it there. Hours later, his vehicle was found abandoned on a quiet bridge, still running, with the radio playing and no sign of him. At first, no one knew exactly what had happened. But the evidence left behind made one thing clear: whatever happened on that bridge was no accident.
Justice Served Cold: The Murder of Timothy Coggins (opens the original)
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Racism in America, especially the American south is a well known issue. Not just a historical issue, a modern day issue. The case we have for you today takes place in the 1980’s and is by no means unique, unfortunately. Like in this case, when the organizations designed to protect are corrupt, justice can be delayed until someone is willing to stand up and do the right thing.
Almost Forgotten: New York's Deadliest Secret (opens the original)
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When we think about serial killers, we often picture someone who stands out. Someone charismatic. Someone who commands attention the moment they walk into a room. But not every killer fits that image.Some spend their entire lives blending into the background. They're overlooked, underestimated, and forgotten almost as quickly as they're noticed. They work ordinary jobs, live in ordinary neighborhoods, and move through everyday life without anyone suspecting the darkness they're carrying.
The Candy Cane Murder: The Murder of Dana DuMars (opens the original)
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Some cold cases feel impossible to solve. Whether due to lack of physical evidence, no reasonable suspects or deterioration over time. Then there are cases like this one, that likely could have been solved with some basic diligence and integrity on the part of the initial investigators. Unfortunately, the story investigators weaved took a more bizarre turn instead.
Beneath Kingsbury Run: The Mad Butcher of Cleveland (opens the original)
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Today's case takes us to Cleveland, Ohio, during one of the darkest periods in American history. The Great Depression had left thousands without jobs, homes, or hope. It was in one of those forgotten places that a killer began hunting society's most vulnerable. Over four years, headless and dismembered victims were discovered across the city. This is the story of one of America's most infamous serial killers.
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