Crime B Podcast

The Setagaya Murders

On December 30, 2000, the Miyazawa family was brutally murdered in their Tokyo home. What makes the Setagaya murders especially chilling isn’t just the violence—it’s the fact that the killer stayed in the house for hours afterward, leaving behind an extraordinary amount of evidence. More than two decades later, the case remains unsolved, becoming Japan’s most infamous cold case and a source of enduring mystery and grief.
In this episode, we explore what happened that night, the baffling clues left behind, and why—despite DNA, fingerprints, and thousands of tips—the killer has never been identified.
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References
City Towner. (2025, May 28). The Setagay Family Murders in Kamisoshigaya Japan. Retrieved from City Towner: https://citytowner.com/setagaya-family-murders-kamisoshigaya-japan/
Hernon, M. (2025, December 30). The Setagaya Family Murder Case. Retrieved from Tokyo Weekender: https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/history/the-setagaya-family-murder-case/
Horror Chronicles. (2024, June 17). The Setagaya Family Murders. Retrieved from Horror Chronicles : https://horrorchronicles.com/the-setagaya-family-murders/
Jiji. (2025, December 30). Police continue searching for kille of Setagaya family 25 years on. Retrieved from Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/30/japan/crime-legal/setagaya-murder-search/
Setagaya Family Murder. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Setagaya_family_murder
The Setagaya Murders. (n.d.). Retrieved from Unresolved: https://unresolved.me/the-setagaya-murders
Waters, T. (2025, December 11). Setagaya Family Murders Japans most infamous unresolved cases. Retrieved from Joyn Tokyo: https://joyn.tokyo/life-guide/society/setagaya-family-murders
 
 

House of the Seven Gables

In this episode, we step inside one of America’s most famous literary houses—The House of the Seven Gables. Immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this centuries-old mansion is steeped in family feuds, alleged curses, and whispers of the supernatural. Is it merely a work of fiction inspired by history, or does the house itself carry the weight of dark truths from Salem’s past?  We explore the real people behind the story, the infamous witch trials, and why this house continues to fascinate historians, literature lovers, and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
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References
Amy. (2020, July 16). Ghosts of the House of the Seven Gables: Haunted Salem. Retrieved from Amys Crypt: https://amyscrypt.com/ghosts-of-house-of-the-seven-gables-haunted-salem/
Charney, J. (2023, September 22). Fall Gales and historic Gables. Retrieved from Haunted Happenings: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/blog/fall-gails-and-historic-gables/
House of the Seven Gables. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Seven_Gables
House of the Seven Gables. (n.d.). Retrieved from Salem Links and Lore: https://salempl.org/wiki/index.php?title=House_of_the_Seven_Gables
House of the Seven Gables. (2025, January 16). Retrieved from Salem Ghosts: https://salemghosts.com/house-of-the-seven-gables/
Legend, Lore & Legacy. (n.d.). Retrieved from Gables: https://7gables.org/salem-beyond/explore-haunted-salem/
Love of Gothic. (2025, January 8). Ghosts of the House of the Seven Gables. Retrieved from Love of Gothic: https://loveofgothic.com/macabre-history/haunted/ghosts-of-the-house-of-the-seven-gables-a-haunting-legacy/
Nealon, T. (n.d.). The Ghosts of the House of the Seven Gables. Retrieved from Ghost City Tours: https://ghostcitytours.com/salem/haunted-salem/house-seven-gables/
Organization History. (n.d.). Retrieved from The House of Seven Gable : https://7gables.org/organization-history/
 
 

The Lyon Sisters

In this episode, we explore the tragic and long-unsolved disappearance of Katherine and Sheila Lyon, two sisters whose case became one of the most haunting missing-children stories in American history. On March 25, 1975, 10-year-old Sheila and 12-year-old Katherine Lyon left their home in Wheaton, Maryland, to walk to a nearby shopping mall. They never returned. What followed was a massive search, years of fear and speculation, and decades of unanswered questions that devastated their family and community. For over 40 years, the case remained cold—until a shocking break finally revealed the truth behind what happened to the Lyon sisters and the man responsible for their disappearance.
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References
Augenstein, N. (2025, January 8). Nearly 50 years after Lyon sisters disappeared Lloyd Lee Welch begins serving time for their murder. Retrieved from wtop News: https://wtop.com/local/2025/01/nearly-50-years-after-lyon-sisters-disappeared-lloyd-lee-welch-begins-serving-time-for-their-murders/
Babenok, K. (2024, November 5). Justice Denied People react to new evidence in 50 year old cold case of missing sisters. Retrieved from AOL: https://www.aol.com/evidence-resurfaces-50-old-case-153248172.html
Lavelle, M. (2025, June 9). How Investigators solved the gruesome Lyon sisters mystery after unearthing a 40 year old sketch. Retrieved from Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-lyon-case/matthew-lavelle
Liddell, J. (2024, November 3). Nearly 50 years ago two sisters went for pizza and vanished. Investigators have now unearthed new evidence. Retrieved from The Independent: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/lyon-sisters-lloyd-lee-welch-kidnapping-murder-b2639162.html
Lyon sister disappearance remains Kensington Heights biggest unsolved mystery. (n.d.). Retrieved from Kensington Heights MD: https://www.kensingtonheightsmd.org/lyon-sisters
Mehrotra, K. (2020, November 28). Lyon Sisters Murder: How did they die? Who killed them? Retrieved from The Cinemaholic: https://thecinemaholic.com/lyon-sisters-murder/
Murders of Katherine and Sheila Lyon. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Katherine_and_Sheila_Lyon
Sheila Mary Lyon. (n.d.). Retrieved from Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/sheila-mary-lyon
 
 
 

The Sodder Family Mystery

On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire in Fayetteville, West Virginia, changed the Sodder family forever. While five of the ten Sodder children were believed to have died in the blaze, no remains were ever found—launching one of the most enduring missing-children mysteries in American history. In this episode, we explore the strange circumstances surrounding the fire, the evidence that didn’t add up, and the decades-long quest by the Sodder family to uncover the truth.
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References
Davis, A. (2025, June 10). The Sodder Children: Five Kids Who Vanished Into Thin Air on Christmas Eve. Retrieved from Sick History: https://sickhistory.com/sodder-children-disappearance-christmas-mystery/
Kahler, A., & Solly, M. (2024, August 21). What happened to the Sodder children, teh siblings who went up in smoke in West Virginia house fire? Retrieved from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/
Kuroski, J. (2024, December 13). Lost In The Ashes: THe Mystery of The Vanished Sodder Children. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/sodder-children
Morgan, K. (2023, Februrary 16). A Christmas Eve Mystery: What happened to the Sodder Children? Retrieved from How Stuff Works: https://people.howstuffworks.com/sodder-children.htm
Pallas, G. (2025, May 20). Sodder Children Kidnapping, Amazing Escape, murder or something else? Retrieved from George Pallas: https://georgepallas.com/blog/2025/05/sodder-children/
Sodder Children Disappearance. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance
The mysterious disappearance of the Sodder Children: A Case That Still haunts history. (2025, August 25). Retrieved from Revlox: https://www.revlox.com/mystery/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-the-sodder-children-a-case-that-still-haunts-history/
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Roger and David Cooper

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking and unsettling case of Sameena Imam, a woman whose life was cut short by those she trusted most. What begins as a seemingly ordinary missing person report on Christmas Eve slowly unravels into a chilling tale of manipulation, hidden relationships, and calculated betrayal. Through careful storytelling, we piece together the final days of Sameena’s life, the web of lies spun around her, and the investigation that revealed a truth far darker than anyone initially imagined.
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References
Adams, S. (2015, October 20). Sameena Murder: Listen to chilling moment killer describes how he smothered Costco manager to death on sofa. Retrieved from Mirro: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sameena-imam-murder-listen-chilling-6669771
BBC. (2015, October 21). Sameena Imam murder: Chloroform killing brothers jailed. Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-34597321
BBC. (2015, August 17). Sameena Imam: Boss kille one of his three lovers, court hears. Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-33963819
BBC. (2015, August 19). Sameena Imam: Murder victim died from chloroform. Retrieved from BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-33992964
Fraga, K. (2022, December 17). 9 of the most horrific crimes committed on Christmas. Retrieved from All That's Interesting: https://allthatsinteresting.com/christmas-crimes/5
Gibbons, D. (2015, October 21). Coventry Costco Murder: Brothers jailed for 30 years after Killing Sameena Imam. Retrieved from Coventry Telegraph: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-costco-murder-brothers-jailed-10307312
Glanfield, E. (2015, October 20). Callous and calculating Costco boss found guilty of murdering one of his three lovers with his brothers help to stop her exposing their two year affair. Retrieved from Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3281332/Callous-calculating-cash-carry-worker-guilty-murdering-one-three-lovers-brother-s-help-stop-exposing-two-year-affair.html
Man killed lover after ultimatum to leave his partner, court told . (2015, August 17). Retrieved from Belfast Telegraph: https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/man-killed-lover-after-ultimatum-to-leave-his-partner-court-told/31456082.html
Mclleland, E. (2015, October 21). THirty years jail each for callous and calculating Costco boss who murdered, one of his three lovers and his brother who helped him. Retrieved from Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3283074/THIRTY-years-jail-callous-calculating-Costco-boss-murdered-one-three-lovers-brother-helped-him.html
Segalov, M. (2018, December 26). The Secret Relationship that ended in a Christmas Murder. Retrieved from Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-secret-relationship-that-ended-in-a-christmas-murder/
 
 
 
 

Krampus

In this delightfully dark holiday episode, we dive into the centuries-old Alpine folklore of Krampus, the horned, cloven-footed creature who roams the snowy streets each December. While Saint Nicholas rewards the well-behaved, Krampus deals with the opposite—dragging naughty children off with chains, bells, and a birch rod. We explore the origins, the evolution, and the modern resurgence of this wintertime monster, blending history, myth, and a dash of festive creepiness.
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References
Belsnickel. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belsnickel
Creighton, N. (2025, Decemember 6). Krampus: The Terrifying Christmas Demon of Alpine Folklore. Retrieved from Mythical Archives: https://mythicalarchives.com/german-mythical-creatures/krampus-christmas-demon-german/
Cross, J. (n.d.). Who is Krampus? The Dark Folklore Behind the Terrifying Christmas Demon. Retrieved from Sanctuary: https://www.sanctuaryeverlasting.com/who-is-krampus-the-dark-folklore-behind-the-terrifying-christmas-demon/
Krampus. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus
Krampus. (n.d.). Retrieved from Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus
Little, B. (2018, December 5). Meet Krampus, the Christmas Devil who Punishes Naughty Children. Retrieved from History: https://www.history.com/articles/krampus-christmas-legend-origin
Rawal, S. (2025, October 14). Experience the Excitement of Austrias Krampus Parades. Retrieved from Travel & Leisure: https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/christmas-travel/krampus-parade-tradition-austria-alpine-villages
Sullivan, K. (2024, December 29). Krampus: The Terrifying Christmas Devil Who Punished Naughty Children. Retrieved from Ancient Origins: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/krampus-son-hel-ancient-origins-christmas-devil-007627
Treviso, C. (2025, December 5). Europes Oldest WInter Punisher: The Real History of the Krampus. Retrieved from The Regno: https://theregno.substack.com/p/europes-oldest-winter-punisher-the
WInick, S. (2025, December 3). Krampus: Origins and development of a winter devil. Retrieved from Library of Congress Blogs: https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/krampus-origins-and-development-of-a-winter-devil/
 

Covina Massacre

In this holiday-themed true crime episode, we explore one of California’s most shocking Christmas Eve tragedies: the Covina Massacre, committed by Bruce Jeffrey Pardo in 2008. What began as a family celebration quickly turned into a night of unthinkable horror. We break down the events leading up to the attack, the motives behind it, the gruesome details of the crime, and its lasting impact on the survivors and community.
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Resources
5 years after man in santa suit massacred 9 relatives Covina woman leads family healing. (2013, December 25). Retrieved from CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/5-years-after-man-in-santa-suit-massacred-9-relatives-covina-woman-leads-family-healing/
Bloomekatz, A. B., & Becerra, H. (2009, January 17). A look at the nine christmas even shooting victims. Retrieved from La Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jan-17-me-victims17-story.html
Covina Massacre. (n.d.). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covina_massacre
Deleon, A. (2024, December 25). Bad Santa: Bruce Pardo and the Covina Christmas Massacre. Retrieved from The Lineup: https://the-line-up.com/bad-santa-bruce-pardo
Hayden, A. V. (2017, December 8). The disturbing case of Santa Claus killer who massacred 9 people at Christmas Eve Party before burning down home. Retrieved from Oxygen True Crime: https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/covina-massacre-santa-suit-bruce-pardo-ortega-family
Leishman, F. (2023, October 8). Man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on door before massacring family including girl, 8. Retrieved from Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/man-dressed-santa-claus-knocked-31102346
R, H. (2023, December 24). Remember the horrific incident in 2008 when santa knocked on the door and took the life of an entire family. Retrieved from Dagens: https://www.dagens.com/news/remember-the-horrific-incident-in-2008-when-santa-knocked-on-the-door-and-took-the-life-of-an-entire-family
Towner, C. (2024, December 24). Covina Massacre on Christmas Eve in Covina California. Retrieved from City Owner: https://citytowner.com/covina-ca-massacre/
 
 

The Lawson Family Murders

In this episode, we discuss The Lawson Family Murders of 1929. On Christmas Day in rural North Carolina, Charles Davis Lawson shocked the community when he murdered his wife and six of his seven children before taking his own life. Nearly a century later, the case remains shrouded in mystery, unanswered questions, and chilling speculation about what really pushed Charles over the edge. We explore the family’s life before the tragedy, the events leading up to that cold December morning, the crime scene details, the theories that emerged afterward, and the enduring impact the case has had on true crime enthusiasts and folklorists alike.
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References
A Christmas Tradegy: The Lawson Family Murders. (2025, April 28). Retrieved from True Crime Story Blog: https://truecrimestoryblog.com/blog/f/a-christmas-tragedy-the-lawson-family-murders?blogcategory=True+Crime+Story%3A+A-Z
Ballard, S. (2024, December 16). Episode 156 Blame no one but I:The Lawson Family Murders. A Southern History & True Crime Podcast. Retrieved from https://southernmysteries.com/2024/12/16/lawsonfamilymurders/
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Kennedy. (2023, March 11). 10 things to know abou the Lawson Family Murder. Retrieved from Discover Walks: https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/united-states/10-things-to-know-about-the-lawson-family-murders/
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Mikkelsen, E. (n.d.). Christmas Day marks 95 years since Stoke County was shake by Lawson Family murder suicide. Retrieved from MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/christmas-day-marks-95-years-since-stokes-county-was-shaken-by-lawson-family-murder-suicide/ar-AA1wbs0E
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Elizabeth Short - Black Dahlia

In this episode, we dive into one of America’s most haunting and enduring true-crime mysteries—the murder of Elizabeth Short, forever immortalized in headlines as The Black Dahlia. We explore who Elizabeth really was beyond the sensationalism, the chilling details of her 1947 murder, and the tangled web of theories that continue to grip the world nearly eight decades later.
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References
Black Dahlia. (n.d.). Retrieved from FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia
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Lubin, R. (2025, January 19). Black Dahlia: the unsolved murder that transfixed Los Angeles. Retrieved from The Independent: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/elizabeth-short-black-dahlia-murder-suspect-b2682171.html
Ott, T. (2021, February 25). The Never Ending Mystery of the Black Dahlia Murder. Retrieved from Biography: https://www.biography.com/crime/black-dahlia-murder-mystery
Perez, G. M., & Cross, A. (2024, October 31). Her murder hasn't been solved for nearly 80 years. Why the Black Dahlia cases will never die. Retrieved from Laist: https://laist.com/news/la-history/why-the-black-dahlia-case-will-never-die
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The Stanley Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Estes Park, Colorado, The Stanley Hotel is known for its grand architecture, breathtaking mountain views — and spine-chilling ghost stories. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history behind one of America’s most iconic and haunted hotels. From its luxurious beginnings under inventor Freelan Oscar Stanley to its eerie connection with Stephen King’s The Shining, The Stanley Hotel has captured the imaginations of guests and ghost hunters alike for over a century.
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References
Black, B. (2025, April 22). The Nightmarish Story of Stanley Hotel: The Haunted Haven of Rocky Mountains, Colorado. Retrieved from American Ghost Stories: https://americanghoststories.com/rocky-mountain-ghost-stories/haunted-stanley-hotel-spectral-panorama
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O'Neill, R. (2023, August 9). 11 Creepy Things You Didn't Know About The Stanley Hotel. Retrieved from The Travel: https://www.thetravel.com/stanley-hotel-facts-ghost-creepy/
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