Criminal Mischief

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E|187 The Red Notebook (Bonus) Jun 23, 2026

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Criminal Mischief

The Murder of a CEO: The Luigi Mangione Case

On the morning of December 4, 2024, the chief executive officer of one of America's largest health insurance companies stepped onto a Manhattan sidewalk and was gunned down in what authorities would later describe as a targeted assassination.

The shooting shocked the nation.

The victim was a powerful healthcare executive whose company had become a lightning rod for criticism from patients, doctors, and advocacy groups frustrated by denied claims, rising costs, and the complexities of the American healthcare system.

But what happened next stunned investigators even more.

As police launched a nationwide manhunt, the alleged gunman—26-year-old Luigi Mangione—quickly became one of the most polarizing criminal suspects in recent memory. While law enforcement pursued a murder investigation, a growing online movement began portraying Mangione as something entirely different: a folk hero, an avenger, even a symbol of public anger toward an industry many Americans believe has failed them.

This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines the crime that ignited a national debate.

Who was Luigi Mangione?

What led authorities to identify him as the prime suspect?

What evidence connected him to the shooting?

And why did a murder case become a cultural flashpoint that exposed deep divisions in the way Americans view healthcare, corporate power, and justice itself?

Through court documents, investigative reporting, and the facts established by law enforcement, Carolyn separates the online mythology from the actual case, tracing the events leading up to the shooting, the nationwide search that followed, and the legal battle that continues to unfold.

This is not just the story of a homicide.

It's the story of a country arguing with itself.

Because sometimes the most revealing criminal cases aren't the ones that unite us in outrage.

They're the ones that force us to confront why some people feel outrage in the first place.

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E|187 The Red Notebook Jun 23, 2026

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Criminal Mischief

The Murder of a CEO: The Luigi Mangione Case

The shooting shocked the nation.

But what happened next stunned investigators even more.

This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines the crime that ignited a national debate.

Who was Luigi Mangione?

What led authorities to identify him as the prime suspect?

What evidence connected him to the shooting?

And why did a murder case become a cultural flashpoint that exposed deep divisions in the way Americans view healthcare, corporate power, and justice itself?

This is not just the story of a homicide.

It's the story of a country arguing with itself.

Because sometimes the most revealing criminal cases aren't the ones that unite us in outrage.

They're the ones that force us to confront why some people feel outrage in the first place.

Have thoughts on this case? Email us at mailto:info@eviocreative.com.

Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod TikTok: @criminalmischiefpod Facebook: @criminalmischiefpod

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E|186 Song Sung Blue (Bonus) Jun 16, 2026

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The Highers Brothers: Twenty-Five Years Stolen In 1987, a Detroit drug dealer was murdered. Within months, two brothers—Tommy and Raymond Highers—were convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in prison without parole. They maintained their innocence from the beginning. More than twenty years later, their convictions would be overturned in a case that exposed serious flaws in eyewitness testimony and the criminal justice system. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines one of Michigan’s most extraordinary wrongful conviction cases. The Highers brothers entered prison as teenagers and emerged decades later as middle-aged men, having spent more than 25 years incarcerated for a crime they say they never committed. Their road to freedom began in an unexpected place: social media. A Facebook conversation led investigators to witnesses whose accounts challenged the prosecution’s original case, setting in motion a legal battle that would ultimately unravel the convictions. Carolyn explores how eyewitness misidentification, investigative tunnel vision, and the slow pace of justice can alter lives forever. She traces the brothers’ journey from arrest to conviction, through years of appeals, and finally to exoneration—raising difficult questions about accountability, memory, and the cost of wrongful imprisonment. The Highers case has become a landmark example of how modern technology can aid old investigations and how justice, though delayed, can still prevail. But after decades behind bars, one question remains impossible to answer: How do you compensate someone for twenty-five lost years? Join Carolyn as she unpacks a story of resilience, redemption, and a justice system forced to confront its own mistakes. Have thoughts on this case? Email us at info@eviocreative.com. Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review—it helps others discover stories that still demand answers.

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E|186 Song Sung Blue Jun 16, 2026

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The Highers Brothers: Twenty-Five Years Stolen

In 1987, a Detroit drug dealer was murdered. Within months, two brothers—Tommy and Raymond Highers—were convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in prison without parole. They maintained their innocence from the beginning. More than twenty years later, their convictions would be overturned in a case that exposed serious flaws in eyewitness testimony and the criminal justice system.

This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines one of Michigan’s most extraordinary wrongful conviction cases. The Highers brothers entered prison as teenagers and emerged decades later as middle-aged men, having spent more than 25 years incarcerated for a crime they say they never committed.

Their road to freedom began in an unexpected place: social media. A Facebook conversation led investigators to witnesses whose accounts challenged the prosecution’s original case, setting in motion a legal battle that would ultimately unravel the convictions.

Carolyn explores how eyewitness misidentification, investigative tunnel vision, and the slow pace of justice can alter lives forever. She traces the brothers’ journey from arrest to conviction, through years of appeals, and finally to exoneration—raising difficult questions about accountability, memory, and the cost of wrongful imprisonment.

The Highers case has become a landmark example of how modern technology can aid old investigations and how justice, though delayed, can still prevail. But after decades behind bars, one question remains impossible to answer: How do you compensate someone for twenty-five lost years?

Join Carolyn as she unpacks a story of resilience, redemption, and a justice system forced to confront its own mistakes.

Have thoughts on this case? Email us at info@eviocreative.com.

Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review—it helps others discover stories that still demand answers.

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E|185 UPDATES! (Bonus) Jun 09, 2026

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Criminal Mischief: Case Updates — New Evidence, New Outcomes, New Questions On this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio revisits some of the most high-profile and disturbing cases she’s covered—bringing listeners up to speed with major developments, fresh audio, and new perspective. These aren’t rehashes. These are updates that change the story. The Gilgo Beach Murders — Rex Heuerman Sentenced One of the most chilling cases in modern true crime reaches a major milestone. Carolyn breaks down the sentencing of Rex Heuerman, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, examining what we now know, what remains unanswered, and what this moment means for the victims and their families. Featuring newly surfaced audio and commentary, this segment explores how a case that lingered for over a decade finally reached this stage—and what may still lie beneath the surface. Karen Read — Acquitted Again… But Not Finished After a second acquittal, Karen Read remains at the center of one of the most polarizing cases in recent memory. But this story isn’t over. With a civil lawsuit looming, Carolyn examines what comes next—legally, publicly, and personally. Through new interviews and analysis, this segment explores the divide between courtroom outcomes and public perception, and how a case can evolve even after a verdict is delivered. Brendan Banfield — Sentenced, But For How Long? The case of Brendan Banfield takes another turn as sentencing is handed down—but the story is far from settled. With an appeal already expected, Carolyn unpacks the legal strategy ahead, the potential vulnerabilities in the conviction, and what could come next. Featuring fresh audio and investigative insight, this segment highlights how even after sentencing, the fight over truth—and outcome—can continue. A New Layer to Familiar Stories Each of these cases has been covered before. But time changes things. New evidence surfaces. New voices emerge. And the story you thought you understood begins to shift. Listen & Follow Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you’re enjoying the show, take a moment to rate and review—it helps others discover these stories. Watch & Subscribe Full episodes and video content are available on the Evio Creative YouTube channel.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next. Join the Conversation Have thoughts on these cases?Tips? Stories we should cover? 📩 info@eviocreative.com

📲 Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod (or your preferred handle) Closing The story doesn’t end with a verdict. Sometimes—that’s where it really begins.

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E|185 UPDATES! Jun 09, 2026

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Criminal Mischief: Case Updates — New Evidence, New Outcomes, New Questions

On this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio revisits some of the most high-profile and disturbing cases she’s covered—bringing listeners up to speed with major developments, fresh audio, and new perspective.

These aren’t rehashes.

These are updates that change the story.

The Gilgo Beach Murders — Rex Heuerman Sentenced

One of the most chilling cases in modern true crime reaches a major milestone.

Carolyn breaks down the sentencing of Rex Heuerman, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, examining what we now know, what remains unanswered, and what this moment means for the victims and their families.

Featuring newly surfaced audio and commentary, this segment explores how a case that lingered for over a decade finally reached this stage—and what may still lie beneath the surface.

Karen Read — Acquitted Again… But Not Finished

After a second acquittal, Karen Read remains at the center of one of the most polarizing cases in recent memory.

But this story isn’t over.

With a civil lawsuit looming, Carolyn examines what comes next—legally, publicly, and personally.

Through new interviews and analysis, this segment explores the divide between courtroom outcomes and public perception, and how a case can evolve even after a verdict is delivered.

Brendan Banfield — Sentenced, But For How Long?

The case of Brendan Banfield takes another turn as sentencing is handed down—but the story is far from settled.

With an appeal already expected, Carolyn unpacks the legal strategy ahead, the potential vulnerabilities in the conviction, and what could come next.

Featuring fresh audio and investigative insight, this segment highlights how even after sentencing, the fight over truth—and outcome—can continue.

A New Layer to Familiar Stories

Each of these cases has been covered before.

But time changes things.

New evidence surfaces.

New voices emerge.

And the story you thought you understood begins to shift.

Listen & Follow

Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode.

If you’re enjoying the show, take a moment to rate and review—it helps others discover these stories.

Watch & Subscribe

Full episodes and video content are available on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next.

Join the Conversation

Have thoughts on these cases? Tips? Stories we should cover?

📩 info@eviocreative.com 📲 Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod (or your preferred handle)

Closing

The story doesn’t end with a verdict.

Sometimes—that’s where it really begins.

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E|184 Deadly Secrets (Bonus) Jun 02, 2026

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Criminal Mischief — The Murder of Jonathan Willett What happens when love turns into control… and control turns into something far more dangerous? In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines the brutal murder of Jonathan Willett at the hands of his former girlfriend, Devyn—a case that begins as a volatile breakup and escalates into a chilling act of violence that few saw coming… but many, in hindsight, recognize the warning signs of. Drawing from official interrogation recordings, court transcripts, and interviews with investigators, Carolyn reconstructs the final days leading up to the murder—uncovering a pattern of obsession, manipulation, and escalating tension that ultimately ended in tragedy. This is not just a story about one crime. It’s a portrait of domestic violence in its most insidious form—where control disguises itself as love, where warning signs are minimized or ignored, and where the line between emotional abuse and physical violence quietly disappears. In this episode, we explore: • The relationship between Jonathan and Devyn—and how it began to fracture • The behavioral patterns that signaled escalation • The moments leading up to the murder • Devyn’s interrogation—and what she chose to reveal • The prosecution’s case and courtroom revelations • The broader implications of domestic violence and coercive control Through firsthand accounts and documented evidence, Criminal Mischief brings listeners inside the investigation—step by step—allowing the truth to emerge not as speculation, but as something far more unsettling: A sequence of choices that, once set in motion, could not be undone. Because the most dangerous part of cases like this isn’t always the violence itself— It’s how predictable it can be… once you know where to look. Listen & Follow Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. Watch & Subscribe Full episodes available on YouTube: Evio Creative Contact info@eviocreative.com

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E|184 Deadly Secrets Jun 02, 2026

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Criminal Mischief — The Murder of Jonathan Willett

What happens when love turns into control… and control turns into something far more dangerous?

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines the brutal murder of Jonathan Willett at the hands of his former girlfriend, Devyn—a case that begins as a volatile breakup and escalates into a chilling act of violence that few saw coming… but many, in hindsight, recognize the warning signs of.

Drawing from official interrogation recordings, court transcripts, and interviews with investigators, Carolyn reconstructs the final days leading up to the murder—uncovering a pattern of obsession, manipulation, and escalating tension that ultimately ended in tragedy.

This is not just a story about one crime.

It’s a portrait of domestic violence in its most insidious form—where control disguises itself as love, where warning signs are minimized or ignored, and where the line between emotional abuse and physical violence quietly disappears.

In this episode, we explore:

• The relationship between Jonathan and Devyn—and how it began to fracture

• The behavioral patterns that signaled escalation

• The moments leading up to the murder

• Devyn’s interrogation—and what she chose to reveal

• The prosecution’s case and courtroom revelations

• The broader implications of domestic violence and coercive control

Through firsthand accounts and documented evidence, Criminal Mischief brings listeners inside the investigation—step by step—allowing the truth to emerge not as speculation, but as something far more unsettling:

A sequence of choices that, once set in motion, could not be undone.

Because the most dangerous part of cases like this isn’t always the violence itself—

It’s how predictable it can be… once you know where to look.

Listen & Follow

Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch & Subscribe

Full episodes available on YouTube: Evio Creative

Contact

info@eviocreative.com

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E|183 The Unravelling (Bonus) May 20, 2026

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🎧 Criminal Mischief

Episode: The Murdaugh Murders

A powerful name.

A quiet town.

And a story that unraveled everything.

⚖️ The Case

In this episode, Carolyn Ossorio takes you deep into the shocking murders tied to Alex Murdaugh—a once-prominent attorney from a legal dynasty in South Carolina.

What began as a tragic discovery quickly spiraled into one of the most complex and disturbing cases in recent memory.

📞 The 911 Call

It starts the way these stories often do:

A frantic call.

A husband claiming to have found his wife and son brutally murdered.

But even in those first moments…

Something doesn’t sit right.

🔍 The Investigation

As law enforcement begins to dig deeper, the narrative begins to shift.

• Timelines tighten

• Alibis fracture

• Financial crimes surface

And the man at the center of it all?

He’s no longer just the caller.

He’s the focus.

🎙️ Inside the Interrogation

Through police interviews and recorded interrogations, we hear the evolution:

👉 Confidence turning to contradiction 

👉 Control slipping into pressure 

👉 A story that can’t hold together

Because the more that’s uncovered…

The harder it becomes to explain.

🧾 The Evidence

Court records reveal a web far bigger than the murders themselves:

• Financial fraud

• Abuse of power

• A lifetime of manipulation

And at the center of it all:

A man who believed the system would protect him.

⚖️ The Trial

The courtroom becomes the final stage.

Where:

• Evidence meets narrative

• Emotion meets strategy

• And the truth—whatever it is—can’t hide forever

The verdict doesn’t just close a case.

It exposes a legacy.

🧠 The Takeaway

This isn’t just a murder story.

It’s about:

👉 Power 

👉 Control 

👉 And what happens when both begin to collapse

Because when someone builds a life on manipulation…

It doesn’t fall apart quietly.

🎧 Listen & Follow

👉 Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts 

📺 Watch on the Evio Creative YouTube Channel 

📱 Follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

Because the most dangerous people…

Aren’t the ones hiding in the shadows.

They’re the ones who think they own the light.

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E|183 The Unravelling May 20, 2026

Show notes

🎧 Criminal Mischief

Episode: The Murdaugh Murders

A powerful name.

A quiet town.

And a story that unraveled everything.

⚖️ The Case

In this episode, Carolyn Ossorio takes you deep into the shocking murders tied to Alex Murdaugh—a once-prominent attorney from a legal dynasty in South Carolina.

What began as a tragic discovery quickly spiraled into one of the most complex and disturbing cases in recent memory.

📞 The 911 Call

It starts the way these stories often do:

A frantic call.

A husband claiming to have found his wife and son brutally murdered.

But even in those first moments…

Something doesn’t sit right.

🔍 The Investigation

As law enforcement begins to dig deeper, the narrative begins to shift.

• Timelines tighten

• Alibis fracture

• Financial crimes surface

And the man at the center of it all?

He’s no longer just the caller.

He’s the focus.

🎙️ Inside the Interrogation

Through police interviews and recorded interrogations, we hear the evolution:

👉 Confidence turning to contradiction 

👉 Control slipping into pressure 

👉 A story that can’t hold together

Because the more that’s uncovered…

The harder it becomes to explain.

🧾 The Evidence

Court records reveal a web far bigger than the murders themselves:

• Financial fraud

• Abuse of power

• A lifetime of manipulation

And at the center of it all:

A man who believed the system would protect him.

⚖️ The Trial

The courtroom becomes the final stage.

Where:

• Evidence meets narrative

• Emotion meets strategy

• And the truth—whatever it is—can’t hide forever

The verdict doesn’t just close a case.

It exposes a legacy.

🧠 The Takeaway

This isn’t just a murder story.

It’s about:

👉 Power 

👉 Control 

👉 And what happens when both begin to collapse

Because when someone builds a life on manipulation…

It doesn’t fall apart quietly.

🎧 Listen & Follow

👉 Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts 

📺 Watch on the Evio Creative YouTube Channel 

📱 Follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

Because the most dangerous people…

Aren’t the ones hiding in the shadows.

They’re the ones who think they own the light.

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