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**Criminal Mischief**

The Murder Chronicles is now CRIMINAL MISCHIEF with Carolyn and Branden. From the creative team that brought you The Shadow Girls and The Devil Within, hosts Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan team up to give you a double dose of true crime each and every week. First, Carolyn trains her investigative eye on the darkest corners of the human condition to bring you a weekly story that is terrifying and intriguing with the type of access that only a veteran journalist could achieve. Then Carolyn is joined by Branden for a weekly bonus episode to have a lively (and less professional…) discussion about the case. Criminal Mischief is sure to be your new true crime obsession. Go ahead… scratch the itch.

Latest Episodes:

E|178 Hollywood - Part Three: The Tipping Point Apr 07, 2026

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🎧 Criminal Mischief

Hollywood — Part Three: The Tipping Point

Seattle, early 1990s.

A city on the verge of explosion.

Not just crime… but culture.

Because while one man was perfecting the art of the bank heist—

An entire sound was redefining a generation.

🎸 In This Episode:

• The rise of Seattle’s grunge scene and its raw, unfiltered energy

• The parallel ascent of Hollywood—living louder, riskier, and closer to the edge

• Interviews with music industry insiders from the era, including executives tied to the indie label that first signed Nirvana

• How a city’s cultural explosion can blur the line between rebellion and recklessness

🌆 A City in Transition

Seattle wasn’t just changing—it was erupting.

Music, attitude, identity.

Everything felt possible.

And for Hollywood, that meant one thing:

👉 Go bigger.

💰 The Escalation

The robberies become more ambitious. The lifestyle more visible. The myth more dangerous.

Because at some point, the performance stops being controlled—

And starts taking over.

🤠 Bloodlines

Carolyn also traces a fascinating thread through history:

Hollywood’s connection to the American frontier through his great-uncle, Doc Scurlock.

A man who rode alongside Billy the Kid.

Outlaws separated by more than a century—

But connected by something harder to define.

Risk. Reputation. A willingness to live outside the rules.

🧠 The Collision

Grunge wasn’t polished. It wasn’t safe.

It was honest.

And in that environment, Hollywood didn’t just exist—

👉 He fit.

But as the music rose… so did the stakes.

🎯 The Takeaway

Every story has a moment where everything accelerates.

Where identity becomes momentum.

And momentum becomes something you can’t control.

This is that moment.

🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected

Follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube for full episodes and exclusive content.

📱 Socials

• Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod

• Instagram: @idesofaprilpod

• Instagram: @taboo_treasures

• YouTube: Evio Creative Network

• Website: eviocreative.com

🚨 Network Call to Action

Explore the full Evio Creative Network:

🎧 The Devil Within — where folklore meets documented reality 🏛️ The Ides of April — history’s most pivotal moments 🎤 Finding Me with Josh Wolf — daily growth, in real time 🕯️ Taboo Treasures — the dark stories behind rare artifacts

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🔥 Final CTA

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Because the most dangerous turning points…

Are the ones you don’t realize you’ve crossed until it’s too late.

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E|177 Hollywood - Part Two: Robin Hood and His Merry Men (Bonus) Apr 01, 2026

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🎧 Criminal Mischief

Hollywood — Part Two: Robin Hood and His Merry Men

He wasn’t just robbing banks.

He was building a life.

A mythology.

And for a while… it worked.

🌲 In This Episode:

• The construction of Hollywood’s legendary treehouse hideaway—part fortress, part fantasy

• The carefully curated image of a man living outside the rules… and loving every minute of it

• The relationships he built—and the romantic encounters that became part of his legend

💸 Money, Myth, and Momentum

The money started flowing.

Not quietly. Not cautiously.

But loudly.

Lavish spending. Big tips. A reputation for generosity—especially at his favorite restaurant.

To some, he looked like a criminal.

To others…

👉 He looked like a modern-day Robin Hood.

🧪 The Turn

But beneath the surface, something darker was taking hold.

Hollywood’s involvement in crystal meth production and distribution marked a turning point.

What had been controlled… became chaotic.

What had been strategic… became reckless.

And the lifestyle he was building began to depend on something far more volatile than bank heists.

👥 The Crew

Around him, a circle formed.

Not случайно.

These were people drawn to:

• The money

• The energy

• The danger

Friends who would soon become something else entirely:

👉 His heist crew.

🧠 The Takeaway

Every criminal story has a moment where it shifts.

From calculated… to careless. From controlled… to combustible.

This is that moment.

🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected

Follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube for full episodes and exclusive content.

📱 Socials

• Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod

• Instagram: @idesofaprilpod

• Instagram: @taboo_treasures

• YouTube: Evio Creative Network

• Website: eviocreative.com

🚨 Network Call to Action

Explore the full Evio Creative Network:

Follow, subscribe, and share your favorite episodes.

🔥 Final CTA

If this story pulled you in—share it.

Because the most dangerous transformations…

Are the ones you don’t see coming.

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E|177 Hollywood - Part Two: Robin Hood and His Merry Men Mar 31, 2026

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🎧 Criminal Mischief

Hollywood — Part Two: Robin Hood and His Merry Men

He wasn’t just robbing banks.

He was building a life.

A mythology.

And for a while… it worked.

🌲 In This Episode:

• The construction of Hollywood’s legendary treehouse hideaway—part fortress, part fantasy

• The carefully curated image of a man living outside the rules… and loving every minute of it

• The relationships he built—and the romantic encounters that became part of his legend

💸 Money, Myth, and Momentum

The money started flowing.

Not quietly. Not cautiously.

But loudly.

Lavish spending. Big tips. A reputation for generosity—especially at his favorite restaurant.

To some, he looked like a criminal.

To others…

👉 He looked like a modern-day Robin Hood.

🧪 The Turn

But beneath the surface, something darker was taking hold.

Hollywood’s involvement in crystal meth production and distribution marked a turning point.

What had been controlled… became chaotic.

What had been strategic… became reckless.

And the lifestyle he was building began to depend on something far more volatile than bank heists.

👥 The Crew

Around him, a circle formed.

Not случайно.

These were people drawn to:

• The money

• The energy

• The danger

Friends who would soon become something else entirely:

👉 His heist crew.

🧠 The Takeaway

Every criminal story has a moment where it shifts.

From calculated… to careless. From controlled… to combustible.

This is that moment.

🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected

Follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube for full episodes and exclusive content.

📱 Socials

• Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod

• Instagram: @idesofaprilpod

• Instagram: @taboo_treasures

• YouTube: Evio Creative Network

• Website: eviocreative.com

🚨 Network Call to Action

Explore the full Evio Creative Network:

Follow, subscribe, and share your favorite episodes.

🔥 Final CTA

If this story pulled you in—share it.

Because the most dangerous transformations…

Are the ones you don’t see coming.

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E|176 Hollywood — Part One: It's In the Blood Mar 24, 2026

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🎧 Criminal MischiefHollywood — Part One: It's In the Blood

Every great criminal story starts the same way:

Not with the crime… But with the person.

🎭 Who Was “Hollywood”?

Before the disguises, before the headlines, before the name Hollywood became synonymous with one of the most unusual bank robbers in Seattle history—there was a past.

And it’s stranger than you think.

Known for his theatrical style, calculated confidence, and almost surreal approach to robbery, Hollywood didn’t just commit crimes—

He performed them.

But in Part One, we go back to the beginning.

To the early years. To the influences. To the decisions that slowly shaped a life that would eventually blur the line between crime… and spectacle.

🌊 From the Mainland to Hawaii

Before Seattle, there was Hawaii.

A place that offered reinvention—but also introduced new connections, new influences, and a different kind of mythology.

Because this isn’t just a story about a bank robber.

It’s a story about identity.

About how far someone is willing to go to become something else entirely.

🕰️ A Connection to the Old West?

In one of the most unexpected turns, this episode explores a claimed connection to Josiah Scherlock—a name tied to the orbit of Billy the Kid.

Whether legend, lineage, or something in between, the association adds a layer of myth to an already unusual story.

Because sometimes, the past doesn’t stay buried.

Sometimes—it gets rewritten.

🧠 What This Episode Explores

Hollywood’s early life and formative influences
His time in Hawaii and the identity shift that began there
The origins of his theatrical approach to crime
The strange and debated connection to Old West outlaw history
How myth, performance, and reality begin to blur

🎯 The Takeaway

Before the robberies… there was a story.

And like all good stories, it didn’t begin with certainty.

It began with questions.

Follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss Part Two.

🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected

📱 Socials

Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod (if active, otherwise remove)
Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod
YouTube: Evio Creative Network
Website: eviocreative.com

🚨 Call to Action

If this episode hooked you—share it.

Because Part One is just the beginning.

And where this story goes next…

You won’t see coming.

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E|176 Hollywood, Part One: It's In the Blood Mar 24, 2026

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🎧 Criminal MischiefHollywood — Part One: Origins

Every great criminal story starts the same way:

Not with the crime…
But with the person.

🎭 Who Was “Hollywood”?

Before the disguises, before the headlines, before the name Hollywood became synonymous with one of the most unusual bank robbers in Seattle history—there was a past.

And it’s stranger than you think.

Known for his theatrical style, calculated confidence, and almost surreal approach to robbery, Hollywood didn’t just commit crimes—

He performed them.

But in Part One, we go back to the beginning.

To the early years.
To the influences.
To the decisions that slowly shaped a life that would eventually blur the line between crime… and spectacle.

🌊 From the Mainland to Hawaii

Before Seattle, there was Hawaii.

A place that offered reinvention—but also introduced new connections, new influences, and a different kind of mythology.

Because this isn’t just a story about a bank robber.

It’s a story about identity.

About how far someone is willing to go to become something else entirely.

🕰️ A Connection to the Old West?

In one of the most unexpected turns, this episode explores a claimed connection to Josiah Scherlock—a name tied to the orbit of Billy the Kid.

Whether legend, lineage, or something in between, the association adds a layer of myth to an already unusual story.

Because sometimes, the past doesn’t stay buried.

Sometimes—it gets rewritten.

🧠 What This Episode Explores

Hollywood’s early life and formative influences
His time in Hawaii and the identity shift that began there
The origins of his theatrical approach to crime
The strange and debated connection to Old West outlaw history
How myth, performance, and reality begin to blur

🎯 The Takeaway

Before the robberies… there was a story.

And like all good stories, it didn’t begin with certainty.

It began with questions.

Follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss Part Two.

🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected

📱 Socials

Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod (if active, otherwise remove)
Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod
YouTube: Evio Creative Network
Website: eviocreative.com

🚨 Call to Action

If this episode hooked you—share it.

Because Part One is just the beginning.

And where this story goes next…

You won’t see coming.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E|175 EVIO Presents: The Shadow Girls (Bonus) Mar 10, 2026

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Today we revisit episode one of The Shadow Girls, the groundbreaking series from Carolyn Ossorio that chronicles the Green River Killer. We have a major announcement related to the series that will be covered in our BONUS EPISODE... so stay tuned. 🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW If you’re enjoying the show, make sure you’re following the entire Evio Creative lineup wherever you get your podcasts — The Devil Within, The Ides of April, Criminal Mischief, Taboo Treasures, Finding Me with Josh Wolf, and more — so you never miss a new episode. ⭐ RATE & REVIEW Ratings and reviews genuinely help independent shows grow. If you have a moment, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more than you think, and yes… we read them. 📺 WATCH & SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE You can now watch full video episodes, clips, and exclusives from all Evio Creative shows on YouTube. 👉 Subscribe to Evio Creative on YouTube and turn on notifications so you don’t miss new drops across the network. 📲 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL Follow for updates, visuals, and behind-the-scenes content: • @thedevilwithinpod • @idesofaprilpod • @eviocreative • @findingmewithjoshwolf (Instagram, TikTok & Facebook) 🌐 VISIT THE NETWORK Explore all of our shows, projects, and upcoming releases at ⁠eviocreative.com⁠ ✉️ GET IN TOUCH Have a story, tip, correction, or something you think we should cover? Email us at ⁠info@eviocreative.com⁠ 🔁 SHARE THE SHOW If you know someone who loves true crime, history, horror, or stories that refuse to let go — share the episode. Word of mouth keeps this network alive. 💼 SPONSORS 🛋️ RULA Online therapy that takes your insurance. Get matched with a licensed therapist today: 👉 ⁠http://www.rula.com/IDES⁠ 🧥 QUINCE Luxury essentials at affordable prices. Free shipping + 365-day returns: 👉 ⁠http://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF⁠ 📱 MINT MOBILE Premium wireless for just $15/month. Switch and get free shipping: 👉 ⁠www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN⁠ 🛰️ EXPRESSVPN Protect your data anywhere. Get up to 4 months free: 👉 ⁠http://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN⁠ 🌿 MOOD CBD and THC gummies shipped nationwide. 20% off with code DEVILWITHIN: 👉 ⁠http://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN⁠ 🐶 OLLIE DOG FOOD Real, fresh, human-grade meals for your dog. 60% off your first box: 👉 ⁠http://www.ollie.com/IDES⁠ 💰 MONARCH The only finance app you’ll ever need. 50% off your first year: 👉 ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/IDES

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E|175 EVIO Presents: The Shadow Girls Mar 10, 2026

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🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW

If you’re enjoying the show, make sure you’re following the entire Evio Creative lineup wherever you get your podcasts — The Devil Within, The Ides of April, Criminal Mischief, Taboo Treasures, Finding Me with Josh Wolf, and more — so you never miss a new episode.

⭐ RATE & REVIEW

Ratings and reviews genuinely help independent shows grow.

If you have a moment, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more than you think, and yes… we read them.

📺 WATCH & SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE

You can now watch full video episodes, clips, and exclusives from all Evio Creative shows on YouTube.

👉 Subscribe to Evio Creative on YouTube and turn on notifications so you don’t miss new drops across the network.

📲 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL

Follow for updates, visuals, and behind-the-scenes content:

• @thedevilwithinpod

• @idesofaprilpod

• @eviocreative

• @findingmewithjoshwolf (Instagram, TikTok & Facebook)

🌐 VISIT THE NETWORK

Explore all of our shows, projects, and upcoming releases at

eviocreative.com

✉️ GET IN TOUCH

Have a story, tip, correction, or something you think we should cover?

Email us at info@eviocreative.com

🔁 SHARE THE SHOW

If you know someone who loves true crime, history, horror, or stories that refuse to let go — share the episode.

Word of mouth keeps this network alive.

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Get matched with a licensed therapist today:

👉 http://www.rula.com/IDES

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Luxury essentials at affordable prices.

Free shipping + 365-day returns:

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Premium wireless for just $15/month.

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E|174 UPDATE! The Trial of Kouri Richins Mar 03, 2026

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Criminal Mischief

The Kouri Richins Trial: Grief, Image, and Allegations

The case of Kouri Richins first captured national attention for its emotional narrative — a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book about grief to help her young sons cope with the sudden death of their father.

Now, as the case moves through the courts, prosecutors are presenting a very different story.

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio breaks down the latest developments in the ongoing trial, examining the evidence, the timeline, and the troubling questions surrounding the death of Eric Richins.

Because behind the public image of loss and healing, investigators say there may have been something far more calculated at work.

Charges Against Kouri Richins

• Aggravated murder in connection with the death of her husband, Eric Richins

• Attempted aggravated murder related to a prior alleged poisoning attempt

• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute

• Mortgage fraud and financial crimes connected to alleged efforts to secure loans and financial gain

Key Allegations Prosecutors Are Presenting

• Eric Richins died from a lethal dose of fentanyl

• Investigators allege Kouri obtained the drugs through an acquaintance

• Evidence suggests a prior incident in which Eric became ill after consuming a drink prepared by Kouri

• Financial records indicating significant debt, insurance policies, and real estate pressures

• Digital evidence and witness testimony related to the acquisition of fentanyl

The defense maintains Kouri’s innocence, and the case remains ongoing as both sides present their arguments.

In this episode:

• The timeline leading up to Eric Richins’ death

• The prosecution’s theory of motive and planning

• What investigators say changed the case from tragedy to homicide

• The legal strategy unfolding in court

• Why this case continues to draw national attention

Because sometimes the most powerful stories aren’t the ones told publicly.

They’re the ones that emerge when investigators start asking harder questions.

If today’s episode stayed with you:

⭐ Follow and subscribe to Criminal Mischief so you don’t miss new episodes

📝 Leave a review or comment — it helps others discover the show

📲 Share this episode with someone who follows major true crime cases

🎙️ And remember: in many investigations, the truth doesn’t begin with what people say — it begins with what the evidence refuses to ignore.

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E|174 UPDATE! The Trial of Kouri Richins (Bonus) Mar 03, 2026

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Criminal Mischief The Kouri Richins Trial: Grief, Image, and Allegations The case of Kouri Richins first captured national attention for its emotional narrative — a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book about grief to help her young sons cope with the sudden death of their father. Now, as the case moves through the courts, prosecutors are presenting a very different story. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio breaks down the latest developments in the ongoing trial, examining the evidence, the timeline, and the troubling questions surrounding the death of Eric Richins. Because behind the public image of loss and healing, investigators say there may have been something far more calculated at work. Charges Against Kouri Richins • Aggravated murder in connection with the death of her husband, Eric Richins • Attempted aggravated murder related to a prior alleged poisoning attempt • Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute • Mortgage fraud and financial crimes connected to alleged efforts to secure loans and financial gain Key Allegations Prosecutors Are Presenting • Eric Richins died from a lethal dose of fentanyl • Investigators allege Kouri obtained the drugs through an acquaintance • Evidence suggests a prior incident in which Eric became ill after consuming a drink prepared by Kouri • Financial records indicating significant debt, insurance policies, and real estate pressures • Digital evidence and witness testimony related to the acquisition of fentanyl The defense maintains Kouri’s innocence, and the case remains ongoing as both sides present their arguments. In this episode: • The timeline leading up to Eric Richins’ death • The prosecution’s theory of motive and planning • What investigators say changed the case from tragedy to homicide • The legal strategy unfolding in court • Why this case continues to draw national attention Because sometimes the most powerful stories aren’t the ones told publicly. They’re the ones that emerge when investigators start asking harder questions. If today’s episode stayed with you: ⭐ Follow and subscribe to Criminal Mischief so you don’t miss new episodes 📝 Leave a review or comment — it helps others discover the show 📲 Share this episode with someone who follows major true crime cases 🎙️ And remember: in many investigations, the truth doesn’t begin with what people say — it begins with what the evidence refuses to ignore.

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E|173 A Modern Day Cain and Abel (Bonus) Feb 24, 2026

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Criminal Mischief

The Caneiro Family Murders

In December of 2018, a quiet New Jersey community was shaken by a crime so brutal — and so personal — that it seemed almost impossible to understand.

At the center of it all was a family.

And the man who should have been their closest ally.

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we examine the shocking case of Paul Caneiro, who was ultimately convicted of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, and their two children — and then setting fire to their home in an attempt to destroy the evidence.

What began as a suspicious house fire quickly unfolded into something far darker.

Investigators discovered that the victims — Keith Caneiro, his wife Jennifer, and their children Jesse and Sophia — had been killed before the fire was set. The case soon led authorities to Keith’s brother, Paul, whose own home had burned earlier that same day under equally suspicious circumstances.

As the investigation deepened, a disturbing picture emerged:

• Financial disputes and business tensions between the brothers

• A staged arson designed to create an alibi

• Surveillance footage, digital evidence, and forensic findings that contradicted Paul’s claims

• A calculated timeline that prosecutors argued showed planning, motive, and execution

The case would culminate in a high-profile trial, where the prosecution laid out a chilling theory: this was not a crime of impulse, but a deliberate act rooted in resentment, financial pressure, and personal grievance.

In this episode:

• The timeline of December 20, 2018

• The discovery of the victims and the fire scene

• How investigators connected the two house fires

• The business and financial tensions between the brothers

• Key evidence presented at trial

• The verdict and sentencing of Paul Caneiro

Because sometimes the most devastating crimes don’t come from strangers.

They come from inside the family.

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