Criminal Mischief

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E|163 The Road Trip Dec 16, 2025

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CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

The Road Trip: Obsession, Interrogation, and the Performance of Innocence

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we examine one of the most disturbing and media-saturated murder cases of the 21st century: the killing of Travis Alexander by Jodi Arias.This is not a sensational retelling. It is a close, methodical look at how lies are constructed, how obsession curdles into violence, and how performance becomes strategy when the stakes are life and death.Using archival audio from Arias’s police interrogations and her own trial testimony, we trace the evolution of her story—from denial, to intrusion narratives, to self-defense—and examine how her voice, affect, and language shift as evidence tightens around her.

🔍 IN THIS EPISODE

• The RelationshipA volatile, secretive relationship built on control, jealousy, and emotional instability—and the warning signs that went ignored.

• The Crime SceneThe brutal killing of Travis Alexander in his Arizona home: the physical evidence, the timeline, and what investigators immediately knew did not add up.

• The Interrogation (Audio)We hear Jodi Arias in her own words—calm, cooperative, and eerily detached—as detectives methodically dismantle her early lies.

• The Camera & the WitnessHow Arias’s demeanor shifts once she understands she is being watched, recorded, and judged—and how performance becomes part of her defense.

• The Trial Testimony (Audio)From tearful recollections to graphic claims of self-defense, Arias takes the stand and attempts to reframe the narrative, moment by moment.

• Obsession on TrialWhat the case reveals about narcissism, coercive attachment, and the dangerous overlap between intimacy and entitlement

.🎧 FEATURED AUDIOThis episode includes archival interrogation footage audio and courtroom testimony excerpts used for educational and journalistic purposes, providing direct insight into the psychology of the accused.

⚖️ WHY THIS CASE STILL MATTERSThe Jodi Arias case isn’t just about guilt—it’s about how stories are told under pressure, how victims can be eclipsed by spectacle, and how true crime coverage itself can unintentionally reward performance.

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E|162 Criminal Mischief x Murder in the Rain: COLLAB - Part Two! Dec 11, 2025

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Fresh off a listening event in Vancouver, Washington, Carolyn and Branden can FINALLY discuss the latest developments in a fast moving case... our friends from Murder in the Rain were gracious enough to host us not hear show to discuss the murders of serial killer Warren Forrest and how the podcast Stolen Voices of Dole Valley could finally deliver the reckoning that he has avoided for more than 50 years.

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E|162 Criminal Mischief x Murder in the Rain: COLLAB - Part Two! Dec 09, 2025

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Carolyn and Branden sit down with the hosts of the Portland based true crime podcast Murder in the Rain to discuss Stolen Voices of Dole Valley (available wherever you get your podcasts), the gripping 9-part series that chronicles the crimes of Warren Forrest... the serial killer you've ever heard of and the victim stories you'll never forget.

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E|161 Criminal mischief X Murder in the Rain: COLLAB! Dec 02, 2025

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E|161 Criminal Mischief X Murder in the Rain: COLLAB! (BONUS) Dec 02, 2025

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🔪 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

“A Murder in the Rain x Criminal Mischief Crossover: Stolen Voices of Dole Valley”

This week on Criminal Mischief, we’re doing something special.

Our friends from the Portland-based true-crime podcast Murder in the Rain have been investigating a case that’s painfully close to home for us: the story at the center of Stolen Voices of Dole Valley, the narrative series Carolyn Ossorio and I created for the Lemonada Network about the crimes of Warren Forrest and the decades-long fight for answers.

As part of their two-episode deep dive into the case, Murder in the Rain invited Carolyn to join them for a conversation about:

• the missing girls of Dole Valley,

• the investigative breakthroughs that have emerged in just the last few months,

• the emotional toll of reporting on survivors and families,

• and the terrifying scope of Warren Forrest’s crimes — many of which are still unfolding in real time.

Today, we’re dropping their episode right into our feed.

If you’ve listened to Stolen Voices of Dole Valley, this will give you brand-new angles and context — including updated developments Carolyn and I have never discussed on air.

If you’re new to the case, this is an unflinching look at a predator who hid in plain sight for decades, the victims who were denied justice, and the investigators who refused to give up.

🎧 About Murder in the Rain

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Murder in the Rain is one of the region’s sharpest and most empathetic investigative true crime shows — combining deep research, survivor-first reporting, and a strong commitment to changing how these cases are discussed.

Their two-part series on the Dole Valley case is one of their best. We’re honored to share it here.

🔄 Where to Go From Here

When you're done listening:

• Check out Murder in the Rain wherever you get your podcasts

• Listen to the full Stolen Voices of Dole Valley series on the Lemonada Network

• Follow Carolyn Ossorio for updates on the ongoing investigation

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E|160 Karen Read UPDATE (Bonus) Nov 25, 2025

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RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES: The Karen Read Lawsuit After two high-profile trials, Karen Read was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Now she’s filed a 46-page lawsuit detailing what she believes really happened that night — and her claims are explosive: • Allegations of a coordinated cover-up • Possible conspiracy among local officials • Evidence she says was manipulated — or ignored • And a narrative that challenges everything the public thought they knew Carolyn breaks down the lawsuit, piece by piece, with her trademark clarity and investigative precision. If you’ve been following this story… you don’t want to miss this episode. 💬 SPONSOR LINKS • Quince — luxe essentials 👉 ⁠quince.com/MISCHIEF⁠ • Mint Mobile — wireless for $15/month 👉 ⁠mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN⁠ • ExpressVPN — secure your data everywhere 👉 ⁠expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN⁠ • MOOD — legal THC & CBD 👉 ⁠mood.com/DEVILWITHIN⁠ • Monarch Money — smarter finances 👉 ⁠monarch.com/IDES⁠ • Ollie — human-grade dog food 👉 ⁠ollie.com/IDES⁠

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E|160 Karen Read UPDATE! Nov 25, 2025

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RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES: The Karen Read Lawsuit

After two high-profile trials, Karen Read was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

Now she’s filed a 46-page lawsuit detailing what she believes really happened that night — and her claims are explosive:

• Allegations of a coordinated cover-up

• Possible conspiracy among local officials

• Evidence she says was manipulated — or ignored

• And a narrative that challenges everything the public thought they knew

Carolyn breaks down the lawsuit, piece by piece, with her trademark clarity and investigative precision.

If you’ve been following this story… you don’t want to miss this episode.

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E | 159 The Vanishing: REDUX Nov 18, 2025

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🔎 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — “THE

VANISHING: THE UNSOLVED MURDER

OF LINDSEY BAUM”

Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the cases that haunts her the most: the disappearance and murder

of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum from McCleary, Washington.

Her remains were found years later — but the case is still unsolved.

This week’s episode revisits:

• The original search effort

• Interviews that still gnaw at investigators

• The emotional temperature of the town as the years dragged on

• The evidence that should have led somewhere but didn’t• And why this case remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most heartbreaking mysteries

Carolyn is hoping this renewed attention sparks movement — or memory.

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E|159 The Vanishing: REDUX (Bonus) Nov 18, 2025

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🔎 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — “THE

VANISHING: THE UNSOLVED MURDER

OF LINDSEY BAUM”

Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the cases that haunts her the most: the disappearance and murder

of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum from McCleary, Washington.

Her remains were found years later — but the case is still unsolved.

This week’s episode revisits:

• The original search effort

• Interviews that still gnaw at investigators

• The emotional temperature of the town as the years dragged on

• The evidence that should have led somewhere but didn’t• And why this case remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most heartbreaking mysteries

Carolyn is hoping this renewed attention sparks movement — or memory.

If you or someone you know has new information, no matter how small:

👉 Email: ⁠info@eviocreative.com⁠

Cold cases move when people speak.

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E | 158 At Last... (Bonus) Nov 12, 2025

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🔥 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

🕵️‍♂️ AT LAST... The Arrest of Mark Anthony Russ: Justice for Tanya Frazier

🎙️ Guest: Retired Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger

Twenty-six years ago, thirteen-year-old Tanya Frazier vanished on her walk home in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. The next morning, her body was discovered in a wooded ravine, and the case quickly became one of the region’s most agonizing unsolved murders. Leads failed, suspects drifted into dead ends, and the investigation went cold while the community carried the weight of an unanswered crime.

Last week, the story changed.

Detectives arrested Mark Anthony Russ after modern forensic testing revealed a link that never existed in 1997. This is the kind of break investigators dream of: science catching up to violence.

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Branden Morgan sits down with retired homicide detective Cloyd Steiger. He spent decades inside interrogation rooms and crime scenes, and he understands exactly how cases like Tanya’s finally crack open. Steiger explains the role of forensic innovation, why some killers slip through for so long, and how investigators prepare for the moment a cold case suddenly heats back up.

This is the story of a heartbreaking crime, a forensic breakthrough, and a long-awaited step toward justice.

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