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True Crime Garage

True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life Mysteries
Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand.
Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries. Whether it’s an unsolved disappearance, a cold case, or the dark psychology behind serial killers, True Crime Garage invites you to think, question, and engage like a true armchair detective.
Why Listen?
Perfect for mystery lovers and true crime enthusiasts, True Crime Garage combines in-depth research, thoughtful discussion, and just the right dose of humor. With a massive archive of episodes, there’s something for everyone—from lifelong fans to new listeners discovering the world of true crime storytelling.
The only rule: don’t litter—and don’t take yourself too seriously. Nic and the Captain sure don’t.
Explore Gripping True Crime Cases
Missing Persons
Maura Murray • Brandon Lawson • Asha Degree • William Tyrrell • Emma Fillipoff • Brian Shaffer • Jaliek Rainwalker • Madeleine McCann • Jennifer Kesse
Unsolved Mysteries
Mitrice Richardson • Kendrick Johnson • JonBenét Ramsey • The Delphi Murders • O.J. Simpson • The Tylenol Murders • Elisa Lam • Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon • The West Memphis Three • Amy Mihaljevic
Infamous Serial Killers
The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) • Zodiac Killer • Ted Bundy • Ivan Milat (The Backpacker Killer) • BTK (Dennis Rader) • John Wayne Gacy • Jeffrey Dahmer • Edmund Kemper • Ed Gein
Solved Cases
Chris Watts • The Unabomber • John Lennon • Scott Peterson • Son of Sam • Columbine • Sidney Teerhuis-Moar (Room 309) • Kenneka Jenkins • Rae Carruth
Pour yourself a drink and join the garage each week—where the cases are cold, the stories are hot, and the conversation never ends.

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Tipp City Murder /// Part 1 /// 910 Mar 04, 2026

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Tipp City Murder /// Part 1 /// 910

Part 1 of 2

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Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived.

According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive.

Beer of the Week - Super Crisp Lager by Great Northern Brewing Company

Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps

True Crime Garage Presents: Brian Shaffer – 20 Years Missing

Join True Crime Garage for a special live event marking 20 years since the disappearance of Brian Shaffer — a case that continues to captivate investigators and the public alike.

Location: BrewDog – Canal Winchester Date: April 18th Doors Open: 4:00 PM Event Starts: 5:00 PM

This powerful evening will feature a discussion panel with investigators who have worked on Brian’s case. Attendees will hear insights into the investigation, case developments, and ongoing efforts to seek answers in one of Ohio’s most puzzling missing person cases.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Porch Light Project, supporting investigative efforts and advocacy for missing persons cases.

Come together with the True Crime Garage community to remember Brian, support continued investigation, and help raise awareness for missing persons.

Tickets available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com - click on Live Events

Come enjoy a Drink with the Boys and support a great cause. Cheers Mates

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Chicken Pot Killer ////// 909 Feb 25, 2026

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Chicken Pot Killer ////// 909

Part 1 of 1

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On May 23rd 2016, police responded to a flat where a dead young woman was found by her family. The evidence found at the scene proved this to be a homicide. Police were able to quickly recover CCTV footage from building where the victim had lived alone. The footage showed a man on his way to murder 26 year old Nikki Collingbourne. Next to Nikki's body detectives located fragments of the now infamous murder weapon.

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Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5

True Crime Garage Presents: Brian Shaffer – 20 Years Missing

Join True Crime Garage for a special live event marking 20 years since the disappearance of Brian Shaffer — a case that continues to captivate investigators and the public alike.

Location: BrewDog – Canal Winchester Date: April 18th Doors Open: 4:00 PM Event Starts: 5:00 PM

This powerful evening will feature a discussion panel with investigators who have worked on Brian’s case. Attendees will hear insights into the investigation, case developments, and ongoing efforts to seek answers in one of Ohio’s most puzzling missing person cases.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Porch Light Project, supporting investigative efforts and advocacy for missing persons cases.

Come together with the True Crime Garage community to remember Brian, support continued investigation, and help raise awareness for missing persons.

Tickets available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com - click on Live Events

Come enjoy a Drink with the Boys and support a great cause. Cheers Mates

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 6 Feb 18, 2026

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 6

Part 6 of 6

Episode:908

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709

ViCAP Alert# 2006-06-01 - vicap@leo.gov

Please join us at BrewDog in Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a fundraising event for Ohio cases like Brian’s. Tickets are available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Proceeds go to The Porchlight Project, supporting Law Enforcement and Families of Cold Cases here in Ohio.

If you like the show please consider subscribing/ following and please leave a positive review so that other can find and enjoy True Crime Garage.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 5 Feb 18, 2026

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 5

Part 5 of 6

Episode:907

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709

ViCAP Alert# 2006-06-01 - vicap@leo.gov

Please join us at BrewDog in Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a fundraising event for Ohio cases like Brian’s. Tickets are available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Proceeds go to The Porchlight Project, supporting Law Enforcement and Families of Cold Cases here in Ohio.

If you like the show please consider subscribing/ following and please leave a positive review so that other can find and enjoy True Crime Garage.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// CCTV Footage /// Part 4 Feb 11, 2026

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// CCTV Footage /// Part 4

Part 4 of 6

Episode:906

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709

ViCAP Alert# 2006-06-01 - vicap@leo.gov

Please join us at BrewDog in Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a fundraising event for Ohio cases like Brian’s. Tickets are available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Proceeds go to The Porchlight Project, supporting Law Enforcement and Families of Cold Cases here in Ohio.

If you like the show please consider subscribing/ following and please leave a positive review so that other can find and enjoy True Crime Garage.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Tips /// Part 3 Feb 11, 2026

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Tips /// Part 3

Part 3 of 6

Episode:905

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709

ViCAP Alert# 2006-06-01 - vicap@leo.gov

Please join us at BrewDog in Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a fundraising event for Ohio cases like Brian’s. Tickets are available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Proceeds go to The Porchlight Project, supporting Law Enforcement and Families of Cold Cases here in Ohio.

If you like the show please consider subscribing/ following and please leave a positive review so that other can find and enjoy True Crime Garage.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 2 Feb 11, 2026

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 2

Part 2 of 6

Episode: 904

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358

Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709

ViCAP Alert# 2006-06-01 - vicap@leo.gov

Please join us at BrewDog in Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a fundraising event for Ohio cases like Brian’s. Tickets are available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Proceeds go to The Porchlight Project, supporting Law Enforcement and Families of Cold Cases here in Ohio.

If you like the show please consider subscribing/ following and please leave a positive review so that other can find and enjoy True Crime Garage.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 1 Feb 11, 2026

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 1

Part 1 of 6

Episode:903

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006. His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or aedwards@columbuspolice.org

Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709

ViCAP Alert# 2006-06-01 - vicap@leo.gov

Please join us at BrewDog in Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a fundraising event for Ohio cases like Brian’s. Tickets are available on our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Proceeds go to The Porchlight Project, supporting Law Enforcement and Families of Cold Cases here in Ohio.

If you like the show please consider subscribing/ following and please leave a positive review so that other can find and enjoy True Crime Garage.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

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Nancy Guthrie Missing ////// 902 Feb 07, 2026

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Nancy Guthrie Missing ////// 902

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On February 1, 2026 someone removed 84 year old Nancy Guthrie from her home. Several ransom communications have been sent to the media and to the family. Today we go through what is known and the questions that remain. There is a $50k reward for information leading to Nancy’s location. Nancy is a caucasian female, 5’4” tall, 150 pounds, with Brown hair and Blue eyes. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona on the night of January 31, 2006. If you have information concerning this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record. Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.

True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage

Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend. Be good, be kind, and don’t litter!

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Brandon Swanson /// Missing /// Part 3 Feb 05, 2026

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Brandon Swanson /// Missing /// Part 3

Part 3 of 3

Original Release: 9-2-2019

In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history.

After attending a small gathering with friends, Brandon called his parents in the early morning hours to report that he had accidentally driven his car into a ditch. Believing he was near the town of Lynd, Minnesota, Brandon stayed on the phone with his father while attempting to walk toward distant town lights for help. What followed was a chilling and unforgettable moment. During the call, Brandon suddenly exclaimed, “Oh, shit!” before the line abruptly went silent. He was never heard from again.

In this episode, True Crime Garage carefully examines the timeline of Brandon Swanson’s final movements, the extensive search efforts across treacherous farmland and waterways, and the investigative challenges that have left this case unsolved for nearly two decades. Nic and the Captain also discuss the lasting impact Brandon’s disappearance has had on his family and how the case led to the creation of Brandon’s Law, which changed missing persons reporting procedures in Minnesota.

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