Clean Crime

In 2013, 21-year-old student Elisa Lam disappeared while staying at the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. Security footage showing her erratic behavior in an elevator went viral, and 19 days later her body was found in a rooftop water tank.Authorities ultimately ruled her death an accidental drowning with no signs of foul play, but the released video, questions about the rooftop hatch, her mental health and medication, and public theories left many unresolved questions and widespread debate.

Hosts Drew and Kimmie catch up on life before diving into the tragic disappearance of the McStay family, a recent California case that captured national attention.
The episode summarizes the 2010 disappearance, the years-long investigation, the 2013 discovery of remains in the Mojave Desert, and the subsequent arrest and conviction tied to the case.

This episode details the crimes of Herbert “Earthquake Man” Mullin, tracing his string of murders in Santa Cruz County, his claims of telepathic voices and religious delusions, and how investigators connected him to multiple victims.
We also examine his trial, questions of mental competency, the impact of psychiatric hospital closures on the case, and the outcome of his conviction and eventual death in custody.

Hosts Drew and Kimmie dive into a two-part episode on Herbert Mullin, nicknamed the "Earthquake Man," exploring his bright childhood, violent descent into schizophrenia, and the delusions that led to a string of murders in 1972–1973.
Part one covers Mullin’s background, his mental health struggles and drug use, and details two of the victims; part two will examine the remaining crimes and the aftermath.

In September 2003, 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot of Auburn, California, disappeared and was later found buried alive. 
The case exposed patterns of teen dating violence, led to community activism, and inspired "Justine's Law," which mandates dating violence prevention education in California high schools. The Vanderschoot family keeps her memory alive through a garden and public advocacy as parole reviews continue.

This episode traces Al "Scarface" Capone’s life: his Brooklyn childhood, rise under Johnny, domination of Chicago’s bootlegging era, and violent clashes like the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.
We cover how public image and violent power collided with legal pressure, his conviction for tax evasion, time in Atlanta and Alcatraz, his decline and death, and even the Alcatraz ghost stories tied to his banjo.

In this episode Drew and Kimmie recount the April 14, 2013 murders of Oliver “Chip” Northup Jr. and Claudia Maupin in Davis, California, profiling the victims, their role in the community, and the shock their deaths caused. They explore how 15‑year‑old Daniel William Marsh planned and confessed to the killings, his chilling lack of remorse, and the evidence and testimony that led to a 52‑years‑to‑life sentence.
The hosts also examine the wider fallout — the family’s anguish, a tragic related suicide, attempts to re‑try Marsh under changing juvenile laws, and ongoing questions about how the justice system handles violent juveniles.

Join Drew and Kimmie on their final episode of the Keddie Cabin Murders. From unbelievable but believable theories of coverups to no closure, this episode will leave listeners shocked!

This episode covers part two of the Keddie Cabin murders, focusing on the 2013 re‑investigation led by retired deputy-turned-PI Mike Gamberg and the chaotic, mishandled evidence left from the original 1981 inquiry. Unopened evidence bags, a missing case history log, and degraded DNA samples reveal major investigative failures.
New leads discussed include a 2016 discovery of a hammer matching a suspect's description, a Butte County dispatch recording about Tina Sharp's remains, a DNA match to a living person of interest, and a handwritten letter that reads like a possible confession. 

Hosts Drew and Kimmie return after a break to explore the Keddie Cabin murders, an unsolved quadruple homicide that rocked a tiny Northern California resort community in April 1981.
This episode introduces the Sharp and Smartt families, key suspects, and the initial crime scene details—bound victims, blunt-force trauma, and puzzling evidence pointing to premeditation.
Part one sets the stage for a three-part series that unpacks the case, the people involved, and unanswered questions that still haunt Keddie.