Small Town Murder

James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman
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Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 13min

#560 - Solving A Murder Puzzle - Chicopee, Massachusetts

This week, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, who could have brutally killed a happy, bubbly, very cool young woman in her own home? It's a mystery, but detectives have DNA, some very small shoe prints, and a name, written on a white board to go on. When a suspect is found, he has many different stories to tell, including one that has him risk his life to save hers. But it's all a lie, and the only question is, will the jury believe any of it?? Along the way, we find out that central Massachusetts LOVES kielbasa, that having a famous name won't get you a great job, and that when your DNA is under a victim's fingernails, you better have a pretty good explanation!! New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Jan 2, 2025 • 2h 45min

#559 - Be My Baby - Keokuk, Iowa

This week, in Keokuk, Iowa, it's absolute madness, when a woman & her baby son disappear. Her car is found, but no sign of the pair. Then, some very strange events take place, and the baby is found safe & sound, in a completely unexpected place. This unravels one of the most insane tales that could exist, filled with murder & one person's lies, stories, and outright head shaking craziness!! Along the way, we find out that no bands want to play The Dam Festival, that if you're told that your wife gave birth in the bathtub, while you were at work, maybe you should question it, and that fake a pregnancy once, shame on you, fake a pregnancy twice... New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Dec 28, 2024 • 1h 10min

#558 - Helping Mom With Murder - Grovetown, Georgia

In Grovetown, Georgia, a shocking murder unveils a twisted web of betrayal involving a mother and son plotting a gruesome crime to facilitate an affair. The hosts explore the chilling turn from suburban life to chaos, highlighting how close-knit communities react to sudden violence. They delve into the psychological manipulation behind the crime and discuss the emotional fallout for families caught in the turmoil. Humor intersperses the dark narrative, revealing the complexities of human nature and the impact of crime on local dynamics.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 2h 47min

#557 - Suburban Ax Murder Mystery - Brighton, New York

A brutal ax murder in Brighton, New York, shakes a seemingly peaceful suburban neighborhood, leading detectives on a wild chase for the truth. As suspicions shift from a violent neighbor to the victim's mild-mannered husband, a series of bizarre twists unfold. The hosts mix humor with chilling anecdotes, exploring Brighton's quirky history and the local Erotic Arts Festival. Throughout, they delve into the perplexing dynamics of justice and family secrets intertwined with tragic events, leaving listeners guessing till the end.
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Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 13min

#556 - Incurably Crazy Killer - Lewiston, Idaho

This week, in Lewiston, Idaho, a wild scene emerges, when a man is found beheaded by a co-worker. The only suspect had already left to check himself into a hospital, claiming that his name was "Dump Truck", and that he heard voices telling him to kill "the mark of the beast"! That's not even the craziest thing he says, but the question remains... just how disturbed is this guy?? Along the way, we find out that Idaho views vary from pristine valleys, to composting plants, that you never know what voices are in some people's heads, and that when you decapitate someone, you don't get to pick your prison sentence!! New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Dec 19, 2024 • 2h 43min

#555 - Murder On The Trail - Pearisburg, Virginia

In a chilling tale from Pearisburg, Virginia, a notorious liar turns into a brutal murderer, attacking hikers in shocking fashion. The aftermath unveils a community on edge and hints at disturbing 'Satanic' writings. Comedic interludes explore the quirks of small-town life, like scarecrows that don’t scare. As the investigation unfolds, unsettling encounters with suspicious locals add tension. Unexpected discoveries and quirky real estate details round out this gripping yet quirky true crime narrative.
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Dec 14, 2024 • 1h 12min

#554 - Murky Murder Motives - Fort Pierce, Florida

This week, in Fort Pierce, Florida, a missing attorney has a lot of enemies, but when he's found in a hurricane shelter, burned with acid, it seems like a true mystery. Then a woman, with a major criminal past, comes forward with a horrifying story of a truly awful murder, involving equal parts cruelty & stupidity. Will she be believed, or was she the real killer?? Along the way, we find out that oysters shooters pair well with local bands, that attorneys don't always follow the law, and that nothing that can be bought at a grocery store can completely burn a body away!! New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Dec 12, 2024 • 2h 54min

#553 - Dreaming Of Murder - Oak Park, Illinois

This week, in Oak Park, Illinois, a wild tale unfolds when woman is brutally murdered, in her apartment, leaving detectives with very few clues, until a bible college student neighbor comes forward with a story. He recalls having a vivid dream about the murder, at the exact time the murder was taking place. His dream is complete with some uncanny details that perfectly match the crime scene, including a symbolic position of the body. Is he the real killer? Along the way, we find out that a town's 50th festival should have better bands, that if you dream of murder, maybe keep it to yourself, and that DNA is a fantastic thing, when used correctly!! New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 12min

#552 - Too Many Dead Neighbors - Kerby, Oregon

This week, in Kerby, Oregon, a feud between neighbors boils over, when one of the neighbors ends the whole thing, by killing the other man. This is ruled self defense, so the man gets some new neighbors, who he doesn't like much better. Dogs barking, cats using a garden as a litterbox, giant lights, beamed into bedrooms, a property line dispute, chopped down trees, a junk pile, and a makeshift "fence from hell" cause murder to be the only solution. Who will survive the neighbor war?? Along the way, we find out that you can actually eat acorns, that it's very strange when no one can tell who's right, when people are arguing, and that kill one neighbor, shame on you, kill two neighbors... New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Dec 5, 2024 • 2h 40min

#551 - The Hammer Hands Killer - Yankton, South Dakota

This week, in Yankton, South Dakota, the discovery of a headless, handless, footless woman, on top of the ice, in a small river ends a massive search for a woman who vanished. She was last seen by her boyfriend, who has a lot of brain damage, and literally hammers nails into wood, with his bare hands. He also went on a 600 mile adventure, to the same place where the woman's body was found, while she was missing! Coincidence, or horribly cold blooded murder?? Along the way, we find out that frat boys maybe shouldn't write country songs, that it's actually physically possible to hammer nails with your hands, and that you don't cut the head off of a person that you didn't kill!! New episodes every Thursday! Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! Follow us on... twitter.com/@murdersmall facebook.com/smalltownpod instagram.com/smalltownmurder Also, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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