

Crime Salad
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Truth. Awareness. Accountability.
Crime Salad is a top-ranked true crime podcast hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky. Each week, they deliver in-depth coverage of real crime stories, unsolved cases, missing persons, and criminal investigations that demand closer attention.
With careful research and thoughtful storytelling, they examine the evidence, the timelines, and the systemic failures that shape each case. From cold cases and suspicious deaths to wrongful convictions and domestic violence tragedies, Crime Salad focuses on facts over speculation and victims over sensationalism.
Their mission is simple: uncover the truth, promote accountability, and keep the focus where it belongs: on the lives affected and the justice still sought.
If you’re looking for a true crime podcast that values integrity, depth, and clarity, you’re in the right place.
Crime Salad is a top-ranked true crime podcast hosted by husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky. Each week, they deliver in-depth coverage of real crime stories, unsolved cases, missing persons, and criminal investigations that demand closer attention.
With careful research and thoughtful storytelling, they examine the evidence, the timelines, and the systemic failures that shape each case. From cold cases and suspicious deaths to wrongful convictions and domestic violence tragedies, Crime Salad focuses on facts over speculation and victims over sensationalism.
Their mission is simple: uncover the truth, promote accountability, and keep the focus where it belongs: on the lives affected and the justice still sought.
If you’re looking for a true crime podcast that values integrity, depth, and clarity, you’re in the right place.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 44min
Crossing Paths with a Monster - Sierah Joughin
In a small town that prided itself on tight-knit community bonds, the murder of Sierah Joughin sent shockwaves through the hearts of its residents. A vibrant young woman with a promising future ahead, her tragic and untimely death exposed the darkness lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly idyllic place. Sierah Jougin was riding her bike along a rural road when she crossed paths with a monster just a half-mile from home.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 38min
Emma Walker: Dangerously Obsessive
Join Ashley and Ricky as they discuss a case that occurred in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the fall of 2016. While they believed they were doing everything in their power to keep their 16-year-old daughter safe and away from her possessive 18-year-old boyfriend, Emma Walker's parents were shocked to learn of her murder the following morning. In this case, a family's attempt to shield their high school-age daughter from her ex-boyfriend is highlighted, along with patterns of coercive control that ultimately resulted in Emma's death.
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The 3 Stages of a Dangerously Obsessive Ex by Joni E Johnson:
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Oct 25, 2023 • 28min
The Murder of Brenda Powell
This week, we take a look at a homicide that caught everyone by surprise. A murder that makes us wonder how someone could be capable of such a terrible act This story takes us to Akron, Ohio, where a family of four lives a very traditional American life. Steven and Brenda are the parents of two teenage children, Sydney and her brother, Andrew. This was your typical family: both parents worked, the kids who were now off to college - got good grades, and they got a chance to go on vacation in the summer, whether it was to Disney or the beach. They had a 529 plan set up to cover tuition costs. The road is open to possibilities for their children's future. The kids would most likely follow their parents footprints and continue with the same tradition.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 32min
Cold Injustice: Justice for Shannon Graves
In the heart-wrenching case of Shannon Graves' murder, a young woman's life was tragically cut short, leaving her family and friends devastated. This gripping true crime story captivates readers as we delve into the details of the crime, the investigation that followed, and the quest for justice that continues to this day.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 44min
The Crystal Rogers Case: A Mysterious Disappearance and the Quest for Justice
In the quaint, seemingly peaceful town of Bardstown, Kentucky, lurks a string of mysterious and of unsolved mysteries. Join us as we examine the suspicious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. In this episode we will go over the details which includes a much needed arrest, and the power of a small community as a family desperately and tirelessly fights for justice to be served.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 42min
Throwback for DVAM- Covid Alibi - Gretchen Anthony
It's DVAM (Domestic Abuse Awareness Month) this October, so we have a throwback for you this week.
In March of 2020, Gretchen Anthony began sending texts to family and friends telling them she had tested positive for Covid-19. There was still so much unknown about the virus as the entire world began shutting down. Her family became highly concerned when they couldn’t get her on the phone. Many of the texts from Gretchen were filled with poor spelling and grammar. Then she stopped sharing her phone location with her 12 year old daughter. The last text anyone received from Gretchen said she was being transferred to a CDC covid site and would be placed on a ventilator, unable to communicate. After a welfare check at her home by law enforcement, it became clear that someone was using Covid as an alibi to cover up a horrific crime.
Join us as we retell this story on Crime Salad where we examine a mind unraveling into paranoia ending in a senseless death of a beloved, Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend, Gretchen Anthony.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 13min
Side Salad Monthly Minisode 1
Minisode Topics: Murder Confession in Song Form Escaped Prisoner in Pennsylvania: At Large Wrongful Incarceration: Death Row Prisoner Released
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Sep 28, 2023 • 42min
Moms of Truth - Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant
On this episode of Crime Salad, we pull back the curtain on a Mormon family vlogger whose wholesome online persona masked a disturbing reality. This viral story has many wondering how a person with millions of followers could hide the cruelty that was taking place behind the scenes. A self-help cult, a Mormon guru, and shameless abuse define a story that is dominating everyones “for you page.” Today, we are going to discuss the downfall of Ruby Franke and her cultish entanglement with Jodi Hildebrandt.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 43min
The Disappearance of Suzanne Morphew: Part II
Last week, we began to discuss the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew, and wow, was that an unbelievable episode. Before we dive into all of the new developments, and what Suzanne’s family was really thinking behind the scenes, let’s review the facts of the case, because we know this one was a doozy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 49min
The Disappearance of Suzanne Morphew: Part I
In this episode, we explore the case that elevated Maysville, CO into the spotlight, a case that has stumped investigators year after year. Each piece of evidence gathered by law enforcement has left investigators with more questions than answers. A case defined by shocking texts, absurd alibis, and a spy pen, today, I will take you, and Ricky, through a mysterious disappearance that has everyone asking, What really happened to Suzanne Morphew? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


