

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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Mar 29, 2023 • 30min
The Cleveland Strangler - Anthony Sowell Part 1
Anthony Sowell is a serial killer who was active in the Cleveland, Ohio area between 2007 and 2009. Sowell was arrested in 2009 after the police discovered the remains of eleven women in and around his house on Imperial Avenue in Cleveland. The victims of Sowell's crimes were predominantly African-American women who were vulnerable and had struggled with addiction and poverty. Sowell targeted these women, many of who were sex workers, and lured them to his home under false pretenses before assaulting, raping, and strangling them. He then buried their bodies in and around his property, where they remained hidden for months and years. Sowell's crimes were significant due to their gruesome nature, the high number of victims, and the fact that they took place over an extended period of time without being detected by law enforcement. The case drew widespread attention from the media and the public, highlighting the issues of poverty, addiction, and violence against vulnerable women. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Sponsors! NextEvo Naturals Go to NextEvo.com/CRIMESALAD to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more. Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Mar 21, 2023 • 33min
The Job Interview - Ashley Bush
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we examine the abduction and murder of Ashley Bush. Ashley was just 33 years old and 31 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when she responded to a Facebook work-from-home post. It was a job posted by someone named Lucy Barrows and she had only joined the group a few days prior to offering newborn items to new mothers. Within days of that post, she was sharing a work-from-home opportunity. Within days of meeting Lucy, Neither Ashley nor the little girl she was carrying would ever be seen alive again. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Sponsors! Dipsea Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/CRIMESALAD. Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Mar 15, 2023 • 34min
Where is Ana Walshe?
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we examine the disappearance of Ana Walshe. Thirty-Nine-year-old Ana Walshe was a married mother of 3 little boys ranging from 2 to 6 years old when on New Year's Day, 2023, she went missing. A few days after she was reported missing by her husband Brian Walshe, he was arrested for interference in an investigation and misleading investigators. Days later police uncovered an alarming list of google searches and blood evidence which suggest she is no longer alive. That includes evidence her husband purchased over $450 worth of cleaning products within hours of her disappearance. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Sponsors! Babbel When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Go to BABBEL.com and use promo code crimesalad. Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Feb 28, 2023 • 37min
The Wooded Field - Natalie Marie Bollinger
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we examine the strange circumstances surrounding the death of Natalie Marie Bollinger. 19-year-old Natalie was reported missing on December 28th, 2017. Her body was discovered the next day in a wooded area near a Dairy in Adams County. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Sponsors! Join us on Moment for a virtual live version of our show!! Come hang out with your favorite true crime storytellers! Tickets are selling out fast, so reserve the date for March 2nd, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST, or 8:00 PM EST and get your tickets at moment.co/crimesalad use CODE CRIMECODE for 90% off tickets. NextEvo Go to NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code CRIMESALAD to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more. Murder, She Told Listen now https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-she-told/id1539794165 Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Feb 22, 2023 • 39min
A Secret to Die For - Rick and Gail Brink
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we examine the cold case of Rick and Gail Brink. On November 23, 1987, Rick Brink failed to show up for work. His Parents and Boss discovered his and his wife's bodies at their home later that morning. For almost 25 years their murders went unsolved until a cold case unit unraveled a thread and uncovered a family secret that led to their senseless murders.
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Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad
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Feb 14, 2023 • 44min
Small Steps for Hannah
Today's case sparked a national conversation in Australia about domestic violence and the need for stronger protections and resources for victims and their families. It began on February 19, 2020 when ex rugby player and gym owner Rowan Baxter killed his entire family in a very public and horrific way before committing suicide. Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we discuss Hannah Clarke's case and how her family have meaningfully made her senseless death and the senseless death of her three beautiful children into a foundation to educate others on the dangers of coercive control and intimate partner violence with the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation.
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Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad
Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Feb 1, 2023 • 39min
The Disappearance of Kristin Smart
Kristin Smart was a 19-year-old college student at California Polytechnic University when she disappeared in 1996. On May 25, 1996, Kristin attended an off-campus party with friends but never returned to her dorm. Despite extensive search efforts, Kristin's body was never found and her case went cold. That was until 2019 when Chris Lambert started a true crime documentary-style podcast about her murder. As he investigated Kristin's case, new witnesses came forward and new information was discovered. Join us as we discuss how a cold case was solved through independent investigative journalism. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Sponsors! Magic Mind Go to https://www.magicmind.co/crimesalad and get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code CRIMESALAD Dipsea Stories Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/CRIMESALAD. NextEvo Naturals Naturals. Go to NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code CRIMESALAD to get 20% off your first order of $40 or more. Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Jan 25, 2023 • 34min
How to Murder Your Husband - Nancy Brophy
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we explore a case of life imitating art. Romance Writer Nancy Brophy wrote an essay on how to get away with murdering your husband. By all accounts, she was happily married to chef Daniel Brophy at the time. But then Dan who worked as a Chef at the Oregon Culinary Institute as an instructor was found murdered by one of his students. Later surveillance cameras would show Nancy's van circling the crime scene while she told police she was still in bed. After being arrested she conveniently couldn't remember what happened during the hour she drove around the murder scene. She chalked up her inconsistencies to shock. However, at the time of her Trial, she testified that she was sure she couldn't have murdered her husband based on the feelings in her heart. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Livestream! We wanted to invite you to tune in and follow Ricky's twitch channel at twitch.tv/andimricky Join him while he talks about crime salad's most recent episodes, internet drama, with a side of video games. He watches true crime videos (mostly based off chat interaction), and plays his favorite game, World of Warcraft. He's kinda a nerd. I tell him all the time! Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Jan 18, 2023 • 32min
Lying is like Breathing - Laura Wallen
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we examine the disappearance of beloved school teacher Laura Wallen and the complicated life of her sometimes boyfriend Tyler Tessier whom she affectionately referred to as "Cowboy". Lauren and Cowboy had briefly reconciled in June of 2017. However, when he failed to meet her at the airport for a wedding they were both supposed to be attending together, Laura once again ended the relationship. But fate intervened because during that brief reconciliation, Laura became pregnant with a little boy she planned to name Reid. (pronounced REED). Lauren's family were immediately alarmed when she stopped communication on Labor day weekend...they became even more alarmed when they learned that Tyler had a secret fiancee he had been dating for 7 years. They would soon discover that for Tyler, Lying was like Breathing. Support us! Want ad free listening? Patreon - https://patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Livestream! We wanted to invite you to tune in and follow Ricky's twitch channel at twitch.tv/andimricky Join him while he talks about crime salad's most recent episodes, internet drama, with a side of video games. He watches true crime videos (mostly based off chat interaction), and plays his favorite game, World of Warcraft. He's kinda a nerd. I tell him all the time! Follow us! Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/crimesalad Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast RATE US - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad-podcast/id1457141569 Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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Jan 11, 2023 • 35min
Obsessive Jealousy - Sheila Davalloo Part 2
Join us on the next episode of Crime Salad where we examine the Attempted Murder of Paul Christos and how it related to the unsolved murder of Anna Lisa Raymundo 5 months earlier. On November 8th, 2002, Anna Lisa was found stabbed and bludgeoned in her harbor view condo in Stamford, Connecticut. The case went cold until a Game Night between a married couple unraveled a story of Obsessive Jealousy.
Support us!
Want ad free listening?
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Livestream!
We wanted to invite you to tune in and follow Ricky's twitch channel at twitch.tv/andimricky
Join him while he talks about crime salad's most recent episodes, internet drama, with a side of video games. He watches true crime videos (mostly based off chat interaction), and plays his favorite game, World of Warcraft. He's kinda a nerd. I tell him all the time!
Follow us!
Merch - http://www.crimesaladpod.com/shop
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crimesaladpodcast
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Written and Researched by Stephanie Moore and Crime Salad
Audio and Editing by: Emily Rawlings and Crime Salad
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