Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 13min
Episode 292
One morning, seven-year-old Adrian woke up to a confusing and upsetting scene at home. As he tries to understand what's happening, we learn about the hidden problems and growing conflicts among the adults in his life. This child's confusion turns into a harsh reality that will have a lasting impact on his world.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
May 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 290
When 14-year-old Alianna Defreeze didn’t come home from school one January afternoon, her parents knew something terrible had happened. Police would follow clues from video surveillance to find the monster that was responsible for one of the most unjust crimes Cleveland had ever seen.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Apr 30, 2025 • 57min
Episode 289
On January 11, 2018, a routine house fire revealed something much more sinister. 28-year-old Elisabeth Bell had burned to death on the second floor of her small eastside home in Buffalo. But as investigators pieced together the how, the real mystery remained as to why?Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 287
In November 2021, beloved Fairfield, Iowa, Spanish teacher Nohema Graber vanished during her routine walk in Chautauqua Park. Her body was found the next day, hidden under a tarp with signs of trauma. As investigators dug deeper, unsettling ties to students and school officials emerged, leaving the town to question who was responsible—and why.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 3min
Episode 285
When a welfare check on Sherry Harlan led the Snohomish County police to her tattered and bloody apartment, they knew something much more sinister had happened. But an investigation would soon uncover a murder twisted up in pagan magic.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode 283
On the morning of June 14, 2012, 31-year-old Adam Chase stormed out of his home in Stanley, NY, following a heated argument with his wife, Rose. Hours turned into days, and Adam seemed to vanish without a trace. When former deputy-turned-private investigator Rodney Miller caught wind of the case, his instincts led him to one major suspicion- which was the possibility that Adam Chase never left his home.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 19min
Episode 282
21-year-old Lauren Kukla spent her life holding her family together - a Michigan household defined by chaos, addiction, and mental illness. Unlike her troubled siblings, Lauren had managed to stay grounded, becoming the caretaker and peacekeeper. While she was preoccupied with managing each crisis on the surface, the deeper issues went unnoticed. By the time Lauren realized what was happening, it was too late.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 281
On May 8th, 2008, an intruder entered the home of 53-year-old Thomas Randolph and his wife Sharon. The masked man waited until the couple arrived home from date night in downtown Las Vegas, and shot Sharon in the head as soon as she walked through the door. When Thomas discovered the grisly scene, he shot the intruder. This case was much more complicated than anyone bargained for. 16 years later, it’s still ongoing.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Jan 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 280
In June of 2014, 16-year-old Gina Burger went missing from her home in Austintown, Ohio. Two days after she was reported missing, Gina was found 50 miles away, in another state. Her lifeless body was discovered among trash, in a landfill.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Dec 19, 2024 • 4min
A Holiday Message
Wanted to take a minute to send you a holiday message. Take care.If you're having a tough time and need someone to talk to, please call 988.You're not bothering anyone. That's that it's for. Use it.We'll be back in January!Happy Holidays & Stay Safe,MB & S&S StaffGet instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
