

This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens | Daylight Media
There’s always more to the story. We grew up on Dateline, survived the era of AOL chatrooms, and now we’re asking the deeper, more difficult questions. Formerly known as Killer Queens, Tyrella and Nikita return with This Feels Criminal—a thoughtful evolution of the true crime conversation for an audience that’s grown up right alongside us.
The Perspective
After eight years and hundreds of cases, Tyrella has undergone a total deconstruction of the genre. Moving from the "if they confessed, they’re guilty" mindset to a deep understanding of systemic failures, her goal is to turn listeners into savvy jurors who know how to look past the surface. She is joined by Nikita, a practicing attorney who provides the legal literacy and technical breakdown needed to navigate the complexities of the justice system.
The Vibe
Think of us as your smart, slightly sarcastic filters for the chaos of all that feels criminal. We aren’t here for the shock value or the sensationalism; we’re here for the nuance. We dive deep into media framing, legal hurdles, and the psychology behind the headlines—all while maintaining an emotionally safe space and that signature dry millennial humor.
What’s In The Feed
From weekly flagship cases and trial analysis to documentary deep-dives, TFC is a home for the intellectually curious. We believe in education over exploitation and context over clickbait. It’s a research-driven, human-centered look at the stories that feel just a little too criminal to ignore.
For bonus episodes and premium content, find us on Patreon!
The Perspective
After eight years and hundreds of cases, Tyrella has undergone a total deconstruction of the genre. Moving from the "if they confessed, they’re guilty" mindset to a deep understanding of systemic failures, her goal is to turn listeners into savvy jurors who know how to look past the surface. She is joined by Nikita, a practicing attorney who provides the legal literacy and technical breakdown needed to navigate the complexities of the justice system.
The Vibe
Think of us as your smart, slightly sarcastic filters for the chaos of all that feels criminal. We aren’t here for the shock value or the sensationalism; we’re here for the nuance. We dive deep into media framing, legal hurdles, and the psychology behind the headlines—all while maintaining an emotionally safe space and that signature dry millennial humor.
What’s In The Feed
From weekly flagship cases and trial analysis to documentary deep-dives, TFC is a home for the intellectually curious. We believe in education over exploitation and context over clickbait. It’s a research-driven, human-centered look at the stories that feel just a little too criminal to ignore.
For bonus episodes and premium content, find us on Patreon!
Episodes
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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 6min
The TikTok Teen Who "Performed" Her Grief? (Sarah Grace Patrick) | Part 1
On February 20, 2025 16-year old Sarah Grace Patrick called 911 to report her mother Kristen Brock and stepfather James Brock had been shot to death. They had been found by her half sister who was 5 years old at the time. Understandably, the small community of Carrollton was shocked and terrified that someone could murder two people in their beds as they slept. Thankfully, Sarah Grace and her young sister were safe and unharmed. As time went on, Sarah Grace did what many teenagers do to express themselves- she got on TikTok. She would post videos and slideshows grieving her loss as well as asking for help in solving the murder that seemed to have no leads. Then, in July of 2025 she was arrested and charged as an adult with double homicide. The police believed that she had murdered her parents and left their bodies for her young sister to find and then proceeded to pretend she was grieving publicly for attention. Today, we are going to dive into this case and discuss the road so far- Sarah’s upbringing and family life, the investigation into the murders and what evidence the state may have in their case against Sarah Grace Patrick.
Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today!
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Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 14min
Lover, Stalker, Killer: Beyond the Netflix Doc | The Cari Farver Case
Cari Farver vanished without a trace in 2012, but what followed was a years-long digital nightmare that left friends, family, and investigators questioning everything they thought they knew. After her disappearance, texts and messages began pouring in from Cari’s accounts, angry, erratic, and sometimes cruel, painting a picture of a woman on the run. But as the harassment escalated, a darker truth slowly emerged: someone else was pulling the strings. In this episode, we walk through the tangled web of obsession, identity theft, and deception at the heart of the case. We’ll explore the relationships that set everything into motion and the relentless investigation that finally uncovered what really happened to Cari. Ultimately, this is a story about control, digital footprints, and how far one person was willing to go to erase another.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 1h 7min
The Cruise Ship Death of Anna Kepner
November 7th, 2025, 18-year-old Anna Marie Kepner was found dead under a bed aboard the Carnival Horizon naked and covered in life jackets.
But while investigators tried to figure out what happened in that cabin, the deeper question was already forming: How did every adult in her world fail her long before that cruise left Miami?
Because while Anna was trying to grow up, the adults around her lived by their own motto:Conflict Rules Everything Around Me — C.R.E.A.M., get the tension. Toxic bad blood, ya’ll.
And once you understand the years of instability swirling around Anna: the custody fights, the restraining orders, the rotating step-parents, the teenage babysitter who became her stepmom, the new stepbrother later named as a suspect... you start to see how the stage was set for a tragedy that should never have happened.
Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today!
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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 3min
Left for Dead- Teri Jendusa Nicolai
On January 31st, 2004, 30-year-old Teri Jendusa Nicolai went to pick up her daughters from her ex-husband, David Larsen. When Teri entered his home, David struck her from behind multiple times, placed her in a garbage bin, and left her to die. Fortunately, Teri’s will to survive was stronger than anything David could’ve imagined.On January 31st, 2004, 30-year-old Teri Jendusa Nicolai went to pick up her daughters from her ex-husband, David Larsen. When Teri entered his home, David struck her from behind multiple times, placed her in a garbage bin, and left her to die. Fortunately, Teri’s will to survive was stronger than anything David could’ve imagined.
Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today!
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Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 16min
Sean Combs: The Reckoning- Part 2
Part 2 of 2
We break down Episodes 3 and 4 of the 50 Cent produced Docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
E3: After Biggie's death, Diddy's career skyrockets alongside a string of violent incidents. Alarming allegations emerge about abusive relationships.
E4: Combs' accusers step forward with shocking claims of abuse, triggering a federal investigation that leads to his 2024 arrest and high-profile trial.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 19min
Sean Combs: The Reckoning- Part 1
In this episode we break down episodes 1 and 2 of the 50 Cent produced docuseries. Episode 1: How did a kid from New York transform himself into a powerful hip-hop mogul? The origins of Bad Boy Records reveal how Sean Combs became Puff Daddy. Episode 2: As Puffy embraces the celebrity lifestyle, he fuels a dangerous rivalry with Death Row Records. Questions linger about the shooting of Tupac Shakur.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 38min
True Crime- Animal Edition
It’s Christmas week, y’all! And we know nobody has the emotional bandwidth for a heavy true crime case while you’re wrapping presents, hiding from relatives, or trying to keep your kids from shaking every gift under the tree.
So today, we’re bringing you true crime… animal edition.
In this special holiday episode, Tyrella tells Nikita four real (yes, real!) cases where animals were the unexpected offenders or witnesses:
• The drunk raccoon who broke into a liquor store• The REAL Cocaine Bear• The parrot who repeated what may have been a murder confession — and why animal “testimony” can’t be used in court• The prison cats caught smuggling drugs and phones past guards
We will be back next week with our normal true crime stories! Merry Christmas, ya'll! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2025 • 55min
The Unsolved Disappearance of Chloie Leverette and Gage Daniel
After a devastating house fire killed Mollie and Bubba McClaren, the family and investigators were shocked to find that their 9-year-old granddaughter, Chloie, and their 7-year-old grandson, Gage, were missing. They weren’t found in the rubble of the house, and could not be located anywhere near the home. Thirteen years later, there is still no sign of the missing children, but their mother, Cherlyl, holds onto the hope that she will someday be reunited with her children.
Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today!
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Dec 10, 2025 • 6min
Are Killer Queens Starting an OnlyFans? (Nope. It’s Something WAY Better.)
🎄 THE KILLER QUEENS TRUE CRIME ADVENT CALENDAR
12 Days. 3 Mini-Cases. Daily Mini-Episodes.
Available only from December 13-Jan 13 • Only on Patreon
Welcome to our very first Killer Queens True Crime Advent Calendar — a bite-sized holiday experience designed just for our Patreon fam.
Every day for 12 days, you’ll receive an exclusive mini-episode from us (Tyrella + Nikita) featuring 3 Holiday-Themed Cases including:
🎅 The Santa Claus Bank Robber
The Texas outlaw who held up a bank in full Santa costume.
🎄 The Kidnapped Mall Santa
A bizarre holiday publicity stunt gone wrong… or not staged at all?
☃️ The Frosty the Snowman Parade Arrest
Yes, Frosty was arrested. Yes, it’s even funnier than you think.
✨ And zero helicoptering of mom boobs (you’re welcome)
🌟 Why Patreon Matters
This year has been a transitional year for Killer Queens — new era, a new host, new audience — and listener support truly keeps this show alive.
If you’ve ever wanted to support the podcast directly, or you want a fun, festive way to join us for the holidays… this is the perfect moment.
🎁 What You Get When You Join
✔️ Access to all 12 Advent Calendar voice notes
✔️ All previous Patreon exclusives
✔️ Early releases
✔️ Ad-free episodes
✔️ Doc Jams
✔️ Bonus deep dives
✔️ The satisfaction of knowing you saved us from starting OnlyFans
🎄✨ Join us today and cozy up with the True Crime Advent Calendar.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 13min
The Murder of Sandra Birchmore- Part 2
In February of 2021, police officers performed a welfare check on 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in Canton, Massachusetts. When they gained entry to her apartment, they found the young teacher’s aide dead in her bedroom from what they determined (after 4 hours) was a suicide. It would take more than two years and multiple law enforcement agencies investigating before someone was charged with Sandra’s MURDER. The investigation revealed a horrifying story of grooming and abuse, all stemming from local police officers, and leading to the murder of Sandra and her unborn baby.
Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today!
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