

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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Oct 10, 2020 • 52min
132: The Disappearance of the Millbrook Twins (Unsolved)
Twin sisters Dannette and Jeannette were last seen at a Pump-N-Shop gas station on the corner of 12th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Augusta, Georgia on March 18, 1990.
They stopped at a gas station, bought some chips and a drink and then left together.
They were last seen near the intersection of 12th Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard at approximately 4:30 p.m. They have never been heard from again.
The police always considered the twins "runaways" despite having no history of behavioral issues or previous instances of running away.
Dannette- Age progressed photo
Jeannette- Age progressed photo
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Oct 3, 2020 • 1h 24min
131: Bruce Blackman
On January 18, 6 members of the Blackman family were murdered by their loved one (son, brother, brother in law) Bruce. Bruce had been slipping into psychosis and had shown signs of a total break with reality leading up to the murders. In this episode, we examine this case and hope that by having the conversation, we can provide resources with information about mental illness, discuss warning signs to be aware of, and let anyone experiencing any form of mental illness know that you are not alone.
October 4-10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Saturday, October 10th is National World Mental Health Day. According to the NAMI website (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Mental Illness Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness around the topic of mental illness.
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Sep 26, 2020 • 53min
130: The Murders of Hattie Mae Cohens and Brian Mock
In 1992 Salem, Oregon was filled with racial tension and homophobia. It was because of this that Hattie Mae Cohens and Brian Mock lost their lives.
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Sep 19, 2020 • 55min
129: Serial Killers Charles Ng and Leonard Lake- Part 2
Charles Ng and Leonard Lake, notorious serial killers, kidnapped, tortured, raped, and murdered their victims. The podcast explores the disturbing discoveries in Leonard Lake's bunker and discusses their misogynistic and violent mindset. Frustrations with the police's failures and legal implications are also examined. The chapter ends with the trial and sentencing of Charles Ng.

Sep 12, 2020 • 46min
128: Charles Ng and Leonard Lake- Part 1
Two notorious criminals, Charles Ng and Leonard Lake, engaged in a spree of kidnappings, rapes, and murders. They lured victims through ads and invitations, ultimately murdering 12-25 people. Despite their crimes, it was petty theft that led to their downfall. The podcast explores their disturbing fantasies, false identities, and additional victims. The chapter also discusses disappearances connected to the criminals, revealing shocking discoveries in a fallout shelter on their property.

Sep 5, 2020 • 1h 9min
127: The Kidnapping of Jayme Closs
On October 15, 2018 the Closs family was asleep in their home in Baron, WI. A masked man showed up in the middle of the night and murdered James and Denise Closs and kidnapped 13 year old Jayme Closs from her home. It would be almost 3 months before anyone knew what happened to Jayme- and who took her.
Part 1 of 1.
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Aug 29, 2020 • 60min
126: Captured- Yaser Said
On January 1, 2008, Sarah and Amina Said were fatally shot by their father, Yaser Said. He allegedly committed this crime against his own children as an "honor killing." Yaser Said did not approve of the way his daughters were growing up in the world and took it upon himself to decide whether they lived or died. He then went on the run for 12 years and was on the FBI "Most Wanted" list until August 26, 2020 when he was taken into custody. Now, this piece of shit can face justice in a court of law.
RIP, Amina and Sarah ❤️
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Aug 22, 2020 • 48min
125: Cult: Heaven's Gate- Part 2
Heaven's Gate Part 2: On March 26, 1997 39 UFO cult members were found dead in a hilltop mansion. They had died in a carefully orchestrated suicide that involved sedatives, vodka and plastic bags.
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Aug 19, 2020 • 48min
Murder Mixtape 73- The MURDER of Ellen Greenberg
*We are opening this case to our main feed as well because there is something we can do to help this case be reopened- you can sign the petition (link below) and tweet or contact Pennsylvania elected officials. We've also linked to the Justice for Ellen FB Page as well for more information.*
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Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher, was found dead on January 26, 2011 in the kitchen of her Philadelphia apartment. Her parents are still fighting for her case to be reopened and treated as a homicide so that her killer can be brought to justice.
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Aug 15, 2020 • 51min
124: Cult: Heaven's Gate- Part 1
On March 26, 1997 39 UFO cult members were found dead in a hilltop mansion. They had died in a carefully orchestrated suicide that involved sedatives, vodka and plastic bags.
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