

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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Apr 27, 2019 • 45min
57: The Mysterious Death Natalie Wood- Part 1
Natalie Wood is found drowned off the coast of Catalina Island at the age of 43. Was this an accident or murder?
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Apr 20, 2019 • 41min
56: The Boy Band Con- Part 2
Part 2 of 2: Boy Band Con examines the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. He was later convicted of running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history and defrauding people and banks of over $300 million.
Watch the Documentary on You Tube Premium
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Apr 13, 2019 • 1h 11min
55: The Boy Band Con- Part 1
Boy Band Con examines the rise and fall of boy band impresario Lou Pearlman. He was later convicted of running one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history and defrauding people and banks of over $300 million.
Watch the Documentary on You Tube Premium
Support other great podcasts! Check out A Date with Dateline wherever you listen to podcasts.
Want Part 2 today? Join our Patreon community for as little as $3/month to get early access to episodes.
LYLAS ✌🏻
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Apr 6, 2019 • 51min
54: Diane Downs- Part 2
Part 2 of 2: On May 19, 1983 Diane Downs' three children were brutally shot, only 2 children surviving. Diane was also shot- in the forearm, her injuries suspiciously disproportionate to that of her children. As the police investigate, Diane's story begins to fall apart and they uncover a deep obsession with a past lover. Did Diane's obsession turn deadly or was her family the target of a crazed gunman?
Get early access to regular episodes and additional full length episodes on Patreon! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod.
Sources available at www.killerqueenspodcast.com.
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Mar 30, 2019 • 1h 6min
53: Diane Downs- Part 1
On May 19, 1983 Diane Downs' three children were brutally shot, only 2 children surviving. Diane was also shot- in the forearm, her injuries suspiciously disproportionate to that of her children. As the police investigate, Diane's story begins to fall apart and they uncover a deep obsession with a past lover. Did Diane's obsession turn deadly or was her family the target of a crazed gunman?
Part 2 will be available immediately for ALL Patreon subscribers! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod.
Sources available at www.killerqueenspodcast.com.
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Mar 16, 2019 • 38min
52: The Murder of Seath Jackson- Part 2
We discuss the arrests, interrogations, the full murder plot and the trials and convictions of Seath Jackson's murderers in part 2 of 2.
Sources available at www.killerqueenspodcast.com.
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Mar 9, 2019 • 48min
51: The Murder of Seath Jackson- Part 1
On April 17, 2011 a group of teens lured 15 year-old Seath Jackson to a house to "scare him." What happened next was horrific and beyond anything Seath's family or friends could have imagined. Part 1 of 2.
Part 2 will be available immediately for all Patreon subscribers! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod.
Part 2 will be available to the public on March 16th.
Sources available at killerqueenspodcast.com.
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Mar 2, 2019 • 26min
PATREON EXCLUSIVE BONUS- Murder Mixtape 1
We're doing something a little different and we wanted everyone to know about it! We just introduced some new Patreon tiers and in our new $5 tier you will now get a weekly mini-side show called "Murder Mixtape" where we discuss some of the True Crime headlines in the news! These are updates or cases that don't have enough information for a full length episode.
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As a reminder, by joining the Patreon (at any level) you will get immediate access to ALL the extra content we've posted in the past and you will get one full-length episode per month. And each tier has different extra benefits as you move up!
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Feb 23, 2019 • 1h 7min
50: Toy Box Killer
The podcast discusses the disturbing crimes of David Parker Ray, a man with sadistic sexual desires. It explores the backgrounds and connections of the people involved, as well as the legal proceedings and sentencing. The episode ends with the speaker expressing anger and mentioning another individual, Cindy Hindi.

Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 5min
49: Redhead Murders- Part 2
Part 2 of our coverage of the Redhead Murders or "Bible Belt Strangler."
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