Crime Junkie

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Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday.If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Recent Episodes
  • MURDERED: Solomon Robinson
    Apr 21, 2025 – 00:39:01
  • MURDERED: The Feeney Family
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:05:24
  • MURDERED: Charlotte Grabbe
    Apr 7, 2025 – 00:45:20
  • INFAMOUS: The Death of John O'Keefe & The Trial of Karen Read
    Mar 31, 2025 – 01:39:30
  • IDENTIFIED: Midtown Jane Doe
    Mar 24, 2025 – 00:48:00
  • INFAMOUS: Indiana Dunes Disappearances
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:43:57
  • MURDERED: Dana Ireland
    Mar 13, 2025 – 00:29:34
  • INFAMOUS: Lovers' Lane Murders
    Mar 10, 2025 – 00:36:09
  • MURDERED: Helen Betty Osborne
    Mar 3, 2025 – 00:47:26
  • UPDATE: Asha Degree
    Feb 26, 2025 – 00:38:57
  • WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 2
    Feb 24, 2025 – 00:50:35
  • UPDATE: Beaumont Children
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:09:18
  • WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1
    Feb 17, 2025 – 00:50:09
  • MURDERED: Marcus Rutledge
    Feb 10, 2025 – 00:46:23
  • MISSING: Randy Leach
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:04:08
  • MURDERED: Elizabeth Barraza
    Jan 20, 2025 – 00:54:09
  • INFAMOUS: Highway 20
    Jan 13, 2025 – 00:43:57
  • SURVIVED: Dianna D'Aiello
    Jan 6, 2025 – 00:54:33
  • MURDERED: Lesly Palacio from Las Vegas
    Jan 2, 2025 – 00:33:21
  • INFAMOUS: The Jeff Davis 8
    Dec 30, 2024 – 00:54:49
  • MURDERED: Aaron Taylor from Phoenix
    Dec 26, 2024 – 00:43:25
  • MURDERED: Robin Benedict
    Dec 23, 2024 – 01:12:08
  • MURDERED: Karina Holmer in Boston
    Dec 19, 2024 – 00:31:53
  • MURDERED: Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca
    Dec 16, 2024 – 00:47:33
  • INFAMOUS: The Preppy Murder in New York
    Dec 12, 2024 – 00:45:34
  • INFAMOUS: The Lake Waco Murders Part 2
    Dec 9, 2024 – 00:57:54
  • MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Joyce Chiang in Fairfax
    Dec 5, 2024 – 00:37:06
  • INFAMOUS: The Lake Waco Murders Part 1
    Dec 2, 2024 – 00:57:52
  • MISSING: Brian Wehrle from Atlanta
    Nov 28, 2024 – 00:46:58
  • MURDERED: JonBenét Ramsey
    Nov 22, 2024 – 03:23:38
  • INFAMOUS: The Todt Family from Orlando
    Nov 21, 2024 – 01:08:50
  • MURDERED: Lyric Cook-Morrissey & Elizabeth Collins
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:53:19
  • MURDERED: Nathaniel Jones
    Nov 15, 2024 – 00:40:30
  • CAPTURED: Hammer Killer in Denver
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:44:46
  • MURDERED: Malvina Krutz
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:57:02
  • SERIAL KILLER: The Hillside Strangler from Los Angeles
    Nov 7, 2024 – 00:46:08
  • MURDERED: Roger "Fred" Farmer
    Nov 4, 2024 – 00:42:29
  • WANTED: Justice for Hassani Campbell and Tianna Kirchner from Everett
    Oct 31, 2024 – 00:35:09
  • INFAMOUS: The Bricca Family
    Oct 28, 2024 – 01:08:40
  • Anna Kendrick is CJAF!
    Oct 25, 2024 – 00:52:28
  • MURDERED: Deanna Cook from Dallas
    Oct 24, 2024 – 00:38:24
  • MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Elfrieda Knaak
    Oct 21, 2024 – 00:57:06
  • WANTED: Yogurt Shop Killer in Austin
    Oct 17, 2024 – 00:48:30
  • ANNOUNCING: Park Predators Weekly!
    Oct 15, 2024 – 00:46:59
  • MURDERED: Jessica Chambers
    Oct 14, 2024 – 00:59:49
  • MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Bethany Deaton from Kansas City
    Oct 10, 2024 – 00:53:02
  • MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Debanhi Escobar
    Oct 7, 2024 – 00:47:57
  • MURDERED: Ada Haradine
    Oct 4, 2024 – 00:20:07
  • INFAMOUS: The Lipstick Killer from Chicago
    Oct 3, 2024 – 00:44:27
  • MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: John Bender
    Sep 30, 2024 – 00:44:34
Recent Reviews
  • mariavaldz
    Love it!
    I love this podcast! I just started listening to it a few weeks ago and now I listen to it everyday! I read some say they unfollowed because of your some political views so i followed you! Keep up the good work!
  • Jaxkmays
    What a burden
    It must be hard being smarter than every cop to ever exist, glad I don’t have to carry that burden like these 2 do
  • PENTOBEANSS
    AWESOME
    I love listening to this, but it honestly depends on what you like if you like people doing research then you will like this.
  • plavochin
    More politicized
    Crime Junkie used to be much better. Now it consistently takes digs at religious or conservative ideas without taking an ounce of reflection that their victims are of likely the same mindset. I do appreciate more crime podcasts cover stories that mainstream news stations do not cover. But between their inability to have some humility and their obvious overdone dramatics, they are a dime a dozen.
  • Tatumm23
    Mixed Feelings
    I, like many true crime people, started my journey with Serial. I came across this podcast one day about 2 1/2 years ago, and I was instantly hooked. I since have joined the fan club two years in a row at the lowest level (which is still $60), and I now regret that I did so. I have listened to every episode, including all of the fan club ones that are available at my tier. The earlier episodes used to be compelling and easy to follow- they really felt victim centered. I feel like now, it’s much more about their brand than the reason they actually started. Now that I have listened to other podcasts, some which tell some of the same stories, I have realized that Crime Junkie either over-simplify cases or tells them in a convoluted way that make them hard to follow. Although all episodes aren’t like this, I’ve realized that many of the recent ones follow this trend. Many reviews state that they are too political… this is NOT true. Sometimes they bring up facts, like people in the minority often don’t get the same treatment as their White, middle+ class counterparts… this isn’t political, this is just the truth. I will still support this podcast until I can’t, but no longer will I support financially unless something changes. I even got VIP tickets coming up to their live show, so I really hope that’s worth it. Also, for the first year that I was in the fan club, I listened to basically all of the bonus content for my level. Now in my second year, I have no more bonus content to listen to, so the only real “perk” is the episode on Fridays instead of Mondays and monthly bonus content (which hasn’t even seemed to come consistently). Not worth $60. I can say, however, that this podcast has taught me so many life lessons. I wouldn’t say that I live my life in fear, but I definitely have been more vigilant and take preventative measures to protect myself. I really hope that they can get this show back on its original track. It really hasn’t changed for the better.
  • Slytherins_ego
    Absolutely amazing
    I love this podcast. It's absolutely amazing. You guys are truly amazing people. Also I don't understand the hate for Brit. She's amazing and it wouldn't be the same without her.
  • Backsasser
    What’s up
    I find her co pilot annoying. Her affectation reminds me of a high schooler. The constant use of Like is exasperating! And the fake shock response is a bit much. Ashley is better off solo.
  • Idk56479
    Decent podcast
    I do understand some of the things other people say about the show, but I like it. One thing I will say is that both of them rarely give a stance from police. It is often just the things said about cops, but I have never heard them defend a cop.
  • 16lucas
    Killer show but goshhh commercials
    The show is so addicting but man I am getting tired of the commercials there are so many more throughout the show than there used to be and it’s starting to ruin the show for me!
  • Offed banana
    Good but…
    Brit stop asking questions!
  • HNP62010
    Favorite podcast
    Chilling stories, perfect narration, very well executed. I also love their feminist energy and the donations they make in victims names is an honorary mention.
  • AmberRambo
    I don’t love the sidekick chick.
    This podcast is okay. If it were just the main chick with facts and none of the whatever the cohost is doing, I could stand this show. I also wish it were just facts and cases. The Karen Read case deserves better reporting. This is a case I have been following since John O’Keefe’s murder. Turtleboy is part of the reason we are all talking about this case, thank god. Justice for John. Free Karen Read.
  • jojofrompa
    Political
    I stopped listening. I listen to true crime for true crime. Not the podcast’s political views. Yes you ladies can say what you want in your podcast, but, I will listen to the news for that. Sorry ladies. A Former Long Time Listener.
  • Podcasts284
    Love the podcast
    This podcast is amazing and I listen to it everyday. The podcast has made me think about really life and I feel like now I realize that life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows because of your podcast.
  • aselfie3
    Keep it up
    If you have MAGA mad you’re doing something right! Keep up the hard work.
  • Koludrovic
    Good
    Very, very good. I love how involved you guys are and the sense of importance that you bring to every story.
  • Gsyevdhvshd
    Love this
    Usually I do not like podcast like these but I listened to 1 episode and listened to about 10 throughout the day!!!! Love it so much
  • Lea_1967
    Like, like, like
    The cases they cover are interesting but I wish these ladies would listen to themselves and count how many times they say “like.” It’s grating and takes away from their storytelling.. You don’t hear this when they narrate ads for their sponsors though.
  • 0966m
    Has went down hill
    Obnoxious, Theatrical,political on the low
  • Matt Fazo
    Clowns
    Don’t minimize Turtle Boy as a ‘blogger’ for exposing this corruption.
  • happy_camper101
    New Co Host
    I want to give this show 5 stars but I can’t because of Brit. She constantly is interrupting Ashley in crucial details and creates her own outlandish theory that steers the audience away from what is important. Most of her theories never make sense and Ashley always has to make her understand what is happening without her getting there on her own. I think she’s part of the problem why these cases haven’t been solved due to her not looking at the bigger picture and slandering people based on minor details. So for these reason you should consider another co-host or maybe doing it solo.
  • Mary17438
    Long time listener
    I have listened since the beginning, and you can tell the brand has gotten too big for them, they do give political opinions and anyone who says they don’t is just oblivious, I honestly don’t care much about that because people are entitled to differing views and it’s their podcast they can do what they want. But the podcast it’s self has become kinda meh, you can tell the research is lacking, they are hyper critical of police (as if they could do the job) the story telling has become a bit hard to follow, not sure what is happening but maybe Ashley has too much on her plate to give cases on this show the full attention the deserve
  • Kate4389
    Not a fan of the political commentary
    Started following again hoping it would be better after the election. It’s worse. Way to alienate over half your audience. Immediate unfollow.
  • HeartfeLt girli
    Fantastic!
    Thank you! You should do the Lake Oconee Murders. Unsolved.
  • Luckyma13
    Cringe Worthy
    Used to be a decent podcast. Between the childish middle school banter (example, “OMG, like I can’t believe it, it’s like so scary”) and the infusion of their political views, it’s become incredibly lame. Every time I try to come back and give it another chance, I cringe within the first minute and remember why I stopped listening.
  • LItz55
    We did truth or dare
    So my cousin did the capital dance and since I don’t have any social media apps I can’t post this on Instagram or TikTok so I’m just gonna post it on a podcast so it’s really funny because this is revenge. I’m not gonna tell you why but it’s revenge.
  • Timmy🥲
    Best podcast!
    These podcast are so life like, If it’s the people gone missing or the who did this crime junkie is the most detailed podcasts of true crime.
  • hi-court-ney
    in my weekly rotation
    i love this show and am a loyal, regular listener but would appreciate trigger warnings about some content (ex: children).
  • Yoga Scholar
    Wake up!
    Every single true crime podcast should be reporting right now on Trump’s plans to put citizens on concentration camps in El Salvador
  • honeybee239
    Propaganda
    Stopped listening to Morbid because of the political diatribe, and I’m on my way to stop listening to this too. Read the room.
  • Kayleeshops
    Helpful
    Not only is this podcast something everyone should listen to, but especially women. You hear about so many cases that show red flags to look for, scenarios of truly always sticking to your gut, and listening to these stories help you become more aware of your surroundings at all times! I recommend to all my friends/coworkers/family- as everyone should!
  • Ceruleanna
    Terrible Writing
    How is this show so well rated? The writing is very poor. The hosts say “like”, “or whatever,” “for sure” repeatedly. Brit in particular comes across as a total dingbat and has no reason to be there at all. And don’t get me started on their intentionally getting emotional...bah! It’s so disingenuous. I also find their excessive confidence and sense of self-importance downright offensive.
  • Moose84kay
    Something’s changed
    It used to be my favorite, but lately it’s been so-so. The cases aren’t as interesting, too political, etc
  • PorkBellyWagon
    Hard to listen
    Crime Junkie would be infinitely better without Brit. She constantly interrupts with ridiculous questions or comments, then when Ashley resumes her sentence, Brit says, should have led with that. Hun, if you weren’t rude, she would have. Ashley, nice work, lose the dead weight.
  • MlynnW78
    Love crime junkie
    My daughter and I went to see your live show in Kansas City and it was so much fun! Interestingly, I have a connection to today’s episode on the Feeney murders. The year it happened Mr. Feeney was my high school science teacher. It was such a shock and all of us students were interviewed by the authorities. There were so many rumors that were going around our school about him not just at that time but before.
  • Alexa_NE
    Liberal high horse
    I used to really enjoy listening to the show and hearing about all the different cases. Their fame has emboldened them to get obnoxiously political with just about every case. Their social justice mongering has made them unbearable to listen to and has ruined the show. Way to go, Ashley and Brit.
  • madds0211
    Great Hosts, Great Stories, Great Pod
    Simply lovely
  • arianawood3
    The best true crime podcast
    As a true crime junkie, I started young with some of my formative years spent on my parents couch watching Dateline, 20/20, and To Catch a Predator. Crime Junkie podcast is one I literally binge listened to and have recently started re-listening to like I would one of my favorite tv shows (Breaking Bad). Thank you Ashley and Brit for accompanying me on all my long walks with my dog. I loved your book Ashley and am so looking forward to your next one! My cousin and I are coming to see your live show in Boston in May and we literally can’t wait. If you have any extra merch to share, would be so so happy to rep you guys at the show! - Ari
  • emilymilly
    Best pod ever!
    This pod cast is the best pod you will ever hear. I listen to it while I work, on road trips and whenever I can! I even got my boyfriend hooked on the podcast so much so he has started listening to it on his own. X @emily_bomberger
  • Little Mayor made
    Podcast
    This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Everybody should listen to it
  • Ultimate Reader 2008
    Good, but then
    Only politics in later espisodes, about 30% adds in earlier episodes.
  • ❤️ ALR
    I love this podcast
    It is so much fun
  • tricia4367
    Helps me get healthy
    Love this. Started listening 4 weeks ago and had to go to the first one to listen to them all. I listen to them as I go for long walks. I used to walk every few days, but now I go daily and for as long as I can so I can listen. Thanks for helping me get healthy 😊
  • jameesix
    Yuck.
    Oh, stop with the fearmongering about abortion, especially when you specifically targeted young people with it.
  • annajustreads
    You don’t know about them?
    How do you not know about the best Crime podcast in the world? If you don’t say “and I’m Brit” in every podcast, then whatcha doing? Hahaha. Jk! This is the best podcast and I can’t wait to see them in Orlando soon! 🩷
  • Someonewholikestostayanonymous
    Interesting and not too detailed
    I find this podcast to be a wonderful pastime for washing dishes, folding laundry, and any mindless task. And it has the perfect amount of context, but not enough to make you feel sick to the stomach or questioning why anyone would talk about such a thing.
  • Bkjemst
    Too political for me
    I used to listen because I was interested in hearing about the cases. I’ve stopped listening because I don’t need to hear about the politics of Ashley and Britt.
  • JW2010DW
    My favorite podcast!!
    The combo of Ashley and Britt is great! Most of the comments that Britt makes are the same ones I’m making at home. If there is a way to make something horrible interesting and captivating to an audience, Ashley and Britt have done it.
  • hippoclass1
    Favorite
    One of my favorite podcasts!!!
  • Gifting men
    The best
    I think this podcast is really good
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