Crime Junkie

In 1976, a 22-year-old nursing student was murdered in her Los Angeles apartment, leaving behind just one clue: a bloody fingerprint. Decades later, that print was matched—and the case was quietly marked solved. But no one ever publicly announced who did it. So we set out to find the answer… and to uncover what else he may have done.

 

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In the summer of 1969, Stephanie Casberg walked out the front door of a Milwaukee restaurant after her waitressing shift — and was never seen alive again. Days later, her dismembered remains were found near a condemned bridge along the Root River, leaving investigators with a chilling conclusion: the work of someone methodical, skilled and patient.

More than five decades later, the case has led detectives from a co-worker who lied his way into the narrative to a convicted child predator who terrorized his family by claiming to be the killer. More recently, a Crime Junkie episode playing through a detective's earbuds while he mowed his lawn added a new name to the case file.

If you have any information about the murder of Stephanie Casberg, contact the Racine County Sheriff's Office at 262-636-3225. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 888-636-9330 or by texting “RACS” and the tip to 274637.

 

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On the heels of our investigation into Laura Sweetman’s death, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office fulfilled our FOIA request, providing new audio files—including recordings of Laura arguing with her estranged husband, Dave, and deputies’ interview with him. Laura was found dead in her Gilbert, Arizona bathtub in December 2013, and despite early red flags, her case was ruled undetermined and quietly closed. Now, these newly obtained materials raise fresh questions. Listen to our update on Laura Sweetman now.

If you have any information about the death of Laura Sweetman in Gilbert, Arizona, contact us at [email protected].

 

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In December 2013, 42-year-old Laura Sweetman was found dead in the bathtub of her home in Gilbert, Arizona. Despite numerous red flags identified during early interviews, her death was ruled undetermined and the case was quietly closed. More than a decade later, our team has uncovered critical details that were overlooked, raising questions about whether the investigation was prematurely closed. 

If you have any information about the death of Laura Sweetman in Gilbert, Arizona, contact us at [email protected].

 

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Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. 

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In May 2020, Nick Cordova was shot in the head while on FaceTime with his children. Suspicion initially focused on one man, but surveillance video showed he was not the shooter.. Nearly six years later, Cordova’s family is still pleading for answers. 

If you have any information about the death of Nicholas “Nick” Cordova in Gilbert, Arizona, contact the Gilbert Police Department at 480-503-6500. To remain anonymous, reach out to Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.

 

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Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. 

Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawat

Twitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawat

TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie

Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF

Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

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