This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

Jamie Faith: Manipulation, a "Blind" Obsession, and the 10-Hour Drive

Jamie Faith was a "bachelor for life" until he met Jennifer. But after 15 years of marriage, a masked gunman ended his life in broad daylight. Join us as we explore the tragic murder of Jamie Faith, the exploitation of a veteran’s PTSD, and the shocking GoFundMe fraud that took place while a community grieved. This is a story of how one woman used thousands of fake emails to stage a deadly "mission." Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! [https://www.killerqueens.link/og]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 [https://www.killerqueens.link/og] to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: * Follow Us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thisfeelscriminal] * Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/killerqueenspod/] * Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/killerqueensgroup/] * Get Killer Queens Merch [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/shop/] * Bonus Episodes [http://www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod] Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: * Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/queens. * SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com [http://www.skims.com] #skimspartner * Nutrafol: For a limited time, get $10 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] and enter promo code QUEENS. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/]. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording [https://www.wayfarerecording.com/] Music provided by Steven Tobi [https://soundcloud.com/stobi_tnd] Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ [https://penguindesigning.com/about/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Murder of Amy Schulz: Forensics, Footprints, and Cecil Sutherland

Want Exclusive Bonus Episodes, Early Access and Ad-Free content? ⁠Join our Patreon ⁠⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod] The murder of Amy Schulz remains one of the most haunting true crime cases in Illinois history. In 1987, the 10-year-old vanished during a five-minute walk in the quiet town of Kell, leading to a massive investigation and a cross-country manhunt. Discover how forensic hair and fiber analysis, a Montana "hobo camp," and a decade of legal battles finally brought Cecil Sutherland to justice. In this episode, Tyrella and Nikita deconstruct the investigation, the forensic breakthroughs that changed the case, and the enduring legacy of the Amy Center. * 00:00 – The disappearance of Amy Schulz in Kell, Illinois. * 06:15 – The community search and the tragic discovery in the oil field. * 14:45 – Initial suspects and the mysterious lead from a Montana "hobo camp." * 23:20 – Forensic Evidence: How dog hair and tire tracks identified Cecil Sutherland. * 32:10 – The 1989 trial, the death penalty, and the 2004 retrial breakthroughs. * 41:05 – Turning tragedy into hope: The mission of the Amy Center. * Support the Amy Center: Learn how they protect and support children at ⁠amycenter.org⁠ [https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&source=gmail&q=https://www.amycenter.org/about]. * Watch: On the Case With Paula Zahn – "From Dusk to Darkness" (S14E11). Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: * First Day: Our listeners get up to 57% Off AND a Free Gift with code QUEENS at FirstDay.com [http://firstday.com].  * SelectQuote: Save more that 50% on term life insurance at selectquote.com/queens [http://selectquote.com/queens] today to get started. * IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/]. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording [https://www.wayfarerecording.com/] Music provided by Steven Tobi [https://soundcloud.com/stobi_tnd] Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ [https://penguindesigning.com/about/] Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! [https://www.killerqueens.link/og]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 [https://www.killerqueens.link/og] to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Connect with Us: * Instagram: @ThisFeelsCriminal * TikTok: @ThisFeelsCriminal * YouTube: Subscribe to This Feels Criminal for video episodes and deep dives. Inside the Episode:Resources & Case Media: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Au Pair Affair Part 2: Brendan Banfield Takes the Stand | The Verdict & Sentencing

"It’s easier to fall in love with someone that saved you." Those were the words of Brendan Banfield as he attempted to explain away an affair, a dead wife, and a dead stranger to a jury of twelve. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the VA v. Brendan Banfield trial, we move past the "catfish" plot and into the courtroom moments that sealed the defendant's fate. In this episode, we discuss: * Brendan’s Performance: Was he a grieving husband or a cold-blooded manipulator? We analyze his claims that Christine could speak after seven stab wounds to the neck. * The Forensic "Gotcha": Why the defense’s own digital investigator became the prosecution’s best witness during cross-examination. * The Fatal Flaw: The specific pattern of FetLife logins that proved "Anastasia 9" only existed when Brendan or Juliana were home. * The Rebuttal: How a brief testimony from Brendan’s supervisor, T. Smith Patrick, turned a "work meeting" alibi into a documented lie. * Closure: The sentencing of Juliana Magalhães and what this case says about the "Double Murder" plot that nearly worked. Hang with us: * Follow Us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thisfeelscriminal] * Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/killerqueenspod/] * Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/killerqueensgroup/] * Get Killer Queens Merch [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/shop/] * Bonus Episodes [http://www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod] Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: * HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/queens10fm [http://hellofresh.com/queens10fm] to get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife on your third box. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/]. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording [https://www.wayfarerecording.com/] Music provided by Steven Tobi [https://soundcloud.com/stobi_tnd] Logo designed by Ingrid at Penguin Designing [https://penguindesigning.com/about/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Au Pair Affair Trial (Brendan Banfield) - Part 1: The Plan and The Prosecution

n the first installment of this explosive trial coverage, we dive into the Commonwealth’s case against federal agent Brendan Banfield. What initially appeared to be a tragic home invasion and the heroic defense of his wife, Christine, quickly unraveled into a twisted plot involving an affair with the family’s 22-year-old au pair, Juliana Magalhaes. We break down the prosecution’s opening statements, which allege Brendan masterminded a "fake rape fantasy" on FetLife to lure an unsuspecting man to his home—setting the stage for a double murder he hoped to blame on an intruder. Hear the chilling details of the initial 911 calls and the star witness testimony of Juliana Magalhaes, who describes the moments Brendan allegedly turned a knife on his own wife. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! [https://www.killerqueens.link/og]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 [https://www.killerqueens.link/og] to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: * Follow Us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thisfeelscriminal] * Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/killerqueenspod/] * Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/killerqueensgroup/] * Get Killer Queens Merch [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/shop/] * Bonus Episodes [http://www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod] Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/QUEENS [https://www.rula.com/QUEENS] #rulapod Nutrafol: For a limited time only, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] and enter promo code QUEENS. Veracity: For up to 60% off your order, head to VeracityHealth.co [http://veracityhealth.co] and use code QUEENS. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/]. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording [https://www.wayfarerecording.com/] Music provided by Steven Tobi [https://soundcloud.com/stobi_tnd] Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon [https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophisticatedCrayon] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The New Elizabeth Smart Documentary: What Netflix Left Out

Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart gave us a definitive look at one of America’s most harrowing cases—this time, told entirely in Elizabeth’s own voice. But even a feature-length doc can’t cover everything. In this episode of This Feels Criminal, we’re breaking down the documentary and layering in the raw, deeply personal details Elizabeth shared during her recent milestone interview on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. In this episode, we discuss: * The "Parenting" Perspective: How Elizabeth navigates teaching her own children about safety and body autonomy without passing on her trauma. * Outsmarting the Captors: The specific psychological tactics Elizabeth used to manipulate her captors toward her own rescue—details that go deeper than the documentary’s timeline. * The Faith Factor: A look at her evolved relationship with her upbringing and how she processed the "twisted prophecy" used against her. * Healing vs. Heroism: Why Elizabeth rejects the "victim" label and how she really feels about being the face of child safety advocacy today. Whether you’ve watched the doc or are hearing these updates for the first time, join us as we explore the resilience of a woman who didn't just survive—she outplayed her circumstances. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! [https://www.killerqueens.link/og]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 [https://www.killerqueens.link/og] to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: * Follow Us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thisfeelscriminal] * Like Us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/killerqueenspod/] * Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/killerqueensgroup/] * Get Killer Queens Merch [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/shop/] * Bonus Episodes [http://www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod] Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: SelectQuote: Save more than 50% of term life insurance at selectquote.com/queens [http://selectquote.com/queens] TODAY to get started. Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/queens [http://smalls.com/queens]. IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast [https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/]. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording [https://www.wayfarerecording.com/] Music provided by Steven Tobi [https://soundcloud.com/stobi_tnd] Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon [https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophisticatedCrayon] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]