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S3 Ep364: Chad Entzel | The House Fire That Was Really a Murder Plot (Part 1)

On the evening of December 30, 2019, 42-year-old Chad Entzel headed out to his weekly bowling league in Bismarck, North Dakota. Friends said he was in good spirits, laughing and joking like always, before heading home for what should have been an ordinary night. But over the next several days, Chad stopped answering calls, didn’t show up for work, and seemed to vanish inside his own home - until a 911 call on January 2 reported a fire at the property. When firefighters arrived, they found more than just smoke and flames. Inside the primary bedroom was Chad’s body, a propane heater, and a shotgun. At first glance, it looked like a suicide and accidental fire. But as investigators began examining the scene, a very different story emerged involving missing surveillance footage, a sudden insurance policy, and a secret relationship Chad knew nothing about. Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com [http://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/] Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly] Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop [https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NhRiyowalHnbKjveNQxxA] Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com [http://crimeweeklypodcast.com/] Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. https://www.Smalls.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.Smalls.com/CrimeWeekly] - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 60% off your first order and FREE shipping! 2. https://www.TryFum.com [https://www.TryFum.com] - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for a FREE gift with your Journey Pack! 3. https://www.SKIMS.com [https://www.SKIMS.com] - Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! After you place your order, let them know we sent you! 4. https://www.FactorMeals.com/CrimeWeekly50Off [https://www.FactorMeals.com/CrimeWeekly50Off] - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY50OFF for 50% off your first box and FREE breakfast for one year! 5. https://www.Manscaped.com [https://www.Manscaped.com] - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 15% off your entire order!

S3 Ep363: Anna Kepner’s Final Hours | Timeline Of A Crime at Sea

18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation, and a recent autopsy ruled her death a homicide. Investigators discovered her body concealed under a bed, and authorities have identified her 16-year-old stepbrother as a suspect in the case. Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com [http://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/] Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly] Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop [https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NhRiyowalHnbKjveNQxxA] Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com [http://crimeweeklypodcast.com/] Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. https://www.BubsNaturals.com [https://www.BubsNaturals.com] - Live Better Longer! Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 20% OFF at BUBS Naturals! Let them know we sent you! 2. https://www.WildGrain.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.WildGrain.com/CrimeWeekly] - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for $30 off your first box and FREE croissants!

S3 Ep362: BTK | How a Floppy Disk Led to Dennis Rader’s Demise (Part 5)

In 1974, Wichita, Kansas was shaken by a series of brutal attacks inside family homes. Men, women, and children were bound, tortured, and killed by a predator who called himself BTK. For 17 years, he terrorized the community, claiming at least 10 victims and taunting police with disturbing letters that detailed his crimes. Then in 1991, the killings abruptly stopped, leaving law enforcement and the public to wonder if the killer had vanished forever. For more than a decade, there was silence. Then in 2004, BTK resurfaced with new messages, reigniting fear in Wichita. But that renewed need for attention would ultimately be his downfall, and by the following year, detectives had identified the killer as Dennis Rader, a father of two, a Scout leader, and a trusted member of his church council. Rader was the last person anyone suspected of being a sexual sadist serial killer, but once investigators began putting all the puzzle pieces together, it became clear that Rader’s family-man persona was just a mask covering the monster beneath. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com [http://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/] Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly] Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop [https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NhRiyowalHnbKjveNQxxA] Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com [http://crimeweeklypodcast.com/] Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. https://www.HelloFresh.com/CrimeWeekly10FM [https://www.HelloFresh.com/CrimeWeekly10FM] - Get 10 FREE meals and FREE breakfast for LIFE! 2. https://www.Incogni.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.Incogni.com/CrimeWeekly] - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 60% off! 3. https://www.HelixSleep.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.HelixSleep.com/CrimeWeekly] - Get 27% off sitewide NOW! 4. https://www.EatIQBAR.com [https://www.EatIQBAR.com] - Text WEEKLY to 64000 for 20% off ALL IQBAR products and FREE shipping! 5. https://www.Rula.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.Rula.com/CrimeWeekly] - Make your mental health your top priority today with Rula! Let them know we sent you!

S3 Ep361: The FBI Raid, the Wig & the Whispers | Inside Melodee Buzzard’s Missing Person Case

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard, last seen on October 7, 2025 after traveling with her mother in a rented white Chevrolet Malibu, remains missing as investigators follow leads across multiple states. Surveillance footage suggests her appearance may have been altered with a disguise, and search warrants have yet to reveal her location. Authorities describe Melodee as an at-risk child and continue urging the public to report any information. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com [http://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/] Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly] Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop [https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NhRiyowalHnbKjveNQxxA] Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com [http://crimeweeklypodcast.com/] Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. https://www.OneSkin.co/CWN [https://www.OneSkin.co/CWN] - Use code CWN for 15% off! Let them know we sent you! 2. https://www.UncommonGoods.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.UncommonGoods.com/CrimeWeekly] - Get 15% off your next gift!

S3 Ep360: BTK | The Piano, The Mask, and the Dead of Winter (Part 4)

In 1974, Wichita, Kansas was shaken by a series of brutal attacks inside family homes. Men, women, and children were bound, tortured, and killed by a predator who called himself BTK. For 17 years, he terrorized the community, claiming at least 10 victims and taunting police with disturbing letters that detailed his crimes. Then in 1991, the killings abruptly stopped, leaving law enforcement and the public to wonder if the killer had vanished forever. For more than a decade, there was silence. Then in 2004, BTK resurfaced with new messages, reigniting fear in Wichita. But that renewed need for attention would ultimately be his downfall, and by the following year, detectives had identified the killer as Dennis Rader, a father of two, a Scout leader, and a trusted member of his church council. Rader was the last person anyone suspected of being a sexual sadist serial killer, but once investigators began putting all the puzzle pieces together, it became clear that Rader’s family-man persona was just a mask covering the monster beneath. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com [http://www.criminalcoffeeco.com/] Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly] Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop [https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_NhRiyowalHnbKjveNQxxA] Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com [http://crimeweeklypodcast.com/] Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. https://www.PDSDebt.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.PDSDebt.com/CrimeWeekly] - Get your FREE assessment and find the best option for you at PDS Debt! 2. https://www.EatIQBAR.com [https://www.EatIQBAR.com] - Text WEEKLY to 64000 for 20% off ALL IQBAR products and FREE shipping! 3. https://www.Coyuchi.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.Coyuchi.com/CrimeWeekly] - Get 20% off your first order with Coyuchi! 4. https://www.Smalls.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.Smalls.com/CrimeWeekly] - Get 60% off your first order plus FREE shipping with Smalls! 5. https://www.SmartCredit.com/CrimeWeekly [https://www.SmartCredit.com/CrimeWeekly] - Start your 7-day trial with Smart Credit for just $1!