Ep. 42: Lori Vallow Daybell & the Doomsday Murders (Part 2)

Ep. 43: Angela Diaz & Michelle Hadley

WE'RE BACK! This week's case? The crazy story of Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley. Ben returns to FWC for this episode! Just when you think you know what's going on, there's a twist. Another true crime story just for you. Love you guys!

Ep. 42: Lori Vallow Daybell & the Doomsday Murders (Part 2)

Part 2 of the infamous Doomsday murders. Alyssa and I finish up the story with a nice little bow. This episode covers the investigation, trials and aftermath. Make sure to listen to part 1 first! Enjoy! Links to donate to Austin families affected by the mass shooting:  Ryder Harrington GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-ryder-harrington] Rudy Garza GoFundMe [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rudys-recovery-after-austin-tragedy] Buford's 5k Fundraiser [https://partiful.com/e/afTTwYaqzC2cvqsIpiik] Donate blood at We Are Blood [https://weareblood.org/donate-blood/]

Ep. 41: Lori Vallow Daybell & the Doomsday Murders (Part 1)

This week I'm joined by Alyssa to dive into one of the most disturbing and bizarre modern true crime cases: the “Doomsday Mom” murders of Lori Vallow Daybell. In Part 1, we unravel the apocalyptic beliefs, suspicious deaths, and the chilling disappearance of Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow that shocked the nation. This case is wild, recent, and deeply heartbreaking — and we’re just getting started. Part 2 drops next week, where we’ll cover the discovery of the bodies, the trials, and the jaw-dropping courtroom moments.   Sources Associated Press. “Lori Vallow Daybell Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murders of Her Children.” Associated Press, 31 July 2023. Associated Press. “Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death in Idaho ‘Doomsday’ Murders Case.” Associated Press, 1 June 2024. “Chad Daybell Trial Coverage.” Court TV, 2024. Dateline NBC. “Mommy Doomsday.” Dateline NBC, NBC, 2020. Dateline NBC. “Lori Vallow Daybell Speaks.” Dateline NBC, NBC, 2025. East Idaho News. Comprehensive timeline and trial coverage of the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell cases, 2019–2024. Goffard, Christopher. “A Mother, a Doomsday Author and the Killing of Two Children.” Los Angeles Times, 2020. 48 Hours. “The Doomsday Files.” 48 Hours, CBS News, 2023. Wood, Rob. Prosecution Statements and Court Filings, State of Idaho v. Lori Vallow Daybell, 2021–2023. State of Idaho v. Lori Norene Vallow Daybell. Ada County District Court, 2023. Trial transcripts and court records. State of Idaho v. Chad Guy Daybell. Fremont County District Court, 2024. Trial transcripts and court records.

Ep. 40: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!

I can't believe it!! It's been ONE YEAR since I started Friends Who Crime. In this episode, I edited together some of my favorite moments on the podcast over the last year. WHAT FUN! If I didn't say it enough in the episode already, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! I LOVE YOU! Follow the pod on instagram @friendswhocrime Email us at friendswhocrime@gmail.com [friendswhocrime@gmail.com] Rate us 5 stars on your streaming service! OKAY LOVE YOU BYE!

Ep. 39: The Shocking Murder of Irene Garza

Nathan and I discuss the heartbreaking, awful murder of Irene Garza. A woman with her whole life ahead of her, tragically cut short by someone she should have been able to trust. Poor Irene never saw it coming. And neither did we!