Details Are Sketchy
A bimonthly true crime podcast, in which two friends share an unsolved disappearance or unsolved case, a crime they're most intrigued by, and talk all things true crime.
Episodes
30 episodes
Sampsanova: The Grannibal Cannibal
In this episode, Rachel tells us about Russia's "Grannibal Cannibal." As always, we talk about what we're reading and watching. There's no missing person's case this week. Our next book is the classic "Helter Skelter" by Vincent Bu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:51
The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen
We are back from a long (unscheduled) break! In this episode, Kiki brings us the death of Sherri Rasmussen and Rachel tells us about the missing teen Daisy Joy Rodriguez. We also talk about what we've been reading and watching. Our...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:28:52
Vanished From A Busy Public School: The Disappearance of Kyron Horman
In this episode, Rachel brings us the disappearance of Kyron Horman. We also discuss our book pick "Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers" by Frank Figliuzzi. Our next book is the classic "Helter Skelter" by Vincent Buglios...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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2:23:34
Trier and Salem Witch Trials
This week, Kiki brings us two stories of witchcraft and hysteria. We're also celebrating our one-year anniversary and Halloween. There's no missing person case this week.Our next book is "Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers" b...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:31:43
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Baffling Case of Rey Rivera Part 3
In this episode, Rachel brings us the final part of the very baffling case of Rey Rivera. There's no missing person case this week.Our next book is "Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers" by Frank Figliuzzi, which we will discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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2:05:41
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Baffling Case of Rey Rivera Part 2
In this episode, Rachel brings us the first part of the very baffling case of Rey Rivera, while Kiki brings us the disappearance of Dawnita Wilkerson. We also talk about books, meeting a couple of DS9 actors, and a bunch of other stuff....
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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2:18:34
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Baffling Case of Rey Rivera
In this episode, Rachel brings us the first part of the very baffling case of Rey Rivera, while Kiki brings us the disappearance of Giovanna Tyler.Our next book is "Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers" by Frank Figliuzzi, whic...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:24:33
Spiritual Warriors: The Cult of James Ray
In this episode, Kiki brings us the story of cultist James Ray and the three deaths in his Arizona sweat lodge. Rachel brings us the disappearance of Mehki Marcelo Saenz. In the next episode, we'll discuss the book "Little, Crazy C...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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59:25
Grants Pass Oregon v. Johnson and the Criminalization of Human Existence
We apologize for being tardy (again).In this episode, Rachel discusses the possible (likely?) repercussions of the decision of Grants Pass Oregon v. Johnson and our criminalization of homelessness. There's no missing persons case this t...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:21:15
Curtain Call: The Murders of Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi
In this episode, Rachel gives us the disappearance of Ingrid Lane and Kiki brings us the murders of Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi. Our next book is "Little, Crazy Children: A True Crime Tragedy of Lost Innocence" by James Renner, whi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:27:24
Hard2Get: The Untimely Murders of JB Beasley and Tracie Hawlett
In this episode, Rachel brings us once cold case of JB Beasley and Tracie Hawlett. Then we discuss our book "The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice" by Alex Hortis. Unfortunately, for a number ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:23:54
When Blackmail Bites Back: The Murder of Gary Triano
In this episode, Rachel gives us the disappearance of Shaniece Harris and Kiki brings us the 1996 murder of Gary Triano. We also talk about sharks, fears, and Trek (because of course we do).Our next book is "The Witch of New York: The T...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:38:52
Be Gay, Do Crime - A Gay Celebration for Pride Month
This episode Kiki gives us the story of the disappearance of Katie Ferguson and Rachel brings us the stories of Alan L. Hart, Karl M. Baer, and Lili Elbe. Kiki also tells us about CrimeCon Nashville and we talk about what we've been reading and...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:30:10
The White Widow: Spinning a Venomous Web of Deception and Death
In this week's episode, Kiki gives us the story of the White Widow and Rachel brings us the disappearance of Gyselle Lujan. And we talk about what we've been reading and watching, including that Bridgerton carriage scene.Our next book i...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:14:12
Love Is With Your Brother Mike: Thou Shalt Not Kill
In this episode, Rachel tells us the story of a murderous (and all-around POS) minister and Kiki brings us the disappearance of Melanie James. Then we discuss "Hell's Half Acre: The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer Family on the Ame...
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1:31:47
Smart Assholes: The Mensa Murder
It's been a couple of weeks, so we are late getting this episode out. In this episode, Kiki covers the murder of Peggy Carr (aka The Mensa Murder) and Rachel brings us the disappearance of Shrell Whitfield. And, as always, we talk chat ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:03:43
One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap of Faith for a Terrorist Doomsday Cult: The Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack
In this episode, Kiki covers Aum Shinrikyo and the 1995 Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack, while Rachel brings us the disappearance of Jewel Paul Wheeler. Then we have a brief chat about what we've been reading and watching and doing.Side note:...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:16:29
Smash The Cis-tem: Protect Trans Lives And Rights
In this episode, Rachel covers the suicide of Nex Benedict and the murders of Pebbles LaDime "Dime" Doe and Brianna Ghey, while Kiki brings us the disappearance of Deng Vongphachan. Then we chat about books and shows and Star Trek underwear.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:12:11
Be Prepared: The Goyenas and the Boy Scout Black Widower
In this episode, Kiki talks about the Goyenas murders and Rachel brings us the disappearance of Kit Mora. We also discuss the book "Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries" by Rick Emer...
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1:39:44
Cute Enough To Stop You Heart, Smart Enough To Restart It: Lucy Letby; Serial Killer, Scapegoat, Or Both? Part 2
This is a long one, y'all. Rachel brings us part 2 of the Lucy Letby case for episode 11. Kiki talks about missing 12-year-old Lori Analise Paige. We also talk (briefly) about what we've watched and read since episode 10.Our ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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3:31:19
Cute Enough To Stop You Heart, Smart Enough To Restart It: Lucy Letby; Serial Killer, Scapegoat, Or Both? Part 1
Rachel brings us another two-parter for episode 10. This time it's on the Lucy Letby case. There's no missing person this week for reasons explained in the episode. We also talk about what we've watched and read since episode 9.Our next...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:54:03
The Monsters We Create: Two Tales of Child Murderers
In this episode, Kiki tells us the stories of Mary Bell and the Parker-Hulme murder case and Rachel brings us the disappearance of Danyanira Marquez. We also talk 90s teen classic 10 Things I Hate About You and cults.Our next book is "U...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:22:18
For Whom The Belle Tolls: Belle Gunness And Her Reign Of Terror
This week, Rachel tells us the story of Belle Gunness, one of the most prolific serial killers in history and Kiki brings us this episode's missing person Cynthia Acevedo. It's episode 8, which means we discuss our true crime book pick "Among t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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2:13:49
Leaping Alien Lizards, Batman! The Murder of Girlie Chew Hossencroft
This week Kiki tells us about a murder that involves cons, alien queens, alien vanquishers, and maybe some cannibalism. What can we say? New Mexico's wierd. Then Rachel brings us the disappearance of Luis Antonio Alderete-Martinez. We also went...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:45:50
Scrotal Conundrum: The Mysterious Death of Greg Fleniken
This week Rachel gives us a locked room mystery. Kiki tells us about the disappearance of Toni Padilla. We also gab about dragons, our mutual distaste for certain tropes, Colin Firth, and our New Year's resolutions.Our next book is "Amo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:16:29