Culpable

Goldie Thornsberry was the glue that held her family together. When the 65-year-old disappeared in 1996 without any explanation, her loved ones quickly became concerned. Suspicions grew when Goldie’s bank revealed evidence of fraudulent checks on her account, leaving the family to wonder if one of their very own could be responsible for her disappearance. Follow Culpable on our socials @CulpablePodcast Visit the website at culpablepodcast.com For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Mitchell was a kind and passionate young man living with his family in Union City, GA. The 20-year-old was a recent honors graduate with big dreams for the future. But in one tragic moment in March of 2019, all of that would be taken away. Austin had been hanging out with some friends in a nearby townhome when something unexpected occurred resulting in Austin’s death. His friends reported that he’d died by suicide, but his parents think otherwise. They believe the information they have learned over time asserts the theory that their son was a victim of foul play. Follow Culpable on our socials @CulpablePodcast Visit the website at culpablepodcast.com For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen as Dennis Cooper guest hosts a special episode of our new daily podcast, This Day in Crime, where we cover the latest crime stories making the headlines. A fast-hitting, light-hearted approach to true crime, and the easiest way to keep up with what’s going on in the world of crime each and every day. Follow This Day in Crime on Social X: @tenderfootTV, @thisdayincrime_ IG: @tenderfoot.tv, @thisdayincrime To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug McMillin was a spirited young man who developed a sense of independence early in life after moving out and getting an apartment of his own. As a young 19-year-old, this newfound freedom was like a breath of fresh air to Doug. No one could have imagined that a short time later he would be gunned down inside his apartment in an apparent robbery gone wrong. 15 years later, little is known about what happened to Doug and his killer is still at large. His brother James believes he knows who was responsible, but what do the authorities believe? And why does his case remain unsolved? Follow Culpable on our socials @CulpablePodcast Visit the website at culpablepodcast.com For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Haugen and Jeanette Bauman were two middle-aged explorers who had developed a budding relationship. Steven, a father to two daughters, and Jeanette, a mother to two sons, shared a passion for exploring the great outdoors. This is what they were doing in the summer of 2005 when their children received some devastating news - the deceased bodies of Steven, Jeanette, and their dog, Caesar, had been discovered near a campsite in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest. To this day, little is known about their deaths. Now, two families are working together to uncover the truth. Follow Culpable on our socials @CulpablePodcast Visit the website at culpablepodcast.com For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyeasha Starks was a vibrant young collegiate with a bright future. A student at Austin Peay State University, Tyeasha had many dreams and aspirations. The 22-year-old had recently become a new mother, and was actively working to create a better life for her and her child. But all that came crashing down in February of 2023, when her life was taken during a custody exchange gone wrong. Despite knowing who was responsible for this egregious act, authorities have yet to bring forth charges. Tyeasha’s mother wants to know why. Follow Culpable on our socials @CulpablePodcast Visit the website at culpablepodcast.com For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes, the worst crimes happen when you’d least expect it. From the creators of Culpable comes an all new anthology of crime stories too shocking to miss. Featuring stories of a custody exchange gone wrong, a camping trip turned manhunt, and a missing persons investigation with an unbelievable twist. Five new cases coming May 17th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the third season of Culpable is in development, we’re going to keep using this platform to help more families in their fight for justice. Last fall we brought you 6 cases over 6 weeks. Now we’re bringing you 5 more. From Tenderfoot TV, Culpable returns with another installment of Case Reviews on May 17th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up and Vanished presents... Status: Untraced. In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-September or so. If I’m not back by then, don’t look for me.” Four years later, host and true crime newcomer Liam Luxon is introduced to Justin's story and embarks on an investigation into the case. "Status-Untraced" is a 10-episode journey that explores the secrets the Valley holds, the stones left unturned, and what really happened to Justin Alexander. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17-year-old Danny Violette was the star of his high school wrestling team, and known to be a very strong and determined individual. When the teen stormed out of his house one morning, after a dispute with his parents, they never imagined it would be the last time they'd see him alive. Eventually his body would be found in a field just miles from his home, and an autopsy would provide some alarming details surrounding his death. But after 25 years, Danny's case remains unsolved. His brother is ready to get to the bottom of it, no matter the cost. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For most of her life Amy Jo Nelson fought through health complications, which resulted in numerous treatments and medications. When the 39-year-old was found dead in a stranger's apartment, many believed she may have died of a drug overdose. But her family immediately suspected foul play, having witnessed some strange events leading up to her demise. They'd receive some affirmation when the autopsy report listed her death as a homicide. The question remains, who's responsible for her death? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In September of 2017, 61-year-old Tim Watkins went out for a routine bike ride on one of his favorite trails and never returned. When a search party located several of his belongings, it raised suspicions. But when they later found his body in a shallow grave nearby, it became clear that a murderer was on the loose. Tim's family wants nothing more than for that person to be held accountable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been over 30 years since 18-year-old Maurice Walker was found dead near one of his regular fishing spots. To this day, no suspects have been named. But after all these years, his highschool sweetheart is still doing everything in her power to keep his memory alive. She suspects some of the locals that Maurice was known to hang around at the time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When 22-year-old Mika Westwolf was found dead from an apparent hit and run on her reservation, a person of interest was quickly identified. But months later, no charges have been brought and the investigation has stalled. Mika's family and legal advocate have taken matters into their own hands, as they no longer know who to trust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Andrew’s investigation takes a downturn, his childhood friend, Breanna, steps in to raise awareness on social media and question authorities about the circumstances surrounding his death. Was he alone when he died? Who supplied the lethal drugs? Andrew’s loved ones fight to learn the truth about what happened to him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When 26-year-old Andrew Thomas Wall was found dead in his apartment from an apparent drug overdose, his friends and family were devastated. But after noticing that all of his valuables were missing, including his car, they grew suspicious of the individuals he was known to be with in the days leading up to his death. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2019 we took a long form, investigative approach, covering the case of Christian Andreacchio. In 2022, we did another deep dive into the case of Brittany Stykes. Now, we’re changing things up a little. A new spin on the hit series from Resonate Originals and Tenderfoot TV. Introducing Culpable Case Review. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After nearly a decade, the death of Brittany Stykes remains unsolved. Brown County's Sergeant Quinn Carlson warned us that we were dealing with a "true whodunit". But in a case where theories abound, we may be inching closer to an answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brittany's sister, Emily, believes there was a personal agenda behind her sister's murder - someone must have benefitted in some way. Brittany's husband, Shane, has a firm alibi for the night of the murder, but he still wonders if this could all tie into him in some way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producer Jessica Noll, interviews host Dennis Cooper, who came into this story as an outsider. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices