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Ashley and Ricky, the husband-and-wife duo behind Crime Salad, serve up a healthy portion of true crime every week. With captivating storytelling and unique perspectives, they dive deep into cases, unraveling twists and exposing the darker side of humanity. Their mission is simple: to tell the stories that need to be heard, the ones that linger long after the episode ends.

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Atwood Lake Park in Ohio was known for peace and family vacations until the summer of 2025, when deputies found Ruth Miller, an Amish mother, standing knee-deep in the water claiming she had “given her child to God.” What followed became one of Ohio’s most haunting faith-related tragedies, now known as the Ruth Miller Atwood Lake case.

Ashley and Ricky explore how faith, delusion, and mental illness collided in this heartbreaking story from Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

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Keywords: Ruth Miller case, Atwood Lake Ohio, Amish mother drowning child, spiritual delusion, insanity plea Ohio, religious psychosis, true crime podcast

Given to God At Atwood Lake: The Ruth Miller Case

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces

behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true

crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls

One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal,

unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more.

For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into Crimes of: Infamy. The

real-life true crime events behind Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains, from cult

classics to massive franchises. Norman Bates. Buffalo Bill. Ghostface. Jason Voorhees.

The names alone send a shiver down your spine. Now, discover the chilling crimes that

brought them to life.

Crimes Of... is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you

get your podcasts.

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Introducing: CRIMES OF...

Sixteen-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished in broad daylight from Yorkton, Saskatchewan in 2016. Nearly a decade later, her disappearance remains one of Canada’s most haunting mysteries.

In this episode, Ashley and Ricky trace Mekayla’s final hours through security footage, phone records, and witness accounts that reveal a series of strange and unsettling moments. From cryptic texts and untraceable calls to online connections that may have lured her away, the timeline raises chilling questions about what really happened that day.

Was Mekayla planning to run away? Was she groomed by someone she met online? Or did she encounter something far more sinister?

Join us as we explore the key theories, police findings, and heartbreaking search led by her mother, Paula Bali, who continues to fight for answers nearly nine years later.

 If You Have Any Information About the Disappearance of Mekayla Bali

Contact the F Division RCMP Historical Case Unit:

 1-833-502-6861

 1-639-625-4111

 saskmissingpersons@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Reach Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):

 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

 Submit a tip online

Contact the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains:

 canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Follow Mekayla’s Official Facebook Page for Updates:

 Let’s Bring Mekayla Bali Home

Thank you all for supporting Crime Salad. Your love and our Patreon members truly keep this show going. For ad-free listening, join us for just $1 at patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast

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Once Upon A Crime

In 1947, the body of Elizabeth Short was discovered in a vacant Los Angeles lot. The press dubbed her the Black Dahlia, and her murder became one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history.

Behind the lurid headlines and wild speculation was a real woman, one whose life and story have been overshadowed by the myth.

Broken: The Black Dahlia Murder reveals who Elizabeth Short was, the shocking details of her murder, and the search for her killer. Along the way, we uncover the facts, the rumors, and the pieces of history that time tried to erase.

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or watch on YouTube. www.truecrimepodcast.com 

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, every day of the year. Your call, text, or chat is free and confidential. Visit 988lifeline.org

The Disappearance of Mekayla Bali: Secrets, Sightings, and Silence

Crime Salad dives into the case of Oakley Carlson, a 5-year-old girl from Grays Harbor County, Washington, who disappeared after being returned to her biological parents, Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson. This episode exposes the warning signs and system failures that continue to haunt advocates demanding justice for Oakley.

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True Crime Couple: a husband-and-wife duo breaking down the wildest cases with heart! 

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Thank you all for supporting Crime Salad. Your love and our Patreon members truly keep this show going. For ad-free listening, join us for just $1 at patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast

Missing: Oakley Carlson - Denial, Neglect, and the Fight for Justice

In August of 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her neighborhood in Moline, Illinois, leaving behind one of the most haunting mysteries in the Quad Cities. There was no sign of a struggle, no clear witnesses, and no immediate answers. For nearly three decades, her case remained unsolved.

But behind the headlines, Trudy’s father never stopped fighting. From the very beginning, he insisted he knew who was responsible. While police chased false leads and dead ends, he pointed to the same small circle of men—names he repeated year after year, long before investigators finally confirmed them as persons of interest.

In August 2025, almost exactly 29 years after Trudy disappeared, an arrest was finally made. The breakthrough came too late for her father, who passed away without seeing justice—but it proved he had been right all along.

This is the story of Trudy Appleby: a child gone without a trace, a family’s relentless search for truth, and the decades-long fight to hold those responsible accountable in the Quad Cities’ most infamous missing child case.

Please contact the Moline Police Department (Illinois) - Missing Persons Unit - 1-309-797-0407 OR your local FBI if you have any information.

Trudy’s Missing Poster: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/822441/1

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Trudy Appleby: The 1996 Moline Disappearance

In this episode, Crime Salad sits down with Hope Hooton, a mother who has endured the unimaginable loss of her two children to filicide, the act of a parent killing their own child. This conversation covers deeply sensitive topics, including suicide, domestic abuse, and the devastating realities that too often go overlooked by the system. Hope shares the red flags she recognized, the steps she took to protect herself and her children, and the hard truths about how difficult it can be to leave an abusive relationship.

Through her story, Hope is turning tragedy into purpose, spreading awareness, advocating for change, and working to save children’s lives by shining a light on the warning signs that must never be ignored.

Listener discretion is advised. Please take care of your mental health first as you listen.

Please Follow and Support Hope Hooton: 

Hope’s Website: https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/

Hope’s Podcast: Voices Against Filicide

Hope’s TikTok: hope.in.the.pain

Pierce's pledge https://www.piercespledge.org/

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 to be connected with free, confidential support 24/7.

If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can call or text anytime to be connected with trained counselors.

Filicide Awareness Interview with Hope Hooton

Parents’ rights should never outweigh a child’s right to be safe! #stopfilicide #filicideawareness 

#mentalhealthawareness 

For Alec, Lydia, and Rowan, this decision became catastrophic. 

This is not an easy story to hear. It carries a strong listener discretion warning as we discuss filicide, the failures of the system, and the heartbreaking loss of innocent lives. But it’s also a story of resilience of two mothers determined to ensure their children are not forgotten.

Important Links:

The Website: https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/

The Podcast: Voices Against Filicide

Hope’s TikTok: hope.in.the.pain

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Fighting Against Filicide: Alec, Lydia, and Rowan

Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. 

Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. 

Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. 

Evening episodes go deeper. Into the people, the evidence, and the moments that matter most. The pursuit of justice never stops. And with Crime House Daily, you won’t have to either. 

Follow Crime House Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or listen here: https://link.podtrac.com/73j9h1co

Introducing: CRIME HOUSE DAILY

In 2001, Tracy Hill was 24 years old, a college student, and separated from her husband. She was trying to build a future for herself when, suddenly, she went missing. What followed was a desperate search, suspicions of foul play, and a case that—after more than two decades—remains unsolved.

Even with all the years that have passed, Tracy’s case is still open. Foul play is suspected, but without Tracy, there’s no way to bring justice to those responsible. 

The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s help. If you know anything about the disappearance of Tracy Hill, no matter how small, you’re urged to call their office at 330-424-7255. 

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Keywords: Tracy Hill, Guilford Lake, Columbiana County, Ohio missing persons, Kent State student disappearance, North Lima Ohio, Ohio cold cases.

Finding Tracy Hill | Columbiana County, Ohio

In March of 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert disappeared from her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Stacey was vibrant, funny, and deeply loved by her family and friends. She had a smile that could brighten even the darkest room, and a spirit that made people want to be near her. But when she vanished, a wave of fear and unanswered questions consumed her community.

What followed were years of rumors, false leads, and painful uncertainty. Stacey’s story reveals how someone can disappear even in a place that should feel safe—and how a family can be left waiting for justice that never seems to come.

Helpful Links:

Finishing Stacey’s Fight Facebook

The family’s GoFundMe

If you have any information about Stacey’s case—no matter how small—you can reach out in the following ways:

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 • 📞 Call the 
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office • at 
740-833-2800

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 • 📧 Email: 
finishingstaceysfight@gmail.com

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 • 🕵️ Submit an 
anonymous tip • through the Ohio Attorney General’s official page: 
Link

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STACEY B. COLBERT: THE NEVER ENDING FIGHT

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Born on September 7, 2019, Journey—referred to as J.G. in legal documents—had a heartbreaking start to life in Tulare County, California. It didn’t take long for Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) to begin receiving multiple reports concerning Journey’s safety and well-being.

In the year leading up to Journey’s birth, his father became consumed by conspiracy theories and developed a dangerous plan to raise an entirely plant-based baby. Journey’s parents took their beliefs to an extreme, feeding their newborn a diet of blended bananas, dates, and honey—ignoring his basic nutritional needs for breast milk or infant formula.

Despite repeated calls from Journey’s grandmother to Child Protective Services (CPS), no effective action was taken until it was tragically too late.

Miraculously, Journey survived the severe neglect and abuse, but he now faces lifelong challenges as a result of the trauma he endured.

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Left in the Mix: Journey’s Fight

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