Crime Chats

About Crime Chats

Crime Chats is a casual true crime podcast where we get together and chat about the crimes we can’t stop thinking about. From infamous cases and unsolved mysteries to shocking criminal behavior and courtroom chaos. No scripts, no stiff narration, just casual conversations between real-life best friends. We'll share our honest opinions, theories, and the occasional dark joke every now and then. In each episode, we'll chat about a case that’s been living rent-free in our minds. If you love true crime podcasts, unsolved cases, crime discussion, hearing two friends break down criminal cases in a relatable, conversational way, and you don't mind the occasional colorful language, Crime Chats is for you.

Publisher

Lisa Iacoletti and Hilary Morrow

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Jan 2026

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   Daniel LaPlante: The Boy in the Walls (Part 2 of 2)

   In honor of Halloween, we are taking a break from cults & cons to explore a real-life horror story: the disturbing case of Daniel LaPlante. In 1986, Daniel LaPlante snuck into the Bowen family home and stayed there. For six whole months. But that terrifying incident was only the beginning of a much darker story... Just one year later, LaPlante would be responsible for the murders of Priscilla Gustafson and her two young children, Abigail and William. ⚠️ Content Warning This episode discusses home invasion, stalking, violence, murder, and the deaths of two young children. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 🔎 What We Cover The string of burglaries Daniel LaPlante committed before his stay in the Bowen home Daniel LaPlante's fixation with Tina Bowen and how that led to the 1986 incident Daniel LaPlante's second Bowen home invasion and how he was able to stay concealed inside for months on end How Daniel LaPlante was discovered concealed behind a false wall in the basement. Daniel LaPlante's arrest, time in juvenile detention, and eventual release of bail The events leading up to the December 1987 murders of Priscilla Gustafson and her children, Abigail and William. The investigation and the evidence that connected LaPlante to the murders. His subsequent flight from police, another terrifying encounter, and eventual arrest. The trial, convictions, and developments in his sentencing. 💬 Join the Conversation What would possess someone to live inside the walls of a home and terrorize the family living there? And how was a 16 year old boy able to go missing from his own home for 6 months without raising alarms? 📚 Sources Click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1OGg9WivxECy_U_7JYy8lC4aIDyGqWjX8cDItRqYRg/edit?usp=sharing) for a full list of the sources used for this episode. ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interesting Buy our merch on Amazon! Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next buymeacoffee.com/crimechats (http://buymeacoffee.com/crimechats)

2. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Daniel LaPlante: The Boy in the Walls (Part 1 of 2)

   In honor of Halloween, we are taking a break from cults & cons to explore a real-life horror story: the disturbing case of Daniel LaPlante. In 1986, Daniel LaPlante snuck into the Bowen family home and stayed there. For six whole months. But that terrifying incident was only the beginning of a much darker story... Just one year later, LaPlante would be responsible for the murders of Priscilla Gustafson and her two young children, Abigail and William. ⚠️ Content Warning This episode discusses home invasion, stalking, violence, murder, and the deaths of two young children. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 🔎 What We Cover The string of burglaries Daniel LaPlante committed before his stay in the Bowen home Daniel LaPlante's fixation with Tina Bowen and how that led to the 1986 incident Daniel LaPlante's second Bowen home invasion and how he was able to stay concealed inside for months on end How Daniel LaPlante was discovered concealed behind a false wall in the basement. Daniel LaPlante's arrest, time in juvenile detention, and eventual release of bail The events leading up to the December 1987 murders of Priscilla Gustafson and her children, Abigail and William. The investigation and the evidence that connected LaPlante to the murders. His subsequent flight from police, another terrifying encounter, and eventual arrest. The trial, convictions, and developments in his sentencing. 💬 Join the Conversation What would possess someone to live inside the walls of a home and terrorize the family living there? And how was a 16 year old boy able to go missing from his own home for 6 months without raising alarms? 📚 Sources Click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1OGg9WivxECy_U_7JYy8lC4aIDyGqWjX8cDItRqYRg/edit?usp=sharing) for a full list of the sources used for this episode. ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interesting Buy our merch on Amazon! Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next buymeacoffee.com/crimechats (http://buymeacoffee.com/crimechats)

3. 

   28 Oct 2026

   The Nine O'Clock Service: From Radical Evangelism to Abusive Control (Part 2 of 2)

   What happens when a movement that promises spiritual connection, community, and a fresh take on religion becomes a place of manipulation and abuse? In the 1980s and 1990s in Sheffield, England, the Nine O’Clock Service attracted hundreds of young people with its unconventional blend of Christian worship, rave culture, electronic music, and multimedia performances. At the center of it all was Chris Brain, a charismatic leader whose influence over the congregation would eventually lead to a devastating scandal. Behind the music, the packed services, and the movement’s progressive image, former members described an increasingly controlling environment in which spiritual authority was used to exert power over followers. When allegations of sexual abuse and manipulation emerged in 1995, the movement collapsed, leaving former members struggling to process what had happened. Decades later, the case returned to the courts, raising difficult questions about institutional accountability and how abuse can flourish within a community built on trust. ⚠️ Content Warning This episode discusses sexual abuse, rape, spiritual abuse, coercive control, and manipulation within a religious community. Listener discretion is advised. 🔎 What We Cover Chris Brain's early life and how he first came into the Christian faith The pull toward leadership that Chris felt almost immediately upon his conversion and joining a church of his own How Chris Brain built a devoted following through charisma, music, and spiritual authority The origins of the Nine O’Clock Service and its unconventional approach to Christian worship The group’s growing influence and the culture that developed around it The 1995 scandal that brought the Nine O’Clock Service to an end The questions surrounding church leadership, oversight, and institutional accountability The criminal proceedings decades later and the convictions against Chris Brain 🎙️ Facts First, Hot Takes Later As always, we’re laying out the facts before getting into our opinions. But this episode does include a lot of personal opinions about religion, God, and worship. 💬 Join the Conversation How does a community built around belonging become a place where people feel unable to question its leader? And when warning signs emerge, who is responsible for taking action? At what point does devotion become manipulation, and what responsibility do institutions have when allegations surface? Share your thoughts in the comments! 📰 Sources Click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WOyKq33Gf3pkPSG9j2ge8uOOaaa5pn56A9op6RBA3Gc/edit?usp=sharing) for a full list of the sources used for this episode 📚 Further Reading Howard, R. (1996). The rise and fall of the Nine O'Clock Service: A cult within the church? Mowbray / Cassell. (Click here (https://link.amazon/B0gOESNsm) to purchase this book using our affiliate link) ☕ Support the Show If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this: Share this episode with someone who would find it interesting Buy our merch on Amazon! Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next buymeacoffee.com/crimechats (http://buymeacoffee.com/crimechats)

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