Criminal Mischief

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The Murder Chronicles is now CRIMINAL MISCHIEF with Carolyn and Branden. From the creative team that brought you The Shadow Girls and The Devil Within, hosts Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan team up to give you a double dose of true crime each and every week. First, Carolyn trains her investigative eye on the darkest corners of the human condition to bring you a weekly story that is terrifying and intriguing with the type of access that only a veteran journalist could achieve. Then Carolyn is joined by Branden for a weekly bonus episode to have a lively (and less professional…) discussion about the case. Criminal Mischief is sure to be your new true crime obsession. Go ahead… scratch the itch.

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Today · 38 min
E|206 The Heart of Darkness - REDUX (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF THE MOST HATED WOMAN IN AMERICA: The Lori Vallow-Daybell Murders From the Archives — With New Developments in the Case A mother convinced her children were possessed by evil spirits. A doomsday prophet promising salvation. A trail of suspicious deaths stretching across multiple states. And a twisted belief system that transformed religious obsession into something far more sinister. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the most disturbing cases in modern American criminal history: the crimes of Lori Vallow-Daybell, the woman the media dubbed the "Doomsday Mom." When seven-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and sixteen-year-old Tylee Ryan disappeared in September 2019, investigators began unraveling a nightmare involving apocalyptic prophecies, alleged conspiracies, and a series of deaths connected to Lori and her eventual husband, Chad Daybell. The discovery of the children's remains buried on Chad Daybell's Idaho property exposed the horrifying reality behind a case that had already captivated the nation. And now, years after her convictions, Lori Vallow-Daybell is back before the courts. On November 2, 2026, the Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments in her appeal, with her attorneys challenging the removal of her chosen defense lawyer, alleged violations of her right to a speedy trial, and the admission of evidence involving other alleged crimes. Meanwhile, separate appeals involving her Arizona convictions are also moving through the courts. With multiple life sentences at stake, the legal battle is far from finished. Join Carolyn as we return to the original investigation, revisit the evidence and convictions, and examine the latest developments in a case where religious fanaticism, manipulation, and murder became inseparable. The Most Hated Woman in America. A story that continues to haunt the American justice system. LISTEN, FOLLOW & SUPPORT CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Listen & Follow: Subscribe to Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Never miss an investigation, courtroom update, or archival special. Rate & Review: Leave a five-star rating and written review. Your support helps independent true crime journalism reach new audiences. Watch & Subscribe: Visit the Evio Creative YouTube channel for video episodes, exclusive features, and more from across the network. Subscribe and turn on notifications. Join the Conversation: Follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram for the latest stories and updates from the Evio Creative Network. Have a Tip or Story Suggestion? Contact us at mailto:info@eviocreative.com. Criminal Mischief is an Evio Creative production, hosted by Carolyn Ossorio. Because the truth is often more disturbing than anything we could invent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today · 1 hr 10 min
E|206 The Heart of Darkness - REDUX
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF THE MOST HATED WOMAN IN AMERICA: The Lori Vallow-Daybell Murders From the Archives — With New Developments in the Case A mother convinced her children were possessed by evil spirits. A doomsday prophet promising salvation. A trail of suspicious deaths stretching across multiple states. And a twisted belief system that transformed religious obsession into something far more sinister. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio revisits one of the most disturbing cases in modern American criminal history: the crimes of Lori Vallow-Daybell, the woman the media dubbed the "Doomsday Mom." When seven-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and sixteen-year-old Tylee Ryan disappeared in September 2019, investigators began unraveling a nightmare involving apocalyptic prophecies, alleged conspiracies, and a series of deaths connected to Lori and her eventual husband, Chad Daybell. The discovery of the children's remains buried on Chad Daybell's Idaho property exposed the horrifying reality behind a case that had already captivated the nation. And now, years after her convictions, Lori Vallow-Daybell is back before the courts. On November 2, 2026, the Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments in her appeal, with her attorneys challenging the removal of her chosen defense lawyer, alleged violations of her right to a speedy trial, and the admission of evidence involving other alleged crimes. Meanwhile, separate appeals involving her Arizona convictions are also moving through the courts. With multiple life sentences at stake, the legal battle is far from finished. Join Carolyn as we return to the original investigation, revisit the evidence and convictions, and examine the latest developments in a case where religious fanaticism, manipulation, and murder became inseparable. The Most Hated Woman in America. A story that continues to haunt the American justice system. LISTEN, FOLLOW & SUPPORT CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Listen & Follow: Subscribe to Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Never miss an investigation, courtroom update, or archival special. Rate & Review: Leave a five-star rating and written review. Your support helps independent true crime journalism reach new audiences. Watch & Subscribe: Visit the Evio Creative YouTube channel for video episodes, exclusive features, and more from across the network. Subscribe and turn on notifications. Join the Conversation: Follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram for the latest stories and updates from the Evio Creative Network. Have a Tip or Story Suggestion? Contact us at mailto:info@eviocreative.com. Criminal Mischief is an Evio Creative production, hosted by Carolyn Ossorio. Because the truth is often more disturbing than anything we could invent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yesterday · 29 min
E|205 Hansel and Gretel (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Hansel and Gretel: A Grimm Fairy Tale A Special Storytelling Episode with Carolyn Ossorio Deep in the heart of a dark and unforgiving forest, two abandoned children stumble upon a house made of gingerbread, cakes, and candy. To Hansel and Gretel, starving and desperate, it appears to be a miracle. But behind its sugary walls waits something far more sinister than either child could imagine. This week on Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio takes a break from real-life crime to bring you one of the most disturbing stories ever disguised as a children's fairy tale: Hansel and Gretel, the classic tale collected and published by the Brothers Grimm. First published in 1812, Hansel and Gretel is a story of parental abandonment, starvation, deception, imprisonment, and attempted cannibalism. Beneath its familiar imagery of breadcrumbs and candy houses lies a chilling portrait of human desperation and the terrible things people are capable of doing when survival becomes their only concern. And at the center of it all is a witch whose appetite for children makes even the most depraved villains of modern true crime seem almost restrained. Join Carolyn for a special reading of this enduring Gothic nightmare, where childhood innocence collides with unimaginable cruelty, and the promise of something sweet conceals a horrifying secret. Because sometimes the most terrifying stories aren't ripped from the headlines. They're the ones our parents read to us before bed. LISTEN, FOLLOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATION Listen & Follow: Subscribe to Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Don't miss a single episode of Carolyn's exploration of true crime, dark history, and the sinister side of human nature. Rate & Review: Enjoying Criminal Mischief? Leave us a five-star rating and a written review. Your support helps introduce the show to new listeners and keeps the stories coming. Watch & Subscribe: Visit the Evio Creative YouTube channel for video episodes, original content, and more from across the Evio Creative Network. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a release. Join the Conversation: Follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and conversations about the stories that haunt us. Have a Story to Share? Send your true crime tips, unusual historical discoveries, and story suggestions to info@eviocreative.com. Produced by Evio Creative. Criminal Mischief — Because the truth is often stranger, and sometimes far more terrifying, than fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
November 3 · 28 min
E|205 Hansel and Gretel
CRIMINAL MISCHIEFHansel and Gretel: A Grimm Fairy Tale A Special Storytelling Episode with Carolyn Ossorio Deep in the heart of a dark and unforgiving forest, two abandoned children stumble upon a house made of gingerbread, cakes, and candy. To Hansel and Gretel, starving and desperate, it appears to be a miracle. But behind its sugary walls waits something far more sinister than either child could imagine. This week on Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio takes a break from real-life crime to bring you one of the most disturbing stories ever disguised as a children's fairy tale: Hansel and Gretel, the classic tale collected and published by the Brothers Grimm. First published in 1812, Hansel and Gretel is a story of parental abandonment, starvation, deception, imprisonment, and attempted cannibalism. Beneath its familiar imagery of breadcrumbs and candy houses lies a chilling portrait of human desperation and the terrible things people are capable of doing when survival becomes their only concern. And at the center of it all is a witch whose appetite for children makes even the most depraved villains of modern true crime seem almost restrained. Join Carolyn for a special reading of this enduring Gothic nightmare, where childhood innocence collides with unimaginable cruelty, and the promise of something sweet conceals a horrifying secret. Because sometimes the most terrifying stories aren't ripped from the headlines. They're the ones our parents read to us before bed. Listen & Follow: Subscribe to Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Don't miss a single episode of Carolyn's exploration of true crime, dark history, and the sinister side of human nature. Rate & Review: Enjoying Criminal Mischief? Leave us a five-star rating and a written review. Your support helps introduce the show to new listeners and keeps the stories coming. Watch & Subscribe: Visit the Evio Creative YouTube channel for video episodes, original content, and more from across the Evio Creative Network. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a release. Join the Conversation: Follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and conversations about the stories that haunt us. Have a Story to Share? Send your true crime tips, unusual historical discoveries, and story suggestions to info@eviocreative.com. Produced by Evio Creative. Criminal Mischief — Because the truth is often stranger, and sometimes far more terrifying, than fiction. LISTEN, FOLLOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 20 · 34 min
E|204 UPDATE! The Alex Murdaugh Re-Trial (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF THE MURDAUGH RETRIAL: NEW DNA, MISSING EVIDENCE & UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Could new forensic evidence change the course of one of America's most sensational murder cases? The Alex Murdaugh saga is far from over. After his 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were overturned, the disgraced South Carolina attorney is preparing for another murder trial. But as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare to return to the courtroom, new developments are raising questions about the evidence, the investigation, and what the jury may hear this time around. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio breaks down the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, including unidentified male DNA discovered beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, newly authorized forensic testing, and the lingering mystery of the murder weapons and clothing that investigators never recovered. The defense is also raising questions about a possible secret grand jury proceeding and allegations surrounding potentially concealed evidence. But how much of this represents genuinely new information, and how much is legal maneuvering ahead of a high-stakes retrial? Carolyn examines what the evidence actually establishes, what remains disputed, and whether these developments could alter the prosecution's case against Murdaugh. In this episode: • The latest developments ahead of Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial. • Unidentified male DNA beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails and what additional testing could reveal. • The missing murder weapons and unrecovered clothing. • Questions surrounding a possible grand jury investigation and disputed evidence. • The defense's strategy and the challenges facing prosecutors. • What comes next as one of America's most closely watched criminal cases returns to court. The original convictions were overturned because of jury interference, not a finding that Murdaugh was innocent. The new DNA evidence has not established the involvement of another killer, and allegations raised by the defense remain unproven. The evidence may be changing. The questions are multiplying. And the next chapter of the Murdaugh case could be every bit as consequential as the first. LISTEN, FOLLOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATION Listen & Follow: Subscribe to Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an update. Rate & Review: If you enjoy Carolyn's reporting and analysis, please leave a five-star rating and review. Your support helps independent true-crime journalism reach new listeners. Watch & Subscribe: Find more true-crime coverage on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes and updates. Have a Tip or Story? Contact us at :info@eviocreative.com. Criminal Mischief is an Evio Creative production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 20 · 15 min
E|204 UPDATE! - The Alex Murdaugh RE-TRIAL
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF THE MURDAUGH RETRIAL: NEW DNA, MISSING EVIDENCE & UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Could new forensic evidence change the course of one of America's most sensational murder cases? The Alex Murdaugh saga is far from over. After his 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were overturned, the disgraced South Carolina attorney is preparing for another murder trial. But as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare to return to the courtroom, new developments are raising questions about the evidence, the investigation, and what the jury may hear this time around. In this episode of Criminal Mischief, host Carolyn Ossorio breaks down the latest developments in the Murdaugh case, including unidentified male DNA discovered beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, newly authorized forensic testing, and the lingering mystery of the murder weapons and clothing that investigators never recovered. The defense is also raising questions about a possible secret grand jury proceeding and allegations surrounding potentially concealed evidence. But how much of this represents genuinely new information, and how much is legal maneuvering ahead of a high-stakes retrial? Carolyn examines what the evidence actually establishes, what remains disputed, and whether these developments could alter the prosecution's case against Murdaugh. In this episode: • The latest developments ahead of Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial. • Unidentified male DNA beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails and what additional testing could reveal. • The missing murder weapons and unrecovered clothing. • Questions surrounding a possible grand jury investigation and disputed evidence. • The defense's strategy and the challenges facing prosecutors. • What comes next as one of America's most closely watched criminal cases returns to court. The original convictions were overturned because of jury interference, not a finding that Murdaugh was innocent. The new DNA evidence has not established the involvement of another killer, and allegations raised by the defense remain unproven. The evidence may be changing. The questions are multiplying. And the next chapter of the Murdaugh case could be every bit as consequential as the first. LISTEN, FOLLOW & JOIN THE CONVERSATION Listen & Follow: Subscribe to Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an update. Rate & Review: If you enjoy Carolyn's reporting and analysis, please leave a five-star rating and review. Your support helps independent true-crime journalism reach new listeners. Watch & Subscribe: Find more true-crime coverage on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes and updates. Have a Tip or Story? Contact us at mailto:info@eviocreative.com. Criminal Mischief is an Evio Creative production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 14 · 34 min
E|203 The Picture of Tomasz Kosowski - Part Two (Bonus)
THE MURDER OF STEVEN COZZI The Tomasz Kosowski Case When attorney Steven Cozzi arrived for work at his Largo, Florida, law office in March 2023, there was little reason to believe he wouldn't be going home that evening. Then he vanished. His wallet, phone and keys were left behind. Investigators found blood inside the men's restroom at the law firm, but there was no sign of Cozzi himself. His body has never been recovered. What followed was an extraordinary murder investigation that eventually led authorities to Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, a plastic surgeon locked in a bitter legal dispute involving the medical practice where he had once worked. Cozzi represented defendants in that litigation, and prosecutors argued that Kosowski's anger over the case had become an obsession. The evidence investigators assembled told a chilling story: surveillance footage, forensic evidence, movements before and after Cozzi disappeared, and a trail prosecutors said connected Kosowski directly to the attorney's death—even without a body. But the case took another remarkable turn when Kosowski went to trial for first-degree murder and made a decision that dramatically raised the stakes: He represented himself. Facing the possibility of a death sentence, Kosowski questioned witnesses, challenged evidence and personally attempted to convince the court that prosecutors had accused the wrong man. It didn't work. In September 2026, Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio takes us inside the disappearance of Steven Cozzi, the evidence that transformed a missing-person investigation into a murder case, the bitter legal conflict prosecutors said supplied a motive, and the extraordinary spectacle of an accused killer attempting to defend himself against a case that could ultimately cost him his life. And at the center of it all remains one haunting unanswered question: Where is Steven Cozzi? LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Listen and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a five-star rating and review to help more listeners discover the show. Watch Criminal Mischief on the Evio Creative YouTube channel and subscribe with notifications turned on so you never miss a new episode. Follow the Evio Universe on social media for episode clips, case updates and more true-crime stories. Criminal Mischief with Carolyn Ossorio is an Evio Creative production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 13 · 35 min
E|203 The Picture of Tomasz Kosowski - Part Two
THE MURDER OF STEVEN COZZI The Tomasz Kosowski Case When attorney Steven Cozzi arrived for work at his Largo, Florida, law office in March 2023, there was little reason to believe he wouldn't be going home that evening. Then he vanished. His wallet, phone and keys were left behind. Investigators found blood inside the men's restroom at the law firm, but there was no sign of Cozzi himself. His body has never been recovered. What followed was an extraordinary murder investigation that eventually led authorities to Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, a plastic surgeon locked in a bitter legal dispute involving the medical practice where he had once worked. Cozzi represented defendants in that litigation, and prosecutors argued that Kosowski's anger over the case had become an obsession. The evidence investigators assembled told a chilling story: surveillance footage, forensic evidence, movements before and after Cozzi disappeared, and a trail prosecutors said connected Kosowski directly to the attorney's death—even without a body. But the case took another remarkable turn when Kosowski went to trial for first-degree murder and made a decision that dramatically raised the stakes: He represented himself. Facing the possibility of a death sentence, Kosowski questioned witnesses, challenged evidence and personally attempted to convince the court that prosecutors had accused the wrong man. It didn't work. In September 2026, Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio takes us inside the disappearance of Steven Cozzi, the evidence that transformed a missing-person investigation into a murder case, the bitter legal conflict prosecutors said supplied a motive, and the extraordinary spectacle of an accused killer attempting to defend himself against a case that could ultimately cost him his life. And at the center of it all remains one haunting unanswered question: Where is Steven Cozzi? LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Listen and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a five-star rating and review to help more listeners discover the show. Watch Criminal Mischief on the Evio Creative YouTube channel and subscribe with notifications turned on so you never miss a new episode. Follow the Evio Universe on social media for episode clips, case updates and more true-crime stories. Criminal Mischief with Carolyn Ossorio is an Evio Creative production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 6 · 31 min
E|202 A Conversation With Dave Cawley (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Inside COLD Season 4: Blamed on Bundy — with Dave Cawley This week, Carolyn Ossorio sits down with investigative journalist Dave Cawley, creator and host of KSL’s acclaimed true-crime podcast COLD, to talk about its newly released fourth season: Blamed on Bundy: The Disappearance of Nancy Baird. Cawley has spent more than two decades covering courts, crime and missing-person cases, and COLD has become known for taking a single disappearance and investigating it with extraordinary depth. Season Four takes listeners back to 1975 and the disappearance of Nancy Baird from a gas station in Layton, Utah. Over the years, suspicion became entangled with the most infamous name in American serial murder: Ted Bundy. But Bundy denied responsibility, and Cawley’s new investigation asks whether attaching his name to Nancy’s disappearance actually brought investigators closer to the truth—or helped obscure it. Carolyn and Dave go behind the production of Blamed on Bundy to discuss what it takes to reopen a decades-old mystery, how investigators separate evidence from assumptions, and the peculiar gravitational pull Bundy continues to exert over unsolved cases half a century later. They also explore the responsibility true-crime storytellers have to the missing women at the center of these stories, particularly when the celebrity of a suspected killer threatens to become more famous than the victim whose fate remains unknown. COLD: Season 4 — Blamed on Bundy: The Disappearance of Nancy Baird is now in wide release from KSL Podcasts (https://kslpodcasts.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Listen & Follow: Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, leave a 5-star rating and review, and subscribe to the Evio Creative YouTube channel with notifications turned on. Then listen to COLD Season Four and decide for yourself: was Nancy Baird really another victim of Ted Bundy—or has everyone been looking in the wrong direction for fifty years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
October 6 · 50 min
E|202 A Conversation With Dave Cawley
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September 29 · 37 min
E|201 The Picture of Tomasz Kosowski (Bonus)
THE MURDER OF STEVEN COZZI The Tomasz Kosowski Case When attorney Steven Cozzi arrived for work at his Largo, Florida, law office in March 2023, there was little reason to believe he wouldn't be going home that evening. Then he vanished. His wallet, phone and keys were left behind. Investigators found blood inside the men's restroom at the law firm, but there was no sign of Cozzi himself. His body has never been recovered. What followed was an extraordinary murder investigation that eventually led authorities to Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, a plastic surgeon locked in a bitter legal dispute involving the medical practice where he had once worked. Cozzi represented defendants in that litigation, and prosecutors argued that Kosowski's anger over the case had become an obsession. The evidence investigators assembled told a chilling story: surveillance footage, forensic evidence, movements before and after Cozzi disappeared, and a trail prosecutors said connected Kosowski directly to the attorney's death—even without a body. But the case took another remarkable turn when Kosowski went to trial for first-degree murder and made a decision that dramatically raised the stakes: He represented himself. Facing the possibility of a death sentence, Kosowski questioned witnesses, challenged evidence and personally attempted to convince the court that prosecutors had accused the wrong man. It didn't work. In September 2026, Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio takes us inside the disappearance of Steven Cozzi, the evidence that transformed a missing-person investigation into a murder case, the bitter legal conflict prosecutors said supplied a motive, and the extraordinary spectacle of an accused killer attempting to defend himself against a case that could ultimately cost him his life. And at the center of it all remains one haunting unanswered question: Where is Steven Cozzi? LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Listen and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a five-star rating and review to help more listeners discover the show. Watch Criminal Mischief on the Evio Creative YouTube channel and subscribe with notifications turned on so you never miss a new episode. Follow the Evio Universe on social media for episode clips, case updates and more true-crime stories. Criminal Mischief with Carolyn Ossorio is an Evio Creative production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 29 · 35 min
E|201 - The Picture of Tomasz Kosowski: Part One
THE MURDER OF STEVEN COZZI The Tomasz Kosowski Case When attorney Steven Cozzi arrived for work at his Largo, Florida, law office in March 2023, there was little reason to believe he wouldn't be going home that evening. Then he vanished. His wallet, phone and keys were left behind. Investigators found blood inside the men's restroom at the law firm, but there was no sign of Cozzi himself. His body has never been recovered. What followed was an extraordinary murder investigation that eventually led authorities to Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, a plastic surgeon locked in a bitter legal dispute involving the medical practice where he had once worked. Cozzi represented defendants in that litigation, and prosecutors argued that Kosowski's anger over the case had become an obsession. The evidence investigators assembled told a chilling story: surveillance footage, forensic evidence, movements before and after Cozzi disappeared, and a trail prosecutors said connected Kosowski directly to the attorney's death—even without a body. But the case took another remarkable turn when Kosowski went to trial for first-degree murder and made a decision that dramatically raised the stakes: He represented himself. Facing the possibility of a death sentence, Kosowski questioned witnesses, challenged evidence and personally attempted to convince the court that prosecutors had accused the wrong man. It didn't work. In September 2026, Kosowski was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio takes us inside the disappearance of Steven Cozzi, the evidence that transformed a missing-person investigation into a murder case, the bitter legal conflict prosecutors said supplied a motive, and the extraordinary spectacle of an accused killer attempting to defend himself against a case that could ultimately cost him his life. And at the center of it all remains one haunting unanswered question: Where is Steven Cozzi? LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Listen and follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a five-star rating and review to help more listeners discover the show. Watch Criminal Mischief on the Evio Creative YouTube channel and subscribe with notifications turned on so you never miss a new episode. Follow the Evio Universe on social media for episode clips, case updates and more true-crime stories. Criminal Mischief with Carolyn Ossorio is an Evio Creative production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 22 · 39 min
E|200 House of Horrors (Bonus)
Criminal Mischief - House of Horrors Carolyn Ossorio investigates the developing case surrounding Philadelphia’s so-called “House of Horrors.” Authorities are investigating an Olney home in connection with at least seven missing women, as police and the FBI work through disturbing physical and digital evidence recovered during the investigation. With no remains yet confirmed at the property, Carolyn separates what investigators actually know from the speculation surrounding a case that is still unfolding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 22 · 26 min
E|200 House of Horrors
Criminal Mischief - House of Horrors Carolyn Ossorio investigates the developing case surrounding Philadelphia’s so-called “House of Horrors.” Authorities are investigating an Olney home in connection with at least seven missing women, as police and the FBI work through disturbing physical and digital evidence recovered during the investigation. With no remains yet confirmed at the property, Carolyn separates what investigators actually know from the speculation surrounding a case that is still unfolding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 15 · 35 min
E|199 Taken - The Jaycee Dugard Story (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Jaycee Dugard: 18 Years Stolen Special Guest: Paul Holes On June 10, 1991, eleven-year-old Jaycee Dugard was walking toward her school bus stop near her home in Meyers, California, when a car approached. A man emerged, incapacitated her with a stun gun and pulled her into the vehicle. Jaycee's stepfather witnessed the abduction and gave chase, but within moments she was gone. For the next 18 years, Jaycee remained a captive of Phillip and Nancy Garrido, hidden largely in a concealed compound of sheds, tents and makeshift structures behind their Antioch, California, home. She endured years of abuse and gave birth to two daughters while still being held captive. All the while, the outside world continued searching for the little girl who seemed to have vanished without a trace. Then, in 2009, the case broke open in an almost unbelievable way. Garrido's increasingly bizarre behavior brought him to the attention of authorities, eventually leading investigators to question the identities of the young women and girls accompanying him. On August 26, 2009, Jaycee finally revealed who she was. Eighteen years after her kidnapping, Jaycee Dugard had been found alive. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio revisits the extraordinary investigation into Jaycee's disappearance and recovery with special guest Paul Holes, the legendary cold-case investigator and forensic criminologist whose career has included work on some of California's most notorious crimes. Carolyn and Paul examine the case through an investigator's eyes: the initial abduction, the enormous search for Jaycee, the behavior of Phillip Garrido, and the disturbing opportunities authorities had to discover what was happening years before Jaycee was finally rescued. They explore how a registered sex offender under supervision managed to conceal a kidnapped child on his own property, what investigators can learn from the failures surrounding the case, and how seemingly insignificant observations can ultimately crack an investigation wide open. But this is also a story about something far more important than the people who abducted Jaycee. It is about survival. Jaycee Dugard emerged from eighteen years of captivity, reunited with her family and began the difficult process of reclaiming a life that had been interrupted when she was eleven years old. Her story remains one of the most extraordinary survival stories in modern American criminal history—and an enduring reminder that a missing-person case is never simply a file waiting to be closed. Listen & Follow: Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Rate & Review: If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review. It remains one of the best ways to help other true-crime listeners discover the show. Watch & Subscribe: Watch Criminal Mischief on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes, interviews and investigations. Join the Conversation: Have a case you think Carolyn should investigate? Send your stories and tips to info@eviocreative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 15 · 1 hr 11 min
E|199 Taken - The Jaycee Dugard Story
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Jaycee Dugard: 18 Years Stolen Special Guest: Paul Holes On June 10, 1991, eleven-year-old Jaycee Dugard was walking toward her school bus stop near her home in Meyers, California, when a car approached. A man emerged, incapacitated her with a stun gun and pulled her into the vehicle. Jaycee's stepfather witnessed the abduction and gave chase, but within moments she was gone. For the next 18 years, Jaycee remained a captive of Phillip and Nancy Garrido, hidden largely in a concealed compound of sheds, tents and makeshift structures behind their Antioch, California, home. She endured years of abuse and gave birth to two daughters while still being held captive. All the while, the outside world continued searching for the little girl who seemed to have vanished without a trace. Then, in 2009, the case broke open in an almost unbelievable way. Garrido's increasingly bizarre behavior brought him to the attention of authorities, eventually leading investigators to question the identities of the young women and girls accompanying him. On August 26, 2009, Jaycee finally revealed who she was. Eighteen years after her kidnapping, Jaycee Dugard had been found alive. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio revisits the extraordinary investigation into Jaycee's disappearance and recovery with special guest Paul Holes, the legendary cold-case investigator and forensic criminologist whose career has included work on some of California's most notorious crimes. Carolyn and Paul examine the case through an investigator's eyes: the initial abduction, the enormous search for Jaycee, the behavior of Phillip Garrido, and the disturbing opportunities authorities had to discover what was happening years before Jaycee was finally rescued. They explore how a registered sex offender under supervision managed to conceal a kidnapped child on his own property, what investigators can learn from the failures surrounding the case, and how seemingly insignificant observations can ultimately crack an investigation wide open. But this is also a story about something far more important than the people who abducted Jaycee. It is about survival. Jaycee Dugard emerged from eighteen years of captivity, reunited with her family and began the difficult process of reclaiming a life that had been interrupted when she was eleven years old. Her story remains one of the most extraordinary survival stories in modern American criminal history—and an enduring reminder that a missing-person case is never simply a file waiting to be closed. Listen & Follow: Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Rate & Review: If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review. It remains one of the best ways to help other true-crime listeners discover the show. Watch & Subscribe: Watch Criminal Mischief on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes, interviews and investigations. Join the Conversation: Have a case you think Carolyn should investigate? Send your stories and tips to info@eviocreative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 8 · 44 min
E|198 Bad Blood (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF BAD BLOOD: The Hatfields and the McCoys Long before true crime had podcasts, documentaries, or cable television, America had the Hatfields and the McCoys—two Appalachian families whose names became synonymous with hatred, revenge and the terrifying arithmetic of blood answering blood. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio heads into the mountains along the West Virginia–Kentucky border to separate history from legend in perhaps the most famous family feud in American history. The story emerged from a region still carrying the scars of the Civil War, where divided loyalties, economic competition and family allegiance could turn an argument into something considerably more dangerous. The Hatfields, led by William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, lived largely on the West Virginia side of the Tug Fork. Across the river in Kentucky were the McCoy's, including patriarch Randolph “Randall” McCoy. What followed has been reduced over the years to a wonderfully American caricature: two groups of angry hillbillies shooting at one another over a stolen pig. The truth was considerably darker. Carolyn follows the feud through disputed property and timber, the infamous hog trial, forbidden romance, political and economic tensions, murder and retaliation. She examines the 1882 killing of Ellison Hatfield, the brutal execution of three McCoy brothers in retaliation, and the escalation that ultimately transformed a local vendetta into a national sensation. At the center of the story is also one of its strangest tragedies: Roseanna McCoy and Johnse Hatfield, two young people who crossed the family divide and discovered that romance isn't particularly easy when practically everyone at Thanksgiving is armed. Then came the New Year's Night Massacre of 1888, when members of the Hatfield faction attacked the McCoy home, setting it ablaze and killing two of Randall McCoy's children. By then, the feud had moved far beyond family grievance. Governors became involved, posses crossed state lines, courts wrestled with extradition, and the dispute eventually reached the United States Supreme Court. But Bad Blood isn't simply about who killed whom. It's about how violence becomes inheritance. Carolyn digs beneath more than a century of exaggeration to examine how the Hatfield–McCoy feud became American folklore, and why the names of two families from Appalachia still describe any conflict so bitter that the original grievance almost stops mattering. Because eventually there comes a point when nobody is fighting over a pig, a piece of timber or something somebody said years ago. They're fighting because the other family is the other family. And once blood becomes the debt, somebody always believes there's another payment due. LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5-star rating and review to help more true-crime listeners discover the show. Watch and subscribe on the Evio Creative YouTube channel, turn on notifications, and join Carolyn each week as she digs beyond the familiar headlines and into the people, evidence and history behind the crime. This week on Criminal Mischief: BAD BLOOD — The Hatfields and the McCoys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 8 · 33 min
E|198 Bad Blood
CRIMINAL MISCHIEFBAD BLOOD: The Hatfields and the McCoys Long before true crime had podcasts, documentaries, or cable television, America had the Hatfields and the McCoys—two Appalachian families whose names became synonymous with hatred, revenge and the terrifying arithmetic of blood answering blood. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio heads into the mountains along the West Virginia–Kentucky border to separate history from legend in perhaps the most famous family feud in American history. The story emerged from a region still carrying the scars of the Civil War, where divided loyalties, economic competition and family allegiance could turn an argument into something considerably more dangerous. The Hatfields, led by William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield, lived largely on the West Virginia side of the Tug Fork. Across the river in Kentucky were the McCoys, including patriarch Randolph “Randall” McCoy. What followed has been reduced over the years to a wonderfully American caricature: two groups of angry hillbillies shooting at one another over a stolen pig. The truth was considerably darker. Carolyn follows the feud through disputed property and timber, the infamous hog trial, forbidden romance, political and economic tensions, murder and retaliation. She examines the 1882 killing of Ellison Hatfield, the brutal execution of three McCoy brothers in retaliation, and the escalation that ultimately transformed a local vendetta into a national sensation. At the center of the story is also one of its strangest tragedies: Roseanna McCoy and Johnse Hatfield, two young people who crossed the family divide and discovered that romance isn't particularly easy when practically everyone at Thanksgiving is armed. Then came the New Year's Night Massacre of 1888, when members of the Hatfield faction attacked the McCoy home, setting it ablaze and killing two of Randall McCoy's children. By then, the feud had moved far beyond family grievance. Governors became involved, posses crossed state lines, courts wrestled with extradition, and the dispute eventually reached the United States Supreme Court. But Bad Blood isn't simply about who killed whom. It's about how violence becomes inheritance. Carolyn digs beneath more than a century of exaggeration to examine how the Hatfield–McCoy feud became American folklore, and why the names of two families from Appalachia still describe any conflict so bitter that the original grievance almost stops mattering. Because eventually there comes a point when nobody is fighting over a pig, a piece of timber or something somebody said years ago. They're fighting because the other family is the other family. And once blood becomes the debt, somebody always believes there's another payment due. Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5-star rating and review to help more true-crime listeners discover the show. Watch and subscribe on the Evio Creative YouTube channel, turn on notifications, and join Carolyn each week as she digs beyond the familiar headlines and into the people, evidence and history behind the crime. This week on Criminal Mischief: BAD BLOOD — The Hatfields and the McCoys. LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 1 · 47 min
E|197 What Happened to Dee Warner? (Bonus)
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF What Happened to Dee Warner? On April 25, 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her home in Lenawee County, Michigan. The 52-year-old mother of five seemingly disappeared without a trace following an argument with her husband, Dale Warner. Her phone went silent. Her family couldn't reach her. And as the hours became days and the days became months, one question began to consume everyone who loved her: Where was Dee? In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio chronicles the disappearance of Dee Warner and the investigation that would eventually transform a missing-person case into a murder prosecution. Using interview clips, investigative audio and courtroom recordings, Carolyn reconstructs the increasingly tense search for Dee as family members pushed for answers and investigators began focusing their attention closer to home. Suspicion increasingly surrounded Dee's husband, Dale, and the circumstances of the couple's relationship and Dee's final hours became critical pieces of the investigation. But for years, one essential piece of the case remained missing. Dee herself. Then, more than three years after she disappeared, investigators searching the Warner property made the discovery Dee's family had feared from the beginning: human remains concealed inside a sealed tank. The remains were subsequently identified as Dee's, finally answering the question of where she had been while opening an entirely new chapter in the pursuit of justice. This is a story about a disappearance, a family unwilling to stop searching, an investigation that stretched across years, and the mounting suspicion surrounding the man who was supposed to know Dee better than anyone. Carolyn takes us inside the interviews, the evidence and the courtroom as the case against Dale Warner unfolds and the horrifying truth about what happened to Dee finally emerges. IN THIS EPISODE The disappearance of Dee Warner • Her final hours at the Warner property • The growing suspicions surrounding Dale Warner • The family's fight to keep Dee's case alive • Investigators' search for physical evidence • Interview and courtroom recordings from the case • The discovery of Dee's remains • The murder case that followed Listen & Follow: Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an investigation. Rate & Review: If you're enjoying the show, please leave a five-star rating and review. It helps Criminal Mischief reach more true-crime listeners. Watch & Subscribe: Watch Criminal Mischief and more original programming on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes and clips. Have a story or case you think Carolyn should investigate? Send tips and suggestions to info@eviocreative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 1 · 48 min
E|197 What Happened To Dee Warner?
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF What Happened to Dee Warner? On April 25, 2021, Dee Warner vanished from her home in Lenawee County, Michigan. The 52-year-old mother of five seemingly disappeared without a trace following an argument with her husband, Dale Warner. Her phone went silent. Her family couldn't reach her. And as the hours became days and the days became months, one question began to consume everyone who loved her: Where was Dee? In this episode of Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio chronicles the disappearance of Dee Warner and the investigation that would eventually transform a missing-person case into a murder prosecution. Using interview clips, investigative audio and courtroom recordings, Carolyn reconstructs the increasingly tense search for Dee as family members pushed for answers and investigators began focusing their attention closer to home. Suspicion increasingly surrounded Dee's husband, Dale, and the circumstances of the couple's relationship and Dee's final hours became critical pieces of the investigation. But for years, one essential piece of the case remained missing. Dee herself. Then, more than three years after she disappeared, investigators searching the Warner property made the discovery Dee's family had feared from the beginning: human remains concealed inside a sealed tank. The remains were subsequently identified as Dee's, finally answering the question of where she had been while opening an entirely new chapter in the pursuit of justice. This is a story about a disappearance, a family unwilling to stop searching, an investigation that stretched across years, and the mounting suspicion surrounding the man who was supposed to know Dee better than anyone. Carolyn takes us inside the interviews, the evidence and the courtroom as the case against Dale Warner unfolds and the horrifying truth about what happened to Dee finally emerges. IN THIS EPISODE The disappearance of Dee Warner • Her final hours at the Warner property • The growing suspicions surrounding Dale Warner • The family's fight to keep Dee's case alive • Investigators' search for physical evidence • Interview and courtroom recordings from the case • The discovery of Dee's remains • The murder case that followed Listen & Follow: Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an investigation. Rate & Review: If you're enjoying the show, please leave a five-star rating and review. It helps Criminal Mischief reach more true-crime listeners. Watch & Subscribe: Watch Criminal Mischief and more original programming on the Evio Creative YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes and clips. Have a story or case you think Carolyn should investigate? Send tips and suggestions to info@eviocreative.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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