Alternative Interests Podcast
1) Episode 155: December 2000, Wichita
December 2000 in Wichita, Kansas was a harrowing time for the residents of the city. One particularly awful crime spree occurred over the span of just a week and has come to be known as the Wichita Ma...Show More
2) Episode 154: Aimo Koivunen
World War II was full of innumerable horrors, but there are just as many lesser known stories that filled the background of the same war ravaged landscapes. Among these stories is the tale of Aimo Koi...Show More
3) Episode 153: Sharon Lopatka
The internet is a place where people can find answers to any question under the sun, and find online communities to connect with others over a wide array of interests. In the early 90s as more people ...Show More
4) Bonus: New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! This episode is a lighthearted look at some general resolutions to start the new year, with some true crime stories to support them.
5) Episode 152: Kayla Berg
On August 11, 2009, fifteen year old Kayla Berg spent the day hanging out with her friend before going home and seeing her father. That evening a friend picked her up to take her out driving, and she ...Show More
6) Episode 151: Richard Russell
Richard was a man that friends and family remembers as someone who was devoted to his family and his faith and was a beloved husband, son, and friend. The events of August 10, 2018 were a shock to eve...Show More
7) Episode 150: Warren Barnes
Warren Barnes was a beloved member of the community of Grand Junction, Colorado. A man who loved reading as much as he could and would take time to feed the birds while he ate lunch, he was also the t...Show More
8) Episode 149: The Hillcrest Primary School Tragedy
On December 16, 2021, what should have been a day of celebration for Hillcrest Primary School students marking the end of the school year turned to tragedy in an instant. In the wake of an unforeseen ...Show More
9) Bonus: Interview with Cierra Sweitzer
In the second of two bonus episodes, Crystal speaks with Preston's mother, Cierra. She shares her experience navigating the worst day of any parent's life, her observations and surprising aspect of t...Show More
10) Bonus: Preston Sweitzer
In the first of two bonus episodes, we discuss the tragic death of 5 month old Preston. This episode does involve discussion of his injuries and statements from his care team so please use caution whe...Show More