218: A Special Investigation (True Crime Story: Smugshot)

As part of our dark week due to the holiday, we have a special surprise for you all! This is a bonus episode, previously exclusive to our Patreon page and originally published on 10/30/25. Join now and get more episodes of Smugshot, plus a ton of other bonus content, at patreon.com/ithinknot When Anthony Cursio decided to rob a bank, he knew he could get away with it; his meticulous planning and surprising get-away confounded police - but there was one thing he couldn't account for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A teen disappears, only to be found dead days later with no apparent cause of death. Two boys have a run of good luck after discovering a mysterious rock. Authorities fear a priest killer may be on the loose.  This Week’s Sponsors: HungryRoot - Head to hungryroot.com/ithinknot and use code ITHINKNOT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.  IQ Bar - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get free shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text think to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Quince - Go to Quince.com/think for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to True Crime Rundown. This week, Joey dives in to a Karen Read update as well as the story of Mary Carole McDonnell, a true crime TV Producer who has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted List. Then Ellyn gives us a Brian Walshe update as well as covering the case of Michael Virgil who was served 33 drinks on a cruise ship before a deadly encounter with the crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A convicted murderer fashions an improbable escape from San Quentin State Prison. A husband searches for his missing wife, but must answer allegations he is responsible. A small town hero may also be a conman. This Week’s Sponsors: Blissy - Go to blissy.com/ITHINKNOTPOD and use code ITHINKNOTPOD to get 60 nights risk-free and an additional 30% off!  Miracle Made - Go to trymiracle.com/THINKNOT and use the code THINKNOT to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off SKIMS - Shop your favorite pajamas at skims.com/thinknot #skimspartner. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select I Think Not in the dropdown menu that follows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's True Crime Rundown Joey starts by updating on Luigi Mangione and the state's case. Will they have his charges thrown out because they forgot to read Miranda rights? Not like we couldn't all recite them from Law and Order. Then, Ellyn gives an update on the Brian Walshe case and how he doesn't know that people can check your google searches while you're trying to google how to do murder.  They briefly chat about the new Diddy documentary, which they will cover in full on the Patreon and Apple Subscription starting this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New evidence in the Son of Sam shootings suggest that the killer was part of a satanic cult. A waitress at an inn in Pennsylvania sees the spirit of a Revolutionary War soldier. A wealthy woman is missing even after her husband pays her ransom. This Week’s Sponsors: IQ Bar - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get free shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text think to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Smalls - Head to Smalls.com/THINK for 60% off your first order plus free shipping! Miracle Made - Go to trymiracle.com/THINKNOT and use the code THINKNOT to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ithinknot today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on True Crime Rundown, Ellyn and Joey discuss Kelsey Fitzsimmons who pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Her trial was recently set for February. They then discuss an update to the 1999 murder of Minerliz "Minnie" Soriano. This Week’s Sponsors: BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ithinknot today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. Tovala - Head to Tovala.com/THINK and use code THINK to get up for a FREE Tovala smart oven  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our dark week due to the holiday, we have a special surprise for you all! This is a bonus episode, previously exclusive to our Patreon and Apple Subscription pages and originally published on 9/25/25. Join now and get a ton of other bonus content, at patreon.com/ithinknot, or right on Apple A teen girl and her boyfriend face persistent harassment from an unknown caller. Police investigating the months of torment discover a revelation that upends their initial assumptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's True Crime Rundown covers all of the most recent updates on Karen Read. Then, Ellyn and Joey also discuss the cause of death of Anna Kepner, who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices