A wild group of people, who eat groundhog, drink vodka, and get into fights, before noon. Along the way, we find out that gravity apparently has something to do with sugar, that you don't have to marry everyone you meet on the internet, and that Michael Jordan may, in fact, be a cold blooded murderer!! However, judging from his physical appearance James maybe 40 years old. When they finally get those answers, they weren't exactly what the family was looking for, as one of the strangest, most brutal murder scenes we've ever heard of is found by police. Along the way, we find out that no one should ever try to milk a child, that you never know what goes on behind closed doors, and that where there are brutal attacks, there is often murder!! This week, in Kankakee, Illinois, a phone call from the police, telling a man that there's been a burglary at one of his properties send him out of the house in the middle of the night. In the end, the case is solved like no other before, with doggy DNA! Along the way, we find out that houses are cheap in rural Wisconsin, that it might not ALWAYS be the husband, and that cases are hard to solve with no physical evidence, or witnesses!! This week, in Framingham, Massachusetts, an upstanding, successful suburban couple appear to have it all. One thing is for sure, and that's multiple people need to pay the price for what happened! The investigation leads only one place, but the way it unfolded is quite the mystery. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code 'SMALLTOWN. This is wall to wall wild!! What follows is one of the most brutal, heartless, and insane stories we've ever heard. This is a jaw dropper! Along the way, we find out that every town has a Cousin Eddy, that you can't always judge an accident by its cover, and that some people are great at leading double lives!! A large home, with blood on the walls, and bodies in different areas. A perverted stepfather is put on death row, and looks very guilty, but is it possible that someone even worse was out there that night? The whole thing ends up in a legal fight that lasts years, and causes some strong feelings! That is, until police zero in on a man with a shady history, a shaky alibi, and one of the worst excuses for his DNA being somewhere that it shouldn't be, in the history of criminal investigation. How many times does it take to kill an unsuspecting person? So, was it a stranger, or a teen, murdering his whole family & committing necrophillia on his big sister? At one point, she's engaged to at least 3 men, at once. When these assholes (not scumbags) aren't researching and recording their podcasts, you can find them on stage at a local comedy club. The suspect's attempts to literally escape justice are as brazen as his life of wreaking havoc. Along the way, we find out that Kentucky takes great pride in their hillbilly culture, that a random criminal that you happen to know might not be the best candidate for a murder plot, and that you can't deny your own voice, talking gleefully about murder!! This week, we look at Waynesville, Ohio, where an escalating life of crime, prison, and more crime, finally explodes in one brutal confrontation that shocked the whole town. When she is finally found, she happens to be in the main suspect's backyard. James Pietragallo is 44 years old today because James's birthday is on 06/12/1978. This week, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a couple's disappearance from their rural property sends their family, and the whole town scrambling. Hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com. In the end, who will be held responsible, and exactly how responsible will they be held? Or maybe one of the husbands of the many married women he was fooling around with, or a family member of one of the teenage girls he was dating? There's a lot of crazy in this one!! Along the way, we find out what happens when a town starts to die, how a group of people can be controlled by one idiot, and how much brutality a person can inflict & still blame others!! This thing is a twisted, dark mess! Along the way, we find out that syrup needs ambassadors, that some people just know how to talk to people, and that if you're going to have your girlfriend kill someone, don't then have sex with her, while a house full of cops listen in, trying to get evidence on you!! Along the way, we find what time of year is "trailer season", what makes a person leave a bad review for a police station, and what kind of soda you drink while taking a break from multiple murders! Along the way, we find out that bathtubs aren't just for baths, that a samurai sword will definitely get someone's attention, and that it's hard to deny a murder that you committed in front of as third party!! This week, in Shawnee Township, Ohio, a strange relationship exists between two older brothers, who live together, and seem to have an ongoing feud. There's craziness, ninja weaponry, and one of the strangest motives ever! This time, it's much worse, though, as he gets to fulfill all the crazy fantasies that he built up in his head, since the last time. This one turns into a giant mess, so make sure to listen until the end!! There are a lot of theories, and dark, disturbing possibilities, but it doesn't take long for the truth to unfold, which raises even more questions, and horror at the suffering of the victim. This week, in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, England, a troubled young man finds his idols, when he reads books about serial killers like Jack The Ripper, and The Yorkshire Ripper. Along the way, we find out that Oregon is very proud of their cheese, that you don't always want a "surprise", and that you can't just decide to trade in your life, for one that you know nothing about!! Could it be a careless smoking accident, leading to tragic outcome, or was it one of the most heartless murder around? Young women snatched from all night donut shops, grocery stores, and other very brazen locations. A transplant, from New Orleans, by way of an attempted New York modeling career, who is currently the star dancer at the biggest strip club in town. Just when all seems wrapped up, the whole thing takes a massive left turn, and gives us an ending that no one saw coming, but no one is exactly upset about! Along the way, we find out that they love to day drink in Delaware, that a misplaced dumbbell can make you a murderer, and that it's possible to torture someone, without doing a thing! But who did all the nasty stuff? The craziest part is that the whole plot only becomes clear after a second body is recovered, and it turns out to be someone who was supposed to kill the first body. They almost get away with it, but mouths can't help but run. The result is finger pointing, and several stories about who the "real killer" actually was, but anyone with eyes could see what unfolded!! This week, in Laurel, Delaware, a skeleton is found, tied to a tree, and needless to say, this freaks out the whole area. It turns out to be worse than anyone could've imagined, as the scene of the crime is as horrific as possible. That's just the tip of this disturbing iceberg!! Along the way, we find out that nobody knows that Delaware is a place, that your band's name may say something about its musical quality, and that even if a witchcraft spell is placed upon you, you can't go around the country, killing people!! This week, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, a twisted & cruel plot emerges after a body is found, brutalized, and chained to concrete blocks, in the river. That man doesn't mind being caught because "God is his attorney", so he'll be fine. Copyright: 2021 James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman. Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports! If we wouldnt want to listen, how could we expect anyone else to? But what caused this? This week, in Hanover Township, New Jersey, a bright, popular cheerleader disappears from the mall parking lot, leaving her car keys still in the ignition. This week, in Mt Zion, Illinois, the discovery of a human head, wrapped in 2 layers of plastic & duct tape, leads to the search for the killer of a young woman, with modeling aspirations, and a young son. Her best friend & husband's assistant? This turns into massive, and epic tale, complete with a detective, going to jail! A real white knuckle kind of episode! Or was it something even darker, that we know nothing about??? This is a mess! Edit. We can't say "why??" This week, in Salem, New Hampshire, three drifting young men decide to murder some young women, after extensive viewings of the movie "Scream", and a healthy binging of meth & booze. This week, in Barnesville, Georgia, a gruesome Christmas Eve discovery has investigators processing a crime scene & doing autopsies on Christmas morning. A stranger? This story is complete with a wild ending!! A twisted story, leading to a bloody mess, and an odd game of death penalty chicken! And who did it? This concludes with a gruesome discovery, that was right under everyone's nose, the whole time. Weird stuff, like brutally killing someone, because it sexually excites them to murder, then have sex with each other! This week, in High Point, North Carolina, trouble springs up in a marriage, but it doesn't seem like anything that can't be overcome. Along the way, we find out that towns are named for all kinds of weird reasons, that banana liqueur is never a good idea, and that frozen blood puddles are always going to draw attention! Attention quickly focuses on a neighborhood teenager, with a creepy history, a love for girls that wear purple, and a real penchant for Satan, and anything remotely Satanic! The story that emerges is horrifying, and is one of the strangest things we've heard. This week, we check out Three Points, Arizona, where three people moved, to escape prison in another state, and ended up entangled in a disastrous mess of inept murder plots, and finally, very bloody results. Fights over inheritances mix with fights over being kicked out of a mediocre apartment due to drug paraphernalia. This is a podcast creator profile for James Pietragallo.This page showcases all of James Pietragallo's podcast credits and appearances such as hosted episodes, guest interviews, and behind-the-scenes work. This week, in Indialantic, Florida, two successful, and seemingly happy couples enjoy life & love. The violence is shocking, but what's even more shocking is the casualness of the killer both during, and after the attacks. This week, in Winnemucca, Nevada, a man moves to a new town to make a fresh start. This week, we look at the rugged town of Sitka, Alaska, where a young couple moved away for adventure & a fresh start, but ended up with one of them being a missing person. When the whole story is out in the open, all you can do is shake your head in amazement!! This week, in Petal, Mississippi, a vicious, and seemingly senseless attack, and murder rocks a family, while everyone else scrambles to find a motive for the highly unlikely suspect. When all of this horrific murder finally gets to trial, it turns out that just about everyone in court is related, somehow, and a true mess takes hold!! Luckily, his stupidity left a trail for police to follow, leading to his demise, and his eventual request for a good, old fashioned hanging. We think you know the answer. This week, in Reeds Spring, Missouri, when three, very rural local residents are found brutally killed, including a teenager, investigators uncover a tale of trust, drugs, deception, and an elaborate murder plot that could only be the work of one man. And that's only the beginning, as yet another murder plot unfolds. This week, in Stillwater, New York, a lone shoe, protruding from the snow is quite the tip of the iceberg, as a brutal scenario is played out. But by the end of the weekend, there is more than one murder at the resort, and the second one definitely isn't part of the show. Along the way, we find out that dirt can be expensive, that cranberry juice can be dangerous, and that sometimes, not everybody involved gets what they deserve! Treachery, deceit, and extreme violence, followed by stupidity, ineptitude, and even more treachery. The only other person in the house is their adopted teenage son, who makes a full confession, including the motive of being angry about not getting a new sports car. In the end, it's something even more disturbing, a regular guy. The question is, how many more are there? At first the culprit seems clear, but the addition of extra witnesses & suspects confuse everything. All of this, and the killer still describes it as "The Perfect Crime"! the wife is horribly murdered, leaving a dark, nasty crime scene. Along the way, we find out that dragons aren't real, that antifreeze probably tastes disgusting, and that no matter how much CSI you watch, it's hard to commit the perfect murder!! Along the way, we find out how many albums one quartet can pump out, that you can actually get hot wings from a vending machine, and that you should never buy random pills from a stranger in an Alabama public restroom!! The evidence quickly points to a local hitchhiker, who recently blew into town. . This week, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, an unlikely couple enjoys the good life, full of fun at the lake, and good friends. This week, in Tiline, Kentucky, where crazy circumstances unfold around the disappearance of local resident. The answer isn't very difficult to find because the killer fully admits to what he's done, but has a very unique excuse, involving the devil, strangely placed imaginary babies, and keeping certain parts of the victim because "they would have wanted him to have it"! Then, it gets even weirder, as one of this couple has an affair with the person who their teenage kid was dating. It's a crazy!! Police quickly call in the FBI in a desperate attempt to find the missing young woman, hopefully alive. This week, in James Island, South Carolina, a man seeks retribution for what he feels an death worthy offense, and decides to take matters to the extreme, while making phone calls, and asking people whether he should kill the other man, or let him live.