Crime Salad

In Part 1 we dive into the chilling case of Sharon Nelson Harrelson, infamously known as the "Black Widow." Sharon's story is one of manipulation, betrayal, and murder, as she left a trail of broken hearts baiting new lovers in with her seductive behavior but with deadly intentions in her wake. From her tumultuous relationships to the shocking murders of her husbands, this case uncovers the darker side of a woman whose charm masked a sinister agenda. Tune in as we explore the twisted motives, shocking evidence, and courtroom drama that made Sharon Nelson Harrelson's crimes one of the most notorious in true crime history. Thanks to our Sponsors! Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try atbetterhelp.com/crimesalad and get on your way to being your best self. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/crimesalad or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! ShipSkis: ShipSkis is offering our listeners 20% off your first shipment! Visit ShipSkis.com and use the code CRIMESALAD to claim your discount. written and researched by Rasha Aly and Crime Salad

In February 2020, Sarah Boone made a chilling 911 call claiming to have found her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., lifeless inside a suitcase after an innocent game of hide-and-seek turned deadly. According to Sarah, she had fallen asleep, leaving Jorge trapped and unable to escape—a horrific accident, or so she insisted. But Sarah’s demeanor during the call was erratic, her words detached and cold. The pieces didn’t quite fit. Then, a damning video surfaced: Jorge, locked inside the suitcase, desperately gasping, “I can’t breathe,” and pleading for his life while Sarah mocked him. That video turned the case upside down, transforming a supposed accident into something far more sinister. Sarah Boone was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, her chilling actions leading to a trial that left everyone questioning the dark side of human relationships. Join us as we revisit this unforgettable case that still haunts true crime enthusiasts to this day. Thanks to the sponsor of this episode. Beam’s biggest Cyber Monday sale is here—get up to 50% off their best-selling Dream Powder at shopbeam.com/crimesalad with code crimesalad while supplies last!

Elisabeth Fritzl endured an unimaginable reality for years, trapped and tormented by the very person who was supposed to protect her—her father. Waking up every day in that dark, suffocating basement, being graped time and time again, questioning whether she would ever see the light of day again or if another one of her children would die in such a place. You would lose every bit of hope, thinking theres no way out; no one even knows your down there…  The psychological weight she carried is unfathomable. Listen to this episode to hear the story. *Listener discretion is advised due to the disturbing nature of this episode's content, which includes explicit descriptions of child sexual abuse and other disturbing details. -Thanks for our sponsors for supporting this episode- Ship Skis Go to Shipskis.com and use the code CRIMESALAD to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season. Apotstrope Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/CRIMESALAD when you use our code: CRIMESALAD. 

Mark Twitchell was a film enthusiast with big ambitions, but those ambitions took a dark and disturbing turn. Beneath his passion for movies was something much more sinister, and it didn’t take long for those dark desires to surface. Wearing a hockey mask and armed with duct tape, a fake gun, and a taser baton, Mark set a trap in a garage he had rented to film a movie, prepared to look like a crime scene, complete with plastic sheeting, but it was actually a kill room. Sponsors: Apostrophe Go to Apostrophe.com/CRIMESALAD, click “Get Started,” and use the code CRIMESALAD at sign-up.