Crime Salad

Crime Salad steps into Weird History, traveling back to the early 1900s, when a glowing new element promised progress, beauty, and modern life. In this episode of Weird History by Crime Salad, we explore the rise of radium mania, from the young women who became known as the Radium Girls, to the powerful corporations that insisted radium was safe while workers grew sick and died. We touch on crumbling jaws, altered death certificates, and why early causes of death were quietly labeled as syphilis instead of radium poisoning. Names like Grace Fryer and Mollie Maggia emerge as whispers of a much larger truth. But the danger was not limited to factories. While workers were suffering, wealthy Americans were drinking radium by choice. Products like Radithor promised vitality and youth, until cases like Eben Byers forced the country to pay attention. From glowing watches and military dials made with Undark, to radium water crocks, cosmetics, alarm clocks, toys, and other everyday items, radioactive products found their way into homes across America. This episode looks at what happens when science, profit, and blind trust collide, and how the voices of the Radium Girls ultimately changed workplace safety and radiation laws forever. Sometimes the most dangerous things are the ones that glow. Radium Girls Radium poisoning Syphilis death certificates U.S. Radium Undark paint Radithor Eben Byers Revigator Radium cosmetics Radioactive consumer products Workplace safety history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twenty-year-old Kaylene Marie Oehling disappeared from Etna, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 2020. What followed were years of confusion, frustration, and heartbreaking silence. At the center of this story is her father, Jason Oehling, whose relentless determination to find answers has never faded. For more than three years, Jason pushed for movement in a case that had stalled almost from the beginning. Then, in March 2023, Kaylene’s remains were unexpectedly discovered in a wooded area miles from where she was last seen. Much of what we share in this episode does not come from detailed police reports or official statements. Instead, it comes from Jason himself, someone who has been outspoken across social media, news interviews, and podcast appearances as he fights for clarity in his daughter’s case. We also spoke directly with Jason to confirm the details discussed in this episode. This is one of those cases where a family carries the weight of telling the story. Public information is limited. The timeline is fragmented. Investigators have not identified a cause or manner of death, and no one has ever been charged. Still, Jason continues to push forward, driven by love and the belief that the truth is still out there. In this episode, we walk through the known timeline of Kaylene’s disappearance, the recovery of her remains, the years of advocacy by her family, and the urgent need for answers. This is a case that has haunted a community and one that deserves far more attention. _______________________________________ Crime Salad Live Murder Mystery Event Get tickets here:  https://www.pave.live/crimesalad • KMNO – Help for the Missing and Murdered https://www.facebook.com/people/KMNO-Help-For-The-Missing-Murdered/61563347895168/ Justice for Kaylene – Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/480311013138270/ Public Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justiceforkaylene-kaylene-oehling  Submit a Tip  If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, please reach out. • Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit  412-473-1200 • Anonymous Tip Line  https://allegheny.crimewatchpa.com Kaylene’s Memorial Fund  GoFundMe: GoFundMe Crime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Ad-free & bonus episodes:Patreon.com/crimesaladpodcast Thanks for Supporting Crime Salad! CashApp: For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, and send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That’s Money. That’s Cash App. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Keywords: #JusticeforKayleneOehling true crime podcast, missing persons, cold case, Pennsylvania true crime, Etna PA, Pittsburgh crime story, unsolved homicide, Kaylene Oehling, Crime Salad, justice for Kaylene, family-led investigation, true crime 2024, disappearance case, unresolved cases, Allegheny County, true crime storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the night of January 4th, 2023, 26-year-old Codie Novack was found unresponsive inside a home in Silver Springs, Florida. What was first reported as a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a case filled with conflicting statements, unexplained injuries, and a timeline that never made sense to the people who loved her most. For the past two years, Codie’s family has fought for clarity in a system they believe never fully listened. In this episode, we walk through the final hours of Codie’s life, the troubling inconsistencies surrounding her death, and the unanswered questions her family is still demanding be addressed. This story includes brief mentions of relationship violence and may be triggering for some listeners. Domestic Violence Hotline website at thehotline.org  If you know anything about the circumstances surrounding Codie’s death, her family is pleading for you to come forward. Even the smallest detail could matter. Tips can be submitted to Marion County Crime Stoppers at 352-368-7867 Please contact 911 if you feel like you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation. Support the Show! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/Crimesaladpodcast Crime Salad Merch: https://crimesaladpodcast.dashery.com/ Murder Mile: For a truly original true-crime experience, subscribe to Murder Mile. Sponsors of This Episode:Miracle Made: Luxury-feeling sheets!  Save over 40 percent: TryMiracle.com/CRIMESALAD Use code CRIMESALAD for: • Extra 20 percent off • Free 3-piece towel set • 30-day money-back guaranteeTry Miracle Made with zero risk, 30-day money-back guaranteeLola Blankets: Give the gift of softness this holiday season. Crime Salad listeners get 40 percent off their entire order at: LolaBlankets.comUncommon Goods: Make this holiday the year you give something truly unforgettable. Get 15 percent off your next gift at: UncommonGoods.com/CRIMESALADKeywords: true crime podcast, Florida true crime, Silver Springs case, unsolved death, suspicious death, Codie Novack, Crime Salad, unexplained injuries, family seeking justice, cold case investigation, Central Florida crime, true crime storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788 or visit thehotline.org On a cold December night in 2017, police responded to the Sports Stadium Motel in Independence, Missouri, where 21 year old Libby Caswell was found dead inside Room 319. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide, even as the medical examiner listed the manner of death as undetermined and key surveillance footage from the motel went missing. Libby was a young mother trying to leave a dangerous relationship, and her family has spent years challenging the official findings. In this episode, we look closely at the scene, the inconsistencies in the timeline, the documented history of domestic violence, and the critical evidence that may have been overlooked. This is the case of Libby Caswell and the fight for answers that has never stopped. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. If it’s not safe to use your own phone or device, consider using a public library or another trusted public location to access help. Support friends and family by following the Justice for Libby Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/libbycas We appreciate your support. Please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen. Sponsors for this episode: Uncommon Goods: Save 15% on unique, meaningful gifts at Uncommon Goods. Visit uncommongoods.com/crimesalad and use code CRIMESALAD. CashApp: For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. Use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That’s Money. That’s Cash App.Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/lz1ykcyo #CashAppPodCash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southern Oregon is known for its stunning summer landscapes, remote forests, and quiet mountain towns. But in the beauty of Josephine County, isolation and danger often live side by side. In late June of 2020, 45-year-old Fauna Frey set out on a short drive through Grants Pass and the surrounding mountain roads, a route filled with winding highways, dense forests, and long stretches with no cell service. Somewhere along that journey, Fauna vanished without a trace. In this episode, Ashley and Ricky explore the rural communities of Southern Oregon, where abandoned mining towns, thinly stretched law enforcement, and high crime rates create the perfect environment for disappearances to go unnoticed. Her car, her belongings, and a series of strange clues left investigators puzzled and her family desperate for answers. This is the story of a woman who went missing on a warm June afternoon in 2020, a case that blends mystery, isolation, and the harsh realities of searching for a missing person in Oregon’s most rugged terrain. If you follow missing persons cases, unsolved disappearances, rural true crime, or stories centered around Southern Oregon and Josephine County, this episode will take you deep into one of the region’s most haunting mysteries. Listen as we break down the timeline, the evidence, the environment, and the theories surrounding the disappearance of Fauna Frey.  If you know anything, please contact the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 541-359-5638, or email [email protected]. You can also visit the private community page on Facebook, Help Find Fauna Frey to watch for updates in her case. LOLA BLANKETS: https://lolablankets.com/ Use code CRIMESALAD for 40 percent off. Please support Crime Salad and let them know we sent you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices