The murder of Riley Crossman

The murder of Riley Crossman

Author: redrumpodcast September 3, 2026 Duration: 34:39
On the 8th of May 2019, 15 year old Riley Crossman was reported missing from her home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. What followed was a desperate community-wide search involving hundreds of volunteers, law enforcement and the FBI, as Riley’s family waited for any sign that she might still be alive. But as investigators began reconstructing Riley’s final hours, disturbing details started to emerge... including a green truck seen outside her home, contradictory accounts of where Riley’s mother’s boyfriend Andy McCauley had been, and a final message Riley sent to her boyfriend just hours before she disappeared: “Andy’s in my room. I’m scared.” As the investigation continued, surveillance footage, phone records and forensic evidence would begin to tell a very different story. But before investigators knew what had happened to Riley, they first had to find her... and somewhere in the search was a clue that would ultimately change everything.Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠You can email me: ⁠⁠redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠SHOP MERCH: ⁠⁠redrumtruecrime.myshopify.com⁠⁠Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed.Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions.No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer.Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently.If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace xPatreon monthly subscription- ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrime⁠⁠A one off donation- ⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumans⁠⁠Youtube monthly membership levels- ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/join⁠⁠Thanks,Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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