Missing Scientists: Your Brain Is the Conspiracy | Pt. 2

Missing Scientists: Your Brain Is the Conspiracy | Pt. 2

Author: This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens May 14, 2026 Duration: 37:41
A Substack post became a federal probe in eight weeks. That's faster than most podcast episodes get edited. So what actually happened — and what does it mean that it can happen again? In Part 2, Tyrella and Nikita move from the individual cases and start interrogating the system. They break down apophenia — your brain's tendency to find patterns even where none exist — and trace exactly how one influencer newsletter traveled from fringe post to White House press briefing to multi-agency FBI investigation. They also cover the cases that genuinely do deserve more scrutiny, including Amy Eskridge's deeply unsettling prediction about her own death. The verdict: overwhelmingly apophenia. But the mechanism that got us here? That's the real story. ⚠️ This episode discusses suicide and harassment of grieving families. If you're struggling, call or text 988. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You might remember Tyrella and Nikita from their previous work as the Killer Queens. After eight years and hundreds of cases covered, their perspective has fundamentally shifted, leading to a thoughtful evolution of the true crime conversation. This new chapter, titled This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens), is for an audience that has matured alongside them, moving beyond the straightforward narrative to ask deeper, more difficult questions about the stories we think we know. Grounded in a shared history of growing up with Dateline and the early internet, the hosts now approach each case with a deconstructed viewpoint, examining the societal and human layers often glossed over. The podcast delves into the historical context surrounding crimes, exploring how time and place shape tragedy. Listeners will hear nuanced discussions that prioritize perspective over sensationalism, focusing on the complex "why" behind the "what." It’s a natural progression for hosts and audience alike, offering a more considered space within a crowded genre. Each episode of this podcast builds on a foundation of extensive research and lived experience, aiming to understand the full weight of the story, because there’s always more to it.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
Podcast Episodes
Solved Cold Case: The Murder of Danni Houchins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:39
In September of 1996, 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins was found lifeless and face down in a marshy area in Belgrade, Montana. The local sheriff's department ruled her cause of death as drowning and her manner of de…
Solved Cold Case: The Murder of Danni Houchins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
In September of 1996, 15-year-old Danielle “Danni” Houchins was found lifeless and face down in a marshy area in Belgrade, Montana. The local sheriff’s department ruled her cause of death as drowning and her manner of de…
The Afroman Trial Explained: White Cops Hear Rap for First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:21
What happens when you turn a "bullshit" police raid into a viral rap song? In August 2022, the Adams County Sheriff's Office raided Afroman's home looking for a basement dungeon that didn't exist. When no charges were fi…
The Afroman Trial Explained: White Cops Hear Rap for First Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:50
What happens when you turn a "bullshit" police raid into a viral rap song? In August 2022, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office raided Afroman’s home looking for a basement dungeon that didn't exist. When no charges were fi…
Operation Shattered Shield: The NOPD's Most Corrupt Era [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:49
In the early 1990s, New Orleans was known as the "Murder Capital of America," but the most dangerous criminals weren't just on the streets—some were wearing badges. Today on This Feels Criminal, Tyrella and Nikita break…
Operation Shattered Shield: The NOPD’s Most Corrupt Era [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:18
In the early 1990s, New Orleans was known as the "Murder Capital of America," but the most dangerous criminals weren't just on the streets—some were wearing badges. Today on This Feels Criminal, Tyrella and Nikita break…
The Ax Murder of Peter Porco: The Christopher Porco Story | Ep 418 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:51
In November 2004, the quiet community of Delmar, New York, was shattered by a brutal late-night attack on Joan and Peter Porco. While Peter tragically succumbed to his injuries after attempting his morning routine, Joan…
The Ax Murder of Peter Porco: The Christopher Porco Story | Ep 418 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:20
In November 2004, the quiet community of Delmar, New York, was shattered by a brutal late-night attack on Joan and Peter Porco. While Peter tragically succumbed to his injuries after attempting his morning routine, Joan…
Jamie Faith: Manipulation, a "Blind" Obsession, and the 10-Hour Drive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:16
Jamie Faith was a "bachelor for life" until he met Jennifer. But after 15 years of marriage, a masked gunman ended his life in broad daylight. Join us as we explore the tragic murder of Jamie Faith, the exploitation of a…
Jamie Faith: Manipulation, a "Blind" Obsession, and the 10-Hour Drive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:45
Jamie Faith was a "bachelor for life" until he met Jennifer. But after 15 years of marriage, a masked gunman ended his life in broad daylight. Join us as we explore the tragic murder of Jamie Faith, the exploitation of a…