EP 204: Criminal Communities

This week, we're exploring the fine line between neighborly and nefarious. Because sure, community is important—but not all of them are worth joining. Trevin is feeling the heat of summer, or as he calls it, Body Dysmorphia Season. In a rare moment of vulnerability, he opens up about the struggle of connecting to his body in a world that won’t stop looking. Meanwhile, Amanda returns with a major life update, packed with dilemmas. New house? New job? New levels of chaos? Check, check, and check. In Killer Facts, Trevin dives into the Bayeux Tapestry—a medieval embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. That leads to the latest game round of Dong or Dagger?, because of course it does. Amanda shares a jaw-dropping fact from Ripley's Believe It or Not involving authentic vampire-killing kits—and maybe discovers a new merch opportunity for the show. For stories, Trevin travels to the unincorporated neighborhood of Silverthorne, Colorado, where one resident is being repeatedly targeted... with bags of dog poop. A petty crime? Yes. A whodunit? Absolutely. Call it a turder mystery. Then Amanda takes us to Joliet, Illinois, where a man named Clifton Williams gets himself into trouble over one unfortunate courtroom sound. Is Judge Daniel Rozak dishing out justice—or just making people afraid to breathe? This case is not a yawn-fest. Take a break from the heavy and get petty—because this week, we’re placing you right in the middle of some truly criminal communities. Today's Stories: Turder on Unincorporated Silverthorne Law, Order, and Yawning Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew⁠⁠ For ad-free episodes and lots of other bonus content, join our Patreon! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny⁠⁠ Check out our website: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at ⁠⁠livelaughlarceny@gmail.com⁠⁠ or send us a DM on any of our socials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices