Welcome to GR Crime Tours.

Beyond being a true-crime lover, Eirann Betka-Pope is a producer, director, performer, teacher, writer, improviser, artist and activist in Grand Rapids. They are the founder and president of Funny Girls and former owner of The Fuse Box, and represent one-half of Betka-Pope Productions. They teach classes at both The Comedy Project Training Center, and The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre School for Theatre Arts. In their spare time, they enjoy travel, being outdoors, hunting for ghosts, and cooking. Eirann brings a passionate love for both history and dad jokes to each walking tour.

Ginger Ambrosia is a drag performer who has been twirling around for about 5 (ish) years now. She is inspired by stand up comedians like Joan Rivers, and often says that her drag character would be the love child of Ronald McDonald and Kathy Griffin. Originally from the south, Ginger Ambrosia has been a unique voice in the Grand Rapids drag and comedy scene since 2015. While she’s no crime buff, Ginger enjoys watching Law and Order SVU and Scandal to make sure her drag-tective skills stay sharp. Ginger is sure to make you laugh until you die; but don’t worry, she’s harmless. The only crime she’s ever committed is being drop-dead gorgeous.

Simone Stanford is a Grand Rapids native well versed in our city streets and the stories they hold. She is an improv/sketch comedian and writer, though most nights you can find Simone slinging food and drinks at your neighborhood pub. As a true crime fan, Simone finds comfort in podcasts detailing gruesome crimes as well as courtroom footage on YouTube- because nothing is more soothing than the cross examination of a serial murderer. In her free time Simone enjoys time with friends, walking through the woods, and consuming gross amounts of reality television at home. Simone also believes in ghosts and is wiling to explain how her deceased Grandpa talked to her through Siri that one time.