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On Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy explores the depths of history's most notorious murders, like you've never heard before. Go beyond the crime scene as we search for the real story, and focus on the people impacted the most. Whether or not the case is solved, you'll come away with an understanding of why these stories need to be told. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a deep dive into a solved or unsolved murder, with Friday episodes covering mysterious cases that still haunt u
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Visit website →In 1945, a series of shocking murders gripped Chicago, each more disturbing than the last, and one marked by a message scrawled in lipstick that would haunt the city. Police soon arrested 17-year-old William “Bill” Heirens, who quickly became known a
After suspicion fell on Shrien Dewani in the murder of his wife, Anni, the case quickly expanded into an international legal battle over whether he would be extradited to South Africa to stand trial. As prosecutors worked to build their case, the que
In 2010, newlyweds Anni and Shrien Dewani arrived in Cape Town for what was meant to be a luxury honeymoon, but within days, Anni was found shot to death in a hijacked taxi in a crime that quickly made international headlines. What initially appeared
In 2005, an American teenager vanished during a high school graduation trip to Aruba, sparking an international search and years of unanswered questions. Natalee Holloway was last seen leaving a bar with three young men, and what followed became one
At the height of his career, Sam Cooke was more than a music icon. He was becoming an increasingly outspoken figure in the civil rights movement, using his platform to challenge injustice while navigating the pressures of fame, business, and a rapidl
In 1964, Sam Cooke was one of the biggest stars in America, a pioneering soul singer whose voice and business instincts were reshaping the music industry. Behind the success, Cooke was navigating growing personal pressures and a shifting cultural lan
In 2021, a powerful South Carolina legal dynasty was rocked by a brutal double murder that quickly drew national attention. Alex Murdaugh, a prominent attorney from a family with deep ties to the region’s justice system, soon became the focus of an i
After the indictment of Quinton Tellis, the case against him moved to trial, but the search for justice for Jessica Chambers proved far from straightforward. In Part 2 of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examines the courtroom battles that foll
In December 2014, 19 year old Jessica Chambers was found severely burned beside her car on a rural road in Courtland, Mississippi and soon passed away from her injuries. The horrifying crime quickly became one of the most haunting unsolved murder cas
In 1918, Russia’s last royal family vanished into the chaos of revolution. Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their five children were being held by Bolshevik forces as the Russian Empire collapsed around them, and rumors about their fate quic
Three days after the taping of The Jenny Jones Show, the tension that had lingered off camera turned deadly. What began as a daytime television surprise became a national tragedy, thrusting Scott Amedure and Jonathan Schmitz back into headlines under
Scott Amedure was 32 years old when he stepped onto the stage of The Jenny Jones Show, prepared to share a deeply personal confession. In 1995, he revealed on national television that he had a crush on Jonathan Schmitz, a moment designed for daytime
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy investigates the Smiley Face Killers theory, a controversial claim that a hidden network of predators is responsible for the drowning deaths of dozens of young men across the United States. Wh
75 years after the Rosenberg trial gripped the nation, its legacy still sparks debate about justice, fear, and political power. In Part 2 of this two-part special, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes turns to the courtroom battle that would cement
At the height of Cold War paranoia, one American couple stood accused of betraying their country in a case that would divide a nation. In Part 1 of this two-part special, Murder: True Crime Stories examines the explosive investigation that placed Jul
Serial killers. Unsolved murders. Investigations that gripped America. If you think you know these cases, think again.
America's Most Infamous Crimes is a Crime House original hosted by Katie Ring. Each week, we go deep on one of the most notorious
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examines the disappearance of Joseph Force Crater, the New York Supreme Court justice who walked out of a Manhattan restaurant in 1930 and was never seen again. What began as a routine summer
All the threats against Veronica Guerin reached a head one day in 1996, when the Irish investigative journalist was shot multiple times while stopped at a red light outside Dublin. For years, Guerin had exposed powerful Dublin drug gangs in the Sunda
Veronica Guerin was a fearless Irish investigative journalist who became known for exposing Dublin’s powerful drug gangs in the 1990s. After leaving a career in public relations, she joined the Sunday Independent and quickly built a reputation for na
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy investigates the Beast of Gévaudan, one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries in true crime history. Between 1764 and 1767, a series of brutal attacks terrorized the rural French province of
For nearly 30 years, Ken McElroy terrorized the small town of Skidmore, Missouri. Accused of theft, assault, arson, statutory rape, and intimidation, he manipulated the legal system and silenced witnesses through fear. When he shot 70-year-old grocer
After decades of intimidation and legal loopholes, Ken McElroy’s reign of terror came to a sudden end on July 10, 1981. In front of 30 to 45 witnesses, he was shot dead in the middle of Skidmore, Missouri, and no one claimed to see who pulled the tri
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy investigates the disappearance of the Sodder children, who vanished after a fire destroyed their West Virginia home on Christmas Eve in 1945. George and Jennie Sodder escaped with four of thei
In the aftermath of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl’s murder, suspicion lingered within the walls of Mercy Hospital. Early attention focused on clergy members and hospital staff, but despite initial questioning and forensic work, the case stalled and eventu
Sister Margaret Ann Pahl had devoted her life to faith, service, and the Catholic Church. A hospital chaplain in Toledo, Ohio, she spent her days comforting the sick and ministering to those in need. In Part 1, Murder: True Crime Stories traces Siste
In January 1997, Scott Falater appeared to be a devoted husband, father, and successful engineer living a quiet suburban life in Arizona—until his wife, Yarmila Falater, was found brutally stabbed and drowned in their backyard pool. Scott was discove
In the aftermath of Joan Risch’s sudden disappearance, investigators were left staring at a scene filled with unsettling clues. Blood on the kitchen floor. A phone torn from the wall. Two young children alone in the house. In Part 2, Murder: True Cri
Joan Risch seemed to embody suburban perfection. A devoted mother of two building a quiet life in Massachusetts in the early 1960s. In Part 1, Murder: True Crime Stories traces Joan’s journey from her childhood and adoption to her marriage and move t
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy is joined by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole from Crime House's new show, The Final Hours. Carter examines the disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a Vatican citizen who vanished a
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examines the final days of Selena Quintanilla’s life and the devastating events that followed when a trusted relationship fractured beyond repair. As Selena attempts to distance herself from s
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy traces the rise of Selena Quintanilla from a gifted child performer in a family band to one of the most influential figures in Tejano music. As Selena’s fame grows, she inspires millions with
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy investigates the mysterious death of journalist Danny Casolaro, who was found dead in a West Virginia hotel room in 1991 just as he claimed to be on the verge of exposing a vast global conspir
On the 40-year anniversary of Sherri Rasmussen’s murder, Murder: True Crime Stories continues the story of a case that refused to stay buried. Carter and Vanessa examine the decades-long fight for justice, as ignored evidence, stalled leads, and moun
On the 40-year anniversary of the murder of Sherri Rasmussen, Murder: True Crime Stories revisits the beginning of a case that would haunt Los Angeles for decades. Carter is joined by Vanessa Richardson, host of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes,
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy revisits the terrifying reign of the Zodiac Killer, whose cryptic letters and brutal attacks paralyzed Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taunting police and the media with
After Missy Avila’s body is discovered, investigators search desperately for answers—but the truth is closer than anyone expects. As the case drags on, manipulation, false leads, and psychological games torment Missy’s family and friends for decades.
Seventeen-year-old Missy Avila was popular, kind, and full of promise—but jealousy simmered beneath the surface of her closest friendships. As rumors, betrayal, and resentment escalated during high school, lines between loyalty and cruelty blurred. T
In 1948, an unidentified man was found dead on an Australian beach with no wallet, no ID, and a cryptic message hidden in his clothing. Despite decades of investigation, his identity—and cause of death—remained a mystery. Was he a spy, a poisoned lov
After the murders of Harold and Thelma Swain, investigators faced mounting pressure to deliver answers—but instead, the case spiraled into decades of missteps, false leads, and a wrongful conviction. In Part 2, Murder: True Crime Stories follows the
Harold and Thelma Swain were pillars of the Black community in Waverly, Georgia, devoting their lives to service through Rising Daughter Baptist Church. But on the night of March 11, 1985, that sanctuary was shattered when a gunman walked into the ch
A brilliant intelligence analyst is found dead inside a locked sports bag in his London apartment—no signs of forced entry, no clear cause of death, and a trail of secrets left behind. Officially ruled an accident, the case quickly sparks global cont
In the aftermath of Pat Tillman’s death in Afghanistan, the U.S. military told a heroic story of enemy fire and battlefield bravery—but it wasn’t true. In Part 2, Murder: True Crime Stories unpacks how Pat was killed by friendly fire, how senior offi
Pat Tillman was at the peak of his NFL career when he walked away from millions to enlist in the U.S. Army after 9/11. In Part 1, Murder: True Crime Stories traces Pat’s life—from his driven childhood and record-setting football career to the values
A woman checks into a luxury hotel using a fake name—and is later found dead under suspicious circumstances. With labels removed from her clothes, no identification, and evidence suggesting the scene was staged, investigators are left with more quest
When Travis Alexander was found brutally murdered in his Arizona home, investigators quickly realized this was no random attack. In Part 2, Murder: True Crime Stories follows the shocking discovery of Travis’s body, the damning digital evidence hidde
Before the headlines and the courtroom drama, Travis Alexander’s story began as a whirlwind romance. In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Murder: True Crime Stories traces Jodi Arias’s troubled past, her pattern of volatile relationships, and the in
In the winter of 1959, nine experienced Soviet hikers vanished in the Ural Mountains—and what rescuers later found defied logic. Their tent had been cut open from the inside, their bodies lay scattered barefoot across the snow, and several suffered c
In the aftermath of Tom Wales’s murder, investigators faced a troubling reality: the killing of a federal prosecutor just weeks after 9/11 risked being lost in the chaos of a nation at war. In Part 2, Murder: True Crime Stories follows the decades-lo
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Wales dedicated his life to public service, integrity, and the belief that the law should protect everyone equally. But in October 2001, his commitment to justice may have made him a target. In Part 1, Murder: True Crime S
In the gripping conclusion of this two-part series, Murder: True Crime Stories follows the intense investigation that led authorities from scattered surveillance footage and a single DNA trace on a knife sheath to an unexpected suspect: criminology P
In November 2022, four University of Idaho students—Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—returned home from a night out in their small college town, unaware that a killer was already watching. In this emotional first episo
The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart intensifies in this second episode, following detectives as they seize on 26-year-old Scott Watson as their primary suspect despite mismatched witness descriptions, a missing boat,
In the first episode of this New Year’s two-part special, Murder: True Crime Stories retraces the final hours of 17-year-old Olivia Hope and 21-year-old Ben Smart, who rang in 1998 at a massive party at New Zealand’s Furneaux Lodge before mysteriousl
Merry Christmas! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations.
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Merry Christmas! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations.
More importantly, we'd like to thank you for listening, and making 2025 an unforgettable year, your support and curiosity
On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family gathered at their home in Covina, California, for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter, food, and music filled the night—until a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on their door. In Part 2 of The Santa C
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for Bruce Pardo, the holidays brought something far darker. After losing his marriage, his family, and even his dog, Bruce’s bitterness turned deadly. In this first part of our Chr
After years of unanswered questions, Kendrick Johnson’s family finally convinced federal investigators to reopen the case. But what they uncovered only deepened the mystery. From missing organs and altered surveillance footage to high-profile lawsuit
When 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson failed to come home from school in Valdosta, Georgia, his family’s world was turned upside down. The next morning, Kendrick’s body was discovered inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School. Authorities ruled h
As the trial of Karen Read unfolds, the small town of Canton, Massachusetts, explodes into chaos. Online crusaders, corrupt investigators, and accusations of a police cover-up blur the line between truth and conspiracy. From courtroom twists to viral
When Boston police officer John O’Keefe is found dead in the snow outside a fellow officer’s home, his girlfriend, Karen Read, becomes the prime suspect. Investigators claim she hit him with her car while driving drunk — but as the case unfolds, it b
The holiday of gratitude turns to horror once again.
In this second installment, Killer Minds explores two shocking cases: a deadly family feud in Oakland that ends with a Thanksgiving Day hostage crisis and triple homicide, and the terrifying story
Thanksgiving is meant for gratitude — but sometimes, it brings out the darkest parts of the human mind.
In this chilling special, the Killer Minds team, joined by Murder: True Crime Stories host Carter Roy, examines two Thanksgiving tragedies: the 2
When Heather Elvis’s car was discovered abandoned near a remote boat landing, the quiet town of Myrtle Beach erupted in fear — and suspicion. Investigators quickly zeroed in on Sidney and Tammy Moorer, a married couple whose twisted jealousy and mani
In December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis vanished from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — leaving behind her car, her phone, and a trail of unanswered questions.
Before she disappeared, Heather was caught in a dangerous affair with 37-year-old Sidney
After Mary Yoder’s shocking death, a poison investigation turns her family inside out. First, suspicion falls on her husband. Then her son. But when police uncover an anonymous letter, a forged email trail, and a shocking confession, the truth begins
When 60-year-old chiropractor and beloved mother Mary Yoder suddenly falls fatally ill, her tight-knit New York family is devastated — and baffled. Doctors can’t explain her mysterious symptoms, but one thing is clear: this was no ordinary sickness.
Within days of his family’s disappearance, Chris Watts’s façade begins to crumble. Failed polygraphs, missing sheets, and GPS data all lead detectives to one horrifying conclusion: the husband everyone trusted has been lying.
As the truth unfolds —
To the outside world, Chris and Shanann Watts had it all — a beautiful home, two adorable daughters, and a baby boy on the way. But behind the smiling family photos, cracks were forming.
When Shanann and the girls vanish without a trace, Chris’s ple
On Halloween morning 2010, a teenage boy in Sandusky, Ohio, walked into a nightmare — his mother, stepfather, and brother brutally murdered in their beds. The investigation pointed to a troubled family member whose demons had long been kept at bay…un
Halloween is supposed to be fun — until it isn’t. In 2001, Penn State senior Cindy Song vanished after a night of partying, leaving behind nothing but her costume and countless unanswered questions. Ten years later and thousands of miles away, anothe
Six years after 11-year-old Shauna Howe was abducted and murdered on Halloween night, a new detective uncovered the clue that changed everything. With DNA evidence, a shocking confession, and a trial that exposed the truth, Oil City, Pennsylvania fin
Halloween 1992 should have been filled with costumes and candy. Instead, 11-year-old Shauna Howe was abducted off a quiet street, and days later, her body was found under a bridge. We retrace the night she vanished, the frantic search that followed,
For decades, the unsolved Yogurt Shop Murders haunted Austin, Texas. Now, investigators say they’ve finally found the killer, thanks to a DNA match. We break down the latest developments in this infamous cold case and how justice may finally be withi
In 1991, Austin, Texas was shaken by the brutal murder of four teenage girls at a frozen yogurt shop. Bound, gagged, and shot execution-style before the store was set on fire, their deaths launched one of the most haunting investigations in Texas his
By 2015, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was desperate to escape her mother’s control. With the help of her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn, she hatched a plan that ended in murder. In part two, we examine the killing of Dee Dee Blanchard, the shocking trial that f
Dee Dee Blanchard convinced everyone that her daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill. Doctors believed her. Neighbors supported her. Charities built her a new home. But medical records told a different story. What they revealed would unravel one of t
After three teenagers were brutally murdered near Lake Waco in 1982, investigators relied on jailhouse snitches, questionable forensic evidence, and coerced confessions to make their case. Decades later, overturned convictions and DNA tests raise a h
In the summer of 1982, three teenagers, Jill Montgomery, Raylene Rice, and Kenneth Franks, set out for a night by Lake Waco. By morning, they were found bound, gagged, and brutally murdered. This case would become one of Texas’s most shocking crimes,
The unsolved 1963 murder of Daisy Zick confounded Battle Creek investigators for decades. In this episode, we follow the trail of false confessions, dead-end suspects, and shocking new tips that pointed to two men, both with disturbing connections to
The 1963 murder of Daisy Zick remains one of Battle Creek, Michigan’s most enduring cold cases. A Kellogg’s factory worker with a complicated personal life, Daisy was found stabbed to death in her home. Was her killer a jealous lover, a stranger, or
After Adolph Coors III vanished in 1960, the FBI launched one of the most intense investigations in U.S. history. From the ransom note to the discovery of his body and the capture of Joseph Corbett Jr., this is the gripping conclusion to the Coors ki
In 1960, Adolph Coors III, heir to the Coors Brewing Company, left his Colorado ranch for work and vanished without a trace. This episode traces the Coors family’s rise from humble immigrant beginnings to beer empire royalty, before the winter mornin
Think you know everything about the JonBenét Ramsey case? We explore the sealed grand jury indictment, the false confession that made global headlines, and the forensic discoveries that cleared the Ramsey family, but left the mystery unsolved. These
Everyone knows JonBenét Ramsey’s name. Few know how the investigation into her murder was mishandled from the very start. From contaminated evidence to critical clues left in plain sight, we break down the pivotal early errors that changed the course
More than 50 years after 7-year-old Maria Ridulph vanished, a deathbed confession reopened one of the oldest cold cases in U.S. history. But what followed wasn’t closure...it was chaos. In this episode, we retrace the investigation, the trial of John
When 7-year-old Maria Ridulph vanished from her quiet Illinois neighborhood in 1957, it made national headlines and triggered one of the largest FBI searches of its time. In this episode, we revisit Maria’s final moments, the man last seen with her,
In the aftermath of Valerie Percy’s brutal murder, investigators were flooded with leads, some credible, some bizarre, and others disturbingly convincing. In this episode, we unpack the jailhouse confessions, high-profile suspects, and overlooked evi
Just weeks before Election Day, U.S. Senate candidate Charles Percy’s daughter was murdered in her sleep. In this episode, we investigate the brutal 1966 killing of 21-year-old Valerie Percy, a shocking case that rocked the affluent suburb of Kenilwo
Nearly 50 years after his disappearance, Jimmy Hoffa’s story refuses to stay buried. In this episode, we explore the mafia’s code of silence, a missing oil drum in New Jersey, and the final witness who may have known exactly where Hoffa’s body was hi
Jimmy Hoffa was one of the most powerful men in America, a labor leader who rose from poverty to become the voice of millions. But by the time he mysteriously disappeared in 1975, Hoffa’s Teamsters union had ties to organized crime, political scandal
After two of The Martin Family children were found in the Columbia River, investigators feared the worst and started asking tougher questions. In this episode, we explore the theories surrounding the Martins’ disappearance, the troubling behavior of
In 1958, the Martin family left their Portland home for a Sunday drive...and never returned. In this episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of Ken and Barbara Martin and their three daughters along Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. As the search
For decades, investigators searched for answers to solve The Boy in the Box cold case. In this gripping conclusion, we unpack the moments that finally led to a breakthrough, from a chilling tip to the DNA match that identified Joseph Augustus Zarelli
In 1957, a young boy’s body was found in a cardboard box on the outskirts of Philadelphia. No name. No missing person report. No one to claim him. In this episode, we revisit one of America’s most haunting cold cases: The Boy in the Box. As investiga
Bobby Fuller was found beaten, doused in gasoline, and left to die in his car, but police ruled the rock star’s death a suicide. In Part 2, we explore the conflicting autopsy reports, the rumors of mob ties, and the chilling possibility that someone
Bobby Fuller had it all: talent, ambition, and the hit single "I Fought the Law." But just weeks after climbing the Billboard charts, he was found dead in his car. In Part 1, we trace the rock star's path to stardom and the subtle, chilling signs tha
For years, police believed they knew who killed Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. But in Part 2, the hate crime investigation takes a shocking turn. We follow the failed prosecution of a suspect, the DNA twist that upended everything, and the decades
In 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set off for a quiet camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. But just days later, they were found brutally murdered—bound, gagged, and left in the woods. In Part 1, we follow the young couple's journey into
Geza de Kaplany tortured his wife and confessed to murder. But when the trial began, his story took a shocking turn. In Part 2, we uncover the courtroom chaos, his bizarre multiple personality defense, and the decades-long mystery of what really happ
She thought she’d found her perfect match. But just five weeks into their marriage, 25-year-old Hajna Piller was dead—and her husband, a Hungarian doctor named Geza de Kaplany, was the prime suspect. In Part 1, we trace Hajna’s journey to America, he
The white Bronco chase. The glove. And the verdict that shocked the world. In Part 2, we follow the O.J. Simpson investigation, the trial that captivated the world, and the media storm that followed the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. With insight fr
Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder shocked the world—but the warning signs were there. Dr. Tristin Engels, clinical and forensic psychologist and host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds," joins us to examine the patterns of manipulation, co
He thought he’d gotten away with it all. But DNA, determined detectives, and one unexpected interview would finally expose Samuel Little as America’s deadliest serial killer. In Part 2, we trace the final chapter of Samuel Little’s reign of terror—an
He’s believed to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. With 93 victims and a trail of cold cases left behind, Samuel Little’s crimes went undetected for decades. Now, detectives are piecing together how a petty thief turned into a seria
When 49-year-old former sitcom star Bob Crane was found murdered in 1978, detectives quickly honed in on their one and only suspect: Bob’s friend and confidant, John Carpenter. It took years to finally bring John to trial, but when they did — there w
In the 1960s, Bob Crane was the face of feel-good sitcom comedy as the star of Hogan’s Heroes. But while Bob portrayed himself as a devoted family man, he lived a secret double life. When the 49-year-old was found dead in 1978, detectives wondered if
In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by 26-year-old John Wilkes Booth while watching a play in Washington, D.C. But killing the president wasn’t Booth’s only goal that night. Because he’d enlisted a group of co-conspirators to take down the enti
When Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as president in 1861, he vowed to stop the spread of slavery and keep a fractured nation from splitting apart. Just a few years later, Lincoln was shot dead for his efforts. But the real story behind his assassinatio
In 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood was on her way to meet with a New York Times reporter. She planned to blow the whistle on the numerous safety issues at the nuclear power plant where she worked. But before she could get there, Karen was killed in
When 26-year-old Karen Silkwood first started working at a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma in 1972, she was thrilled to be fulfilling her passion for science. But before long, she realized just how risky her job was — and she wanted the world to know
When 27-year-old Jerry Dean and 32-year-old Deborah Thornton were found dead in Houston, Texas in 1983, police desperately searched for their killer. Eventually, they honed in on a suspect with a vendetta against Jerry: his ex-girlfriend’s best frien
In 1983, 27-year-old Jerry Dean was newly single and looking for a little fun. When he met 32-year-old Deborah Thornton at a pool party that summer, she seemed to have the same idea. But what should’ve been a simple one-night stand ended in a brutal
After 43-year-old socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer was found dead near a canal in Washington, D.C., investigators narrowed in on a suspect. But after he was acquitted, people wondered: was there something more sinister at play? Was Mary’s death a tragic
In the early 1960s, Washington, D.C. socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer seemed to have it all: a fabulous home, a successful CIA agent husband, and a close group of friends that included the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. But Mary’s life
Join us for a special March Madness Murders episode of "Murder: True Crime Stories." In 2003, 21-year-old Patrick Dennehy’s basketball career was tragically cut short when he was found shot dead in Waco, Texas. The ensuing investigation revealed a tr
After Theora Hix was murdered, her paramour Dr. James Snook was quickly identified as the suspect. The ensuing trial became famous for its salacious details, with Theora's personal life put under the microscope. But no matter what Dr. Snook did to tr
Theora Hix wasn't the type of woman to take no for an answer. Besides wanting to become a doctor in the 1920s, when there were few female physicians, she also began an affair with her older boss, Dr. James Snook. But that same devil-may-care attitude
In 1955, Ruth Ellis murdered David Blakely in a crime of passion that dominated British headlines. The dramatic trial that followed shocked the public and changed the UK's justice system forever. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original.
In 1953, 27-year-old nightclub hostess Ruth Ellis began a tempestuous romance with 24-year-old race car driver David Blakely. Two years later, their passionate but toxic relationship set the stage for one of the UK’s most infamous crimes of passion.
After 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was murdered in Penn State’s Pattee Library in 1969, the police scoured the campus for her killer. After interviewing multiple suspects without any luck, the police closed her case. But decades later, two Reddit detect
In 1969, 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was studying at the library when she got up to find a book. Minutes later, Betsy was found stabbed to death — and her killer was still on the loose. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, fo
When serial killer John George Haigh killed Olive Durand-Deacon in 1949, he thought nobody would notice. But his sixth murder victim turned out to be his last. Thanks to Olive’s many friends, his killing spree finally came to an end. Murder: True Cri
In the mid-20th century, serial killer John George Haigh charmed his way into the lives of wealthy people across England -- then murdered them in cold blood, dissolved their bodies in acid, and forged his way into their assets. When he met 69-year-ol
Join us for the second of two special episodes on the murder of Laci Peterson, featuring Dr. Tristin Engels of the Crime House Original "Mind of a Serial Killer." As the investigation into Laci Peterson's disappearance turned into a homicide case, de
Join us for the first of two special episodes on the murder of Laci Peterson, featuring Dr. Tristin Engels of the Crime House Original Podcast Mind of a Serial Killer. The murder of Laci Peterson is one of the most sensational stories of the 21st cen
As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examined the case of the Tylenol Murders. In the fall of 1982, seven people in Chicago were killed by poisoned T
In the aftermath of Sister Cathy Cesnik's murder in the fall of 1969, a former student believed she knew the killer's identity—a priest from Sister Cathy’s school. Fearing retaliation, she only revealed this information decades later. Authorities are
In the late 1960s, Sister Cathy Cesnik was a force of good for the communities around Baltimore. The young nun was excited to educate a new generation of women and modernize her religious order. But not everyone appreciated what Cathy was doing. In l
As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Money Crimes, Nicole Lapin broke down the story of Melissa Ann Shepard, aka the Internet Black Widow. This deadly senior citizen lured in rich retirees
After 13-year-old Mary Phagan was found dead at the National Pencil Company factory in Atlanta, her supervisor Leo Frank was charged with her murder. But Leo’s only crime was being an outsider in his community. Despite his innocence, Leo went on tria
In 1913, 13-year-old Mary Phagan was strangled to death in the basement of the National Pencil Company factory in Atlanta. Although the evidence pointed to a factory worker as the killer, the site’s superintendent Leo M. Frank became the main suspect
Join us for the second of two special episodes on the Osage Murders, featuring Nicole Lapin, host of the Crime House Original Money Crimes. After dozens of Osage people were murdered for their headrights, one Native woman decided to take matters into
Join us for the first of two special episodes on the Osage Murders, featuring Nicole Lapin, host of the Crime House Original Money Crimes. In the late 1800s, members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma became unbelievably wealthy when oil was discovered
After four young employees were kidnapped and murdered at the Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana, the police desperately searched for their killer. The investigation was at a dead end until 1984, when a convict named Donald Wayne Forrester c
In November 1978, four young employees were finishing a late shift at the Burger Chef fast food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana. Later that night, they disappeared… and were later found dead on the outskirts of town. The police had no idea who murder
Join us for the second of two episodes on terrifying murders from Halloween. On Halloween night of 1984, a slasher film came to life when pregnant Doreen Erbert was brutally murdered by a man wearing a wolf mask. And in 1974, a wealthy Connecticut su
Join us for the first of two episodes about terrifying murders from Halloween. In the late 1950s, the “Trick or Treat Murder” of Peter Fabiano became notorious after he was killed by a costumed stranger. And in 1974, the “Candyman Murder” of young Ti
The Black Dahlia murder may be unsolved, but sisters Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile believe they know who did it: their great-grandfather, George Hodel. Carter Roy, host of Murder: True Crime Stories sits down with Rasha and Yvette to learn more a
For decades, the murder of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia, went unsolved. But in 1999, a retired LAPD detective made a shocking announcement. He believed he knew who murdered Elizabeth: his father. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House O
In 1946, aspiring Hollywood actress Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered. Because of her dark hair and clothing, she became known as “the Black Dahlia.” The ensuing investigation into the seedy underbelly of Hollywood would become one of the world's
In June 1968, a state trooper found Irene Izak’s body at the bottom of a steep ravine. The police immediately began a murder investigation... and one of their own was a suspect. But over a decade later, Irene’s murder is still unsolved and her family
In 1968, Irene Izak drove from Ohio to Canada to interview for a dream job. But she never reached the border. Irene was brutally murdered before she could make her dreams a reality. To this day, her murder is unsolved. For more, follow us on Tiktok a
For years, the investigation into Alexandra Wiwcharuk's murder went nowhere. But decades after her death, her friends and loved ones haver continued to search for answers... and they think they know who did it. For more, follow us on TikTok and Insta
Alexandra Wiwcharuk was a charming young nurse and beauty queen with a bright future. But in May 1962, she suddenly disappeared -- and a few weeks later, her dead body was found near a riverbank. Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Stud
After Jane Stanford's death, the president of Stanford University conducted an independent investigation to find out what happened. But was he after the truth -- or trying to cover it up? Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Studios. For
Jane Stanford and her husband Leland were one of the most powerful couples of the 19th century, and the founders of Stanford University. Along the way, they made a lot of enemies. After Leland's death, Jane was left on her own to fight them off. And
When police discovered Bernice Worden's body in Ed Gein's farmhouse, they also uncovered a collection of horrors too terrifying to comprehend. And as they learned more about Gein and his motivations came into focus, the story only became more disturb
November 16th, 1957 marked the first day of Wisconsin's deer hunting season. It was also the day Bernice Worden disappeared from her hardware store. When the police zeroed in on a suspect, they also discovered a collection of horrors so disturbing it
After the authorities realized that H.H. Holmes had killed Benjamin Pitezel, they discovered that he was much more than a simple fraudster -- he was a serial killer. But was "the Devil in the White City" as depraved as he seemed? Murder: True Crime S
In 1889, Benjamin Pitezel befriended a man named H.H. Holmes in Chicago. The two of them became partners in crime, and cooked up a plan to defraud a life insurance company by faking Benjamin's death. But Benjamin had no idea that his friend Holmes ha
Despite an exhaustive search, the authorities couldn't track down Marie Hilley after she murdered her husband and tried to kill her daughter. With Marie on the run, her surviving family anxiously waited to see if she would be brought to justice. Murd
To outside observers, Frank and Marie Hilley were the ideal 1950s couple. But behind closed doors, their marriage was far from perfect. Frank did everything he could to keep his wife happy, but it was never enough. And she took it out on him in the m
After William Desmond Taylor was found murdered in his home, both the police and press rushed to find the culprit. As wild rumors swirled around the investigation, three potential suspects emerged: William's butler, his leading lady, or a vengeful dr
William Desmond Taylor was one of early Hollywood's biggest celebrities. But before he became a famous director, he was an enigma, full of dark secrets. And on February 2nd, 1922, he was found dead in his home, killed by a single gunshot to the back.
As the investigators on the Tylenol Task Force zeroed in on leads, two potential suspects emerged. Both had the means, and motive, to do it. But was either one the Tylenol Killer? Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Studios. For more, f
In the fall of 1982, the Tylenol Murders had the whole city of Chicago on edge. Investigators were desperate to find the culprit. But their inability to work together threatened to derail the entire case. Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime H
On September 29th, 1982, 27-year-old Adam Janus died from an apparent heart attack. Authorities quickly determined he'd actually died after taking a Tylenol pill that had been laced with cyanide... and he wasn't the only one. Soon enough, seven peopl
After the Clutter family was murdered in November, 1959, everyone in Holcomb, Kansas wanted to find out who killed them -- and why. The answer turned out to be more horrific than anyone imagined. Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Stud
On November 15th, 1959, a small town in Kansas was changed forever when a beloved local family was murdered. Their tragic deaths captured the nation's attention -- and sparked the interest of one of America's most famous authors. Murder: True Crime S
In May 2002, Chandra Levy's disappearance turned into a murder case when her remains were discovered at a park in Washington, D.C. Until that point, her secret boyfriend, U.S. Congressman Gary Condit, had been the likeliest culprit. But soon, a new s
After Chandra Levy's disappearance in May 2001, investigators turned to her married boyfriend, U.S. Congressman Gary Condit. Once their relationship became public, some of Condit's girlfriends came forward with their own stories. What they had to say
In May 2001, Chandra Levy was in the prime of her life. The 24-year-old was wrapping up a prestigious internship in Washington, D.C, and was about to finish her master's degree. But Chandra was hiding a big secret: an affair with a U.S. Congressman.