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On a quiet property in Applegate, Oregon, a simple meeting turned into something irreversible. What followed was captured on video. Moments that would later be used to
A high speed chase through the California desert. A man who refused to stop. And a secret that should never have existed.
Scott Kimball was trusted. An informant working alongside the FBI. But as people around him began to disappear, the stories he
A ten-hour drive through the night to American Fork, Utah. A message that sounded like forgiveness. An unlocked door waiting at the end of it.
Matthew Restelli believed he was going to bring his family home. Instead, he stepped into something alread
On a quiet evening in Woodland Hills, California, a successful husband and father ran a simple errand and unknowingly walked straight into a murder plot already in motion.
What first appeared to be a violent home invasion would unravel into somethin
On an October night in Aurora, Colorado, a young mother called 911 after finding something in her home that should not have been there. Her ex-boyfriend’s clothes. His keys. Signs that he may have come back.
What began as a desperate search through
On a summer morning in Henderson, Nevada, a mother woke to the sound of dogs barking in the backyard. At first, it seemed strange. By sunrise, it would become something far worse.
Inside the home, Jonathan Willette was found dead in his bed under ci
On a quiet December night in Myrtle Beach, a first date ended with promise and a future that never came.
Hours later, a phone rang from a payphone in the dark.
A voice from the past.
A decision that would change everything.
By sunrise, Heather Elvi
On a quiet summer afternoon in Inverness, Florida, a 911 call shattered the stillness of a lakeside home. Inside, Denise Hallowell was found barely alive in her bedroom, the victim of a brutal attack that made no immediate sense.
At first, the story
On a quiet spring morning in Palm Coast, Florida, a young mother was making coffee while her son ate breakfast at the kitchen table. Hours later, her husband would call 911, claiming she had accidentally shot herself.
But from the very beginning, so
A former NBA star vanishes after a trip home to Memphis, and for days no one knows where he went. Then a missed 911 call, a body in a field, and a murder weapon recovered years later begin to expose a conspiracy no one saw coming.
A story of failed
In December 2012, a quiet Houston home became the center of a mystery that still raises questions.
Jim Melgar was found dead inside a closet. Just steps away, his wife Sandra was discovered alive, bound, and unable to explain how the night had unfol
In this special true crime crossover episode, I joined Carter Roy for a 2-part episode of Murder: True Crime Stories. To hear part 2 and my extended conversation with Carter, follow Murder: True Crime stories wherever you listen to podcasts.
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In October 2024, two men in Detroit believed they had found the perfect target. A longtime jeweler and pawnbroker whose success made him seem like easy money.
They came prepared with disguises, a stolen truck, and a plan designed to look official. B
In the fall of 2021, a young couple in Cobb County, Georgia thought they’d found their dream home. An upscale subdivision. A quiet street. A perfect place to raise their two year old son.
What they could not have known was that the house came with a
On a cold February night in Somerset, England, a retired couple sat down to celebrate a birthday dinner during the COVID lockdown.
Hours later, police were standing outside their quiet bungalow while one of them calmly admitted what had just happene
In the spring of 2020, as isolation settled over Pella, Iowa, one woman’s new beginning ended in violence.
Tracy Mondabough was building a fresh start when a silver Cadillac began appearing in the background of her life. What followed was a confront
North Port, Florida is built for fresh starts, quiet streets, new homes, friendly neighbors.
On Mallicoat Road, Robbie and Jennifer Tower were the kind of people who made a neighborhood feel like family. Always present. Always helping. Always openin
When 21-year-old Shayna Hubers called 911 saying she had “killed him,” officers found attorney Ryan Poston shot six times in his Kentucky condo. What followed were two trials, conflicting stories, and years of questions about what really happened tha
When a woman in Wisconsin is found dead in the woods, the explanation seems almost ready-made. It is built from familiar truths, repeated often enough to sound convincing.
But as investigators dig deeper, small inconsistencies begin to surface. Time
It was a calm fall night in Vermont when something suddenly felt off. A neighbor heard an engine roar through the quiet, then take off again. Not long after, sirens filled the air.
By morning, the state was trying to understand how five teenagers ha
On August 2, 2017, 21-year-old Savannah Gold arrived for her evening shift at a Jacksonville restaurant and was never seen alive again. What began as a missing person case quickly turned into a homicide investigation that revealed a story of betrayal
In the summer of 2024, a woman retreats into isolation, filling notebooks with carefully written details and rehearsing every line until it feels unshakable. To anyone watching, it looks like preparation. Discipline. Control.
But what she is prepari
An eighteen year old mother goes to work expecting an ordinary day and never comes home. Brooklyn Sims was building a life for herself and her young daughter when a familiar place suddenly became the setting for something unthinkable.
What followed
On Christmas Day 2006, police in Phoenix, Arizona, entered a quiet home expecting a simple welfare check. Instead, they found 21-year-old Heather Quan deceased, and 18-year-old Ryan Waller barely alive, suffering from a gunshot wound that went unnoti
Under the glare of fluorescent lights, the world feels suspended in time. Highway stops where strangers cross paths for minutes and then vanish back into the dark. Places built on movement, anonymity, and trust between people who know almost nothing
On a warm March night in Ocala, Florida, a quiet household settles into its familiar routine. A movie plays. The lights go out. Nothing feels out of place. By morning, that sense of normalcy is gone.
Join us, as we examine the disappearance and murd
A quiet Monday morning. A trusted routine that suddenly breaks. And a crime scene that left investigators asking how any of it was possible.
In this episode, we unravel a case built not on eyewitnesses but on movement, silence, and a timeline that r
An elderly couple known for their quiet lives and deep roots in North Carolina are found dead, setting off an investigation that stretches far beyond a single crime scene. What begins with an early-morning fire along a rural highway soon collides wit
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If you’ve been with us since the beginning, all the way back to 2017, thank you for continuing to join us for this crazy ride.
We started with biweekly episodes and transitioned to weekly episodes. Now, we're excited to sh
A Christmas reunion meant to bring a family together becomes the starting point of a crime that would confound investigators across two states. What initially appears to be a brutal triple homicide slowly unravels into something far more calculated,
On a deserted Florida backroad, a passing moment goes unnoticed until it becomes the key to a crime no one saw coming.
When a young, pregnant woman is found in a roadside ditch, investigators are left with fragments: a truck in the dark, a web of se
Join us, as we uncover the investigation that followed — how a burning dumpster led detectives from a quiet street in Fort Worth to a budget motel across town…
And how what first looked like a single gruesome act revealed a far deeper horror —
one t
Join us, as we revisit the mysterious murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger. A 21-year-old mother of two who vanished in 1999.
You’ll hear how a confessed serial killer begged police to help find his missing daughter… before realizing she was already in t
Join us, as we examine the disappearance of Barry Schmalbach, a man who vanished without a trace from his Florida condominium.
You'll hear a desperate voicemail left in the final hour, a search that spanned counties, and a trail of evidence buried
Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Adreian Payne. A former NBA first-round draft pick and Michigan State basketball star.
You’ll hear how a late-night attempt to calm a dispute ended in sudden gunfire.
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Join us, as we examine the case of Gretchen Anthony, a woman whose final words may not have been her own.
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Join us, as we unravel the murder of Ryan Cooper. A husband and father of four found dead in his favourite chair.
We’ll follow the twists of a case that began as straightforward…but revealed layers of deception that stunned even veteran investigato
Join us, as we explore the bizarre and tragic case of the Amato family, where love turned lethal and fantasy became fatal.
You'll hear how Grant Amato's obsession with an online model escalated from stolen credit cards to something darker and how h
Join us, as we examine the murder of Genai Coleman, a teacher and mother who was gunned down in a shopping mall parking lot.
You’ll hear how detectives spent two years chasing a case that always seemed just out of reach.
And how one piece of DNA ga
The Airbnb in Savannah, Georgia was just one more stop in a long line of temporary homes. Their 50th rental since they’d started running, maybe their 60th. By then, Nicholas Kassotis had stopped keeping count.
What mattered wasn’t the number. It was
Join us, as we look into the murder of Christine Holloway and the disappearance of her 14-month old daughter, Vanessa Morales.
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Join us, as we take a closer look at the death of Cathy Griffith – a 39-year-old teacher and mother, stabbed to death by her own teenage son.
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Join us, as we unravel the events that led to a fatal ambush, orchestrated not by hardened criminals… but by a young TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother. A story of obsession, betrayal and a decision that turned a social media dream into a
A silver body transport van — the kind used by coroners to collect the deceased — moved quietly through suburban streets in the dead of night.
No one looked twice.
Why would they? People die every day, and someone has to move the bodies.
The van,
Quincy, Illinois, isn’t the kind of place that usually makes national headlines.
But in 2020, the town cheered as local dad Tim Bliefnick stepped onto Family Feud with a bowtie and a quick joke.
Just a few years later, Quincy would see his name aga
Join us, as we examine the senseless murder of Jamie Hahn. A rising political strategist, with a sharp mind, a giving heart, and a future full of promise.
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Join us, as we examine the horrifying murder of Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old student just weeks from graduating college.
You’ll hear how what started as a missing persons report soon became a gruesome puzzle. One that stretched across Milwaukee.
Ho
Join us, as we examine the murder of Gary Farris, a respected real estate lawyer from Cherokee County, Georgia.
You’ll hear how a picture-perfect Southern estate became the backdrop for a brutal crime.
And how investigation uncovered a web of betra
Join us, as we unravel the chilling events that followed an ordinary night in Greeley and the tragic murder of Christopher Dickerson.
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Join us, as we examine the tragic and controversial death of Katie McClean, a mother of three and wellness practitioner.
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Before she died, Julie Jensen gave a sealed letter to a neighbor. Days later, she was gone — and her warning would change everything.
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Join us, as we examine the infamous cold case of Tara Grinstead – a beloved high school teacher who disappeared in 2005.
We’ll take you inside the largest police casefile in Georgia history—a mystery that gripped a community for over a decade.
How
On June 28th, 1992, Doug Guyatt stepped outside his home in Colwood, British Columbia, to tidy up the yard.
The house was up for sale, and it needed to look presentable.
But that wasn’t the only weight hanging over Doug that day.
His wife, 34-year
In 2023, a man and woman in their early thirties met at a treatment center in Iowa.
Both were working to overcome alcohol addiction.
Inside the structure of recovery, their connection grew quickly and deeply.
But when they moved in together after th
At 4:32 p.m., 911 dispatchers in Gulf Breeze Florida, took a call from a quiet suburban home and then another.
Minutes later… they got a third call, but this time, gunshots could be heard in the background.
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Join us, as we uncover a case that led to FBI intervention, a search through thousands of tons of landfill waste, and a defense built on cocaine, forged checks, and claims of brain damage.
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Join us, as we examine the tragic death of Todd Stermer – a father of three and beloved youth sports coach.
You'll hear how a seemingly accidental house fire evolved into accusations of arson and calculated murder.
And you'll learn how a single ga
Join us, as we examine a chilling string of homicides that terrorized a border town and kickstarted a massive police investigation.
You'll learn the harrowing story of a victim who barely escaped death to ID a serial killer.
And you'll hear the sho
Join us, as we examine the murder of Anita Knutson — a case that’s haunted a small town for nearly two decades, and left one lingering question:
Who really killed Anita?
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Join us, as we examine the murder of Kay Baker, a beloved school teacher and mother of two.
You’ll hear how a night out with friends ended in tragedy… and how the warnings of another woman, years earlier, went unheeded until it was too late.
How t
Join us for part 2 of Treehouse Cinderella: The Murder of Matthew Bonnett.
You'll hear how the seemingly straightforward case against Tyrone Tucker began to unravel in spectacular fashion and how Tyrone, facing life in prison, made the extraordinar
Join us, as we dive into the murder of Matthew Bonnett – an eccentric juggler who was stabbed to death on his own property.
In Part 1, you'll hear how a late-night robbery turned deadly when Matthew tried stopping two masked men from attacking his
Join us, as we delve into the brutal murder of Christina Parcell—a devoted mother found stabbed 35 times in her own home.
You’ll hear how a crime scene eerily staged with scattered rose petals sent investigators down a path darker than they ever exp
Join us, as we examine the murder of Lynn Hernan – a death initially believed to be a tragic suicide.
You'll learn how a routine toxicology report uncovered a sinister secret hidden in Lynn's blood and how suspicious financial clues and her family'
Join us, as we examine the strange death of Barbara Kendhammer—a loving mother whose life ended under bizarre and tragic circumstances.
You'll hear how such an unimaginable misfortune, as described by Barbara’s husband, led to investigators uncover
Join us, as we examine the murder of Toni Westover - an innocent bystander who was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people.
You'll hear how a week-long meth binge inside a small apartment spiraled into tragedy, told through the vo
Join us, as we take a look at the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos - a wealthy mother-of-five who vanished from her Connecticut mansion, leaving behind a blood-spattered garage.
You’ll hear the shocking claims made by her estranged husban
Join us, as we dive into the murder of Emily Ferlazzo – a 22-year-old nursing assistant with an adventurous spirit.
You'll hear how a young bride with dreams of traveling the world found herself swept up in a whirlwind romance that seemed perfect f
Join us, as we uncover the shocking murder of Michael Cochran. A man who spent his life building something extraordinary, only to have it ripped away in an instant.
A story of ambition, deception, and betrayal. And a truth so devastating… it cost hi
Join us, as we dive into the sinister murder of Rachelle Brewsaugh.
You’ll hear the story of a 50-year-old grandmother attempting to begin a brand new chapter in her life and the horrifying details behind her gruesome murder.
Was it the tragic re
Join us, as we examine the death of Ryelee Manente-Powell.
You’ll hear how an 18-year-old father was shot dead minutes after Angela’s discovery and how one split-second decision left a teenager dead, his mother imprisoned, and a former police offic
Greenwood, South Carolina is a town where folks leave their doors unlocked, and everyone knows each other's business. But on May 7th, 2023, that small-town sense of security was shattered. A father of three, hiding out at his parents' house after a f
Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders
Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Laken Riley: a 22-year-old nursing student who went out for a run and never came home.
You'll hear how Laken's loyal friends and roommates sounded the alarm in a desperate attempt to find their best frien
Join us, as we examine the senseless murders of Stephen and Wendy Reid – a retired couple who went for a walk and never came back.
You'll hear how a missed tennis match became the catalyst for a missing person's manhunt…and how a mysterious drifter
Join us, as we unravel the heartbreaking case of Ashley Smylie, a devoted mother and beloved teacher whose life was cut brutally short.
You’ll hear how a normal day, just like any other, was shattered in the blink of an eye and how even the most br
Join us, as we dive into the shocking murders of Scott Sessions and Heather Frank, a pair of Greeley, Colorado residents whose fates became tragically intertwined.
You’ll learn how a budding romance in early 2020 quickly turned fatal and about the
Join us, as we examine the horrifying case of Jennifer Paxton – a 36-year-old mother of 7 who disappeared without a trace in 2019.
You’ll hear how Jennifer’s battle with homelessness and addiction left her tragically exposed to two twisted predator
Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Jennifer Dazey - a 46-year-old mother of three found slain in her own bed.
You'll hear about the shocking and horrific scene discovered by a woman expecting a coffee date with her best friend and about th
Join us, as we dive into the horrific murder of Melody Hoffman - a 20-year-old woman at the center of a deadly love triangle.
You'll hear how a mother's desperate attempt to protect her vulnerable daughter through constant digital surveillance coul
An Idaho State Police Trooper discovered his wife of 27 years was having an affair with her high school sweetheart. Days later, she was found dead in a bathtub…
Initially, the crime scene pointed to suicide, but forensic evidence turned up DNA belon
Join us, as we examine the murder of Michael Ricci Senior: a 51-year-old Boston firefighter and father of three.
You’ll hear how what first appeared to be a tragic fatal accident soon revealed a far darker story beneath the surface and how, after a
Join us, as we examine the strange and horrifying case of Jorge Torres. A Florida man found dead under highly suspicious circumstances.
You’ll hear the chilling details of the events leading up to his death and how what was claimed to be an innocen
Join us, as we take a look at the murder of Jeff German - a seasoned journalist known for uncovering the hidden truths of Las Vegas.
You’ll hear, how a small-time scoop about a lowly public official upended a local political race – shattering a pol
On the morning of July 18th, 2009, in the quiet suburb of North Epping, Sydney, Australia, concerned relatives of the Lin family made their way to their home to check on them.
The concern arose after a customer of the Lin’s usually bustling convenie
During the New Zealand winter of 1995, a happy couple walked into a local retailer in the city of Christchurch.
After browsing the aisles, they found a brand new high chair and made a small down payment to place it on layaway. It would still be som
What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines grippi
In the winter of 2015, friends and family of Florida resident Michael Shaver started noticing something strange going on.
Suddenly, Michael just didn't seem like himself through his messages.
He blamed his poor attitude and tone on a crumbling re
A 16-year-old Cheerleader from Tennessee was shot through her bedroom wall in the middle of the night.
Police initially suspected her on-again/off-again footballer boyfriend, who took straight to social media to mourn her murder.
But just days bef
Join us, as we find out how high school dropout-turned-ballerina-turned politician-turned-poisoning advocate Ashley Benefield went from helping Donald Trump pick out ties at Mar-a-Largo to being tried for the murder of her husband.
You’ll learn abou
Join us, as we dive into the tragic murder of Keri McClanahan. A young mother of two on the cusp of leaving an abusive relationship.
You'll hear, how one man’s desire for fame and fortune led to his arrest on the set of a children’s Disney TV show
Join us, as we dive into the strange case of the Joe Cool Murders.
You’ll hear how a grisly crime scene aboard an abandoned fishing boat told a gruesome tale of murder and the harrowing details of a high seas hijacking revealed by two survivors fou
Join us, as we examine the terrifying case of the Cape Coral Strangler. A wolf in sheep's clothing who used his good looks and charm to lure women into a false sense of security.
You’ll hear how two innocent women crossed paths with a brutal killer
Join us as we cover the case of a seemingly ordinary grandmother who was once the embodiment of routine suburban life before she suddenly veered into violent criminal behavior.
You’ll hear about the shockwaves she sent through a community with her a
For over a decade, Claudia Hoerig had been living a peaceful life in her native country of Brazil.
She’d been operating her own accounting business and keeping a low profile with her third husband, making sure not to attract any unwanted attention.
Join us, as we uncover the mysterious death of Shele Covlin, a high-powered businesswoman discovered drowned in her own bathtub.
You’ll hear how police were quick to rule her death an accident - despite a number of red flags and learn disturbing re
Join us, as we examine the utterly bizarre case of Sheila Labarre - a nymphomaniacal gold digger who left a path of fiery devastation in her wake. You’ll learn about a strange series of missing men in rural New Hampshire who had one thing in common:
Join us, as we examine the strange case of Linda Collins-Smith.
You’ll hear how the murder of a high-profile politician sparked an online firestorm of wild conspiracy theories pointing fingers in all directions, and how investigators ultimately unco
Join us, as we examine the strange case of Natalie Bollinger — a 19-year-old who disappeared from her home in Colorado.
You’ll hear how an online mob discovered a trove of shocking circumstantial evidence that all pointed in one direction and how d
Join us, as we dive into the shocking case of Erik Maund, a multimillionaire Auto Magnate living the high life in Austin, Texas.
You’ll learn the truth behind a scandalous secret Erik didn’t want anyone to find out about. And the lengths some peopl
Four detectives stood in the rain, wearing their suits and ties. It was late September 2002 in Grand Haven, Michigan, and the gray skies matched their somber mood.
They’d just arrived at a cemetery near the shores of Lake Michigan.
It was time to
On a chilly February morning in 2008, Ben Oxley slept in a dark and silent bedroom in Minden, Nevada.
When he went to bed that night, he couldn’t have imagined that barely two hours later, a terrifying boom would shatter the peace of his home, and
In 2012, two couples in northeastern Ohio were engaged in a bitter custody dispute over a 6-year-old child, unwilling to compromise.
As the court system dragged its feet while making its decision, it was only a matter of time before someone decided
Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Farah Fratta. An American Airlines ticket agent and devoted mother of three.
You’ll hear the harrowing story of a divorce from Hell and the bitter custody battle that followed, including how all signs poi
On a beautiful day in sunny Sydney, Australia, Renae Marsden made her way to Jacob’s Ladder - a lookout in Watsons Bay's oceanside suburb.
It was the 5th of August, 2013, and Renae was just a couple months shy of her 21st birthday.
Climbing up a c
A model couple with thousands of followers made TikToks about how drama-free their relationship was – but no one knew the full story until murder made the headlines….
Ali Abulaban was used to getting stopped on the streets for the Scarface and Skyri
Join us, as we examine the shocking crimes of The Rockhampton Rapist, Leonard John Fraser, an Australian serial killer and one of the most bizarre cases we’ve ever covered.
You’ll hear the story of a violent predator who terrorized the East Coast of
Imagine you’re accused of a murder you didn’t commit. What's the worst alibi you could possibly have?
It's the one with no eyewitnesses, right? It's the one that’s impossible to prove and might even seem a bit too convenient.
Now, picture your dre
In the high desert of Utah, there’s a 10,000-square-foot house that’s considered an architectural masterpiece, constructed to seamlessly blend into the rocky landscape, as if rising from the ground.
While the intent was to maximize the views of the
Join us as we examine the tragic case of Nicole Van Den Hurk, a 15-year-old girl from The Netherlands whose disappearance shocked a nation.
You’ll hear, how one of the most high-profile cases in Dutch history became a seemingly unsolvable cold case
In the very early morning hours of October 4th, 2009, a quiet town in New Hampshire was shattered by a brutal and senseless attack, leaving a mother dead and her daughter gravely injured.
The motive for the gruesome home invasion was chillingly abse
Join us, as we examine the mysterious disappearance of Mengqi Ji. A young mother and brilliant engineer who seemingly vanished into thin air.
You’ll learn how investigators unraveled a shocking and complicated web of lies to discover the truth - a
Join us, as we examine the tragic case of the Apple River Stabbings.
You’ll hear how an ordinary day of tubing on a river in Wisconsin escalated into a deadly confrontation. And how a situation where mistakes were made on all sides, challenged the
Join us, as we unravel the coils of the mysterious murder of Ben Renick, a young father of two, and a rockstar in the world of reptiles.
You’ll hear how greed, deception, betrayal, and forbidden desire led to a complicated murder plot, and how a co
Join us, as we examine the tragic case of Anna Moriah Wilson. A 25-year-old racing prodigy senselessly murdered on the cusp of becoming a superstar.
You’ll also hear how Moriah unwittingly found herself in the middle of a love triangle. One she’d t
Halifax, Nova Scotia regularly shows up on lists of Canada’s friendliest cities. Its East Coast charm and colorful maritime houses often lull visitors into thinking time moves more slowly there.
But in 2007, it was the starting point for a cross-co
The concept of an "evil twin" is something that’s fascinated and terrified human beings for millenia: a twin or doppelgänger who embodies the polar opposite of a person.
It’s a trope that’s appeared throughout recorded history. In mythology, literat
Ever heard the phrase “If you give an inch, they’ll take a mile?”
In 2017, a wealthy doctor in his 70s met a young, beautiful model on the verge of homelessness. Wanting to help her out, he began paying her rent. She quickly began asking for more an
Imagine stepping out to your mailbox one morning, only to discover an envelope addressed to you from a notorious serial killer who has been locked away since the 80s.
Inside the envelope, you're relieved not to find any grisly mementos; but instead
A newlywed couple’s honeymoon is supposed to be the happiest time of their lives - their first chance to introduce themselves as spouses to the world. Embarking on a journey of love, adventure, and discovery together.
Comedian Mike Binder described
Throughout the early 2000s, there was a particular man who believed he’d been severely wronged: treated unfairly and unjustly by a certain group of people….
Day after day, these perceived offenses continued eating away at him and he constantly blam
Join us as we take a terrifying look into the Philadelphia Basement of Horrors. You’ll hear the twisted story of a family harboring terrible secrets for more than a decade, and about the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, even when it seem
Sometimes you meet the most fascinating people on vacation. You just never know who you might encounter. People from different cultures, possible future lifelong friends, or even someone famous.
There’s also that chance of even meeting that special
Police in the Chicago suburbs were stunned in 1995 when a family dog brought home a severed human left leg and then again, five days later another leg.
Over several months, numerous body parts from the same victim would be discovered scattered along
In this last chapter of our series, we’ll tie everything together from what you’ve learned about Jennifer Lynn Shirm's case. You’ll also learn more about Joseph Blea's crimes and how he became connected to Jennifer.
You’ll also hear from Andy Shirm
In Part 3 of “Who Killed Jennifer” you’ll hear about one man who became tied to two separate cases and possibly linked to one of the most notorious crimes in New Mexico history - The West Mesa Murders.
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Join us for Part #2 of “Who Killed Jennifer” - The Investigation as we take you through our own two-year-long dive, into the murder of Jennifer Lynn Shirm. We’ll introduce you to Mike Gallagher a retired journalist for the Albuquerque Journal who sus
Andres Shirm spent his entire childhood terrified of a man his family thought was responsible for his mother - Jennifer Lynn Shirm's disappearance. Even the sight of the man’s photo sent Andy into full-on panic attacks.
Although he'd eventually lear
In 2016, April 16th was the first perfect day of spring in rural Muskegon County Michigan.
By 9:00 that Saturday morning, it was 62 degrees and already the warmest day of the season by far. And 53-year-old Dawn Schmidt was among those taking advanta
Our homes are more than just physical structures; they’re our sanctuaries, providing a safe refuge from the outside world.
But imagine if someone had meticulously written a 250-page manifesto, obsessively determined to breach that sanctuary? Someone
Join us as renowned True Crime investigative journalist and New York Times Bestselling author, Aphrodite Jones takes us on a chilling journey, of the decades-long saga of Karl Karlsen.
A man whose life was filled with a series of strange and unfortu
Join us as we re-examine the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. A case that spawned a media frenzy. A relentless personal investigation by Natelee’s family, and a thousand unanswered questions.
Now, finally, we have a chance to return to the case wi
As we wrap up another incredible year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to all our listeners, for joining us this year as we covered some pretty unbelievable cases.
To wrap up 2023, we wanted to also bring you in on so
On the cold spring morning of April 19, 2020, a woman staggered from the woods outside Portapique Nova Scotia. Her bare feet were blackened from running through the woods, and she was covered in scrapes and bruises.
She hammered on the door of a nei
Join us, as we examine the horrific case of the Keller Family Massacre. A family annihilation with no easy answers.
You’ll hear the strange story of a doomsday prepper and family man who spent eight years digging an elaborate underground bunker into
In May 2012, a man named Mick Philpott stepped up to the mic, at a small pub tucked away in a corner of Derby, England.
Wearing a fedora and sunglasses, Mick picked up the microphone and waited for a few beats before belting out the legendary lyrics
Join us as we take a look at the shocking case of Austria’s most notorious serial killer - the unbelievable story of a violent, sadistic murderer, whose twisted crimes spanned two decades across four different countries.
You’ll learn about a deviou
On January 16th, 2020, the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles was hosting the adult industry’s biggest awards night. The atmosphere was Pure glitz and glamour, setting the scene for a night to remember.
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On the morning of January 17th, 2012, Lauren Kornberg, (a dog walker), and her mother, embarked on a trail in the direction of the iconic Hollywood Hills sign, accompanied by a pack of 9 furry companions.
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What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cult?”. That one word alone paints a picture of constant surveillance, suffocating conformity, and a community that hates to let anyone go.
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In the dark morning hours of February 23rd, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tara Pakanich was awakened by a loud bang.
Warm under her blankets, still groggy from a sound sleep, the startling noise seemed like it could’ve been only one thing: the stor
Join us as we delve into the haunting tale of an Edgewater Hospital employee, who met a gruesome end, at the hands of a killer who left no trace behind.
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Join us, as we look into the murder of Sharron Prior and a family whose unwavering love ignited hope and drove them to persevere against overwhelming odds.
You’ll learn how advancements in DNA technology would eventually point to her murderer, a man
In May 2009, two complete strangers met on a train traveling between Charleston, South Carolina and Washington D.C.
The two strangers were both women, close in age, one was 28, the other 30.
The slightly older woman had the misfortune of having her
On a snowy January night in 2018, while most people were fast asleep and still enveloped in their post-holiday glow, the crack of a pistol shattered the silence of the frigid air.
In a cozy little home in Stevenson, Alabama, a man had just been shot
Join us as we examine the tragic murder of 19-year-old Caroline Crouch.
You’ll hear how a young mother living in Greece, was murdered in her own bed during an apparent robbery gone wrong.
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Join us as we examine the case of Richard Merritt. A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from grace, ultimately ended in the most
Join us as we examine the incredible true story of Olga Tyvsk and her horrific encounter with a lookalike. You’ll hear a twisted story of friendship, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. You’ll also learn that sometimes it’s not you who finds your very
Join us as we delve into a saga of broken marriages, and an unfaithful husband who discarded wives like a modern-day Henry VIII. You’ll hear about a murder-for-hire plot and a case that examines the thin blue line between those who enforce the law an
For most people, a cemetery is a place to pay last respects to a loved one, to grieve a loss, or revisit a bittersweet memory of a happier time.
For others, it’s a place of fear - full of superstitions and terrors.
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Join us as we take a closer look at the Brighton Axe Murder Case. You’ll hear a strange twisting narrative that left police and the suburb of Brighton puzzled for decades. And you’ll learn, how after all those years, a new analysis of this horrific c
In a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, one woman's extraordinary journey captivated millions. She was a cosplayer, camgirl, and an online sensation who brought fictional characters to life with a seductive twist.
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Join us as we unravel the disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr.
You’ll learn how one of his new relationships was being monitored by a dangerous stalker, and how a jealous ex-boyfriend would do anything to keep his former flame, all to himself…
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One after the other, the children just kept dying.
By the time Laura Elizabeth Folbigg was laid to rest at just one-and-a-half years old, the world wanted answers, and her mother Kathleen Folbigg stood accused of one of the most heinous crimes imagi
Join us, as we examine the mysterious murder at Camp Nelson Lodge and the unbelievable twists and turns that came in its wake.
You’ll hear how greed, blackmail, and the need to tie up loose ends, resulted in a second murder that finally unraveled th
On February 1st, 1966, hundreds of spectators lined up outside the Dade County Courthouse in Miami Florida, hoping to gain admission to a murder trial that had taken the area by storm.
The courtroom was filled to maximum capacity, mostly women, eage
They say you can get almost anything online. Well, in 2015, teenage brothers, Robert and Michael Bever tested this theory and found it to be true. Anything they could dream up was just a click away.
And what they had in mind was truly frightening.
27-year-old Sasha Krause had her whole life ahead of her. She’d already made her parents incredibly proud of the young woman she’d become and they were eager to see how her life would unfold after moving away from home.
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It was a cool fall morning in Medford, Oregon when police picked up three young runaways by the side of the road.
19-year-old Gavin MacFarlane, a high school dropout, his girlfriend, 15-year-old Ellen Friar, and their mutual friend 22-year-old, Russ
On April 13th, 2013, a devastating crime sent shockwaves through the picturesque valley of Yakima, nestled in the central part of Washington State. Desiree Sunford, a beloved art teacher, had been found murdered in her own home.
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52-year-old Rick Post was bound to a chair, inside the shower stall of an abandoned house. His mouth was duct-taped shut. Even if he could scream, no one would hear him.
His abductors paced back and forth flashing their instruments of torture. He’d
On June 10th, 2021, an elderly woman vanished without a trace from her own home in Wembley, London.
16 agonizing days later, and a staggering 200 miles away, visitors exploring the seaside town of Salcombe stumbled across a horrific scene.
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A grim monument stands in Renfrew County by the banks of Ontario’s Petawawa River, where three steel sculptures bend gracefully towards a stone inscribed, with the names of over two dozen murdered women.
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Previously in Part 1 of the Ohio Strangler case, you heard the harrowing story of Jane. A woman who barely escaped being kidnapped, raped, and tortured at the hands of a local drifter named Shawn Grate in Ashland, Ohio.
In the end, police found and
It’s no secret, that one of the most common fears among women is the possibility of being randomly attacked by a complete stranger. And sadly, it's a fear all too often based in reality.
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Join us on a captivating journey with the highly esteemed true crime writer, investigative journalist, and TV personality Aphrodite Jones - as we unveil the riveting saga of Dr. Darryl Sutorius. Renowned as a brilliant heart surgeon in Cincinnati, hi
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There are just some things in life - we simply can’t live without: such as Food, water, shelter… and perhaps the occasional podcast… These things keep us alive, but what about the things that make life really worth living?
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In the quiet little town of Reddick, Florida, things had taken a sinister turn when a dedicated mother of two, failed to show up for her shift at the local Iron Skillet.
It was the day after Valentine's Day, and Heather Strong, never missed a day of
On an autumn day back in 1994, authorities from a tiny ski village in Canada’s Laurentian Mountains responded to reports of a house fire.
What they discovered inside was chilling: two bodies, at first believed to be suicides.
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Join us as we embark on a gripping journey and explore the disturbing case of a son's deadly rampage and another son's daunting task of piecing together the shattered remnants of his brother's violence.
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New Year's Eve is a time for reflection and hope. A moment to bid farewell to the past and embrace the future. But for one family in St. Joseph Township Michigan, the festivities in 2018 would be cut short in the most brutal way.
At 11 PM, the polic
In 1985, Cheryl Gyant was 10 years old, when she learned she’d been adopted.
What she didn’t realize, was that very same year, her biological mother was experiencing a living nightmare, after being abducted by one of the most notorious serial killin
July 28th, 2019, was the day Menhaz Zaman was supposed to be graduating from Canada’s York University. Instead police were on their way to his parents home for a welfare check.
The call had been made by members of an online community after he’d sent
In Ontario, Canada, September marks one of the last months of the year to get out and enjoy the great outdoors before packing it in for the season.
In 2017, one fisherman in Oshawa, Ontario, was out on the pier when he noticed something floating in
Join us as we examine one of Canada’s most twisted and notorious criminals. Some called him the House Hermit. Others called him the Cottage Killer.
You’ll hear the story of a sadistic murderer and serial rapist who terrorized Ontario’s cottage count
A bottle of wine, nostalgic love songs and a late night phone call with an ex. It’s a relatable scene for many and one that Scott Dell found himself in, on a wintery night, in Killaloe, Ontario back in 1995.
On the phone was the love of his life, hi
In the early morning hours of June 23rd, 2016, special agents followed a set of tire tracks in a rural field in Bigfork, Minnesota. In the distance, a camper squatted ominously against the treeline. The agents had no idea what they would find inside
In the spring of 2016, Brett Ryan’s future looked promising. He was living in a waterfront condo, had a job at a Toronto tech firm, and was just days away from his big bachelor party weekend.
In a few weeks' time, he’d be marrying his beautiful fia
August 15th, 2016 was a warm night in Tequesta, Florida. The perfect night to relax and enjoy some fresh air.
For a couple living on Southeast Kokomo Lane, their garage was the ideal spot to hang out on a couch with the garage door up, watching the
In a small town in Vermont, workers at the Department for Children and Families ended their work day and started thinking about what the weekend would hold for them.
Lara Sobel had plans to go home to her two spirited young daughters, to be joined l
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Join us as we take a look at a terrifying event that shook the downtown core of Nashville Tennessee.
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On August 12th, 2014 at a luxurious resort in Bali, Heather Mack and her boyfriend Tommy Shaefer loaded a suitcase into the back of a waiting taxi.
They told the driver they’d be back shortly. They just needed to finish checking out. But after waiti
If you’ve ever watched shows like Yellowstone - you know that sometimes out west on a Ranch, there are secrets: secrets never supposed to leave the corral.
This was something a ranch hand would discover firsthand, in Gunnison, Colorado in 2017, afte
Monday, April 23rd, 2018 was a surprisingly warm day in Toronto, Ontario, causing residents to be out in droves, ditching their winter coats, eager to enjoy the sunshine.
Among those taking advantage of the warmer weather, was 68 year old Catherine
On the night of December 3rd, 1997 Frank Dosso was supposed to be home from work by 5:30 pm, just in time to celebrate his twin daughters’ 10th birthday. But when he never showed up, his family drove out to his office looking for him.
When they arri
In the early 1980s, many of the staff at Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky Montana were like a close-knit family, both working and living together on the property. Not only did the Lone Mountain actually function as a working cattle ranch, it also offer
Join us, as we take a look at the case of the Frankston Serial Killer. You’ll hear how three young women became victims of a remorseless murderer who chose his victims at random, striking whenever he felt the urge to kill.
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What if I told you that the boogeyman was real? That there really was a dark figure running around out there waiting to strike, where exactly, nobody knows. Maybe hiding out in the woods, the toolshed, or somewhere even closer....like your closet. An
In 1989, Collier Landry was 11 years old, living with his parents in Mansfield, Ohio.
His father was a highly respected physician, his mother Noreen Boyle was a full-time caregiver, raising and doting on her son and his adopted sister Elizabeth.
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A Scottish mother and daughter uncovered a horrifying conspiracy within the pharmaceutical industry A drug company literally being paid to kill the participants in a clinical stem cell trial and the government was in on the cover-up. But because of a
Join us for the conclusion of our 2-part series on the false conviction of Russ Faria. You’ll learn how Pam Hupp’s greed eventually opened the door for the justice system to right a wrong that should’ve never happened in the first place. And Russ’s m
We take a look into a case with so many twists and turns, that it’s made its way into a dramatized series “The thing about Pam” starring Rene Zellweger. However, in this version of events, Pam Hupp takes a backseat as we focus on the destruction she
On August 4th, 2015 in Pensacola, Florida. Escambia County Sheriff, David Morgan delivered a disturbing press conference, giving insight into a recent triple homicide that had taken place inside a quiet suburban home.
The grizzly crime scene he desc
It was undeniable, that Eudy Simelane was born to play soccer. From an early age, she gravitated to the sport and by the time she was an adult, was being recognized as one of South Africa's star players.
But while Eudy proudly represented her countr
“Who are you and what have you done with my wife?” It's the kind of rhetorical question asked in jest, expressing pleasant surprise when someone has a change in behavior or attitude.
But what if this wasn’t a rhetorical question? What if someone bel
Watch enough crime shows and it doesn’t take long to figure out the steps a killer will take to get away with murder.
They stage the crime scene, they ditch the murder weapon, they fabricate an alibi, and at all costs, make sure to keep their mouths
In the mid-1980s, numerous bodies were discovered along the highways of the American South over the course of several years. They were all women. They all had red hair. And all of them had been murdered.
This is a unique case unlike any other we’ve
The courtyard of an elementary school is probably the last place on earth you'd expect someone to attempt hiring a hitman. Not for a mom in Southern Australia in 2001.
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On the morning of August 30th, 2000 - Mark Lundy left a series of messages on his wife’s phone, sounding increasingly irritated that she hadn’t called him back. When he finally did receive a callback, it wasn’t from his wife, but from a friend tellin
40-year-old mother Carole Packman had been living in a toxic household - with a husband who physically abused her, and was openly having an affair with another woman he’d invited to live with them.
Carole had the means, motive, and opportunity to va
In June 2011, UK author Helen Bailey began writing a blog after the death of her husband as a way to deal with her grief and to provide comfort and a voice to the bereaved.
She openly chronicled her journey following her loss - the ins and outs, the
Charlotte and Brent Springford Sr. were well-respected, successful, progressive-minded pillars of their community in Montgomery, Alabama. Everything in their lives seemed perfect, but that was all about to change.
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Valentine’s Day 2010 was supposed to be the perfect day for Richard and Stacey Schoeck to re-stoke old fires of desire. Like many couples, work, kids, and other commitments had meant little time for passion. But they were about to change all that.
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Jo Rogers and her two daughters disappeared after taking their first vacation together.. Tragically it would be their last.
Their bodies were later discovered floating in Tampa Bay with all signs horrifically pointing to the probability they’d been
After Nicole Addimando fatally shot her partner in what she claimed was self-defense, she was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. At her trial the details surrounding her history of abuse were excluded, essentially removing the context fo
To many residents in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, Nicole Addimando and Christopher Grover appeared to be an ideal couple raising two young children.
So how did Chris wind up dead, and Nikki behind bars?
When the truth behind the shooting was
Imagine TLC's 90 Day Fiancé meets the hit series Breaking Bad in an all-new twisted case of online romance.
In 2006, an unlikely couple living two worlds apart found love over the internet and ventured into a marriage together that would later be mi
December 24th, 2007 would mark the fifth year, three generations of the Anderson family living in Carnation, Washington would spend Christmas together. They had no idea a murderous pair sharing paranoid delusions made plans for it to be their last, b
One of the best things about traveling is getting to meet new and interesting people along the way. But just how much do you really know about the guy sitting two rows behind you on the plane… or the person offering to split a taxi with you?
In this
In March 2021, London along with the rest of England was under a full national lockdown in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. An unusual mix of boredom, fear, and frustration permeated the country as it grappled with the ever-changing rules and rest
Ben and Narcy Novak's marriage was held together by mutually-assured destruction. He had all the money. She had all the dirt.
Ben Jr. Novack had it all - wealth, influence, and a thriving convention business that made him millions each year. He was
Halloween is without a doubt considered the spookiest time of year.
It’s the time of year when we binge watch all of the horror classics, sure to induce a good jump scare - like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. There are a
Whether or not you're into mafia films like The Godfather or Goodfellas, you're guaranteed to love this episode - a story filled with all the makings of a Hollywood movie: comedy, romance, schemes, scams, sketchy characters, violence...and the occasi
In the Summer of 2004, in the quiet, soggy coastal town of Raymond Washington, a man lifted a body out of his family’s chest freezer. He struggled beneath its weight and couldn’t understand how his wife had managed to get it in there in the first pla
August 1990 - It was the beginning of a new academic year for University of Florida students. Thousands of young people, brimming with anticipation. Excited for new beginnings, classes, friends, and of course, football games.
But that summer there w
Imagine sitting on the back deck of a yacht, soaking up Pacific sunshine off the coast of Mexico with a cold Margarita in one hand, and the love of your life in the other. No more work - just the pure bliss of retirement and endless summer. Swimming
In April 2006, Marc and Debra R. were planning a summer vacation from their home in Alberta Canada to Ontario. The year before had been tiresome dealing with their preteen daughter J.R.'s rebellious behavior. They hoped a getaway might help reconnect
On November 21st, 1987 in Holland Michigan, newlyweds Rick and Gail Brink had just returned to their peaceful country home on Ransom street after attending another couple's wedding reception. Although the house was a work in progress, Rick and Gail l
For some, it may be hard to believe there are still places that exist in the world where people don't give a second thought to leaving their doors unlocked. Small, safe, secure communities where the possibility of crime is the farthest thing from any
In November 2017, 24-year-old Nebraskan Sydney Loofe was ecstatic after a successful first date with a woman she’d met on Tinder and couldn’t wait for a second. Her dream match, however, wasn’t who she was claiming to be and her intentions for their
Backpacking around the world - very few ideas bring to mind such a sense of adventure, independence, and romantic idealism. For one young woman, in November 2018, traveling the world before jumping into a career was a dream come true. But she never c
In the very early morning hours of March 19th, 2011, 22 year old Sian O’Callaghan decided to walk back to her apartment after a night out at a club in Swindon, England; a town with a reputation for its safe streets. It’s the reason Sian thought noth
On a hot day in Houston, Texas in June 2014, Catherine Martinez had just spent the day with her children as well as her mother and sisters. She was clearing the air after some difficulty with her sons’ father, Russell Neal, and was looking forward to
In the summer of 2016, in the city of Bend Oregon, the future was looking bright for Kaylee Sawyer. The 23-year old had recently decided on becoming a dentist, was in a loving relationship with her long-time boyfriend, and had the full support of her
Russell Tillis was described by residents of Bowden Circle East in Jacksonville Florida, as “the neighbor from hell.” Since taking over his parent's already dilapidated home, Russell set to work transforming the property into a ramshackle fortress, g
When 25 year old Josefina Rivera stepped into a white Cadillac on the evening of November 26th, 1986, it set in motion the first of a series of sinister events that would shock Philadelphia to its core. In this terrifying case, you’ll hear about six
Usually, when we think about the possibility of an intruder entering our home with the intention of bringing us harm, we think of a stranger. Someone we don't know. But what happens when the intruder is someone from within? In the picturesque neighbo
In 1989, 26-year-old Monika Beerle headed to New York City in hopes of fulfilling her dream of becoming a dance instructor. As she searched for affordable housing she met an eccentric pot dealer named Daniel Rakowitz who offered to share his apartmen
In Pensacola Florida, 2017, 33 year old Taylor Wright was a newly divorced young mom struggling to rebuild her life.
As Taylor dealt with exhausting custody proceedings, she decided to reach out to a good friend for help. She could never have imagin
On the morning of August 6th, 2004, a local painter stopped by a Deltona, Florida home to pick up his two friends for work. After knocking several times with no answer, the door suddenly popped open revealing a scene straight out of a horror film. Ho
On November 13th 2015, Megan Hiatt was busy packing up her belongings when her partner showed up unexpectedly. She’d called him earlier that day to inform him she was leaving him and taking their 5 month old twin daughters with her.
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In October 1997, Joe Cinque uprooted his entire life in Newcastle Australia to be with his girlfriend in Canberra. He had no idea just how deeply disturbed she was or how she'd been fantasizing about becoming the star performer in her own romantic tr
In 2012, David Kroupa was working as a mechanic and enjoying life as a bachelor when his life was suddenly turned upside down after a few visits to a dating website.
David had no idea he’d become the deadly obsession of a woman with predatory focus
As Lisa and Joel Guy prepared to host their family Thanksgiving in Knoxville, Tennessee, a gruesome plot was being concocted behind the scenes. You’ll hear how two parents' abounding love wasn’t enough to protect them from the inner workings of a dar
Nicole Nachtman was excited to begin University in Tallahassee Florida, mostly because it meant she’d finally be free from her mother’s authoritarian parenting. Little did she realize, no amount of distance could ever break the ties that connect a mo
In 1988, along a peaceful stretch of farmland road in Florida, a war was brewing among two families.
As Peggy Carr and her new husband Pye were focused on raising their rambunctious blended family, their neighbors an elderly couple who lived across
We put a last-minute Halloween episode together that's kid friendly!In fact, it was written by our 11 year old daughter!Please check out this episodes sponsors and help support our podcast:Spotlight Oral Care - Go to https://spotlightoralcare.com and
On a fall evening in 1982, as residents of Newport News, Virginia lay peacefully asleep in their beds, a vicious predator quietly crept through the dark and quiet streets preparing to attack.
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In the spring of 2019, an expectant teen mother living in Chicago, Illinois was eagerly preparing for the birth of her second child. Although money was tight, Marlen Ochoa Uriostegui Lopez was determined to have her baby's nursery ready in time befor
In the peaceful community of Silver Lakes, California most considered Robert Limon to be a lucky man. A beautiful wife, the perfect marriage, and two amazing children. That is until...a curtain was pulled back revealing a different reality.
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As an adult, Melinda Pleskovic still proudly considered her birthplace, Strongsville, Ohio home, which is why once she got married, she felt it was the perfect place to raise a family. But in the midst of some of her happiest moments living in Strong
On November 24th, 1997, 21-year-old Tracey Wylde spent the early hours of the morning wandering the streets of Glasgow’s red-light district. The place where she met the majority of her clients. However, Tracey had no idea that the strange man who
Sophie Lionnet had dreamed of becoming a nanny and was excited when an opportunity presented itself working for a glamorous and upscale family living in England. However, the innocent young girl couldn’t see the ominous horror creeping just beneath t
Honesty is the foundation for any successful relationship. A quality that can be difficult to find if you’re seeking love online. That’s exactly what one young man discovered after finding himself on an unpredictable virtual journey leading him down
In 2009 in Farmville, Virginia, 16-year-old Emma Niederbrock struck up an online relationship with an aspiring rapper. The two bonded over their love of music, but Emma didn’t realize that her online boyfriend was a much different person in real life
In the fall of 1984, the future was looking promising for 20-year-old college junior, Angie Samota. The university student had just moved into her own condominium, had a boyfriend, plenty of friends, and a job in the field she was studying.....But so
On a chilly January evening in 2004 all that Donna and Dan Fryman had built together, came crashing down. Life as they knew it would never be the same.
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December 2003 was a special time for Kent and Tricia Whitaker. Their sons had returned home from University for the holidays, and they were happy to have the whole family back together again. Little did the Whitakers know it would be the last fond me
On May 25th, 1989, the years of harassment endured by 44-year-old Cindy James came to a grim conclusion......With her sudden disappearance.
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On Sunday September 3rd, 2006 Nina Reiser dropped her kids off with their father Hans in Oakland California so they could spend time with him over the Labour Day weekend. But when she missed a couple of dinner dates and failed to pick up her children
In the summer of 2010, 29 year old LaNell Barsock just about had it all and was living out her dream life in Palmdale California, or so it seemed. She had a beautiful home on a quiet suburban street and a successful career working as a licensed vocat
In the early morning hours of May 7th, 2017, in the small town of Carlisle, Ohio, a high school cheerleader quietly gave birth to a full-term infant while the rest of her family lay fast asleep.
Little did she realize all her fears of becoming a te
On June 29th, 2017, 23-year-old Molly McLaren prepared to spend the morning working off some stress at the gym, as she'd done so many times in the past. She had no way of knowing just how horrifying and inescapable a simple part of her routine would
In October 2012 Katrina and Todd Smith marked their 7th wedding anniversary. A joyful occasion, that within less than 24 hours would become a distant memory.
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In the spring of 2011, Veronica Navarro was taking a break from an on and off again relationship when she thought she’d met the man of her dreams. Little did Veronica realize, within two months, her dreams would turn into an unimaginable nightmare.
In June 2014, residents in Moncton, New Brunswick were going about their evenings. Parents were making together dinner, while children played in their yards. No one could have predicted that this warm and peaceful evening would abruptly become one of
In December of 1990, the Tiede family was on a break from their hectic lives up at their remote country cabin in Oakley, Utah. Rolf and Kaye along with their two daughters Linae and Tricia were busily prepping for their annual Christmas party when su
In 2014, Iana Kasian left war-torn Kiev, Ukraine and immigrated to sunny Los Angeles, California to build a new life for herself. Shortly after arriving, she met the man of her dreams......or so she thought. A wealthy screenwriter and graphic novelis
In 2017, Valerie McDaniel was a prominent veterinarian, running a successful practice, while focusing much of her attention on raising her eight-year-old daughter. Although she’d recently left an unhappy marriage of 17 years, she quickly found hersel
On Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Sally Challen was with her husband Richard packing up their family home in Claygate Surrey England. The couple had been married for thirty-one years and were preparing to rent out the house so they could embark on a six
In the summer of 2007, a very pregnant twenty-six-year-old Jessie Davis was eagerly preparing for the arrival of her daughter Chloe. She was thrilled her two-year-old son Blake would soon have a baby sister. Jessie was a single mother with a good job
Marlene Warren was busy preparing breakfast on Saturday, May 26th 1990 in South Florida when her doorbell suddenly rang. Excited to see who was at the front door, Marlene dropped everything to answer it and was ecstatic when she saw who was standing
On the evening of August 10th, 2017, in Copenhagen, Denmark, freelance journalist Kim Wall decided to squeeze in one more story before moving to China with her partner. She was given a last-minute opportunity to interview an eccentric Danish “inventr
The morning of May 6th, 1996 was routine for Sherri Dally. The thirty-five-year-old wife and mother woke up early and got her family prepared for their day, laying out her children’s clothing and organizing lunches.
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PART #2 of 2 - Previously in Part One of Brandi Mathews story....You heard how she met and moved in with a man by the name of Kelly Semino. An abusive partner, who terrorized Brandi’s entire family in order to maintain complete control over her throu
PART #1 of 2 - By early 2006, Brandi Mathews had realized it was time to take control of her future. The young Missouri mother had spent years trying to turn her life around. With the support of her family and even the police, Brandi knew it was time
In mid-July of 2019, three intrepid explorers who all had a deep appreciation of nature and love of adventure ventured into Northern British Columbia, Canada to make the most of all the region has to offer. A young couple set out on a road trip to ex
From the outside looking in at least, Jeff and Susan Wright appeared to be living the perfect life: two kids, a dog, and a beautiful house in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. But what happened on the evening of January 13th, 2003, forever shattered tha
Chris Benoit was an international superstar, an elite athlete, and one of the most inspiring performers in the world of professional wrestling. However, following a weekend in June 2007, Chris Benoit's reputation as a hero was stripped away, leaving
51-year-old Ronald Platt was thrilled to be invited boating with his dear friend David Davis. Davis was a semi-retired Canadian businessman who lived in Woodham Walter, a village about 80 kilometers northeast of London in the English county of Essex,
In July of 2003, 30-year-old Heather DeWild was a loving mother to two beautiful children: Jacob, five, and Hannah, three. Heather and her husband Daniel had been married for six years and had created a good life for themselves in Edgewater, Colorado
On Wednesday October 10, 2012 Peter Chadwick and his wife Quee Choo disappeared from their Newport Beach home in California. The following day, Peter made a call to 911 from a gas station close to the Mexican border.
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On November 18th, 1986, thirty-nine-year-old Helle Crafts was dropped off at her house in Newton, Connecticut by her co-workers. She was exhausted after fulfilling her flight attendant duties on a long haul from Frankfurt to New York. Helle was happy
In 2017, twenty-nine-year-old Lauren Ashley-Nicole Phelps appeared to have her whole life ahead of her. The newlywed lived in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband Michael Phelps, where she taught Sunday school, owned her own business, and was bus
On August 2nd, 1980, eighteen-year-old Candace “Candi” Rough Surface vanished while out for the evening in Mobridge, South Dakota. Nine months passed before the young mother was found.
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On a hot, humid afternoon in August 2003, Ardeth Wood borrowed her brother’s bike and ventured out along the wooded bicycle trails in Ottawa, Ontario. Ardeth was enjoying time with her family, unwinding, and reconnecting with her friends back home wh
On the evening of March 21st,2010 in University Place, Washington, a mother named Kathy Powell was in the middle of preparing Sunday dinner when she suddenly got a phone call. The caller ID showed that it was coming from the Del Norte County Sheriff’
Please join us as we take a look into the sudden disappearance of Aaron Pajich Sweetman. A kind and trusting 18-year-old young man who was known to be in daily communication with his family. An unsuspecting victim who unknowingly walked through the g
PART #2 of 2 - Join us, as we take a look into the investigation of Shannon Madill’s sudden disappearance, and how her family agonized for seven long months as they tried to find her. You’ll hear about the intense searches law enforcement conducted i
PART #1 of 2 - For Lisa and Dave Madill, December 1st, 2014 marked the beginning of a never-ending nightmare. Their 25-year-old daughter was missing. Shannon who was the youngest of their four children had failed to show up for a planned outing with
On December 21st, 1992, just 4 days before Christmas, students at Roherstown Elementary School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania were excited to attend their morning holiday school assembly. Ms. Christy Mirack the school's 6th-grade science teacher was alwa
On the afternoon of May 2nd, 2012 paramedics were called to check on 3 occupants who had rented a room at a Travelodge Motel in Barrie, Ontario Canada. Staff became alarmed after noticing that water was pouring out from under the door of room 129. Wh
On the evening of April 17th, 2013, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a man by the name of Dr. Robert Ferrante, dialed 911 after his wife Dr. Autumn Klein suddenly collapsed on their kitchen floor. She appeared to be having a stroke. As paramedics arrived
On December 16th, 2000 in Tallahassee Florida, a woman by the name of Denise Williams made a call to the Jackson County police to report that her husband Michael Williams was missing. Earlier that morning, Mike had headed out to go duck hunting at a
PART # 2 of 2 - Previously in Part 1 of the Tara Grant episode. You heard how Stephen and Tara Grant met and fell in love and were living what appeared to be the all-American dream. That is until Tara mysteriously vanished, and her husband took to th
PART # 1 of 2 - On February 9th, 2007, Tara Grant was traveling home from a business trip in Puerto Rico. Tara had worked her way up the corporate ladder to an executive position with her company. The position had her traveling away from her family e
Connie and Keith Ream were used to seeing their neighbors Marty and Glenna Duram puttering around their country home on a regular basis. Living in a rural area of Michigan, the Ream’s and Duram’s had gotten to know each other over the years and commu
PART 2 OF 2 - Previously in Part 1 of the Yosemite Murders and the FBI agent who helped solved them. In 1999, a total of 4 women had mysteriously vanished near Yosemite National Park in California. Their bodies were eventually discovered...and they h
PART 1 OF 2 - Yosemite is a National Park stretching over nearly 1,200 square miles of rugged terrain in northern California. Each year the park draws millions of tourists from all over the world, who visit to take in the soaring granite cliffs, the
Can you remember back to a time when you were afraid to go to sleep at night as a child because of a game you played with friends, like Bloody Mary or maybe with a Ouija board? Or how about sleeping with the light on because of a spooky story or an u
PART #2 When we last left off in part one, Kristin’s double life of drug use and extramarital affairs finally caught up with her. She was no longer able to hide her duplicity from those who were closest to her. Her parents suspected something was wro
In this episode, we are joined by Steve, Devin, and Joe from Thinking Sideways!
PART #1 - On the evening of November 6, 2000, in La Jolla California, a distraught 24-year-old woman by the name of Kristin Rossum made a frantic 9-1-1 call to report th
Join me now as we shine a light into the darkness, unearthing a history of twisted obsessions nurtured by a man who hid behind an ordinary façade. We’ll explore how he progressed from fantasizing about hurting women, to eventually actualizing his war
It was fifty years ago, that Charles Manson assembled a group of young followers and set up a commune in Southern California. Mirroring the energy of the era, Manson an ex-convict became an aspiring musician who began preaching messages of peace and
On the evening of February 12, 2007, the Trolley Square Mall located in Salt Lake City Utah was busy with shoppers and diners alike. The mall features an eclectic mix of restaurants and stores including Cabin Fever, a card and gift shop many shoppers
In April 1985, a man named Ronnie Lee Gardner who was facing numerous felony charges and the possibility of a death sentence was meeting his lawyers downtown Salt Lake City at the Metropolitan Hall of Justice. Having escaped prison before, another op
Between 2007 and 2010, the Bocas del Toro province of Panama seemed to have become somewhat of a Bermuda Triangle for American ex-pats who had decided to take root in the Caribbean Coastal area. Within those 3 years, 5 Americans mysteriously vanished
PART #2 of 2 - In part 1 we last left off with the mysterious murder of Jesse Howell and the disappearance of Wendy Von Huben. You heard about Angel Mataurino Resendiz childhood and details about his lengthy history using the railway system to commit
PART #1 of 2 - On August 1st, 1960, Angel Maturino Resendiz was born in Puebla, Mexico. His mother, Virginia de Maturino, could never have imagined that the baby she held in her arms that day would grow up to become a murderer known as The Railroad S
Just after 5am on October 2nd, 2012, in Petoskey Michigan, 911 dispatchers received a call from a man by the name of Carl Kopenkoskey. Standing on a remote country side road beside his brother Lyle’s red pickup truck, Carl had made the call out of co
PART #3 - In episode 8 and 9 we covered the cold case of Theresa Allore. A 19-year-old young woman, who completely vanished from her college campus in 1978. She had only attended 8 weeks at Champlain College, a school located in a small borough of Le
In the fall of 2005, Levi King went on a rampage that left 5 people dead in 2 different states. A ten-year-old girl was the sole survivor of his second attack that left her entire family dead as they slept in their beds. How the little girl survived
We recently attended CrimeCon in Nashville, Tennessee. We wanted to take advantage of having some of our favorite podcast hosts all in one place and brought along our portable recorder. We wanted to capture an informal conversation about the ongoing
Join me now, as we take a look into the suspicious disappearance of Angie Yarnell, the husband who fled with a very dark secret and the Missouri reporter who helped track him down.
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On January 22, 1998, in Kansas City Missouri, a young teenage girl by the name of Jennifer Long suddenly vanished. After 9 painstaking months of her family desperately scouring the area in search of her, the grisly truth about what happened to her fi
On October 1, 2017, a man named Stephen Paddock began to open fire on a crowd of people attending the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. He fired over 1100 rounds from his his Mandalay Bay hotel room, killing 58 people, and injuring anothe
In the spirit of giving we wanted to do something really special for you all for the holidays. We decided to contact some of the incredible hosts of some of the podcasts that inspired me as a listener to start my own podcast, as well as a few that ha
This is the story about a small town in rural Missouri, that’s been hiding a very big secret…for close to 40 years. A small town that bound themselves tightly together in solidarity in order to eliminate a monstrous problem.
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PART #2 – Previously in Episode 17, Part 1…on June 2nd, 2010 the UK experienced one the worst gun massacres in history. Within an eight-hour period, a 52 year old taxi driver by the name of Derrick Bird executed a 25 mile rampage of mass murder throu
PART #1 – On June 2nd, 2010 one of the worst-ever gun massacres in UK history occurred. In the space of an eight-hour period, a 52 year old taxi driver named Derrick Bird went on a 25 mile rampage of mass murder throughout the county, indiscriminatel
PART #2 - Previously in Part #1, of the Marcus Fiesel story, you heard about a little boys life, before entering into the foster care system. You also heard about how he was then placed into the home of a couple, who from the outside, appeared to be
PART #1 - In August of 2006, 3 year old Marcus Feisel was reported missing by his Foster Parent, Liz Carroll. But after weeks of desperate searching, by the entire community, the horrific truth of what happen to little Marcus was revealed.
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PART #2 - In episode 10 you heard how a former colleague of mine named Chester Abbotsbury, found himself in an unimaginable position. In self-defense, he struck and killed a man who wouldn’t leave his home. We last left off, with Chester handcuffed i
PART #1 - I reached out to Chester a couple months ago, asking how he’d feel about me possibly interviewing him for an upcoming episode. Truthfully, I didn't know much about the details surrounding his arrest. Please join me as fall deeper into this
PART #2 - On November 3rd, 1978, a beautiful 19 year old young woman, by the name of Theresa Allore, completely disappeared from her college campus…in the small borough of Lennoxville, Quebec. Located approximately 2 hours east of Montreal.
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PART #1 - On November 3rd, 1978, a beautiful 19 year old young woman, by the name of Theresa Allore, completely disappeared from her college campus…in the small borough of Lennoxville, Quebec. Located approximately 2 hours east of Montreal.
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PART #2 - On Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 1:20 am in the morning, Terre Haute Indiana emergency dispatchers began receiving a series of frantic calls. Kelly Ann Arney Ecker had in total made 4 attempts to alert authorities to the immediate danger she
PART #1 - On Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 1:20 am in the morning, Terre Haute Indiana emergency dispatchers began receiving a series of frantic calls. Kelly Ann Arney Ecker had in total made 4 attempts to alert authorities to the immediate danger she
On Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at approximately 12:25 in the afternoon, police began receiving frantic reports of multiple gun shots being fired at a local community theater in Athens, Georgia. George Zinkhan, a 57-year-old marketing professor from th
On March 16th, 1984, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a man named Gary Plauche did something completely out of character. The father of four best described as a genuine, all-American dad…shocked a community when he publicly committed an unimaginable act.