We are Truly Criminal - your new home for true crime. We will take you through the investigations, into the courtrooms and behind the headlines. Some cases you may have heard of, others you might know nothing about. Join us as we examine solved and unsolved cases from around the world, every week.
When Emma Caldwell left her home in April 2005 and disappeared, her family knew something was seriously wrong. As days turned into months, and months into years, they were pulled into a world far darker than they ever expected. This would be the begi
Roy and Judith Eccles left behind their old lives in search of something better, settling on the idyllic island of Kefalonia to enjoy their retirement. But just months into their new beginning, their dream was shattered by a crime so brutal it sent s
In July of 2019, after a standard night out, Ally Kostial arrived back home—safe and well.But sometime after midnight, she left again without anyone realising. Less than 12 hours later, everything would take a shocking turn.Our email is for business
18 year old Brooke and her boyfriend Charles left their home to meet someone they had been talking to on Craigslist. And 4 days later they were reported missing...Our email is for business enquiries only.https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1Sources 📝https
In 2017, Tony Parsons set off on a solo charity cycle across Scotland, hoping to raise money and make a difference. But somewhere along his journey, he vanished without a trace. What began as a hopeful act of kindness quickly turned into a baffling m
When federal agents arrived at a quiet home in Florida, to execute a warrant, they didn’t expect the overwhelming silence, nor the horror waiting behind the closed door. They would discover a scene so disturbing and so horrifying, it would shift the
In the summer of 2024, the United Kingdom would be shaken by a case that unfolded with chilling speed and devastating consequences. What had started as an ordinary day would soon spiral into a nationwide manhunt, as news broke of a brutal triple kill
When a woman went round to her friend's, Half and Susanne's house, for dinner, she was excited for a nice evening ahead. When she went inside, the house was eerily quiet. She quickly came across a scene straight out of a nightmare, and the hunt for w
Adrianne was a day after from moving in with her partner and went out to celebrate with her roommate. She decided to walk home alone at about 1:30am. She was found in the bathroom of her apartment about 2 hours later... CCTV and a discarded cigarette
When 8 year old Amari was reported missing, a huge 48 hour search began. But she wasn't missing at all, two of the closest people to her actually knew exactly where she was, and where she had been for days...Our email is for business enquiries only.h
For Nicole duFresne, the world was at her fingertips. She had recently moved to New York, drawn by the bright lights of Broadway and the promise of a career on the stage.
But on a cold night in January 2005, everything changed. In a single, brutal m
A night out in Denton, Texas. A stranger at the bar. And a shocking discovery by Grapevine Lake just hours later. In this episode we look into the tragic murder of 24-year-old Jackie Vadagriff and the investigation that followed.Our email is for busi
When Steven Cook set off on holiday with his friends, it was supposed to be the time of their lives. But when he decided to walk a friend back to the hotel after a night out, it would be the last time anyone saw him.
Dylan Redwine was just 13 when he went missing from his dad's house. Searches went on for months in the wilderness and freezing cold of Colorado. But the truth, which would only come to light years later, was darker than anyone thought...Our email is
For this week's case, we're in New York, home to Karina Vetrano. Karina was an avid runner, and when she decided to go for a run in Spring Creek Park in August 2016, it was supposed to be a day like any other. But when she failed to answer her phone
21 year old Kristi excitedly left her home to meet a casting director in Beverly Hills. He had offered her the role of a lifetime in a James Bond movie. But when she didn't come home that night, people worried...whoever had spoken to her, was not who
When a woman was found brutally murdered in a small village convenience store, it would be the beginning of a complex and traumatic case, one that would take nearly 40 years to solve.
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October 2021. Dawn Walker had just got married and set off on her honeymoon, but when she failed to meet her daughter upon her return, people quickly knew that something was very wrong. As the lies surrounding her disappearance began to unravel, the
In March 2013, Aliza Sherman was waiting on a sidewalk in downtown Cleveland. She had a meeting with her divorce attorney scheduled, but this would never happened after she was brutally attacked and killed in broad daylight.Our email is for business
When the parole board makes the decision to release someone, there are many factors that come into play. In April 2012, one prisoner would be released, and it would spark a chain of events so devastating that many would never be the same again.https:
Sheila traveled to Bali with her daughter Heather in hopes of reconnecting and repairing their fractured relationship. But this was not to be… as everything took the darkest turn imaginable.Our email is for business enquiries only.https://linktr.ee/t
When 19 year old Morgan got on a flight to Atlanta, it was supposed to be a new start and a new chapter for her. But 2 weeks after landing she stopped replying to people and soon a search was underway. A search that would last 7 years.Our email is fo
When the body of a man was found buried in a shallow grave in Hatfield, England, it was clear from the outset that there was more to this crime. As police dug deeper, the investigation brushed against the unresolved murder of his close friend. As the
A family wedding should be a moment of joy and togetherness. Instead, it became the starting point for a chain of events that would leave three people dead and one man with no chance of parole.https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1Sources 📝https://controlc
Carla Stefaniak was an avid traveller, and a trip to Costa Rica to celebrate her birthday was the perfect plan. But when the power went out on her last night there, and no-one heard from her after that, it quickly turned into a nightmare in paradise.
When Deanna Cook failed to show up to church and return any calls, her family rushed to her house. They knew something was wrong. What they found inside was a nightmare, and the investigation that followed would leave everyone shocked, angry and read
For years, two untimely deaths were accepted as a tragic suicide pact; a closed chapter in a grieving community. But the real story, revealed only after a shocking confession, exposed a darkness no one saw coming.
On 23 December 1993, delivery driver Paul Logan left a Chinese takeaway with an order to deliver. It was to a remote house that he vaguely knew of. When he didn’t return home, a quiet North East community was thrust into a mystery that has more quest
Jessie returned from a cast party in the early hours of the morning. She went to bed and slept in. But when her mother returned at noon she walked into a harrowing scene in her daughter's bedroom.https://www.theloveisgreaterthanhateproject.comOur ema
As the sun beat down on a perfect summer afternoon, Ann Heron was doing what she often did: sunbathing in the quiet isolation of her house. She had no idea that the day would end in tragedy, or that her murder would become one of Britain’s most haunt
When Katie Locke failed to turn up after going on a date, her friends and family knew straight away something was wrong. When the truth about what had happened came to light, it would be more disturbing than anyone could have imagined.https://linktr.
July 2002. California. As 5-year-old Samantha Runnion played outside her apartment complex with her friend, a man drove by and parked up. He asked them if they had seen his missing dog. Within just a few seconds, a kidnapping investigation was underw
In November 2010, the town of Kapunda in Australia was rocked by a shocking triple murder and it turned out the killer was hiding in plain sight.Our email is for business enquiries only.https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1Sources 📝https://controlc.com/55
In this episode, we look at the heartbreaking case of Jessica Ridgeway, a story that deeply affected a community and changed the way many think about safety and trust.Our email is for business enquiries only.https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1Sources 📝h
When a young couple failed to check out of their motel room, it wasn’t something unusual. Perhaps they had simply lost track of time or hadn’t yet woken up. A cleaner was sent to check, and she walked into a scene that was nothing short of a complete
When 22 year old Katie left a party in the middle of the night, everyone hoped she had walked home. But tragically, her body was found just a few hours later in a remote area miles away. Her case would spark a huge change in the law, and leave a last
From small-town Minnesota to the beaches of Florida, one woman's cross-country crime spree shocked the nation and left a trail of destruction in her path.Our email is for business enquiries only.https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1Sources 📝https://contro
Yosemite National Park. It's a place of extraordinary beauty that sees millions visit each year, but in 1999, an evil was stalking Yosemite's quiet wilderness, and evil that was hiding in plain sight. This is the story of the Yosemite Park Murders.
For today’s episode, we are hoping to shed light on the case of Janet Brown. Her family have waited three decades for answers in her killing, a killing that rocked the tiny village of Radnage.
Thames Valley Police have the killer’s DNA. That means i
When the always prompt and responsible Michelle suddenly vanished without a trace, it's safe to say everyone was worried. But the truth about what had actually happened to her was even more disturbing and depraved than anybody could've imagined...Our
When Jenny Nicholl left her home on 30th June 2005, it would be the last time anyone would see her. As massive searches got underway, many questions were being asked about a disappearance that was shrouded in mystery.
On the 17th of April 1998, when Kathryn Linaker opened her front door, she had no idea the danger waiting on the other side. What unfolded that day was the devastating culmination of a story fuelled by betrayal and jealousy.
Chelsea Bruck vanished after a Halloween party — wearing a costume that became a key piece of evidence. For months everyone searched for her, and sadly soon, a missing persons case would become a homicide investigation.
When Maddie Clifton disappeared from her road one evening in November 1998, the search was indescribably big. But hope of finding her safe and well would end in tragedy, and the full truth left her community horrified.Our email is for business enquir
For many, the idea of a serial killer is terrifying enough. But when that killer is never caught, the fear lingers even deeper. In this episode, we travel back to Atlanta in 1977, when police were desperately trying to stop an unidentified predator s
When the FBI turned up at Amy Allwine's house to tell her she had been the intended target of a hitman, she was gobsmacked...And a few months later, Amy was found dead in her bedroom from what looked like a self-inflicted gun shot wound. But it was c
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Kara Kopetsky left school during a free period and never returned. Over the next few years the searches for her would be intense, but there was no clues anywhere as to where she might be. Then in 2016, Jessica Runions would go missing as well and fin
For today’s episode, we’re joined by Howard Sounes for an exclusive interview about his latest book, The Fred West Tapes: Secrets of the Fred & Rose West Murder Investigation.
When Army veteran and college student Maribel Ramos vanished, suspicion turned to those closest to her. But it wasn’t until investigators gained access to a computer, that the chilling truth came to light.Our email is for business enquiries only.http
When 32-year-old Ramsay Scrivo vanished from his home in early 2014, his mother was the last person to see him alive — and the first to report him missing. Days later, this missing persons case would be a murder enquiry. What followed, was a story so
Elizabeth Barraza was gunned down in her driveway while setting up a garage sale in 2019. The whole thing was caught on camera, but the killer left no clues, no motive…and there have still been no arrests. All these years on, it remains one of Texas’
When Terry Gooderham and Maxine Arnold were settling down for dinner before getting ready for a night out, their phone rang. Who the caller was, and what was said, remains unknown, but we do know that in just a few hours, a murder investigation would
When a pizza delivery driver dropped off an order for a family on Woodland Drive in Washington DC, he had no idea the nightmare that was unfolding inside the house. And little did anyone know, that very pizza order would become vital in catching the
Malibu Creek State Park, 2018. As the sun was about to rise one morning, the silence was shattered by the sound of gunshots. As people lay in their tents, terrified, a scene straight out of a nightmare was unfolding and soon, the hunt for the shooter
When a beloved celebrity hairstylist was found brutally murdered in his own home, the investigators would uncover a crime that was not a burglary gone wrong. This was a planned, coordinated and targeted killing, and the hunt for whoever was responsib
Yingying Zhang had been studying in Illinois for about 2 months, when she failed to meet her letting agent. CCTV showed her missing her bus, and then showed her getting into a car on the side of the road. What happened, was more sinister than anyone
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When Brianna Denison came home from a night out with friends, she was soon asleep on the sofa. When her friends woke up and Brianna was gone, they knew something terrible had happened. Soon, one of the biggest investigations Reno had ever seen would
In June 2013, 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle was shopping for clothes with her mom and sisters in Walmart, when a seemingly kind stranger offered to help her them out with the payment. But what began as a generous gesture, turned into everyone's wors
A Dying Biker’s Confession: The Disappearance of Amy Billig Part Two
As the hunt for Amy Billig continues, her mother is willing to do whatever it takes, no matter how dangerous, to find her. In the sea of leads and tips, would they ever get the ans
The Wound that Never Healed: The Disappearance of Amy Billig Part One
When Amy Billig left home to go and meet friends, it was a day as normal as any other. But, as time ticked by and there was no word from her, it would be the beginning of a decade
When Elaine O'Hara failed to turn up for a festival she was volunteering at, her father went to her home. Nothing really stood out, but as the hours ticked by with nothing but silence, he became more and more worried. This would then be the beginning
65 year old William would often take a late night walks to clear his head and wind down. But on June 3rd, 2015, just before 11pm, the usually quiet streets he walked down would be filled with authorities. William had been shot and killed, and just 15
Suzanne got on her usual bus to work, stopped to buy some breakfast, and walked the last bit to her office. Cameras showed her approaching the office, but colleagues soon started to worry as her desk remained empty all day. What started as a missing
When police were called to deal with reports of someone covered in blood at a house in Niles, the situation was a complex and fast-moving one. As they were being loaded into the ambulance, the officer was told to go across the street to a house where
The long and winding I-5 holds many secrets, some darker than we could ever imagine. Today’s case takes us back over four decades, where the hunt for a terrifying killer was on. It was a spree of violence that left a trail of fear, tragedy, and unans
Brooke was working her shift at an apartment complex when she completely vanished. All that was left behind was her broken flip flops and the bucket of water she had just filled. What had happened to her would take 5 years to come to light.Our email
While most were sleeping, at 4am, Eliza Fletcher left her house to do her usual 7 mile run. But when a cyclist found her phone and water bottle on the ground, everyone knew something terrible had happened...Our email is for business enquiries only.ht
When a young girl failed to come home from school, everyone knew that something must be wrong. This wasn't like her. What they then discovered confirmed their fears - she hadn't even made it to school that day. The search for Alianna DeFreeze was soo
Sydney Sutherland went for a run one warm afternoon, but she never came home and a huge investigation was launched right away. There was rarely any crime in her small town, and what had actually happened to Sydney would leave everyone horrified.Our e
When Mackenzie Cowell left class to take a quick break, no-one thought anything of it. But hours later her car was found in a remote location with her belongings inside. The 17 year old was now missing and her case would quickly take an even darker t
April 2010. Sydney, Australia. The quiet suburban streets of Chatswood would soon become the focus of a major murder enquiry after a woman was found dead outside her own home.https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1Sources 📝https://controlc.com/5aef7f74Patre
When John Ruetten failed to get hold of his wife, Sherri Rasmussen, on February 24th 1986, he knew something was wrong. What had started as a normal day would end in tragedy, and the long hunt for a killer would begin.
25th June 1983. A group of children had left the picnic they were attending to play down by the river, and when it was time for them to return, they all did - all apart from one. 4-year-old Nyleen Marshall had vanished without a trace.https://linktr.
When 23 year old Darlene Carlson failed to return home from a night out, police instantly had a lot of persons of interest. But using CCTV and phone data they would be able to piece together her final footsteps...
In early 2013, fear filled the county of Kaufman in Texas. Someone was killing high up members of the Kaufman County DA's office, and it didn't seem like they were stopping... the hunt was on to catch whoever was behind this.Our email is for business
On a cold night in January 1993, a man was driving his car down the London Road in Dartford, when he saw something odd. Someone appeared to be struggling and in distress at the side of the road. Within minutes it would be declared a crime scene and a
January 2016 was a freezing cold month in Blacksburg, Virginia, so when 13 year old Nicole Lovell's mom went into her room at 6:30am and found it empty with the window open, alarm bells rang right away. Detectives would soon unravel a twisted online
Epping Forest has been the site of many notorious and high profile crimes over the years, and one of its most strange is the murder of Patricia Lee Parsons. It’s a case with more questions than answers, and what happened to her all those years ago re
When a body was found in woodlands in Norfolk, England, police thought initially that it may have been an animal attack. But the horrific truth would soon come to light and the hunt for a killer was on.
When Brittney Cosby and her girlfriend Crystal Jackson didn't show up to work or answer their phones, panic quickly mounted. The following day at 7am, a delivery driver found their bodies, over an hour away from where everyone was looking for them. T
Tim Bosma's online advert took a while to generate any interest, but when two men contacted him asking to test drive it, he finally felt like it might sell. His wife watched him drive off with the men that night, not knowing that was the last time sh
When a family of six went camping in the beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park, it was meant to be a peaceful and relaxing trip. As they set up camp, they had no idea they were being watched by something far scarier than a wolf or bear.
When Kate Beagley suddenly disappeared, everybody who knew her was concerned. Kate wouldn't just go away without telling people. When police began investigating, they discovered a string of deeply concerning pieces of evidence and the clock was ticki
When police knocked on the door of an apartment in Owatonna, Minnesota, this was the culmination of 50 years of police work. A decades-long hunt had come to an end, and a killer was about to be brought to justice. This is the story of Mary K. Schlais
When two cases were found at the side of the road in Geneva, Wisconsin, it was immediately apparent that something was seriously wrong. It soon became clear that this would be a complex investigation, and the fight to bring justice to two women was n
When 911 calls came in to San Diego Police, they knew they needed to act quickly. When they arrived and found a devastating scene resulting from an act of violence, they were going to have to work backwards to uncover what had led to this.
In the early morning hours of March 29th 2014, the body of Jim Attfield was found in a park. He had been stabbed over 100 times. As the hunt for his killer was on, the body of Nahid Almanea was also found in eerily similar circumstances...Our email i
When 19 year old Uyinene went to collect a parcel, everyone expected her home for dinner. But she never walked back through the door. Her murder sparked national and international outrage, and the aftermath of what happened to her is still widely fel
When a mother arrived home from work, she expected her daughter to run outside to greet her as she always did. But there was no sign of her. When it became clear that she was missing, the police were called and the search for Rowan Ford was soon unde
As police watched the grainy CCTV footage from London in March 2004, they were looking at the face of a potential killer. All these years later, the man has never been identified and the many questions about the murder of Camille Gordon remain unansw
When Jessika failed to show up to work, alarm bells immediately rang. A huge investigation began, as police used cctv and science to solve a twisted case.
When Dru finished her shift at the local mall, she went shopping and called her boyfriend. As she was getting into her car, the call abruptly ended. Police found her car, bags and wallet, but Dru was nowhere to be found...Our email is for business en
On December 23rd, 2015, police flooded onto Birch View Drive after a house alarm had gone off. Connie and Richard Dabate had been attacked in their home. Richard had survived, but Connie had been killed. After 6 long years of investigations, the trut
When a call came through to the police about a little girl being missing, they were on the scene within minutes. The hunt for who was responsible for what had happened to Jersey Bridgeman was soon on, and it would leave a community shaken to its core
"Back in two minutes” - a simple sign on a shop window that most would not pay attention to. But Trevaline Evans was not back in two minutes - she was never seen again. This is the story of one of the UK’s most baffling unsolved disappearances.
When Jessica Padgett went on her lunch break, everyone expected her back within the hour. But the ever prompt 33 year old, was a no-show. After a 5 day search for her, the twisted truth would start to come out, and it was something so sickening, abso
On Halloween weekend in 2010, the Liske family home in rural Ohio became the site of a horrifying crime that shocked the nation. A brutal massacre left three family members dead, and the search for answers uncovered a devastating story of betrayal an
December 12th 2020. Cincinnati, Ohio.When a woman's body was found on the side of a bridge, police quickly identified her. Her 3 year old son was also missing, but before long they would have someone under arrest, and the full and awful truth would s
On the 28th March 2014, a storm was passing through Kurilpa Park in Brisbane, Australia. As people walked past a young woman they thought was asleep on a bench, they had no idea that the truth was for more sinister.Our email is for business enquiries
Kathy Blair was a much loved music teacher prepping for a Christmas concert when she was found dead in her home. As police got to work solving an already tough case, a few days later, Billie and Sidney Shelton would also be found dead under the exact
When Ilona Flint left work, she expected to see her fiancé, Gianni Belvedere, waiting for her. But he wasn't. All her calls were going unanswered. Then, a call would come through to 911 that would set in motion one of the most unusual and difficult c
At 2:30am, Kelly Dwyer left a night out and headed to an apartment block. The camera's followed her inside, but they did not show her leaving the next morning. And the main suspect in her disappearance was on the radar from the beginning...
New York is a city of dreams, but one day in October 2012, it would become a city of nightmares. As news began to spread about a crime that had been committed in a Manhattan apartment, people everywhere were left in shock, asking themselves how on ea
On a cold Friday night on October 12th, 2012 and 911 dispatchers answered the phone.21 year old Shayna Hubers was on the end of the line, and she had just shot her on/off boyfriend Ryan Poston. She was claiming self-defense... but did her story add u
When emergency services arrived at a house to find a woman lying in a pool of blood, they knew they were on the hunt for a dangerous offender. The investigation would uncover a sinister plot, driven by hatred, jealousy and rage. This is the case of S
Missing person cases are always tough - they are usually a race against time to gather as many clues as possible. But what if someone isn't reported missing for almost two years? The challenge in front of the Rowan County Sheriff's Office was enormou
In June 2016, Annie Hester called 911, screaming that she had just been brutally attacked in her own home and left for dead. Police got there quickly, but she couldn't be saved. Although detectives had some suspects, the investigation would be intens
When Christie Wilson failed to come home from a night at the casino, everyone knew something was wrong. This would be the beginning of a 15 years long fight for justice and search for the truth.
When two men arrived in the sleepy village of Monkton in the UK, dressed in suits and driving a Cadillac, late at night in April 1991, they could not have been more noticeable. Why, therefore, more than 30 years later, have they never been identified
When nursing student Michelle left her position at the hospital and did not return, everyone knew something must be wrong. CCTV showed her car leaving, but when police found a trail of blood in her parking spot, the investigation took a quick and dar
About 70 miles east of Cincinnati, sits the village of Piketon. Home to around 2000 people. An everyone knows everyone kind of place, with a strong community spirit.But in April 2016, Piketon would become the scene of Ohios largest ever mass murder,
A dark cloud was hanging over Bath, England. For years, the police had been on the hunt for a dangerous and violent offender who would viscously attack lone women. They knew they needed to catch him, but he was always one step ahead. This is the stor
When the body of a young woman was found in the early hours of an April morning in 2014, there was little for the police to go off. They would soon find evidence from security cameras that would put them on the path of her killer.
At 10pm, Arcelie clocked off from work in downtown Calgary, Canada and headed for her train home.But 7 hours later her body would be found outside a church. Working backwards through her route, police were able to track her killer and catch a truly e
When a mother was found murdered in her own home, the police investigating were horrified by the sheer brutality. Using surveillance camera footage, they would soon be on the trail of her killer as they pieced together exactly what had happened.
When a schoolgirl was found brutally murdered after enjoying a night out with friends, it left people in London in fear. It wouldn’t be until years later that her case was linked to another unsolved murder, proving that this sadistic killer had struc
When an up-and-coming model was found murdered in her flat, it was a crime of such brutality many could scarcely fathom it. Her killer was extremely dangerous and needed to be caught, but advancements in DNA testing would later show something terrify
May 13th, 2010.
The small city of Guthrie in Oklahoma.
It was nearing the end of the week and everyone was slowly tricking out of their houses, heading off to work and school. But just before 8am, a 911 call came in that threw the usually quiet neigh
When a young student failed to go to her morning study session or meet her brother for lunch, people immediately knew something was wrong. Little did they know that just a few hours before, 911 had been called after screams for help were heard coming
When realtor Beverly Carter went to show a listing, it was a work day like any other. But 3 hours later with no word from her, her husband was panicking. He went to the house and found her car, the front door wide open and no sign of his wife. What h
When Katelyn's fiancé John reported her missing, everyone could agree something was very wrong. Two years later, her case became a murder enquiry... but it would take another decade before anyone was held accountable...
Bushey, Hertfordshire. When police received a call to a flat, the crime scene they found was horrifying. They now needed to piece together the events of the previous evening; the plot that they uncovered was shocking to say the least.
As police entered a home in Phoenix, Arizona, they were on high alert. They had no idea what they were walking into. As the situation started to unfold, it was the beginning of a case that would capture the country's attention.Patreon 🖤https://www.pa
As Anita Cobby made her way home from work on the 2nd of February 1986, she was ready to unwind for the evening. Within moments, everything would change. The events of the next few hours would disgust and horrify Australia in a case of such brutality
In June 2016, Craig was going through a difficult time.Financial stress, a pending divorce and fights with his oldest sons and ex-wife. So when he stopped responding to people, people had to wonder if he just needed a little space. But his sister kne
When police in Russia were on the hunt for a killer, they were stopping at nothing to find their man - but he always managed to be one step ahead. This is the story of Operation Forest Strip and the search for one of the most horrifying serial killer
When Joleen Cummings did not pick up her children to celebrate Mother's Day with her, there was no question something bad must have happened. The horrific truth would turn out to be almost stranger than fiction, as a frightening web of lies would beg
When Philip didn't pick up his daughter from day care, the neighbours went straight over to his condo. Everything was a mess, his car was missing, and their friend was in his bedroom dead. Thoughts went to a robbery gone horribly wrong, but the truth
3rd October 2012. Swanley Village, England. When a young woman was found at the side of the road, a small community would be left in shock. As the pieces of the puzzle began to come together, it revealed a truth far darker than anyone had imagined.
As Ellie Weik chatted to her online friend, she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. An unknown person was making her life hell, stalking her and harassing her and she spent most days on edge. But she wasn't talking to a friend, she was talk
Just before 3am, police found Sarah Stern’s abandoned car on the side of a bridge. After speaking to her best friends, they had worries about her state of mind and thought might have jumped. But it soon became obvious, that those closest to her, actu
London, Ontario, Canada. 24th March 2009. As an icy chill settled over London, a man arrived home to the apartment he shared with his young family after working the night shift. The normality of that day would soon be shattered by a discovery so horr
12th April 2016. A teenage girl left her school in Yorkton, Canada and CCTV tracked her throughout the morning. When she failed to meet her grandmother after school, concerns were immediately raised as this was so out of character. As time ticked by
On Thanksgiving morning, Kelsey Berreth was baking and catching up with her mom before going to the shops to prep for dinner that night. But after this, she vanished...An investigation would lead police 800 miles away... and it was this trip, plus so
May 20th, 2020. The middle of the U.K's lockdown. Most people were inside, online and scrolling through social media. One post would capture not only the attention of the small town of Barrow-In-Furess, but the whole of the U.K. It was so shocking, s
Super Bowl Sunday, 2004. As millions gathered around their televisions to watch one of the world’s biggest sporting events, in Sarasota, Florida, panic began to set in. An 11-year-old girl had failed to make it home from a friend’s house and searches
When Alexis Crawford missed a class and later a shift at work, her family knew something was wrong. As a missing persons investigation got underway, some shocking details would come to light about things that had happened in the days prior. Things th
Hachioji, Japan. After finishing work at a convenience store, a woman was due to meet her friend. But she failed to show up. Worryingly, the supermarket was unlocked, but all the lights were off. The scene that would soon be uncovered would shock Jap
20th July 2019. Western Sydney. A 000 call was made to the emergency services and in the chaos and confusion, it was hard to determine what had happened. However, it soon became clear, and the truth was more horrific and disturbing than anyone could
Christmas is a time for much excitement, and for Natalie McNally it was no different. She had a lot to be thankful for. But when she failed to turn up for work people were immediately worried, and this would be just the beginning of one of the most c
March 3, 1983. Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. A phone in a loft apartment was ringing, but nobody was answering it. When neighbours went to check on the resident to make sure everything was okay, they would be met with a scene that would shock and horrif
Los Angeles. The name alone is enough to conjure up so many connotations. Very few places have captured people’s imagination and attention like Los Angeles has and in the early 1980s, it would be at the centre of a brutal crime, a crime that would sh
At 1am on June 17th, 2019, Mackenzie Lueck's flight landed, and she booked a ride via Lyft. Her driver dropped her at the odd location of a local park... and just a few hours later, Mackenzie was missing. CCTV, bodycam footage, phone records and soci
Texas, 1993. A group of road workers were out working in the brutal summer heat. As they went about their jobs, one of them would make a gruesome discovery. It was a crime that would leave the most experienced officers in shock and they knew they wer
Larry worked at his local Toys R Us store, often doing long hours and early starts. One morning on his routine delivery shift, employees heard the alarm sounding out, despite the lights being on and a door being open. So where was Larry? And why hadn
For many people, New Year’s Eve is a chance to celebrate with loved ones and look forward to all the exciting things to come. For Olivia Hope and Ben Smart who were partying in Marlborough Sounds, they were no different. However, these celebrations w
On March 18th, 2018, just before midnight, a call comes into the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Department from a woman reporting to have been shot. This was followed by numerous calls from neighbours too. The scene authorities had walked into was so a
Portland, Oregon. Home to the Martin family. Widely seen as pillars of their community, they were loved and respected by those who knew them. In December 1958, the family were getting ready for Christmas and what started as a normal holiday period wo
February 1997. It was a beautiful day in Hastings, England. Families were out enjoying the sunshine and making the most of the school half-term holiday. The peace of this small town would soon be shattered and the hunt would be on to catch a dangerou
The mob. Those two words alone conjure up so many images and thoughts, and one city immediately comes to mind - New York City. Most people knew not to mess with them, and the brutal ramifications of doing so were well known. When one couple humiliate
One warm spring evening, in March 2009, 8 year old Sandra Cantu skipped out of her house to go and play with her friends before dinner. But several hours later when it was time to eat, Sandra was nowhere… and within a day over 200 officers would be l
When emergency services in England responded to a call to a train station, they had no idea the horror that was about to unfold. They would uncover a series of crimes spanning decades, a web of manipulation and lies and missed opportunities to protec
August 29th 2014 was the start of Labour Day weekend, and Christina Morris, like many others, wanted to be out with friends. At close to 4am, everyone started making their way home and Christina set off for her car. The next morning however, her car
At just 20 years old, Dorothy Stratten had one of the most well known faces and names in Hollywood. But it had been far from easy getting there. It all started with a chance encounter at a Dairy Queen, one which would change her life forever. But wit
Sunday 13th March 2011, Burgh le Marsh, England. When a call came in to the emergency services that a building was on fire and someone was trapped, firefighters quickly rushed to the scene. However, it soon became apparent that this was no accident.
When Miya Marcano failed to board her plane home to see her family, everyone knew something was wrong. When they saw the state of her apartment, this further cemented their fears. But it was their gut instinct about a man working in her complex, that
July 2016, Metamora, Ohio.Sierah Joughin and her boyfriend were out riding their bikes along the winding rural roads.They soon separated, and Josh asked her to call him when she was home. But a few hours passed, and his phone stayed silent. Sierah ha
In August 2010, high school sweethearts Gary and Linda Haas set off in their trailer for their annual camping trip to Colorado. Since retiring, travelling was something they loved to do, and Colorado was their favourite place. What started as a dream
6th July 2022. Police in Bradford were out searching for a high-risk missing woman who hadn’t been seen since the 25th of June. While going through an area of wasteland, they would come across a truly horrifying scene. The investigation would take th
In June, 2011, Lauren Giddings was studying hard to take the bar exam, and doing little else. So when a few texts and calls went unanswered, it wasn't initially alarming. But as hours turned into days, it was clear something was wrong. Where was Laur
Jerica Banks' routine was clockwork. Her mother said she was a creature of habit. She always called, she always answered, and everyone always knew where she was. So when she failed to show up to brunch with her family, and her phone was going unanswe
February, 1977. Star Stowe was the centrefold of one of the world’s most popular magazines: Playboy.
She was not only now a world-famous model, but in a relationship with one of the most famous musicians on the planet. After years of trying to find
On the morning of October 9th, 2020, Jamie Faith and his wife Jennifer were taking their dog for a walk, when a masked man came up behind them and fired 9 shots. 7 of them, hitting Jamie and killing him. As the months passed, the case started to unra
For many, New Year's Eve is a chance to say goodbye to the previous year and ring in the upcoming one with those nearest and dearest; for 21-year-old Rachel Moran, this was no different. She set off back to her flat, which was less than a mile away,
Grapevine is the Christmas capital of Texas. Every year, people go all out for the holiday period with something for everyone. On Christmas morning 2011, all was quiet and peaceful; that was until 11:34 AM. Police received a 911 call from a house, an
On April 6th 2012, the small, sleepy and rural hamlet of Griekwastad, would be rocked by a triple murder. A 15 year old boy ran into the police station shouting that his parents and sister had been killed. It was a crime unlike anything anyone living
When a little girl was admitted to a hospital in Warwickshire, England in 2018, it appeared to be nothing more than a child being unwell. All that would change within a matter of weeks, and police would be searching for the truth amidst a web of lies
When Ronan Kanda returned home from a day with friends on 29th June 2022, he had loads to be excited about. He had just completed his GCSE exams and looked forward to starting his A-Levels. Without warning, everything would change and a community wou
In January 2022, news about the murder of a young teacher in Tullamore, Ireland, would start to ripple through the media. It was soon a case on everyones minds, both in Ireland and much further afield. Every case is horrific, but certain cases leave
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Between May 2011 and June 2013 Dr Christopher Duntsch performed surgery on 38 people. 32 were left with life changing injuries, in some cases completely paralysed, and 2 would die.This case for many reasons is nothing short of frightening, and contem
Bolton, 2020. When 7-year-old Emily Jones went to the park with her father on Mother's Day, she was excited to see her mom there and ride around the park on her scooter. The peace and quiet of that afternoon would be shattered when a shocking and bru
This episode is in collaboration with Naomi Channell over at Real podcast. She has a ten-part deep dive into this case, complete with interviews and first-hand recordings. Please go and check her podcast out, she is the best - https://linktr.ee/realt
On Thanksgiving weekend 2022, residents in a small cul-de-sac in Riverside, California, noticed a red Kia Soul driving around the area. The driver would get out and walk around for a while before driving off. Neighbours thought it strange and contact
Heather Elvis was a much-loved young waitress from South Carolina. In 2013, when she failed to return home from a date, people where immediately concerned and a missing persons case was now underway. What police uncovered in their investigations was
Today's case takes us to the United States, home to Reagan Tokes. When Reagan failed to contact her family after leaving a late-night shift near her university, everyone knew something was wrong. What had happened to Reagan was absolutely horrifying
Sunday 28th April 1996 began as any other for the residents of Port Arthur. As the coaches of tourists came into the town to visit the historic sites, shot began to ring out. As chaos ensued and people tried to work out what was happening, a tragedy
In 2022, 54 year old Yolanda Dillion was busier than ever. She worked in the New Orleans police department, cared for her mother, was studying for a PHD and never missed a Sunday church service. With school and medical bills mounting up, she picked u
In March 2015, a man walking near a landfill on the outskirts of Saskatoon, Canada found a teenage girl lying dead on the ground. She had marks around her neck, her watch was smashed, her shoes were missing and her jacket had blood on it. It was clea
Muskogee in Oklahoma, is a city of less than 40,000 people. It has quite a rural feel, and most homes are fairly spaced out and set apart from each other. The 900 block of Indiana Street, is no exception. And todays case takes us there, starting at 1
On the evening of September 27th, 2011 Maple Batalia headed to the campus library with a friend. They had a late night study session planned and met up with a few more people there as well.
As the hours ticked by into the next morning, Maple hugged
In March 2020, the world was in the grips of the pandemic.
When Gretchen Anthony started texting people saying she had contracted the virus, friends were concerned. But concern soon turned into a sense of unease and confusion, when things just weren
October 4th 2004. Rachel O'Reilly had been due to collect her son from his creche, and when she failed to turn up people were immediately concerned. When her mother went to check the house, she would find a scene that was nothing short of a nightmare
May 9th, 2016.
Authorities respond to a call from an apartment complex. A resident had found someone lying on the ground, tucked under the stairs to the back of the building. They wondered if they might be sleeping rough and taking shelter, but as th
1st August 2019. It was a bright and sunny day in Mansfield, England. For Liam Gray, it was a chance for him to spend his last day in the town with his friends before he moved to a new city. What had started as a good day would soon end in tragedy.
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April 11th, 2015, was supposed to be Stephanie Scott's wedding day.
She could not be more excited, having planned every little detail. The final thing to sort out, was the handover for the teacher that would be taking over her classes while she was
September 4th 2011. A panicked member of the public called 999, saying they had heard an incident at a neighbour's house. When emergency services arrived at the house, they were met with horrifying scene.
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In 2019, the Kyoto Animation Arson Attack claimed the lives of thirty-six people, injuring an additional thirty-four. The devastating impact of this is almost impossible to comprehend and the impact of it is still felt to this day.
On July 23rd, 2018, a 000 call was made from a house in Sunbury in Melbourne, Australia. The caller bluntly and calmly said they thought they had killed someone. When officers arrived at the home, they were met with a face they knew all too well…and
December 1999. A letter arrived at a newspaper’s office. It contained a long and graphic confession; the author was admitting to being a serial killer. When journalists went to investigate the property, it would set in motion one of the biggest manhu
In the summer of July 2019, Canada would watch in horror, as a cross country manhunt would travel across three provinces. It was a case that gripped the country and the world, leaving a total of 5 people dead, with more questions than answers.
When police in Dundee arrived on Troon Avenue in March 2021, they were trying to trace a missing woman and two children. Upon knocking on the door of Number 21, the man who lived there was reluctant to let them inside. Little did the police know, the
When Nathan Trapuzzano left for an early morning walk before the sun rose, it was just like any other day. But when his wife Jennifer woke up and realised he wasn't home and getting ready for work, she knew something was wrong. She set off on the rou
When Elizabeth Arellano didn't return home from a night with colleagues, her family knew immediately that something was wrong. A desperate search was launched to find her and the police would soon uncover a series of events that were so horrifying an
On September 30th, 2019, just before midnight Lori Bray clocked off from her job at the local casino and headed home. A few hours later, her boss was driving into work and saw Lori's car on the side of the road. It looked like it had been abandoned..
Capel-le-Ferne is a picturesque part of the United Kingdom. It's a peaceful and quiet place with stunning landscapes and breathtaking scenery, with a close-knit community calling it home. In 2013, Capel-le-Ferne would be swarming with police officers
In March 2014, just after midnight, a 911 call would be made to Dalton authorities in Georgia. Two customers had walked into a gas station to find the store in a mess, and the clerk was dead. The truth about what had happened was shocking, senseless
When a young comedian left her gig in Melbourne, she was delighted with how well it had gone. As she began the route home, a route she often walked, the unthinkable would happen. People would be left in shock, at a crime that was referred to as “tota
In 2014, 19-year-old student, Tong Shao, went on a weekend away.
When she didn't return on Monday, her roommates knew something was wrong. What followed, was an international manhunt across thousands of miles...
On 6th February 2021, police in Wales received a call. When emergency services arrived on the scene, what they found would leave the community in shock. This is the story of Linda Maggs.
We looked into the case of Bethany Anne Decker a long time ago, and since we first covered it, there has been significant updates and progress.
It has gone from being an unsolved disappearance, to a solved case. After almost 12 years of waiting for
When Lindsay Birbeck failed to meet her daughter for dinner in August 2019, everyone knew immediately that something was wrong. As time ticked by, fear continued to grow for the missing mother of two. Then, the police would finally get the break they
November, 2009. Several calls are made to 911, each more disturbing than the next. The final call said there had been a shooting at a house in Burlingame, Texas. Police said they were prepared for a bad scene, but they had no idea just how shocking i
In January 2019, 21 year old university student Libby Squire went on a night out with friends. When she was turned away from the club, friends booked her a taxi and gave the driver her address.
At 3:00am however, they realised she hadn't gone home. S
March 14th 2015. 12:40pm.
911 receive a call asking they urgently head to a house in Studio City, Los Angeles, to carry out a welfare check.
When police got there, they found disturbing series of notes that painted a very troubling and confusing pict
Just before Christmas, in Houston, Texas, a family gathering was set to happen at a home in Kelsey Meadows Court. Jim and Sandra Melgar were hosting a little party for their family, but when everyone turned up that afternoon, they were met with an un
March, 2017. What began as a normal day in Stourbridge, England would soon take a disturbing turn. Emergency services were dispatched to a house on Greyhound Lane, where they would find a horrifying scene. They needed to stop a violent and dangerous
This case takes us to Burnley in the United Kingdom. When Katie Kenyon’s family received a series of text messages from her, they knew instantly that something was wrong. The search for the truth would shock even the most experienced detectives as a
On May 23rd 2020, Ashlyn Black, like many, was scrolling and swiping through Tinder. Before long, she matched with a 24 year old called Ethan Hunsaker. The pair got chatting and got on well, quickly making plans to go out for dinner and drinks that n
This case takes us to Anchorage, in Alaska, back to the summer of 2019.
When 19 year old Cynthia Hoffman failed to meet her sister one afternoon, her family could tell something bad had happened. Little did they know, a twisted web of lies would soo
When Becky Watts was reported missing by her father, one of the biggest investigations ever undertaken by Avon and Somerset Police was launched. As the search efforts continued, crime scene examiners would soon make a disturbing discovery that would
On January 16th 2017, Kiran Daudia left for work early, returning home at 2pm. When her son arrived back later that day, he was surprised to see his mum not there…
By 9am the next day, a discovery was made in an alleyway, one that would unfortunately
When police pulled over a driver for a minor traffic offence in October 2009, little did they know that he would soon confess to a disturbing crime. When the truth began to emerge, it was far more shocking than anybody could have imagined.
On October 19th, 2021, a woman fled from a house on Evansville's west side. 1801, Stinson Avenue She flagged down a police car with a frightening story to tell. A story so shocking, everyone found it hard to comprehend...
California is a place that needs little introduction. With a huge population, people travel from far and wide to visit the Golden State. Home to glitz and glamour, golden beaches and gorgeous scenery, Silicon Valley and the Hollywood elite.
Clare Bernal had recently moved to London and started her dream job, but a chance encounter would soon turn her life into a living nightmare. A terrifying campaign of harassment and stalking would take over her entire life and it would soon end in tr
In July 2016, after an argument with her boyfriend, Kaylee Sawyer left her apartment complex and walked out into the night. Before long, her phone had turned off. When she didn't show up to her job the next day, alarm bells really started ringing, an
In September 2019, a 911 call was made. A little girl had vanished from a park. It would set in motion an investigation into one of the most baffling missing child cases, which is still ongoing to this day.
October 21st, 2009, was a typical Wednesday, and 9 year old Elizabeth Olten was out playing with her friend. When she didn't come home at the agreed time, everyone knew something was deeply wrong. Within a matter of days, the disturbing truth about w
10:20pm 30th December, 2017. Police receive a disturbingly calm 999 call from a home in Suffolk in the U.K and when officers arrive at the property, a shocking story starts to unravel.
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On 1st August 2010, a 000 call was made from Mount Druitt in Western Sydney. A little girl had been tucked into bed by her mother the night before, but as morning broke, she had vanished. The call to police that morning would be the beginning of an i
In December 2019, a family in a home in Kalamazoo were settling in for the evening. It had been a totally typical and average day for them. Without warning, they heard several loud bangs at the door. Little did they know, someone was already inside.
Just before Christmas, in 2003, 13 year old Daniel Morcombe set off to the shopping centre to buy presents for his family.
As the day got later and darker, and Daniel still wasn’t home, his family called the police.
This turned into one of the bigg
26 year old Loretta Saunders was in an exciting place in her life. She was studying criminology at Saint Marys University in Halifax, Canada and hoping to attend law school after this. She was pregnant with her first child and in a great relationship
In June 2013, a married father of three was working on a friends car in his driveway, when he was shot dead in cold blood.
It was a 10am in the morning, in the middle of a residential street. There were no suspects and no witnesses, and police were
July 26th, 2015.
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A panicked 911 call comes in from an apartment complex in Santa Cruz, California. A young girl is missing and her mum is beside herself. She had last been riding her scooter around the complex and she had not been seen since j
28 July 1986. Estate agent Suzy Lamplugh left her Fulham office to show a ‘Mr Kipper’ around a house. She would never be seen again. A case with many twists and turns, the story of Suzy Lamplugh is one of the United Kingdom’s most baffling and sadly
March 2021. What began as a missing persons case would soon become one of the most infamous criminal cases in recent memory. It would lead to widespread outrage, protests and criticism of the police. This is the story of Sarah Everard.
When Erica Crippen Crosby's young daughter wasn't picked up from school one January afternoon everyone knew something was wrong. Her family and friends were adamant something bad had happened. After a two month search, the awful truth, finally came t
Today's case takes us to Punta Gorda in Florida. In 2015, 18 year old Kyle Farishian had just started his first job working in a 7-Eleven store.
But, at 3:17am on November 1st, when a coworker turned up to start her shift, she found the building on
July 18th 2003.
A neighbour showed up at 18 year old Tiffany Rowell's house and walked into a horrifying site. Tiffany, her boyfriend Marcus, her best friend Rachael and Marcus's cousin, Adelbert all lay dead, and it was determined that they had bee
Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. A warm summers evening in August, 2002.
Two 10 year old girls are reported missing after leaving their house to go and buy sweets. They knew the area well, everyone knew them and given their conscientious nature, sudde
When a young woman was reported missing in London, her friends and family were immediately concerned. The case would soon begin to unravel and the brutality of what had happened would shock even the most seasoned of police officers.
In August 2014, 28 year old Frances Marie Craig was living with her fiancé and children in Jackson, Michigan. One morning, at around 6:30am, Eric arrived home from his 12 hour night shift and fell asleep downstairs. A few hours later, his daughter ra
July 1st, 2000. It's a hot summers day in West Sussex, England. Four siblings are playing outside, but only three return to the house. Eight year old Sarah Payne, is now missing.
It was a case that quickly dominated the media and became one of the b
Father's Day, 2011. El Rancho, New Mexico.
A frantic 911 call is made to police. Lloyd, Dixie and Steven Ortiz have been found dead in their home. As the years passed, many feared the case would go totally cold.
But, one call would come in to polic
When one of Mississippi's wealthiest men arrived home, his wife was nowhere to be found. After searching everywhere, a sinister discovery was made that would unearth an elaborate and disturbing plot built on revenge, resentment and hatred.
In 2012, Shauna Tiaffay was working and thriving in the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. She worked long hours and late nights. Early into the morning of September 29th, Shauna clocked off and made the 30-minute drive home. At 9:00am, 6 hours later, a deva
Everyone said that Mike Williams had it all. He had beautiful family whom he adored, a well paying career in real estate which provided them a lovely home, and a great circle of friends.
Early one morning in December 2000, Mike packed up his hunting
In July 2013, the newly married and usually prompt Cody Johnson, failed to turn up for work.
His phone and car were still at home, and no one had seen or heard from him since the evening before.
The search for Cody would lead officers closer to home
When a mother went missing from her home in Kent, family, friends and police were baffled as it was so out of character for her. The police would soon launch a large-scale search to find her, but the investigation would lead them close to home...
In August 2018, just before midnight, Raneem Oudeh made several frightened calls to police. Her estranged husband Janbaz had been harassing and stalking her for months and his behaviour had just escalated to a very dangerous level...
WARNING. This episode contains mature themes and adult content, including the act of neonaticide, which some viewers may find extremely upsetting. Viewer Discretion Strongly Advised.
In today's case, we're heading to Pleasant Grove in Utah.
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On October 3rd, 2008, Gilles Tetreault, was driving in his car, following some cryptic and mysterious directions that would lead him to a garage in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was supposed to be meeting a lady named Scheena. But, as soon as he reac
24 year old Annie Le was in her final year at Yale University and was days away from marrying her best friend.
On September 8th at 10am, Annie walked into her laboratory to do some more research.
12 hours later, when she still hadn't returned to her
In June 2021, the badly burned body of Daniel Halseth was found in the garage of his home. His 16 year old daughter Sierra, was missing from the house, and her boyfriend, 18 year old Aaron Guerrero was with her... they were quickly found and arrested
When a man came home and found the house had been ransacked and his wife attacked, the local community was left in fear and shock. A major police enquiry was launched to catch the culprit and bring them to justice.
By February 2007, 15 year old Carly Ryan had been talking to 18 year old Brandon Kane, online, for around 18 months. She believed she had met her soulmate and the pair spoke all day, every day.
But all was not as it appeared, and a sickening web of l
June 2001. A young girl leaves for school as normal, but she never turns up. What begins as a missing persons case, soon becomes one of Britain's most notorious and horrifying crimes.
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79 year old Avanell Cowgill loved nothing more than working with charities and volunteering at her church. She spoke with her daughters everyday and was a doting great grandmother. But on a rainy day in March 2013, the usual and prompt response from
When the body of a woman was discovered in Tennessee, little did people know, it would spark the hunt for a dangerous serial killer, responsible for a vast amount of crimes. The race was on to catch him, before he struck again...
On April 14th, 2014, a small gathering is happening at a house in Calgary. Just several hours into the party, police cars and ambulances would fill the street and the awful event that had just happened inside the home, would start to unravel.
Today,
In March 2004, on a quiet street in Mornington, a woman and her daughter go missing. Friends and family become increasingly concerned as they have seemingly vanished without a trace. What starts as a missing persons case, soon turns into one of the m
In 2012, 24 year old Ryan Lane was living with his dad Bruce, in Calgary, Canada. He was in a contentious custody battle with his ex partner Sheena and hadn’t seen his little girl in ages. One night he received a call from an unknown number. The pers
April 25th, 2011. A call is made to 999 reporting that a house is on fire on Georgia Drive, in Nottingham, England. Two young boys have fled the house with the family dog as the fire rips through the building. As the fire ravages the house in the qui
Friday 14th June, 2013. A young woman leaves a party in British Columbia, Canada. She is never seen again. In today's episode we are looking at the unsolved disappearance of Immaculate Basil.
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In 2012, Megan Sharpton was studying nursing and just months away from collecting her diploma. On July 1st, Megan made plans to meet with her family for dinner, but calls to cancel after an unexpected job interview presents itself. After this, Megan,
Memphis, Tennessee. A part of the world with a big history, one that is rich in creativity and culture with many a talent coming out of there, and many a big moment that contributed to the history books.
One person that saw their career catapult to n
When a violent murder was committed in 2002, a small community would be left living in fear. Little did people know at the time, it would become a world-first for pioneering DNA research in the hunt for a brutal killer.
In February 2020, Faye Marie Swetlik disappeared from her front yard while she was outside playing. Everyone sprung into action and an intensive and extensive search got underway. One that would last just 3 days before it reached a tragic conclusion.
In today's episode, we're heading back to 2013, to the small town of Fond De Lac in Wisconsin.
Tim Nance has been missing from the family home for a few days. His wife Eve phones authorities and a huge search got underway. One that would end almost
August 2007, a frantic 999 call is made. Emergency services are dispatched to a park in Lancashire and are met with a horrifying scene. It would spark an investigation that would leave the local community in shock and the nation appalled.
Today’s episode will focus on Alice Ruggles’ story. Alice was in a brief relationship with an Army Corporal named Harry Dhillon. Dhillon was controlling and possessive and it wasn’t long before Alice ended the relationship. But Dhillon was not prepar
In today's episode of Deadly Fame we are looking at the sinister world of Phil Spector: a mogul, millionaire and murderer. His bizarre and volatile behaviour would culminate in an appalling crime that would horrify people across the world.
Today’s case is one of the most polarising and controversial ones we’ve looked into.
In 2010, Anni Dewani and her new husband Shrien, set off on their 10 day honeymoon to South Africa. What started off as a picture perfect holiday, soon turned into a
In 2014, 21 year old Tawnee Baird and her girlfriend Victoria Mendoza, had been together for around 5 years. A fraught and turbulent relationship from the beginning, the pair would often break up and reunite. Everything would soon come to a head, in
In 2004, Wife Swap USA took to the screens, and 4 years later, viewers around the world were introduced to the Stockdale Family.
But less than 10 years later, tragedy would strike, and two members of the family would be dead…
WARNING: This episode contains issues surrounding domestic violence and animal cruelty.
In May 2021, the world was rocked by a disturbing story. Reports were coming through, that a family in Greece had been the target of a violent and barbaric rampa
What began as any normal day would soon turn into a nightmare for a family in a small Welsh community. It would soon turn into a search and manhunt that was unprecedented in the United Kingdom as detectives were in a race against time to find a littl
August 2012. The frantic family of Tia Sharp go to their local police station to report her as missing. She has apparently left her home to go shopping and then seemingly vanished; the police are now in a race against time to try and find her.
In April 2013, the community of Davis - Yolo County, California - was rocked by a horrific double murder. When 87 year old Chip Northup and 76 year old Claudia Maupin, were found dead in their condo, the race was on to find the killer. Was the killer
In today's episode of Deadly Fame we are looking at the brutal murder of one of Britain's most respected and loved journalists and news readers - Jill Dando.
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In September 2019, Alicia Navarro disappeared from her house, in Glendale, Phoenix, Arizona.
She climbed over the fence in the garden, and disappeared into the night. She took only a few items with her; including her iPhone, MacBook, some makeup and
December 27th, 2010. Colorado City, Texas.
13 year old Hailey Dunn is reported missing. Her mother’s partner told police she had left that afternoon to stay at a friends house.
But Hailey, hadn’t turned up there and was nowhere to be found.
What ha
In today's episode of Deadly Fame we are looking at the murder of Phil Hartman - a case that would leave the world of show business in shock
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In today's video we are looking at the murder of Lesley Molseed - a notorious case that lead to one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British criminal history.
In today's episode of Deadly Fame we are looking at the horrific assassination of the fashion legend Gianni Versace and the nationwide manhunt that would lead police to a serial killer.
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