Luminol on the Wall

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy dive into the case of Dan Markel. Dan Markel never expected his life to split in two. On the surface, everything looked steady — a growing career, two young boys he adored, and a marriage he believed was solid. So when he was blindsided by a divorce filing, it shook him. The separation quickly turned tense, especially when Wendi Adelson pushed to move the children...

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy continue the story of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo as their relationship shifts from the Scarborough years into the period when they were spending more time inside the Homolka home. Paul was now a regular presence in St. Catharines, fitting easily into family routines while the Scarborough investigation continued in the background. Part 2 follows this stretch of th...

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss one of Canada’s most infamous criminal cases. Karla Homolka was seventeen when she met Paul Bernardo at a pet‑industry conference — a meeting that sparked an intense relationship almost immediately. As the two grew closer, a separate pattern of violence was unfolding in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough. Women were being attacked near bus stops and residential...

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss one of Indiana’s most infamous juvenile cases. Twelve‑year‑old Shanda Sharer was still settling into life in New Albany when she met Amanda Heavrin — a friendship that quickly grew into the kind of early relationship that feels enormous at that age. Notes passed in class, whispered conversations, the thrill of being seen by someone who understood her. But Aman...

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a fractured marriage, a tangled divorce, and the chilling night that turned a family’s world upside down. Christine Schultz was trying to rebuild her life after separating from her husband, Milwaukee detective Fred Schultz — a breakup shaped by long shifts, growing distance, and a new relationship already waiting in the background. With two young sons to care...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of 15‑year‑old Seath Jackson — a case born from a teenage relationship that spiraled into deadly territory. Seath and Amber Wright’s relationship had started like any other high‑school romance, but their breakup quickly turned volatile. Accusations of cheating, public arguments, and a growing feud pulled more teens into the conflict, including A...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that begins with a chance meeting at a gym and ends with investigators questioning whether a crime scene was telling the truth. Larry Fenton had built a stable, successful life in Clearwater. Friends described him as hardworking and financially secure. A few years before his death, he met Rebecca Fenton at a gym when they both reached for the same m...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the final days of Janet Overton — a woman stepping into a new chapter just as her life took an unexpected turn. After years focused on raising her son, Janet had stepped into a leadership role on the local school board, quickly becoming an influential voice in district decisions. She was thriving publicly, but at home her unexplained health decline was bec...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy take us to Arlington. Long Nguyen and Huong Ly had built their lives around family, routine, and work. They ran a small tailoring business, spending long days sewing, helping customers, and trying to keep the shop steady. Their son-in-law Chao often acted as the face of the business, greeting clients and helping manage daily operations while the couple focused on...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy take us to St. Clair in January of 2014. That morning, Donna Scrivo reported her adult son, Ramsay Scrivo, missing after he failed to return home the night before. It wasn’t unheard of for Ramsay to step out for cigarettes or wander to a nearby bar, but by morning his phone was quiet and no one had seen him. Donna told police she was especially worried given his m...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that begins on a quiet evening in Southern Ontario — and with a decision that should have been routine. Tim Bosma had listed his truck for sale. That night, two men arrived later than planned to take it for a test drive. They introduced themselves casually, exchanged a few words, and got into the vehicle together. Nothing about the interaction appea...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Emily Lambert. Emily was young, close with her family, and in a relationship she was invested in. She had recently traveled to spend time with her boyfriend, Robert — a visit that, on the surface, looked like a normal part of a young couple’s life. Friends and family knew she was with him, and there was no immediate reason for concern. That nig...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that asks how someone can vanish in the middle of an ordinary workday — without anyone noticing until it’s too late. Brooke Wilberger was nineteen years old, home for the summer in Corvallis, Oregon after finishing her first year of college. She was close with her family, independent, and excited about what came next. That summer, she worked alongsi...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that asks a terrifying question — how far does trust reach inside a quiet neighborhood? Eight-year-old Sandra Cantu lived in Tracy, California — a small, close-knit community where kids rode bikes outside and neighbors waved from their driveways. She was playful, social, and known around the neighborhood. The kind of child people assumed was safe si...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that asks what can happen in the small window of time between saying “I’m heading home” and actually arriving there. Morgan Harrington was excited for a night out — a Metallica concert, a packed arena, loud music, bright lights, and thousands of people moving together. It was the kind of night that should have ended with ringing ears and a story to...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that details the dangers of misplaced trust, perceived authority, and how easily an ordinary moment can turn irreversible. Yingying Zhang was 26 years old. She had traveled from China to the United States to pursue her PhD, arriving with plans, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose. In the summer of 2017, she was living in Urbana-Champaign, navig...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss Tyrone Hassel III. Tyrone was 23 years old, a young husband and father living in Michigan, trying to settle into adulthood faster than most. He worked, took care of his family, and spent his time focused on providing and doing what was expected of him. Life was busy, but familiar — shaped by routines, responsibility, and the people closest to him. Those cl...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that unfolded quietly over years — hidden in plain sight. Bruce McArthur was a familiar figure in Toronto’s Gay Village — a man who blended easily into the background. He worked as a landscaper, socialized within the community, and for years seemed like just another face in a neighborhood built on connection and trust. People knew him casually. Some...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss Jasmine Pace — a 22-year-old who was working, saving, and trying to figure out what came next. She lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where life felt familiar and routine — the kind of place where people assume disappearances don’t happen quietly. Jasmine stayed in close touch with her family, especially her grandmother — and even after her grandmother passe...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that outlines the potential dangers from online dating. A world away from home, 22-year-old Grace Millane was spending her birthday month exploring New Zealand — the kind of once-in-a-lifetime adventure every young traveler dreams about. Auckland was just one stop on her solo journey, a vibrant city where hostels buzzed with new friendships and nigh...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Kelli Bordeaux. Kelli Bordeaux had only been in Fayetteville a short time when everything in her life seemed to sit on a fault line. She was separated from her husband after a long stretch of problems neither of them could untangle, and though he didn’t know it, Kelli had fallen for someone else — a man named Justin, who felt like the first rea...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss an active case that has more questions than answers currently. In one of Toronto’s most affluent neighborhoods, a high-profile couple suddenly dropped off the radar—and the city has been trying to make sense of it ever since. Barry and Honey Sherman were known for their influence, their philanthropy, and the kind of success that made them fixtures of Canad...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case filled with shocking lies and manipulation. In the quiet college town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a complicated friendship between two young adults spiraled into something far darker than anyone around them could have imagined. At the center of it all was Alex Woodworth — a thoughtful, introverted barista with a philosophical mind and a gentle presenc...

This week on LOTW , Becky and Bevy explore the mysterious case of Kelsey Berreth — a 29-year-old mom who seemed to have everything going for her. She was planning Thanksgiving dinner, texting her fiancé, and running a few last-minute errands... until she suddenly vanished. No signs of struggle. No clear trail. Just a series of puzzling clues that left everyone wondering — what really happened to K...

This week on LOTW, Bevy discusses one of the UK's most notorious serial killers. Joanna Dennehy grew up in the quiet towns of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, a bright and seemingly ordinary girl. For years, she blended in, charming those around her and moving through life without raising alarm. But as she entered adulthood, drugs and alcohol began to loosen her inhibitions—and with them, a da...