Santana True Crime

In this episode, Cameron Santana is joined by author Steffen Hou to discuss his book Moms of the Missing , a powerful true-crime collection of real abduction and missing person cases told through the voices of families still searching for answers. Steffen shares what he learned from interviewing mothers whose children vanished, the patterns seen across these cases, and why awareness and prevention...

Tonight at 8:30 PM EST , join Cameron Santana and Dr. Brian Santana LIVE as we dive deep into the unsolved murder of Liz Barraza — a Texas woman who was gunned down while setting up for a garage sale in January 2019 . Liz was 29 years old when she was shot multiple times in her driveway in Tomball, Texas . Investigators believe the killing was planned , and surveillance footage captured a dark-col...

Former Forensic Files producer Ed and co-host Melissa from the hit podcast Murder Unscripted join Cameron Santana and Dr. Brian Santana for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of true crime storytelling. Ed shares behind-the-scenes insight into what it was like producing one of the most influential true crime television shows of all time, including how cases were selected and how foren...

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with documentary producer Steffen Hou , the creator behind Faces of Hate , a powerful and disturbing look into the world of extremism, radicalization, and hate-based ideology. We discuss: • What inspired the documentary • How extremist groups recruit and operate • The dangers of online radicalization • The human cost behind hate movements • The real people i...

In this special live episode of Santana True Crime , Cameron Santana is joined by Sam McDonald , the sister of missing man Matthew McDonald , who disappeared from Washington County, Pennsylvania in March 2023. Matthew was last heard from on March 7, 2023 and last seen on March 9, 2023 in the California Borough / Long Branch area . Nearly two years later, his family is still searching for answers —...

In this live episode of Santana True Crime , we take a deep look at the JonBenét Ramsey case through a media lens: how headlines, leaks, television coverage, and repeating narratives shaped public opinion and influenced which theories people believed . I’m joined by Dr. David Hayes , who researched this exact topic in his doctoral dissertation, and Dr. Brian Santana , a college professor and true...

In this episode of Santana True Crime , we take a deep dive inside the Mexican Mafia , also known as La Eme — one of the most powerful and feared prison gangs in the United States. My guest is William Noguera , who brings firsthand knowledge of the prison system and the realities of gang power behind the walls. Together, we discuss how the Mexican Mafia formed, how a relatively small group maintai...

In this episode, we finally break down the Debra Espey murder case — a tragic cold case from 1973 in Niceville, Florida that went unsolved for more than 52 years until a DNA breakthrough cracked it open. Debra was a 19-year-old college student who disappeared after class and was later found murdered in a nearby wooded area. After decades of unanswered questions and faded leads, forensic genealogy...

n this episode of Santana True Crime , we cover a major federal update in the case of Mica Miller . Mica Miller’s ex-husband, John-Paul Miller (also known as JP Miller) , has been federally indicted on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators , according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors allege that between November 2022 and April 2024 , Mi...

In this episode of Santana True Crime , I’m joined by Julia Cowley , former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit member and host of The Consult , to discuss the JonBenét Ramsey case with a focused look at one of its most debated pieces of evidence: the ransom note . Rather than rehashing the entire case, we examine the language, tone, length, and placement of the note—and what those elements may suggest f...

In this live episode of Santana True Crime , we explore the unsettling and fascinating world of serial killer art . I’m joined by Dr. Bill Kimberlin , author of Watch Me Die , who has been sent more than 4,000 pieces of artwork created by incarcerated offenders, including individuals on death row. Alongside Dr. Brian Santana , we examine specific pieces of art and discuss the psychology, symbolism...

In this episode of Santana True Crime , we break down the Karen Read case from start to finish, covering Trial One, Trial Two, and the civil case connected to the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Joining me is my wife Laura , who followed the Karen Read trial closely and shares her detailed observations, reactions, and questions about the evidence, testimony, and courtroom strategies u...

In this live episode of Santana True Crime , we revisit the enduring mystery of the Yuba County Five . Joined by Tony Wright , author of Yuba County Five: Case Reopened , and Dr. Brian Santana , we break down the known facts, the disappearance, the abandoned Mercury Montego, and the discovery of four bodies deep in the Plumas National Forest, while one man remains missing to this day. We explore t...

Former death row inmate William Noguera , author of Through the Lens of a Monster , spent 42 years inside the California prison system — living in close proximity to one of the most powerful and violent prison gangs in the country: The Aryan Brotherhood , also known as The Brand . In this episode of Santana True Crime , William breaks down: 🔹 How the Aryan Brotherhood operates inside and outside...

Former FBI profiler Julia Cowley (Behavioral Analysis Unit) joins Santana True Crime for an in-depth conversation on the Golden State Killer , her work with the FBI’s elite BAU team, and what we know about the Long Island Serial Killer (Rex Heuermann) case. 🎯 Topics we cover: Julia’s background as a criminal profiler Psychological patterns in serial offenders Her analysis of the Golden State Kill...

n this powerful Thanksgiving episode of Santana True Crime , we sit down with William A. Noguera , author of Through the Lens of a Monster and a man who spent 44 years on death row , to discuss one of the most notorious serial killers in American history: Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker . From the outside, Ramirez was seen as a predator—feared, mythologized, and surrounded by media hype. But in...

Join us Tuesday, November 25th at 8:30 PM EST for a special Thanksgiving edition of Santana True Crime Live. We’re gathering an incredible panel of storytellers, investigators, and researchers for a night of meaningful true crime conversations. Jayson Blair — Journalist & host of The Silver Lining Handbook podcast Kelli Brink — True crime author, podcaster & creator of The Missing Persons...

In this powerful episode of Santana True Crime, Dr. Bill Kimberlin — author of Watch Me Die and one of America’s foremost experts on executions — joins Dr. Brian Santana for an in-depth conversation about the realities, ethics, and evolving landscape of capital punishment. Together, we explore: From South Carolina’s recent firing-squad execution to Alabama’s upcoming first-ever nitrogen gas execut...

In this powerful episode of Santana True Crime , Cameron Santana sits down with William A. Noguera — a former death-row inmate turned acclaimed author and crime-investigation collaborator. His book Through the Lens of a Monster: A Serial Killer on Death Row, an Unsolved Murder List, and an Inmate’s Deadly Play for Redemption unveils his decades on San Quentin’s Death Row, his unique role as an art...

In this Santana True Crime bonus episode, Cameron and Dr. Brian Santana break down the probable cause hearing in the case of Nigel Max Edge , the former Marine accused in the Southport, North Carolina mass shooting that left three people dead and five others injured in September 2025. We examine what came out in court — from the prosecution’s evidence and the defense’s early strategy to questions...

Author Carla Conti joins Santana True Crime to discuss the real-life stories and moral conflicts behind her books Chained Birds and The Jacklighter . In Chained Birds , Conti explores what happens when a convict is ordered to stab another inmate — exposing the brutal choices people face to survive behind bars. Her newest book, The Jacklighter , investigates the 1976 murder of attorney Martin Dillo...

This week on Santana True Crime , we sit down with Johnny Trevasini , author of The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America — a chilling and fascinating look at the real-life murder sites, homes, and hidden landmarks tied to some of the most infamous killers in U.S. history. From Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds to the backroads of the Midwest where small-town horrors unfolded, Johnny’s book takes tr...

Welcome back to Santana True Crime for our Halloween Series Part 4 — this episode dives deep into four chilling and terrifying cases that blur the lines between myth, history and horror. • I cover the eerie story of the Slender Man stabbings — how two 12-year-old girls lured their friend into the woods and left her for dead to appease this online horror icon. • Jayson Blair explores the origins of...

Part 3 of the Santana True Crime Halloween Series dives into four chilling tales of murder, mystery, and legend: 🪓 Kelli Brink investigates the Villisca Axe Murders , one of America’s most horrifying unsolved massacres—eight victims, one killer, and a century of speculation. 🎭 Cameron Santana breaks down the Scream Copycat Killing of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case where two teens turned their obsess...

In this chilling Halloween Special of Santana True Crime , hosts Cameron Santana , Jayson Blair , Kelli Brink , and Dr. Brian Santana revisit one of the most haunting Halloween murders in American history — the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Shauna Howe . 🎃 On October 27, 1992, Shauna was kidnapped while walking home from a Halloween party in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Three days later, her bod...