DEADLY TRUTHS

A young Iraqi beauty queen, Terra, dared to live freely in a society that wasn’t ready for her voice. But on a quiet street in Baghdad, her life was cut short in a shocking daylight shooting. Was it jealousy, control, or something far more dangerous? This episode uncovers the chilling story behind Terra’s rise, the threats she faced, and the mystery that still remains unsolved. Become a supporter...

A case so disturbing it feels unreal. Andrew Gardner was trapped in a nightmare inside his own home, where Clare Nicholls and her accomplices subjected him to unimaginable abuse. This episode uncovers one of the most brutal true crime cases in the UK—revealing how control, manipulation, and cruelty led to a slow and tragic death. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared from a Little League baseball field in Alma, Arkansas, after asking her mother for permission to catch fireflies with friends. What followed was one of the most haunting child abduction cases in American history. Decades later, investigators uncovered shocking evidence linking a mysterious red pickup truck—and a man named Billy Jack Lincks—to t...

In December 2023, Kristil Krug was found brutally attacked in her garage in Broomfield, Colorado after months of reporting a terrifying stalker. As investigators raced to find the mysterious suspect threatening her family, the case took a shocking turn. Digital evidence soon revealed that the person behind the stalking messages—and the murder—was someone much closer than anyone imagined. This epis...

A quiet suburban home in Mississippi turned into a crime scene when 14-year-old Carly Gregg shot her mother Ashley Smylie and tried to kill her stepfather. What drove a seemingly intelligent teenager to commit such a brutal act? In this episode, we explore the chilling timeline, disturbing psychological clues, and the courtroom battle that followed—alongside another shocking case of matricide invo...

In 2006, Kari Baker, a beloved teacher and mother of three, was found dead in her bed with what appeared to be a suicide note. Her husband, Matt Baker, a respected Baptist pastor, told the world she had overdosed. The community rallied around him as a grieving widower. But Kari’s mother refused to believe the story. Hidden clues, digital evidence, and a secret message in Kari’s Bible slowly uncove...

In 2023, nurse and mother of three Becky Bliefnick was found murdered in her Quincy, Illinois home. The shocking crime quickly led investigators to her estranged husband, Tim Bliefnick, whose controversial appearance on the TV show Family Feud had already raised eyebrows. As detectives uncovered disturbing digital evidence, surveillance footage, and chilling online searches, the truth behind Becky...

On January 15th, 2026, 18-year-old Yassenia Gabriella Norman left her housing facility in Phoenix to meet someone she had connected with online. She never returned. Nearly two weeks later, her body was discovered inside an apartment leased to Randall Basilio Santillan. What began as an ordinary meeting turned into a brutal homicide and a multi-state manhunt. This episode explores the trust, decept...

In this episode, we explore two devastating cases of marital betrayal. From the calculated shooting of Robert Limon inside a California train yard to the mysterious poisoning of Larry Isenberg on a quiet Idaho lake, both stories reveal how love, greed, and deception turned deadly. What happens when trust inside a marriage becomes the ultimate weapon? In this episode, we explore two devastating cas...

When Patrick De La Cerda was shot through his own front door in Deltona, Florida, detectives quickly realized this was no random act of violence. As evidence unfolded, suspicion turned to Gregory Bender — a jealous ex who had allegedly written out a detailed murder plan months before the killing. In this episode, we break down the obsession, the calculated execution, and the crucial mistake that l...

In 2007, a masked intruder dressed in black terrorized families across multiple states, slashing victims’ throats in what appeared to be random attacks. But when the McDonough family fought back during a brutal home invasion, they unknowingly stopped a potential serial killer. This is the chilling story of Adam Leroy Lane, the murders of Darlene Ewalt and Monica Massaro, and how one family’s coura...

In 1974, Barbara Mabee was abducted at gunpoint by one of America’s most notorious serial killers, Paul John Knowles — the man known as the “Casanova Killer.” Held captive for over 36 terrifying hours while a nationwide manhunt unfolded, Barbara survived through psychological strategy and sheer will. This episode explores the interstate murder spree, the killing of a state trooper, and the chillin...

In 2002, 19-year-old lifeguard Ali Kemp was attacked and murdered at a quiet Kansas community pool. For years, her killer hid behind a new identity—until DNA evidence and a relentless billboard campaign led by her father exposed Benjamin Appleby. This episode uncovers the shocking crime, the nationwide manhunt, and the legacy that turned tragedy into action. Press play to hear how justice was fina...

In 2012, Canadian teenager Amanda Todd shared a silent video revealing years of online blackmail and exploitation. What followed was a global investigation that exposed an international predator hiding behind dozens of fake identities. This episode uncovers the truth behind the “Cappers,” the arrest of Aydin Coban, and how one girl’s story changed cybercrime laws forever. Become a supporter of thi...

Rodney Alcala appeared on national television as a charming contestant on The Dating Game. But behind the smile was a serial killer responsible for multiple murders, including 12-year-old Robin Samsoe. In this episode, we uncover the terrifying story of how Alcala evaded justice for decades, the brave survivors who testified against him, and the haunting 120 photographs that may reveal even more v...

In 1987, young lovers Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg vanished during a road trip through Washington State. Days later, their bodies were found miles apart, launching one of the Pacific Northwest’s most haunting cold cases. This episode explores the brutal murders, decades of unanswered questions, and how modern DNA genealogy finally led investigators to William Earl Talbot II—over 30 years late...

On a quiet July night in Georgia, Nikki Ly vanished from her home—despite being surrounded by 21 security cameras. What followed was a chilling investigation into surveillance, manipulation, and digital evidence that exposed her husband, Matthew Ly, as her killer. This episode unpacks the recordings, deleted footage, and courtroom revelations that finally brought justice to a silenced victim. Beco...

In 2002, the body of famous lawyer Larry McNabney was found buried in a vineyard—perfectly preserved and raising more questions than answers. His wife, Elisa McNabney, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a life built on lies, stolen identities, and deception. This episode uncovers how a woman who never truly existed fooled police, outran the FBI, and how her own daughter ultimately exposed th...

Karen Gregory was fighting for her life—while sixteen neighbors heard her scream and did nothing. This episode uncovers the shocking 1984 murder that exposed a terrifying truth: the killer was the man trusted to protect the neighborhood. Follow the twisted investigation, the lies, the bloody footprint, and how George Lewis, head of the neighborhood watch, was finally exposed. A haunting story of b...

A three-year-old reveals a murder no adult believed. An eight-year-old witness breaks her silence to stop a child killer. And behind it all, FBI pioneer Dr. Ann Burgess builds the foundations of criminal profiling. This episode explores the heartbreaking cases of Jade Scotton and Melissa Ackerman, and the hunt for serial predator Brian Dugan — where children’s voices became the key to justice. Bec...

In 2016, security guard Edwin Lara posed as a police officer to abduct Kaylee Sawyer, ending her life in a brutal crime that shocked Oregon. But his next victim, 19-year-old Aundreah Maes, refused to break. Taken hostage at gunpoint, dragged through a motel, carjackings, and a high-speed chase, she became the key to exposing a killer on the run. This episode uncovers deception, survival, police er...

Alisa Summers thought escaping her abusive marriage was the end of her nightmare — until her ex-husband Trevor broke into her home, kidnapped her, and manipulated their own children into helping him. From a midnight escape attempt at a Walgreens to a shocking courtroom trial where Trevor cross-examined his own family, this is the unbelievable true crime story of survival, control, and justice fina...

When 13-year-old Dylan Redwine vanished during a court-ordered visit to his father, suspicion quickly turned into a nationwide mystery. A tense Dr. Phil confrontation, disturbing secret photos, and years of investigation led to a shocking murder conviction. This episode unpacks the heartbreaking case of Dylan Redwine — a son who uncovered his father’s dark secret and paid the ultimate price. Becom...

Christine Belford lost her daughters to an international kidnapping, survived an 18-month manhunt, and fought a ruthless cyberstalking campaign designed to destroy her life. But in 2013, inside a Delaware courthouse, the nightmare reached its final and deadly act. This episode reveals the chilling true story of the Matusiewicz family — and the first cyberstalking case in America to end in murder....

Two husbands dead by mysterious poisoning. A teenage daughter nearly killed and framed for murder. At the center stands Stacey Castor, a mother who would do anything to escape justice. This episode unpacks the shocking antifreeze murders, the fake confession letter, and the courtroom battle that finally exposed one of New York’s most disturbing family killers. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...