Hot On The Case

Pig farmer Susan Monica lived a quiet life on a remote property in a small town in rural Oregon. What investigators eventually uncovered there shocked even the most seasoned professionals. The horrors found on her pig farm raised unsettling questions about what can happen far from the public eye. After hearing this story, will you ever look at pigs the same again or trust the meat you eat? Thank y...

"The Devil in Bellaire" Nathan Brooks was a shy, quiet, and religious teenager who never caused trouble until the fall of 1995. His shocking crimes shattered the innocence of his small town, turning neighbors against each other and leaving kids afraid of their own friends. The mayor even canceled Halloween, and to this day, many in Bellaire believe something supernatural drove the once g...

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In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is going back to Halloween 2010. Across town, families were hanging decorations, carving pumpkins, and filling bowls with candy, ready to welcome eager trick-or-treaters. It was supposed to be a night of fun and laughter, the kind of night filled with costumes, flashing porch lights, and the smell of autumn in the air. But inside one quiet home, there w...

Go to https://surfshark.com/heim  or use code HEIM at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! In this weeks episode of Hot On The Case we investigate the Dracula Killer, the Vampire of Sacramento. Richard Chase was one of the most disturbing figures in true crime history, leaving a trail of fear across California in the late nineteen seventies. Known for his obsession with blood and the g...

In this week’s investigation on Hot On The Case , we’re looking into the chilling murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case that has since been tied to the infamous “Scream Killers.” In a quiet Idaho town, two disturbed teenage boys found each other in high school, bonding over their obsession with horror movies. Fueled by a dangerous fantasy, they decided to create their own “real life scary movie,” w...

On December 6, 1991, a horrific crime shocked Austin, Texas. Four teenage girls were found murdered inside a local yogurt shop, their lives cut short in a brutal attack that left the city reeling. Despite multiple arrests and decades of investigation, the Yogurt Shop Murders remain unsolved. False confessions, botched investigations and countless dead ends have left families searching for justice...

On this week’s episode of Hot On The Case , we’re diving into the chilling story of Dennis Rader, the man who called himself BTK. For over three decades, he tormented Wichita, Kansas, taunting investigators with cryptic letters and playing a sinister game of cat and mouse with the police. His ability to disappear between murders left authorities and the public on edge, wondering when and where he...

This week on Hot on the Case we investigate the story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, better known as Pedrinho Matador. He is considered the most prolific vigilante serial killer of all time and one of the most prolific serial killers in history. His crimes would go on to inspire one of the most loved fictional serial killers on television, Dexter Morgan.  But was he truly serving justice, or did he ult...

This week on  Hot On The Case  we dive into one of the most haunting and controversial stories out of Coronado California. In July 2011 Rebecca Zahau and six year old Max Shacknai both died under mysterious circumstances in the same mansion just days apart. What followed was a storm of shocking details conflicting reports and endless debate about what really happened inside the Spreckels Mansion....

This week on Hot On The Case, we investigate the case of Anna and Marianne Bachmeier. In 1981, Marianne made headlines around the world when she, in a packed courtroom killed the man who murdered her 7 year old daughter. The public first praised her, then condemned her. Was she a grieving mother seeking justice.... or a vigilante who crossed the line? We’ll also look at the case of Gary Plauché, t...

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case unearths the disturbing story of Gerard John Schaefer Jr known as The Killer Cop, The Hangman & The Butcher of Blind Creek. Once trusted to uphold the law Schaefer used his badge as a shield for his sadistic impulses luring victims into isolated areas before subjecting them to unimaginable horrors...

This week on Hot On The Case we dive into the disturbing world of Ed Gein, a man who on the surface seemed like a quiet and helpful neighbor but was hiding some of the most shocking secrets in true crime history. Living in the small town of Plainfield Wisconsin Gein appeared unassuming to those who knew him often lending a hand and keeping to himself. Behind closed doors however he was spiraling i...

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOTC and get on your way to being your best self. In this week's episode of Hot On The Case , we unravel the haunting a mysterious story of Otto Warmbier, a bright college student whose curiosity led him to one of the most secretive & dangerous nations in the entire world. 17 months later Otto returned hom...

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOTC and get on your way to being your best self. What began as a long-awaited reunion between a teenager and her birth family spiraled into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in recent history. Katie Fusco was adopted at 8 months old. At 18, Katie reconnected with her biological parents. What should have...

Who Killed Diane Kyne? In 2010, a quiet Florida neighborhood was rocked by the shocking murder of Diane Kyne. Found strangled in her own home, the case took a bizarre turn when both her husband and her son accused each other of the crime. Two 911 calls. Two suspects. One terrifying mystery. Only two people in the entire world know what really happened  & only one of them is telling the truth…...

In this week’s episode of Hot on the Case , we dive into the twisted true story of Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the glamorous, delusional cult leader who convinced her followers she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. But her power didn’t stop at brainwashing adults… she stole dozens of children. From forged adoption papers and psychedelic fueled mind control to “siblings” raised in isolation, The Fami...

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This week on Hot On The Case , we head to Gainesville, Florida, where a quiet college town was plunged into terror during the summer of 1990. College students were supposed to be settling into dorm life and new routines. Instead, a series of brutal murders left an entire community paralyzed with fear. Doors were double-locked, rumors spread like wildfire, and the entire town held its breath. Who w...

For years, Cindy James told people she was being followed. Watched. Threatened. Attacked. In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we’re investigating one of Canada’s most baffling and controversial cases. Was Cindy the target of a the most prolific, calculated stalker the world has ever seen? Skeptics don't think so...

Some disappearances are so baffling, they haunt you long after the story ends—and Brandon Swanson’s case is one of them. On a quiet spring night in 2008, 19-year-old Brandon called his parents for help after his car went off a rural road in Minnesota. He sounded calm. Confused, but not panicked. Then, mid-sentence, mid-step… he sceams out.. & then vanished. No trace. No answers. Just silence....

A young girl, a trusted neighbor, and a lie so bizarre it sounds like science fiction. In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we dive into the disturbing true story of Jan Broberg, the girl whose abductor convinced her they were chosen by aliens to fulfill a twisted mission. What followed was a shocking tale of manipulation, brainwashing, and betrayal. We’re breaking down how one man’s obs...

A killer is walking free. In 1993, 13-year-old Eric Smith lured 4-year-old Derrick Robie into the woods and committed a crime so brutal it stunned the entire country. Nearly three decades later, Eric has been released from prison… but should he have been? Can we really gamble on a killer? In this video, we break down the shocking murder, the disturbing psychology behind it, and the controversial d...

A sleepover meant for laughter and late-night movies ended in one of the most horrific and senseless tragedies small-town Oklahoma has ever seen. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the chilling case of the Henryetta Sleepover Massacre—a crime that shocked the nation and left a community shattered. We explore the timeline of events, the disturbing revelations about Jesse McFadden, and ho...

In one of the most infamous cases of the early '90s, Pamela Smart—a 22-year-old high school media coordinator—began a secret affair with her 15-year-old student. Months later, her husband, Gregg Smart, was found dead. The shocking twist? That same student pulled the trigger. This case wasn’t just about murder—it was about obsession, manipulation, and the media’s obsession with turning real cri...