CaseXCase

In this episode, we break down the stunning decision to overturn Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and grant him a new trial. We discuss the evidence presented at trial, the controversy surrounding court clerk Becky Hill, why appellate courts overturn convictions, and what happens next as prosecutors prepare to retry one of the country’s most infamous murder cases. Trigger Warning: This episode c...

In this episode of CaseXCase, we revisit the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie — a case that has gone quiet in the headlines, but not in the questions it leaves behind. More than 90 days later, Nancy is still missing. What began as a possible medical emergency quickly shifted into something far more complex — with blood evidence, conflicting timelines, a suspicious video, and ransom notes that may or...

In 1922, six members of a family were brutally murdered on a remote farm in Bavaria, Germany — a case that would become known as the Hinterkaifeck murders. For over a century, theories have focused on strange occurrences and eerie clues. But what if the truth is much simpler… and much more personal? A hidden relationship. A child surrounded by questions. And a secret that may have pushed someone t...

In this episode Teri provides a final recap of the sentencing trial for Tanner Horner, who pled guilty to killing six-year-old Athena Strand. The defense presented mitigation about Horner's childhood trauma and mental health, while the prosecution emphasized the cruelty of the crime and testimony about the audio evidence heard in court. Join me as I discuss the last days of the sentencing trial an...

Welcome to CaseXCase. Viewer discretion is advised: this episode contains references to real criminal cases, violence, and other sensitive topics and is intended for adult audiences. Part three of the Freeway Killer series focuses on Randy Kraft — how this upstanding young man became one of the most prolific killers of the time.  In the 1970s and early 1980s, a chilling pattern began to emerge alo...

Welcome to CaseXCase. Viewer discretion is advised: this episode contains references to real criminal cases, violence, and other sensitive topics and is intended for adult audiences. Part two of the Freeway Killer series focuses on William Bonin — his troubled childhood, violent escalation, the 1972 Ford van he used to prey on young male hitchhikers, his recruits and methods, and the brutality of...

In this fourth recap of the sentencing trial in the murder of Athena Strand, the defense began presenting its case as the jury weighs punishment for Tanner Lynn Horner. With guilt already established, the focus now turns to whether he will spend life in prison without parole… or face the death penalty. This episode also covers the final installment of the Gilgo Beach Killer: The House of Secrets d...

In the 1970s and early 1980s, a chilling pattern began to emerge along the freeways of California — a series of brutal crimes that would later be linked to multiple killers operating at the same time, hunting in the same shadows. They would come to be known collectively as the “Freeway Killers.” In Part One of this three-part series, we begin to unravel how these cases first came onto law enforcem...

Step into one of the most mysterious regions in America — the Bennington Triangle. Between 1945 and 1950, five people vanished without a trace in this area of southwestern Vermont. No clear answers. No confirmed suspects. Just a growing list of theories — from the rational to the unexplainable. In this episode of Case by Case, we take a brief look at the disappearances that turned this quiet regio...

In this second recap of the sentencing trial, we learn more about the heartbreaking case of Athena Strand — a seven-year-old little girl whose life was taken in a matter of minutes outside her own home in Paradise, Texas. This recap will cover the past few days, including the testimony of Athena's mother and so much more.  What should have been a normal afternoon turned into a nightmare, as invest...

Step into one of the most mysterious regions in America — the Bennington Triangle. Between 1945 and 1950, five people vanished without a trace in this area of southwestern Vermont. No clear answers. No confirmed suspects. Just a growing list of theories — from the rational to the unexplainable. In this episode of Case by Case, we take a brief look at the disappearances that turned this quiet regio...

In this second recap of the sentencing trial, we learn more about the heartbreaking case of Athena Strand — a seven-year-old little girl whose life was taken in a matter of minutes outside her own home in Paradise, Texas. This recap will cover the past few days, including the testimony of Athena's mother and so much more.  What should have been a normal afternoon turned into a nightmare, as invest...

In the early morning hours of August 9, 2013, Brandon Lawson made a 911 call that still doesn’t make sense. He told dispatchers he was being chased. That people were after him. That something wasn’t right. Then… he vanished. What followed was a case filled with confusion, unanswered questions, and one of the most unsettling emergency calls ever recorded. For years, no one knew what truly happened...

In this episode, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Athena Strand — a seven-year-old little girl whose life was taken in a matter of minutes outside her own home in Paradise, Texas. What should have been a normal afternoon turned into a nightmare, as investigators quickly uncovered the truth behind her disappearance and the man responsible. Now, with Tanner Lynn Horner pleading guilty, the case...

In a stunning development, alleged Long Island serial killer Rex Heuerman has entered a plea connected not only to the seven victims long tied to the case—but now also to an eighth: Karen Vergata. For years, questions have surrounded the full scope of the Gilgo Beach murders. With this latest move, it feels like we’re getting closer to answers—but are we really? Is this the final chapter… or is th...

Join us as we revisit one of the most debated true crime cases of the modern era — The Staircase. A case with more questions than answers.   In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found at the bottom of a staircase in her home by her husband, Michael Peterson. What appeared at first to be a tragic accident quickly became the center of intense scrutiny. The scene itself sparked countless theories, led to M...

Five men left a basketball game — and never made it home. Their car was found nearly 70 miles in the wrong direction, deep in the mountains of Plumas National Forest — not out of gas, not stuck, and with no signs of a struggle. But what was found next only raised more questions. In this episode, we break down the timeline, the decisions, and the unsettling details behind the Yuba County Five — inc...

Just a quick update prior to this week's hearing where Rex H is expected to plead guilty.  Will the judge (can the judge) force details of his crimes if he chooses to plead? 

A jury has just found Meta Platforms and YouTube liable — not for content, but for how their platforms were designed. In this episode, we break down the case, what the jury actually decided, and why this could be the beginning of a major shift in accountability — not just for individuals, but for the companies behind the tools we use every day. Are we finally starting to hold everyone responsible?...

Rumblings are growing louder in the case of Rex Heuerman. In this episode, we break down what a potential plea could actually mean — not just for the case, but for the victims, the families, and the answers we may never get. After seeing the backlash surrounding Bryan Kohberger and the lack of detailed explanation in that case, many are starting to ask the same question here: If a plea happens… wi...

In this episode, we’re taking a step back into the legal side of the Delphi Murders — specifically, the appeal. Now, I’ll be honest with you… this part of the process can get confusing fast. Appeals aren’t about re-trying the case or introducing new evidence. They’re about one question: did something go wrong during the trial that could have affected the outcome? We’re going to walk through the ke...

In this episode of CaseXCase, we break down the closing arguments and verdict in the Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial, a bench trial out of North Andover, Massachusetts, where a police officer was accused of assaulting fellow officers during the service of a 209A protection order. After hearing testimony from both sides — including Kelsey Fitzsimmons herself — the judge delivered a verdict of not guilty....

In this three-part series, we’re taking a deeper look into one of the most pivotal cases in modern true crime history — Columbine. In the first episode, we broke down what happened on April 20, 1999 — the timeline, the warning signs, and the missed opportunities. But this case doesn’t stop there. In our second episode, we shifted our focus to what came after. We examined the aftermath — the invest...

In this episode of CaseXCase, we break down Day 3 of the Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial, a bench trial out of North Andover, Massachusetts, where a police officer is accused of assaulting fellow officers during the service of a 209A protection order. With no jury and no body camera footage, this case continues to hinge on testimony, credibility, and what happened during a matter of seconds inside the ho...

In this episode of CaseXCase, we break down Day 2 of the Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial, a bench trial out of North Andover, Massachusetts, where a police officer is accused of assaulting fellow officers during the service of a 209A protection order. With no jury and no body camera footage, this case continues to hinge on testimony, credibility, and what happened during a matter of seconds inside the ho...