Luminol on the Wall

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...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the final part of the Lucy Letby case.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the gruesome murders of multiple infants. In the quiet halls of a neonatal ward in northwest England, parents placed their newborns in the hands of someone they believed was there to protect them — a kind-faced nurse who seemed to genuinely care. The hospital lights glowed softly through long night shifts, the steady beeping of monitors marking tiny heartb...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case of disturbed individuals seemingly influenced by metal music in the early 90's. In 1995, It was just another summer evening in Arroyo Grande, California. At 15, Elyse Pahler seemed like a typical high school freshman—quiet, creative, with dreams she hadn’t yet voiced. She lived in a small town, where coming of age usually meant late nights with...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss an unsolved case from 2008.It was a calm summer night in Kearney, Nebraska. Most people were winding down or already asleep. At the edge of town sat a small trailer where 21-year-old Kelcey Fike lived with her boyfriend. She’d recently started working night shifts, was getting used to a new routine, and talked often about her plans for the future. But in t...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a tale of betrayal involving a person who was noted by many to have been a very kind, inclusive and witty person. That person was Aaron Davis. Aaron Davis was 21 years old—a recent college graduate with a political science degree, full of ambition and plans for the future. He was making his way across the South, stopping briefly in Georgia before heading t...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case motivated by greed. Keith and Darlene Gentry seemed to have it all—a happy family, a new home, and three young boys. But behind closed doors, financial stress and marital tension were mounting. Then one November morning, Darlene called 911 with a chilling report: her husband was gravely injured, their back door stood open, and his guns were missing....

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Liese Dodd, 22-year-old Liese Dodd was weeks away from becoming a mother when her future was stolen in a crime that horrified the Alton community. This is a story of love, loss, and a brutal crime that left a town searching for answers. Case sources: thetelegraph.com firstalert4.com .  people.com toofab.com independent.co.uk thetelegraph.com . peopl...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a murder with the main motive being greed. It centers on Ted Ammon, who was a generous financier and respected philanthropist, known for his sharp mind and big heart. His life took a dramatic turn when he met Generosa Rand, a fiery real estate agent with artistic ambitions. Their whirlwind romance led to marriage, adopted children, and a lavish East Hampto...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss part 2 of the Darlie Routier case.

This week Becky and Bevy discuss part 1 of the Darlie Routier case. In the quiet hours of a June night in 1996, a frantic 911 call shattered the calm of a suburban Texas home. A young mother, bloodied and panicked, claimed an intruder had attacked her and her children. What followed was one of the most controversial and emotionally charged criminal cases in modern American history—marked by confli...

This week Becky and Bevy discuss the disappearance of Lea Porter. Lea Porter was a 19-year-old from Cotopaxi, Colorado, known for her outgoing personality and deep bond with her brother Maxx. After struggling with college and falling into a cycle of addiction, she moved to Westminster, Colorado, reportedly after her boyfriend entered rehab. Seeking stability, she reconnected with a former high sch...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Fahim Saleh, In July 2020, tech entrepreneur Fahim praised as a visionary in the ride-hailing industry was found brutally murdered inside his luxury Manhattan apartment. Known for his charm, hustle, and business ventures spanning from Bangladesh to Nigeria, Fahim seemed untouchable in the high-stakes world of startups. But behind the success was a t...

Today on LOTW Becky discusses the Murder of Donna Sue Hyatt, In July 1987, 38-year-old Donna Sue Hyatt was brutally murdered in her Carlsbad, New Mexico home—a crime that shocked the small desert town. Despite witness descriptions of a strange man seen with Donna hours before her death and meticulous evidence collection, the case went cold for decades. It wasn’t until 2023, through advanced DNA te...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the deaths of Martin Brown and Brian Howe. In 1968, the quiet streets of Newcastle were shattered by a series of shocking murders. But what stunned the world even more wasn’t just the crime, it was the killer. At only 11 years old, Mary Bell became one of Britain’s youngest murderers, strangling two young boys in cold blood. In this episode, we dive deep into M...