The Murder Diaries

Sid Vicious became the face of punk rock rebellion, but behind the chaos was a shy kid whose rise to fame quickly spiraled into addiction, violence, and tragedy. We look back at his unlikely path into the Sex Pistols, his volatile relationship with Nancy Spungen, the mystery surrounding her murder, and Sid’s fatal overdose at just 21 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

In July of 2018, 25-year-old Danniella Vian met up with friends in Mobile, Alabama, excited to celebrate buying her first car. Later that night, Danniella realized that she’d lost her cell phone. One of the friends she’d met that night returned to the previous bar to look for Danniella’s phone, believing she was following him in her own car, but she never arrived. Ten months later, Danniella’s car...

A mysterious hiker known only as “Mostly Harmless” was found dead in a tent along the Florida Trail with no identification, but plenty of clues. We discuss Netflix’s They Called Him Mostly Harmless, the online community determined to uncover his identity, and the complicated truth that emerged once they finally learned who he was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising Hollywood star with a promising career ahead of her when her life was cut tragically short at just 21 years old. We're joined by Chrissy from Residue podcast as we look back at Rebecca’s life and career, the obsessive stalking that led to her murder, and how her death exposed frightening gaps in privacy and stalking laws and ultimately helped change them. If you or s...

She was vibrant, talented, and deeply loved—a young woman building a life full of promise in northern New Jersey. But after a night out with friends in the summer of 1990, Lisa McBride vanished from her own home without a trace. What investigators found in the hours and months that followed pointed to something far more sinister than a simple disappearance. In this episode, we unravel the haunting...

Next week, fear not, we will be discussing They Called Him Mostly Harmless as promised in our last DocuFiles episode. In this rewind... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Morrison became one of the most iconic frontmen in rock history, captivating audiences with his poetry, charisma, and unpredictable performances. His story is a fascinating look at fame, artistic rebellion, and the self-destructive excesses that made him one of music's most enduring legends. EpisodeTRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Naya RiveraAudioJul 06, 202628m 17s Naya Rivera was one of Glee's brightest st...

Imagine achieving your childhood dream, putting your middle school and high school bullies to shame. That’s exactly what Bridget Shiel did when she became a model at the age of 19. However, Bridget’s modeling career came to an end not long after it started when she was viciously gunned down in an Atlanta park. Originally released on 11/4/2021, we're bringing this episode back for a special re-rele...

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In honor of the anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death on 8/31, we are rewinding her episode from last year. May she forever rest in peace. Paige & Natalie unpack Princess Diana’s rise, her complicated marriage, and the media frenzy that shaped her life. They explore how Diana rewrote the rules of royalty and why her legacy still resonates decades later. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

In early September 2025, police were called to an impound lot in Hollywood, California. The staff reported a horrible stench coming from a black Tesla that had been on the lot for three days. When officers opened the front trunk of the Tesla, they found the decomposing and dismembered remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Shortly after, investigators learned that the Tesla belonged to 20...

Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare explores the rise of a controversial wilderness program that claimed to transform troubled teens through survival and discipline. It's a disturbing look at the unchecked power of the troubled teen industry, the blurred line between treatment and abuse, and the survivors still seeking accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janis Joplin became one of the defining voices of the 1960s, turning pain, vulnerability, and raw emotion into some of rock's most iconic performances. Her story is a heartbreaking examination of fame, self-worth, addiction, and how one extraordinary talent became one of music's greatest tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heidi Planck, a 38-year-old finance professional and mother, disappeared after attending her son’s football game in October 2021, sparking concern due to disabled location tracking on her devices and unusual behavior. Days after her disappearance, her dog would be found wandering around the 28th floor of a downtown-L.A. high rise building. Was this an important clue about what might have happened...

Before "catfishing" became part of our everyday vocabulary, Manti Te'o found himself at the center of one of the internet's most unbelievable hoaxes. Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist explores the bizarre true story of deception, media frenzy, and how a fake online romance nearly derailed the life and career of one of college football's biggest stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Heath Ledger left behind a body of work that continues to inspire actors and audiences alike, despite a career that lasted barely a decade. His story is a heartbreaking look at immense talent, creative passion, and the enduring legacy of an artist whose life ended long before his potential was fully realized. EpisodeTRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Naya RiveraAudioJul 06, 202628m 17s Naya Rivera was one of Glee'...

Early in the morning on April 2nd, 2019, a 911 call was placed from a San Francisco apartment. When responders arrived, they found 35-year-old Jessica Alva in serious condition. They were told by her boyfriend that he’d found her hanging and that she’d attempted suicide. Four days later, with her mother and siblings by her side, Jessica died in the hospital. Investigators ruled her death a suicide...

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A pregnant girl is found murdered in the crawl space of an abandoned house—a place known for devil worship. 36 years later, Brandy Hutchins’ family is still waiting for justice. Anyone with information about the murder of Brandy Hutchins can call the Johnson County Sheriff’s Crime Tips hotline at 479-705-8477 Brandy Hutchins: The Disposable Child Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/p/Brandy-H...

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On May 24th, 2004, Oakey “Al” Kite missed work without notifying anyone at the office—something he’d never done before. Known as “Al” by everyone he knew, he was punctual to a fault. When co-workers and police went to his Aurora, Colorado, townhome to check in on him, what they found was like something out of a horror movie. Al had been brutally beaten and tortured, and the killer had nearly decap...

The Price of Glee explores the tragedies, scandals, and behind-the-scenes struggles that left many fans questioning what was really happening off camera. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: 3NUR04RVIJWGX6AW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Carpenter had one of the most recognizable voices of the 1970s, but behind the success was a private battle few people truly understood. Her story is a heartbreaking look at fame, perfectionism, and the devastating toll of an illness that changed the conversation around eating disorders forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices