Highly Suspicious

Everyone knows the name Black Dahlia—but far fewer know the story of Elizabeth Short. In January 1947, the murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short shocked Los Angeles and quickly became one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history. Decades later, the mystery continues to captivate investigators, authors, and true crime enthusiasts alike. In this episode of Highly Suspicious, Bri walks...

A tragic accident. A shocking death. And questions that still divide people more than a decade later. This week on Highly Suspicious, we're diving into the mysterious deaths connected to the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. First, we'll discuss the devastating fall of 6-year-old Max Shacknai, whose injuries left investigators searching for answers. Just days later, Max's father's girlfri...

Israel Keyes is one of the most baffling serial killers in modern history—and the three murders he's known to have committed may be only the beginning. In Part 2 of our Israel Keyes series, we explore the victims investigators suspect may be connected to him, the countless miles he traveled across the United States, and the disturbing possibility that his true victim count may never be known. Unli...

In Part 1 of our deep dive into Israel Keyes, we explore the early life, disturbing behavior, and calculated planning behind one of the most methodical serial killers in modern true crime history. Known for burying “murder kits” across the country years in advance, Keyes avoided patterns, chose victims at random, and left investigators struggling to connect his crimes. In this episode, Bri breaks...

In this episode of Highly Suspicious, Bri and Skip cover the mysterious disappearance of Brian Shaffer, the Ohio State medical student who vanished after a night out in Columbus, Ohio in 2006. Captured on surveillance footage entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, Brian was never seen leaving — creating one of the most baffling unsolved missing persons cases in true crime history. We break down the timel...

On this episode of Highly Suspicious Bri and Skip discuss the most disturbing family animation cases in recent history … the story of the Watts Family. What began as a seemingly perfect life quickly unraveled into something far darker. We walk through the timeline of events leading up to the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two daughters, the chilling media appearances, and the shocking trut...