True Crime with Rachel Shannon

On January 13, 2026, just hours after his parents sang "Happy Birthday" to him, 11‑year‑old Clayton Dietz allegedly took a revolver from a gun safe and shot his adoptive father, Douglas, while he slept. Police say the incident began after a Nintendo Switch had been taken away. This video examines the Dietz family life, the timeline of the night of the shooting, allegations from people close to the...

In late November 2014, 3-year-old Brielle Gage was rushed to an ambulance. Her mother initially told first responders Brielle had been roughhousing with siblings and suffered a seizure, but investigators later uncovered a much darker family history. This episode examines the disturbing details of the true crime case of Brielle Gage. If you suspect child abuse, contact the Childhelp National Child...

On October 7, 2022, a young woman appeared on a neighbor's front porch pleading for help, saying she had just escaped her kidnapper who had murdered two of her friends. Update: This case will go into re-trial in October 26, 2026, in Clay County Circuit Court before Judge David Chamberlain, with a pre-trial conference set for October 9, 2026. The case has expanded from kidnapping and rape to includ...

In April 2026, two children — Kai and Ella MacAusland, ages 6 and 7 — were found dead inside their family home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, hours after their mother arrived at a relative’s house hundreds of miles away, bleeding and hysterical. Her account to police that night, and what she’s accused of doing to her children, shocked investigators; some called it the worst case they had ever seen....

When John Hayes called 911 on August 30, 2026, he told the dispatcher, "I don't see her anywhere. She must have just escaped." He says it happened in a split second; the girl couldn't speak, so she couldn't call out, ask for help, or identify herself. For the next 22 hours, hundreds of searchers combed the South Carolina coastline for 5-year-old Saylor Hayes. Once she was found, investigators say...

On August 6, 2026, Cincinnati police found 7-year-old William Evans‑Ellis bound with duct tape inside a closet. For the nine months prior, three adults who called themselves his co-parents isolated him and exchanged texts about plans to harm him. His grandparents noticed concerning behavior, were denied access, consulted an attorney, and hired a private investigator—arriving one day too late. This...

Laura Caron was a fifth-grade teacher and her 11-year-old student was the father of her child. She was deeply embedded in the student's life, and the relationship and paternity were exposed after a Facebook post — for years, nobody knew the child's father was a boy. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December of 2012, 13 month old Poppi Worthington died after being taken into her father's bed in Barrow-in-Furness, England. Within hours, a consultant pediatrician had flagged her injuries as suspicious and contacted children's services. Within days, a senior pathologist told police she believed Poppi had been horrifically assaulted. But then, for almost a year, nothing happened. Evidence was...

This episode examines the case of six-week-old Grayson Luncsford. State officials, family, and friends were reportedly concerned about the mother’s behavior; grandparents searched for her and tried to locate her in person. Neighbors noticed a U-Haul truck parked all day and felt something was off. Grayson’s grandfather sent a text hours before the incident that has been described as a haunting for...

If you have any information regarding Irene Gakwa’s whereabouts, contact the Gillette Police Department: 307-682-5155. This episode examines the disappearance of Irene Gakwa, a Kenyan immigrant who moved to the United States and went missing in early 2021 after meeting a man online. It reviews the timeline, reporting, and available public information from local and national outlets. Learn more abo...

What are your thoughts on Jesse's case? Let's discuss your thoughts and theories down below. Anyone with information regarding Jesse's whereabouts are asked to contact helpusfindjesse@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the evening of June 9, 2026, Sara Gilson received a call from the Owasso Police Department: a youth basketball coach had been caught with one of his students, another coach intervened, and the coach was on the run. That coach was Sara's husband. Sara publicly accused him of being a pedophile in a TikTok video that was viewed over 17 million times. Days later, Sara Gilson was found dead in her h...

Human remains found in Hope were identified as missing Port Moody woman Trina Hunt. Her family has expressed anger and frustration as the murder remains unsolved. Investigators say they continue to explore every possible avenue three months after confirming the homicide. This video covers the identification, the family’s reaction, and the status of the ongoing investigation. UPDATE: Trina Hunt's m...

When Wanda Palmer was viciously attacked with an axe in her own home, investigators quickly hit a dead end. They suspected who was responsible but lacked the evidence to prove it, and the small community resigned itself to never seeing justice. Years later, one morning the truth that had been locked inside Wanda’s head suddenly wasn’t, setting off a roller-coaster investigation that those involved...

On August 31, 2022, 16-year-old Gabriel Davies disappeared after a weekend camping trip with a friend named Justin. Following a police investigation, Gabriel later reappeared but was in poor condition. Around the same time, a 51-year-old man was reported missing and was subsequently found dead in his home. This episode examines the timeline, available evidence, and whether the two cases may be con...

This episode examines the case of Zohreh and Mohammed, compiling reporting and public records from Inside Edition, KOMO News, NBC News, the City of Redmond, BuzzFeed News, Fox26 Houston, The Independent, the Daily Mail, and the New York Post. The video presents the known facts and local reporting, outlines the investigative timeline and developments, and highlights key details reported by multiple...

Coverage of the indictment of a Knoxville woman accused of attempting to hire a hitman in a murder-for-hire plot. UPDATE: Sasser pleaded guilty to using interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire. On September 18, 2024 U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan sentenced her to 100 months (8 years, 4 months) in federal prison, plus 3 years of supervised release and $5,389.31 in...

On Saturday, August 28, 2016, Olga Tsyvk invited Viktoria Nasyrova to her home for a "lash emergency." Viktoria brought a slice of cheesecake; immediately after eating it, Olga lost consciousness and spent three days in the hospital. After her release she discovered she had been robbed, and a police investigation revealed that Viktoria led a secret life marked by lies, deception, and criminal acti...

On the night of April 21, 2017, a father took his 5-year-old son to Disneyland. Security cameras recorded them leaving hours later, but by the next morning the boy was missing. The ensuing search across Southern California lasted more than two months and was accompanied by public records revealing bitter disputes and disturbing allegations. As investigators uncovered more, the case grew darker and...

A further examination of the Rodney Alcala case, focusing on photos released by the Huntington Beach Police Department and the investigation into possible additional victims. Sources referenced include The Killing Game: The True Story of Rodney Alcala (Alan R. Warren) and reporting from the Los Angeles Times, The Mercury News, Orange County Register, and Patch. #RodneyAlcala #TrueCrime #Huntington...

I explore today the disturbing history of Rodney Alcala, a serial offender who infamously appeared on the reality show The Dating Game. This first part of a two-part series details early crimes, subsequent legal proceedings, and the systemic failures that allowed a dangerous individual to evade accountability for years. #TrueCrime #RodneyAlcala #KillingGame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

A tiny baby girl is rushed to the hospital with severe head and body injuries. Doctors suspect foul play due to the extent of her injuries. Her mother claimed the injuries occurred when she put her baby down for a nap and later found her on the floor, suggesting her 2-year-old child was responsible. Investigators uncovered inconsistencies in the mother’s account and behavior, leading to a darker t...

This bizarre true crime mystery examines the disappearance of Robert Hoagland, who vanished from his Connecticut home in July 2013 without a trace. For nearly a decade, his family had no idea what happened to him. Then, in December 2022, police discovered his body in Rock Hill, New York—and uncovered a shocking secret. Hoagland had been living there under the name Richard King, even keeping his re...

For months, Andrea and Nate Shaw were at the center of a tragic story as grieving parents whose 18-month-old twins, Dallas and Tyson, died shortly after receiving routine vaccinations. Their narrative resonated within the anti-vax community, used to argue that vaccines can harm children. However, investigations revealed inconsistencies in the timeline, symptoms, and circumstances surrounding the t...

The Tragic Case of Ingrid Lyne. On April 8th, 2016, Ingrid informed friends she was going on a date with a man named John. When she did not return home to her children, her family grew concerned. This tragic case culminated in the discovery of her decapitated head in a recycling bin. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...