A Million Other Choices

Ever notice how, after a tragedy, the same comments always seem to appear? "We all knew something was off about him." "The signs were there." "Nobody is surprised." So if the warning signs were obvious, why do dangerous men so often go unnoticed, excused, protected, or given endless second chances? In this episode of Let's Talk About Murder, we're looking at the psy...

Everybody knows the name Ted Bundy. But before he became one of America's most infamous serial killers, he was Theodore Robert Cowell. In Part One of this six-part series, we go back to the beginning — Bundy's childhood, his complicated family history, his early relationships, education and ambitions, and the years before his name became synonymous with murder. Over six episodes, we'll...

In 2001, a man placed an advertisement online looking for a willing participant in one of the most disturbing fantasies imaginable. Shockingly, someone answered. This week we're examining the bizarre and deeply unsettling case of Armin Meiwes, a German man whose actions would become known around the world and spark debates about consent, murder, criminal responsibility, and the limits of the l...

When FBI profiler Robert Ressler sat down with John Wayne Gacy, he wasn't looking for a confession—he wanted to understand how one of America's most notorious serial killers thought. In this episode, we break down their remarkable prison interview, examining Gacy's attempts to justify his crimes, shift blame, manipulate the conversation, and control his public image. Along the way, we&...

Mindy Morgenstern, a bright, kind, and ambitious college student whose life was brutally cut short in 2006. When Mindy failed to show up for work, her family knew something was wrong. What followed was a devastating investigation that uncovered a shocking act of violence committed by someone who lived just steps away from her. Through forensic evidence, witness statements, and relentless police wo...

When most people hear the word "autopsy," they immediately think of crime shows, murder investigations, and cold stainless-steel tables. But what actually happens during an autopsy? In this episode of Let's Talk About Murder, we're taking a respectful and educational look inside one of the most important tools in death investigations. We'll explore why autopsies are performed,...

Most people know the names Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Far fewer know the story of Tammy Homolka. Before she became a victim, Tammy was a bright, athletic teenager with her whole life ahead of her. She adored her older sister Karla, trusted her completely, and had no reason to believe that trust would ultimately cost her everything. In this episode, we're focusing on Tammy's story—not...

Austin Pikaart was just 17 years old when his mother, Katie Austin Lee, killed him in their Holland, Michigan apartment one day before his 18th birthday. In this episode, we look at Austin’s case with care: the disturbing claims Katie made, the 911 call, the investigation, the guilty plea, and the devastating question at the centre of it all — how does a parent convince herself that murder is merc...

Lauri Waterman was murdered in November 2004 in the tiny community of Craig, Alaska. Two men would admit their roles in her death. But the most complicated question in the case surrounded someone else entirely: Lauri's 16-year-old daughter, Rachelle. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Today we are talking about something almost everyone has heard in movies and TV shows: “You have the right to remain silent…” But where did the Miranda warning actually come from? What happens if police don’t read you your rights? And do people really understand what those rights actually protect? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising...

Today we are covering one of the most disturbing, heartbreaking, and important cases in Canadian history… the murders committed by Robert Pickton. But this story is about far more than one man. It is about dozens of women who disappeared… many of whom were vulnerable, struggling, marginalized, or simply trying to survive. Women whose families fought desperately to be heard while warning signs were...

On the night of September 29, 1996, 15-year-old Melanie Ethier did what thousands of teenagers had done before her—she walked home after spending the evening with friends. She was dropped off just a short distance from her house in New Liskeard, Ontario. She never arrived. How does someone disappear so close to home without a scream, a struggle, or a single confirmed witness? Support this podcast...

The Alex Murdaugh case wasn’t just about murder — it was about power, control, corruption, and a man who believed the rules didn’t apply to him. In this deep dive, we unravel the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

After some murders, killers do something unexpected. They cover the body. They clean the victim. They pose the scene. They call 911. Sometimes they even express grief or remorse immediately afterward. In forensic psychology, this behavior is often referred to as “undoing” — a disturbing phenomenon where offenders attempt, psychologically or symbolically, to reverse, soften, deny, or emotionally di...

What happened to Jacklyn “Mimi” Torres Garcia? Full breakdown of the Mimi Torres Garcia murder case and Karla Garcia’s involvement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we’re talking about a case that, at first glance, almost feels surreal — like something pulled straight from a script. But this story isn’t fiction. And at the center of it are two young people who should still be here. In 2010, in a quiet community in Costa Mesa, 26-year-old Samuel Herr and 23-year-old Julie Kibuishi became victims of a calculated and deeply disturbing crime committed by so...

Blood spatter analysis has become one of the most recognizable forms of forensic science in modern true crime. But how accurate is it really? In this episode, we’re diving into the science — and controversy — behind blood spatter analysis. We’ll talk about how investigators interpret blood patterns, what different types of stains can potentially reveal, how analysts attempt to reconstruct violent...

Today we’re heading to Prince Edward Island — a place known for quiet roads, close communities… and, in this case, a story that unfolded behind the kind of normal life no one questions until it’s too late. This is the story of Shirley Duguay. She was 32 years old. A mother of five. And at the time of her disappearance in October 1994, she was trying to do something incredibly difficult — start ove...

Tara Calico vanished during what should have been an ordinary bike ride in New Mexico. Months later, a mysterious Polaroid photograph sparked worldwide attention and decades of debate—but did it really depict Tara? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

This is one of those cases that doesn’t just stay in the past… it lingers. It argues back. It refuses to sit quietly in a neat little conclusion. The Bain family murders shocked New Zealand in 1994 — five family members killed inside their own home. The only one left alive? David Bain. What followed was a conviction… then years later, a retrial… and an acquittal that should have settled everything...

When detectives leave a crime scene… someone still has to go back inside. In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden world of crime scene cleanup — the people responsible for cleaning homes, apartments, vehicles, and spaces after murders, suicides, unattended deaths, and traumatic events. And honestly? Most people have no idea what that job actually involves. We’ll explore the physical realit...

Today’s case isn’t just about what happened… it’s about why it happened—and how the law decides the difference. In the Northwest Territories, the case of Cameron Sayine raises difficult questions about intent, alcohol, and the legal concept of provocation. Because not every act of violence is treated the same under the law. And sometimes… the line between murder and something else isn’t as clear a...

Julie Dart was a young woman with her whole life ahead of her when she vanished without a trace after finishing work. For weeks, her family searched for answers, hoping she would come home. Instead, investigators uncovered a case that would expose the calculated crimes of Michael Sams. While Sams would later become widely known for another abduction, Julie's story is often overshadowed despite...

Today’s case is one of the most unusual I’ve ever covered—and honestly, one that sounds almost too strange to be true. In May of 2015, Martin Duram was found shot to death inside his home in Sand Lake, Michigan. His wife, Glenna Duram, was discovered nearby with a gunshot wound to the head… still alive. At first glance, it looked like a tragic murder-suicide attempt. But almost immediately… things...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most uncomfortable and fascinating corners of true crime psychology — the women who idolize, marry, defend, and obsess over violent killers. From Ted Bundy receiving love letters during trial… to Richard Ramirez attracting devoted fans despite openly describing horrific crimes… to Charles Manson’s lasting influence decades later… this phenomenon has ex...