Criminal

In this episode, we dive into the brutal murder case that shocked the entertainment world in 1980, when Dorothy Stratten—Playboy’s beautiful and talented Playmate of the Year—was found naked and dead in her West Los Angeles home alongside her husband, Paul Snider. Compelling details include a tragic love triangle involving Hollywood director Peter Bogdanovich. Dorothy fell in love with Bogdanovich...

In this episode, we delve into the murder case of Michelle Nice, a Filipino mother of three who was found dead inside a Toyota Land Cruiser stuck in a frozen river, with the engine still running and blood on the steering wheel. Initially appearing to be a tragic accident, bloodstains, mismatched footprints, and evidence of blood cleanup in the garage of their luxurious home revealed that this was...

In this episode, we uncover the shocking murder case of Ana Repkina, a 26-year-old Russian woman who came to the United States to build a new life with her boyfriend, Will Hargrove. Unique and intriguing facts include the discovery of her body in a remote forest area near Elhorn, Oregon, in April 2017, with precise gunshot wounds and signs of a premeditated murder; the use of the victim's bank car...

In this episode, we delve into a horrifying family murder case in Huntington Beach, California, where the body of Barbara Ann Mullenix, a 56-year-old woman obsessed with control, was found wrapped in sheets and duct tape in Newport Beach harbor in September 2006, after being identified through the serial number of her breast implant. Shocking unique facts include how her own daughter, Rachel Mulle...

In this episode, we uncover a terrifying serial murder case in Long Island, where four women—Maurine Brainard Barnes, Melissa Bartelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costelo—were found buried symmetrically at Gilgo Beach in December 2010, after disappearing for years without serious investigation. Shocking unique facts include how the perpetrator, architect Rex Heuerman, used online platforms to targ...

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of Lori Leonard's disappearance, a 33-year-old single mother who was responsible and lived a quiet life in Titenango, New York, vanishing in May 2005 while heading out to buy baseball tickets as a surprise for her children. Unique and intriguing facts include the discovery of her body wrapped in fabric and locked inside a metal box in the Champlin Canal t...

In this episode, we uncover two of the most brutal family murder cases in American history. The first case takes us to Thanksgiving 2017 in Virginia, where Christopher Gattis shot and killed his wife Janet, his daughter Candace, and her boyfriend Andrew. Unique evidence emerged from digital traces: Google searches about self-defense before the killings, phone GPS placing all victims in the same ro...

In this episode, we uncover the brutal murder of Margaret Barbara—a brilliant accountant who transformed Candor Diamonds from a small business into a billion-dollar company. But behind that success lay shocking secrets: a massive Ponzi scheme, forged invoices, fake bank loans, and a hidden affair with her coworker Jenny Sue Chin. When the FBI began investigating, Margaret was kidnapped, shot in th...

In this episode, we break down the brutal 1992 murder of Sara Tokars—a mother who was shot in the head in front of her two children after uncovering the dark secrets of her husband, Fred Tokars, a well-known attorney. Shocking details emerge, including how Sara secretly hired a private investigator to prove Fred’s affair with a stripper, and her discovery of confidential documents exposing money-l...

In this episode, we dive into two of the most dramatic fugitive chases in America. The first case is Christopher Potts, a wealthy young man who drove drunk and caused a fatal crash on Interstate 275 in 2012, killing his childhood friend William Angel before fleeing to Spain. Unique details—such as how Potts managed to remove his electronic monitoring bracelet during a doctor’s visit, and his arres...

On December 29, 2017. Two plumbers in Oshawa, Ontario make a horrifying discovery in a clogged drain—human remains. When police knock on the basement apartment door, the man who answers immediately confesses: "It's a body. The rest of her is in my freezer." Inside Adam Strong's apartment, investigators find the dismembered remains of 18-year-old Rori Hache. But that's not all. Hidden in his apartm...

The murder case of hotel heir Ben Novack Jr. is one of the most shocking stories of greed, sex, and betrayal in America's wealthy elite. Found bound and beaten to death in a New York hotel in 2009—just months after his mother Bernice was also murdered—Ben’s death unraveled a dark conspiracy led by his own wife, Narcy Novack. With motives rooted in financial desperation, sexual secrets, and a prenu...

This episode reveals the shocking case of the murder of Marla Tabb, the wife of a pastor, in the small town of Troop, Texas, in the summer of 2002. Marla and her husband, Pastor Michael Tabb, appeared to be the ideal couple, but their facade of perfection was shattered when Michael found Marla beaten to death in their bedroom. The initial investigation focused on robbery, but a unique fact was rev...

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Mike and Angela Dixiano in Anchorage, Alaska, who seemed to live a luxurious life with a big house, fancy cars, and endless parties. However, behind that perfect facade lies a dark secret: Mike, who worked as an addiction counselor, was actually a master con artist who stole millions of dollars from a vulnerable client named Sam, while Angela, a f...

This episode delves into the dramatic true story of Charlotte Lindstrom, a Swedish socialite, and her lover, Stephen Spellaveiro, one of Australia's biggest drug lords. Their story begins with blind love that leads to large-scale criminal operations and a double murder conspiracy. It all started when firefighters accidentally discovered Spellaveiro's clandestine $127 million ecstasy lab. With incr...

This is the story of how a six-month police investigation brought down a cocaine empire operating right in the heart of Greater Manchester. It's a tale of three men, fourteen kilograms of cocaine, and the lavish lifestyle that ultimately led to their downfall. This is the case of Keiron Leonard and his gang. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/sup...

This episode examines two family murder cases that reveal how greed can destroy multiple generations at once. The first case takes us to Pendleton, South Carolina, on Halloween 2015, when four members of the Scott–Valardi family were found dead. Amy Valardi and her husband, Ross, became the primary suspects, allegedly murdering Amy’s mother, stepfather, biological grandmother, and step-grandmother...

This episode reveals two true stories that shook Arkansas in 2025—two different tragedies, yet both born from the darkness of the human soul. First, the Jennings Family Massacre in Bryant, where Jared Mitchell shot and killed his mother, stepfather, and sister in a shocking and brutal attack. Three young children survived to bear silent witness to their family's tragedy. Although Jared had a histo...

This episode explores two family tragedies that shook the world of true crime: Ronald Clark O’Brien, the infamous “Candyman,” who on Halloween 1974 poisoned his own son for insurance money — a case that forever changed the way people view trick-or-treating. Even more shocking: he also gave the poisoned candy to four other children, and his phone call to the insurance company the very next morning...

Two tragedies on two continents, yet they share a similar pattern: trust that turns into unimaginable violence. In 2019, Keely Bunker was found dead after being murdered by her childhood friend, Wesley Street. With over 100 wounds, an alibi that changed four times, and attempts to twist the facts with a “rough sex” defense, this case was not only horrific but also historic. Street's tactics ultima...

Two true stories that reveal the darkest side of love and obsession. In 2011, Channon Starbucks was found dead in Deer Park, Washington, her body arranged in a humiliating manner to divert suspicion. Her ex-husband, Klay Starbucks, attempted to cover up his crime by sending messages from the victim's cell phone and deleting a 14-second recording of the 911 call. However, a small detail—DNA traces...

On a quiet night in September 2009, a family in Beason, Illinois—the G family—was brutally murdered in their own home. Within hours, six lives were shattered, and a young child became the sole surviving witness to the tragedy that shook the entire town. Police discovered a crime scene so gruesome it left even veteran investigators shaken, with evidence pointing to an unexpected suspect: the family...

On the night of May 3, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's vacation apartment in Portugal, sparking a global search fraught with controversy. Her parents, Jerry and Kate McCann, were accused of negligence for leaving  Maddie and her twins while they dined nearby—a decision that sparked public outrage. This episode will peel back the layers of the scandal: from Eddie...

In the early hours of December 9, 2022, Matthew Ecker called 911 from the apartment of Alexandra “Alex” Pennig, a nurse he referred to as a friend—but who was actually his secret lover for two years. Matthew, a married man and father of four, insisted that Alex, known for her kind-hearted and caring nature, had taken her own life with his gun. However, Matthew's story began to unravel when detecti...

In this episode, you will learn how a father became a national fugitive, how warning signs were ignored by the courts and the community, and how war trauma and mental illness can lead to unimaginable tragedy. We also discuss the connection between the Decker case and the horrific case of Emanuel Harrow, two tragedies that highlight the darkest side of family and the failure of child protection. Be...