Criminal

In this episode, you will learn about the terrible motivation behind this crime—namely, Bart Halderson's attempt to expose Chandler's entire life as a fantasy, from college to his job at American Family Insurance and his dream job at SpaceX. You will also learn about the crucial role played by Chandler's girlfriend, Cat, who unknowingly provided vital clues in the form of Snapchat location data th...

On March 1, 2023, the tranquility of the small town of Cocoa, Florida, was shattered by one of the most brutal crimes ever committed in the area. Dominico Claude Gigante, a man with a history of violence and cruelty toward animals, shot and killed four members of his own family—including his 15-year-old daughter, Kiara Turwilliger. That night, two young children witnessed an unimaginable nightmare...

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Damian Bendal, a man whose calm confession—“I’ve killed four people”—shocked the quiet town of Kilamarsh, England. What began as a small-town romance turned into one of the most disturbing crimes in modern British history. Four innocent lives were taken in one night — Terry Harris, her children John Paul and Lacey, and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent...

🕯️ Fayetteville, North Carolina. An Air Force captain. A marriage in trouble. A winter night. On December 17, 2000, Captain Marty Theer stopped with his wife after a holiday party. Moments later, gunfire rang out in the parking lot. By dawn, Marty was dead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

In 1994, New Zealand was shaken by one of its most haunting crimes — the Bane family murders. Five members of one family were found dead, and the only survivor, 22-year-old David Bane, was accused of killing them all. What followed was not just a murder trial, but a decades-long national obsession. From eerie computer messages to a mysteriously burned-down house, every twist made the truth harder...

On Christmas morning of 1987, the quiet town of Russellville, Arkansas, was shattered by a horror beyond imagination. Ronald Gene Simmons — a former Air Force sergeant and father of 14 — methodically murdered his entire family, one by one, over the course of a week. The victims included his wife, children, grandchildren, and even an infant. What drove a man once respected by his neighbors to turn...

To the outside world, Allan and Clodagh Hawe were the image of perfection — respected teachers, loving parents, and pillars of their Irish community. But on the morning of August 29, 2016, everything changed. Inside their quiet home in County Cavan, police uncovered a horrifying scene: Clodagh and her three sons — Liam, Niall, and Ryan — brutally murdered by the very man who was supposed to protec...

This case shook America in 2008. A young mother named Casey Anthony was accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter, Kaylee Anthony — yet she was acquitted by the court despite overwhelming evidence. Chloroform in the trunk of the car, a search for “how to make chloroform” on her laptop, and a foul odor in the family car were just some of the pieces of a dark puzzle that was never completed. Th...

On a summer night in 1989, the world was shocked by the brutal murder of wealthy couple Jose and Kitty Menendez in their luxurious Beverly Hills home. In an instant, this perfect family turned into a horrific tragedy. But what was even more shocking was the perpetrators—their own two children, Lyle and Eric. For years, society believed their motive was simply money and freedom, but new facts revea...

Between 1990 and 1994, a quiet manager at Taco Bell was hiding a horrifying secret. Henry Louis Wallace — later known as “Bad Henry” — terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, by brutally murdering at least 11 women he personally knew. For years, police failed to connect the dots, allowing one of America’s most dangerous serial killers to move freely among his victims. Become a supporter of this podc...

On January 23, 2019, the quiet town of Sebring, Florida became the scene of one of the most horrifying mass murders in the state’s history. Zephen Xaver, a 21-year-old man wearing a ballistic vest, walked into SunTrust Bank and executed five innocent women in cold blood. He then calmly called 911 to confess — even firing again while still on the phone. Investigators later learned that Xaver wasn’t...

It began with a picture-perfect family — Amarjit Chohan, his wife Nancy, their two little boys, and her mother. They had everything: love, success, and a thriving £5 million business. But within days, they vanished without a trace. Behind this disappearance stood Kenneth Regan, an ex-convict whose greed and deception would lead to one of the most chilling family murders in UK history. In this epis...

The brutal murders of Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty “Libby” German (14) in Delphi, Indiana shocked the world. From Libby’s chilling Snapchat photo to the haunting “Down the Hill” audio, this case became one of America’s darkest mysteries. Over the years, suspicion fell on local man Ronald Logan, online predator Keegan Kline, and finally Richard Allen—a seemingly ordinary CVS employee. But is A...

The 2003 Matsumoto family murder case in Fukuoka, Japan, was no ordinary tragedy. Four members of a seemingly perfect family were found brutally murdered, leaving a deep wound in Japanese society. Shocking facts emerged: the perpetrators were not local gangsters, but three international students from China who had originally come to Japan to study. From bloodstains, evidence such as handcuffs, to...

The David Camm case is one of the most complicated true crime stories in American history. A former police officer, accused of murdering his wife and two children, faced three trials over a span of 13 years. From bloodstain evidence, suspicious phone calls, to prosecutors accused of hiding DNA facts, this case is full of plot twists that have divided the public: is David really the perpetrator, or...

In Fresno, California, in 2004, the world was shaken by one of the most horrific cases in American history. Marcus Wesson, a father known as the Vampire King of Fresno, was not only a predator, but also the leader of a cult that controlled his family under the guise of religion. This case marked a dark tragedy: nine children and teenagers, including his own two daughters, were found dead in the ba...

When police conducted a welfare check at the Guy family home, they never expected to uncover one of the most gruesome parricide cases in history: a blood-soaked house, dismembered bodies, and a head left boiling in a pot. All evidence pointed to Joel Guy Jr., a son who had been supported all his life—only to repay his parents’ love with unimaginable cruelty. In this episode, you’ll learn how Joel...

On the night of December 11–12, 2003, a silent 911 call led police to a holiday scene turned horrific: Rick (46) and Susie (45) Wamsley found murdered in their Mansfield home amid Christmas decorations and wrapped presents. What looked like a robbery quickly unraveled — nearly six figures in cash remained untouched, no clear sign of forced entry, and shocking forensic traces changed the investigat...

In this episode, we discuss three criminal cases that are both terrifying and courageous. Starting with the extraordinary story of Janette Tamayo, a 9-year-old girl who was kidnapped and managed to save herself with remarkable ingenuity. Then, the horrific tragedy of Lauren Giddings, who was murdered by her own neighbor, Steven McDaniel—a law student with an unexpected dark side. And finally, the...

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What should have been a normal morning turned into a nightmare for a 10-year-old boy in Yukon, Oklahoma. He came out of his room and found his father, mother, and three older siblings dead in a pool of blood. He was the only survivor. Behind the façade of an “All-American” family that appeared happy and perfect, a horrific tragedy was hidden: Jonathan Candy, a father and husband known for his kind...

Saltanat Nanova is a renowned astrologer from Kazakhstan whose life appears perfect—beautiful, successful, and loved by many. However, behind the scenes, she is trapped in a toxic marriage with Quand Bishay, a wealthy, powerful former economy minister with a dark past. From a romance full of promise to brutal violence, their marriage ended in one of the most brutal and shocking murder cases in the...

This episode dives into the chilling case of Jessica Chambers, a 19-year-old cheerleader from Mississippi who, in December 2014, was found with 93% of her body burned alive. Barely able to speak, she whispered what sounded like “Eric” or “Derek,” sparking one of the most haunting investigations in recent U.S. true crime history. Despite strong suspicion and shifting alibis, all eyes turned to Quin...

When Miami police arrived at a luxury apartment in April 2022, they found Courtney Clenney covered in blood, cradling her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, who was dying from a stab wound. On the outside, the couple seemed perfect: a glamorous lifestyle, millions of Instagram followers, and a fortune made through OnlyFans. But behind the pretty photos and affectionate videos, their relationship was f...

This episode reveals the story of Lawrence "Larry" Whitmore, a lonely oil billionaire, and Caleb Doyle, a young model with a charming smile who hides a dark secret. The story begins with a meeting on social media that evolves into a lavish wedding in Napa Valley, California. For Larry, it was the end of his loneliness, but for Caleb, it was merely a deal made for survival. In this episode, you’ll...