Criminal

On September 21, 1996, 15-year-old Danielle “Danni” Houchins went for a walk in Belgrade, Montana—and never came home. Her body was found hours later in a shallow canal, showing signs of sexual assault and drowning. Although DNA was collected at the crime scene, investigators hit a dead end, and the case went cold for nearly three decades—becoming one of Montana’s most haunting unsolved crimes. In...

On November 21, 1974, two bombs exploded at two popular pubs in Birmingham, England—the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town—killing 21 people and injuring 182 others. Six Irish men living in Birmingham were arrested shortly afterward: Paddy Hill, Hugh Callaghan, Richard McIlkenny, Gerry Hunter, Billy Power, and John Walker. Four of them signed confessions under pressure and violence during po...

On March 31, 1995, Selena Quintanilla—known as the “Queen of Tejano” and a Mexican-American cultural icon—was murdered by her number one fan, Yolanda Saldívar, who was later found to have embezzled money from Selena’s fan club and boutique stores. This episode dives into the shocking details of a deep friendship that turned deadly at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, the gunshot that ended Selena’s...

In Colorado 2018, bright‑future bride‑to‑be Kelsey Berreth was abducted and murdered—shocking the entire state. Unique twists include the killer’s ex‑girlfriend suddenly showing up to wipe away blood and erase crime‑scene evidence to protect her former lover, revealing a blind loyalty that ensnared her in the crime. In this episode, you’ll learn how detectives exposed the unexpected “accessory wit...

In 1990 in Florida, a series of horrific killings shook the town as young college students became brutal victims. The perpetrator, Danny Rolling, didn’t just murder his victims—he displayed their bodies in gruesome fashion, carving symbols and arranging them in bizarre poses. Unique elements—like newspaper mantra scraps found at the scenes, an accidental fingerprint left behind, and eyewitness tes...

In 1990 in California (though many victims were found along the Pacific Coast Highway, Randy Steven Kraft was also active in Florida), a series of horrifying murders struck young, ambitious college students. The victims—typically male students—were abducted, brutally killed, and then posed in bizarre scenes before their bodies were abandoned. Unique details like Kraft’s “candy wrapper” notes—his c...

Bianca Devins was a 17-year-old teenager who was active on social media and well-known within online communities. But her life came to a tragic end in July 2019 after she was murdered by a man she had met online and had a complicated relationship with. This heartbreaking incident not only shocked her family and friends but also gained national attention when the perpetrator coldly uploaded photos...

In 1996, Christopher Tapp was framed and coerced into confessing as the perpetrator of the murder and rape of Angie Dodge, the victim found dead in her apartment. Although the DNA evidence at the crime scene never matched Tapp, he nonetheless spent 20 years behind bars before a defense using genetic genealogy revealed the true facts. Uniquely, genetic material from a cigarette butt at the scene ul...

In 1998, a small Wyoming town was shaken by the savage murder of 21‑year‑old Matthew Shepard, a promising young gay man ambushed, tortured, and left tied to a fence in freezing temperatures. Unique details—Matthew’s fight for survival over 18 harrowing hours, the discovery of his personal journal in the snow, and the eventual capture of perpetrators Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney—highlight t...

In 1996, New York City was rocked by the brutal slaying of successful businessman Howard Pilmar, found dead at his own workplace. Unique clues—bloodstains hidden beneath a glass desk, tampered CCTV footage, and cryptic threat letters—ensnared investigators in a complex web that spanned over two decades. Public outcry drove law enforcement to adopt cutting‑edge forensic tools—from advanced DNA prof...

On the night of February 1, 2025, a house on Northwest 65th Street in Kansas City turns into a killing field when Armando Navaro Jr, an ex-boyfriend, gunned down three generations of women-Jody Hopus (49), her daughter Haley (24), and grandmother Sher Duncan (73). Unique: the only surviving witness reveals the sequence of shots and the perpetrator's attempt to change weapons when he ran out of bul...

In this episode, we uncover the story of Joseph Paul Franklin-a racial extremist who terrorized America in the 1970-80s with a series of hate murders. Unique facts such as his diverse targets (from Jews to public figures), modus operandi of switching identities, and the sophistication of his plan will be unraveled. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152...

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying 2019 Florida murder spree—beginning with a kind-hearted woman and, within 24 hours, a second victim subjected to even greater brutality. Unique details like the killer’s victim-selection pattern and the terror-filled phone messages he left will be thoroughly explored. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/s...

In this episode, we dissect the story of Richard Ramirez—known as the “Night Stalker”—who terrorized Los Angeles from 1984 to 1985 with a series of random murders, rapes, and torture. Unique details such as his Idiolex shoe prints, satanic symbols left at crime scenes, and the bravery of the CSI team using footprints and fingerprints to trap him will be covered in depth. Become a supporter of this...

In this episode, we trace the brutal trail of Andrew Cunanan—the man behind at least five murders over three months in 1997, including fashion icon Gianni Versace. Unique details such as the largest international manhunt since the 1960s, Cunanan’s ability to blend into San Francisco and Miami high society, and the mysterious “blackouts” that hid his true motives are explored in depth. We also unpa...

Albert DeSalvo is widely known as the prime suspect behind the “Boston Strangler” series of murders that shook Boston in the early 1960s. Numerous women were found dead in their homes with clear signs of strangulation—sparking a wave of terror across the city. Yet DeSalvo’s own confession was riddled with contradictions, and to this day doubts remain about the extent of his involvement. Rather tha...

In this episode, we delve into the dark life of Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer—an American serial killer and sex offender who shocked the world. From 1978 to 1991, Dahmer murdered 17 men using horrifying methods: from necrophilia and cannibalism to preserving victims’ body parts such as skulls. Another disturbing fact is that, despite being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, schizotypal person...

In this episode, we unveil the story of Tommy Lynn Sells—known as the “Coast to Coast Killer”—whose terror spanned from one shore of America to the other. Unique insights such as his traumatic childhood, his random victim patterns, and chilling eyewitness interviews describing this ghostly murderer are all explored in depth. You’ll also hear how investigators tied Sells to his crimes through unexp...

In November 2014, Mexico City was shaken when a torso and scattered limb fragments—stripped of fingers—were discovered across the city. Witnesses reported seeing Alejandra Lafuente wielding a hammer, and forensic DNA confirmed that all remains belonged to a single victim. We’ll unpack chilling details like the missing fingerprints, the meticulous crime scene, and how blood evidence revealed a calc...

The fact that even the children weren’t spared shows how deeply broken and dangerous these two were. May every victim be remembered — and may we never stop asking how monsters like this slipped through the cracks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

In this episode, we unravel the mysterious Rose Petal Murder—the brutal killing of Greg de Villers, whose body was found strewn with rose petals in San Diego. Unique details such as fentanyl traces, stolen text messages, and Kristin Rossum’s jealousy motive are explored in depth alongside eyewitness interviews and excerpts from the perpetrator’s personal notes. In this episode, you will learn how...

On August 31, 2016, Kala Brown and Charles “Chase” Carver vanished without a trace after moving in together. Three months later, police made a chilling discovery: Kala was found chained inside a metal container on Todd Kohlhepp’s remote property in South Carolina. The same man was later linked to the infamous 2003 “Superbike Murders.” This episode uncovers disturbing details like Kohlhepp’s homema...

On November 28, 2020, the social media world was shaken by the disappearance of Alexis Sharkey, an Instagram influencer with over 80,000 followers. Just days after celebrating Thanksgiving, Alexis vanished without a trace—only for her body to be found naked by the side of a road in Houston. Beneath the glamorous life she shared online was a hidden world of marital pressure, emotional abuse, and ri...

We discuss the direct testimony of Cassie and the security guard at the hotel where security video documented Diddy abusing Cassie. But now we know the context. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

On July 5, 2003, young bartender Sandee Rozzo was gunned down in the garage of her Florida townhouse shortly after returning from work. Behind this chilling crime was a deadly conspiracy orchestrated by her abusive ex-boyfriend, Timothy "Tracey" Humphrey. The shocking twist? The actual killer was his new wife, Ashley, whom he had married just two days earlier. Manipulation, violence, and blind dev...