DEADLY TRUTHS

Two husbands dead by mysterious poisoning. A teenage daughter nearly killed and framed for murder. At the center stands Stacey Castor, a mother who would do anything to escape justice. This episode unpacks the shocking antifreeze murders, the fake confession letter, and the courtroom battle that finally exposed one of New York’s most disturbing family killers. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

In May 1989, two-year-old Ethan Dawson vanished from a crowded playground — no scream, no struggle, no trace. Months later, another child disappeared in the same place. Was this coincidence… or a calculated predator at work? This episode uncovers the chilling mystery, the red-ball lure, and the investigation that changed a city’s sense of safety forever. Listen now to step back into the day everyt...

A mother vanishes from a house filled with surveillance cameras — yet the crucial footage is mysteriously deleted. This episode uncovers the chilling true crime story of Nique Leili and the digital trail that exposed her husband Matthew Leili. From hidden recordings to courtroom revelations, discover how technology solved a murder meant to be invisible. Listen now to uncover the truth. Become a su...

A loving family in small-town Florida receives a death threat. Months later, Peggy Carr and her children fall mysteriously ill — until doctors discover a rare poison in their bodies. What follows is a chilling investigation, an undercover FBI sting, and the unmasking of a brilliant neighbor with a deadly secret. Listen now to the shocking true story of the Dubberly family poisoning. Become a suppo...

In 1974, 15-year-old Charlie Otero came home to a nightmare — his entire family murdered by an unknown intruder. That crime marked the beginning of BTK, one of America’s most terrifying serial killers. For over 30 years, Dennis Rader evaded capture while sending chilling letters to police. This episode follows the massacre that started it all, the long investigation, and the survivor who lived lon...

19-year-old Kenia Monge vanished after a night out in Denver. Days later, suspicion fell on Travis Forbes — a man who left behind one chilling signature: the smell of bleach. Years later, a brutal attack survivor, Lydia Tillman, provided the DNA that finally exposed the Bleach Monster. This episode uncovers deception, survival, and the long road to justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

In 1974, a quiet house in Amityville became the scene of one of America’s most infamous family massacres. Ronald DeFeo Jr. claimed unseen forces drove him to murder his entire family—but investigators uncovered a far darker truth. This episode explores the crime, the confession, and the mystery that still haunts true crime history. Listen now and step inside the real Amityville horror. Become a su...

A teenage girl goes for a routine run in a quiet Alaskan village—and never comes back. For 28 years, Mandy Stavic’s murder remained a mystery until a risky DNA operation exposed a killer hiding in plain sight. This episode unravels the disappearance, the investigation failures, and the forensic breakthrough that finally brought justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

In 2015, pregnant mother Amanda Blackburn was killed during a home invasion that shocked a community. In this episode, you’ll learn how investigators identified the perpetrators, what evidence led to convictions, and why unanswered questions continue to fuel debate. A careful, documentary-style examination of facts, theories, and the fragile line between closure and doubt. Become a supporter of th...

What began as a fairy-tale romance ended in one of Germany’s most disturbing modern murder cases. When Ekaterina Balman, a young Russian mother, vanished in 2022, her husband claimed she ran away—until a suitcase containing her remains washed ashore near their wedding lighthouse. In this episode, you’ll learn how control, obsession, and family loyalty turned deadly, how digital forensics and inter...

In 1986, 20-year-old college student Cara Knott disappeared while driving home—only to be found murdered beneath a bridge hours later. This episode unravels how a trusted highway patrol officer became the prime suspect, how crucial clues were hidden in altered duty logs, tire tracks, and fabric fibers, and how dozens of women later exposed a disturbing pattern of abuse. In this episode, you’ll lea...

Dive into the chilling true crime mystery of two sisters vanished during a family picnic 14 years ago, only for a metal detector to unearth one girl's remains—and expose a shocking family secret. Uncover the twists of betrayal, survival, and hope in this gripping documentary-style tale that will leave you questioning who you can trust. Click play now and join the search for answers. Become a suppo...

On February 24, 1986, Sherri Rasmussen was found brutally murdered inside her Los Angeles home. What initially appeared to be a botched robbery slowly unraveled into one of the most shocking betrayals in LAPD history. In this episode, you’ll discover how a single bite mark preserved for decades, a staged crime scene, and missing evidence led investigators to an unexpected suspect—Stephanie Lazarus...

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying crimes of Mory Troy Travis, a quiet man who lived an unremarkable life while secretly torturing and murdering women in his basement. You’ll learn how his victims were lured, how videotapes revealed unimaginable abuse, and how a chilling letter to a journalist ultimately exposed a serial killer hiding in plain sight. This documentary explores the psycholog...

In 1977, 29-year-old casino heiress Agnes Le Roux vanished from the glamorous French Riviera, leaving behind a mystery that would haunt France for decades. As investigators chased false leads involving mafia influence, political corruption, and staged suicide notes, suspicion slowly turned toward her manipulative lover, lawyer Maurice Agnelet. In this episode, you’ll discover how power, money, obs...

in this episode, we delve into the horrifying story of the abduction of two young sisters, Emma and Sophie Morrison, who vanished without a trace during a family picnic 14 years ago. Disturbing details include the discovery of Sophie’s remains by a blogger using a metal detector, revealing a distinctive thermos still bearing a butterfly sticker, and the shocking revelation that their uncle, Daniel...

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of Shannon Gilbert's disappearance, a 23-year-old woman who worked as a Craigslist sex worker, who vanished mysteriously in May 2010 after a panicked 911 call from a client's house in Oak Beach, Long Island, revealing her fear of being murdered. Shocking unique facts include the discovery of four women's bodies—Maurine Brainard Barnes, Melissa Bartelemy,...

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of Samina Imam's disappearance, a 34-year-old woman full of enthusiasm ahead of Christmas 2014, only to vanish mysteriously after setting off for a romantic date with Roger Cooper, a Costco warehouse manager. Unique and intriguing facts include the use of chloroform by the Cooper brothers—Roger and David—to murder her at David's house, their secret commun...

Dalam episode ini, kami menyelami misteri mengerikan hilangnya saudara kembar Leia dan Daisy Mercer, yang lenyap 15 tahun lalu dari kota pesisir Rockport, Massachusetts. Semua bermula ketika sebuah wagon merah Radio Flyer mereka ditemukan berkarat di kedalaman laut Devil’s Drop—penemuan mengejutkan yang memicu penyelidikan ulang kasus lama ini. Fakta-fakta unik mengungkap rahasia kelam: penculikan...

The disappearance of 16-year-old Sharon Pryor—who vanished in 1975 while walking to a pizzeria in Montreal—became one of Canada’s darkest and most haunting cold cases. In this episode, we revisit the disturbing details surrounding the discovery of Sharon’s body in a frozen field, marked by signs of brutal assault, removed clothing, tape left tangled in her hair, and evidence suggesting she may hav...

In this episode, we dive into a shocking case that took place in Ashkosh, Wisconsin, on February 18, 2023, when 22-year-old mother Morgan Taylor Lond stabbed her ex-boyfriend 19 times with a pair of scissors while experiencing hallucinations. She claimed to have seen a dark, shadowy figure attacking him, which was later revealed to be the result of untreated postpartum depression and ongoing menta...

The murder case of Heidi Furcus in April 2010 shook Saint Paul, Minnesota, when she was found shot to death in her home along the Mississippi River. Her husband, Nicholas Furcus, claimed the couple was attacked by a hooded intruder in a home invasion, supported by Heidi’s dramatic 911 call that suddenly disconnected. However, there were no signs of struggle, theft, or forced entry, while Nick sust...

This case brings us to the mystery of the murder of Donna Dima Chao, a 19-year-old girl who disappeared in 1984 and was found dead 11 years later in the woods of Cranberry Farm, New Jersey. Nearly four decades without answers, the case was finally solved thanks to modern DNA technology that linked bodily fluids in Donna's bedroom to Nathaniel Harvey—a repeat offender also involved in the axe murde...

In this episode, we delve into the horrific 2007 Pettit family murders in Cheshire, Connecticut, where Joshua Komisarjevsky and Steven Hayes committed a home invasion that turned into a brutal tragedy. Unique and fascinating facts include how Hayes and Komisarjevsky initially planned a simple robbery after stalking Jennifer and Michaela Pettit while they were shopping, but the situation escalated...

In this episode, we take you deep into two dark cases that shook America—cases filled with mystery, unanswered questions, and evidence that puzzled investigators for decades. First, we dive into the brutal tragedy of Lizzie Borden, one of the most infamous murder cases of the 19th century. With 40 axe blows to her stepmother and 41 to her father, the Borden home became one of the most horrifying c...