Killer Destinations

In December 1993, after her boyfriend broke up with her, 18-year-old Rose Larner turned to her closest friends to keep her spirits up. But tragically she soon discovered that sometimes there's a fine line between an enemy and a friend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a case ripped from the headlines, in this episode we talk about the murder of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe and the trial of his girlfriend Karen Read. By now, we all know the outcome of the trial. And in this episode, we cover what happened leading up to the trial and the significant events that played out in the courtroom.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

In 1986, Michael and Christine Morton celebrated his birthday together with their young son. Little did they know that would be their last night together as a family. The next day Michael was given the horrible news that his wife was deceased. And just six weeks later he was charged with the crime. But that’s not the end of the story... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

As America was celebrating its bicentennial in 1976, newly engaged couple David Schuldes and Ellen Matheys set out for a weekend camping trip. They were never seen alive again. It would be 42 years before science advanced enough to lead detectives in the direction of the perpetrator. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1985, Sandra Hemme was sent to prison after a one-day trial resulted in a conviction for capital murder. Last week - 43 years after Sandra was sentenced to life in prison - a judge overturned the verdict and ordered her released. You won't believe the reason behind the ruling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In February 2008, police responded to a 911 call from a women's clothing store and walked into a horrific scene. Thousands of investigative hours were spent in the first week alone trying to find the perpetrator. To no avail. But what no one knew was that police had a secret witness.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While "Criminal Minds" made the FBI's BAU part of our vocabulary, it actually started back in 1974 in southwestern Montana. Over an 8 month period, one girl and one young woman were taken in the middle of the night, but there were no viable suspects. It took the emerging field of criminal profiling to track down the perpetrator and get justice for their families. Advertising Inquiries:...

This is an update to our BONUS EPISODE from July 2023, about the arrest of Rex Heuermann for four murders that took place in Gilgo Beach, NY over the past two decades. But just a few days ago he was charged with two additional murders, one of which occurred more than 30 years ago. If convicted, this could make him the most prolific serial killer in New York's history. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

In 1991, 23-year-old Dana Ireland had a bright future ahead of her. She'd just graduated from college and was living with her sister on the Big Island of Hawaii while deciding her next steps. Her parents flew out to spend the Christmas holidays with their daughters... but tragically it would be Dana's last. Although it took years for someone to be charged, it still might've been a rush...

In 1966, the small town of Calumet City, Illinois was the site of a horrific crime. 18-year-old Karen Snider, a newlywed and mother of a 2 1/2-month-old daughter, was brutally killed in her home while her daughter slept downstairs. It's been a cold case for almost six decades... but have detectives finally found their man? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

In 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent ran away from home to escape an abusive parent. She first went to NorCal with a boyfriend, but soon found herself living on the streets, sleeping in garbage cans and unlocked cars. She was desperate for a place to live, so she decided to hitchhike to SoCal to live with her grandpa. She never saw evil coming until it was too late. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

In June 2008, 12-year-old Brooke Bennett was dropped off at a convenience store to meet up with a friend. After leaving the store, she was never seen again. When her remains were found, the search for the perpetrator uncovered a shocking conspiracy that had operated in the shadows for years. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During the frigid winter of 1878, the small town of Dexter, Maine was the site of a horrifying bank robbery. John Wilson Barron, a prestigious member of the community and the treasurer of the Dexter Savings Bank, steadfastly refused to disclose the combination to the safe… a decision that cost him his life. Police didn’t find any evidence at the scene and quickly ran out of leads. It would take al...

In the summer of 1980, Bruce and Darlene Rouse had three kids and had worked hard to provide for their children what they'd never had themselves. The lived an affluent lifestyle and their perfect family was the envy of many in the community. But closed doors hide secrets, and nothing is ever as perfect as it seems. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

In 2015, Ellington, CT residents were stunned when a well-known community member was slain during a home invasion. When a woman came home unexpectedly, her injured husband yelled for her to run... but she couldn’t get away from the monster pursuing her. But in this day and age, no one should ever underestimate the use of technology to solve cases. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

In the summer of 2020, Morgan Fox and her daughter had just moved in with her boyfriend and she had a good job that enabled her to provide for her family. But just four months later, a 911 call reported that Morgan had been found deceased in the driveway of her home. Tragically, someone in her life had decided that if they couldn't have her, no one could. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...

In 2002, Ali Kemp was home for the summer from college. She was working at a local pool with her boyfriend and her only plans were to spend time with friends and have fun. But her summer job turned into the place where she would fight for her life. Her father refused to let the case go cold and did everything he could to help catch her killer. And along the way, he changed the way the public was m...

In 2003, a call came into police dispatch in Altrincham, England. It was a teenage boy named Mark who said that his friend John had been stabbed in an alley. John was rushed to the hospital in critical condition while police brought Mark to the station for an interview. And then Mark told investigators an unbelievable story that was like nothing they'd ever heard. Advertising Inquiries: https:...

In 1986, Cara Knott called her parents to let them know she was on her way home... but when she was more than an hour late, they knew something was horribly wrong. To make matters worse, four different law enforcement agencies declined to look for her citing department policies that she hadn't been missing long enough. When her family took matters into their own hands, their worst nightmare ca...

Our latest episode takes us back to 1931, where 38-year-old Benjamin Collings, his 29-year-old wife Lillian and their five-year-old daughter Barbara are spending the summer aboard their 30-foot cabin cruiser, Penguin. It's an idyllic time for this small close-knit family; until late one night, two men board their boat. What happens next will cause this family of three to become a family of two...

In 2012, UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth was found murdered in an off-campus apartment. She was well-liked by all who met her, so the community was stunned when the alleged perpetrator was finally revealed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On an August night in 1961, Valerie Storie and her married paramour Michael Gregston were sitting together in a car on a country road. A man with a gun came up to them, inflicting a life-ending injury to one and left the other with a life-altering injury. Many celebs and the public believed an innocent man was convicted. It would take 60 years to learn the truth. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

In 2003, Brian Wells walked into a bank with a note demanding $250K. With the bank manager away in meetings, the money couldn't be accessed. So, he left with only what was in the tellers’ cash drawers. When police pulled him over shortly after he left the bank, he admitted that he was the bank robber, but said he did it because he was forced to. However, there would be many twists and turns be...

In 1998, Judith Johnson and her six-year-old granddaughter Brooke were having a sleepover. A noise in the middle of the night woke Brooke up, and what she saw was her worst nightmare. Her grandma was unconscious on the living room floor... and Brooke thought the perpetrator looked like someone she knew. The investigation would divide the entire family. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

In 2017, the affluent enclave of McLean, VA experienced a horrific crime that sent shockwaves across the region. The deaths of two women - a mother and her daughter - looked like the daughter ended her mother's life before taking her own. What could've happened to make this young woman snap? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...