A Million Other Choices

Joshua Niles and Amber Washburn were building a peaceful life together — until someone from his past decided to destroy it all. This is a story of obsession, revenge, and the lengths one woman went to reclaim control she’d already lost. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

This is the story of Liese Dodd—of love turned deadly, of control disguised as devotion, and of a community demanding justice for a mother who never got to meet her child. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Mengqi Ji Elledge vanished from her Missouri home, her husband, Joseph Elledge, claimed she had gone for a walk and never returned. But behind that calm story lay a very different truth—one built on control, fear, and years of hidden abuse. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Kenny wasn’t the kind of guy to disappear—he was responsible, kind, and deeply loved by everyone who knew him. What really happened in his final hours? And how did investigators uncover the truth behind his tragic death? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

Rachel Pernosky was a devoted young mother from Mission, British Columbia—a bright light whose world revolved around her little boy. When she vanished one March night in 2013, her family knew instantly that something was wrong.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

The disappearance of Dr. Douglas Snider, a well-liked family physician from Fairview, Alberta, quickly became national news when investigators discovered blood evidence at the office of a colleague. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erica Parsons was missing—but no one reported it for nearly two years. In that silence, a tangle of deception grew. This episode unravels the timeline, the cover stories, and the search for justice after a little girl slipped through every safety net meant to protect her. Where was Erica—and who knew more than they said? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclu...

A quiet family home, a sudden eruption of violence, and a case that would leave an entire community shaken. Who wanted the Voslers dead—and why? Behind closed doors, secrets began to unravel, exposing betrayal, greed, and desperation. The Vosler murders weren’t just another tragedy—they were a puzzle of human darkness waiting to be solved. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-...

Mandy Reynolds was young, vibrant, and deeply loved. When she disappeared, her community was desperate for answers. But the first real lead didn’t come from police work—it came from her loyal dog. What unfolded was a case where instinct, persistence, and the bond between a woman and her pet would point investigators toward the truth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-...

Freshman year was supposed to be the start of everything. For Katherine Foster—brilliant, kind, a born leader—that promise ended in a quiet Alabama neighborhood. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a quiet morning in May 2004, 19-year-old Brooke Wilberger disappeared while cleaning lamp posts at an apartment complex in Corvallis, Oregon. A devout college student with no history of trouble, Brooke’s sudden vanishing stunned her family and community—and triggered one of the most intense missing person investigations in state history. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million...

In the early hours of June 18, 2021, Iowa father Ryan Cooper was found dead in his recliner—shot twice in the face. A haunting blend of digital evidence, emotional manipulation, and a family shattered by secrets. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

What began as a missing persons case spiraled into a gripping murder trial, exposing a web of jealousy, manipulation, and digital breadcrumbs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Was this the tragic culmination of untreated mental illness, or something darker lurking beneath the surface? The Harlee Swols case is a chilling dive into isolation, family fracture, and the thin line between madness and murder. https://youtu.be/-tGQRTAaugg?si=Hyx82y-tC5z9fIUc Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://...

A quiet lunch in a small Australian town turned deadly when three guests died and a fourth barely survived. At the center of it all: Erin Patterson, a seemingly ordinary woman accused of serving a meal laced with one of nature’s deadliest poisons—death cap mushrooms. Was it a tragic accident, or a calculated act of murder? As investigators uncovered chilling evidence and family tensions simmered b...

In April 1979, 13-year-old Johnny Pius set out on his bicycle for a short ride to Dogwood Elementary School in Smithtown, New York. He never came home. The next day, his body was discovered in the woods—bruised, beaten, and horrifyingly suffocated with rocks shoved down his throat. The motive? He had witnessed a group of teens with a stolen minibike, and they feared he'd report them. What foll...

On March 18, 2022, 30-year-old fitness instructor Vanessa Ladouceur was just steps from her downtown Calgary workplace when she was brutally attacked by a stranger with a knife. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1992, Sara Tokars, a mother of two, was forced to watch her life crumble in the most unimaginable way—shot in front of her children just hours after returning from a family trip. But behind this brutal crime lay something even darker Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

In the quiet college town of Madison, Wisconsin, 21-year-old Brittany Zimmerman was on the brink of finishing her degree. A mishandled 9-11 call would be discovered that could have saved her. Now, years later, the mystery surrounding her murder begins to unravel with the arrest of a suspect who had long slipped through the cracks Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choi...

One of my dearest friends Leslie co-hosted one of my first exclusive episodes with me, discussing the Erikkson Twins case. Sadly she lost her battle with cancer on July 20, 2025 and I felt the need to share her voice and thoughts with all of you. xo  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Edward wasn't the most well liked man, but many felt he didn't deserved to be murdered. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

He was the quiet neighbor who brought over food and lent a helping hand. But when a body turned up wrapped in a tarp, the trail of lies, duct tape, and deception led straight to a killer, who falls for a trap. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

She was charming, devout, and deadly. Melissa Ann Shepard, known as the “Internet Black Widow,” lured lonely widowers into her web of deceit—leaving a trail of poisoned ice cream, stolen fortunes, and suspicious deaths across North America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

Did the ghost of the victim solve her own murder? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-million-other-choices/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In May 2018, 34-year-old hairstylist and mother of three, Joleen Cummings, vanished after her shift at Tangles Hair Salon in Yulee, Florida. Though Joleen’s body was never found, investigators believe she was murdered and dismembered Music Credit: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/hunter License code: JWZQAEYDFSNMPRBO Support this podcast at — https://redcirc...