Coffeehouse Crime

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine a murder captured on surveillance footage, revealing the moments leading up to a tragic death. The case demonstrates how modern technology and meticulous investigation can provide critical evidence in solving violent crimes. Listeners are guided through the timeline recorded on CCTV, the forensic analysis of the footage, and the law enforcement effor...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the shocking case of Allan Shyback, a man who continued living in his home while concealing the body of his deceased partner beneath the floorboards. What began as a suspicious disappearance evolved into a grim discovery that stunned investigators and the local community. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, the warning signs that r...

In this sobering true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Chris Benoit, the professional wrestling champion whose 2007 actions shocked the sports world. Over the course of a single weekend in Fayetteville, Georgia, Benoit killed his wife, Nancy Benoit, and their young son before taking his own life — a devastating sequence that left fans and the industry reeling. We explore Benoit’s caree...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Tristyn Bailey, a 13-year-old girl whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence in 2021 in St. Johns County, Florida. Her disappearance triggered an urgent community search that quickly turned into a homicide investigation, shocking the nation. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events — from the early morning...

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine the 2018 shooting at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno. The attacker, later identified as Nasim Aghdam, was a content creator who had grown increasingly angry over perceived censorship and demonetization of her videos. What began as online frustration escalated into a real-world act of violence that injured multiple employees and shocked the tech ind...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Gergana Prodanova, a young woman whose disappearance led to a chilling discovery. When her remains were found concealed inside a suitcase, investigators began unraveling a calculated and deeply unsettling crime. Listeners are guided through the timeline — from the initial missing person report to the forensic breakthroughs that e...

In this shocking true crime episode, we explore the disturbing case of Samantha Wohlford — a content creator whose online persona masked a far darker reality. What appeared to be an ordinary digital presence slowly unraveled into a criminal investigation that stunned followers and authorities alike. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events, from early warning signs and online activity t...

In this gripping true crime episode, we examine the disappearance and murder of Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year-old college student whose case captured national attention in 2018. What began as a routine evening jog in rural Brooklyn quickly turned into a massive search effort involving local authorities, state investigators, and federal agencies. Listeners are guided through the timeline of events — f...

In this harrowing true crime episode, we explore the tragic murder of 22-year-old Sarah Cafferkey in Melbourne, Australia — a life cut short by a violent repeat offender who had just finished a period of parole. On November 10, 2012, Sarah was fatally stabbed and bashed in an argument with Steven James Hunter, a man with a long history of violent crime.  ABC News Hunter had previously served time...

In this chilling true crime episode, we explore the horrifying case of Kim Tae-Hyun, a South Korean man whose obsession escalated from online stalking to brutal triple murder — and an eerie aftermath that shook the nation. Kim befriended a woman through an online game, but when she cut off communication, his fixation grew into dangerous aggression.  Yonhap News +1 On March 23, 2021, Kim disguised...

In this chilling true crime episode, we examine the Zushi Stalker case — a tragic and disturbing story from Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan involving Hideto Kodutsumi (often romanized Kozutsumi), a man whose obsession with his ex-girlfriend turned deadly. Kodutsumi had repeatedly harassed and stalked Rie Miyoshi for years, using emails and unwanted contact in the hope of re-establishing a r...

In this chilling true crime episode, we investigate how an 18-year-old Finnish YouTuber named Pekka-Eric Auvinen transitioned from internet posts to one of the deadliest school shootings in Finland’s history. Auvinen used his YouTube presence to post disturbing videos and a manifesto foreshadowing violence, including a clip titled “Jokela High School Massacre” shortly before he carried out his pla...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the disappearance and death of 19‑year‑old Miya Marcano, a Valencia College student who vanished from her Orlando apartment in September 2021. What started as a routine day turned into a terrifying ordeal when Miya never returned home or boarded a planned flight — prompting a frantic search by family and law enforcement. CBS News Investigators t...

In this harrowing true crime episode, we unpack the brutal murder of Jayde Panayiotou, a 29‑year‑old school teacher from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, whose life ended at the hands of her husband in a case that shocked the nation. After being abducted outside her home in Kabega Park on April 21, 2015, Jayde’s body was found the next day in a secluded area of KwaNobuhle, having been shot execution‑...

In this shocking true crime episode, we examine the 2016 murder and rape of 20‑year‑old Rina Shimabukuro in Okinawa — a case that sparked outrage across Japan and intensified long‑standing tensions over the presence of U.S. military personnel on the island. Police identified the suspect as Kenneth Franklin Shinzato, a former U.S. Marine and civilian contractor at Kadena Air Base, after he was link...

In this gripping true crime episode, we revisit the harrowing disappearance of Cleo Smith, a young girl taken from her family’s campsite in broad daylight. The case captured national attention, prompting a massive search, intense media coverage, and a community desperate for answers. Listeners are taken through the timeline of events: the moment Cleo vanished, the investigative strategies employed...

In this shocking true crime episode, we explore the chilling case of Sir Richard Sutton, a wealthy millionaire whose life was brutally ended at the hands of his own son. What began as a family drama quickly escalated into a calculated act of betrayal and violence that stunned the community and shocked the nation. Listeners are taken through the events leading up to the murder, the investigation, a...

In this disturbing true crime episode, we examine the case of Stephen Griffiths, infamously known as the “Crossbow Cannibal.” Operating in the United Kingdom, Griffiths carried out a series of brutal murders that shocked the nation and revealed a chilling obsession with violence. The episode traces how the investigation unfolded, from the disappearance of vulnerable women to the crucial CCTV evide...

In this heartbreaking episode, we examine the tragic case of Sabina Nessa, a young schoolteacher whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence that shocked the United Kingdom. Sabina was walking through a local park to meet a friend when she was attacked, a routine journey that ended in unimaginable tragedy. The episode follows the timeline of events, from her disappearance to the discovery...

In this deeply tragic episode, we examine the murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana, a crime that sparked national outrage and ignited widespread protests. A university student with a bright future, Uyinene’s life was brutally taken in an act of violence that exposed systemic failures and intensified conversations about gender-based violence. The episode follows the timeline of events, from her disappearanc...

In this heartbreaking true crime episode, we examine the tragic case of Samantha Josephson, a college student who was targeted and killed after mistakenly entering a vehicle she believed to be her rideshare. What began as a normal night out ended in unimaginable loss, sending shockwaves across the nation. The episode traces the timeline of events, from the initial disappearance to the rapid invest...

In this mysterious and suspense-filled episode, listeners are taken to a remote and ominous place known only as “Death Island.” Rumors swirl about unexplained disappearances, strange environmental conditions, and unsettling discoveries that have fueled speculation for years. The episode explores the island’s dark reputation, examining eyewitness accounts, historical records, and investigative theo...

In this shocking true crime episode, listeners examine the case of Rosemary Ndlovu, a former police officer whose double life concealed a series of calculated and deadly crimes. Once sworn to uphold the law, she ultimately stood accused of orchestrating multiple murders for financial gain, betraying both her oath and those closest to her. The episode traces how suspicions first emerged, the invest...

In this gripping true crime episode, listeners dive into the baffling case of Melissa Caddick, a financial adviser whose life unraveled amid massive fraud allegations and a mysterious disappearance that shocked Australia. Accused of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar investment scam, Caddick vanished just as authorities closed in — sparking national headlines and intense speculation. What followe...

In this disturbing true crime episode, listeners uncover the chilling case of Luke Fawcett, a man whose hidden double life earned him the nickname “The Latex Devil Next Door.” Behind a seemingly ordinary exterior, investigators discovered a pattern of manipulation, secrecy, and escalating criminal behavior that shocked his community. The episode traces how suspicions first arose, the evidence that...