Crime Exposé Podcast with Nancy O'Dell

Spokane, Washington : When 35-year-old Robert Tester is found brutally attacked inside his Washington home, investigators are faced with a baffling case that leaves a quiet community searching for answers. With few clear leads and several possible suspects, detectives must untangle a web of conflicting stories and hidden connections. As the investigation unfolds, each new discovery raises more que...

Lexington County, South Carolina : Lindsey Nicole Lee seemed to be entering an exciting new chapter in her life. A beloved IT employee at the sheriff's department, she had transformed her health, built close friendships, and was looking forward to the future. But when she unexpectedly fails to show up for work one morning, concerned coworkers make a devastating discovery inside her home. As in...

Wisconsin : When 18-year-old Traci Hammerberg is found brutally murdered along a secluded Wisconsin driveway, a quiet community is left searching for answers. With little more than scattered evidence and DNA left behind at the scene, investigators launch an exhaustive hunt for a killer who seemingly vanished without a trace. As detectives retrace Traci's final hours—from a night spent with fri...

When 28-year-old Jeremy Dentel is found dead inside his Pennsylvania home, what first appears to be a straightforward investigation quickly turns into something far more unsettling. As detectives retrace Jeremy's final hours, an unexpected digital trail begins revealing clues that point in a direction no one anticipated. Known for his intelligence, kindness, and love of technology, Jeremy unkn...

San Luis Obispo : A night out with friends ends in mystery when Cal Poly student Rachel Newhouse never makes it home. In a town known for its safety and close-knit community, her sudden disappearance shocks residents and launches one of the largest investigations in local history. As months pass with few answers, law enforcement works tirelessly to track down leads, interview witnesses, and search...

San Luis Obispo : In the quiet college town of San Luis Obispo, the disappearance of a young student shatters the community's sense of safety. When another local woman vanishes months later under alarming circumstances, fear spreads rapidly through a town unaccustomed to violent crime. As investigators race to find answers, they uncover troubling patterns and begin exploring whether the two di...

Deer Park, Washington : After a difficult divorce, Shannon Starbuck is beginning to rebuild her life in Deer Park, Washington. As she embraces her newfound independence, balances raising her children, and explores new relationships, she seems ready for a fresh start. Everything changes when Shannon is found dead in her home under deeply disturbing circumstances. The unusual crime scene leaves dete...

Atlanta, Georgia : James Chao was a respected IBM programmer building a new life in Atlanta while preparing for his family to join him. But when he suddenly fails to show up for work, concerned coworkers make a discovery that leaves investigators searching for answers. Inside James's apartment, detectives encounter a puzzling scene filled with conflicting clues. At first glance, the evidence s...

Albuquerque, New Mexico : Girly Chew came to the United States from Malaysia hoping to build a better life and pursue the American dream. After settling in Albuquerque, she appeared to be starting a promising new chapter. When Girly suddenly disappears without a trace, friends and coworkers quickly grow concerned. As investigators begin searching for answers, a series of strange clues raises more...

Jacksonville, Florida : Bonnie Haim was a devoted young mother whose sudden disappearance shocked her family and the Jacksonville community. When her purse is discovered abandoned and her car turns up under suspicious circumstances, investigators begin searching for answers. As detectives dig into Bonnie's personal life, they uncover a troubled marriage, conflicting accounts of her final hours...

Panama City, Florida : Canadian Air Force Major David Turenne was a devoted father, husband, and respected military officer living in Panama City, Florida. But when he is found brutally attacked outside his own home, investigators are left with more questions than answers. As detectives work to piece together his final hours, they uncover a series of puzzling clues that challenge their assumptions...

DeForest, Wisconsin : When 30-year-old Beth Kutz fails to pick up her children after work, her family immediately knows something is wrong. A devoted mother in the middle of a difficult separation, Beth would never disappear without a word. As investigators search for answers in the small town of Poynette, Wisconsin, they uncover strained relationships, financial troubles, and secrets that paint a...

Pensacola, Florida : Taylor Wright, a former law enforcement officer turned private investigator, vanishes just as she’s trying to rebuild her life after a difficult divorce. When strange texts begin arriving from her phone claiming she needs time away, those closest to her fear something is terribly wrong. As detectives dig deeper into Taylor’s final days, they uncover hidden tensions, secret fin...

Pensacola, Florida : Sean Dugas was a well-known crime reporter, admired for his relentless pursuit of the truth and his presence at some of the city’s most disturbing crime scenes. So when the dependable 33-year-old suddenly vanished without warning, friends and family immediately feared something was terribly wrong. As investigators retrace Sean’s final days, they uncover a series of troubling c...

Tusla, Oklahoma : Beloved Oklahoma widower Michael Beach was known as a kindhearted man who had spent decades serving his small community. After losing his wife, he began searching for companionship online, hoping to rebuild his life and ease his loneliness. When Michael is found dead inside his home during a devastating winter storm, investigators are faced with a puzzling crime scene, missing ev...

When 62-year-old Peggy Pettis suddenly dies after a quiet evening at home in rural Washington, authorities initially believe her death may have been a tragic accident. But as detectives begin speaking with family members, unsettling details and conflicting stories quickly push the investigation in a darker direction. What seemed like a straightforward overdose soon becomes a tangled case involving...

Colorado Springs, Colorado : When single mother Julie Tureson suddenly vanishes from her Colorado Springs home, her children are left frightened and confused. As investigators race to trace her last movements, they uncover a chilling scene that raises disturbing questions about who Julie really trusted — and what may have been happening behind closed doors. Friends describe Julie as devoted to her...

Las Vegas, Nevada : When 36-year-old Richard Carno vanished from Las Vegas, friends and family immediately knew something was wrong. The devoted husband and father was dependable, quiet, and deeply loved by those around him. But the search for Richard ended in horror when his body was discovered under disturbing circumstances in a rundown trailer park, launching investigators into one of the city’...

Pensacola, Florida : After 25-year-old Cassandra Robinson suddenly vanished from Pensacola, her family initially hoped she had simply stepped away to clear her head. But when months passed without a single social media post, phone call, or bank transaction, loved ones knew something was terribly wrong. As investigators dug deeper into Steiger’s background, they uncovered financial crimes, suspicio...

Pensacola, Florida : A night of New Year’s celebration in Pensacola turns tragic when 23-year-old Tonya McKinley vanishes after staying out with friends. Hours later, her body is discovered in a nearby neighborhood, revealing a brutal and deeply disturbing crime that shocks the community and devastates her family. With few immediate leads, investigators piece together Tanya’s final hours, retracin...

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS : A young store manager’s routine morning in San Antonio takes a tragic turn when she’s found dead inside her workplace after what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. The scene is unsettling—cash missing, signs of struggle, and no clear indication of who was responsible. With no surveillance footage and almost no forensic evidence, investigators are left piecing together a timel...

Ventura, California : In Ventura, a gruesome discovery on a remote hillside sets off a haunting investigation when the body of 42-year-old Danelle Claus is found brutally beaten. With little more than a crime scene and a suspected weapon nearby, detectives are left to reconstruct her final moments and determine how she ended up in such an isolated place. As investigators retrace her last known mov...

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin : In St. Croix Falls, the quiet routine of a small-town morning is shattered when 45-year-old Yvonne Menke is gunned down just steps from her home. The brazen, close-range attack shocks the tight-knit community, where nearly everyone knows the victim or her family. With few clues at the scene, investigators are left piecing together a crime that feels both deeply persona...

HOUSTON, TEXAS : A rising radio host in Houston is found dead under disturbing circumstances, her body discovered far from where the crime actually occurred. With no identification at the scene and few immediate clues, investigators must first piece together who she was before they can begin to understand what happened to her. Surveillance footage soon reveals a chilling glimpse of how her body wa...

NELIGH, NEBRASKA : In the small town of Neligh, the sudden disappearance of 22-year-old Sydney Loofe after a date with someone she met online sends shockwaves through the community. When she fails to return home, friends and family quickly grow concerned, sparking a frantic search and widespread attention. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover a web of deception tied to the person she met that...