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Crystal Rogers, a Kentucky mother of five who vanished in July 2015, was a true-crime mystery for years, until recently. On July 8, 2025, former boyfriend Brooks Houck was found guilty of murder and evidence tampering, while his accomplices Joseph Lawson and his father Steven Lawson were convicted of conspiracy and tampering, bringing renewed hope for justice despite Rogers’ remains still being mi...

It was marketed as a voyage for the boldest among us - a ticket to the bottom of the world, where only a handful of humans had ever dared to go. But what began as a high-tech adventure turned into an unthinkable tragedy, and at the center of it all was one man: Stockton Rush. He called it innovation. Critics called it recklessness. And five people would pay the ultimate price. In this series, we’r...

Bryan Kohberger, the 30-year-old criminology student accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, has pleaded guilty to all counts, including murder and burglary, in exchange for four consecutive life sentences plus 10 years, with no chance of parole. His guilty plea ensures he will now avoid the death penalty. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Use our code CRIMEWEEKLY for 10% off...

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple...

On June 29, 2025 two veteran firefighters - Frank Harwood and John Morrison - were ambushed and killed, with a third critically injured on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The suspect, 20‑year‑old Wess Roley, reportedly set a brush fire to lure first responders, then opened fire from a concealed position before taking his own life. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Use our code CRIMEWE...

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple...

Sherri Papini, the California mom who orchestrated her own kidnapping in 2016, is now  on a media tour promoting her new memoir, Sherri Papini Doesn't Exist . Sherri pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI after telling authorities she was abducted by two Hispanic women. Investigators would discover that she was with an ex-boyfriend the entire time. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Use our code CRIMEW...

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple...

On June 18, 2025, a Massachusetts jury found Karen Read NOT GUILTY of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. However, she did receive one year of probation after being convicted of OUI. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Use our code CRIMEWEEKLY for 10% off your tickets! https://www.crimecon.com/CC25 Try our coffe...

Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is now on trial for a second time. With jurors now deliberating after hearing months of testimony, the case hinges on conflicting narratives: prosecutors claim Read struck O’Keefe with her car, leaving him to die, while the defense argues she’s being framed and a law enforcement cover-up is at play. We're coming to C...

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple...

Travis Decker, a former U.S. Army Ranger, is accused of murdering his three daughters, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia, during a court-ordered visitation in Washington state. After failing to return the girls to their mother, their bodies were found at Rock Island Campground, with evidence pointing to suffocation. Decker, now facing multiple charges including murder and kidnapping, remains on the run....

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple...

6-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her brother, 4-year-old Jack Sullivan, were reported missing from their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, on May 2, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts involving volunteers, drones, and canine units, the children remain missing. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Use our code CRIMEWEEKLY for 10% off your tickets! https://www.crimecon.com/CC25...

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple...

Former Gateway, Arkansas, police chief, Grant Hardin, fled from the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock on May 25, 2025. Hardin, convicted of the 2017 murder of James Appleton and a 1997 rape, managed to escape by wearing a makeshift law enforcement uniform, raising serious concerns about prison security protocols. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Use our code CRIMEWEEKLY for 10% off your ti...

Apologies for the audio issues in advance! We are working on making sure our audio is better for future livestreams! Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces serious charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial, which commenced in May 2025, has brought forth testimonies from key witnesses, shedding light on the complex and controver...

911 Call Transcript: https://web.archive.org/web/20040210090811/http://www.fordarlieroutier.org/911Call/transcript.html In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first res...

Mary Vincent was only 15 years old when she endured a brutal attack that changed her life forever. In September 1978, while hitchhiking in California, Mary was picked up by Lawrence Singleton, a 50-year-old man with a history of violence. After assaulting her, Singleton severed both of Mary's forearms and left her for dead in a ravine. Mary would manage to climb out of the ravine and seek help, ul...

If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking or domestic violence, there is help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org . Peggy Klinke was a vibrant young woman whose life would be derailed by a relationship with a man named Patrick Kennedy. What began as just a short romance became a years-long campaign of stalking, threats, vandalism,...

Logan Federico, a 22-year-old aspiring teacher from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was murdered on May 3, 2025 while staying at a rental home with friends during a visit to Columbia, South Carolina. Logan was fatally shot in her sleep by 30-year-old Alexander Dickey, a career criminal with a history of 40 prior charges, including robbery and resisting arrest. He now faces multiple charges, including murd...

If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking or domestic violence, there is help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org . Peggy Klinke was a vibrant young woman whose life would be derailed by a relationship with a man named Patrick Kennedy. What began as just a short romance became a years-long campaign of stalking, threats, vandalism,...

Virginia Giuffre, a central figure in exposing Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network and a vocal advocate for survivors, was found dead at her home in Australia on April 25 at the age of 41. Authorities have reported her death as a suicide. Giuffre's family released a heartfelt statement, highlighting her unwavering commitment to justice and her role as a beacon of hope for many survivors. We'...

Hollywood, 1958. Glamour. Fame. Scandal. But behind the velvet curtains of silver screen royalty, a violent storm was brewing. Johnny Stompanato- charming, dangerous, and deeply entangled with one of Hollywood’s biggest stars- would soon be found dead on the floor of a Beverly Hills mansion. Was it an accident based on a misunderstanding, a mother's desperate act, or something far more sinister? T...

Rumors are swirling after multiple bodies have been found under similar, chilling circumstances across New England. In this episode, we break down the timeline, common threads, and theories—while asking the question everyone’s afraid to answer: Is a serial killer on the loose? Tune in as we separate fact from speculation and uncover what the media isn’t saying. We're coming to CrimeCon Denver ! Us...