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After a brutal double homicide in rural Ohio in 2005, a killer who liked to watch the TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation thought he cleaned up his tracks. But as we know, it’s never as easy as it looks on television.  This case is *solved* If you love someone dealing with substance abuse, here are some resources:  Harm Reduction; Recovery Answers; Al Anon; Nar Anon ; SAMHSA ; FOA Families A hu...

Before the spring of 2018, Lois Riess was an energetic 50-something year old woman living within an hour of her hometown. But then she became known across the United States as something else: the Killer Grandma and she was on the run.  This case is *solved*   A huge THANK YOU to this month’s sponsors: Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo c...

In 2012, a New York school superintendent didn’t show up as expected at a conference. His brother, a former FBI agent, suspected the worst and he was right. The police had leads but it took just one tip to bring it all together. This case is *solved* A huge THANK YOU to this month’s sponsors: Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com ! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo code “CRI...

Content disclaimer: This episode contains strong language. In 2025, a man called 911 to report finding his mother dead. But with a changing story and questions about his mental state, the victim’s daughter is left alone to pick up the pieces. This case is pending Special thanks to Leda's daughter Jessica and Dr. Paige Wilcoxson for their participation in this episode. A huge THANK YOU to this mont...

When Brandi Celenza was shot in April of 2018, the police were told one story. That story was the same in 2018, 2019, and 2020. It only changed shortly before the case went to trial and the question came down to what it usually comes down to: would the jury be convinced? This case is *solved* A huge THANK YOU to this month's sponsors: Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com ! Go to Newsp...

From the time he murdered his parents as a teenager until his death under an assumed name, William Les Arnold’s life intersected with several other people and it left many of them wondering who was he, really? This case is *solved* A huge THANK YOU to this month's sponsors: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince . Go to quince.com/crimelines for free shipping and 365-day returns. Start your dete...

In 1969, Joan Robinson Hill died of an infection of unknown origin. Her father was sure it was murder and, due to pressure, charges were eventually filed. But what happened next muddied the water more than it already was in this case of unknowns. This case is *unsolved/disputed* A huge THANK YOU to today's sponsors: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince . Go to quince.com/crimelines for free sh...

When Joan Robinson Hill died in 1969, her father was sure foul play was involved even after multiple autopsies ruled it was natural causes. The state ended up charging her husband under a rarely used law, but he was never convicted after he, too, ended up dead. Going on 60 years later, people still ask if Joan Hill was murdered and who was behind John Hill’s death? This case is *unsolved/disputed*...

When Kara Nichols went missing, her family released relevant details of her life even though they thought it may impede getting attention on the case. It turned out they were right, until the right investigator came on the case and uncovered the truth. This case is *solved* Thank you to our sponsor Newspapers.com ! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Events https:/...

In December of 2019, Monique Baugh went to show a house to a potential buyer and didn’t come back. Hours later, a home intruder shot her boyfriend and the search for Monique was on. Fortunately for the investigators, the shooters left a digital trail that unraveled a conspiracy. This case is *solved* For more information on realtor safety and resources : https://www.nar.realtor/safety Thank you to...

In 2005, a mother and daughter were found dead in an apparent home invasion robbery. As the police started tracking down leads, the killer got bold but as the authorities moved in, they found the motive wasn’t exactly what they thought. This case is *solved* Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Pa...

When Thomas and Jennifer Ayers were found dead, the suspect was known from the start. But the investigation questioned motives and in the end, it was up to a judge to balance justice with mercy. This case is *solved* Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com ! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime/ and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crim...

An interview with Dr. Jeffery Smalldon, author of “That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers” THAT BEAST WAS NOT ME documents five decades of conversations with murderers like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, serial sniper Thomas Lee Dillon, and Donald Harvey-then thought to be the most prolific serial killer in American history. Throug...

Lucille Butterworth went missing in Tasmania in 1969, and Australians were shocked to learn decades later that someone confessed to her murder just 7 years after her disappearance. Confirmation bias, tunnel vision, and poor police procedures so damaged this case that even a confession was not enough to close it. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything about the disappearance of Lucille Butter...

Infant abductions are unlike other kidnappings and the profile of the perpetrator differs greatly, with the vast majority being women whose motivation is to raise the child. With the rise in at-home DNA kits, these cold cases are starting to be solved but there are still some that remain unresolved. These cases are *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or Matthew Cr...

Davohnte Morgan was getting his life back after a traumatic injury but when he walked away from an argument with his girlfriend in 2020, he was never heard from again. His family wants his story out there so that people know to keep looking for Davohnte so that, regardless of the outcome, they can bring him home. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Mt Shasta police at (5...

In December of 2017, the Stockton police got a tip that a baby had been killed in May of 2016 and it had never been reported. The investigation showed that the family had not just one missing baby but rather two. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Stockton police at 1-209-937-7911 or NCMEC at 1800THELOST Events : LA Meetup! January 8 2026 6p-8p at the Bigfoot Lodge 3172...

Ten year old Bianca Lebron said she was going to the mall with her uncle. She got into a van and drove off, never to be seen again. There have been suspects over the years and it seems the police have gotten close to an arrest a couple of times. But Bianca’s case remains unsolved. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, please call the Bridgeport Police Department 1-203-576-7671 or NCMEC at...

Logan Schiendelman was having some growing pains as he entered adulthood like a lot of young people do. Nothing seemed insurmountable but when he disappeared, the investigators had to consider if any of those issues contributed. This case is *unsolved* Help support search efforts: https://gofund.me/5ec6d7574 If you know anything, you can call the Thurston County Sheriff’s non emergency dispatch at...

When a child goes missing, entire communities turn out to search for them. But the people of Towanda, Kansas weren’t given that opportunity because Adam Herrman’s adoptive parents? They said he went back into state care and it took 9 years for anyone to realize that was a lie. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call the Butler County Sheriff's Department at 316-322-4254 or NCMEC...

For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more. In this conversation, Josh Hallmark (True Crime Bullsh**), Amanda (Wine and Crime), and I discuss nothing and everything all at once....

Francheska and Misheila Martinez were twin sisters living in Paterson New Jersey in the spring of 2000. But that summer both of them disappeared–separately–and the police assumed they were runaways. But after 25 years of no contact, we have to wonder if something else happened. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST. Support the show! Get the exclusive s...

In June of 2021, a little girl went missing from her family’s rural property in Tennessee. The case got the national attention most missing persons advocates would love to have, but then it went too far and impeded the investigation. While we debate the balance between reporting information and hurting a case, Summer Moo n-Utah Wells remains missing to this day. This case is *unsolved* If you know...

April Andrews left her home to walk down to a church clothing giveaway but never returned. After being assumed a runaway for years, the sheriff’s department took another look at the case and they now believe this is a criminal case. But they need to find April to move forward. This case is *unsolved* If you know anything call the Benton County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division at (479) 27...

An entire family disappeared from Independence, Missouri but it wasn’t reported for 5 months. And then the police determined they were actually on the run and closed the case having never made contact with them. It would take a family member doing her own investigation to get the case reopened. This case is *unsolved* If you have any information on the disappearance of the Johnson family or where...