CrimePod Castle

In this gripping episode of CrimePod Castle , we unravel the haunting tale of the Bear Brook Murders , a case that spanned decades and rewrote the rules of forensic investigation. It began in 1985, with the discovery of two bodies in a barrel in Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire. Fifteen years later, another barrel, just 300 feet away, revealed two more victims. For decades, the identities of t...

In 1970, the charred body of an unidentified woman was discovered in Norway's Isdalen Valley, known ominously as "Death Valley." Decades later, the mystery of the Isdal Woman remains unsolved, shrouded in cryptic clues, erased identities, and Cold War intrigue. Was she a spy, a victim of betrayal, or something else entirely? Join Amitesh in this episode of CrimePod Castle as we explore the hauntin...

In 1912, a gruesome crime in Villisca, Iowa, shocked the nation. Eight people, including six members of the Moore family and two young guests, were brutally murdered with an axe in the dead of night. The crime scene was eerie and staged, leaving investigators baffled. Despite numerous suspects and over a century of speculation, the case remains unsolved. Join Amitesh in this episode of CrimePod Ca...

In February 1957, the lifeless body of a young boy was discovered in a cardboard box near Philadelphia, sparking one of the most haunting mysteries in U.S. history. Known as "The Boy in the Box," this unidentified child’s death has left investigators and the public searching for answers for over six decades. Who was this boy, and what led to his tragic end? Join me, Amitesh, in this episode of Cri...

In February 2017, the small town of Delphi, Indiana, was shaken by the tragic deaths of 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” German. The girls disappeared during a hiking trip near Monon High Bridge, leaving behind a haunting clue: a video and audio recording of a man now known as “Bridge Guy.” Join Amitesh in this episode of CrimePod Castle as we delve into: The eve...

In this episode of CrimePod Castle , Amitesh explores the mysterious Smiley Face Killer Theory , which suggests a sinister connection between dozens of drowning deaths across the United States. Proposed by retired detectives Kevin Gannon and Anthony Duarte, this chilling theory links the deaths of young, athletic men to a shadowy network of killers, with eerie smiley face graffiti near many of the...

In this gripping episode of CrimePod Castle , Amitesh delves into the haunting mystery of the Keddie Cabin Murders , one of the most brutal and puzzling crimes in American history. In April 1981, four people were savagely murdered in Cabin 28 of a quiet mountain resort in Keddie, California, leaving behind a trail of cryptic evidence and unanswered questions. Join us as we explore: The details of...

In this eerie episode of CrimePod Castle , we investigate the chilling disappearance of The Springfield Three —Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne “Suzie” Streeter, and Stacy McCall—who vanished from their home in Springfield, Missouri, on a warm June night in 1992. Their belongings were left behind, the house undisturbed, and no clues pointed to where they might have gone. Join Amitesh as he explores: The e...

In this chilling episode of CrimePod Castle , we delve into the terror that gripped Texarkana in 1946 as the Phantom Killer carried out a series of brutal attacks. Over ten weeks, this unknown assailant targeted couples in secluded areas, leaving five dead and three severely injured. Despite an intense investigation and decades of speculation, the Phantom Killer was never caught. Join Amitesh as h...

In this episode of CrimePod Castle , we delve into the haunting mystery of Boulder Jane Doe , an unidentified woman whose lifeless body was discovered in April 1954 near Boulder, Colorado. Decades later, her case remains unsolved, leaving behind chilling questions about her identity, her tragic death, and the person responsible for her murder. Join Amitesh as he explores: The discovery of Boulder...

In December 1995, the shocking murder of 16-year-old Adrianne Jones in Texas exposed a chilling love triangle involving high school sweethearts Diane Zamora and David Graham. What started as a promising romance between two ambitious teens spiraled into jealousy, obsession, and a premeditated act of violence. The Diane Zamora and David Graham Love Triangle gripped the nation, raising unsettling que...

In July 2002, a shocking act of violence shattered the lives of those involved and captivated the nation. Clara Harris, a respected dentist and mother, discovered her husband’s infidelity and, in a fit of rage, ran him over multiple times with her car outside a Houston hotel. This explosive crime, caught on surveillance video, became a national sensation and raised questions about betrayal, emotio...

In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Orlando, Florida, condo, leaving behind an enduring mystery that continues to haunt her family and investigators. Her abandoned car, eerie surveillance footage of a shadowy figure, and the unsettling reports of construction worker activity at her complex all weave a chilling tale of unanswered questions. In this episode of Twisted Lo...

In 2004, Kathleen Savio’s mysterious death was dismissed as an accident. In 2007, Stacy Peterson’s sudden disappearance revealed a darker truth—a pattern of abuse, manipulation, and control surrounding one man, Drew Peterson. In this gripping episode of Twisted Love: Crimes of Passion , Amitesh unravels: The chilling details of Kathleen Savio’s death and how it was reclassified as a homicide. Stac...

In 2015, the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard uncovered a chilling tale of abuse, deception, and desperation. Dee Dee’s daughter, Gypsy Rose, had been portrayed as a terminally ill child for years, confined to a wheelchair and subjected to unnecessary medical treatments. But behind closed doors, Gypsy was a victim of her mother’s Munchausen syndrome by proxy—a form of medical abuse that kept her isolat...

In August 2013, 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa embarked on a road trip back to his parents’ home in Southern California but never arrived. His overturned car was discovered near Castaic Lake, with no sign of Bryce. The mystery surrounding Bryce’s disappearance has baffled investigators and left his family searching for answers ever since. In this episode of Twisted Love: Crimes of Passion , Amitesh exp...

In August 2018, the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste, from their home in Frederick, Colorado, shocked the nation. What began as a missing person’s case unraveled into a horrifying tale of betrayal and murder, with Shanann’s husband, Chris Watts, at the center. In this episode of Twisted Love: Crimes of Passion , Amitesh delves into: The seemingly perfect live...

In May 2019, the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, a devoted mother of five from New Canaan, Connecticut, shocked the nation. What began as a missing person case soon unravelled into a complex web of bitter divorce proceedings, a contentious custody battle, and chilling allegations against her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis. In this episode of Twisted Love: Cr...

In December 2009, 28-year-old Susan Powell, a loving mother and vibrant young woman, disappeared from her West Valley City, Utah, home under chilling circumstances. Her case unravelled into a harrowing tale of domestic turmoil, control, and obsession, centered around her husband, Josh Powell, and his deeply troubled family. As the investigation into Susan’s disappearance deepened, it revealed dist...

In May 2011, Ruth Pyne, a mother struggling with severe bipolar disorder, was found brutally murdered in her Highland Township, Michigan home. Her son, Jeffrey Pyne, a promising college student and former valedictorian, quickly became the primary suspect in a case that divided the community and captured national attention. In this episode of Twisted Love: Crimes of Passion , Amitesh unravels the d...

In 2009, an unimaginable crime shocked the small town of Wampum, Pennsylvania. Eleven-year-old Jordan Brown was accused of the murder of his father’s pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Houk. The crime left the community reeling and sparked a national debate about juvenile justice and the rights of child defendants. In this episode of Twisted Love: Crimes of Passion , Amitesh explores the tragic events of th...

In November 2020, the shocking murder of 26-year-old social media influencer Alexis Sharkey stunned the world. Her vibrant Instagram posts painted a picture of a glamorous, happy life, but behind the lens, her reality was marked by conflict and fear. Days after Thanksgiving, Alexis’s body was found abandoned by a Houston roadside, and the investigation that followed revealed troubling details abou...

In December 2013, Heather Elvis, a vibrant 20-year-old from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving her car abandoned at a remote boat landing. What initially appeared to be a missing persons case quickly unravelled into a web of forbidden love, jealousy, and suspicion. At the centre of the case were Heather’s relationship with Sidney Moorer, a married man...

In 2007, a petty dispute over a virtual game spiralled into a gruesome crime that shocked the world. Gabriel Kuhn, a 12-year-old boy, was brutally murdered by his 16-year-old friend, Daniel Petry, in Blumenau, Brazil. What began as an argument over in-game currency turned into a horrifying act of violence that left a community reeling and sparked international debates about juvenile justice, menta...

In April 2015, a serene kayaking trip on the Hudson River turned into a tragedy that captivated the nation. Vincent Viafore, an adventurous and kind-hearted man, drowned under mysterious circumstances. His fiancée, Angelika Graswald, initially appeared to be a grieving partner. But as investigators dug deeper, the story unravelled into a chilling tale of manipulation, financial motives, and confli...