Criminal

Lauren Ashley was just 18 when her life was brutally taken by someone she once trusted. What began as a high school romance with Nathaniel Fuja ended in jealousy, violence, and a courtroom battle over insanity. In this episode, we uncover the timeline, the evidence, and the trial that divided a community — and ask whether justice truly brought peace. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

In this chilling true crime compilation, we examine the murders of Lily James by Paul Tyson, the shocking case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn, and the abduction and killing of Sarah Everard by police officer Wayne Couzens. These disturbing mystery cases reveal betrayal, manipulation, abuse of power, and the devastating consequences of hidden darkness. Listen now as we break down the...

On January 8, 2011, a peaceful morning in Tucson, Arizona turned into chaos when 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public event, critically wounding Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killing six people. What led to this 17-second rampage? This episode explores the warning signs, the mental health questions, and the devastating aftermath of one of America’s most shocking mass shoot...

What began as a lavish wedding at the St. Regis turned into one of the most shocking revenge cases in recent memory. When Madison’s affair with her father-in-law Richard Davenport was exposed, Jason Davenport’s life shattered—and his plan for justice became something far darker. In this episode, we uncover betrayal, obsession, and the double murder that destroyed an elite family forever. Become a...

In 1991, identical twins Jeff and Greg Henry lived a life so intertwined it blurred into obsession—until one violent night ended in gunfire. Was Jeff Henry a cold-blooded killer, or a battered man pushed beyond his limit? This episode unpacks the toxic bond, the courtroom chaos, and the shocking plea deal that divided a Georgia community. Listen now to explore one of the most disturbing twin murde...

Bloodbath In New Mexico True Crime Documentary Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support .

Between 2001 and 2002, a predator known as the “M25 Rapist” terrorized women and children across Southeast England. As fear spread and the manhunt intensified, one crucial DNA breakthrough finally unmasked Antoni Imiela. This episode explores the brutality, the investigation, and the forensic evidence that brought one of Britain’s most notorious serial rapists to justice. Become a supporter of thi...

In Rochester, New York, identical twins Robert and Steven Spahalski grew up as gifted athletes — but both would eventually become convicted killers. One confessed to four murders, the other to a brutal killing decades earlier. This episode explores the chilling story of the Spahalski twins and the disturbing question: were they born evil, or made that way? Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

Michael Turner seemed like the perfect husband — loyal, devoted, steady. But when anonymous messages exposed his wife Clare’s secret affair with his own friend Nathan, everything unraveled. What followed was a chilling descent into obsession, betrayal, and a deadly confrontation that left two people dead. This episode explores a crime of passion fueled by humiliation, manipulation, and revenge. Be...

Dave Courtney was one of London’s most notorious East End criminals—an enforcer, self-confessed killer, and later a best-selling author turned media personality. But fame couldn’t erase his violent past. This episode explores Courtney’s rise, his shocking admissions of murder, accusations of being a police informant, and the Old Bailey trial that nearly destroyed his life. Become a supporter of th...

In 2001, America was stunned when Andrea Yates drowned her five young children in their own home. Was this an act of cold-blooded murder, or the devastating result of untreated postpartum psychosis? This episode explores the crime, the trials, and the mental illness that forced the nation to confront the darkest questions about motherhood, faith, and criminal responsibility. Become a supporter of...

What was meant to be a perfect wedding night turns into a nightmare of betrayal and bloodshed. When Jasmine discovers her groom Marcus with her closest friend Nina, a moment of rage changes three lives forever. This episode unpacks love, jealousy, and the devastating consequences of a single, irreversible act. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/s...

What began as a seemingly perfect suburban marriage spiraled into betrayal, obsession, and murder. When Jack Miller discovered his wife Lily’s affair with attorney Tom Dawson, his life unraveled into a calculated path of revenge that ended in multiple deaths and a desperate manhunt. This episode explores how jealousy and control transformed a devoted husband into a killer—and how lies eventually d...

In the 1970s, Britain was gripped by fear as a ruthless criminal known as The Black Panther carried out armed robberies, murders, and one of the country’s most tragic kidnappings. This episode explores the chilling crimes of Donald Neilson, focusing on the abduction and death of 17-year-old Lesley Whittle, a case that shocked the nation and cemented Neilson as Britain’s Public Enemy Number One. Be...

Dive into the haunting true crime saga of Joseph Zarelli, Philadelphia's "Boy in the Box," whose battered body was discovered in 1957 and remained unidentified for 65 years until groundbreaking DNA genealogy revealed his name. Explore the chilling details of his abuse, the decades of dead-end investigations, and the ongoing quest for his killer—listen now to uncover a mystery that exposes the dark...

In 1990s London, five men were murdered in silence before police realized they were hunting a serial predator. Colin Ireland, later known as The Gay Slayer, targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community with calculated precision. This episode uncovers his killing pattern, the investigation that closed in on him, and how Britain finally stopped one of its most disturbing murder sprees. Listen to the ful...

When a suitcase containing Lily Whitmore’s belongings washes ashore after ten months of silence, her mother Sarah Whitmore refuses to accept that hope is gone. Following a trail of forgotten stickers, matching luggage, and engraved initials, she and Detective Alvarez uncover a hidden child-abduction operation led by Douglas KS and Kathy Evans. One twin is rescued. One is lost forever. This episode...

In the early 1970s, Santa Cruz was a peaceful beach town — until young college women began vanishing. Body parts washed ashore, fear spread, and police hunted a mysterious predator. The truth was far closer than anyone imagined. This episode uncovers the chilling story of Edmund Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer who befriended cops while committing unspeakable crimes — and whose own confession finally ende...

In December 1989, 5-year-old Melissa Brandon walked into a crowded holiday party — and vanished without a trace. Decades later, forensic fiber evidence led to the conviction of a maintenance worker, yet Melissa has never been found. This episode unravels the investigation, the science that solved part of the mystery, and the haunting questions that remain unanswered. Become a supporter of this pod...

In May 1989, two-year-old Ethan Dawson vanished from a crowded playground — no scream, no struggle, no trace. Months later, another child disappeared in the same place. Was this coincidence… or a calculated predator at work? This episode uncovers the chilling mystery, the red-ball lure, and the investigation that changed a city’s sense of safety forever. Listen now to step back into the day everyt...

A 19-year-old calls his parents after his car gets stuck on a dark rural road. For 47 minutes, they stay on the phone — until he suddenly says “Oh shit” and the line goes dead. Brandon Swanson was never seen again. This episode explores the real-time disappearance, the search, and the unanswered mystery that still haunts investigators and family today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

In the early 1960s, Boston was paralyzed by fear as women were murdered inside their own homes. All signs pointed to one man: Albert DeSalvo, later known as the Boston Strangler. From a violent childhood to shocking confessions, this episode explores the crimes, the psychology, and the unanswered question that still divides investigators — was DeSalvo truly the killer, or the greatest false confes...

In 1985, a 7-year-old girl vanished on her way to school, sparking one of the most baffling missing child cases in America. For 28 years, her family searched without answers — until a reopened cold case uncovered a chilling truth: she had been living under a stolen identity the entire time. This episode explores the kidnapping, the psychological captivity, and the unbelievable reunion that shocked...

A teenage cyclist vanishes on a quiet New Mexico road. Months later, a disturbing Polaroid appears in a Florida parking lot — a bound young woman and a terrified child staring into the camera. Was it Tara Calico? Who took the photo, and why was it left to be found? This episode dives into one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Press play and step into the case that still defies answers...

A little girl disappears in 1988. Thirty-seven years later, a woman discovers her entire life has been a lie. This episode unravels a shocking kidnapping, a stolen identity, and the investigation that finally uncovered the truth. A true crime mystery of loss, survival, and long-delayed justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . This ep...