Criminal

Dive into the gripping true story of twin sisters abducted as children and reunited with their mother after decades of deception and relentless searching. Uncover the shocking family secrets that kept them apart, and discover how hope triumphed over lies. Listen now to this emotional mystery that will leave you inspired and questioning everything. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

A nine-year-old Girl Scout vanished in 1975—and her murder remained unsolved for 34 years. This episode unpacks the tragic case of Marsha Trimble, the investigative mistakes that delayed justice, and the DNA breakthrough that finally exposed her killer. A haunting true crime story about lost time, forensic science, and justice long overdue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

In 1962, 9-year-old Carol Anne Doherty was brutally murdered inside a church—a crime that haunted a community for decades. In this episode, you’ll learn how modern forensic breakthroughs, long-buried confessions, and renewed investigation finally exposed serial predator William Shrader, uncovering a chilling pattern of abuse and violence that spanned over forty years. A story of lost innocence, de...

In 1976, 14-year-old Jan Marsh was murdered—and her case went cold for more than half a century. Decades later, three of her former classmates reunited, reopened old memories, challenged a failed investigation, and uncovered the truth police had missed. This episode tells the remarkable story of how ordinary women, armed with persistence and modern forensics, finally brought a killer to justice. B...

Dive into the disturbing true crime story of Eileen Wuornos, one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, responsible for the murders of seven men along Florida highways between 1989 and 1990. This episode explores her traumatic childhood, life as a teenage prostitute, and the chilling debate over whether Wuornos was born violent or shaped by abuse and neglect. You’ll learn how her crimes...

In 1996, 19-year-old college student Kristen Smart vanished without a trace—and for 25 years, her case remained a haunting mystery. This episode explores how a civilian podcaster reignited the investigation, exposed systemic failures, and helped uncover the evidence that finally led to justice. In this episode, you’ll learn how persistence, audio journalism, and overlooked clues brought new life t...

The murder of Meline Kingsbury exposes the devastating reality of domestic violence and ultimate betrayal. Killed by the father of her children, Meline’s disappearance triggered an investigation that uncovered lies, forensic evidence, and a chilling pattern of abuse that escalated to murder. In this episode, you’ll learn how investigators dismantled Adam Fravel’s alibi, how digital and forensic cl...

In October 2006, a quiet rural town in Iowa was shattered by an unimaginable crime. Five members of the Bentler family were found brutally murdered inside their home—killed not by a stranger, but by someone they trusted most. A chilling 911 call from a 14-year-old girl would capture the final seconds of her life and point investigators toward an unthinkable truth. Become a supporter of this podcas...

In this episode, we delve into the horrific story of Dr. Anthony Garcia, a doctor who went from being a promising pathologist to a cold-blooded killer due to career failure. Starting with his dismissal from Kraton University Medical Center in 2001 for misconduct and sabotage against colleagues, Garcia developed an obsession with revenge that culminated in brutal murders five years later: stabbing...

In this episode, we delve into the horrific story of Fred West and Rosemary West, a British serial killer couple who turned their home at 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, into the site of the darkest torture and murder in British criminal history. Starting from Fred's childhood marked by incest, violence, and brain damage from a motorcycle accident, to his meeting with Rose, who also carried deep p...

In this episode, we dive into the dark life of Ted Bundy, one of America’s most notorious serial killers, responsible for the murder of dozens of young women across multiple states. From a childhood built on lies—where he was raised believing his grandmother was his mother—to his transformation into a charming and intelligent law student at the University of Washington, this episode uncovers chill...

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of a brutal murder known as the Jane Doe case, in which the body of a woman was found wrapped in garbage bags on the side of a road in Sydney in December 1991. The victim, initially unidentified, was later confirmed to be Vivian Ruiz, a dancer and part-time sex worker who dreamed of going overseas. The case is filled with striking details, including the k...

In this episode, we dive into the brutal murder case that shocked the entertainment world in 1980, when Dorothy Stratten—Playboy’s beautiful and talented Playmate of the Year—was found naked and dead in her West Los Angeles home alongside her husband, Paul Snider. Compelling details include a tragic love triangle involving Hollywood director Peter Bogdanovich. Dorothy fell in love with Bogdanovich...

In this episode, we delve into the murder case of Michelle Nice, a Filipino mother of three who was found dead inside a Toyota Land Cruiser stuck in a frozen river, with the engine still running and blood on the steering wheel. Initially appearing to be a tragic accident, bloodstains, mismatched footprints, and evidence of blood cleanup in the garage of their luxurious home revealed that this was...

In this episode, we uncover the shocking murder case of Ana Repkina, a 26-year-old Russian woman who came to the United States to build a new life with her boyfriend, Will Hargrove. Unique and intriguing facts include the discovery of her body in a remote forest area near Elhorn, Oregon, in April 2017, with precise gunshot wounds and signs of a premeditated murder; the use of the victim's bank car...

In this episode, we delve into a horrifying family murder case in Huntington Beach, California, where the body of Barbara Ann Mullenix, a 56-year-old woman obsessed with control, was found wrapped in sheets and duct tape in Newport Beach harbor in September 2006, after being identified through the serial number of her breast implant. Shocking unique facts include how her own daughter, Rachel Mulle...

In this episode, we uncover a terrifying serial murder case in Long Island, where four women—Maurine Brainard Barnes, Melissa Bartelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costelo—were found buried symmetrically at Gilgo Beach in December 2010, after disappearing for years without serious investigation. Shocking unique facts include how the perpetrator, architect Rex Heuerman, used online platforms to targ...

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of Lori Leonard's disappearance, a 33-year-old single mother who was responsible and lived a quiet life in Titenango, New York, vanishing in May 2005 while heading out to buy baseball tickets as a surprise for her children. Unique and intriguing facts include the discovery of her body wrapped in fabric and locked inside a metal box in the Champlin Canal t...

In this episode, we uncover two of the most brutal family murder cases in American history. The first case takes us to Thanksgiving 2017 in Virginia, where Christopher Gattis shot and killed his wife Janet, his daughter Candace, and her boyfriend Andrew. Unique evidence emerged from digital traces: Google searches about self-defense before the killings, phone GPS placing all victims in the same ro...

In this episode, we uncover the brutal murder of Margaret Barbara—a brilliant accountant who transformed Candor Diamonds from a small business into a billion-dollar company. But behind that success lay shocking secrets: a massive Ponzi scheme, forged invoices, fake bank loans, and a hidden affair with her coworker Jenny Sue Chin. When the FBI began investigating, Margaret was kidnapped, shot in th...

In this episode, we break down the brutal 1992 murder of Sara Tokars—a mother who was shot in the head in front of her two children after uncovering the dark secrets of her husband, Fred Tokars, a well-known attorney. Shocking details emerge, including how Sara secretly hired a private investigator to prove Fred’s affair with a stripper, and her discovery of confidential documents exposing money-l...

In this episode, we dive into two of the most dramatic fugitive chases in America. The first case is Christopher Potts, a wealthy young man who drove drunk and caused a fatal crash on Interstate 275 in 2012, killing his childhood friend William Angel before fleeing to Spain. Unique details—such as how Potts managed to remove his electronic monitoring bracelet during a doctor’s visit, and his arres...

On December 29, 2017. Two plumbers in Oshawa, Ontario make a horrifying discovery in a clogged drain—human remains. When police knock on the basement apartment door, the man who answers immediately confesses: "It's a body. The rest of her is in my freezer." Inside Adam Strong's apartment, investigators find the dismembered remains of 18-year-old Rori Hache. But that's not all. Hidden in his apartm...

The murder case of hotel heir Ben Novack Jr. is one of the most shocking stories of greed, sex, and betrayal in America's wealthy elite. Found bound and beaten to death in a New York hotel in 2009—just months after his mother Bernice was also murdered—Ben’s death unraveled a dark conspiracy led by his own wife, Narcy Novack. With motives rooted in financial desperation, sexual secrets, and a prenu...

This episode reveals the shocking case of the murder of Marla Tabb, the wife of a pastor, in the small town of Troop, Texas, in the summer of 2002. Marla and her husband, Pastor Michael Tabb, appeared to be the ideal couple, but their facade of perfection was shattered when Michael found Marla beaten to death in their bedroom. The initial investigation focused on robbery, but a unique fact was rev...