Evidence Locker True Crime

On a winter evening in 1931, a soft-spoken insurance agent was lured from his Liverpool home by a strange telephone message. The address he searched for didn’t exist. By the time he returned, his wife had been brutally murdered. Who was the caller? Was the alibi a masterstroke of deception? Or did someone exploit the perfect opportunity? Tried. Convicted. Acquitted.  Nearly a century later, the mu...

Every December, thousands of letters addressed to Santa are sent to North Pole, Alaska. Boxes full of letters are then sent to North Pole Middle School, where they are included in the 6th Grade curriculum: North Pole’s 11 and 12-year-olds are nominated as Santa’s little helpers and reply to all the letters on Santa’s behalf. But in April 2006, the peace in this snow globe of a town was shattered w...

In May 1999, three members of the Orderud family were found shot to death in their home in rural Norway. The victims — Kristian and Marie Orderud and their daughter Anne — had been killed in the dead of night in what appeared to be a cold and calculated execution. Despite four people being convicted of complicity, no one has ever been held legally responsible for pulling the trigger. What followed...

Between 1970 and 1971, a series of brutal murders terrified the streets of Bucharest. The victims were mostly women — attacked at night, bitten, and mutilated. Their killer became known as The Vampire of Bucharest . His crimes were frenzied and disturbing, leaving investigators to wonder whether they were dealing with a deranged killer or a man driven by superstition and obsession. He broke into h...

In 1994, a custody dispute in South Carolina ended with a mother vanishing with her infant daughter. Dorothy Lee Barnett, accused of violating a court order, disappeared without a trace — along with 11-month-old Savannah. For nearly two decades, the pair lived under new identities across the world — first in Europe, then South Africa, then Australia — as authorities searched for clues. In 2013, an...

Between 1996 and 1997, the dismembered remains of at least five women were found stuffed in garbage bags and dumped inside suitcases around the Belgian city of Mons. The killer, who came to be known as Le Dépeceur de Mons — The Butcher of Mons — has never been identified. The murders shocked the quiet provincial city and left investigators chasing one of the most disturbing unsolved serial murder...

In celebration of Halloween, this week’s episode is a re-release of one of our first episodes - still chilling... Adolfo Constanzo, also known as El Padrino (or the Godfather), was the leader of a cult that believed that Black Magic would shield their drug cartel from being busted. Adolfo encouraged human sacrifice, and countless people fell victim to the cult, later dubbed the Narcosatanists. Whe...

On Halloween night in 1974, eight-year-old Timothy O’Brien came home from trick-or-treating in Deer Park, Texas, excited to sample his candy haul. Among the treats was a Pixy Stix — one that would become infamous in American true crime history. Within hours, Timothy was dead, poisoned by cyanide. Investigators soon discovered that the killer wasn’t a mysterious stranger slipping poison into Hallow...

For nearly two decades, a nondescript farm outside Pretoria was the epicenter of South Africa’s most covert and brutal campaign of state-sponsored terror. Known as Vlakplaas , it served as headquarters for a police death squad targeting anti-Apartheid activists. Under the leadership of Colonel Dirk Coetzee and later Eugene de Kock – dubbed “Prime Evil” – Vlakplaas was responsible for countless abd...

Anna Anton thought she'd found safety in small-town Nebraska, living below a police officer who had sworn to protect and serve. Instead, she became the victim of the very person she trusted most. In this episode, we uncover the shocking betrayal that shattered the peace of Lyons, Nebraska, and explore how one man's abuse of power led to a seven-year international manhunt. Follow us: YouTube , Face...

In the 1980s, the MS Viking Sally ferry became synonymous with tragedy and terror on the Baltic Sea. What began as a luxurious passenger vessel soon earned a sinister reputation when two brutal murders occurred on board just one year apart—in 1986 and 1987. The ship that was meant to provide safe passage between Finland and Sweden instead became the scene of unspeakable violence, earning it the ni...

Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle is an area around Dublin from where multiple women have mysteriously vanished in the 1990s. Most of the cases have the same characteristics and remain unsolved. Were they taken by a serial killer? Irish Police created Operation Trace in 1998 to actively solve the disappearances but have not been able to do so. A €10,000 reward has been offered for information resulting...

Between September 2003 and July 2004, Seoul was terrorized by one of the most brutal serial killers in Korean history. Yoo Young-chul, known as the "Raincoat Killer," murdered at least 20 people in a shocking spree that exposed deep social inequalities and reignited debates about capital punishment. In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of his crimes, examine the psychological factor...

On the night of April 11, 1981, the quiet mountain resort town of Keddie, California, became the scene of one of the most brutal and mysterious murders in American history. Four members of the Sharp family—Sue, Johnny, Dana, and twelve-year-old Tina—were victims of a horrific attack that left three dead and one missing. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains officially unsolved, though...

In February 2000, professional travel writer Claudia Kirschhoch arrived at Sandals Beaches Resort in Jamaica to resolve a simple visa issue. She was organized, experienced, and living her dream life exploring the world through her writing. But what began as a routine travel complication quickly spiraled into one of the most baffling missing persons cases in recent memory. More than two decades lat...

In the spring of 1989, Vienna's Lainz Hospital seemed like any other medical facility caring for the elderly and infirm. The sprawling complex, with its long corridors and sterile rooms, housed hundreds of patients requiring constant care. But behind its institutional facade, something sinister was taking place on the night shift. Four nurses, who would later be dubbed the "Angels of Death," had b...

In late December 1992, Brazil was shaken by the tragic and untimely death of 22-year-old actress and dancer Daniella Perez. Known for her role as Yasmin Bianchi in the popular telenovela " De Corpo e Alma ," Daniella was brutally murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua, and his wife, Paula Thomaz. This heinous act not only ended a promising young life but also exposed the darker side of fame a...

In this episode, Noel & Sonya discuss the fascinating and often disturbing world of true crime podcasting. Guest, seasoned podcaster Branden Morgan, details the structure of his podcast, including deep dives into specific cases and weekly episodes that keep listeners engaged. The conversation also explores notable cases like the Michael Taylor exorcism murder in Yorkshire and the challenges of...

In January 1804, the quiet village of Hammersmith descended into fear over reports of a ghost haunting the streets—believed to be the restless spirit of a suicide victim. This wave of panic took a tragic turn when excise officer Francis Smith, convinced he had encountered the ghost, fatally shot Thomas Millwood, an innocent man. The shocking incident sparked one of the earliest legal debates over...

Emma Fillipoff vanished on a chilly November night in Victoria, BC, leaving behind cryptic clues and a trail of unanswered questions. Was it foul play, a mental health crisis, or a deliberate disappearance? Join us as we explore Emma’s life, her struggles, and the haunting mystery of what happened to her on that fateful night in 2012. If you have any information about Emma’s whereabouts, please co...

In 1977, Christine Eadie and Helen Scott vanished after a night out in Edinburgh. Decades later, DNA evidence would finally crack the case. This is the story of one of Scotland’s most haunting and hard-fought investigations. Follow us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , X & TikTok For more information, visit Evidence Locker Website Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of...

In the closed Soviet city of Gorky, fear gripped the population as a brutal serial killer stalked its streets. In the fall of 1980, a spree of gruesome murders sent shockwaves through the community, challenging the State's narrative of order and security. With no clear pattern, men and women from all walks of life fell victim to his ruthless attacks. As investigators struggled to track him down, t...

In the summer of 1990, Gainesville, Florida, became the hunting ground of a sadistic killer. Within just four days, five college students were brutally murdered, their bodies posed in horrifying rituals. The manhunt that followed uncovered chilling secrets about Danny Rolling, the man behind these heinous acts. How did Rolling evade capture for so long? What drove his violent spree? And how did a...

Alice Ruggles was vibrant, kind, and full of life. But her ex-boyfriend’s obsession spiraled into stalking and, ultimately, murder. In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Alice’s tragic case, examine the red flags, and explore the systemic failures that left her vulnerable. Learn how her legacy is driving change to protect others from similar fates. Support: Alice Ruggles Trust Follow...

When 43-year-old Crystal McCrory Jones was found dead in her Louisiana home on February 9th, 2023, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. However, inconsistencies in the investigation, behavioral red flags from her husband, and crucial details overlooked by the police raise doubts about the true nature of her death. This episode of The Evidence Locker delves deep into the circumstances surrounding...