Killer Destinations

In 2015, Wichita Falls, Texas was rocked when a former high school football star was caught in the middle of a shootout between rival gangs. Slowly, the truth was revealed... proving the old adage that there's no honor among thieves. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The very carefully crafted image of a man named Clark Rockefeller - purportedly a member of the Rockefeller dynasty - came crashing down in 2008 when he was arrested for the parental kidnapping of his seven-year-old daughter. His fingerprints uncovered a trail of deception that had been in the works for decades. So, who was he really? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

In 1908, Bill Wilson's wife Jennie took the youngest of their three daughters and moved back in with her parents. But within a year, the rumor in the small community was that Jennie and their now 19 month old daughter had disappeared. After bones were found in the area four years later, all eyes turned to Bill. There was no other reasonable explanation... right? Advertising Inquiries: https://...

Tonica Jenkins grew up in suburban East Cleveland, Ohio. That wasn't where she committed her first crime - that was New Haven, CT. It also wasn't where she committed her second crime - that was Tampa, FL. She saved the worst crime for her own hometown. And it would turn out to be her last. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 2009, beloved Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve "Air" McNair was found deceased in a condo near the stadium. The woman he was with was not his wife. As the days passed, only one suspect emerged and within a very short time police closed the case. Fifteen years later, new questions have emerged about whether or not the case should be reopened.  Advertising Inquiries...

In 1960, Mickey Thompson was known the world over for his racing skills, innovative designs and showmanship. He met his soulmate in Trudy Thompson and together they created a multi-million-dollar business. Everyone loved Mickey. Everyone, that is, but the two gunmen who ended their lives. With no obvious suspects and few clues, the case soon went cold. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Sunny and Claus Von Bulow were members of the wealthy New York elite during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their second home was a gilded mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, where they loved to spend holidays with their children. But the solace they found at the home shattered after Sunny fell ill and Claus was accused. Did Sunny attempt to take her own life, or did Claus try to end it? Advertising...

In 1991, there was a huge fire at the Bristol Township, PA home where Charlie and Joy Hibbs lived with their two children. The body of Joy, who was a beloved wife and mother, was found by firefighters in the room where the fire started. But what police initially thought was an accidental death, turned out to be something much more sinister. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

Just two months ago, a Multnomah County grand jury indicted 39-year-old Jesse Calhoun for the murders of three women whose bodies were found within just a few months of each other last year. Two or three other murdered women are being investigated as possible additional victims. Listen to the latest details... and we'll keep you posted as updates become available. Advertising Inquiries: https:...

In 1985, Jane Hylton was having problems in her marriage, so she and her youngest daughter went to stay at a friend's house. Jane stayed home while the others went out that night, and it proved to be a fatal mistake. The case went cold for more than a decade before someone was convicted. But it didn't end there... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...

In December 1993, after her boyfriend broke up with her, 18-year-old Rose Larner turned to her closest friends to keep her spirits up. But tragically she soon discovered that sometimes there's a fine line between an enemy and a friend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a case ripped from the headlines, in this episode we talk about the murder of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe and the trial of his girlfriend Karen Read. By now, we all know the outcome of the trial. And in this episode, we cover what happened leading up to the trial and the significant events that played out in the courtroom.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

In 1986, Michael and Christine Morton celebrated his birthday together with their young son. Little did they know that would be their last night together as a family. The next day Michael was given the horrible news that his wife was deceased. And just six weeks later he was charged with the crime. But that’s not the end of the story... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

As America was celebrating its bicentennial in 1976, newly engaged couple David Schuldes and Ellen Matheys set out for a weekend camping trip. They were never seen alive again. It would be 42 years before science advanced enough to lead detectives in the direction of the perpetrator. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1985, Sandra Hemme was sent to prison after a one-day trial resulted in a conviction for capital murder. Last week - 43 years after Sandra was sentenced to life in prison - a judge overturned the verdict and ordered her released. You won't believe the reason behind the ruling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In February 2008, police responded to a 911 call from a women's clothing store and walked into a horrific scene. Thousands of investigative hours were spent in the first week alone trying to find the perpetrator. To no avail. But what no one knew was that police had a secret witness.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While "Criminal Minds" made the FBI's BAU part of our vocabulary, it actually started back in 1974 in southwestern Montana. Over an 8 month period, one girl and one young woman were taken in the middle of the night, but there were no viable suspects. It took the emerging field of criminal profiling to track down the perpetrator and get justice for their families. Advertising Inquiries:...

This is an update to our BONUS EPISODE from July 2023, about the arrest of Rex Heuermann for four murders that took place in Gilgo Beach, NY over the past two decades. But just a few days ago he was charged with two additional murders, one of which occurred more than 30 years ago. If convicted, this could make him the most prolific serial killer in New York's history. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

In 1991, 23-year-old Dana Ireland had a bright future ahead of her. She'd just graduated from college and was living with her sister on the Big Island of Hawaii while deciding her next steps. Her parents flew out to spend the Christmas holidays with their daughters... but tragically it would be Dana's last. Although it took years for someone to be charged, it still might've been a rush...

In 1966, the small town of Calumet City, Illinois was the site of a horrific crime. 18-year-old Karen Snider, a newlywed and mother of a 2 1/2-month-old daughter, was brutally killed in her home while her daughter slept downstairs. It's been a cold case for almost six decades... but have detectives finally found their man? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

In 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent ran away from home to escape an abusive parent. She first went to NorCal with a boyfriend, but soon found herself living on the streets, sleeping in garbage cans and unlocked cars. She was desperate for a place to live, so she decided to hitchhike to SoCal to live with her grandpa. She never saw evil coming until it was too late. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

In June 2008, 12-year-old Brooke Bennett was dropped off at a convenience store to meet up with a friend. After leaving the store, she was never seen again. When her remains were found, the search for the perpetrator uncovered a shocking conspiracy that had operated in the shadows for years. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During the frigid winter of 1878, the small town of Dexter, Maine was the site of a horrifying bank robbery. John Wilson Barron, a prestigious member of the community and the treasurer of the Dexter Savings Bank, steadfastly refused to disclose the combination to the safe… a decision that cost him his life. Police didn’t find any evidence at the scene and quickly ran out of leads. It would take al...

In the summer of 1980, Bruce and Darlene Rouse had three kids and had worked hard to provide for their children what they'd never had themselves. The lived an affluent lifestyle and their perfect family was the envy of many in the community. But closed doors hide secrets, and nothing is ever as perfect as it seems. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

In 2015, Ellington, CT residents were stunned when a well-known community member was slain during a home invasion. When a woman came home unexpectedly, her injured husband yelled for her to run... but she couldn’t get away from the monster pursuing her. But in this day and age, no one should ever underestimate the use of technology to solve cases. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...