Killer Destinations

In July 1966, five student nurses and three exchange nurses from the Philippines were sharing a dorm-style townhouse in Chicago, Illinois. All of the young women were smart, caring and had bright futures. They had no way of knowing someone had been watching them for days, and learning their routines, before breaking into the townhouse late one night. He was smiling and kind as he told them he woul...

In 1986, 13-year-old Jennifer Bastian rode her bike to Tacoma's Point Defiance Park and never returned. The investigation into her disappearance uncovered similar crimes targeting young teenage girls. The determination of cold case detectives eventually led to the clang of a prison cell door. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In November 2012, a 911 call was placed from a home located in the upscale northern California suburb of Monte Sereno. Raveesh Kumra and his ex-wife Harinder were the victims of a brutal home invasion robbery. Both had been tied up, and when police arrived Raveesh was unresponsive and cold to the touch. As investigators searched for a possible motive, they uncovered secrets that led to an unthinka...

In November 1984, Anne Swanke, a University of San Diego honors student and music major, went to San Diego State University to hang out with her boyfriend and some friends on her way home from a sorority function. She left to go home about 1:30am... and vanished. The investigation into Anne's disappearance led detectives to cross paths with David Allen Lucas. And what they uncovered sent shock...

Quee Choo “Q.C.” Chadwick was smart, talented and above all else, devoted to her husband, Peter, and their three sons. When Q.C. and Peter did not pick up their sons after school, it was so unlike the couple that neighbors were quick to call the authorities. Q.C.’s body was found a week later in a dumpster more than 100 miles away from her home. The roadblocks to justice that popped up along the w...

In 2018, Kelsey Berreth lived in Woodland Park, CO, and she and her fiancé had a 13-month-old baby girl. On Thanksgiving Day, Kelsey disappeared. Police, however, believed her life ended inside her condo that day and arrested a suspect only a few weeks later. Despite never finding her body, the case was taken to trial. Was there justice for Kelsey, or were authorities too quick to judgment? Advert...

In Part 2, we continue our deep dive into what happened to Michael Francke, We discuss possible suspects, how the person who was charged became the focus of the investigation and the outcome of the trial. Did they arrest the right person? Did they convict the real perpetrator? And what did Michael Francke's family believe?  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Michael Francke moved to Salem, Oregon to be the director of the State Department of Corrections and address problems in their prison system. Michael was the perfect candidate… he was an honorable and fearless leader who believed honesty was a requirement for every public servant. Tragically, in 1989 he was found murdered. In Part 1, we follow detectives as they search for possible suspects and de...

In 1982, James Krauseneck left work and went home to his wife Cathleen and young daughter in Brighton, New York. He went upstairs and found Cathleen dead in their bedroom with an ax embedded in the side of her head. The case remained cold for almost four decades until 2019 when the Brighton Police Department finally made an arrest. Trial began in September 2022. Did they finally get their man? Or...

In 2002, Marlyne Johnson was 58 years old and looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild. When she missed lunch with her daughter-in-law - with whom she was very close - her son and daughter-in-law went to check on her and found her body in the basement of the family home. Marlyne was kind and caring and everyone liked her. So who could have committed such a heinous crime? And when pol...

Episode 55 is ripped from the headlines! Over Labor Day weekend 2022, Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German’s body was found next to his house by a neighbor. Throughout Jeff’s long career, his reporting had exposed organized crime, corrupt elected officials and unethical government agencies. With all of these potential adversaries, where do police start looking for a suspect?...

Eleven days ago, Eliza Fletcher was abducted during her regular early morning run near the University of Memphis. Quick work by Memphis PD, with the assistance of county, state and federal authorities, enabled them to arrest their suspect the next day. Sadly, her body was found three days later, leaving behind her husband and two young children. Who did police arrest and how did they find him so q...

We kickoff Season 2 with the true story behind the hit Apple TV+ crime drama Black Bird. In 1993, two young women went missing - college freshman Tricia Reitler disappeared after taking a study break to pick up a soda and magazine from a market close to her dorm. Police believe she was abducted and has never been seen again. Jessica Roach was 15 years old when she was abducted near her home, and h...

In our Season 1 finale, we cover the case of 8-year-old Jennifer Schuett, who, in 1990, was taken in the early morning hours from her bedroom in Dickinson, TX. She was found 12 hours later in a field with her throat slit and clinging to life. Investigators found clothing in a nearby field that they assumed belonged to the perpetrator, but it didn't provide a large enough sample for 1990 techno...

In 1988, social workers in Sacramento, CA went to police asking for help finding one of their clients - a man named Bert Montoya. It was unlike Bert not to be in touch with them, and after receiving an odd phone call they were worried something was wrong. Investigators went to the old Victorian boardinghouse where Bert was living to dig up some information, and it was there they uncovered secrets...

In January 1993, Jennifer Mullin was late coming home from a friend's party. Her parents weren't too worried when she missed curfew, but when she wasn't home the next morning her parents reached out to friends and neighbors. When no one reported seeing Jennifer after she left the party the night before, they filed a missing persons report. Tragically, her body was found later that day...

In Episode 27 we talked about the 1995 murder of Mary K Ross, who was a single mom of a 13-month-old daughter and going to school to become a paralegal. It was a vicious murder that happened with her baby girl asleep in the bedroom next to hers. On August 10, 2022, there was an update on the case that came as a surprise to everyone.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

On August 28, 2013, 22-year-old Brittany Stykes was shot and killed while driving on US Route 68 near Ripley, Ohio. Her 14-month-old daughter, who was in the car with her, was gravely injured by a gunshot wound to her forehead, but thankfully survived and is thriving. Almost nine years later, this case is still unsolved and Brittany's loved ones don't have any answers as to who did this or...

In 1975, 19-year-old Lindy Sue Biechler was recently married, had just started a new job and was looking forward to a bright and happy future. When Lindy was murdered, her husband was certain the killer was someone they both knew. Was he right? Or would this whodunit prove to be an even bigger mystery? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

In 2012, Melissa Jenkins lived in St. Johnsbury, Vermont and was a single mother with a 2-year-old son who she adored. Melissa was friendly and well-liked by everyone who met her. She was also a science teacher at the prestigious St. Johnsbury Academy, a soccer and basketball coach, studying for her master's degree, and working part-time as a waitress. One night she received a call from someon...

In 1994, Carol Neulander lived in the affluent suburb of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with her husband of 29 years. She was the mother of three children who adored her, a savvy businesswoman, and a pillar of her community. One night, her husband came home to find her lying face down in a pool of blood. It had to have been a random act... Carol was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. But was...

In 2004, Dr. Brian Stidham and his young family were living in their adopted hometown of Tucson, Arizona. He loved his family, was devoted to his patients, and was greatly admired by the medical community. When he was found murdered in the parking lot next to his office, 'Whodunit?' was the question on everyone's minds... until police uncovered a tale of sex, lies and revenge.  Adverti...

In 2006, Abraham Shakespeare was living everyone's dream... he won $30 million in the Florida lottery. He was generous with his winnings and gave money to family, friends and even acquaintances. But when he trusted the wrong person, his dream became the ultimate nightmare.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In July 1988, three men - Kenneth Griffith, Earl Smock and Richard Mason - set off from Richard's house to beat the Tennessee heat at a local swimming hole. When they didn't return, searchers fanned out across the wooded terrain to find them. Tragically, the men's bodies were found four days later... and it would take almost a decade before justice was finally served in this case. Adve...

The Groene family lived in rural Wolf Lodge, Idaho. Their home was surrounded by beautiful countryside and the three young Groene children spent their time outdoors fishing, camping and looking for crawdads. On May 15, 2005, the family hosted a barbeque for a few friends and neighbors. It was the last day the Groene family would enjoy each other's company. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...