Killer Instinct

Iana Kaisan left her home country of Ukraine to come to Los Angeles with big dreams of becoming a model. It was there where she met Blake Liebel, the father of her first daughter and ultimately the man that would brutally murder her. Savannah explores the privileged, yet strange life of Blake Liebel and the horrendous scene of Iana's murder that various sources described as potentially the most gr...

On May 2, 2017, Desirea Ferris left her home and never returned, leaving behind a birthday card for her mother's upcoming birthday celebration. Ever since her disappearance, there have been many conflicting stories that have come to light and Desirea is still considered a missing person. Savannah attempts to divide theory from facts in this confusing and tragic case. If you have any information on...

On January 13th, 2004, on his 58th birthday, Harold Shipman was found dead by hanging in his prison cell. Harold, also known as Dr. Death, was the prolific serial killer in modern history, charged with the murder of 15 people, but could be responsible for hundreds of deaths. This week, Savannah explores how Harold built up his own private practice and used it to falsify records to cover up the man...

On August 23, 1987, young and popular high school students Don Henry and Kevin Ives were found dead on train tracks in Alexander, Arkansas, in what seemed to be accidental deaths. But after the insistence of the boys' families, second autopsies were performed and signs of trauma were found before the trains hit their bodies. Savannah explores the many mysteries surrounding their death, including h...

This week, Savannah brings you the latest updates that have surfaced about Vanessa Guillen, the missing soldier from the Fort Hood Base in Texas. Since the previous episode was released, Vanessa's remains have been found and a suspect was finally named. On July 2, a 20-year-old fellow solider Aaron Robinson has been charged with Vanessa's murder, along with Aaron's girlfriend, Cecily Aguilar. Sava...

On May 17, 2001, 17-year-old Alissa Turney went missing and was assumed to be a runaway. But almost 20 years later, Alissa hasn't been seen again. Savannah explores Alissa's troubled home life and strained relationship with her step-father, Michael Turney, who many believe is responsible for Alissa's disappearance, including Alissa's siblings. Savannah details how Michael Turney treated Alissa com...

August 1985, on a small farm near Essex, England, Nevill and June Bamber, Sheila Caffell and her two sons were shot to death in their home. On the surface, it appeared that Sheila, who had a history of mental illness, murdered her entire family, then herself. But Savannah explores how this incredibly mismanaged case could be a lot more complicated than this accepted conclusion. So what happened th...

On September 8, 2017, Kenneka went to a party at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel. In the early hours of the next morning, Kenneka had wandered off on her own and was nowhere to be found. Two days later on September 10, Kenneka's body was found in the hotel freezer, which is what finally led police to review surveillance footage to track her final movements. Savannah explores how this could'v...

On January 11, Kendrick was found dead in the Lowndes High School gymnasium, rolled up in a mat by other students. Since that day, Kendrick's final moments and even cause of death have been hotly contested and debated over, yet there still has been no conclusion to the case. Savannah explores how the school might have tried to cover up his death and why his family is still fighting to this day to...

Vanessa was a star student and a 20-year-old US Army soldier at the Fort Hood Military Base in Killeen, Texas. But on April 20, 2019, Vanessa disappeared without a trace from the base, ending her promising career. Savannah actually spoke with the family and uncovers some details surrounding Vanessa's disappearance, including how Gloria Guillen, Vanessa's mother, claims that Vanessa confided in her...

In August 1982, a large family went camping in the Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia. Little did they know that 24-year-old David William Shearing would senselessly slaughter them in one of the most bizarre and chilling events in Canadian history. Savannah explores the family's life leading up to their untimely death, the gruesome details of the crime, and the exhaustive manhunt that...

On December 5, 2015, Katelin was supposed to be boarding a flight home to her fiancé, but she never made that flight and has not been seen since. After receiving mysterious texts from Katelin's phone, they suspected the last person to see her alive, James Branton, her ex-stepfather. Savannah walks us through Katelin's life leading up to her disappearance and why her final texts don't seem legitima...

Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier who was convicted of sex trafficking charges, and his mysterious death is the subject of endless fascination. This week, Savannah explores Jeffrey's life leading up to his death in a New York federal prison, including how he amassed his substantial wealth and why his exclusive clientele has led to suspicion over his suicide. If you have any thoughts on thi...

On the night of January 12, 2018, Jholie sent the last message of her life to her twin sister, letting her know she would be home soon. Jholie never came home. Savannah explores how police eventually were able to pin the murder on her ex-boyfriend, Nebiyu Ebrahim, with the help of a 13-year-old boy, and how & why Jholie hid the various other times Nebiyu attacked her, before ultimately choking her...

Karlie Gusé came back home after hanging out with her friends on the night of October 12, 2018 acting very strange, and admitted to her parents that she smoked marijuana with her friends. The next day, Karlie was missing and has not been seen since. Savannah delves into the details of this case including a few eyewitness accounts of Karlie's whereabouts and what could've possibly happened to her....

On November 18th, 2012, Dylan went to stay with his father Mark Redwine. Mark claims that Dylan ran away the next day and was soon after considered missing. After years of searching, questioning and finger-pointing at both parents, Dylan's body was found in Middle Mountain, a mountain range near Mark's home. Savannah tracks the last-known moments of Dylan's life and what ultimately led police to h...

Pamela Smart went from victim to the number one suspect when her husband Gregg Smart was murdered in their home after more details of the murder came to light. Savannah explores how Pamela's sexual relationship with Billy Flynn ultimately led to Pamela convincing Billy and two other teenage boys to murder Gregg and make it look like a robbery. Pamela continues to maintain her innocence as she sits...

Hannah Truelove's body was found in the woods with multiple stab wounds, but virtually any other evidence was washed away in a recent storm. Savannah tracks the days and moments before her death, much of which was captured online on social media. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gm...

Savannah Spurlock went out for a night of fun and partying, but never made it home. After a few worried months, Savannah's body was found at David Spark's father's home and David was subsequently arrested. Savannah explores the night that Savannah Spurlock went missing and how video surveillance and a huge tip from David's father ultimately helped close the case. For more info on Savannah's case a...

Three-year-old Jaryd Atadero went missing almost 20 years ago while on a hike near Fort Collins, Colorado. What should've been a simple missing person's case, turns into a complicated mess with police stonewalling the investigation at almost every turn. Savannah explores how Jaryd's family was not allowed access to vital information and how Jaryd's father had to take the investigation into his own...

On August 26, 1995, Heather Teague was seen being abducted at Newburgh Beach in Henderson County, Kentucky. The main suspect, Marvin “Ray” Dill, committed suicide before he could be tried for the crime. But the case might not be so simple as it seems. Savannah explores the inconstancies with the eyewitness account of Heather's abduction and why this case hasn't been solved for 25 years. Hear the T...

15-month-old Evelyn Boswell was reported missing on February 18th by Evelyn's grandfather, but Evelyn hadn't been seen almost two months prior to that. After a long search, Evelyn's body was found and now her mother, grandmother and Megan's boyfriend, Megan Boswell, Angela Boswell, and William McCloud, are in custody. Savannah breaks down this tragic case and how Megan, Angela and William strung p...

Brian Shaffer was a young and successful man who had everything going for him. Then he disappeared without a trace. On April 1, 2006, Brian was last seen at the Ugly Tuna restaurant in Ohio, walking in but never walking out. Savannah explores what happened the night of Brian's disappearance and why police have been unable to solve this case. Plus, Savannah reads some fan theories on the previous K...

This week, Savannah explores the fascinating case of one of America's most notorious serial killers, John Wayne Gacy. Gacy became infamous when it was discovered that he had brutally killed at least 33 young boys between 1972 and 1978. Savannah explores the full story and gruesome details of several of Gacy's victims and how he was eventually caught and put to death on May 10, 1994. If you have an...

On May 10, 1989, Kimberly Moreau went missing after being last seen angrily getting out of her friend's car. Even after more than three decades, Kimberly's father Richard Moreau has never given up on finding his daughter. This week, Savannah details the night Kimberly went missing, the many theories that have sprouted up in so long, and the new mysterious tip that could potentially close this cold...