Koltergeist: True Crime Stories

This captivating truecrime episode explores the shocking divergence within the Stayner family. It begins with young Steven Stayner’s abduction at age 7 and his courageous escape seven years later—saving a fellow captive along the way. But the story takes a darker turn, as his older brother Cary grows up overlooked and troubled, eventually becoming the notorious “Yosemite Park Killer.” The hosts tr...

On a cold January evening in 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg, a beloved teacher and bride-to-be, was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds—10 of which were to the back of her head and neck. Despite the medical examiner determining the manner of death as a homicide, it was never really investigated as such. The medical examiner then suddenly changed the manner of death to s...

In this episode, we explore two shocking cases of fetal abduction—where pregnant women were targeted by women desperate to steal their unborn babies. First, we recount the 2015 attack on Michelle Wilkins, who was lured by Dynel Lane under the guise of a Craigslist baby clothes sale, only to be brutally attacked and have her baby cut from her womb. Then, we examine the infamous case of Lisa Montgom...

Years apart, on the very same stretch of a San Diego beach, three teenagers were found murdered under eerily similar circumstances. Day after day, people came to the shoreline to enjoy the sun, the sand, and the waves—while the trail went cold, with no clear leads in sight. That is until advances in DNA technology breathed new life into the investigation. But as new evidence surfaced, it pulled mo...

In this episode of Koltergeist, we explore the shocking case of Ian Diaz, Michelle Hadley, and Angela Diaz—a twisted saga of stalking allegations, fake threats, and a woman who spent 88 days behind bars for a crime she didn't commit. What began as a bitter breakup spiraled into an elaborate deception that fooled investigators and nearly destroyed an innocent life before the truth finally e...

This story takes us back to 1982 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, when a local business tycoon was found brutally murdered in the back seat of his car. As investigators peeled back the layers of the case, a web of greed, betrayal, illicit affairs, and shocking motives began to emerge—along with a cast of surprising suspects. In this episode of Koltergeist , we unravel the chilling murder of businessman...

On this episode of Koltergeist, we dive into the glittering, chaotic world of Erika Jayne — a woman who built her brand on diamonds, glam squads, and the mantra “it’s expensive to be me.” But behind the designer clothes and pop-star persona was a scandal unraveling in real time. As lawsuits mounted against her powerful attorney husband, Tom Girardi, the luxury lifestyle viewers watched on reality...

This story is a parent’s worst nightmare. A normal family who gave their children an ideal upbringing with solid family values. But in this digital age, a secret double life can be unfolding and can culminate in devastation before anyone sees it coming. This is a story about deception, vulnerability, and how quickly innocence can spiral into tragedy. In this episode of Koltergeist, we talk about t...

On this episode of Koltergeist, we step inside a case that haunted Los Angeles for decades. In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen was found brutally murdered inside her own home. Detectives quickly claimed it was a burglary gone wrong… but something about the scene felt off. The violence was personal. The evidence didn’t add up. And somehow, the case seemed to fade into the shadows. As years passed, whispers...

This episode of Koltergeist is about one couple that seemed to it all—love, success, wealth and a life most people only dream about. But then tragedy struck when the devoted husband and wife were found brutally attacked in their Lake Tahoe mansion. The crime was a shock- There were no signs of forced entry, just the one haunting question investigators were asking: who would want them dead? Th...

In this episode of Koltergeist , we unravel the haunting case surrounding Andrea Sneiderman and the brutal, daylight murder of her husband, Rusty Sneiderman. What begins as a seemingly random act of violence quickly spirals into something far more complex—filled with secrecy, unsettling behavior, and relationships that don’t quite add up. As investigators dig deeper, attention turns to Andrea’s in...

This episode of Koltergeist explores the tragic murder of a young girl, the suspect’s connections to a legedary political dynasty, and the chilling legacy of America’s royal family. Beneath the glamour lies a story of tragedy, murder, and a family that seems cursed by generations of darkness. Murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich in 1975 shocked the community Jan 21, 2000, page 12 - Stamford Advoca...

Tonight, we’re diving into the disturbing case known as the Amazon Killer—a story that begins with something as ordinary as online orders and digital trust, but quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Behind the convenience of everyday life was a predator carefully building control, isolating his victim, and hiding a violent reality beneath a completely normal exterior. As investigators...

This main line mystery started in 1979 when the nude body of an Upper Merion high school teacher was found in the trunk of her car. After the horrific discovery, investigators began piecing together the evidence and found that behind each lie was someone with something to gain. They uncovered a disturbing trail of deception within the walls of the workplace- affairs, greed, twisted sexual secrets,...

This episode dives into the strange and unsettling raid on the home of Afroman — a search warrant based on serious accusations that left more questions than answers. But what happened after the deputies left may be even more disturbing than the raid itself. Security footage, missing money, and a lawsuit would slowly expose a situation that felt less like justice… and more like something gone very...

What started out as a romantic sunrise cruise turned tragic when a beloved husband and father disappeared underneath the dark and frigid waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho. His death would soon expose a tangled web of deception-and the true character behind a one town’s most recognizable residents. District of Idaho | Lori Isenberg Pleads Guilty to Over $570,000 in Wire Fraud and Feder...

In this update episode of Koltergeist, we revisit the shocking case of Utah author Kouri Richins, who is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, before writing a children’s book about grief. Since the initial charges, new evidence, financial motives, and disturbing details have continued to surface, raising even more questions about what really happened the night Eric died. https://www.slt...

For most of his life, he was labeled a throw away, mocked, bullied, criticized, and misunderstood. But beneath the grunge appearance, the suffering, and the addictions, there existed an artist with a brilliant mind, a truly genuine being who never compromised his artistic integrity. Deep down - a really good human. A man whose tragic death seemed like a classic open and shut case. Yet-the story ha...

In May 2006, 32-year-old Rey Rivera vanished after receiving a mysterious phone call at his Baltimore home. Eight days later, his body was discovered inside an unused conference room at the historic Belvedere Hotel, beneath a hole in the roof. His glasses and phone were found nearby, strangely undamaged. Authorities initially theorized he jumped from the hotel’s rooftop, but questions about the di...

This episode of Koltergeist delves into the life and crimes of Robert Eugene Brashers-a monster who committed at least eight murders and numerous sexual assaults between 1990 and 1998 across several states and who was just last year finally identified as the man behind the 1991 yogurt shop murders. Oct 06, 2018, page 23 - The Bangor Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Oct 12, 2018, pag...

For years, the Turpin family lived quietly in plain sight—while thirteen children were being systematically controlled, starved, and isolated behind closed doors. In this episode of Koltergeist, we examine the disturbing beliefs, generational abuse, and institutional failures that allowed unimaginable cruelty to continue unchecked. This is a story not just about captivity, but about silence, misse...

Valentine’s Day—a celebration of love. From grand gestures to whispered promises, a holiday devoted to romance. But on February 14, 2013, Reeva Steenkamp wasn’t struck by Cupid’s arrow - she was struck by gunfire. Four hollow-point bullets tore into her body through a locked bathroom door. The trigger was pulled by the man who said he loved her. Was it a deliberate act of violence… or a catastroph...

In  Run, Hide, Repeat , a family’s quiet life is slowly consumed by an invisible threat—break-ins that don’t make sense, warnings that arrive too late, and a growing belief that someone powerful is watching their every move. As fear tightens its grip, the family is forced into constant flight, changing homes, identities, and routines in a desperate attempt to stay ahead of danger. But as the...

In this episode of Koltergeist, we examine the cases of three women whose tragic deaths were all sudden, heartbreaking, and shrouded in mystery. All three ended in the same way—with a body found at the bottom of a trash chute without a logical explanation of how it got there. But the circumstances of each are vastly different and fiercely cont...

Kristil Krug was found dead in the garage of her suburban Colorado home, her body bearing clear signs of violence that immediately ruled out any natural cause. What should have been an ordinary evening ended in a brutal crime that left investigators searching for answers amid a web of contradictions, half-truths, and unsettling behavior from those closest to her. As police pieced together timeline...