Missing Pieces

Welcome to the show. This episode examines the mysterious 2001 disappearance of Patricia Adkins, a single mother and Honda factory worker from Marysville, Ohio, whose sudden vanishing has remained one of the state’s most haunting unsolved cases. Patricia was known as hardworking, dependable, and deeply devoted to her young daughter. In the days leading up to her disappearance, however, she was liv...

Welcome to the show. This episode examines the unsettling life of Sandra Bridewell, a Dallas socialite who would later earn the chilling nickname “the Black Widow of Highland Park.” Behind her polished appearance and carefully cultivated charm was a woman who navigated elite social circles with calculated precision—and left a trail of ruin, suspicion, and unanswered questions in her wake. Sandra B...

Welcome to the show. Today’s episode explores one of the most disturbing family tragedies in American true crime history—the Baekeland family. Behind their immense wealth and elite social standing lies a story shaped by generational trauma, severe mental illness, and deeply destructive relationships. The story begins with Barbara Baekeland, whose childhood was marked by instability and tragedy, in...

In this episode, we examine the tragic and infamous case of Susan Smith, exploring the psychological and familial factors that shaped her actions. Her childhood was marked by profound trauma, including her father’s suicide and alleged sexual abuse by her stepfather, Beverly Russell, which contributed to emotional instability as she grew older. Once a popular high school student, Smith struggled wi...

In this episode, we examine the 1980 killing of Betty Gore by her neighbor Candy Montgomery in Wylie, Texas, set against the backdrop of a small-town community intertwined through church and social activities. The story explores the lives of both women and the complex relationships that connected them, focusing on the extramarital affair between Candy and Betty’s husband, Alan Gore, which began af...

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Deborah Green, a physician whose remarkable intellect and early academic success masked a darker trajectory. Once a child prodigy with a near-genius IQ, Green’s life unraveled through professional stagnation and a volatile marriage to Michael Farrar. Consumed by jealousy and resentment over her failing relationship and her husband’s career, she beg...

In this episode, we revisit one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking cases in American criminal history—the story of Sylvia Likens, a teenager whose life was tragically cut short in 1965.Sylvia Likens was placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski, whose troubled background, including unstable marriages and psychological challenges, provides context for the horrific events that unfolded. Over...

In this episode, we examine a tragic and disturbing case from Sweden—a family destroyed from within, and the psychological factors that led to an unthinkable act. In May 2010, Härnösand, Sweden, was shaken by the triple homicide committed by Ragnar Nilsson, who killed his two younger siblings and his stepfather using a knife and an axe before attempting to flee the country. The investigation delve...

In this episode, we examine a chilling case that spanned over a decade—the disappearance of Janet March and the shocking events that followed. Janet March, a talented artist from a wealthy family, vanished in 1996, and her husband, Perry March, claimed she left voluntarily after a domestic dispute. But inconsistencies in his story—such as the disposal of household items and the suspicious handling...

In this episode, we examine a tragic case of deception, violence, and disappearance—one that left three lives lost and countless questions unanswered. This episode explores the triple homicide of Sheryl Baker, Nadia Medley, and Nadia’s teenage daughter, Payton, whose lives were violently taken at a rural farm in Idaho. Investigators identified the suspect as Mike Bollinger, a pilot who led a caref...

n this episode, we uncover one of the most disturbing chapters in television history—a reality show that crossed ethical boundaries and turned human suffering into entertainment. This episode explores the shocking history of the 1990s Japanese reality series Susunu! Denpa Shōnen, a show infamous for its extreme and sadistic treatment of its contestants. At the center of the controversy is Nasubi,...

In this episode, we revisit one of the most disturbing unsolved cases in American true crime—the mysterious disappearance and death of Dorothy Scott. This episode presents an in-depth reconstruction of the 1980 case of Dorothy Scott, offering a more detailed analysis than previous tellings. The focus is placed on the series of harassing phone calls Dorothy received from an unidentified stalker in...

Some crimes are so hidden, so disturbingly close to home, that they defy belief. This is the story of a man who vanished—and was never truly gone. In this episode, we examine the shocking case of Omar bin Omran, an Algerian man who was discovered alive in 2024 after being missing for nearly three decades. Abducted at just eighteen years old during the chaos of the Algerian Civil War, Omar was held...

Some criminals hide in the shadows. Others hide in plain sight—behind wedding rings, vows, and carefully crafted lies. Jill Coit was one of the latter, earning the chilling nickname “the serial bride.”This episode explores the surreal and disturbing criminal biography of Jill Coit, a woman who married at least ten times—often maintaining multiple husbands simultaneously—by exploiting loopholes in...

One of Norway’s most shocking criminal cases would later become one of its greatest miscarriages of justice. In this episode, we revisit the Baneheia murders—a case that haunted the nation for more than two decades. This episode recounts the tragic Baneheia murders of 2000, in which two young girls were brutally killed in Kristiansand, Norway. The investigation quickly led to the arrest and convic...

Behind some of the greatest literary works of the 20th century lies a story of passion, obsession, and devastating loss. This episode explores the haunting life of Assia Wevill, a woman forever entangled in one of literature’s most tragic love triangles. Born in Germany to a Jewish-Russian father and a German mother, Assia Wevill was a brilliant, multilingual woman whose life unfolded across Europ...

Some crimes are committed in desperation. Others are committed to protect a lie. This episode explores a case where image mattered more than life itself. This episode examines the chilling true crime story of Christian Longo, a man who murdered his wife and three young children in 2001 to conceal a web of deception he could no longer sustain. The narrative traces Longo’s life from a strict religio...

Some crimes are driven by rage. Others by fear. This case forces us to confront a more unsettling motive—obsession—and how it can spiral into irreversible violence. This episode examines the chilling criminal case of Shayna Hubers, a highly intelligent young woman convicted of murdering her partner, Ryan Poston, in 2012. At the center of the story is a deeply toxic and volatile relationship, marke...

Some disappearances leave behind questions. Others leave behind devastation. This episode explores a case where answers were buried alongside an entire family’s collapse. This episode examines the disturbing disappearance of Susan Powell and the tragic unraveling of the family she left behind. The narrative centers on Susan’s troubled marriage to Joshua Powell, whose increasingly erratic and contr...

A wealthy husband disappears. A body is found in the desert. And a wife becomes the center of one of Las Vegas’s most controversial murder cases. In this episode, we examine a story where suspicion, money, and justice collide. This episode explores the notorious case of Margaret Frost Rudin, convicted of murdering her fifth husband, millionaire real estate developer Ronald Rudin, in 1994. We trace...

A quiet, wealthy neighborhood. A brutal murder. And a mystery tangled in privilege, power, and unanswered questions. In this episode, we revisit one of America’s most haunting and controversial cold cases. This episode takes an in-depth look at the 1975 murder of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley in the exclusive Belle Haven neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut. We begin by exploring Martha’s backg...

A brutal crime. A grieving mother. And a verdict that continues to divide public opinion decades later. In this episode, we revisit one of the most controversial murder cases in modern American history. This episode examines the case of Darlie Routier, beginning with her early life, marriage to Darin Routier, and the family’s seemingly idyllic, affluent lifestyle in Texas. The narrative then shift...

How far would someone go to protect an image of success? In this episode, we examine a devastating case where pressure, isolation, and fear led to an unthinkable act. This episode explores the tragic case of Menhaz Zaman, a young man in Canada who murdered his entire family in an attempt to conceal a deeply hidden failure—dropping out of university. The story sheds light on the intense academic pr...

What happens when secrecy, obsession, and blurred boundaries collide with jealousy and fear? In this episode, we dive into a disturbing case that challenges the line between truth and self-justification. This episode explores the controversial case of Erin McLean and the 2007 shooting of eighteen-year-old Sean Powell. Through interviews, court records, and a critical comparison of personal testimo...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we delve into the tragic and disturbing story of Sheila and Allen Blackthorne. This case explores a relationship marred by manipulation, control, and escalating violence, culminating in a shocking act of premeditated murder. We’ll examine the events leading up to Sheila’s death and the web of schemes orchestrated by Allen that ultimately led to his conviction. The...