Murder Files Unsealed

Mark Andrew Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the killing of John Brian Altinger. Twitchell, inspired by the fictional character Dexter Morgan, lured Altinger to a garage he rented, where he killed him and dismembered the body. Twitchell's trial attracted significant media attention and raised concerns about the influence of popular culture on crimin...

The episode provides a detailed account of the life and crimes of Robert Hansen, a serial killer who operated in Anchorage, Alaska, between 1972 and 1983. The text outlines his troubled youth, multiple arrests for petty offenses, and a history of mental illness, including diagnoses of manic depression and bipolar disorder. It describes his methodical modus operandi, involving stalking, abduction,...

The episode recounts the case of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989. The case has garnered renewed interest recently due to new documentaries, a television series, and advocacy efforts by Kim Kardashian. This has led to public debate about the brothers' guilt and potential mistreatment by the criminal justice system. While some believe the brothers deserve r...

The text details the investigation into the crimes of John Arthur Ackroyd, a highway mechanic in Oregon, who is believed to be responsible for the murders and disappearances of several women and girls along Highway 20. The article discusses specific cases, including the murders of Kaye Turner and Melissa Sanders and Sheila Swanson, as well as the disappearance of Ackroyd's stepdaughter, Rachanda P...

The provided sources report on the indictment of Tirrell Edwards, who is accused of murdering his fianceé Amanda Williams in their Cleveland home. The initial investigation considered a self-defense claim, but prosecutors ultimately determined the shooting was premeditated. Edwards' attorney disputes the abuse allegations and argues that Edwards was under pressure from social media and the victim'...

The Osage Indian murders were a series of killings that took place in Osage County, Oklahoma, during the 1910s and 1920s. The murders were motivated by the Osage tribe's wealth, which came from oil royalties. The killings targeted Osage people who had headrights to oil leases, and the perpetrators, often white people, hoped to inherit the wealth. The murders led to a federal investigation by the B...

The episode details the mysterious disappearance and subsequent discovery of the skeletal remains of the Jamison family in Oklahoma. The family, consisting of Bobby, Sherilynn, and Madyson Jamison, vanished in 2009 leaving behind their abandoned truck with a large sum of cash, but no bodies. The remains were identified in 2014, but the cause of death remained unknown. The investigation revealed st...

The text details the death of Paula Josette, a 23-year-old woman who died in a Mexican prison after a conjugal visit. Despite the initial ruling of a heart attack, her mother, Briseida Arizona, believes her daughter was murdered and has been fighting for a thorough investigation into the case. Paula's death occurred under suspicious circumstances, with conflicting accounts from the authorities and...

This text recounts the tragic kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz, a 15-year-old high school student, in 2000. The incident was orchestrated by Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer with a history of violence, who sought to control his half-brother, Ben Markowitz, who was in debt to him. Hollywood, paranoid and fearful of legal repercussions, ordered the murder of Nicholas, leading to a com...

The provided epsiode recounts the story of Christine Paolilla, who, at 17 years old, was involved in the Clear Lake Massacre, a 2003 murder of four friends. The article details the events leading up to the crime, including Paolilla's history of bullying and her relationship with her boyfriend, Christopher Snider, who was a known criminal. The text then explains the investigation, arrest, and trial...

The episode recounts the story of Charles "Chuck" Shriner's disappearance and subsequent murder. The investigation began with a frantic 911 call from his live-in employee, Richard Brian Whiting. Suspicion quickly fell on Whiting, who was having an affair with Shriner's wife, Lori. Police discovered a trail of blood in the Shriner home, along with a bloody ax, leading them to believe that Shriner h...

The epsiode chronicles the tragic disappearance of Chris Daigle, highlighting the investigation that spanned nearly a decade before ultimately leading to the arrest and conviction of his best friend, Ricky Mendoza, for his murder. The story begins with Daigle’s disappearance in 2002, where Mendoza initially claimed to have last seen him at a mall. Through a series of leads, including a psychic’s p...

Paul Kenneth Bernardo, also known as Paul Jason Teale, is a Canadian serial rapist and serial killer dubbed the Scarborough Rapist, the Schoolgirl Killer and, together with his former wife Karla Homolka, one of the Ken and Barbie Killers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support .

The episode recounts the tragic events leading to the death of Catherine Griffith, a Florida mother, at the hands of her son Collin. The narrative details Collin's history of violence, including the shooting death of his father a year prior, as well as multiple instances of physical and verbal threats directed at his mother. Despite his history and concerning behavior, Collin was released from men...

The episode describes the Soham murders, a horrific crime that occurred in 2002 when two ten-year-old girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, were lured into the home of Ian Huntley, a school caretaker, and subsequently murdered. The investigation was extensive, involving a massive search effort and numerous leads. Huntley was eventually convicted of both murders and sentenced to life imprisonment...

Leonarda Cianciulli, known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio," was an Italian serial killer who murdered three women in the 1930s and 1940s. Motivated by a desire to protect her son from harm during World War II, Cianciulli believed she needed to perform human sacrifices. She lured each victim to her home under false pretenses and killed them with an axe. After dismembering the bodies, she boiled th...

The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases i...

The episode recounts the 2001 murder of aspiring actress Jennifer Stahl and three others in an apartment above the famous Carnegie Deli in New York City. The epsiode details the investigation, which led to the arrest and conviction of two men, Sean Salley and Andre Smith, for the robbery gone wrong that resulted in the tragic deaths. The episode highlights the victims' lives, their connections to...

The episode recounts the unsolved 1977 murder of Sigrid Stevenson, a graduate student at what is now The College of New Jersey. The episode details the investigation into the case, including the numerous suspects, including campus police officers and members of a local theater group. The article also highlights the efforts of a retired detective, a TCNJ alumnus, and a current Ewing detective to so...

The episode provides an overview of a cold case that will be featured on the Netflix series "Unsolved Mysteries." The case involves the unsolved murders of Kate Brown and Carnell Sledge, who were shot and killed while sitting on a park bench in broad daylight. The episode explores various theories surrounding the murders, including the possibility of a random crime, a hate crime, or a gang-related...

This episode is a summary of the events surrounding the 2013 murder of Tommy Brown, a Fort Worth, Texas janitor. Eunice “Cristina” Rodriguez, serving a life sentence for the crime, is the subject of an upcoming episode of "Snapped: Behind Bars," and her testimony reveals that she and her then-lover, Braylon Ellis, fabricated a pregnancy storyline and conspired to rob and kill Brown. Ellis, who hel...

The West Mesa Murders refer to the discovery of eleven women and a fetus buried in Albuquerque, New Mexico between 2001 and 2005. The victims were mostly young Hispanic women involved with drugs and sex work. While initially suspected to be the work of a serial killer, authorities also believe a sex trafficking ring operating in the Southwest may be connected. The case has remained unsolved despit...

The episode describes the 2019 Northern British Columbia homicides, which occurred between July 14–19, 2019. Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are believed to have killed Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese, before killing Leonard Dyck within a six-day timeframe. The RCMP launched a nationwide manhunt, eventually finding the bodies of McLeod and Schmegelsky near the Nelson River in Manitoba. The suspects...

The provided episode details the tragic murder of Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl who was killed by her parents, Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed, in 2003. After years of abuse and pressure to conform to traditional cultural expectations, Shafilea's parents suffocated her with a plastic bag, fearing she brought shame to the family. The murder was initially treated as a missing persons case, but years...

The episode provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a Canadian nurse who confessed to killing eight elderly patients in her care and attempting to kill four others. The investigation into Wettlaufer's actions revealed a complex and disturbing backstory, including her struggles with mental health, personal issues, and a history of drug abuse. The sources explore Wettlaufer's motivation...