Murder: True Crime Stories

In 1958, the Martin family left their Portland home for a Sunday drive...and never returned. In this episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of Ken and Barbara Martin and their three daughters along Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. As the search unfolds, investigators uncover troubling evidence, and a theory that one of their own family members may know more than they’re saying. Murder: True...

For decades, investigators searched for answers to solve The Boy in the Box cold case. In this gripping conclusion, we unpack the moments that finally led to a breakthrough, from a chilling tip to the DNA match that identified Joseph Augustus Zarelli. But while his identity is no longer a mystery, the case still remains unsolved and his killer is still at large. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Cri...

In 1957, a young boy’s body was found in a cardboard box on the outskirts of Philadelphia. No name. No missing person report. No one to claim him. In this episode, we revisit one of America’s most haunting cold cases: The Boy in the Box. As investigators follow promising clues, including a department store box, a mysterious cap, and a handmade blanket, they quickly realize that nothing about this...

Bobby Fuller was found beaten, doused in gasoline, and left to die in his car, but police ruled the rock star’s death a suicide. In Part 2, we explore the conflicting autopsy reports, the rumors of mob ties, and the chilling possibility that someone close to Bobby wanted him silenced. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get you...

Bobby Fuller had it all: talent, ambition, and the hit single "I Fought the Law." But just weeks after climbing the Billboard charts, he was found dead in his car. In Part 1, we trace the rock star's path to stardom and the subtle, chilling signs that his success may have come at a deadly cost. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever y...

For years, police believed they knew who killed Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. But in Part 2, the hate crime investigation takes a shocking turn. We follow the failed prosecution of a suspect, the DNA twist that upended everything, and the decades-long search that finally uncovered the real killer. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen whe...

In 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set off for a quiet camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. But just days later, they were found brutally murdered—bound, gagged, and left in the woods. In Part 1, we follow the young couple's journey into the wilderness—and the devastating discovery that made headlines across the country. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, pow...

Geza de Kaplany tortured his wife and confessed to murder. But when the trial began, his story took a shocking turn. In Part 2, we uncover the courtroom chaos, his bizarre multiple personality defense, and the decades-long mystery of what really happened after “The Acid Doctor” walked free. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you g...

She thought she’d found her perfect match. But just five weeks into their marriage, 25-year-old Hajna Piller was dead—and her husband, a Hungarian doctor named Geza de Kaplany, was the prime suspect. In Part 1, we trace Hajna’s journey to America, her search for stability, and the chilling murder plot that would end it all. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by P...

The white Bronco chase. The glove. And the verdict that shocked the world. In Part 2, we follow the O.J. Simpson investigation, the trial that captivated the world, and the media storm that followed the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. With insight from forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels, host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds", we examine the emotional fallout, the power of p...

Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder shocked the world—but the warning signs were there. Dr. Tristin Engels, clinical and forensic psychologist and host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds," joins us to examine the patterns of manipulation, control, and trauma that shaped Nicole Brown Simpson’s relationship with O.J. Simpson, long before it ended in tragedy. For more true crime psychoanalys...

He thought he’d gotten away with it all. But DNA, determined detectives, and one unexpected interview would finally expose Samuel Little as America’s deadliest serial killer. In Part 2, we trace the final chapter of Samuel Little’s reign of terror—and the investigation that changed everything. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever yo...

He’s believed to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. With 93 victims and a trail of cold cases left behind, Samuel Little’s crimes went undetected for decades. Now, detectives are piecing together how a petty thief turned into a serial killer responsible for dozens of deaths. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you...

When 49-year-old former sitcom star Bob Crane was found murdered in 1978, detectives quickly honed in on their one and only suspect: Bob’s friend and confidant, John Carpenter. It took years to finally bring John to trial, but when they did — there wasn’t enough evidence to convict him. To this day, Bob Crane’s murder remains unsolved. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast,...

In the 1960s, Bob Crane was the face of feel-good sitcom comedy as the star of Hogan’s Heroes. But while Bob portrayed himself as a devoted family man, he lived a secret double life. When the 49-year-old was found dead in 1978, detectives wondered if Bob’s X-rated hobbies played a role in his murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wher...

In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by 26-year-old John Wilkes Booth while watching a play in Washington, D.C. But killing the president wasn’t Booth’s only goal that night. Because he’d enlisted a group of co-conspirators to take down the entire US government. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad...

When Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as president in 1861, he vowed to stop the spread of slavery and keep a fractured nation from splitting apart. Just a few years later, Lincoln was shot dead for his efforts. But the real story behind his assassination was more complicated than anyone ever knew. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever y...

In 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood was on her way to meet with a New York Times reporter. She planned to blow the whistle on the numerous safety issues at the nuclear power plant where she worked. But before she could get there, Karen was killed in a violent car crash. Her friends and co-workers couldn’t help but wonder: was Karen murdered to stop her from sharing the truth? Murder: True Crime St...

When 26-year-old Karen Silkwood first started working at a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma in 1972, she was thrilled to be fulfilling her passion for science. But before long, she realized just how risky her job was — and she wanted the world to know the truth. She had no idea that in doing so, she would lose her life. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on al...

When 27-year-old Jerry Dean and 32-year-old Deborah Thornton were found dead in Houston, Texas in 1983, police desperately searched for their killer. Eventually, they honed in on a suspect with a vendetta against Jerry: his ex-girlfriend’s best friend, 23-year-old Karla Faye Tucker. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse

In 1983, 27-year-old Jerry Dean was newly single and looking for a little fun. When he met 32-year-old Deborah Thornton at a pool party that summer, she seemed to have the same idea. But what should’ve been a simple one-night stand ended in a brutal double murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse

After 43-year-old socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer was found dead near a canal in Washington, D.C., investigators narrowed in on a suspect. But after he was acquitted, people wondered: was there something more sinister at play? Was Mary’s death a tragic one-off murder… or a government conspiracy? Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse

In the early 1960s, Washington, D.C. socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer seemed to have it all: a fabulous home, a successful CIA agent husband, and a close group of friends that included the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. But Mary’s life wasn’t as perfect as it seemed, and after her marriage fell apart, she found comfort in a new lover: the president himself. When Mary was found dead i...

Join us for a special March Madness Murders episode of "Murder: True Crime Stories." In 2003, 21-year-old Patrick Dennehy’s basketball career was tragically cut short when he was found shot dead in Waco, Texas. The ensuing investigation revealed a tragic conspiracy that reached the highest levels of Baylor University. Years later, in 2010, another basketball star lost his life far too soon. That y...

After Theora Hix was murdered, her paramour Dr. James Snook was quickly identified as the suspect. The ensuing trial became famous for its salacious details, with Theora's personal life put under the microscope. But no matter what Dr. Snook did to try and distract the jury, nothing could stop them from learning the truth. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on...