Murder: True Crime Stories

Theora Hix wasn't the type of woman to take no for an answer. Besides wanting to become a doctor in the 1920s, when there were few female physicians, she also began an affair with her older boss, Dr. James Snook. But that same devil-may-care attitude may have led to her undoing. Theora was murdered in June, 1929... and many believed her lover was also her killer. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Cr...

In 1955, Ruth Ellis murdered David Blakely in a crime of passion that dominated British headlines. The dramatic trial that followed shocked the public and changed the UK's justice system forever. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @crimehouse

In 1953, 27-year-old nightclub hostess Ruth Ellis began a tempestuous romance with 24-year-old race car driver David Blakely. Two years later, their passionate but toxic relationship set the stage for one of the UK’s most infamous crimes of passion. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @crimehouse

After 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was murdered in Penn State’s Pattee Library in 1969, the police scoured the campus for her killer. After interviewing multiple suspects without any luck, the police closed her case. But decades later, two Reddit detectives believe they know who got away with Betsy’s murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Insta...

In 1969, 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was studying at the library when she got up to find a book. Minutes later, Betsy was found stabbed to death — and her killer was still on the loose. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse

When serial killer John George Haigh killed Olive Durand-Deacon in 1949, he thought nobody would notice. But his sixth murder victim turned out to be his last. Thanks to Olive’s many friends, his killing spree finally came to an end. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse

In the mid-20th century, serial killer John George Haigh charmed his way into the lives of wealthy people across England -- then murdered them in cold blood, dissolved their bodies in acid, and forged his way into their assets. When he met 69-year-old Olive Durand-Deacon, John thought he'd found another perfect victim. But she would prove to be his undoing. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime Ho...

Join us for the second of two special episodes on the murder of Laci Peterson, featuring Dr. Tristin Engels of the Crime House Original "Mind of a Serial Killer." As the investigation into Laci Peterson's disappearance turned into a homicide case, detectives zeroed in on the likeliest suspect -- her husband, Scott. But was he a murderer like so many believed, or was there more to the story? Listen...

Join us for the first of two special episodes on the murder of Laci Peterson, featuring Dr. Tristin Engels of the Crime House Original Podcast Mind of a Serial Killer. The murder of Laci Peterson is one of the most sensational stories of the 21st century. As Carter takes you through Scott and Laci Petersons' marriage and Laci's chilling disappearance, Dr. Engels offers expert analysis into the psy...

As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examined the case of the Tylenol Murders. In the fall of 1982, seven people in Chicago were killed by poisoned Tylenol pills. In the first of three episodes, learn how the murders unfolded, the early steps investigators took... and how the killer eluded them. Mu...

In the aftermath of Sister Cathy Cesnik's murder in the fall of 1969, a former student believed she knew the killer's identity—a priest from Sister Cathy’s school. Fearing retaliation, she only revealed this information decades later. Authorities are still investigating her shocking allegation, and seeking justice for Sister Cathy's unsolved murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Orig...

In the late 1960s, Sister Cathy Cesnik was a force of good for the communities around Baltimore. The young nun was excited to educate a new generation of women and modernize her religious order. But not everyone appreciated what Cathy was doing. In late 1969, she was murdered -- and there were plenty of suspects. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok a...

As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Money Crimes, Nicole Lapin broke down the story of Melissa Ann Shepard, aka the Internet Black Widow. This deadly senior citizen lured in rich retirees, drained their bank accounts... and left a trail of bodies in her wake. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tikok and Inst...

After 13-year-old Mary Phagan was found dead at the National Pencil Company factory in Atlanta, her supervisor Leo Frank was charged with her murder. But Leo’s only crime was being an outsider in his community. Despite his innocence, Leo went on trial for Mary's murder...while the real killer still roamed free. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and...

In 1913, 13-year-old Mary Phagan was strangled to death in the basement of the National Pencil Company factory in Atlanta. Although the evidence pointed to a factory worker as the killer, the site’s superintendent Leo M. Frank became the main suspect in Mary's murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse

Join us for the second of two special episodes on the Osage Murders, featuring Nicole Lapin, host of the Crime House Original Money Crimes. After dozens of Osage people were murdered for their headrights, one Native woman decided to take matters into her own hands. Thanks to Mollie Burkhart, the U.S. Government got involved and the killing spree finally came to an end in 1930. Murder: True Crime S...

Join us for the first of two special episodes on the Osage Murders, featuring Nicole Lapin, host of the Crime House Original Money Crimes. In the late 1800s, members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma became unbelievably wealthy when oil was discovered on their land. But their newfound riches came with sinister enemies who were willing to do anything to steal the Osage People's budding fortune — even...

After four young employees were kidnapped and murdered at the Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana, the police desperately searched for their killer. The investigation was at a dead end until 1984, when a convict named Donald Wayne Forrester confessed to the murders… but the case was far from closed. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Ins...

In November 1978, four young employees were finishing a late shift at the Burger Chef fast food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana. Later that night, they disappeared… and were later found dead on the outskirts of town. The police had no idea who murdered them — or why. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse

Join us for the second of two episodes on terrifying murders from Halloween. On Halloween night of 1984, a slasher film came to life when pregnant Doreen Erbert was brutally murdered by a man wearing a wolf mask. And in 1974, a wealthy Connecticut suburb was rocked by the murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley on the evening known as “Mischief Night.” Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Origi...

Join us for the first of two episodes about terrifying murders from Halloween. In the late 1950s, the “Trick or Treat Murder” of Peter Fabiano became notorious after he was killed by a costumed stranger. And in 1974, the “Candyman Murder” of young Timothy O’Bryan frightened parents for years to come, and changed how we think of Halloween forever. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Origina...

The Black Dahlia murder may be unsolved, but sisters Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile believe they know who did it: their great-grandfather, George Hodel. Carter Roy, host of Murder: True Crime Stories sits down with Rasha and Yvette to learn more about their story, how they learned about their family's history, and everything that came after. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original....

For decades, the murder of Elizabeth Short, aka the Black Dahlia, went unsolved. But in 1999, a retired LAPD detective made a shocking announcement. He believed he knew who murdered Elizabeth: his father. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse

In 1946, aspiring Hollywood actress Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered. Because of her dark hair and clothing, she became known as “the Black Dahlia.” The ensuing investigation into the seedy underbelly of Hollywood would become one of the world's most famous murder cases. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse

In June 1968, a state trooper found Irene Izak’s body at the bottom of a steep ravine. The police immediately began a murder investigation... and one of their own was a suspect. But over a decade later, Irene’s murder is still unsolved and her family is still searching for her killer. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse