Murder with Millennials

This week’s case takes us to Wisconsin, where a seemingly routine meeting sets the stage for something far more disturbing. Teri Jendusa Nicolai is simply trying to navigate a difficult chapter in her life—nothing about the day suggests how quickly things will change. But they do. What starts off feeling tense but manageable doesn’t stay that way for long. The atmosphere shifts, expectations break...

We’re back — and we’re diving straight into a case that’s haunted true crime for decades. 🖤 In our first episode after months away, Murder with Millennials revisits the brutal 1975 killing of Martha Moxley, a teenage girl found murdered in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in America. What followed was years of silence, privilege, shifting stories, and a truth that refused to stay buried. This...

In 1986, two nine-year-old girls vanished while playing near their homes in the Moulsecoomb area of Brighton, England. The following day, their bodies were discovered in nearby woodland — a crime that would shock the nation and haunt the seaside city for decades. This episode unravels the mystery behind one of Britain’s most chilling child murder cases. We explore the timeline of that October even...

In 2000, a quiet New Zealand town was rocked by the brutal murders of a mother and her young daughter in their own home. What followed was one of the country’s most controversial and emotionally charged investigations. In this episode, we explore the chilling details of the crime, the strange behavior that raised eyebrows, and the forensic evidence that sparked debate around the world. Sources: ht...

On a cold January night in 2022, Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in the snow outside a suburban home. His girlfriend, Karen Read, was quickly charged with his murder. But as the case unfolded, so did a wave of public skepticism, viral theories, and accusations of a cover-up that reached deep into the local law enforcement community. In this episode, we dive into the tangled timel...

When three women were found murdered in Spokane in the early ’90s, the trail went cold for nearly two decades—until a surprising DNA match led detectives to Donna Perry, a woman with a violent criminal past and a former life as Douglas Perry. In this episode, we explore the twists of identity, the power of forensic breakthroughs, and the haunting question: did a name change mean a new beginning—or...

In a seemingly quiet Utah neighborhood, behind the doors of a perfect-looking family home, a chilling secret was about to unravel. Michelle MacNeil—a beloved mother of eight, devout Mormon, and respected member of the Pleasant Grove community—was found dead in her bathtub just days after undergoing cosmetic surgery. Her death was ruled natural causes… but her daughter wasn’t convinced. In this epi...

In 2014, a quiet Wisconsin neighborhood became the backdrop for one of the most unsettling crimes in recent history. Two young girls carried out a violent act they claimed was ordered by a figure who exists only in imagination: the internet-born legend known as  Slenderman . This episode dives into how an online myth spiraled into real-world horror, exploring the blurred line between imagination a...

When a pregnant woman named Teka Adams seeking safety at a homeless shelter met a kind social worker, she thought it was the start of a new chapter. But the promise of help quickly turned into something far more sinister. A morning of planned shopping quickly turned into a living nightmare — a story so shocking it’s hard to believe it’s real. In this episode, we unravel the twists, lies, and a you...

In 2005, 30-year-old high school teacher and former beauty queen Tara Grinstead vanished from her home in Ocilla, Georgia. Her house showed no signs of forced entry, her car was parked in the driveway, and her cell phone was still on her nightstand charger — but Tara was gone. For over a decade, her case remained one of the most puzzling unsolved disappearances in the country. In this episode, we...

In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the baffling case of Amy Bradley, a 23-year-old woman who vanished without a trace from a cruise ship in 1998. What began as a dream family vacation quickly spiraled into a convoluted and perplexing disappearance at sea. We retrace Amy’s last known movements aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas, explore the conflicting witness accounts, and examine the intern...

In part two of our investigation into the death of Crystal McCrory Jones, we dive into the toxicology report and the full autopsy — and the details are anything but consistent with the West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department’s rushed conclusion. What they labeled a suicide starts to unravel under the weight of forensic facts and missing answers. We also take a hard look at her husband Tony’s...

On February 9, 2023 Crystal McCrory Jones was found in her bed at her home in Oak Grove, Louisiana with a fatal gunshot wound to her head. A pillow left lying over her face and the gun resting in the palm of her hand. In less than two hours, after a hasty, half-hearted crime scene investigation, the West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department had ruled Crystal’s death a suicide. In the weeks that fol...

On April 13, 2011, 20-year-old nursing student Holly Bobo vanished from her family's home in Darden, Tennessee, after being seen walking into the woods with a man dressed in camouflage. What followed was one of the largest search efforts in Tennessee history, a heartbreaking investigation that spanned years, and a shocking trial filled with meth, manipulation, and murder. In this episode, we w...

In Part 2, we take a closer look at the final known hours of Maura’s life, the timeline of events leading up to and immediately following the crash, and the flood of questions that have haunted investigators, internet sleuths, and her family ever since. From the possibility of a planned escape to foul play, we break down the most persistent theories, the people of interest, and how Maura’s case he...

On February 9, 2004, Maura Murray, a 21 year old college student left her dorm room at UMass to drive north - with no warning, leaving no note, and seemingly without any reason. To this day, with several witnesses watching over her after a car accident in a remote area, Maura seemed to have completely vanished. To this day, over two decades later, she has not been seen since. Listen to hear about...

After the arrests, the case against the West Memphis Three moved swiftly—but not fairly. With a coerced confession, no physical evidence, and a community still gripped by fear, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. were convicted in a trial that raised more questions than answers. In Part 2, we dig into the trailsd, the appeals, the role of public outcry, and how new DNA evidence...

In 1993, three young boys were found murdered in a small Arkansas town - their names were Steve Branch, Christopher Beyers, and Michael Moore. Panic set in, rumors of satanic rituals spread, and very quickly three teenage boys were arrested without any real physical evidence. In Part 1, we dive into the crime scene, the fear that gripped West Memphis, and the details around how three outcast, mist...

On Valentine’s Day 2000, a 9 year old girl named Asha Degree walked out of her home in the middle of the night and was never seen again. She was significantly younger than the average runaway so the town of Shelby, North Carolina sprung into action. After 25 years, this case is finally closing in on some unlikely suspects with updates as recent as April 2025. Listen to hear about Asha’s life, the...

On May 19, 1977, 20-year-old Colleen Stan left her home in Eugene, Oregon, planning to hitchhike 400 miles to a friend’s birthday party in California. She had hitchhiked before and trusted her instincts, turning down a few rides before accepting one from a young couple with a baby. That couple was Cameron and Janice Hooker—and within hours, Colleen’s life would change forever. What started as a se...

Nancy “Nannie” Doss was born November 5, 1905 to an abusive father and a complicit and checked-out mother. She was forced to work grueling hours on the family farm and by 16, Nannie was looking for any way out she could find. She was married and quickly got to work building her own family. Not long after, she decided that four girls was too much of a burden for her and she did the unthinkable to h...

Jill Dando was a wildly successful, well-loved, English TV personality. Very early in her career, her brain, charisma, and timeless beauty cornered the BBC news channels - very quickly making her England’s most loved, and most recognizable news reporter. April 26, 1999, her murder would not only shake a nation, but the world. After over 25 years, we have new updates on this long unsolved, world-fa...

Robert Berdella was a reclusive, strange kid. He was hard to be around and his dad reminded him constantly of his shortcomings. Not long after he left home, Robert let himself explore some of his sadistic fantasies, and things continued to escalate for him over the next decade. He became known as his media pseudonym, The Kansas City Butcher. He would drug, kidnap, hold captive, and endlessly tortu...

Robert Berdella was a reclusive, strange kid. He was hard to be around and his dad reminded him constantly of his short comings. Not long after he left home, Robert let himself explore some of his sadistic fantasies and things continued to escalate for him over the next decade. He soon became better know as his media pseudonym, The Kansas City Butcher. He would drug, kidnap, hold captive, and endl...

Los Angeles in the 70s and 80s was plagued with serial killers. So many killers called California home that it was often hard for detectives to distinguish one murder from other. In 1984, a new killer prowled the streets looking for some of the most vulnerable and undervalued women in the community. This monster, like many before him, preyed on sex workers. He became known to the media as The .25...