One Crime At A Time

Step into the maze of speculation, unanswered questions, and competing explanations behind one of America’s most perplexing cold cases—the disappearance of the Yuba County Five. Part 2 of our series is devoted entirely to the theories surrounding the case, breaking down every possibility, from the widely circulated explanations to the more obscure hypotheses that have emerged over the decades. We...

In February 1978, five friends from Yuba City, California, vanished on their way home from a basketball game. Months later, four bodies were found deep in the mountains of Plumas National Forest—miles from where their car had been abandoned. One man, Gary Mathias, was never seen again. Known as the Yuba County Five or the American Dyatlov Pass, this case has puzzled investigators for decades. Why...

Karen Silkwood was a lab technician at the Kerr-McGee plutonium plant in Oklahoma during the 1970s. After joining her union, she uncovered serious safety violations and evidence that the company was covering up worker contamination. On November 13, 1974, while driving to meet a reporter with documents proving the misconduct, she died in a mysterious car crash. The evidence she carried vanished. He...

The unsolved murder of Nori Amaya, Washington D.C.’s beloved “Salsa Queen,” shocked the community in 2009. The 38-year-old restaurant owner was found strangled in her apartment after a night out on Halloween. Disturbingly, her fingernails had been removed, but investigators recovered unidentified male DNA. Despite national coverage and years of investigation, her killer has never been found. We th...

On the morning of June 26, 2025, 53-year-old Melissa Casias seemed to be following an ordinary routine. She drove her husband to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, something she did often, and then returned home. Later that day, she stopped by a local shopping area to drop off lunch for her daughter at work—a small, caring gesture that spoke to the close bond she shared with her family. But s...

Delve into the unsettling tale of Curtis Lind, an 82-year-old Vallejo landlord who survived a savage 2022 assault only to be silenced by death as he prepared to testify. Once a staunch advocate for creative, affordable housing—hosting a quirky collective of young "makers" on his property—Lind became the victim of a violent betrayal by tenants tied to a fringe ideology known as the Zizians. We than...

On a warm summer night in 2002, the quiet town of Woodward, Oklahoma, was about to lose its sense of safety forever. Six-year-old Logan Tucker — a bright, curious little boy with a shy smile — vanished without a trace. His disappearance would unravel a disturbing story of family turmoil, unanswered questions, and chilling accusations. In the years since, Logan’s case has left investigators, neighb...

In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of a Kentucky summer morning, a cell phone screen lights up. It's a text from 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing, and it's short and chilling: “I’m scared.” A few moments later, another message follows: “Please hurry.” Then, about an hour later, a final, bewildering text comes through that completely contradicts the fear from before. It just says, “Never mind.” After that...

In the summer of 2017, a peaceful stretch of farmland in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, became the backdrop to one of the most disturbing and tragic missing persons cases in recent history. Four young men vanished—without a trace. What followed was a frantic search, a family's nightmare, and the unearthing of a horror hidden beneath the surface. We thank you for your support! Become a member of our P...

LaVena Johnson was a 19-year-old U.S. Army private from Missouri who died in Balad, Iraq, in July 2005, just days before her 20th birthday. The Army ruled her death a suicide, stating she shot herself in the mouth with her M-16 rifle following emotional distress, including a recent breakup. However, her family strongly disputed this conclusion after noticing severe injuries on her body during her...

Between nineteen sixty four and nineteen seventy, a ghost haunted the sun-drenched streets of Miami. He left behind a trail of at least nine victims, each one a chilling testament to his brutality. In modern true crime circles, he’s known as The Miami Strangler, but back then, the press didn't have a single, tidy name for him. To the police, he was a baffling series of clues and multiple suspects,...

Between 1971 and 1972, the nation’s capital was gripped by fear. A ruthless predator was stalking the streets of Washington, D.C., abducting young Black girls in broad daylight… only to dump their bodies along the I-295 corridor. The press would dub him the Freeway Phantom—a name that still chills those who remember the case. But over 50 years later, not a single arrest has been made. Who was this...

Between 1979 and 1982, five individuals—ranging from a 12-year-old girl to a 35-year-old man—vanished or were murdered in the Lewis–Clark Valley. Their cases share striking similarities: outdoors, near roads or fairgrounds, with connections to the Lewiston Civic Theater. A single suspect, linked circumstantially to multiple crimes, remains unnamed and uncharged. Despite renewed efforts via documen...

In this 5-minute mystery, we delve into one of the most baffling true crime cases in American history - the Mystery of the Sodder Children. On Christmas Eve in 1945, a devastating fire swept through the Sodder family's West Virginia home, claiming the lives of five of their nine children. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a web of inconsistencies and unanswered questions that would l...

Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into the most baffling and shocking murder mysteries that will leave you speechless! From cold cases to recent crimes, we're counting down the most mind-boggling whodunits that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With twists and turns at every corner, these true crime stories will make you question everything you thought you knew about humanity. So, if...

In the small town of Truro, Nova Scotia, a mysterious disappearance shook the community to its core. 3-year-old Dylan Ehler vanished into thin air, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a family desperate for answers. Join us as we delve into the baffling case of Dylan Ehler's disappearance, exploring the events surrounding his vanishing and the investigation that followed. From the i...

Sometime during the night of Monday, November 15, 1971, in the Fort Hill section of Charleston, West Virginia, Dr. Charles Cotrell and his wife Betty were shot in the den of their home. Many believe the answer to the question of who killed the Cotrells came 6 days later when the Cotrell's son, Charles Jr., died in a deliberate auto accident. Others, however, are not so sure. Become a supporter of...

Today, we dive into the chilling cases of Shannon Paulk and Heaven LaShae Ross, exploring the events surrounding their disappearances and murders. Shannon and Shae, as her parents and friends called her, disappeared within 2 years of each other in Alabama and many think the cases could be connected.  #smalltownmurders #unsolvedcrimes #unsolvedmurders #murdermystery #crime #mystery #truecrimecommun...

Bardstown Kentucky is known as the most beautiful small town in America. It is also home to a string of unsolved murders that may or may not be connected. Connect with us on social media and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-crime-at-a-time--4661577/support . We thank you for your support! Become a member of our Patreon...

On the morning of October 4th, 1988, 11-year-old Annette Saygers was last seen standing at a bus stop near her home in Mount Holly, South Carolina. Despite Annette reportedly leaving behind a note explaining her absence, she has not been seen or heard from in over 30 years. Neither has her mother, Korrina Malinoski, who disappeared eleven months before Annette. What happened to this mother and dau...

This week we begin our 2-part series on family annihilator John List. Link to Patreon, Merch, and pretty much everything else about us https://linktr.ee/onecrimepod Link to our sponsor DB Journey https://bit.ly/37cP8YP Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-crime-at-a-time--4661577/support . We thank you for your support! Become a member of our Patreon for just $1...

This week we begin our 2-part series on family annihilator John List. Link to Patreon, Merch, and pretty much everything else about us https://linktr.ee/onecrimepod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-crime-at-a-time--4661577/support . We thank you for your support! Become a member of our Patreon for just $1.99. Click HERE to join. Disclaimer: The content in th...

This week we discuss the murder of Mary Faye Hunter. Link to Patreon, Merch, and pretty much everything else about us https://linktr.ee/onecrimepod Link to our sponsor Baxter Blue https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 Promo for Ye Olde Crime Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-crime-at-a-time--4661577/support . We thank you for your s...

This week we discuss the murders of civil rights activist Harry Moore and his wife Harriette. Link to Patreon, Merch, and pretty much everything else about us https://linktr.ee/onecrimepod Link to our sponsor Real Sleep https://www.realsleep.com/discount/POD Use the code "POD" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-crime-at-a-time--4661577/support . We thank you f...

This week we discuss what was really going on at the Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena. Here's a clue...it wasn't good. Link to Patreon, Merch, and pretty much everything else about us https://linktr.ee/onecrimepod Link to our sponsor Skin Store https://www.skinstore.com/pod.list Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-crime-at-a-time--4661577/support . We thank you fo...