Sleuth Be Told

This week we are concluding our coverage of Sylvia Likens. We detail just how involved the neighborhood was, how the Baniszewskis were getting away with it, and how things came to an end. Episode 89 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com 

Sylvia Likens and the Bystander Effect a.k.a. "Indiana's Most Terrible Crime" P2: This week we are taking a deeper dive into the abuse that Sylvia underwent during her time with the Baniszewski's. We also discuss the bystander effect and how other people in the community began getting involved. Episode 88 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes,...

This week we are talking about what happened after Sylvia and Jenny were left to stay with Gertrude Baniszewski and her 7 kids while their dad traveled for work. They never could have guessed what would have been next for them. Episode 87 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com 

This week we are talking about the case of Angela Samota who was killed after a night out in Dallas, TX. It is full of twists and turns and while police thought it was straightforward and that they had their man pretty early, they needed evidence so buckle up! Episode 86 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbeto...

Dave Kroupa lived a stalking nightmare for over 3 years when the woman he dated for 2 weeks seemed determined to ruin his life after telling her he didn't want her to move in with him. What seems like a simple case is actually full of twists and turns so join us to find out the truth behind what was happening. Episode 85 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon,...

In part 2 of our coverage of The Lululemon Murder we are delving into what actually happened the night Jayna Murray was murdered. We also learn about kleptomania, have a little English lesson, and speculate plenty. Episode 84 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

We've all heard of Lululemon leggings but have you heard of the Lululemon Murder? We are diving into the infamous murder that took place at a Lululemon store in Bethesda, MD in 2011. Episode 83 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

Paul Fugate is the only Park Ranger to go missing and never be found. The question is did he disappear because he happened upon something and met foul play or was it an elaborate plan so he could escape his life? We are diving into all the possibilities and strange happenings around his disappearance in today's episode. Episode 82 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our...

This week we did something a little different and instead of covering a case, we watched a true crime documentary, "Girl in the Picture," and talked about our opinions and questions after watching it. Make sure to watch on Netflix so you can follow along with our discussion and let us know if you agree with our thoughts! Episode 81 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support ou...

This week we are wrapping up our dive into the case of Laci Peterson. After 5 long weeks, we came back to a few things that we had questions on, we find out the results of Scott's trial, and talk about the drama with the jury and recent appeals. Breya also finally shares her official stance on the case and how her opinion has shifted. Let us know your opinions! Episode 80 Thank you for listening!...

This week we are diving into Scott's arrest and the suspicious contents of his car when he is arrested. We also cover the case the prosecution presented and what the defense did to attempt to prove reasonable doubt. Finally, we discussed the fishy burglary from across the street and the implications of how Conner's body was found. Episode 79 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram,...

In part 3 we are diving into all the details of what happened the days, weeks, and even months after Laci went missing before she is found. The search for Laci begins, we learn more about the investigation, Amber finds out who her romantic beau really is, Scott’s lies begin to unravel, and finally Laci and Connor are found. You don’t want to miss this part as we also take some time to clarify misi...

In this week's episode we are breaking down the *interesting* Christmas Eve day that Scott Peterson had... at least according to him. Does everything add up or is it all a bit fishy🎣? Episode 77 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

We've all heard of the story of Laci Peterson. But why has it taken such a hold on us? In part 1 we are diving into the life that everyone thought the Peterson's were living and what was really going on behind the scenes. Episode 76 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

Today we are continuing the investigation into what happened to Brenda, the trial of her accused murderer, take a little detour to talk about double jeopardy, and wrap it up with some karmic justice. Have you witnessed an act of karma recently? Episode 75 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

Brenda hadn't had the best of luck in relationships, so when her good friend set her up on a blind date with a man who seemed to check all her boxes, she thought she may have found the one. That is, until he started to show his true colors. We dive into this and plenty more in today's episode. Episode 74 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes,...

In part 2 we get into the nitty gritty of what was found in the house and why investigators had to wear hazmat suits to process the scene. We also learn what happened, who did it, and take plenty of detours along the way. It’s a jam packed episode so buckle up! Episode 73 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbet...

Lisa and Joel Sr. decided to host Thanksgiving for one last hurrah in their family home before retiring and moving. When Lisa didn’t show up to work the next day, her coworkers became worried. Would this be the last thing they ever host? Episode 72 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

Carl was a man in love that went to great lengths to find his dream woman. Come along with us as we talk about the crazy things he did and where he and his love ended up. Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

In Part 2 of our story, we discover the identity of our final victim, and how he was able to escape the Charlotte Street house of horrors. What would police discover when they searched the inside of the home and the property surrounding it? What about Robert Berdella? Will police be able to tie him to the crimes, or will he be able escape justice? Find out the answers to these questions & more...

Halloween night brings spooks & scares, but sometimes it's not the bumps in the night you have to fear, it's the house right next door in your own neighborhood. In Kansas City, Missouri, a 2 story house located at 4315 Charlotte St. was the epitome of a real life haunted house, complete with scares, screams, torture, and murder. Listen if you dare, for this story is not for the faint of heart!...

Re-release of one of our past Halloween episodes! Horror movies are supposed to be fictional and for entertainment purposes only. But what happens when the killer character in a slasher film, stops being fictional, and starts killing for real? On October 24th, 1988 in the city of Greenfield, Massachusetts, the "Friday the 13th" movie became a reality, and a copycat "Jason Voorhees" killer brutally...

It's the third and final part to the Weepy Voiced Killer. We dive into what happened after the attacker left Denise in the parking lot and how the killer is finally caught. We also wrap up all the loose ends from the first two episodes and get to witness the sweet taste of karma. Episode 69 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at ht...

We're back for part 2 of the Weepy-Voiced Killer. We learn that the man who confessed in part 1, was in fact, not the killer. Almost a year after the confession, the weepy-voice strikes again. So what will the Twin Cities do now? Episode 68 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

It's spooky season so Breya chose a case that gives her the heebie-jeebies. It's totally normal for there to be 911 calls made after a violent crime, but the calls in this case are really something else. The caller ends up being penned "The Weepy Voiced Killer" and once you've heard the calls it will all start to make sense. Buckle up, because this one is a doozy. Episode 67 Thank you for listenin...