Sleuth Be Told

It all comes down to this, the third and final episode of the murder of Katarzyna Zowada. There is finally a legitimate suspect in the case by the name of Robert Janczewski. But is he actually the killer, or just another "dead" end? Join us as we investigate and dissect the evidence against him on this episode of Sleuth Be Told. Episode 66 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, su...

In Part 2 of our investigation into the murder of Katarzyna "Kasia" Zowada, we discuss potential suspects and get a clearer picture of why this individual may have committed such a heinous murder, through the use of psychological profiling. Has this murderer struck before, and could he potentially strike again? Episode 65 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon,...

A young college student, in her 20's, mysteriously goes missing in November 1998 from the suburb of Nowa Huta in Krakow, Poland. Police believed she was a runaway, others believed she committed suicide. Was it something more dark & nefarious? Families sought help from the church for relatives that were drawn into Satanism & the occult. Is this what happened to Katarzyna Zowada? Find out ho...

There's a reason Breya doesn't believe in coincidences and this case is proving her point. Obviously, the Staudte's weren't really dying of natural causes. But there are more unexpected twists in this case so make sure to listen to find out what really happened! Episode 63 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbe...

The Staudte’s were living an average life in the early 2010s. They seemed like a regular, happy family until tragedy unexpectedly hit and over a matter of months there are 2 deaths anttrivuted to natural causes and 1 serious hospitalization. It’s no surprise suspicions are starting to rise. What are the odds this has all been natural causes? We all know how Breya feels about coincidences… Episode...

Commonly referred to as the youngest serial killer, Mary Bell killed two young boys in the 1960s. She had a rough childhood and was only 10 when she killed for the first time and has gone down in history for her brutal killings of 4 year old Martin Brown and 3 year old Brian Howe. Her best friend, Norma Bell, was also present for these killings but her name isn't infamous like Mary's is and we div...

We are finally wrapping up our dive into Todd Kohlhepp. After having spent the last few weeks learning about his victims as an adult, we are taking a look into his childhood and discussing theories as to why he turned out the way he did. We also talk about the crime that landed him in prison as a teenager and what happened after he was caught. Episode 61 Marked explicit for graphic details and lan...

In part 3 of our dive into the crimes of Todd Kohlhepp we first dive into the murder of Meagan and Johnny Coxie. Then we spend some time delving into other potential victims and claims he has made to try and piece together how his supposed murder count could be close to the three digits like he said. Are his claims true or is he just full of it? Episode 60. Marked explicit for graphic details and...

Was Todd Kohlhepp responsible for the infamous Superbike Murders in South Carolina? We are unpacking what happened, Todd's confession, and the discrepancies between the story he told and the story the evidence told. Episode 59 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

In August of 2016 Kala Brown and Charlie Carver went missing in South Carolina. When police got a lead on where they could be, no one could have imagined what they would find and what would unfold from the information Kala came out of captivity with. Marked explicit for graphic details of sexual assault and language. Episode 58 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Pa...

One day she was there, and 31 days later she was gone. How did 3 year old, Caylee Anthony just vanish into thin air, and why wasn't she reported missing by her mother, Casey Anthony? Was this a case of kidnapping by stranger, or was the true culprit someone inside the family circle? Episode 56 Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at...

In part two of this episode, we discuss what lead to the shocking death of Caylee Anthony. Was it murder, accidental, or something in between? Listen as we discuss the trial, evidence, and deception that took place surrounding her death. Episode 57 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 the stories of razor blades in apples, needles in candy, and sweetheart shaped ecstasy hidden in Halloween candy. Where do these stories come from and have these things actually happened? In 1974, one dad chose trick over treat and it has gone on to perpetuate these stories and will affect the perception of Halloween candy forever. Episode 55. Thank you for listening! Please follow...

All Hallows' Eve, better known as Halloween, was especially dark and scary in Amarillo, TX on October 31st, 1991. There definitely weren't any treats to be had, and the trick this year, was murder. But this one was especially heinous, as Sister Tadea Benz, was raped, stabbed, and strangled inside her second floor bedroom in the St. Francis Convent while she slept. Things aren't always what they se...

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 murdered a very real, 18 year old, Sharon Gregory...

In part 3 of our coverage of the "Toolbox Killers" we reach the conclusion of their horrific spree, court proceedings, and a disturbing piece of evidence that made jurors vomit. Episode 52. Marked explicit for graphic details of sexual assault and the murders. 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 coverage of the "Toolbox Killers" we focus on their second, third, and fourth victims - Andrea Hall, Leah Lamp, and Jackie Gilliam. These were all young women who were full of life and had so much potential, but because they had the unfortunate crossing of paths with Bittaker and Norris their lives were cut short. We wanted to make sure we focused on the victims in this case and h...

In part 1 of our coverage of the "Toolbox Killers," we introduce Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris. We dive into who they were, how they met, and why them meeting was match made in Hell. We also learn who Cindy Schaefer was and how she became the men's first victim. Episode 50. Marked explicit for graphic details of sexual assault and the murders. Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instag...

For teens living everyday life "irl" can be difficult. But when you combine that with mental illness, image issues, and keeping up with multiple online personas, life can go from difficult to deadly. Bianca Devins was a daughter, sister, friend, and even a talented artist. Online, she was an e-girl, who had many "orbiters" over different platforms. But, when the two worlds collided, she ended up d...

For teens living everyday life "irl" can be difficult. But when you combine that with mental illness, image issues, and keeping up with multiple online personas, life can go from difficult to deadly. Bianca Devins was a daughter, sister, friend, and even a talented artist. Online, she was an e-girl, who had many "orbiters" over different platforms. But, when the two worlds collided, she ended up d...

This case has gone down in history for more than one reason. It was the first homicide case in Connecticut tried without a body and was also the focus of the first episode of the now popular TV show, Forensic Files. Forensics played a huge part in solving this disturbing case and was one of the first cases that brought attention to Dr. Henry Lee who would later go on to consult in cases like the...

Bryce Laspisa was 19 years old when he mysteriously vanished. He started acting strange, taking a prescription stimulant, drinking an exorbitant amount of hard liquor, and withdrawing from his friends before taking a disconcerting drive. This drive ended in his car on its side and no one ever seeing Bryce again. Episode 46.

Becky Thomson and Amy Burridge, two sisters who fell victim to the ruse of two abductors, the epitome of wolves in sheep's clothing. One would make it out alive, only to bear the brunt and guilt of being the survivor. Unfortunately, the tragedy didn't end on September 4th, 1973, at the Fremont Canyon Bridge, located just outside Casper, WY. It struck again nearly 19 years later at the same bridge...

In part 2 of our coverage of Lindy Chamberlain, we break down how her cries of "a dingo took my baby" overtook the media and became an international sensation. We follow the case through the media, its many inquests, a conviction, and more. Episode 44. Thank you for listening! Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com

The phrase "a dingo took my baby" has been used in pop culture for years. It's typically used as a punchline, but where did it come from? In this week's episode, we talk about the surprisingly dark origin of this saying and what happened to the Chamberlain family. Or at least one side of what happened. It seems like a very straightforward but unfortunate story, but it isn't as simple as it seem...