Small Towns True Crimes

Alex Murdaugh was once a powerful personal injury attorney from a prominent legal family in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. For nearly a century, the Murdaugh name carried influence in the region’s legal system — but in 2021, that legacy unraveled in shocking fashion. On June 7, 2021, Alex’s wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and their youngest son, Paul Murdaugh, were found shot to death at the family’s rural e...

Summary: October 9, 2020 a quiet east Texas town wakes to an ordinary fall day. But before the day is over, police will discover one of the most horrifying crimes in modern true crime history! A young mother-to-be is found murdered inside her home and her unborn baby is missing. The woman accused of taking that baby had spent nearly a year building a lie so elaborate that it passed the point of no...

I have re-edited this episode. Took out the phone calls and randomness! Listen to the much smoother episode! Let us know what you think!

The Jamison family disappearance refers to the mysterious 2009 case involving Bobby Jamison, his wife Sherilynn Jamison, and their 6‑year‑old daughter, Madyson, from Eufaula, Oklahoma. On October 8, 2009 , the family drove to a remote, wooded area in the Sans Bois Mountains of southeastern Oklahoma, reportedly to look at land they were considering purchasing. When they failed to return, a search b...

Today’s episode explores one of Brazil’s most infamous criminal figures — Pedro Rodrigues Filho, often dubbed “the Brazilian Dexter.” Known for claiming to target criminals, his story blurs the line between vigilante myth and brutal reality. We’ll take a closer look at his life, the crimes that made headlines, and the complex public perception surrounding his legacy. Let’s dive in.

Three teenagers got into a car in the early morning hours but only 1 will come out alive. The question that still gets debated… was it a tragic accident or did Mackenzie Shirilla intend to end all their lives? The stunning verdict finds her guilty on 2 counts of murder. Listen and you decide…murder or accident?

REVISED AND RE-EDITED: Here is another Small Town True Crime that will keep you awake tonight! This is the story of a small town girl that was discovered in the trunk of her car. She went out with friends one night and was dead in her trunk by morning. Small town cover up at its finest in the small town of Central City, KY.

Three teenagers got into a car in the early morning hours but only 1 will come out alive. The question that still gets debated… was it a tragic accident or did Mackenzie Shirilla intend to end all their lives? The stunning verdict finds her guilty on 2 counts of murder. Listen and you decide…murder or accident?

Alabama chiropractor Brian Mann was attempting to murder his wife by poisoning her with lead filled “vitamin” capsules. She survived after severe illness and hospitalization. An alleged murder plot would reveal a shocking betrayal that would shock the nation!

Join us as we play two truths and a lie..Small Town True Crimes style! Tabitha tells three stories from Alabama, Deleware, Hawaii, Georgia, and California. Teresa and Angie have to guess which is the lie....

This story takes place in Ohio County, Kentucky. This local case is VERY local to us. This is the story of Michelle Schroader and how sometimes even after death, your accuser still haunts you.

In this episode, we dive into one of America’s most infamous true crime cases: the story of Lizzie Borden. On August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home—struck down with a hatchet in broad daylight. Suspicion quickly turned to Andrew’s 32-year-old daughter, Lizzie. Arrested and tried in a sensational 1893 courtroom battle, Lizzie’s case ca...

The case of Kouri Richins centers on the 2022 death of her husband, Eric Richins, who was found dead in their Utah home from a lethal dose of fentanyl. Prosecutors alleged Kouri had financial motives and access to drugs. The case drew national attention when it was revealed that she "wrote" a children's book about handling grief. Listen to find out what evidence was presented against her.

When tragedy strikes in a small town, your own hometown, you have to tell the story! We will discuss a murder committed by a minor. Some opinions will be given in this episode.

In June 2020, a shocking discovery on Seattle’s Alki Beach stunned the community. What began as a carefree summer day — and a TikTok video — led to the discovery of human remains hidden inside a suitcase near the shoreline. The victims were later identified as Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, and the investigation uncovered a disturbing chain of events that ended in violence. In this episode, we e...

In 2023, a horrifying discovery exposed one of the most disturbing funeral home scandals in U.S. history! When authorities investigated complaints of a foul odor, they uncovered a horrific site...nearly 300 decaying, rotting bodies inside a building--many of which had been there for years!

Step into one of the strangest small-town mysteries in American history—the Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter. In this episode, we head to rural Hopkinsville, where a family claimed they were terrorized for hours by mysterious, glowing-eyed creatures in the dead of night. Was it a case of mass hysteria, a hoax, or something truly unexplained?

24 years ago this mother told her 3 children and husband she was going Christmas shopping.......only to never return. Then 24 years later she is found, but doesn't want to be bothered!

Death At Sea... ... ... On November 7, 2025, 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon as it sailed back to Miami. Her death would later be revealed as a homicide. The cause ... mechanical asphyxia. The suspect... her 16-year-old stepbrother. The cruise that was meant to be a blended family bonding time turned into a tragedy at sea.

Nancy Guthrie, Mother of Savannah Guthrie, was taken from her home, in the middle of the night, from her own bed, Feb. 1st in Tuscan, Arizona. How does an 84-year-old woman become a target? Where is she? Who took her? Listen to the case that is keeping me up at night!

In January 1995, the quiet city of Beaumont, Texas, was shaken by a crime so brutal it would haunt the community for decades. Mary Catherine Edwards was 31 years old — a beloved elementary school teacher known for her kindness, her faith, and her devotion to her students. On January 14, 1995, after she failed to answer her phone, her parents went to check on her at her Park Meadow townhome. What t...

Skylar Neese’s murder shocked the nation not only because of its brutality, but because it was committed by people she trusted most.  Her case led to changes in West Virginia’s missing-children alert procedures now referred to as Skylar’s Law.  Skylar didn’t run away.  She was taken by the friends who promised to protect her.

Colleen Slemmer was brutally murdered in 1995 after being lured into the woods by people she trusted. The killing was fueled by jealousy and a teenage love triangle, ending in a savage beating and stabbing. The case made history when one of her killers, Christa Pike, became the first woman set for execution in Tennessee in over 200 years, marking a grim and controversial milestone in capital punis...

Join us to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "This is the Zodiac Speaking."

In the quiet area near Rough River, Kentucky, a brutal and bizarre crime shattered the sense of safety locals thought they had. This episode dives into the disturbing case of George Greer, known as the “Samurai Sword Killer,” whose violent attack left a community searching for answers. We unravel who Greer was, what led up to that night, and how a weapon straight out of legend became part of a ver...