Small Towns True Crimes

We decided to do a BONUS "palette cleanse" Book Talk for fun! Everyone needs a break from true crime, even true crime podcasters! Listen and we discuss The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. This book wasn't really the cleanse we were expecting, but more of a book that had us questioning morality and how we really thought we knew where we stood on difficult subjects such as addiction, prison, and for...

This story is crazy to me! How did one person’s drawing turn into something that quickly became known throughout many states across the country? This is the story about some crimes related to this Slenderman picture.

Matthew Winkler was a respected minister, a devoted father, and the face of a seemingly perfect life—until his wife, Mary Winkler, shot him while he slept. What followed shocked their small Tennessee community and sparked a national debate about abuse, faith, and what really happens behind closed doors. In this episode, we unravel the events leading up to Matthew Winkler’s death, the secrets of th...

In the early morning hours of November 16, 2012 a family in a quiet Ohio suburb would forever be changed. Lisa Knoefel, a social worker and foster mother was brutally killed in her home. She was stabbed over 150 times while she was in bed. The attack was carried out by 17 year old Sabrina Zunich, the Knoefel’s foster daughter. Listen and let us know what you think. Is Sabrina a cold blooded killer...

This one not only hits close to home...it is our home! 3 weeks of marriage and 3 lives totally changed forever. Chrisite Buchanan had a bright future and two loving girls, but domestic violence took everything away!

This episode explores the origins and impact of the AMBER Alert system through the tragic story that inspired it. We begin with the case of Amber Hagerman, whose abduction and murder led to the creation of one of the most recognizable child‑safety alerts in the world. The episode traces how the AMBER Alert system was developed, how it works, and why it matters, while also examining other high‑prof...

Zach Horowitz looked like a Hollywood insider. He promised investors guaranteed profits through deals with HBO and Netflix. But it was all a lie…a massive Ponzi scheme that drained over $650 million from friends, colleagues, family and members of his own community! Eventually his Hollywood hustle collapsed and shook the entire industry. He had orchestrated one of the largest Hollywood Ponzi scheme...

Ed Gein, born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was a deeply troubled individual whose early life was marked by isolation and psychological turmoil. Raised by a domineering and religiously fanatical mother, Augusta, Ed was conditioned to view women as sinful and the outside world as evil. After losing his mother in 1945, his fragile mental state worsened, leading him down a dark path of...

Ed Gein, born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was a deeply troubled individual whose early life was marked by isolation and psychological turmoil. Raised by a domineering and religiously fanatical mother, Augusta, Ed was conditioned to view women as sinful and the outside world as evil. After losing his mother in 1945, his fragile mental state worsened, leading him down a dark path of...

Ed Gein, born on August 27, 1906, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was a deeply troubled individual whose early life was marked by isolation and psychological turmoil. Raised by a domineering and religiously fanatical mother, Augusta, Ed was conditioned to view women as sinful and the outside world as evil. After losing his mother in 1945, his fragile mental state worsened, leading him down a dark path of...

Part two of this tragedy dives into theories, rumors, and potential suspects. Please listen and share this episode. These families need closure, and so does our community. Please contact Crime Stoppers if you have any information that might help with this case, 270-687-8484.

3 young men go missing the day before Thanksgiving in 1998. It took 10 years to find them and we are still looking for answers! Please contact Crime Stoppers if you have any information that might help with this case, 270-687-8484.

In this episode we discuss the horrific death of Jessica Chambers. This girl suffered so much at the end of her life. She held on and gave clues to help her case be solved. Listen and let us know what you think about this one. Did they have the right man on trial or not?

The decomposing body of missing Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of D4vd’s Tesla. The car had been impounded and a strong foul odor was coming from inside. The investigation is currently ongoing and singer D4vd is considered a suspect.

Nannie Doss, often dubbed the "Giggling Granny," was an American woman whose charming demeanor belied a shocking reality: she was a notorious serial killer. Born in 1905 in Alabama, Doss killed her four husbands, two children, and several other relatives, often using poison. Her unsettling laughter and friendly appearance stood in stark contrast to her heinous actions, which were mainly motivated...

Is this a story of a suicide or a murder. We cannot make our minds up! This is the story of a young girl found dead in her apartment and her fiancé found her after his workout. He says they weren’t having trouble, but the story we heard begs to differ.

Listen if you DARE! This one is insane. In this episode we discuss a haunted house… but not your typical haunted house. This place has been called a torture chamber for a reason. Listen and let us know your thoughts! Should this place be closed down, or are they doing things completely legal?

This story is INSANE! Can you imagine causing this much pain and trauma for anyone, much less a grandmother and her grandchild. Ugh. This one makes us mad!

This is a story about whiskey, murder, and a lifetime from the past. We tell this story away from the pod-lab and from a building we are discussing! Listen now as we tell crime stories from the Grady Hotel in Louisville, KY.

This story not only tells of one man’s crimes, but explains how he came from a family of criminals.

We are going to take you to a small town in Kentucky where everybody knows everybody.....until they don't!

Terri Hoffman was a lady with a plan ... a plan to make money no matter the cost. Even if the cost was other people losing their lives. Listen as we tell about the crimes.... or maybe not crimes.... of Terri Hoffman.

Sam Little was an American serial killer who was convicted of 8 murders and confessed to committing 93 murders. He often preyed on drug addicts, sex worker, or homeless women. This man was a creep and almost got away with all these murders. It may have take a bit, but he was eventually convicted of some of his crimes.

Today we listen as Teresa tells us the story of Mel Ignatow. Ignatow was a man who committed a brutal murder and nearly got away with it. When his fiancée went missing in 1988, all eyes turned to Mel, but a shocking lack of evidence allowed him to walk free.

What happened to Amy Bradley? In this episode Angie tells us the story of Amy Bradley...and like always... we give our opinions about what we believe happened to her! Listen and let us know your thoughts. Where is Amy Bradley?