Small Towns True Crimes

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...

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.