Stuttering in Silence

In 2008, Edmonton, Alberta became the center of a bizarre and disturbing murder investigation involving filmmaker Mark Twitchell . What initially appeared to be the disappearance of 38-year-old John “Johnny” Altinger would eventually expose a shocking story involving fake online dating profiles, deception, and a murder that prosecutors said was inspired in part by the fictional world of Dexter . I...

In June 1984, the quiet community of Orinda, California, was shaken by the shocking murder of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas , a popular high school student whose death exposed the darker side of teenage friendships, jealousy, and social pressure. Kirsten was invited to what she believed was a school-related event, but the evening took a horrifying turn. After leaving the gathering, she was attacked a...

In May 2010, what should have been a weekend of celebration turned into one of Southern California's most shocking murder investigations. Just days before his wedding, aspiring actor Daniel Wozniak carried out a calculated plan that left two innocent people dead: Army veteran Samuel Herr and college student Juri Kibuishi. Prosecutors alleged that Wozniak targeted Herr for his savings, then murdere...

For decades, a quiet stretch of land along the Interstate 45 corridor between Houston and Galveston has been linked to one of the most chilling mysteries in American true crime. Known as the Texas Killing Fields , this remote area became infamous after the bodies of numerous young women and girls were discovered there over several decades. While some of the murders have been solved, many remain un...

In January 2019, the quiet town of Chuluota became the center of a heartbreaking family tragedy. The Amato family was found dead inside their home after months of financial turmoil, deception, and an escalating obsession that had pushed the family to its breaking point. Investigators soon uncovered a disturbing story involving stolen money, broken trust, and an online relationship that spiraled in...

Not every story is about tragedy, mystery, or the unknown. Some stories are about the people who leave a lasting impact on our lives and the passions that bring families together. In this special episode of Stuttering in Silence , Gavin and Matt step away from their usual true crime topics to honor Gavin’s uncle, William “Bill” McKenna , and celebrate one of the things he loved most: Notre Dame Fi...

In 2010, Canada was shocked by the arrest of one of its most respected military officers. Russell Williams, a decorated commander in the Royal Canadian Air Force, went from a celebrated career in the military to becoming the center of one of the most disturbing criminal cases in Canadian history. The investigation began after the disappearance and murder of 27-year-old Jessica Lloyd, followed by t...

In September 1982, the quiet fishing town of Craig became the scene of one of the most horrifying and enduring unsolved mass murders in Alaskan history. When smoke was spotted rising from the commercial fishing vessel Investor , rescuers rushed toward the burning boat hoping to save those onboard. Instead, they uncovered a devastating crime scene. The victims included skipper Mark Coulthurst, his...

In October 2009, the mysterious disappearance of the Jamison family captivated the nation and left investigators searching for answers. Bobby Jamison, his wife Sherilynn, and their six-year-old daughter Madyson seemingly vanished while looking at property in the remote hills of Oklahoma. Their abandoned truck was later discovered containing wallets, cell phones, identification, cash, and the famil...

On April 19, 1995, a massive truck bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more in what was, at the time, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in United States history. The attack shocked the nation, forever changed federal security measures, and left a lasting scar on countless families and communities. In this epis...

In July 2019, a husband walked into a police station and begged officers to believe him. He said his wife had changed. She spoke of dark spirits, zombies, and divine missions. He feared for his life. Within days, he would be dead. What followed would become one of the most disturbing true crime cases in modern American history. Two children vanished without explanation. Family members demanded ans...

On February 13, 2025, 27-year-old Cesar Flores-Diaz returned home from work to what should have been an ordinary evening in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Instead, surveillance footage captured a chilling ambush as a gunman, who appeared to have been lying in wait, approached his vehicle and opened fire. Cesar was killed just steps from his home, leaving behind a grieving family, including his wife and...

For nearly seven years, Cindy James lived in fear. The pediatric nurse from British Columbia reported relentless harassment: anonymous phone calls, threatening letters, dead animals, fires, break-ins, and violent attacks that left even seasoned investigators disturbed. Friends believed she was being hunted by a dangerous stalker. Police launched investigations. Private investigators were hired. Ps...

By day, Ana Montes was one of America’s most trusted intelligence experts — a senior analyst deep inside the Defense Intelligence Agency. She advised military leaders, handled classified information, and helped shape U.S. national security decisions. But behind closed doors, investigators say she was living a second life. For nearly two decades, Montes secretly worked for Cuban intelligence while...

In July 2023, a quiet family lunch in rural Australia turned into one of the most horrifying murder cases in modern history. What began as a homemade Beef Wellington meal inside a small home in Leongatha, Victoria, ended with three people dead, one fighting for his life, and an entire nation searching for answers. This episode of Stuttering in Silence dives deep into the case of Erin Patterson — t...

In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of two Arkansas teenagers, Don Henry and Kevin Ives, whose deaths on railroad tracks in 1987 were initially ruled accidental but later suspected to be homicide. Uncover the details behind the controversial investigations, the second autopsy revelations, and startling claims from unexpected witnesses. Join us as we explore the mystery, rumors of cover...

In November 2012, Cari Farver vanished without a trace. But she didn’t disappear. Not at first. Messages kept coming. Texts. Emails. Threats. For years, the people in her life believed she was still out there—watching, waiting, refusing to let go. But there was one problem. No one had actually seen her. Not once. As investigators began to dig deeper, what they uncovered wasn’t just a disappearance...

This week, Gavin dives into the wild, chaotic, and deeply controversial story of Jordan Belfort—better known as the real-life Wolf of Wall Street. From building a high-pressure brokerage firm to orchestrating massive stock manipulation schemes, Belfort created an empire fueled by money, excess, and deception. But behind the parties and fast-talking sales tactics was a system designed to exploit in...

In May 2015, a quiet neighborhood in Washington, D.C. became the setting for one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory. Savvas Savopoulos, Amy Savopoulos, their young son, and their housekeeper were held inside their own home for hours—possibly longer. What began as a demand for money turned into something far more calculated… and far more violent. As investigators reconstructed the timel...

She was found on the side of the road — burned, barely alive, and fighting to speak. In this episode of Stuttering in Silence , Matt and Gavin cover the heartbreaking and haunting case of Jessica Chambers, a 19-year-old whose final moments became the center of a mystery that still hasn’t been solved. Who did this to her? And why, after multiple trials, is there still no clear answer? We break down...

In August 2018, a quiet neighborhood in Frederick, Colorado, became the center of a case that would shock the country. Shanann Watts and her two daughters vanished without a trace. Their home showed no signs of struggle. Their belongings were left behind. And the person asking for their safe return stood just outside… speaking directly to the cameras. But as investigators followed the evidence, th...

The doors were locked. The lights were dimmed. The workday was over. But for the employees inside a Be-Lo supermarket, the night was just beginning — and it would end in unimaginable tragedy. In this episode of Stuttering in Silence , Matt and Gavin examine the horrifying case where store employees, finishing up after hours, became the victims of a calculated and chilling attack. What should have...

In 1912, the quiet railroad town of Villisca, Iowa, was the kind of place where doors were left unlocked, and neighbors knew each other by name. That changed in a single night. After attending a church program, the Moore family returned home with two young guests. By morning, eight people — six children and two adults — were found brutally murdered inside their own house. The killer used an axe fr...

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In May 2009, a quiet neighborhood in Columbia, Illinois, woke to a nightmare. Sheri Coleman and her two young sons, Garett and Gavin, were found murdered inside their own home. There were no signs of forced entry. No robbery. Only threatening messages were spray-painted on the walls — pointing to what appeared to be a hate crime. But as investigators followed the digital trail, the story began to...