The FOX True Crime Podcast

On November 15th, 1989, 15-year-old Angela Correa disappeared after taking pictures for her photography class in Peekskill, New York. Two days later, her body was found. She had been brutally raped and murdered. News of Angela's death devastated her classmates at Peekskill High School, one of which, was Jeff Deskovic. However, detectives soon made Jeff a prime suspect in the case and coerced him i...

On July 23rd, 1991, the Milwaukee Journal published a story that sent shockwaves across the city. Residents of Milwaukee, Wisconsin were shocked to learn that a local apartment contained dismembered body parts and remains of numerous victims. Even more disturbing was the man responsible for all the horrors. Former Crime Reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Anne Schwartz was the first to break the s...

To those who walked by, the Oxford Apartments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin appeared to be a well-kept building within an otherwise rundown neighborhood. However, the residents inside had complaints of putrid stenches and strange sounds coming from apartment 213. It wasn't until the night of July 22, 1991, that the horrors inside would be revealed, and the apartment's tenant would gain nationwide notori...

The daughters of Suzanne Morphew were never able to celebrate her on Mother's Day of 2020, for on May 10th, Suzanne disappeared. A neighbor had reported Suzanne missing after a bike ride near her home in Chaffee County, Colorado. Nearly a year after her disappearance, Suzanne's husband, Barry Morphew, was arrested in connection with her presumed death. However, the charges would be dropped in 2022...

After surviving a vicious attack by a loved one, how do you put the pieces of your life back together? In 2009, Audrey Prosper was in the process of separating from her estranged husband, when one day, her life would change forever. As Audrey entered her home, her husband tried to sexually assault her, and then beat her with a hammer, and set her on fire. The attempt to take her life put Audrey in...

World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden answered audience questions during his live conversation with Emily Compagno at this year's CrimeCon in Florida. Dr. Baden shares cases in which he changed his diagnosis during his time as a medical examiner and discusses how the presence of a police officer or lawyer can influence an autopsy. Later, he looks back at the death of Robert F. Kenn...

True crime fans, survivors, law enforcement, and advocates all traveled to Orlando, Florida this year to participate in the annual CrimeCon event. CrimeCon partnered with Fox Nation to livestream select sessions over the weekend, Emily Compagno was featured onstage for a conversation alongside world-renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden. Dr. Baden provides an overview of how autopsies w...

For two weeks, the country closely followed the manhunt for escaped convict, Danelo Cavalcante. Finally, on September 13th, authorities were able to close in on Cavalcante and arrest him, all thanks to one four-legged member: K9 Yoda. When the armed Cavalcante attempted to flee, Yoda was released, allowing law enforcement to successfully apprehend the convict without any shots fired or injuries to...

Jennifer McKinley's life began and ended with violence. At just 2 years old, young Jennifer was found alone in a Houston apartment alongside three bodies that had been shot to death, one of which was her mother. Years passed and the homicide case eventually went cold. Jennifer grew up and had a son of her own. But just like her mother, Jennifer was murdered in the same apartment as her own child....

For almost 50 years, the community of Marple Township, Pennsylvania was haunted by the horrific murder of a young local girl. In 1975, 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington disappeared and was later found murdered in a nearby state park. Gretchen's case went cold, and for decades, her family went without answers. However, on July 24th, 2023, retired pastor David Zandstra was arrested for her murder. Edit...

It was a hot and sticky night on August 6th, 1988, when 22-year-old Jane Boroski's life was changed forever. At seven months pregnant, she stopped at a convenience store that evening to get a drink, when she was approached by a violent stranger. He began making bizarre accusations at Jane and forced her out of her car. When Jane fought back, he tackled her and stabbed her 27 times. This man was no...

On January 13th, 1972, 9-year-old Debbie Lynn Randall was abducted, raped, and strangled on her walk home from a nearby laundromat. Debbie's tragic murder sent shockwaves through her community as law enforcement launched an investigation to find the monster responsible for the sickening crime. Eventually, the case went cold, and for over fifty years the question remained: who would kill an innocen...

The year was 1988, and the United States was in the midst of heightened geopolitical turmoil with the Soviet Union. When retired U.S. Army Sergeant Clyde Conrad was suspected of espionage and arrested by German authorities, the FBI began interviewing Roderick Ramsay as a witness. However, one nervous tic would lead investigators to uncover that Ramsay was a co-conspirator, and provided the Soviet...

On August 31st 2023, 34-year-old convict Danelo Cavalcante escaped Pennsylvania's Chester County Prison by crab-walking between two walls, pushing through razor wire, and fleeing from the roof. For two weeks, Pennsylvania residents lived in fear as authorities worked tirelessly to track down the escaped convict. Cavalcante had been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in 2021 and was wanted in Br...

Years after the arrest of Dennis Rader, the infamous "Bind, Torture, Kill" serial killer, a new investigation could link him back to a cold case dating back to almost 50 years ago. In 1976, 16-year-old Cynthia Kinney disappeared and was last seen at a laundromat at which she worked in Pawhuska, OK. Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden is investigating how Rader's writings and sketches could possibly...

On September 2nd, 1994, a horrific crime sent shockwaves through the hardworking community of Williamsport, PA. 23-year-old Gail Matthews was found holding her 5-year-old daughter, Tamara Berkheiser, the pair bloodied, strangled, and stabbed. Gail was well-liked by everyone in her community, making the grisly murder all the more shocking. Years passed, and the investigation eventually went cold. R...

Dating apps have become one of the most popular ways for people to meet and connect in the modern age. But as users swipe through options to find a romantic match, they expose themselves to additional risks and threats. As reports about dating violence and sexual assaults from dating apps surface in the news, many question whether or not these tech companies are doing enough to protect users. Prof...

To her peers, 12-year-old Breighanna Vigor appeared to seamlessly balance school, dance, and her social life. When elected class representative, she familiarized herself with her fellow classmates through social media by following them. One day, Breighanna accidentally connected with someone she thought to be a fellow student. However, that stranger soon revealed himself to be a predator and unlea...

August 5th, 2023, was the last time that 37-year-old Rachel Morin would be seen alive before she was found murdered along a popular hiking trail in Maryland. While authorities have been tirelessly investigating the case, new information related to Rachel's murder has been uncovered. DNA found at the crime scene indicated the suspect responsible for her killing matched a suspect wanted for the home...

On August 28th, 2003, the quiet town of Erie, Pennsylvania garnered local and national attention following a bizarre bank heist. With a cane gun in his hands and a collar-bomb attached to his neck, 46-year-old Brian Wells had unsuccessfully attempted to steal $250,000 from a local PNC Bank earlier that afternoon. Police quickly arrested him and cleared the area, but it would soon be too late. The...

Each year, thousands of children go missing. The first 48 hours are critical for ensuring the return of a child. Whether they go missing from running away, kidnapping, or trafficking, children are especially vulnerable to exploitation and harm when away from home. Private Investigator and Founder of the Bringing Them Home Project Joe Carrillo understands the importance of that critical window and...

On the morning of April 19th, 1995, residents of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma were awoken by tragedy. At 9:02 AM, a massive explosion occurred at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building which damaged over 300 buildings, injured hundreds of people, and took the lives of 168 men, women, and children. Two anti-government extremists, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, were later arrested for the bombing. The...

Just weeks after Long Island Serial Killer suspect Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection to the killing of three women near Gilgo Beach, authorities announced a groundbreaking new discovery in another murder victim. The remains discovered in 1996 of a woman who had long been dubbed "Fire Island Jane Doe" have now been identified as Karen Vergata. Attorney and retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro b...

At ten years old, Cheryl Gyant learned she was adopted, thus beginning her search for answers about her biological mother. After years of asking questions about her mother's identity, Cheryl received the shocking and devastating news that her mother was Sheri Okoro. Sheri had become one of the first victims of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, two of California's most notorious serial killers. Although...

On Sunday, August 6th, the body of 37-year-old Rachel Morin was found along a popular hiking trail in Bel Air, Maryland. Rachel had been reported missing by her boyfriend the night before when she failed to return home from her walk on the Ma and Pa trail earlier that day. Authorities are investigating Rachel's death as a homicide and are urging the public to come forward with any information they...