The Murderer You Know

In a continuation on the theme of parallel episodes, join our hosts for a two part story discussing another horrific mass shooting which rocked the Hampton Roads community in 2022. Only 3.5 years after, and a short 15 miles away from the devastating case covered in Episodes 29 and 30 , a lonely and bullied overnight shift manager out for revenge took his coworkers lives into his hands in the worst...

We're baaaack! Welcome to the first episode of 2024! For the first episode of 2023, we covered the cases that got our host hooked on true crime - a violent string of *potentially linked* and all unsolved, double murders in the late 1980s. Flash forward to January 8th, 2024, and the Virginia State Police have released some very important information that we wanted to share with you all ASAP! If...

This week, join our hosts in 1999 for the devastating story of two sisters who were attacked by a "friend" (read a total loser). Redemption, Y2K vibes, and really horrifying blasphemy free with stream. Trigger warning: the episode contains extremely graphic descriptions of sexual assault and rape. Listener discretion is advised.

After 16 year old Virginia's employer was found horribly beaten to death, she quickly became the primary suspect and was arrested. Almost as quickly, the battle to commute her capital punishment sentence to life in prison began as well. From unlikely allies to questionable choices, almost no stone was left unturned. Join our hosts for the conclusion of Virginia's story. Letters, lawyers, a...

After school on a Monday in 1912, a 13 year old girl arrived home to find that her house was not quite the way she left it. Her sister was no where to be found, there was blood in the kitchen sink, and she could just see a mess in the front room from the hallway. Once authorities arrived to little Harriet's home, the investigation very quickly focused in on another child, only a few years olde...

After a Virginia woman received two death sentences for her part in orchestrating her husband and stepson's murders, the fight for her life began. Was she the head of the snake, or was she tricked by her cunning lover? Did she deserve death for her part in the plot? Is eye-for-an-eye fair or just? Join our hosts as they discuss capital punishment and more specifically, this woman's time on...

After a bit of a rough childhood, a wild streak, and bouncing from job to job (over 50 in 15 years to be exact-ish) a 31 year old woman seemed to have finally landed in a more positive situation. She had a new husband, a new - stable - job, a new house... Things were looking up. At least for a couple of years. Join our hosts, in this continuation on the theme of capital murder from last year, as t...

In early March 2022, a young man in Hampton Roads was feeling on top of the world. He had a great girlfriend, their relationship was in a good place, she was starting a new job, he was getting a new business off the ground...things were genuinely good. But by March 22nd, after a phone call with a nosy mom brought some underlying stressors bubbling to the surface, things very quickly became anythin...

Welcome to the Halloween Week Spooooooktacular! Vampires, aliens, evil-doers, frights a plenty, and witches! Join our hosts as they discuss the peculiar evolution of the fear of witches and the Virginia Witch Trials that stretched into the 1700s. From herbal remedies, to cunning behavior and black cats, this episode has it all. Listen if you dareeeeeee.

On July 19th, 2022 a run away, purportedly broken hearted husband was apprehended at the Dulles Airport attempting to leave the country. And with a car full of blood, a phone full of lies, and an escape bag of incriminating evidence, things were not looking good for him. Join our hosts for this part two episode where they discuss the trial, the witnesses, the evidence, and the outcome. Is he truly...

In the summer of 2022, after 17 years of marriage, a relationship was turning sour. And after the wife disappeared on the 17th of July, all eyes were on her husband. But was he as guilty as he seemed? Join our hosts, for the first episode of two parts, as they discuss the details of the case, as they unfolded in real time, just over one year ago. Jamaica, pawn shops, and deceivingly loose lips fre...

This week, in a parallel story to the Middle School Pal case from last year, our hosts are taking the time machine back to 1994, when a high-powered executive on a business trip in the Bahamas, couldn't get in touch with his wife. Helpful pals, a sweet and brave little bean, and banterfully chats free with stream. Want to check out some similar content? Be sure to give episodes 13 and 14 a lis...

In a continuation from last week, our hosts discuss another case of a missing woman, and her daughter, in Hampton Roads. On April 30th, 2017, 34 year old Keir Johnson told her mom she was meeting a friend at the beach for the day and climbed into her car with her 8 month old daughter Chloe; they were never seen again. And over 6 years later, very little has changed since that fateful spring day. J...

This week, our hosts explore local cases of missing women as a sister episode to Episodes 11 & 12 from our first year. In the first of two parts (next episode will be out 10.05) the team discusses details of a case currently evolving in Hampton Roads (like as we post evolving - phew!) as well as a mysterious and absolutely devastating case from 2000. Join us for this important discussion and b...

On Wednesday, January 11th, one day after celebrating her 18th birthday, a young woman said goodbye to her roommate and disappeared. But after her family filed a missing persons report, and the police classified her as a runaway *eyerollll*, things evolved relatively quickly, thanks to an unexpected assist. Join our hosts for this new episode, meant to compliment the relisten episodes from the pas...

This week, join our hosts for a slightly updated version of Episode 10 from last year. This episode, as well as Episode 62, are intended to be paired with Episode 64, which will be dropping next week! After a young mother goes missing in February 2018 - and thanks to tips from social media, family, and friends - the list of persons of interest has grown. But as more time passes without any sign of...

Join our hosts this week for a slightly updated version of Episode 9 from year 1. This episode will pair with a new release coming your way on September 21st. On a crisp, clear morning in February 2018, residents in a small farming community were waking up to what they thought would be a normal day. But when a young woman didn't show up for work, and her boss, family, and friends find her chil...

This week, enjoy a revamped version of episode 8 from last year! This is intended to be the perfect accompaniment to all of the old timey spook vibes from the Black Sisters Episodes over the past two weeks. French-Canadian trivia, kings with really bad ideas, and horrifying torture free with stream!

It has been sort of a rough life for Caroline Wardlaw and after she shows up in Virginia and runs her sisters school into the ground, things don't look to be getting any easier. Honestly, after the family leaves Virginia and heads north, things really just seem to go from bad to worse - if that is even possible. Join our hosts for this part two episode that picks up after the Wardlaw-Sneads mo...

In 1845 in Randolph County, Georgia, the oldest child of 6 siblings was born - her name was Caroline. From childhood, trouble seemed to follow Caroline wherever she went. Have you ever lost a job? Caroline did. Become a sad old maid? You can bet your butt Caroline did. Did you finally score a hot husband and an enormous mansion only for it to all slip through your fingers in a mysterious fire? Wel...

In 2022 a mother arrived home to find her child unresponsive and called 911 buttttt as first responders arrived, it quickly became clear that things were not what they seemed. Join our hosts, and a special guest, as they discuss the bits and pieces of this case as they are currently known just over one year later. Unconventional diaper bags, unconventional doctors, and a heap of mystery free with...

In the first of a pair of parallel episodes to 6 and 7 from year one, our hosts interview a local author who found herself in the thick of the case in 2011. Join the team for this episode as our guest sheds some light on additional details of ( is definitely, imo ) the most infamous case to ever hit their small hometown. Cliffhangers, strange demands, and the importance of story telling free with...

An unlikely pair in 2016 commit a horrible crime and ruin countless lives forever. Join our hosts as they discuss the plan, the mistakes, and the outcome. Long track records, cage fights, and extra trying to take our minds off of the sadness this week free with stream. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be an exploration of crime that hits close to home. The content here should not be taken a...

On November 7th, 1999 a couple checked in for two romantic nights at a Hampton Inn, but when they failed to check out after their second evening, hotel staff got involved and found the door to their hotel room was barricaded shut. A couple of hours and a few borderline incoherrant mumbles from the other side of the door, and the growing crowd of staff, family, and law enforcement outside of the do...

Enjoy a revamped version of the episode that started it all. This is intended to be listened to as a partner to episode 53. Bloody handprints, bloody trails, and decompression cigarettes free with stream.