The Raven Knocks

Send us a textWhat if the systems meant to protect vulnerable children could actually fail them? This heartbreaking episode unfolds the tragic story of five-year-old Mercedes Losoya, whose life was cut short by a cycle of abuse and neglect. We unearth the chilling events and systemic failures that led to her untimely demise, despite numerous interventions and warnings that went unheeded. As we pie...

Send us a textWhat drives a seemingly ordinary individual to commit acts of unspeakable horror? Join me, Amy, your guide at The Raven Knox, as we explore the deeply unsettling journey of Jerome Henry Brudos, the infamous Shoe Fetish Killer. From the shadows of his childhood marred by an emotionally abusive mother who longed for a daughter, to the early beginnings of his disturbing obsession with w...

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textCould a mother's disdain lead to tragedy beyond imagination? Join us as we uncover the heart-wrenching story of Quentin, a sweet 20-month-old whose life was cut short by his own mother, Leilani. With testimonies from neighbors and Quentin's babysitter, Talia, we paint a picture of a child who found love and comfort in others, especially in his mother's partner,...

Send us a textWhat happens when the very people meant to protect us become the source of our deepest fears? This episode peels back the layers of two chilling stories that unravel the dark underbelly of family dynamics. We begin with the haunting narrative of Stephen Pladl and Alyssa, whose volatile relationship began when she was merely 15. We explore the terrifying reality Alyssa faced as Stephe...

Send us a textWhat if the person you trust the most becomes your worst nightmare? On this gripping episode of "Raven's Knock," we unravel the spine-tingling tale of Iana Kaysen's disappearance and the shocking discovery that followed. Iana's mother, Olga, arrives from Ukraine only to find herself in a haunting web of silence. As the landlord unlocks the mystery behind Iana closed doors, the uncann...

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWhat if the person you trusted most became your worst nightmare? Join me, Amy Prince, as I uncover the chilling reality of Kelly Ann Bates' tragic story. Through graphic and unsettling details, we confront the unimaginable horror Kelly endured at the hands of her manipulative boyfriend, James Smith. This episode takes you through the heartbreaking journey of a...

Send us a textHow could a justice system allow such a heinous crime to go unpunished? Join us, Amy Prince and Jamie, as we confront the chilling and tragic story of Junko Furuta, a young Japanese girl whose promising life was extinguished by unspeakable brutality. Through a heart-wrenching conversation, we expose the flaws within the justice system that failed to adequately penalize the perpetrato...

Send us a textWhat happens when a child goes missing and no one notices for two entire years? We unravel the deeply unsettling tale of Harmony Montgomery, a young girl whose disappearance was overshadowed by a series of systemic failures. From the hardships of her early life, marked by a rare medical condition and foster care struggles, to the heart-wrenching placement with her father, Adam Montgo...

Send us a textCan jealousy drive someone to commit unthinkable acts? Explore the tragic story of Colleen Slimmer, a young woman whose passion for computers and desire for a better future through the Job Corps program led to a fateful encounter with Krista Pike. Unpack the layers of Krista's troubled life, marred by instability and abuse, and her disturbing descent into the occult. Discover how her...

Send us a textWhat if the people you trust the most are the ones who pull you into a world of unimaginable horror? This episode brings you the harrowing true story of Jennifer Paxton, whose life spiraled into chaos through addiction and unfortunate connections. Raised by her grandmother in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jennifer's journey from an ordinary life to homelessness and estrangement from her seve...

Send us a textWhat if a single phone call could alter the lives of a family forever? Join us as we unveil the harrowing tale of the Gray family, where the innocent wanderings of a 10-year-old boy led to a shocking discovery of unimaginable abuse and neglect. Through gripping narratives and firsthand accounts, we expose the horrifying conditions endured by the Gray children under the cruel watch of...

Send us a textWhat happens when excessive love turns deadly? Join me, Amy Prince, on Ravens Knock as we unravel the chilling story of Joel Guy Jr., whose extreme dependency and reclusiveness, nurtured by his parents' overindulgence, spiraled into a monstrous crime. The disturbing case of Joel and Lisa Guy serves as a stark reminder of the potential perils of failing to instill independence in our...

Send us a textWhat if the justice system's failures had a direct hand in the tragic events of January 6, 2007, in Knoxville, Tennessee? Join me, Amy Prince, on "The Raven's Knock" as we confront this profound question through the harrowing story of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsome. Their evening started like any other but ended in unspeakable horror at the hands of Lamarcus Davidson, Lata...