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She made headlines for one of the most shocking crimes in recent history. In this episode, we unravel the disturbing case of Taylor Schabusiness—a story of violence, drugs, and a crime so gruesome it stunned even seasoned investigators. Join us as we examine the events leading up to the murder, the investigation, and the courtroom drama that followed, separating fact from sensational headlines.  ...

In 1933, 22-year-old Brooke Hart—the beloved heir to one of San Jose's most prominent families—was kidnapped in a shocking ransom plot that ended in cold-blooded murder. But the crime didn't end with his death. As outrage swept through the city, an enraged mob stormed the county jail and lynched the two accused killers before they could stand trial. In this episode, we explore the tragic murder of...

In this episode, we dive into the chilling story of the Wayne City Murders—a case that shattered a quiet Illinois community and exposed the horrifying crimes hidden behind an ordinary façade. We'll unravel the investigation, examine the evidence that led detectives to the truth, and explore the lasting impact these brutal murders had on the families, the town, and everyone searching for justice.  ...

The Bloody Benders were America's first known family of serial killers, luring weary travelers to their small Kansas inn in the early 1870s with the promise of a hot meal and a place to rest. Behind a canvas curtain, victims were struck from behind, their throats slit, and their bodies buried in the family orchard. Before justice could catch up with them, the Benders vanished without a trace, leav...

In 1977, escaped Oklahoma inmates Paul Ruiz and Earl Van Denton launched a terrifying, two-week crime spree that stretched across three states, leaving a trail of murder, kidnapping, and fear in their wake. Their desperate bid for freedom ended in a nationwide manhunt, a high-profile capital murder trial, and ultimately execution nearly 20 years later. In this episode, we unravel the shocking stor...

In 1955, a routine flight turned into one of America's most shocking aviation crimes. United Airlines Flight 629 exploded in midair just minutes after departing Denver, killing all 44 people on board. Investigators soon uncovered a chilling truth: the bombing wasn't an act of terrorism, but a calculated murder plot driven by greed. In this episode, we unravel the tragic story of Flight 629, and th...

Sean Patrick Goble, known as "The Interstate Killer," was a long-haul truck driver who used America's highways as his hunting ground during the mid-1990s. Preying on vulnerable women he encountered along interstates and truck stops, Goble was linked to at least four murders across multiple states before a fingerprint left at a crime scene led investigators to him. His chilling confessions revealed...

Larry Bright, known as the "Bonecrusher," terrorized Peoria in the 2000's with a series of brutal murders targeting vulnerable women. His crimes remained unsolved for years until forensic evidence and witness accounts finally led investigators to him. In this episode, we explore the chilling case, the lives of his victims, and the relentless pursuit of justice that ultimately brought one of Illino...

Fresh out of prison in 2013, Nikko Jenkins unleashed a shocking killing spree that stunned Omaha and captivated the nation. But the murders were only part of the story. Claims of demonic voices, bizarre courtroom behavior, and questions about mental illness turned Jenkins into one of America's most notorious killers. In this episode, we'll explore the twisted case where the line between calculated...

Elmer McCurdy was a train robber with terrible timing, questionable skills, and an afterlife stranger than any crime he ever committed. After a botched heist ended his outlaw career, his mummified body spent decades touring carnivals, haunted houses, and sideshows—often earning more money dead than he ever did alive. Join us as we unravel the bizarre true story of America's most well-traveled corp...

Clifton Bloomfield is proof that small-town life can produce larger-than-life stories. Equal parts charm, mystery, and unexpected twists, his journey weaves together ambition, resilience, and just enough intrigue to keep everyone guessing. Whether he was making headlines or making waves, Clifton left behind a story that's anything but ordinary.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason P...

On August 27, 1992, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi disappeared from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi, during Hurricane Andrew. Investigators found blood inside the house but no trace of Leigh. Despite decades of investigation and numerous leads, her disappearance remains one of Mississippi’s most enduring unsolved mysteries.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason Poe   Source Credit:  https:/...

In this episode, we examine the tragic and disturbing death of Lacey Fletcher, a Louisiana woman found dead after allegedly suffering years of severe neglect while living in isolation. As investigators uncovered the shocking conditions inside her home, the case sparked national outrage and raised difficult questions about mental health, family responsibility, and how such a tragedy could go unnoti...

In the swamps of Lake Seminole, a beloved outdoorsman vanishes during a duck hunting trip, and everyone shrugs: “Well… alligators.” But when the body never turns up, the waders start looking less waterproof and a whole lot suspicious. Enter a tangled Southern gothic cocktail of insurance money, secret affairs, church gossip, and one wife who may have treated “til death do us part” as more of a pro...

Wade Wilson shares a name with a comic-book antihero, but there’s nothing fictional about the terror left in his wake. In this episode, we dive into the twisted case of the heavily tattooed murderer whose erratic behavior, obsession with attention, and brutal crimes turned him into one of true crime’s most unsettling modern figures. Fame, violence, narcissism, and chaos collide in a story stranger...

Vincent Li is the man responsible for the 2008 killing of 22-year-old Tim McLean aboard a Greyhound bus traveling through Manitoba. In one of Canada’s most shocking violent crimes, Li attacked and killed McLean in front of horrified passengers near Portage la Prairie. After his arrest, Li was diagnosed with untreated schizophrenia and was found not criminally responsible due to mental disorder. Th...

Charles Albanese was a wealthy Illinois businessman who secretly poisoned members of his own family with arsenic in the early 1980s for money, inheritance, and control of the family company. Several relatives died after suffering mysterious illnesses, while another survived, raising suspicions that eventually led investigators to uncover the poisoning scheme. Albanese was convicted of three murder...

Richard Speck wasn’t a criminal mastermind—he was more like chaos in human form. In 1966, he broke into a Chicago townhouse and brutally murdered eight student nurses in a crime so senseless it shocked the entire country. What followed wasn’t a clever escape or a long game—it was a sloppy unraveling, complete with a self-inflicted injury and a recognizable tattoo that practically introduced him to...

In 2014, Chicago teenager Heather Mack was arrested in Bali after her mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, was found dead—her body stuffed inside a suitcase at a luxury hotel. What followed was the unraveling of a disturbing plot involving Heather and her boyfriend, driven by money, control, and a volatile relationship. Dubbed the “Suitcase Killer,” Heather’s case shocked the world and raised troubling...

In April 1989, a brutal assault on a young woman jogging through Central Park shocked New York City and gripped the nation. Within days, five Black and Latino teenagers—later known as the Central Park Five, and now widely referred to as the Exonerated Five—were arrested, interrogated for hours, and convicted in a case fueled by public outrage, sensational media coverage, and intense pressure on la...

In May 2011, six-year-old Timmothy Pitzen vanished after being taken out of school by his mother, Amy Fry-Pitzen, for what seemed like a spontaneous trip. Over the next three days, the two were seen traveling through Illinois and Wisconsin, visiting water parks and hotels—appearing, at least on the surface, carefree. Then the case took a dark turn. Amy was found dead in a motel room, leaving behin...

Meet Rodney Alcala: part predator, part chameleon, and somehow—bafflingly—a former game show contestant. Charming on the surface, monstrous underneath, Alcala’s story reads like Hollywood rejected it for being too implausible. In this episode, we unpack the unnerving double life of a man who could quote poetry, pose behind a camera, and leave devastation in his wake—while slipping through the crac...

Imagine a doomsday power couple so committed to the apocalypse that they decided to speed up the guest list. Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell—an Idaho‑Hawaii romance built on fringe prophecies, zombie talk, and enough red flags to start their own parade—left a trail of suspicious deaths, missing children, and baffled investigators in their wake. Lori, later dubbed “Doomsday Mom,” embraced Chad’s end‑t...

Imagine a doomsday power couple so committed to the apocalypse that they decided to speed up the guest list. Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell—an Idaho‑Hawaii romance built on fringe prophecies, zombie talk, and enough red flags to start their own parade—left a trail of suspicious deaths, missing children, and baffled investigators in their wake. Lori, later dubbed “Doomsday Mom,” embraced Chad’s end‑t...

Raymond Eugene Brown wasn’t just a walking red flag—he was the whole parade. A killer whose crimes began at just 14, he went from family annihilator to repeat murderer after a disastrously misguided parole. His life reads like a cautionary tale about ignoring every possible warning sign: a violent past, a chilling pattern, and a justice system that gave him one chance too many. In this episode, we...