The Wanted Files

In this special crossover episode with Stars of the Golden Age, we explore the life and mysterious disappearance of actress Jean Spangler. Erin from Stars of the Golden Age examines Jean's life, career, and the world of 1940s Hollywood, while A.C. Roberts of The Wanted Files investigates the disappearance, the mysterious note, the leading theories, and the psychology behind why some missing pe...

In our longest episode to date, we cover the life and murder of Elizabeth Short, the young woman the press would come to call the “Black Dahlia.” Her 1947 murder remains one of Los Angeles’ most infamous unsolved cases, but behind the headlines, theories, and decades of mythmaking was a real person whose story was repeatedly distorted by media sensationalism and public speculation. We walk through...

SORRY FOR SOUND ISSUES! I purchased a new mic and struggled to set it up a little bit. Next episode should be normal! A case made famous by Netflix — and still fiercely debated years later. In this episode, we center Teresa Halbach and walk through the confirmed timeline, the investigation, and the convictions that followed, while separating what’s established from what remains contested in public...

In 1960, four teenagers camped near Lake Bodom in Finland—by morning, three were dead and one was left severely injured. In this episode, we walk through the confirmed timeline, the evidence investigators had (and what was compromised early), and how the case evolved over decades—staying strictly inside verified reporting and avoiding speculation. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was wr...

In September 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas in a killing that became one of the most discussed unsolved cases in modern music history. In this episode, we walk through the confirmed timeline of that night, what investigators have said over the years, and where the case stands today—staying strictly inside verified reporting and public records, without speculation. This episode is a Crown...

In the early 1970s, three young girls in the Rochester, New York area were abducted and murdered in cases that became known as the Alphabet Murders. In this special crossover with Kat from Kat Has Questions , we walk through the confirmed timeline, the chilling pattern that connected the crimes, and what investigators have been able to determine—while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the vic...

In 1990, a morning at a New Mexico bowling alley ended in mass violence. This episode explores what happened, the investigation, and why the case remains unsolved. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts. Music provided by: Uppbeat.io (Apex Music, Ben McElroy) Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/acroberts For resources used in this e...

In 1981, Ken McElroy was shot and killed in broad daylight in Skidmore, Missouri, in front of dozens of witnesses. No one was ever charged. This episode examines the events leading up to that day, the dynamics within the community, and how fear, silence, and trust in the legal system shaped what happened next. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C...

On this episode of The Wanted Files, A.C. is joined by guest Kimberly to discuss the Yogurt Shop Murders. On December 6, 1991, four teenage girls were murdered inside I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt!, a case that devastated families, shook a community, and lingered for more than three decades. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts. Music prov...

Join us every other Friday as explore unsolved cases and the ones who got away.

In 1977, three Girl Scouts were murdered during their first night at summer camp in Oklahoma. This episode explores the crime, the investigation, and why the case remains unsolved. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts. Trigger warning read by: Nathan Leonti To work with Nathan, visit: https://www.castingcall.club/nathanleonti or email: n...

In 1981, three people were murdered inside a California cabin while children slept nearby. This episode explores the crime, the investigation, and why the case has never been solved. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts. Music provided by: Uppbeat.io (Apex Music, All Ambient) Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/CrownNoirStudios?utm_m...

In 2006, Rey Rivera was found dead inside Baltimore’s Belvedere building beneath a mysterious hole in the roof. His death was ruled undetermined, and nearly two decades later, key questions remain unanswered. This episode examines Rey’s final movements, the unexplained phone call that led him out the door, the evidence found at the scene, and why investigators were never able to determine exactly...

In 1982, seven people died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol that had been secretly laced with cyanide. The poisonings unfolded across multiple Chicago-area communities before investigators realized they were facing a deliberate act of product tampering. This episode traces the case chronologically, explores why the investigation stalled, and examines the psychological impact of a crime built on...

On Mother’s Day 2020, Suzanne Morphew vanished from her home in Chaffee County, Colorado. In the years that followed, investigators built a largely circumstantial case against her husband Barry, charges were filed and then dismissed, Suzanne’s remains were discovered, and Barry was later re-indicted. In this episode, we walk through the full timeline, key evidence, shifting legal decisions, and wh...

In 1893, a young English heir is killed during a shooting trip at Ardlamont House in Scotland. The prime suspect is one of the men he traveled with—Alfred John Monson—but the evidence is murky, the testimony is tangled, and the case becomes a Victorian-era media storm. In this episode, we trace the timeline, the trial, and the unsettling questions that remain—ending with Scotland’s infamous verdic...

On December 30, 2000, the Miyazawa family was brutally murdered inside their home in Setagaya, Tokyo — a crime so strange, so methodical, and so intimate that it still haunts investigators nearly twenty-five years later. The killer stayed inside the house for hours, left behind fingerprints, DNA, and clothing, and yet walked away unidentified into the night. In this episode, we break down the crim...

Five young men vanished in the Sierra Nevada after a basketball game in 1978. Their abandoned car, a frozen Forest Service trailer, and scattered remains raised more questions than answers. This episode unravels the mysterious fate of the Yuba County Five — a case defined by loyalty, survival, and a truth still out of reach. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and...

In 1978, Hogan’s Heroes star Bob Crane was found bludgeoned to death in his Scottsdale apartment. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, tangled in questions of fame, obsession, and betrayal. Join A.C. Roberts as she revisits the evidence, the psychology, and the legacy of The Murder of Bob Crane. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and hosted by A.C. Roberts. I...

In December 1959, a quiet Los Feliz hillside home became the scene of a shocking murder-suicide. Dr. Harold Perelson killed his wife, wounded his daughter, and then took his own life—leaving behind a house that would sit untouched for decades, fueling legends of a “Murder Mansion” frozen in time. In this episode, we unravel the real story behind the myth and examine what drove a respected doctor t...

This episode was brought to you by: @N0sc0p3r on Instagram. In the remote wilds of Canada’s Nahanni Valley, they call it the Valley of Headless Men. A place so rugged and eerie, even seasoned explorers feared to enter. For over a century, prospectors and travelers who ventured into the valley have vanished or been found dead…some missing their heads entirely. Was it the work of man, nature, or som...

In this special crossover episode, we join forces with Stars of the Golden Age to unravel one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends, the death of Marilyn Monroe. Together, we explore Marilyn’s complex life, the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death, and the tangled investigation and rumors that still live on today.  Written, researched and hosted by Erin Carlson and A.C. Roberts.  Produced...

In 1922, Reverend Edward Hall and choir singer Eleanor Mills were found brutally murdered beneath a crabapple tree in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Their bodies were staged side by side, love letters torn and scattered across the grass. Despite a sensational trial that put Hall’s wealthy wife and her brothers in the spotlight, no one was ever convicted. More than a century later, the Hall–Mills murde...

In this special episode of The Wanted Files , we dive into five infamous mob hits: Albert Anastasia, Joseph Colombo, Johnny Roselli, Carmine Galante, and Paul Castellano. These were not random crimes, but messages written in blood . This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts. Intro/Outro music by: Apex Music Music by:  Danijel Zambo Support us...

A frantic journey across borders. A man convinced someone was trying to kill him. And a death so strange, it remains unsolved to this day. In this episode of The Wanted Files , we explore the bizarre case of Blair Adams ,  and the spiral of fear that led him to a lonely parking lot in Knoxville, Tennessee. This episode is a Crown Noir production and was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Ro...