Triggered - The True Crime Podcast

At 2:45 a.m., a man calmly tells a 911 dispatcher, “I shot my wife… I put her in the freezer… I just checked, and she’s not dead.” What followed left even seasoned investigators stunned. In this episode, we unravel the disturbing case of Samantha and Joseph Parker—a seemingly ordinary couple from Tennessee whose quiet suburban life ended in unimaginable horror. Samantha’s body was found folded and...

When 17-year-old Tyler Hadley threw a house party that would become infamous, no one suspected the gruesome secret hidden behind a locked door. But beneath the flashing lights and teenage chaos was a horror no one saw coming. Tyler had murdered his parents just hours before his guests arrived. This episode dives deep into the chilling events leading up to the crime, the twisted motivations behind...

He brought her into his home to care for his kids. He never imagined she'd take everything—including his life. Jason Corbett was a grieving widower trying to rebuild his life when he hired 24-year-old Molly Martens as a nanny. But what started as comfort quickly turned into obsession… and then, murder. This week on Triggered , we’re telling the story of a man beaten to death in his own bedroom, a...

In 1978, five men from Yuba City, friends with mild intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges, vanished after attending a college basketball game. Their car was later found abandoned in the remote Plumas National Forest, far off their expected route. Months later, four of their bodies were discovered in chilling, mysterious circumstances. One has never been found. Why did they drive u...

FINAL VACATION EPISODE! NEW EPISODE TUESDAY JULY 8 There are parts of this episode that will hurt your ears, but I promise it's not Chantal's singing! Join Chantal for a solo episode where she tells the tale of the Weepy-Voiced Killer and how many lives he shattered even though he reported his own crimes to the police. Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen...

Another one from the bonus vault! As part of our 'vacation series' join the gals as Chantal tells the gripping tale of Shawn Grate. When a terrified woman makes a desperate 911 call from an abandoned house in Ashland, Ohio, police discover they've stumbled onto something far more sinister than a single abduction. Join Chantal and Ashley as they uncover how Shawn Grate used manipulation, control, a...

What a deal! Enjoy this 2 for 1 episode from BOTH Chantal and Ashley this week. Chantal covers the eerie and unsettling tales from The Hinsdale House and Ashley talks about the brutal murder of Amie Gray. Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Contact us at triggeredthepodcast.444@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

On April 21, 2005, in the heart of Little Saigon, California, a horrifying scene unfolds: beloved fortune teller Ha “Jade” Smith and her young daughter Anita Vo are found brutally stabbed to death in their own home. The crime scene shocks investigators—both victims were drenched in white paint and posed in chilling positions, the color white symbolizing death in Vietnamese culture. What began as a...

In this episode, Ashley unpacks the chilling story of Kenneth McDuff — a man whose name would become synonymous with evil. First convicted in the 1960s for the brutal murder of three teenagers, McDuff was sentenced to death. But when his sentence was commuted, he was shockingly released — and what followed was a horrifying string of killings that left communities across Texas reeling. Ashley walks...

Randy Stone was a devoted husband, a father, and a respected church leader in his Missouri community. So when he was found shot to death in his insurance office, no one could make sense of it. Who would want Randy dead—and why? As detectives dig deeper, secrets begin to unravel. Affairs. Lies. Jealousy. And a plan so calculated it left everyone wondering how well you really know the people around...

SOLO ASHLEY EPISODE: When Beverly Carter, a successful real estate agent, vanished during a showing in a quiet Arkansas suburb, her friends and family knew something was terribly wrong. She was the kind of person who always checked in—always played it safe. What followed was a chilling investigation that revealed how Beverly was targeted for being “a rich broker who worked alone.” In this episode,...

Fred and Dolly Oesterreich appeared to be a typical upper-middle-class couple in 1920s Los Angeles. He was a hardworking factory owner. She was charming, social, and always impeccably dressed. Their home was comfortable, their life routine—until one summer night, when everything shattered. Dolly said it started with a strange noise in the house. Minutes later, Fred was dead—shot three times in wha...

Lies have a way of slipping in quietly through the cracks of what looks like a picture-perfect life. They linger in the background, unnoticed, until the truth finally surfaces… but by then, the damage is already done. What happens when the truth is revealed, but it's already too late? Join the gals as they cover the horrific tale of what happened to the Halderson family. Make sure to follow us on...

Hey friends, it’s Chantal here with a quick little favour to ask. We’ve put together a listener survey to help us make Triggered even better—and we’d love to hear from you. You’ll find the link on our website, triggeredthepodcast.com and also on our linktree linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast It only takes a handful of minutes, and your feedback really does make a difference. It helps us figure out wha...

In 1978, a quiet Indiana Burger Chef closed for the night—and by morning, four employees had vanished. Days later, their bodies were found miles away. No one saw a thing. No one has ever been arrested. This is the chilling case of the Burger Chef Murders —a crime that still haunts the cold case files. Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/trigg...

To the outside world, Patricia Columbo seemed like the girl next door—bright, pretty, from a well-respected family in a quiet Chicago suburb. But behind the surface was a dark obsession that would end in one of the most brutal family slayings in Illinois history. When Patricia met Frank DeLuca, a much older, married man with ties to drugs and organized crime, their twisted romance spiraled into a...

In this chilling episode, we peel back the layers of a seemingly ordinary American family living in a grand Victorian mansion in 1970s New Jersey. John List was a devout churchgoer, a father of three, and a man struggling beneath the surface. But something was festering behind closed doors—something dark enough to leave a community shaken to its core. Join us as we trace the timeline leading up to...

Psychic Abilities. Astral Projection. Telepathy. Telekinesis. Join the gals as they explore the hidden and forbidden stories that governments and authorities have tried to keep out of the media for eternity. Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Contact us at triggeredthepodcast.444@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Cindy James was a 44-year-old nurse from British Columbia who spent seven years reporting terrifying incidents—anonymous phone calls, threats, assaults, and even attempted abductions. But when her body was found in 1989, bound and drugged outside an abandoned house, the mystery only deepened. Was Cindy the victim of a relentless and sadistic stalker? Or was it all a dark, elaborate fabrication wit...

In this episode, we unravel one of the most harrowing and senseless crimes in recent British history — the torture and murder of 16-year-old Susan Capper. What began as a troubled home life quickly spiraled into a nightmare no one could have imagined. Susan, vulnerable and seeking belonging, found herself in the orbit of people who would ultimately betray her in the most horrific way. We follow Su...

In 2016, Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. were preparing to retire and spend more time together after decades of hard work. Their Knoxville home was full of family that Thanksgiving weekend—including their son, who had returned from college for the holiday. But just days later, police would discover a crime scene so gruesome, it shook even seasoned investigators. What happened inside that house would expose...

Elizabeth Duncan was charming, manipulative, and fiercely devoted to her only son, Frank. So when he fell in love and secretly married a kind-hearted young nurse named Olga, Elizabeth saw only one option: eliminate the obstacle. What unfolded next was a twisted tale of obsession, lies, and murder-for-hire that rocked 1950s California and led to the last triple execution in the state’s history. In...

It sounds like an urban legend — someone sneaks into your apartment through the bathroom mirror. But for Ruthie Mae McCoy, this wasn’t folklore. In 1987 Chicago, Ruthie called 911 to report someone breaking into her home… through the walls. What followed was a brutal murder that police dismissed for too long — and a haunting reminder of how the most vulnerable are often unheard. This week, we unpa...

On February 10, 2025, seven-year-old Kim Ha-neul was brutally murdered inside her elementary school in Daejeon, South Korea, by her own teacher. The woman, who had a known history of mental health struggles, lured the child into an empty classroom and fatally stabbed her before attempting to take her own life. The shocking incident sparked nationwide grief and outrage, raising urgent questions abo...

When 15-year-old Elyse Pahler vanished from her quiet California neighborhood, her disappearance at first seemed like just another teenage runaway case. But what investigators uncovered would shock the entire nation. Lured by people she thought were friends, Elyse became the target of a brutal and ritualistic crime — a murder so gruesome, prosecutors called it one of the most horrific in the count...