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Sex is a powerful motivator.  So, when 53-year old Christopher Regan became involved with younger married woman Kelly Cochran, no one was completely shocked, even though Kelly was not Chris’ type.  In fact, she was quite rough around the edges, abrasive, and only minimally attractive.  But she was friendly, easy, and, most importantly, willing.  She […] The post Blood Pact: The Victims of Ke...

Sometimes a small thing in life can change everything.  That’s what happened when high school student Susan Mae Bolling was sent to a psychotherapist for treatment of depression and anxiety.  Her therapist, Dr. Felix Polk, was married with two children, but that didn’t stop him from beginning a sexual relationship with Susan. Susan and Felix […] The post May December Murder appeared first on...

Rozanne Gailiunas was smart, caring, and a devoted parent. In 1983, her marriage to physician Peter Gailiunas was on the rocks.  She was in love with contractor Larry Aylor, a man also in the middle of a contentious divorce. In fact, the two were making plans to spend the rest of their lives together. Then, […] The post Murder on Her Mind: Joy Aylor appeared first on Tiegrabber .

Heart surgeon Dr. Darryl Sutorius thought he had found a second chance at true love when he married attractive divorcee Dante Britteon.  But soon after the wedding, Darryl was depressed and disillusioned.  Dante wasn’t who she had claimed to be and she worked hard to alienate him from his children. Much of what Dante had […] The post The Doctor’s Wife appeared first on Tiegrabber .

Family life is not always rooted in love.  For the blended family of Lieth and Bonnie Von Stein, life was marked by disappointments, resentment, and deep-seated hate.  One summer night in 1988, Bonnie and Lieth were viscously attacked in their own bed. Daughter Angela said that she had slept through the attack.  Son Christopher was […] The post The “Dungeons & Dragons” Murde...

When Palo Alto music teacher Kristine Fitzhugh was found in a pool of coagulated blood at the bottom of her basement stairs, her husband Ken blamed her shoes. That’s right, her shoes. He had warned her over and over, he said, that those shoes were dangerous.  She must have stumbled and fallen in them. But […] The post No Accident: The Death of Kristine Fitzhugh appeared first on Tiegra...

On the remote island of Palmyra, about 970 nautical miles south of Hawaii, a series of crimes occurred against experienced sailing couple Mac and Muff Graham.  A handful of other sailors spent time with the Grahams on the island, but the Grahams were eventually left alone with a desperate young couple:  Stephanie Stearns and her […] The post Seaworthy: Murder on Palmyra appeared first on Tie...

In 2006, Jeffrey Deskovic’s indictment charging him with the rape and murder of a high school classmate was dismissed on the grounds of actual innocence. Post conviction DNA testing proved his innocence.  It also identified the real killer. When a classmate of 16-year old Jeffrey was found raped and murdered in a local park, he […] The post Journey to Justice: An Interview with Jeffrey Desko...

For today’s episode, we’re diving back into the murky waters of the Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell case.  Last week, we went over the marriages, families, strange religious beliefs, disappearances, and untimely deaths.  This week, we’re delving deeper into everything and talking about what has happened since Lori and Chad’s shocking November 2019 wedding. […] The post Doomsday Parents...

Normally, when we talk about parents who have a missing child, we’re talking about distressed, loving parents who will do anything to find their child.  But in the case of missing children Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow, we’re delving into new and unimaginable territory. The lives of J.J. and Tylee’s mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, and […] The post Doomsday Parents Part One: Chad & Lori Daybel...

Carol Neulander was a mother, a business owner, and the wife of respected Rabbi Fred Neulander.  On most Tuesdays, she drove home with the receipts from her popular bakeries, carrying thousands of dollars in her purse.  Then came the Tuesday evening when two men showed up at her front door. Join us at the quiet […] The post The Good Wife: Carol Neulander appeared first on Tiegrabber .

Sherri Rasmussen had everything going for her.  She was smart, athletic, and beautiful. She graduated high school at age 16, breezed through college, and landed a prestigious job as a hospital director of nursing in her late 20s. In 1985, Sherri married the man of her dreams. Three months later, she was found murdered in […] The post His Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen ap...

In November of 2012, Cari Lea Farver just up and left everything behind: her new boyfriend, her job, and even her son.  This was not like Cari, who was a responsible worker, a reliable friend, and a devoted mom.  Then an alarming string of texts from Cari’s phone set everyone on edge. Cari’s new boyfriend, […] The post Cyberstalked: Cari Lea Farver appeared first on Tiegrabber .

Law enforcement interrogation is a real skill, but much of it has been questioned in recent years with instances of botched police investigations and false confessions.  When police have little forensic evidence, as is the case with many cold cases, witness interviews and suspect interrogations can be crucial in solving a case. But how far […] The post Secrets & Lies: Solving the Murder...

Heather Elvis was just 20-years old when she disappeared on a Tuesday night just one week before Christmas.  Heather was kind and clever.  She knew what it was like to work hard and she liked to have fun. She never would have disappeared from her family without explanation. When Heather’s father, Terry, was notified that […] The post The Disappearance of Heather Elvis appeared first on Tiegr...

Good friends 13-year old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German had a day off from school on Monday, February 13, 2017.  At around noon, they decided to visit a local hiking trail.  But when Libby’s father showed up at 3pm to pick up the girls, they weren’t there. By 5:30pm, the police were called and […] The post The Delphi Murders: Abby Williams & Libby German appeared first on Ti...

Susan Reinert was an English teacher at Upper Merion Area High School in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, when she began dating fellow English teacher William Bradfield.  Bradfield was charismatic.  In fact, Susan left her husband to carry on a secret relationship with him. On June 25, 1989, Susan’s naked body was found in her car […] The post Something Wicked: The Murders of Susan, Karen, &#0...

Oxnard, California is a town like many towns across the United States.  Oxnard has its share of institutional racism and gender hate, but no one would have expected one junior high student to murder another in cold blood. Growing up transgender, biracial, and in an abusive home, Leticia King had many challenges in life.  At […] The post A Murder in Junior High appeared first on Tiegrabber .

The story of Tina Fontaine’s life belongs to her and her family, but it parallels many others in Indigenous communities.  Her struggle for stability, the promises not kept, and the sexual exploitation she endured meant that Tina experienced more trauma and pain than most people could imagine. Because of situations beyond her control, Tina needed […] The post Just a Girl: The Life and Death o...

The life portrayed on social media by Jennifer Hart seemed perfect.  She and her wife, Sarah, were a progressive and loving couple with six adopted black children.  Pictures on Facebook showed two moms giving their disadvantaged children a better life.  Never mind that the pictures looked posed and the children were rail thin. Real life […] The post The Hart Family Tragedy appeared first on...

On December 2, 2010, 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk was found dead on the floor of her apartment building’s garbage compactor room.  Her death was slow and painful as she bled to death, alone and in pain, on the dirty floor.  Now, nearly 10 years have passed, and her family is still searching for answers. This was […] The post Phoebe’s Fall: The Unexplained Death of Phoebe Handsjuk appear...

Wendi Mae Davidson excelled in school and succeeded in her career, but her personal life was always a mess.  Wendi had a habit of either choosing the wrong men or sabotaging her relationships.  Unfortunately, her parents enabled her unstable and selfish behavior. After two unplanned pregnancies, Wendi married 24-year old Air Force officer Michael Severance. […] The post The Case Against Wend...

In a small, quiet seaside town in 1991, the bodies of young nurse Lesley Howell and police officer, Trevor Buchanan, were found in a car filled with carbon monoxide.  Lesley wore headphones playing her favorite Christian music. She was surrounded by family photos. These deaths stunned the community and broke the hearts of family members.  […] The post Indecency: The Murders of Lesley Howell...

Maria Cruz was a perfect example of the American dream fulfilled.  Growing up in the Philippines, she moved to New York in 1992, received her M.B.A. from Fordham University, and took a job as a senior credit analyst. On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2003, Maria attended mass at St. Malachy’s Church.  She stopped by her […] The post The Pretender: Dean Faiello appeared first on Tiegrabber .

Dale Ewell worked hard to give his children all of the advantages he didn’t have as a child.  His wife, Glee, provided a loving home, staying home with their daughter Tiffany and son Dana, showering them with attention as well as possessions. Growing up with every advantage, Dana Ewell didn’t appreciate what he was given. […] The post Eight Million Reasons to Kill: The Ewell Family Murders a...