True Crime Case Files

In this gripping true crime episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of David and Grace Custer, a polished and adventurous couple from Bunker Hill Village, Texas, whose exploration of Houston’s underground swinging scene led to a chilling murder case. Join us as we uncover the shocking investigation that exposed convicted felon Victor Orszag, who gained the couple’s trust under a fake id...

Lauren Pierce, a 36-year-old dental office manager from Gilbert, Arizona, tragically died during a hiking trip in Vail, Colorado, in August 2022. Initially ruled an accident, investigators later uncovered that her husband, Michael Pierce, had deliberately pushed her off a cliff after encouraging her to drink alcohol and consume CBD, leaving her impaired. The shocking true crime case revealed hidde...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Aurora Jensen, a 26-year-old newlywed from Draper, Utah, who was tragically killed in May 2023 in her own backyard by her husband’s large dogs. This true crime case unfolds a chilling tale of domestic violence, marital betrayal, and planned manslaughter, revealing secrets of online catfishing, hidden affairs, and a shocking pregnancy that wasn’t her husban...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Jessie Halliday, a devoted mother brutally murdered while her infant son slept safely just feet away. Set in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this chilling case explores domestic violence, jealousy-fueled murder, and criminal investigation as detectives uncover how Lacey Monroe, a former friend, carried out the attack using a spare key, influenced by Jessie’s ex-boyfri...

In this shocking true crime case, 19-year-old Brianna Calder of Henderson, Nevada, was brutally murdered in August 2022, boiled alive by her much older lover, 76-year-old Leonard Whitcomb. Brianna, a college student and OnlyFans creator, had been living a complicated life, struggling financially while participating in an online “sugar dating” arrangement that involved expensive gifts and companion...

Caroline Whitaker, a 48-year-old heiress from Rome, Georgia, was brutally murdered on her 50-acre family estate in October 2019, in a shocking true crime case that captivated the region. Her husband, Randall Whitaker, killed her with a chainsaw after discovering his mistress, Jazzminne Cole, claimed to be pregnant, and attempted to hide her remains across the property. The investigation uncovered...

Eighteen-year-old Kennedy Katherine O'Connor’s life was cut tragically short in Vienna, Virginia, when she was shot in a seemingly random parking lot attack—but the shocking truth would shake her quiet suburban community. This true crime story reveals how Kennedy, a promising college student and aspiring NICU nurse, discovered her mother’s secret affairs, only to be targeted in a carefully orchest...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Melissa Carver, a beloved Costa Mesa daycare owner brutally murdered in January 2022. This gripping episode of True Crime Case Files explores how Melissa’s husband, Brock Carver, and the family’s teenage babysitter, Kayla Jensen, conspired to kill her, staging the scene to look like suicide. Learn about the investigation, forensic evidence, and digital sle...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Deb Wertzel, a 59-year-old community college registrar from Bend, Oregon, who was kidnapped and murdered by her husband’s mistress, Katarina Novakova. In this gripping true crime case, investigators uncovered a secret affair, unethical psychiatric practices, and drug diversion that set the stage for jealousy-fueled murder. Follow the investigation, forensi...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Rachel Deakins, a beloved senior living activities coordinator in Vero Beach, Florida, whose life was tragically cut short in September 2021. Found drowned in the pool where she worked, Rachel’s death was first ruled a suicide before a thorough investigation revealed the horrifying truth: her husband, Jay Deakins, a private security contractor and Afghanis...

Eleanor “Ellie” McKay, a 71-year-old grandmother from North Scottsdale, mysteriously disappeared in June 2021 after leaving her gated community home for a “quick errand,” sparking one of Arizona’s most puzzling no-body true crime cases. Her personal items were later found in a remote desert, suggesting foul play. The investigation revealed shocking family secrets, including her son-in-law Marco Be...

A shocking true crime story from Muncie unfolds in this episode. In April 2018, beloved special-education teacher Sarah Whitaker, mother of six including two adopted children from Laos, was brutally murdered in her school cafeteria during lunch service. Investigators uncovered a twisted affair, cafeteria access logs, and surveillance footage revealing that Marlene Hix, 69, a school employee and Pa...

Vanessa Leighton, a successful Tampa realtor, wife, and mother of four, led a secret double life documenting sexual encounters with clients in a private diary and laptop. In January 2022, she was brutally murdered in a vacant home she was showing, restrained and killed with repeated scalding water attacks. The shocking case revealed hidden affairs, a missing sex diary, and complex motives, culmina...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Jonathan “Jon” Mercer, a dedicated Teach For America educator in Cleveland, Ohio, who was tragically murdered on his wedding day in Bay Village, June 2014. This jaw-dropping case involves a secret lesbian affair between Jon’s bride, Caroline Weiss, and his mother, Elaine Mercer, leading to a fatal shooting inside the wedding venue. Explore the investigatio...

Tragedy struck in Chandler, Arizona, when Kimberly “Kim” Rowley, a 43-year-old cybersecurity consultant and parenting blogger, was brutally murdered in her kitchen while preparing dessert in July 2022. This shocking true crime case revealed a dark family secret: her 14-year-old deaf daughter, Kayleigh Rowley, fired the fatal shots after being manipulated and drugged with amphetamines by her father...

In this shocking true crime story from Delray Beach, Florida, millionaire Alexandra “Alex” Meir-Lassiter, 46, was brutally murdered in her own home by her husband, Richard Lassiter, in May 2021. Alex, a devoted mother and full-time caregiver to her severely disabled son Karl, trusted Richard completely, unaware of his secret affair with the family’s young pool boy, Mateo “Kiko” Bonetti. Richard’s...

Tragedy struck Katy, Texas in March 2024 when high school senior and varsity cheerleader Gabrielle “Gabby” Keller was brutally murdered in her own home. Stabbed repeatedly while asleep, her death shocked the community and sparked a high-profile investigation involving digital evidence, staged break-ins, and family secrets. Investigators uncovered a dark motive: Gabby had discovered her father, Dan...

In May 2023, Catalina Foothills, Arizona, became the site of a shocking true crime case when 23-year-old fitness instructor and former University of Arizona cheerleader Bretta Martin was brutally stabbed 72 times in her gated apartment. The murder shocked the community, revealing a twisted love triangle, secret affairs, and escalating harassment. Police investigation uncovered Bretta’s affair with...

Margaret “Maggie” Portland, a 49-year-old special-education aide and disability advocate from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, was tragically murdered in June 2021 in her own home. This shocking true crime case involves her son Drew Portland, best friend Lucas Marino, and her husband Richard Portland, uncovering a secret affair, hidden past in adult films, and a staged break-in that ended in a fatal gunsh...

In this shocking True Crime Case Files episode, we uncover the twisted story of Jade Moreland and Riley Knox, two 19-year-old Fort Worth teens whose online ‘sex competition’ on Twitch, YouTube, and OnlyFans ended in a brutal murder-suicide. Dive into the investigation as detectives examine corrosive chemical attacks at a Motel 6, review social media evidence, and interrogate suspects including Rev...

In this shocking true crime case from Lenexa, Kansas, 15-year-old Ryan Halstedt brutally murdered his parents, Mark and Elaine Halstedt, after they confiscated his video game, Grand Theft Auto 5. Mark, a 45-year-old IT project manager, and Elaine, a former HR professional recently laid off, were found dead in their home in February 2019—Mark stabbed 25 times on the living room couch and Elaine bea...

The shocking true crime story of Amara Kalkie-Hughes, an 18-year-old high school activist from Elgin, Illinois, whose secret affair with her principal, Dr. Gregory Hensley, ended in murder. In April 2021, Amara, known for her bold student activism and campaigns against her city’s controversial sister-city agreement with Matamoros, Mexico, was found dead in her car behind a local arts center. Inves...

A shocking true crime case out of Fishers, Indiana: Housewife Marianne Ketterly admits to killing her husband Ross Ketterly after discovering he had an ongoing sexual relationship with her 21-year-old son Byron. This chilling Indiana murder story involves betrayal, family secrets, and a brutal stabbing in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Ross, a well-known wedding planner in central Indiana, was fou...

In this True Crime Case Files episode, we investigate the shocking murder of Clara Whitfield, an 18-year-old high school senior in Little Rock, Arkansas, who was brutally beaten with a baseball bat by her therapist, Dr. Lionel Graves. Discover the chilling details of Clara’s secret prescription pill addiction, her illegal and abusive relationship with her Jungian analyst, and the deadly chain of e...

Discover the shocking true crime story of Madeline “Linny” Mandelbaum, a 21-year-old college student from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who was blackmailed into a throuple and tragically found dead in a staged overdose. This true crime case exposes manipulation, coercion, and control by Elena Hale-Anton and Lukas Hale-Anton, revealing a twisted web of blackmail, sexual exploitation, and parental invol...