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When Bonnie Lu Nettles and Marshall Herff Applewhite meet in the 1970's, no one could have predicted the impact this duo would have over the minds of many. The cult operated for over 20 years before the highly publicized tragedy of Heaven's Gate occurs in 1997.  Fav True Crime Shirts: https://amzn.to/3xDcSp7 https://amzn.to/4aNzvWf https://amzn.to/4cUvxgD Social: Tiktok @truecrimeexposed Instagram...

When John Charles Thomas Price falls in love with Katherine Mary Knight he has no idea what the next 5 years of his life would look like. He had an inkling that Katherine's behavior was out of control but he would endure more abuse than he could have ever fathomed. This infamous case out of Australia is one of the most brutal I have ever come across.  Favorite 'True Crime' shirts this week: https:...

In 1951, 12 year old Lonnie Jones was brutally murdered by an unknown perpetrator. His case remains unsolved to this day, a 73 year old cold case. Lonnie had an adventurous spirit, he just wanted to enjoy his friends that evening.. but it would be his last night. Will this case ever be solved? Sources: Jamie Zurzolo Documentary https://vimeo.com/693741032/d42f2c4824?fbclid=IwAR3f2TFlDlPsxWqK8jSWJP...

In part 2 we cover the teen years of Alison's life following the disappearance of her mother Lonnie. Then we dive into her search for justice and the work she's done to fight for her mom. Sources: "A Daughters Journey: .. And Story of Resilience" By Alison Morea Duiker https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Journey-Story-Resilience/dp/B09RLY9L9M#:~:text=Alison%20Morea%20Duiker%20lives%20in,..%20and%20St...

When Lonene Ray Rogers vanished on the night of a blizzard warning, it's not long before her entire family suspects that something is very wrong. Lonnie's daughter Alison was only 5 years old at the time her mother disappeared, and she would go on to grow into adulthood without her mother. Alison has written a book on this case and is still fighting for Justice. Sources: "A Daughter's Jourey: ......

Lauren Heike was excited to be off of work on April 28th 2023. She went about her normal morning routine unaware that her life would be tragically ripped away from her by a monster lurking nearby.  Social:  Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Sources: Organization:

In November of 2023, Kali Randall's life was taken from her and she was no longer able to protect her son Zeke Best, who was murdered shortly after her. Kali lived a beautiful and peaceful life, which was not expected to end this way. This case brings awareness to mental health, and just how dangerous it can be when left untreated. 

Christopher Tapp was interviewed on our podcast in our first ever episode. He was wrongfully convicted for the murder of Angie Dodge back in 1996. After spending half of his life in prison, he was released at 40 years old. Only 7 years later, Chris Tapp's death on November 5th 2023 is now being investigated as a homicide. Chris Tapp suffered blunt force trauma to his head resulting in his death. T...

When Jack Kowalski takes his daughter Maya into the emergency room, their family never expected the terror that would be perpetrated onto their family. Beata Kowalski fought tooth and nail for her daughter Maya Kowalski, but in the end, the family would suffer a major loss.  Sources: Netflix Documentary "Take Care of Maya"  Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast

Times were wild once upon a time, I think they always are honestly. People come up with strange beliefs, humans are persecuted and harassed, it's scary out there. In Salem Village, Massachusetts, citizens experienced hysteria when some local girls became "bewitched." For months, witch hunts viciously resulted in the deaths of 19 people.  Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpo...

When Gary Weaver and Jairo Sanchez take on extra work with a close friend, they were unaware of how dangerous the people surrounding them were. Their disappearances remain a mystery to this day.  Social:  Tiktok @truecrimeexpsoedpodcast Instagram @truecrimeexpod

On Halloween night in 1974, The O'Bryan family suffers an unimaginable tragedy when their son dies after ingesting poison filled Halloween Candy.  Social Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Instagram @truecrimeexpod Twitter @truecrimexposed Sources: https://www.vice.com/en/article/8ge87v/halloween-killer-ronald-clark-o-bryan-candy-man https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-man-who-killed-halloween

This is part two of our coverage the Ant Hill Kids Cult. Make sure to listen to episode 105 to access the first half of this story.  Social: Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Instagram @truecrimeexpod Twitter @truecrimexposed

When you think of a cult, danger comes to mind, but you could never imagine the horrific and atrocious events that took place in the Ant Hill Kids cult under the leadership of Roch Theriault. This is a Canadian Cult that we had never heard of, and our minds have been blown by the nature of these crimes. Multiple adults and children were abused, tortured, and murdered by a man who claimed to be doi...

Stoni and Stephen were two innocent children born into a situation that no child deserves. They were vulnerable inside their home and never able to escape the hell they endured by the hands of their own mother.  Sources: Evil Lives Here "I Made it Out Alive" Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Twitter @truecrimexposed

In the Summer of 1981, Reve Walsh goes to the Hollywood Plaza in Florida with her son, Adam Walsh. It's there that the worst tragedy of their lives would begin. Years later John Walsh would become the host of the television hit, 'America's Most Wanted' before going on to host 'In Pursuit with John Walsh.' Through their grief, John and Reve would change the way missing children's cases are handled...

Thad Phillips and Chris Steiner never expected their interactions with Joe Clark to turn deadly. Joe was a friend, a neighbor, a 17 year old boy, but he was also a sadistic killer who was sexually aroused by physically hurting young boys. This is a case that will make your stomach turn and it's hard to wrap your mind around.  Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/12okkhp/i...

The small town of Wylie, Texas never expected their little community to be stunned by the brutal murder of a young mother. It would shock them even further to find out who betrayed Betty Gore.  Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Twitter @crimekayla www.truecrimeexposedpodcast.com Sources: Snapped Documentary Texas Monthly Article 

When the body of a woman was discovered in 1989, no one expected that she would go unnamed for almost 34 years. The Lincoln County Jane Doe was laid to rest nameless in Mississippi. Although her murderer, Alfred Ray Case, was convicted of the crime, the case remained incomplete. Finally in 2023, Othram's Laboratory in Texas was able to create a DNA profile and use genetic genealogy to track down J...

In 2002, 7 year old Alexis Patterson was suppose to be sitting in her 1st grade class.. but on May 3rd she never makes it inside her school located in Milwaukee. Many hours pass by before her parents even realize she's been missing. The search was intense.. at first, but things soon fizzled out and Alexis Patterson's case goes cold. Theories surrounding her step dad, LaRon Bourgeois & serial k...

On July 9th 1993, Stephanie Wasilishin has a domestic dispute with her live in boyfriend of 6 years, Russell Peterson. By 1:40 am, Russell is on the phone with dispatchers in Sedona, Arizona to inform them that Stephanie has been shot. He can't make up his mind on if she pulled the trigger, or if he did. It becomes clear through changing stories that something sinister occured that night & Ste...

This is the final episode I'm sharing here as a bonus from my new podcast "It Ends In Idaho, The Lori Daybell Trial"  Follow the new show to be notified when a new episode drops! 

I have released a new podcast series dedicated to reporting each day of Lori Daybell's trial. I will be attending most days of the trial at the Madison County Courthouse in Rexburg Idaho, where the trial is being live streamed. Here is a bonus episode for my listeners here at True Crime Exposed. I hope you like it! 

Sheila and Suesan both died in extremely cruel murders perpetrated by their own mother, Theresa Cross. Here in part 2, we are in the heart of the case. It's a tough one as you will hear about the murders of Sheila Gay Sanders and Suesan Marline Knorr and how their siblings were forced to help dispose of their bodies in Sacramento, California.  Social: Tiktik @truecrimeexposedpodcast Instagram @tru...

Sheila, Suesan, & their 4 other siblings were born to a mother that can only be described as evil. Theresa Jimmie Cross is one of the most depraved mothers we've heard of. Her wrath extended beyond her children, as she was also charged with the murder of her first husband. Multiple murders would connect back to Theresa's family, leaving us to wonder what secrets are left behind in her childhoo...