True Crime Never Sleeps

As the Zodiac case intensified in late 1969, local police and the FBI joined forces in a desperate bid to catch a killer who thrived on fear. This episode dives into early profiling by John Douglas, the rise and fall of prime suspect Arthur Leigh Allen, and the growing list of alternate suspects. We also explore major breakthroughs—from the 340 cipher crack to DNA and genealogy efforts—that contin...

In this heartbreaking episode, we dive into the tragic story of Thomas and Jackie Hawks—a loving, adventurous couple who had just retired and were living their dream life sailing the California coast. After selling their yacht, Well Deserved, to a seemingly eager young couple, they vanished without a trace. What began as an exciting new chapter for the Hawks quickly unraveled into one of the most...

In this episode, we dive into the chilling 1978 Burger Chef murders in Speedway, Indiana — a true crime case involving four murdered teens, a bungled investigation, and a haunting confession that came too late. Was it a robbery gone wrong or something deeper? Listen now to explore one of Indiana’s most infamous unsolved crimes. Listen now  as we decode the turning point in the Zodiac’s reign of te...

The Zodiac’s methods are changing. In this episode, we revisit two iconic crimes: the hooded attack at Lake Berryessa and the calculated murder of Paul Stine in San Francisco. Through survivor testimony, crime scene clues, and Zodiac’s own taunts, we track the evolution of a killer turning his crimes into a signature. Listen now as we decode the turning point in the Zodiac’s reign of terror. Today...

Tonight  we explore the chilling Footpath Murders of 15-year-olds Linda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in 1980s England—and how their killer, Colin Pitchfork, became the first criminal caught using DNA profiling. What began as a terrifying series of unsolved murders led to a groundbreaking forensic breakthrough by Dr. Alec Jeffreys, the wrongful confession of an innocent teen, and the creation of the worl...

In this episode, we uncover the shocking story of Charles Sobhraj, aka The Serpent—a charming con man turned serial killer who terrorized Southeast Asia in the 1970s. Known for targeting young travelers along the hippie trail, Sobhraj used manipulation, stolen identities, and cold-blooded tactics to evade justice across a dozen countries. Discover how a determined diplomat helped bring this elusiv...

In 1969, the Zodiac Killer didn't just commit murder—he turned the media into his mouthpiece. In this episode, we explore how his chilling letters, ciphers, and threats to newspapers like the San Francisco Chronicle sparked a media frenzy and fueled public fear across the Bay Area. Discover how Zodiac weaponized headlines and redefined true crime coverage forever. Today's episode is brough...

On July 4th, 1969, a young couple was gunned down in Vallejo, California—marking the first public act of the Zodiac killer. In this episode, we unravel the Ferrin–Mageau shooting, the chilling phone call, and the letters that followed. Step into the night that transformed a faceless gunman into a legendary nightmare. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supp...

In this haunting episode, we revisit one of New York City’s most infamous and tragic true crime cases: the 1986 murder of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin. What began as a summer romance between Jennifer and the charming, handsome Robert Chambers quickly spiraled into a national media frenzy—one that would expose the dark underbelly of privilege, victim-blaming, and manipulation within the justice syste...

In the summer of 1969, the Bay Area was rocked by a string of mysterious murders—then came the letters. In this episode, we dive into the moment the Zodiac Killer introduced himself to the world with a 408-symbol cipher and a chilling confession. From newsroom chaos to amateur codebreakers racing to crack the puzzle, we explore how a killer used ink and fear to grip an entire region—and why his wo...

In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking and complex case of Bob Idman, a beloved insurance agent from St. Charles, Missouri, whose murder in 2007 shattered the quiet suburban town. What began as a suspected robbery spiraled into a web of secrets, suspicion, and misdirection—including hidden relationships, family tragedies, and a mysterious white Ford Focus. As detectives pursued every lead,...

On a foggy December night in 1968, a young couple was gunned down on Lake Herman Road—just seven months later, another couple was ambushed at Blue Rock Springs Park. In this episode, we dive into the Zodiac killer’s first confirmed attacks, exploring the forensic clues, survivor testimony, and the investigative missteps that allowed a deadly pattern to take shape. From small-town panic to the birt...

This week on True Crime Never Sleeps, we dive into the chilling 2011 case of Rebecca Zahau and the infamous Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. What began as a tragic accident involving Jonah Shacknai’s 6-year-old son Max quickly spiraled into a second, far more mysterious death—Rebecca, found naked, bound, gagged, and hanging from a balcony. Was it suicide, as police claimed, or a meticulo...

In 2008, a secretive plea deal allowed billionaire predator Jeffrey Epstein to avoid federal charges for sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. He served just 13 months in a county jail—with work-release privileges. What looked like an outrageous failure of justice was, in fact, something far worse: a fully legal arrangement enabled by powerful lawyers, complicit prosecutors, and a justice sys...

This is the debut episode of Season 17, a deep dive into the Zodiac Killer. Tonight we return to the San Francisco Bay Area in late 1968—a time when peace, paranoia, and progress collided. Before anyone had heard of the Zodiac, the region was already teetering on the edge. Suburban Vallejo, quaint Benicia, and the pastoral calm of Napa Valley masked deeper fractures: law enforcement was stretched...

In May 1999, 19-year-old Katie Puyer vanished while working a late shift at a convenience store in Moose Lake, Minnesota. What followed was a harrowing investigation, a family’s unwavering determination for justice, and a landmark case that changed how Minnesota handles sex offenders. In this emotional and deeply researched episode of Murder Monday, we recount the events surrounding Katie’s disapp...

On a cold night in Indianapolis in January 2021, Kirsten Brueggeman left a bar after a minor dispute with friends. She was seen on camera just after 2 a.m. walking through a YMCA parking lot—and then she vanished. Moments later, the surveillance footage glitched, and she was never seen again. In this in-depth episode, we follow Kirsten’s timeline step by step, from her final known movements to the...

In 1984, teenager Lisa McVeigh was kidnapped by a man who had already raped and murdered multiple women across Tampa, Florida. After 26 hours of terror, Lisa did the unthinkable — she survived. Not only that, she memorized key details that would lead police to her attacker: serial killer Bobby Joe Long . In this episode, we explore: Lisa’s troubled upbringing and abusive home life The night of her...

In this week’s episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we unpack the harrowing disappearance and murder of 39-year-old David Carter. You’ll hear how, in late September 2018, David vanished after texting his son that he was too sick for their weekend tradition—only for his dismembered remains to start turning up along I-75 in Ohio. We trace his last known movements in Melvindale, Michigan, the red flag...

Tonight we dive into “The Duquesne Spy Ring: America’s Greatest Nazi Espionage Case,” where we unravel the shocking true story of Fritz Joubert Duquesne and his 23-member network that funneled U.S. military secrets to Nazi Germany. Learn how an unassuming double agent, William Sebold, and the FBI’s groundbreaking use of wiretaps, cryptanalysis, and undercover tradecraft dismantled the largest espi...

In this episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we explore the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, a 21-year-old British student in Perugia, Italy. We trace the chilling timeline—from neighbor’s screams at 1:26 a.m. to the arrival of Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Guede in the investigation—and unpack the forensic controversies and courtroom drama that led to convictions, acquittals, and a fin...

Discover the chilling case of Yoo Young-chul, South Korea’s most infamous serial killer. From targeting the rich to dismembering sex workers, his crimes shocked the nation. In this episode, we break down the investigation, psychological profile, and the failures that let him kill again and again. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supply:  ➡️  https://www....

In this gripping episode, we dive deep into one of the most audacious and legendary crimes in British history—the 1963 Great Train Robbery. With military-like precision, a gang of sixteen men stopped a Royal Mail train in the dead of night and escaped with today’s equivalent of over £50 million. But this was no ordinary heist. It was a meticulously planned operation that involved fake signals, a r...

Tonight we dive into the tragic case of Annie Le, a brilliant 24-year-old Yale graduate student who mysteriously vanished just days before her wedding. What started as a missing persons case quickly turned into a full-blown homicide investigation—one that shook the Yale community and revealed just how dangerous the workplace can be. Join us as we explore Annie's inspiring life, the meticulous...

In this episode, we cover the heartbreaking story of Tammy Bowers, an 18-year-old woman from Louisiana whose life was violently cut short just days before her birthday in 1990. Abducted from a public payphone late at night, her case went cold for over a decade—until a DNA match finally unraveled the disturbing truth. What investigators discovered was more horrifying than they ever imagined. One ki...