True Crime Never Sleeps

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...

On February 13, 2017, Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un, was assassinated in Kuala Lumpur with VX nerve agent. In this episode, we examine his life, the details of his murder, and the aftermath of the assassination. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supply:  ➡️  https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/ Skillshare : ➡️  https://skills...

In 1993, 20-year-old Sophie Sergie, a bright and promising student from a remote Alaskan village, was brutally murdered inside a University of Alaska Fairbanks dormitory bathroom. Despite occurring in a building full of students, no one saw or heard the crime — and for nearly three decades, the case remained unsolved. In this episode, we explore Sophie’s life, the disturbing failures in campus sec...

In this heartbreaking episode of True Crime Never Sleeps , we revisit the haunting case of Morgan Jade Violi, a 7-year-old girl abducted in broad daylight from her apartment complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 24, 1996. Witnesses saw a man in a burgundy van grab Morgan and drive off — sparking a massive manhunt involving local, state, and federal agencies. Despite the fast mobilization of l...

In this gripping episode, we uncover the haunting legacy of the Lockerbie bombing , the 1988 terrorist attack that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland. With 270 lives lost, it remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history. We explore how the investigation unfolded, from early suspicions of Middle Eastern militant groups to the eventual indictment of Libyan intelligence agents...

On Halloween morning in 2010, 16-year-old Devin Griffin returned home from church to a scene of unspeakable horror. What began as a quiet afternoon of video games quickly turned into a real-life nightmare when he discovered his mother, stepfather, and brother brutally murdered inside their rural Ohio home. As police unraveled the crime, all signs pointed to a missing family member with a violent p...

In this emotional and deeply human episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of 26-year-old Emma Fillipoff, who vanished from the streets of Victoria, British Columbia, in November 2012. Emma’s case made national headlines across Canada and sparked a decade-long search filled with troubling leads, strange sightings, and heartbreaking uncertainty. From her free-spirited life in Victoria to the...