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Katlego finally found his way back to his family. He was identified by his fingerprints and returned to his parents in April 2023.But this wild story isn’t over yet, the investigation into the escape continues, and a trial is pending. How do you think this case is going to end?  Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Insta...

Bridget Phillips was beauty and brains. She spoke six languages. She was a national merit scholar. She had everything to live for. Then someone took it all away. But who is this cold-blooded killer? That question is yet to be found. After 34 years, the Baltimore police are still stumped! Can you figure out this bizarre case?  Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook,...

Who would have expected an 18-year-old mom of twins to be a stone-cold killer? No one did. And that's exactly what Judith (Judy) Neelley counted on. She and her husband, Alvin Neelley, brought hell upon their victims. Violence was their 'thing.'Judith was only 15 when she met 26-year-old Alvin Neelley, who was already married. But this didn't stop their twisted affair, which later turned into a ma...

Candy Montgomery thought sleeping with her friend’s husband would just be a harmless fling. A little adventure to spice up her church, carpool, "dinner on the table by 5" life. Little did she know, her affair would end with murder. So, how did this loving Christian mom turn into an axe murderer? Time to find out. Let us know your thoughts on the case! Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True...

Every year, millions of vacationers, nature lovers, and adventurers descend on the Appalachian Trail, a legendary 2,200-mile footpath. But this famous place has a frightening story. When two hikers set off along the Appalachian Trail in the '90s, they expected natural beauty and adventure, unaware of the evil lurking in the forest. Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Fac...

What's going on in the Menendez brothers' case? The prosecution wants you to believe the Menendez brothers are spoiled rich kids who executed their parents to inherit millions. The brothers say they’re victims of unspeakable abuse, driven to desperate measures to protect themselves. Who’s telling the truth? New evidence has just come to light that could reignite the notorious case. We may now know...

Ted Kaczynski, notoriously known as the Unabomber, terrorized America for 17 years. He is the infamous boogeyman everyone’s heard of, but his crimes were so long ago that today no one’s exactly sure about the details of what he did. There’s little love lost between the public and Ted Kaczynski. Most people consider him a lunatic, a madman, and a domestic terrorist. On June 10th, 2023, the 81-year-...

He’s one of the scariest serial killers of all time. But you’ve probably never heard his name. Back in the early 70’s, the bodies of 28 boys were unearthed in Houston. They belonged to the youngsters. They were all tortured and murdered by "The Candy Man." Dean Corll's bloodlust terrorized Houston for years. The exact number of victims? That's a mystery we may never know. Get all the crime in half...

The 13-year-long mystery of Gilgo Beach murders has been cracked at last! And it's all thanks to a monogrammed belt, a half-eaten pizza crust, and a series of shocking phone calls. This might be one most insane investigations of all time! Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly! Le...

Join us as we delve into the dark and twisted mind of "The Happy Face Killer," Keith Jesperson. What drives a seemingly ordinary long-haul truck driver to commit heinous acts of violence? In this video, we explore the disturbing past of Jesperson, from his violent upbringing to his animal torture, and how it eventually led him to become a serial killer. We also examine how one woman's bravery help...

In this video, we delve into the tragic case of Billy Payne and Billie-Jean Hayworth, a young couple from Mountain City, Tennessee, whose love story ended in a brutal and senseless murder. The story takes an unexpected twist when we uncover a Facebook feud that involved Jenelle Potter, the daughter of a retired marine and his wife, who moved to Mountain City to enjoy a simpler life. Jenelle's onli...

 In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Ali Lowitzer, the 16-year-old who disappeared without a trace minutes after stepping off her school bus. Despite the best efforts of the police and private investigators, Ali's case remains unsolved. Join us as we investigate this strange and tragic case, piecing together the events leading up to Ali's disappearance and exploring the theories su...

Jacob Nolan took a selfie you won't believe! In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we delve into the shocking story of Dr. Michael Weiss, a psychiatrist in New York City, who was brutally attacked by a 19-year-old armed with a sledgehammer and a kitchen knife. What's even more bizarre is what happened after the attack - the teenager stopped to take a selfie. What could possibly have motivated him...

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, host Chris delves into the dark and twisted double life of Gary Glitter, one of the biggest rock stars of the 70s. Most famously known for his iconic sports anthem "Rock n' Roll (Part 2)," the shocking truth is that Glitter was a convicted child sex offender. The episode takes a look at his glittering career, his fall from grace, and the disturbing crimes that...

John Brennan Crutchley was a bizarre example, even for a serial killer! He used syringes and surgical tubing to drain his victim’s blood into a mason jar so he could drink it. More than 30 women went missing before anyone guessed this engineer with top-secret government clearance was not what he seemed. Nobody suspected him for years. Then, he finally made a mistake. One of his victims managed to...

Casey Crowder was a smart girl, close to her parents, and a lovingly bossy sister of three younger brothers. One decision – to let Casey handle car trouble herself – changed their family forever. It was supposed to be a teaching moment. Then, Casey disappeared. A week later, their worst fears were confirmed. They found Casey's body in the drainage ditch with a black zip tie tight around her neck. ...

The real life fatal attraction played out in the small town of Greenburgh, New York in 1989. It all started in 1987 when 25-year-old Carolyn Warmus got a job teaching at Greenville Elementary School in New York. That’s where she meets and falls for another teacher, a married 40-year-old Paul Solomon. Paul promised Carolyn he’d leave his wife just as soon as their 15-year-old daughter graduated hig...

In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Mitchell Blair, a Detroit mother who shocked the nation when the bodies of her two young children were found in a freezer in her apartment. As we piece together the details of this tragic story, we'll explore the events that led up to the discovery of the bodies, the investigation that followed, and the shocking details that emerged about Blair'...

Get ready to be chilled to the bone as we delve into the true story behind the iconic horror film, Scream. The Gainesville Ripper was a real-life serial killer who terrorized the college town of Gainesville, Florida, in 1990. He savagely murdered five innocent students in their off-campus apartments and mutilated their bodies. His crimes were so heinous that they inspired the famous horror film, S...

Join us as we dive into one of the most shocking true crime stories of all time: the Woodchipper Murder. In this video, we'll take a deep dive into the case of Richard Crafts, a Connecticut pilot whose wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1986. As investigators delved into the case, they uncovered a trail of evidence that led to a horrifying conclusion. But what really happened to He...

In this heart-wrenching video, we delve into the story of Johnny Clark and Lisa Straub, two young lovers whose romance was cut short by a devastating tragedy. From their early days of courtship to the fateful events that led to their untimely deaths, we uncover the details of their relationship and the events that tore them apart. Join us on this emotional journey as we explore the beauty and hear...

Uncover the chilling story of the Trailside Killer, David Carpenter. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, hikers in the Bay Area were warned to stay on high alert as a serial killer, known as the Trailside Killer, was on the loose. This killer targeted young college students, leaving a trail of bodies in shallow graves along the hiking trails. Learn about the victims, the investigation, and the even...

The case of Linda & Burt Pugach is an absolutely bizarre case of a beautiful woman blinded by love… quite literally. Once a successful lawyer, Burt Pugach’s obsession with Linda led him to commit a horrific, life-altering attack on Linda. The result? The couple later married, in one the most twisted ‘love’ stories that New York ever heard. Were Burt and Linda crazy in love, or just plain crazy? St...

Join us as we explore the chilling story of Robert Lee Yates, the Spokane Serial Killer. From his seemingly normal life as a family man and decorated veteran to his gruesome murder spree that left at least 13 women dead, this case will leave you on the edge of your seat. Discover the twisted mind of Yates as we explore his motivations and methods, including his disturbing use of prostitutes as his...

The case of Fred Tokars is an unbelievable case of greed that turned deadly, as this power-hungry Attorney hired a hitman for his wife! On Sunday, November 29th, 1992, Sara Tokars, Fred Tokars’ wife, was driving back home to their house in Marietta, Georgia from a Thanksgiving family dinner with her two sons, Mikey (4), and Ricky (6), when she was kidnapped…What happened next is unbelievable, as i...