True Crime Recaps

Cozy up by the fire, open up your presents, and listen to 3 terrifying true crime Christmas stories that will keep up all holiday weekend. First up is the strange disappearance of the Martin Family. In 1958, an entire family of 5 vanished without a trace after leaving a Christmas party. Months after their disappearance, the remains of the younger daughters, Susan and Virginia, Many theories have s...

You've all heard the stories of rockstars dying in sudden, tragic and often mysterious ways. This week, Amy and Chris dive a little deeper into several shocking rock and roll deaths and bring you details you've likely never heard before. River Phoenix famously died at the Viper Room in Los Angeles, and you've likely heard the heartbreaking 911 call his brother, Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix,...

In a 1965 Rolling Stone Magazine interview, John Lennon said something that eerily predicted the way he was going to die. He mentioned being shot "by some loonie" just a few years before he was shot to death by Mark David Chapman. This week on True Crime Recaps, Amy and Chris delve deep into that interview, as well as the life and death of the famous (and infamous) Beatle. You'll hear snippets fro...

Are a series of accidental drownings actually the work of a cabal of killers? This week, Amy and Chris bring you the cases collectively known as the Smiley Face Murders, but there is not universal consensus that all these men dying in similar fashions is the work of killers. Chris and Amy walk you through the evidence that point to a gang of killers potentially targeting college-aged men throughou...

Three women disappeared without a trace in Springfield, Missouri on June 7, 1992 and investigators have been baffled ever since. This week, Amy and Chris detail all of the evidence left behind and explain why there have been many leads, but no prime suspect after several decades. Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt went missing from Sherrill's home one afternoon. There have...

In 1987, a former prosecutor named Margaret Coon took her dog for a walk in one of Louisiana’s safest and most affluent parishes. The next morning, she was found dead on the side of the road with a single stab wound in her back. St. Tammany Parish advertises itself as a safe haven from the crime and corruption of New Orleans, attracting thousands of residents over the last several decades. But the...

In 2001, the Chandra Levy case captured the entire nation and brought lots of unwanted attention on congressman Gary Condit, which many believed to be responsible for Chandra's disappearance. Even though it's been 2 decades since we first heard of Chandra's mysterious vanishing, Amy and Chris bring you recent developments in the case, as well as catch you up with everything you need to know. Here'...

The Zodiac Killer began his killing spree in the 1960s in Northern California, killing at least 5 people, potentially as many as 37. And despite calling in the murders and leaving taunting letters and codes for police and newspapers, he has never been caught. This week, Amy and Chris bring you up to speed on the bombshell news dropped by a group of detectives and investigators called The Case Brea...

Ever since the release of "The Jinx" on HBO, the Robert Durst case has been thrust into the public light. And although that documentary series gave a good overview of the case, there are still a lot of developments since its release that Amy and Chris will catch you up on. Robert Durst comes from an extremely wealthy family, which might explain why he was able to evade sentencing for several suspi...

What's your biggest fear? This week, Amy and Chris discuss a few horrifying cases that have contributed to their real-life fears. First, Chris details a case he has a personal connection with, the disappearance of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared in Manhattan, in the neighborhood where Chris grew up. Etan was taken at some point when he was allowed to walk from his home to the school bu...

Chances are that you've probably made a purchase on Amazon.com based on a glowing review. But sometimes those reviews hide something sinister. This week, Amy and Chris talk you through the terrifying case of Todd Kohlhepp, otherwise known as the Amazon Review Killer due to him leaving reviews on the popular commerce site for items that he used to murder at least 7 people. Todd was caught after the...

This week, Amy and Chris profile 3 women who were all convicted of murdering their own children in gruesome fashion. In the first case, Chris discusses the murder of 5-year-old Damon Routier in 1996. Darlie Routier, Damon's mother, called 911 claiming that someone broke in and stabbed her and her children. But several inconsistencies led to Darlie being convicted of the murder and sentenced to dea...

A bent car key, high heels, and an unidentified palm print, these were some of the things left behind in a parking lot when Jodi Huisentruit disappeared on June 27, 1995. In 2001, she was declared legally dead, and to this day, the case still remains unsolved. Jodi was a popular local news anchor in Mason City, Iowa when she was taken. This week, Amy and Chris explore what possibly happened to Jod...

If you've watched the recent iteration of the "Candyman" film, you might've been intrigued by the post-credits scene involving cryptic animations. Well, as you may have guessed, there are some truly horrendous true crime stories showcased, and Amy and Chris do a deep dive so you don't have to. The first case is of 14-year-old George Stinney, who became the youngest person ever executed in the Unit...

Adam Walsh was abducted , which ultimately inspired his father John Walsh to dedicate his life to finding missing people, most famously through the show "America's Most Wanted." In 2008, Ottis Elwood Toole was named as Adam Walsh's killer, but could a notorious serial killer/cannibal be the true culprit? This week, Amy and Chris detail the evidence that potentially points to Jeffery Dahmer being t...

You may think you know everything there is about the dark side of Hollywood, but this week, Amy and Chris bring you 10 detailed stories of shocking celebrity misdeeds that have slipped past your radar. Armie Hammer, Tim Allen, Bruno Mars and Will Smith are just some of the celebrities that (allegedly) committed horrendous crimes that are profiled in this episode. Child pornography, drugs, assault,...

Beloved actress Brittany Murphy died suddenly at the age of 32 in December 2009. 5 months later, her husband Simon Monjack died of the exact same causes. Although it's been over 2 decades since her death, a whirlwind of mystery still surrounds Brittany's death. Her official cause of death was natural, but not everyone is so sure. This week, Amy breaks down the multiple wild theories of what the Br...

The real estate market is hard enough without a malevolent neighbor who's been sending threatening messages for over 100 years. This week, Amy and Chris discuss the mystery of The Watcher, a supposed family who has been keeping guard of a Westfield, New Jersey home for over a century. Derek and Maria Broaddus purchased the home in 2014, and that's when their nightmare began. Even before they were...

Amy and Chris would like to bring you an exciting new podcast surrounding the Theranos controversy called "Bad Blood."Bad Blood will focus on the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the now defunct blood testing startup, Theranos. Hosted by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, John Carreyrou, whose reporting for The Wall Street Journal first uncovered her fraud and wrote a book about Theranos’ dow...

NXIVM has spawned multiple documentaries and specials that recount the multitude of horrors that enigmatic leader Keith Raniere and former Smallville actress Allison Mack had perpetrated against its members. This week, Amy and Chris dive even deeper into this cult disguised as a self-improvement group. You'll hear exclusive recorded sessions, including the inception of the now infamous DOS group,...

Three 8-year-old boys, Steve Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers, went missing one night in May 1993 in West Memphis. Police ultimately found their bodies in a creek near the Robin Hood Hills, the area where they were last seen. 3 teenagers were subsequently arrested and spent decades in jail, one on death row. Jessie Misskelley, Jr., Jason Baldwin, and Damien Echols were long thought to b...

You might've heard the Wondery podcast or seen the Peacock series about "Dr. Death," but is there more to the story? This week, Chris brings you even more details surrounding the infamous doctor who has been charged with killing 2 patients and maiming several others, earning him that chilling moniker. Dr. Christopher Duntsch was a promising spinal surgeon, appearing on dozens of patents and resear...

Female serial killers are rare, but that doesn't mean they're any less vicious. This week, Amy and Chris profile 3 of the most incredible cases involving serial killers of the fairer sex. In the first story, Chris details Delphine LaLaurie, who was a sadistic murderer and torturer from New Orleans. She was a wealthy and well-connected woman who carried out her horrible acts within the comfort of h...

This week, Amy and Chris bring you 8 stories surrounding the final words of infamous death row inmates. Did you know that one killer's last statement inspired Nike's motto of "Just do it"? Or that notorious female serial killer Aileen Wuornos claimed she would resurrect and return right before she was about to be executed? Or that one inmate got hundreds of submissions for jokes to say before give...

Fred West left his wife for Rosemary Letts, starting a chain of horror that would only stop with the help of their own children. This week, Chris and Amy detail Fred and Rose West's reign of terror in which they killed at least 12 victims, all young women, and becoming some of the most infamous English serial killers. Fred and Rose both assaulted various women and emotionally and sexually abused t...