Truly Criminal

When one of Mississippi's wealthiest men arrived home, his wife was nowhere to be found. After searching everywhere, a sinister discovery was made that would unearth an elaborate and disturbing plot built on revenge, resentment and hatred. Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/10a608dd Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com/trulycriminal1 Buy Me A Coffee ☕️ htt...

Father's Day, 2011. El Rancho, New Mexico.  A frantic 911 call is made to police. Lloyd, Dixie and Steven Ortiz have been found dead in their home. As the years passed, many feared the case would go totally cold.  But, one call would come in to police, that would change everything... Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/7055a936 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patre...

Everyone said that Mike Williams had it all. He had beautiful family whom he adored, a well paying career in real estate which provided them a lovely home, and a great circle of friends. Early one morning in December 2000, Mike packed up his hunting gear, attached his boat to his truck, and set off to the lake to duck hunt, his favourite hobby. But he never came home.  What really happened to Mike...

By February 2007, 15 year old Carly Ryan had been talking to 18 year old Brandon Kane, online, for around 18 months. She believed she had met her soulmate and the pair spoke all day, every day. But all was not as it appeared, and a sickening web of lies and deceit would soon start to unravel. Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/6f76033e Further resources: The Carly Ryan Foundation: http://www.carlyrya...

When a man came home and found the house had been ransacked and his wife attacked, the local community was left in fear and shock. A major police enquiry was launched to catch the culprit and bring them to justice. Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/162723dc Further Resources ⬇️  Women's Aid UK: https://www.womensaid.org.uk National Domestic Abuse Hotline (UK): http://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ R...

In June 2021, the badly burned body of Daniel Halseth was found in the garage of his home. His 16 year old daughter Sierra, was missing from the house, and her boyfriend, 18 year old Aaron Guerrero was with her... they were quickly found and arrested on suspicion of murder. This is the story so far and we will do our best to stay up to date with it as it unfolds. UPDATE: In May 2022, Sierra Halset...

24 year old Annie Le was in her final year at Yale University and was days away from marrying her best friend. On September 8th at 10am, Annie walked into her laboratory to do some more research.  12 hours later, when she still hadn't returned to her apartment, her roommates reported her missing. The full and awful truth about what really happened to Annie Le that morning was inconceivable. Source...

On October 3rd, 2008, Gilles Tetreault, was driving in his car, following some cryptic and mysterious directions that would lead him to a garage in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was supposed to be meeting a lady named Scheena. But, as soon as he reached the garage, he realised Scheena didn't exist and he had to escape... ..Just weeks later, a man named Johnny went missing under the name circumstan...

WARNING. This episode contains mature themes and adult content, including the act of neonaticide, which some viewers may find extremely upsetting. Viewer Discretion Strongly Advised.  In today's case, we're heading to Pleasant Grove in Utah. In April 2014, police would receive a disturbing phone call from a man cleaning out his garage. What he found was shocking enough, but the officers that came...

In August 2018, just before midnight, Raneem Oudeh made several frightened calls to police. Her estranged husband Janbaz had been harassing and stalking her for months and his behaviour had just escalated to a very dangerous level... Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/86613f8a Further Resources: Women's Aid UK: https://www.womensaid.org.uk National Domestic Abuse Hotline (UK): http://www.nationaldahe...

When a mother went missing from her home in Kent, family, friends and police were baffled as it was so out of character for her. The police would soon launch a large-scale search to find her, but the investigation would lead them close to home... Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/620aa15c  Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com/trulycriminal1 Buy Me A Coffee...

In July 2013, the newly married and usually prompt Cody Johnson, failed to turn up for work.  His phone and car were still at home, and no one had seen or heard from him since the evening before. The search for Cody would lead officers closer to home that anyone could have imagined... Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/4f6de1db Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patr...

When the body of a woman was discovered in Tennessee, little did people know, it would spark the hunt for a dangerous serial killer, responsible for a vast amount of crimes. The race was on to catch him, before he struck again...  Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/82bd79c2 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com/trulycriminal1 Buy Me A Coffee ☕️ https://www....

79 year old Avanell Cowgill loved nothing more than working with charities and volunteering at her church. She spoke with her daughters everyday and was a doting great grandmother. But on a rainy day in March 2013, the usual and prompt response from Avanell never came, and her daughters requested a welfare check… Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/13d3e1b6 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycrim...

June 2001. A young girl leaves for school as normal, but she never turns up. What begins as a missing persons case, soon becomes one of Britain's most notorious and horrifying crimes.  Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/f1986bf9 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com/trulycriminal1 Buy Me A Coffee ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trulycriminal Learn more abou...

April 25th, 2011. A call is made to 999 reporting that a house is on fire on Georgia Drive, in Nottingham, England. Two young boys have fled the house with the family dog as the fire rips through the building. As the fire ravages the house in the quiet suburban street word begins to spread that a woman has been found dead inside. The police would now be in a race against time to find the culprit. ...

In 2012, 24 year old Ryan Lane was living with his dad Bruce, in Calgary, Canada. He was in a contentious custody battle with his ex partner Sheena and hadn’t seen his little girl in ages. One night he received a call from an unknown number. The person told him he could help resolve his issues with Sheena. Ryan went to go and meet him, and never returned… Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycr...

In March 2004, on a quiet street in Mornington, a woman and her daughter go missing. Friends and family become increasingly concerned as they have seemingly vanished without a trace. What starts as a missing persons case, soon turns into one of the most horrifying crimes Australia has seen.  Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/836be21e Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https...

On April 14th, 2014, a small gathering is happening at a house in Calgary. Just several hours into the party, police cars and ambulances would fill the street and the awful event that had just happened inside the home, would start to unravel. Today, we’re looking at the biggest mass killing in Calgary’s history. An event that would devastate a community and rock the nation. Support the show https:...

Friday 14th June, 2013. A young woman leaves a party in British Columbia, Canada. She is never seen again. In today's episode we are looking at the unsolved disappearance of Immaculate Basil.  Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC): https://www.nwac.ca Native Women's Wilderness: https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw We R Native: https://www.wernative.org/articles/what-is-the-mmiw-moveme...

When a violent murder was committed in 2002, a small community would be left living in fear. Little did people know at the time, it would become a world-first for pioneering DNA research in the hunt for a brutal killer.  Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/99641da2 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com/trulycriminal1 Buy Me A Coffee ☕️ https://www.buymeacoff...

Memphis, Tennessee. A part of the world with a big history, one that is rich in creativity and culture with many a talent coming out of there, and many a big moment that contributed to the history books. One person that saw their career catapult to new heights after moving to Memphis, was 34 year old pro basketballer, Lorenzen Wright.  Lorenzen was at the top of his game, having played in the NBA...

In 2012, Megan Sharpton was studying nursing and just months away from collecting her diploma. On July 1st, Megan made plans to meet with her family for dinner, but calls to cancel after an unexpected job interview presents itself. After this, Megan, suddenly fell silent... Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/37109004 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com/tru...

August 2007, a frantic 999 call is made. Emergency services are dispatched to a park in Lancashire and are met with a horrifying scene. It would spark an investigation that would leave the local community in shock and the nation appalled.  The Sophie Lancaster Foundation: https://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com The Sophie Lancaster Foundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophie_charity?lang=en T...

In today's episode, we're heading back to 2013, to the small town of Fond De Lac in Wisconsin.  Tim Nance has been missing from the family home for a few days. His wife Eve phones authorities and a huge search got underway. One that would end almost 50 miles away from his home. Sources 📝 https://controlc.com/e949ee25 Support the show https://linktr.ee/trulycriminal1 Patreon 🖤 https://patreon.com...