Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

Of all the horrors to unfold in Yosemite National Park, few were as shocking as the 1999 murders committed by Cary Stayner, a handyman whose unassuming demeanor masked a deadly obsession. His crimes of the brutal slayings of four women were horrifying enough, but the tragedy took on an eerie depth when the public learned he was the older brother of Steven Stayner, a kidnapping victim whose story h...

In November 2004, Peter Porco, was savagely bludgeoned to death with an axe inside his home, suffering massive head trauma that left the crime scene drenched in blood. His wife, Joan, was also brutally attacked, her skull shattered and her face nearly unrecognizable, yet she miraculously survived. As investigators delved into the case, suspicion quickly fell on the couple’s 21-year-old son, Christ...

On October 9, 2013, 14-year-old Abby Hernandez disappeared on her way home from school, vanishing into thin air just minutes from safety. As days turned into months, her family and the entire town of North Conway were left searching for answers, unaware that she was being held prisoner by a dangerous man hiding in plain sight. No one could have imagined the horrors she endured—or the unexpected ch...

For centuries, criminals could evade justice if there were no witnesses or clear evidence tying them to a crime. But in the late 19th century, a single bloody fingerprint would change forensic science forever. Left behind at the scene of a horrific double murder, this small but undeniable piece of evidence became the key to solving the case. For the first time in history, fingerprints were used to...

KD Kempamma, infamously known as Cyanide Mallika, was India's first convicted female serial killer, preying on vulnerable women in Karnataka between 1999 and 2007. Disguising herself as a pious woman offering spiritual guidance, she lured victims with promises of divine intervention before poisoning them with cyanide-laced prasad or water. Her chilling crimes, driven by greed, ultimately led to he...

For over a decade, the island of Jersey was haunted by a nightmarish predator known as the Beast of Jersey, a masked attacker who crept into homes, abducted victims, and terrorized the community under the cover of darkness. His disguise, a grotesque, homemade rubber mask with hollowed-out eyes, an exaggerated nose, and a tangled wig made him look less like a man and more like something out of a ho...

In April 1993, 20-year-old Sophie Sergie, a bright and ambitious Alaska Native woman, was brutally murdered in a dormitory bathroom at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Her case went cold for nearly three decades, despite the presence of DNA evidence, leaving her family and community searching for answers. It wasn’t until advances in forensic genealogy in 2018 that investigators finally identifi...

Jerry Brudos, famously known as the "Shoe Fetish Slayer" or the "Lust Killer," is a haunting example of how twisted psychology can lead to violent crimes. What started as an obsession with women’s shoes and clothes spiraled into horrific murders, showing just how dangerous deep-rooted psychological issues can become. His crimes stunned the nation and raised serious questions about the connection b...

Jerry Brudos, famously known as the "Shoe Fetish Slayer" or the "Lust Killer," is a haunting example of how twisted psychology can lead to violent crimes. What started as an obsession with women’s shoes and clothes spiraled into horrific murders, showing just how dangerous deep-rooted psychological issues can become. His crimes stunned the nation and raised serious questions about the connection b...

In August 1881, the body of Jennie Cramer, a celebrated beauty known as the "Belle of New Haven," was discovered in the waters near Savin Rock Amusement Park, in New Haven, Connecticut. Her death sparked a scandal surrounded by whispers of arsenic poisoning, suspicious companions, and the shadow of one of New Haven's wealthiest families. To this day, the unanswered question remains: what truly hap...

In December 2017, billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in their Toronto mansion under eerie and unexplained circumstances. Known for their vast fortune, philanthropy, and influence, their shocking deaths raised questions about business rivalries, family conflicts, and hidden motives. Years later, the case remains unsolved, shrouded in mystery and speculation. Our other podcas...

The case of Sabina and Ursula Eriksson is a chilling and perplexing tale of identical twin sisters whose sudden descent into erratic and violent behavior in 2008 shocked the world. From dashing into oncoming traffic on England's M6 motorway to the tragic murder of a kind stranger, their story highlights the mysterious and rare phenomenon of shared psychosis, leaving behind more questions than answ...

What happens when a trusted member of the community hides an unfathomable secret? This is the chilling case of Bruce McArthur, a man who played Santa at the mall and worked as a landscaper, all while being one of Canada’s most prolific serial killers. For nearly a decade, he preyed on Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community. From his shocking double life to the systemic failures that allowed him to evade justi...

On November 28, 1969, in the stacks of Penn State’s Pattee Library, 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was attacked and left to die, her killer vanishing without a trace. The attack occured in a very quiet and public space, yet no one heard a scream. What seemed like an ordinary day after Thanksgiving became the start of a haunting mystery that remains unsolved more than five decades later. Who killed Bets...

Gaurav Tiwari, India’s most prominent paranormal investigator and founder of the Indian Paranormal Society, spent his life uncovering the mysteries of the supernatural—only to become the center of one himself. In July 2016, the man who fearlessly explored haunted locations and dispelled ghostly myths was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his Delhi home, leaving behind unanswered questio...

In October 1984, a small Canadian town was rocked by the disappearance and murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop. What began as a heartbreaking tragedy soon spiraled into a shocking miscarriage of justice, as Guy Paul Morin was wrongfully convicted of the crime. Decades later, advancements in DNA technology would finally uncover the devastating truth, exposing deep flaws in the Canadian justice...

In October 1984, a small Canadian town was rocked by the disappearance and murder of nine-year-old Christine Jessop. What began as a heartbreaking tragedy soon spiraled into a shocking miscarriage of justice, as Guy Paul Morin was wrongfully convicted of the crime. Decades later, advancements in DNA technology would finally uncover the devastating truth, exposing deep flaws in the Canadian justice...

The murder of Julia Wallace in 1931 is a case that has baffled investigators and armchair detectives alike for nearly a century. Dubbed The Impossible Murder , it’s a mystery so perplexing that it seems to defy logic, leaving even the sharpest minds unable to agree on who the killer truly was—or how they carried it out. With a web of conflicting evidence, unanswered questions, and a trail that’s l...

This is the chilling story of Jong Yu Jong, a true crime fanatic whose obsession with murder turned from fascination to fatal reality. Despite consuming countless stories of killers and their crimes, Jong seemed to have learned nothing from the content she devoured—except how to become a murderer herself. Her descent into darkness culminated in a shocking and calculated act, proving that even the...

In the early hours of March 1, 2008, a peaceful family home in Alba, Texas, was torn apart by a shocking act of violence. By the end of the night, three members of the Caffey family—mother Penny and her two young sons—were dead, their house engulfed in flames, and the perpetrators included someone unthinkable: 16-year-old Erin Caffey, the family’s eldest daughter. What followed was a chilling tale...

The case of Eddie Lee Sexton is a chilling account of a man who exerted complete control over his family, creating an environment of fear, manipulation, and abuse. For years, he exploited his wife and children, isolating them from the outside world and enforcing his dominance with terrifying authority. This tragic story reveals the devastating impact of unchecked power and the enduring strength of...

The case of Eddie Lee Sexton is a chilling account of a man who exerted complete control over his family, creating an environment of fear, manipulation, and abuse. For years, he exploited his wife and children, isolating them from the outside world and enforcing his dominance with terrifying authority. This tragic story reveals the devastating impact of unchecked power and the enduring strength of...

The story of Jeanette Maples is one of unimaginable suffering and heartbreaking failure. Born into a family plagued by cycles of abuse, Jeanette endured years of cruelty at the hands of her own mother, Angela McAnulty, who replicated the horrors she had once faced in her own childhood. Jeanette’s tragic death at just 15 years old serves as a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences of unc...

On February 10, 1990, a quiet Saturday morning at a family-owned bowling alley in Las Cruces, New Mexico, turned into one of the most brutal mass shootings in the state’s history. Armed intruders stormed the business, taking seven victims hostage, including children, before robbing the safe, setting a fire, and opening fire on the defenseless group. Decades later, the case remains unsolved, leavin...

The tragic case of Amina and Sarah Said is a harrowing example of so-called "honor killings," rooted in control, abuse, and a twisted sense of family honor. For years, their father, Yaser Abdel Said, maintained a strict, oppressive hold over the girls’ lives, monitoring their every move and subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse. In 2008, this relentless control culminated in their murder...