Koltergeist: True Crime Stories

Episode Summary: It’s been 36 years since 5-year-old Lauren Jackson vanished without a trace from her apartment complex in Spring City, Pa. Lauren was last seen by several witnesses playing outside in the early evening hours on October 4, 1988. An extensive investigation by police revealed chilling clues but no sign of Lauren. Was this a stranger abduction or do the answers lie closer to home? Thi...

Episode Summary: The Koltergeist episode on Kouri Richins unpacks the shocking case of a wife accused of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, allegedly for financial gain and to be with her lover. We delve into the suspicious circumstances surrounding Eric’s death, Kouri's alleged affair with her handyman, and the text exchanges that hinted at her desire to start a new life. The episode reveals a...

Episode Summary: Samantha Josephson was a 21-year-old student at the University of South Carolina who was savagely murdered when she mistakenly got into the car of a man she thought was her Uber driver. Chanti Dixon was a 30-year-old mother of two who was tragically murdered by her Uber driver in Indianapolis. Ridesharing is a convenient option that is increasingly growing in popularity. Between U...

Episode Summary The Powell podcast episode of Koltergeist dives into the tragic and mysterious disappearance of Susan Powell, a devoted mother of two, and the disturbing revelations about her husband, Josh Powell. We explore Susan's struggle in an allegedly controlling relationship, her fears for her safety, and her efforts to seek help, including meeting with a divorce lawyer. The episode sheds l...

Episode Summary 11-year-old Terrence Bowers Jr's family continues to seek justice for his 1970 murder. What began as an exciting camping weekend for the scouts of troop 275 ended in tragedy when an unknown coward took Terry's life in the middle of the night. Several theories emerged, but no one paid the price for taking this young boy's life almost 55 years ago. In this episode, you will...