Criminal

wo mothers. Two states. Two brutal deaths. One breakthrough. In 2000, Linda Fields was found strangled in her Wisconsin yard — the case went cold for 23 years until DNA finally caught her killer. In 2004, a headless torso was found near a Missouri rest stop — it took 18 years and genetic genealogy to identify her and her killer. Both cases stayed unsolved for decades. Both families waited for just...

When Karen Miller left her husband and teenage son for a wealthy millionaire, she thought she'd finally escaped poverty. She was wrong. Her son Max didn't forgive — he planned. For weeks, he watched, he studied the mansion, he prepared the weapon. Then one moonless night, he slipped through the gates and made two people pay for breaking his family. This is the story of betrayal, revenge, and a son...

On May 11th, 2021, a young mother was found dead in her suburban Athens home. Her husband — a charismatic helicopter pilot — told police masked intruders had broken in, killed his wife, and fled with cash. The nation believed him. Greece mourned. But the technology never lies. Discover how a smartwatch, a fitness app, and a secret diary exposed one of the most calculated cover-ups in Greek history...

On her wedding day, Amelia caught her groom with her own mother. What happened next changed everything. A raw, gut-wrenching tale of betrayal, blood, and redemption Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1993, the disappearance of 15-year-old Jessica Roach led investigators down a chilling path that exposed one of America's most disturbing suspected serial killers. From cryptic confessions and hidden maps to dozens of unsolved disappearances across multiple states, this episode explores the dark mystery surrounding Larry Hall and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt victims' families...

When Samia Shahid boarded a flight from the United Kingdom to Pakistan, she sent a haunting message: "Pray that I return alive." Days later, she was dead. Initially described as a tragic accident, the truth uncovered a far darker story involving family pressure, a forced marriage, and allegations of an honor killing. In this episode, we examine the life, death, and unanswered questions surrounding...

On May 24th, 2019, Jennifer Dulos—a mother of five and former journalist—vanished from her Connecticut home after dropping her children at school. Her garage was covered in blood. Her car was found miles away with evidence inside. investigators uncovered a calculated murder plot involving her estranged husband, his girlfriend, and an attorney. This is the story of deception, betrayal, and a cold c...

On a freezing night in 1935, a young man checked into Room 1046 at Kansas City’s Hotel President using a fake name. Two days later, he was found brutally tortured inside a locked room — yet with his dying breath, he insisted nobody attacked him. Nearly a century later, the murder of Artemis Ogletree remains one of America’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Who was he hiding from… and why did he t...

A three-year-old boy witnessed the horrifying murder of his mother—but no one believed what he said. Instead, police rushed to arrest his father, Michael Morton, who would spend 25 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Hidden evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, and a forgotten bloodstained bandana would eventually expose one of the most disturbing wrongful convictions in American history...

A quiet suburban marriage hides a dangerous secret when Sophie Thompson begins an affair with her elderly neighbor. What starts as loneliness and forbidden romance soon spirals into jealousy, manipulation, and a shocking murder deep in the woods. In this episode, we uncover the chilling investigation, the twisted revenge plot, and the dark truth behind a case that destroyed an entire community. Be...

In 1975, a young woman's skeleton was found in the Ohio woods and buried as Strongsville Jane Doe. For 41 years she remained nameless—until Christina Skates, an ordinary Reddit user, connected the dots across state lines using nothing but databases and determination. This is the remarkable true story of how one citizen detective gave a murdered teenager her identity back, exposed systemic failures...

In April 2011, an aristocratic French family vanished without warning. Days later, investigators uncovered a horrifying secret buried beneath their own terrace — the bodies of a mother and her four children. At the center of the mystery stood Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a father who disappeared without a trace and has never been found. This episode explores one of France’s most chilling unsolved tr...

For 13 years, a young girl known only as Genie was hidden from the world inside a dark bedroom, isolated, abused, and denied even the ability to speak. When social workers finally discovered her in 1970, her condition shocked psychologists, scientists, and the entire world. In this episode, we uncover the horrifying true story of Genie Wiley — the child known as “The Forbidden Experiment” — and ex...

What really happened to 17-month-old Elena Hembrey? In this heartbreaking true crime case from Kentucky, investigators uncover disturbing injuries, viral accusations, conflicting DNA evidence, and a community demanding justice. As social media theories spiral out of control, the line between truth and rumor becomes dangerously blurred. This is the tragic story of Baby Elena — and the unanswered qu...

A perfect wedding turned into a nightmare. When Leila discovered a shocking betrayal between her fiancé Tamour and her best friend, the celebration became the beginning of a brutal and calculated crime. This is the chilling true story of love, deception, and a revenge that went too far. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . This episode in...

An 18-year-old girl makes a terrifying phone call… then disappears without a trace. Days later, her car is found abandoned—keys still inside, belongings untouched. But what truly shocked this case wasn’t just her disappearance… it was what happened after. Delayed investigations, ignored warnings, and a discovery that came far too late. This is the haunting story of Ebie Steppack—a case where justi...

In a quiet town in Vermont, the Hatcher family seemed perfect—until a dark secret between James and Elizabeth spiraled into a deadly tragedy. When their father, Richard Hatcher, confronted them, one moment changed everything. This episode uncovers forbidden relationships, hidden tensions, and the shocking truth behind a family murder that shattered an entire community. Listen now. Become a support...

What started as a perfect family quickly unraveled into betrayal, secrets, and murder. When Madison Hargrave discovered her father Daniel was having an affair with her best friend Lexi, everything changed. But instead of exposing the truth, she chose revenge. This episode dives into a chilling story of obsession, betrayal, and the devastating consequences of vengeance. Become a supporter of this p...

A quiet civil servant. A hidden double life. This is the chilling true story of Dennis Nilsen, one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. From his lonely past to the horrifying discovery that exposed his crimes, we uncover how he lured victims, lived among the dead, and evaded suspicion for years. A disturbing case that raises one haunting question—was he born this way, or created? Become a s...

A once-loving couple, James and Shirley, find their lives destroyed after a hidden gambling addiction spirals into crushing debt. When a dangerous man named Zach enters the picture, desperation turns into manipulation, sacrifice, and irreversible tragedy. This is a dark psychological true crime story about love, control, and how one decision can destroy everything.  Become a supporter of this podc...

A quiet summer evening in England turned into one of the most disturbing crimes in recent history. When Louise Hunt ended her relationship with Kyle Clifford, it triggered a chain of obsession, control, and ultimately, unimaginable violence. This episode uncovers how a calculated plan led to the brutal قتل of the Hunt family—and the chilling psychology behind it. Become a supporter of this podcast...

A quiet suburban night turns into a nightmare when Mark discovers his wife Claire’s secret double life. What begins as betrayal quickly escalates into violence, leaving two men dead and a couple bound by a horrifying secret. This is a chilling story of rage, deception, and the moment everything spiraled out of control. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--...

A young mother, just steps away from home… suddenly vanishes into the night. In this episode, we uncover the tragic case of Elizabeth Ariano — and the chilling truth behind Rudy Ariano’s lies, obsession, and the shocking evidence that led to his downfall. What really happened in those final moments? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support . Th...

A young woman goes out for a routine morning jog… and never returns. What first appeared to be a tragic disappearance soon unraveled into a chilling story of deception, manipulation, and murder. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Alexia Daval’s death and how her husband, Jonathan Daval, maintained the image of a grieving partner while hiding a dark and violent secret. Become a supporter...

In 1970s London, a series of brutal murders shocked even the most experienced investigators. Elderly women were targeted, gaining trust before being attacked in their own homes. When the police finally uncovered the truth, it led to Patrick MacKay—a man whose violent past and chilling confessions revealed one of Britain’s most disturbing killers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...