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Killer Nanny!
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBNannies are typically thought of as caring, nurturing people who love spending time with children. But what happens when one of these caregivers turns out to be a killer? That’s the nightmare an Upper West Side mom walked into when she found two of her children in the bathtub, lying in a pool of blood. Yoselyn Ortega, the nanny she had trusted for two years stood over them with a bloody butcher knife. WATCH on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, IGTV @TrueCrimeRecaps. Get all the crime in half the...
Is this the OG Chris Watts?!
March 02, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBFor six months, Chris Coleman planned the murders of his loving wife and kids so he could live a secret life with his mistress. Sound familiar? When the Coleman family started getting mysterious threats, Chris had a high paying job to world-famous televangelist, Joyce Meyer, that required him to travel a lot. No one suspected that he wasn't the devoted husband and employee he pretended to be. Not until his wife and kids were strangled and a neighbor's security camera caught something shockin...
Mother's Day Nightmare! What Happened to Rachel Deltondo?
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBA popular kindergarten teacher is shot dead in the driveway of her parent's home on Mother's Day, 2018. She was facing allegations of misconduct with a teenager; something her powerful fiancee had just found out about. And she told friends she was testifying against the local police in a corruption case. With so many people around her that may wish her harm, which one of them did it? WATCH on YouTube, Facebook, IGTV and TikTok @TrueCrimeRecaps. Get all the crime in half the time! Watch Tru...
Rising Hollywood Star Found Dead
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBIf you’ve ever seen Waitress – the movie or the Broadway musical, then you know Adrienne Shelly. She wrote, directed, and co-starred in the movie. But two months before it premiered, her body was found hanging from a shower curtain rod. And what happened next was straight out of a Hollywood movie. Don't miss this crazy story! WATCH on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, IGTV @TrueCrimeRecaps. Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follo...
What Happened in Apartment 1502? The Faith Hedgepeth Story
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe brutal murder of Faith Hedgepeth sparked one of the largest homicide investigations in North Carolina history. Two strange phone calls and a mysterious note left at the scene have perplexed investigators and continue to fuel speculation. But now, for the first time in a decade, an arrest has been made. But did he do it? Listen to Faith's story and decide. Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twi...
Ruthless Pom Pom Moms
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBFrom cheer to fear, the 2 moms highlighted in this episode don't necessarily embody the idea of school spirit. This week, Amy and Chris detail 2 "cheerleader moms" who went a little too far to help their daughters make the squad.First up is Wanda Holloway, better known as the Texas Cheerleader Mom. Wanda hired a hitman to kill her daughter's cheerleading rival's mother to give her own daughter the upper hand. She enlisted her brother-in-law to carry out the murder, but he decided to take this...
The BTK Killer- A Monster in the Neighborhood
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBBind, Torture, Kill - that was the modus operandi of Dennis Rader, better known as the BTK killer. Dennis terrorized the midwest for decades, breaking into women's homes, tying them, brutally torturing them, and ultimately strangling them to death. Dennis was able to scope out his victims in broad daylight by using his position as a security alarm technician to survey his future victims. He also taunted investigators and the public at large by sending letters detailing his crimes, but it woul...
What really happened to Anni Dewani?
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat should've been the honeymoon of her dreams became a total nightmare. Anni Dewani and her new husband wealthy businessman Shrien Dewani were surrounded by hijackers in South Africa while touring the country in a taxi. Shrien was ejected from the vehicle, assaulted and robbed. Anni was taken, and her body was found later in the back of a taxi with a single bullet wound kill shot.This week, Amy and Chris detail the events leading up to and including Anni's murder, as well as the many charac...
Unhinged! The Notorious Pam Hupp
January 12, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBPam Hupp is infamous, even spawning an upcoming drama series on NBC about her life and crimes. This week, Chris and Amy detail Pam Hupp's conviction for the killing of Louis Gumpenberger claiming self defense, but how suspicious deaths have marked many moments of her life.Pam's reign of terror takes us to a suburb near St. Louis, Missouri. Pam's supposed friend was given a terminal diagnosis, and Pam seemingly swopped in and was able to secure money from Betsy Faria's life insurance. But Bets...
Two Unsolved Murders That Will Keep You Up At Night
January 05, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIt's a new year, but these 2 still unsolved killing sprees are remain the same. This week, Amy and Chris bring you 2 shocking crimes that have remained unsolved for decades and have haunted the surrounding communities who simply want justice.First up is the case of the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders in 1991. On the night of Friday, December 6, 1991, a local yogurt shop known as I Can't Believe It's Yogurt had caught fire, resulting in firefighters responding to the scene. Once the fire had been e...
The Catfishing Killer - Everything We Know About the Delphi Indiana Murders
December 29, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAbigail Williams and Liberty German were walking along the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, Indiana on February 13, 2017, Snapchatting along the way. A few of those videos captures what would potentially be their killer. On Valentine's Day, Abigail and Libery's bodies were found, with investigators concluding that this was no accident, the girls were murdered. There have been 5 years of clues and analysis, even a few people named as persons of interest, but no arrests have been made.That be...
Ho-Ho-Homicidal Maniacs - 3 Terrifying Christmas Stories
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBCozy 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 surfaced after the details of the disappearance have been made public, but the rest of the family, ...
Rock 'n' Roll Deaths & Murders
December 15, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBYou'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, had to make moments before River was pronounced death. The story often goes that River overdosed ...
John Lennon Predicted His Death
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn 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 from this prophetic interview as well as hearing from the killer himself as he explains his confoundi...
The Smiley Face Murders
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBAre 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 throughout the country.Virtually every suspicious death goes like this: a young white male is found drowne...
Vanished! Where are The Springfield 3?
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThree 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 been a few supposed sightings of the women with strange men in various vehicles and investigator...
Introducing: Gone South, Season One: Who Killed Margaret Coon?
November 17, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBIn 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 there is a darker side to St. Tammany and that darkness ultimately consumed Margaret Coon. Welcome t...
Who Killed Chandra Levy?
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn 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's some background, Chandra Levy was a Washington D.C. intern who disappeared in May 2001. After he...
Has the Zodiac Killer Finally Been Identified?
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThe 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 Breakers. They claim to have found the true identity of the Zodiac Killer, a man called Gary Poste wh...
All the Twists & Turns in The Robert Durst Trial
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBEver 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 suspicious deaths surrounding the Durst family for decades. But in 2020, Robert Durst was charged in th...
Etan Patz Went Missing & Our Scariest Fears
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBWhat'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 bus, but Etan never made it to school. Currently Pedro Hernandez is sitting behind bars for Etan's m...
The Amazon Review Killer
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBChances 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 they were able to track down a missing woman, Kala Brown, to his property. Kala was found chained ins...
Killer Moms - Darlie Routier, Diane Downs & Andrea Yates
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis 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 death. Seems like an open and shut case, but there are many that believe Darlie is innocent and shoul...
Who Took Jodi Huisentruit?
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBA 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 Jodi on that fateful morning, including the scary instances that occurred several times before June 2...
The True Stories Behind Candyman Credits
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBIf 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 United States for the murder of 2 young girls after he confessed. George had to be propped up on a Bib...
Did Jeffrey Dahmer Kill Adam Walsh?
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAdam 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 the killer in this decades-long cold case.It may sound outlandish, but Dahmer lived in the same ar...
Top 10 DISTURBING Celebrity Crimes
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBYou 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, murder and much more. Who knew tinsel town could be so twisted?Send your true crime suggestions t...
Bizarre Details About Brittany Murphy’s Mysterious Death
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBBeloved 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 Brittanys true cause of death was and why her marriage to Simon (and his financial troubles) may be...
The Watcher House - Who Did It?
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThe 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 able to move in, they started receiving letters with creepy messages, referring to them as "young ...
Introducing: Bad Blood
August 26, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.55 MBAmy 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’ downfall, John will walk you through the government’s case against Elizabeth Holmes and everything h...
Inside the NXIVM Cult Nightmare - Allison Mack & Keith Raniere
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBNXIVM 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, and many other details of what went on behind closed doors.NXIVM lured hundreds of people with br...
West Memphis 3 Evidence Destroyed! Who’s the REAL Killer?
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThree 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 be the perpetrators due to a confession that has since been scrutinized for being coerced.This wee...
Dr. Death: The True Story Revealed
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBYou 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 research papers utilizing stem cells to improve the lives of spinal surgery patients. So how did a suppo...
3 Shocking Female Serial Killers
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBFemale 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 her Louisiana mansion. Most of her victims were slaves on her property, and she subjected them to b...
Famous Last Words From Death Row
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThis 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 given a lethal injection?These are just some of the incredible tales behind what gruesome murderers s...
Killer Parents - Growing up in Fred and Rose West’s House of Horrors
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBFred 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 their kids, even murdering two of their daughters. After raping and abusing Louise for several day...
Where is Natalee Holloway?
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHow can a class trip go so wrong? This week, Amy and Chris detail the tragic disappearance of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway while in Aruba with her graduating class of 2005. Natalee was last seen at a local restaurant with what is currently the prime suspect, Joran van der Sloot. Joran was a Dutch student living and studying in Aruba, and who had a reputation for picking up American tourists.Natalee and friends were sightseeing and partying around the island, often joined by Joran. On the last...
Was Ed Kemper Born to Kill?
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week, Chris and Amy explore the troubled upbringing and brutal crimes of notorious serial killer Edmund "Ed" Kemper AKA the Coed Killer. Ed Kemper stands at an intimidating 6'9" and purportedly has a genius-level IQ of 145. He has claimed 10 victims, including his paternal grandparents and his own mother. Amy breaks down Ed's series of murders and rapes throughout California, targeting mainly vulnerable college women, and used his keen intellect and friendly demeanor to disarm his victim...
Ted Bundy Suspected in 3 Cold Case Murders
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe details of Ted Bundy's crimes and capture are well-documented, but this episode isn't a recap of Ted's infamy, this is about 3 cold cases that could potentially be added to this serial killer's lore. This week, Amy and Chris bring you the stories of a few little-known murders that have yet to be solved, and could very well be the work of Ted Bundy.Ted's first confirmed murder was around 1972, but some speculate that Ted might've killed 8-year-old Ann Marie Burr at the age of 14. Ann Marie...
Spine-Chilling Killer Kids
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis week, Amy and Chris bring you 3 stories of child murderers that will dispel the idea of innIn the first story, Chris profiles the psychopathic killer Paris Bennett who tortured and murdered his 4-year-old sister Ella while his mom was away at work. On the night of the killing, Paris somehow convinced the babysitter to go home early. He spent the rest of the night watching violent pornography and snuff films, cataloging ideas on what he would do to his baby sister. So why did he do it? To...
Introducing - Chameleon: High Rollers
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MBAmy and Chris bring you the exciting new second season of "Chameleon", called "High Rollers." Hosted by investigative journalist Trevor Aaronson, this new season uses FBI undercover recordings that take listeners on a journey inside a two-year sting operation that goes off the rails in ways both tragic and comic.Subscribe to "Chameleon: High Rollers" here and check out season 1, "Hollywood Con Queens", or listen wherever you get your podcasts!Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecri...
I Survived a Serial Killer
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week, Chris and Amy profile several women who belong to an unfortunate fraternity, women who have survived being attacked by a serial killer. In the first story, Chris details the harrowing escape of Lisa McVey from infamous serial killer Bobby Joe Long. Bobby Joe Long sexually assaulted and murdered at least 10 women for almost a year. Lisa was snatched off of her bike at the age of 17 by Bobby after working a late shift. She endured horror for almost 2 days, but was able to gain his tr...
How Israel Keyes Got Caught
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat kind serial killer's crimes put so much fear into authorities that they reclassified him as a terrorist? That would be Israel Keyes. Keyes was a killer like no other. He would hide weapons in random areas all across the United States, and he didn't have a specific type of victim, anyone could've been at the other end of Israel's fury. Amy and Chris explore the dizzying case that the FBI chased for decades that was only closed when Israel made a small yet crucial mistake. They explore how...
Four Cult Leaders You May Not Know About
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBYou probably think you've heard about every fringe cult there is, but you'd be wrong. This week, Amy and Chris discuss four unsettling and underreported cults, starting with the Alachua County cult in Florida, House of Prayer. Anna Young was the merciless leader of the group, worshipped by the other members. But Anna, known as "Mother Anna" was ultimately ousted by her own daughter, Joy Fluker, for her horrendous abuse of minors, which culminated in the death of two toddlers.In the second sto...
The True Story Behind 3 Infamous Crimes
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBYou might've heard about these stories, but this week, Amy and Chris dive deep into 3 of the most infamous unsolved crimes in American history. First up is the only unsolved hijacking in FBI history, the case of D.B. Cooper. On November 24, 1971, a mysterious man who identified himself as Dan Cooper sat calmly on a plane. He handed a flight attendant a note that told her he had a bomb and demanded $200,000 and 2 parachutes. Dan got his demand and jumped out of the back of the plane into the w...
Three terrifying Amish murders
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, Amy and Chris bring you three murders committed in the typically peaceful Amish community. The first is about Ed Gingerich, a mentally ill man who brutally murdered and disemboweled his wife Katie. Ed had frightened many people within his community before the murder due to his unhinged behavior, enough to the point that they resorted to calling 9-1-1. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and placed on medication, but he ultimately stopped taking it, which only made his stat...
With Friends Like These - Sarah Stern & Maryann Measles Stories Will Shock You
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOftentimes, the only ones we can trust are our friends. But what happens when your friends turn on you in the worst possible way? This week, Amy and Chris delve into 2 tragic stories of friendships gone awry. In the first story, Chris discusses the murder of Sarah Stern. After discovering Sarah's cash inheritance, Liam McAtasney, one of Sarah's close friends, and Liam's friend Preston Taylor plotted to kill Sarah, stage a suicide, and run off with the money. Almost 3 years after Sarah disappe...
Tik Toker Kills Sister PLUS! Law & Order-Inspired Cold Case
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB"I stabbed my sister!" These were the words repeated over and over by Claire Miller, the 14-year-old who allegedly stabbed her sister Helen to death and posted the video on Tik Tok. In the first case, Amy breaks down the bizarre, yet tragic details behind this ongoing case. Claire regularly posted videos on Tik Tok consisting of violent anime and other disturbing imagery. In late February, Claire admitted to stabbing her older sister Helen, who was wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Tik ...
Two cold cases solved by DNA: Mandy Stavik & Lisa Ziegert
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week, Amy and Chris are highlighting 2 remarkable cases that were solved using modern DNA techniques. The first story is the case of Mandy Stavik, who was found dead on Nov. 27, 1989. With no significant leads in the investigation, the case went cold for over 30 years. The case got a shot in the arm when 2 mothers randomly discussed the case at a water park. They named the same man as their main culprit and turns out they were right. Timothy Bass was later linked through DNA evidence and...
What Happened To The McStay Family?
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week, Amy and Chris delve into 2 horrific family murders. In the first half, Chris recounts the slaying of the McStay Family in the affluent Fallbrook, California. The McStay Family consisted of father Joseph, mother Summer, and children 4-year-old Gianni and 3-year-old Joseph Jr. Over a few days in early February 2010, friends and family of the family attempted to locate them, but they seemingly abandoned their car and belongings. On November 11, 2013, the remains of the family were fou...