True Crime with Kendall Rae
Kendall Rae, a true-crime content creator on YouTube, brings her empathetic approach to podcast format, covering cases to spread awareness for victims and their families. Each episode focuses on a different true crime story, always keeping the victims in mind first.
Episodes
Groomed Online By Roblox Predator & Lured From Her Home: The Devastating Case Of Hailey Buzbee
In January 2026, 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee disappeared after leaving her home in Fishers, Indiana, in the middle of the night. When she failed to return, her family launched a desperate search to find her. As investigators retraced Hailey's final movements, they uncovered a trail of online messages and hidden communications that would ultimately lead them across state lines in pursuit of the trut
A Matching Towel, Missing Gun & Mother’s Testimony: The Case Of Halee Rathgeber
In late April 2017, 20-year-old Halee Rathgeber was found murdered in the parking lot of a soccer field in Warrick County, Indiana. Friends described Halee as kind, ambitious, and devoted to those she loved, making her death all the more difficult to comprehend. As investigators pieced together her final movements, the search for her killer led them deep into her inner circle, where questions of
She Married A TV-Star & Then Wanted Him Dead... The Shocking Aaron Goodwin Case
In 2025, reality TV star Aaron Goodwin thought he was happily married to his wife, Victoria. But behind the scenes, investigators say Victoria had been leading a double life… one that allegedly involved secret relationships, thousands of text messages, and a chilling plot to have Aaron killed. What emerged was a story of betrayal, deception, and a marriage that was far different from what it appe
Alaskan Teen Snatched By Killer Cop? The Murder Of Sonya Ivanoff
In August 2003, 19-year-old Sonya Ivanoff left a friend’s house in Nome, Alaska. When she never made it back, her loved ones immediately knew something was wrong. Days later, Sonya’s body was discovered outside of town, and investigators began searching for answers. What followed would raise troubling questions about trust, accountability, and whether the person who took Sonya’s life had been hid
He Pretended To Be A LORD, Stole Millions & Now He’s Missing After Escaping Prison?!
20-year-old Megan Clarke thought she had found her fairytale romance when she fell for a charming aristocrat calling himself “Lord Bertie Underwood.” Their whirlwind relationship quickly escalated, with luxury gifts, a lavish home, and even a proposal. But just weeks before their wedding, Megan began noticing strange inconsistencies in the life they had built together...Megan's Instagram: lifeofm
Her Stalker Was Found Too Late: The Murder Of Kristil Krug
On December 13th, 2023, Kristil Krug was found murdered inside her home after months of terrifying stalking messages, emails, and threats sent by someone she believed was watching her every move. The harassment had become so intense that Kristil kept a detailed “stalker log” and feared for her safety daily. As police began piecing together Kristil’s final movements, attention quickly turned to th
PTA Mom Framed Over School Pick Up Miscommunication!? The Story Of Kelli Peters
On February 16th, 2011, police officers arrived at an elementary school in Irvine, California, demanding to speak with PTA president and school volunteer Kelli Peters after receiving an anonymous tip claiming she had been driving erratically around the school and had drugs in her car. Officers searched Kelli’s vehicle and discovered marijuana, a pipe, and prescription pills inside. Kelli insisted
Craiglist, Cyberstalking & Catfishing: The Story Of Michelle Hadley
In 2016, Michelle Hadley was arrested and accused of staging a bizarre kidnapping plot and framing her ex’s new fiancée through a series of disturbing online messages. Investigators believed the threats, which described a violent abduction fantasy, were part of an elaborate hoax created by Michelle herself. She was jailed and faced serious charges… until the case began to unravel. As detectives d
Mother Survives Brutal Attack With Baby In The Backseat: The Story Of Tiffany Mead
On July 23rd, 2013, Tiffany Mead agreed to meet her estranged husband, Kristopher Ertmann, at a park in Davis County, Utah to collect a child support payment. Instead, prosecutors say he ambushed her, slitting her throat and forcing her to tell 911 she had tried to harm herself. Miraculously, Tiffany survived -and once she was able to speak, she told investigators what really happened that day. B
High School Party Ends In Murder, Father’s Efforts Result In Justice: The Case Of Keisha Hawkins
On July 24th, 2011, just days before her 18th birthday, 17-year-old Ne’Keisha “Keisha” Hodges-Hawkins was at a party in Krueger Memorial Park in Michigan City, Indiana, when gunfire broke out in a crowd of more than 100 people. Keisha was struck and killed, and despite the number of witnesses, no one initially came forward with information. For years, the case remained unsolved… until Keisha’s fa
Police Find Murder Plot Crumpled in Trash?! The Case of Patrick De La Cerda
In February 2018, 25-year-old Patrick De La Cerda was at home when he fell victim to an ambush-style shooting. His fiancée Jessica Devnani’s jealous ex-boyfriend, Gregory Bender, had been sending harassing messages to the couple for months. After a judge had issued a restraining order, the threats stopped… until the morning of the murder. Police followed a tip to check Bender’s home, where they c
Jealous Rage Fueled Shooting or Accidental Firing? The Case Danielle Nemetz
On October 16, 2014, 21-year-old Skylar Nemetz shot and killed his wife, 19-year-old Danielle Nemetz. Neighbors who heard the shot were the ones to report the shooting, as Skylar was making no attempt to seek help for his wife. He then seemed to be all over the place in his questioning with the police–from upset and crying, to being combative with officers, to claiming he couldn’t remember what h
He Could Have Been Saved: 911 Dispatch Failures Cost Kyle Plush His Life
On April 10, 2018, 16-year-old Kyle Plush got trapped in the back of his minivan, and was being crushed by the 3rd row of seats. He was able to call 911 two separate times using his phone's voice assistant, but through a series of missteps by the 911 operator and police sent to look for the car, Plush wasn't discovered until much later, when it was too late, by his father.Kyle Plush Answer The Ca
Stalked & Murdered by Her Own BF?! The Devastating Murder of Lilie James
In October 2023, 21-year-old student Lillie James was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Thijssen. He couldn't bear with the fact that she had just broken up with him, and he wanted revenge. Security cameras captured James going into their school bathroom with Thijssen following behind shortly after. She was never seen alive again, and Thijssen disposed of a hammer in a nearby garbage can.Domestic
She Faked Cancer To Get a Boyfriend!? The Wild Case of Lucy Wieland
In 2018, an Australian woman decided to begin faking a late-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis to get attention. She went as far as shaving her head and losing weight to really sell the whole thing. Worst of all, she got her partner to put all of his savings into her “treatments” and accepted money from her giving community for a GoFundMe.This episode is sponsored by:Knix - promo code: TCKRQuinceCash
He Sexted Other Women With Her Body in His Trunk?! The Murder of Jessie Bardwell
In December of 2015, 27-year-old Jessie Bardwell moved from Alabama to Texas to live with her boyfriend, 28-year-old Jason Lowe. Her friends and family knew this was a bad situation for her–Jason was abusive and controlling over every facet of her life. In May of 2016, Jessie disappeared, and her father Gary sprung into action. He traveled to Texas himself and got the police involved. He could ju
Soldier Evades Capture for HOW LONG?! The Heartbreaking Murder of Cati Blauvelt
In October 2016, 22-year-old Cati Blauvelt went missing. Her family already had their suspicions on who could have caused her harm–her husband John, an ex-Army recruiter with anger issues who had lost his job, his identity... and blamed it all on her. In reality, John was partying with and supplying drugs and alcohol to minors. He had even allegedly pulled a gun on Cati during a domestic violence
Teen Attacked Outside Library Survives & Her Story Will Amaze You: The Case of Queena Phu
One night in April 2008, Queena Phu–just days after her 18th birthday and days before the senior prom she was prepping for–was returning books at the library when she was brutally attacked. Thankfully, she survived, but not without sustaining severe brain damage and losing her vision and ability to speak. Her friends and family jumped into action, and local law enforcement knew they needed to bri
Evidence in Their Home Proves the Truth Behind Her Murder: Who Killed Heidi Firkus?
On April 25, 2010, a panic-stricken 25-year-old Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a break-in in her and her husband Nick’s home. That’s when there was a gunshot and screaming. After this, Nick re-dialed 911, screaming that he and Heidi were shot by this intruder. After first responders arrived, Heidi was already dead at the scene, and Firkus was acting strange with police in re-telling his story.
College Student Abducted After Leaving Work… The Murder Of Reagan Tokes
Reagan Tokes was a 21-year-old college student about to graduate when she was abducted and killed one night. She was leaving her job and heading home, when she was spotted by Brian Golsby–a violent sexual offender who was at the time on parole and wearing an ankle monitor. This monitor should have prevented him from leaving the area he was confined to, but no one was watching him. He had been fre
Killed at the Hands of Her Best Friend & Her BF’s Boyfriend!? The Case of Alexis Crawford
In 2019, 21-year-old college student, Alexis Crawford, was found dead after she was reported missing. In the days before her murder, Alexis had filed a police report against her best friend, Jordyn Jones’ boyfriend, Barron Brantley, for sexual assault. It is believed that Jones and Brantley suffocated Alexis and left her body in a park in Atlanta.This episode is sponsored by:ARMRA Colostrum - pro
Ohio Couple Ambushed in Their Home: The Double Murder of Spencer & Monique Tepe
Case Update: Since filming, Michael McKee was extradited and is now being held in Franklin County, Ohio where he is facing charges. In a hearing on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, he pleaded not guilty. It has also come to light that on December 6th, video evidence shows Michael entering the Tepe's home while they were at the Big Ten Championship Football Game. Sources say Monique left the game at ha
Mother Killed & Baby ABDUCTED: What Happened to Christine & Vanessa Holloway?
On December 2, 2019, 43-year-old Christine Holloway was found dead in her home, her young baby Vanessa missing. Her boyfriend, 48-year-old Jose Morales was immediately under suspicion, as he was high, unhelpful with police, and just generally unconcerned for his dead girlfriend and missing baby. Further questioning and investigation led police to charging Morales with beating Christine to death a
Killed by Her Ex-Lover After Confrontation With New Boyfriend?! The Case of Alex Pennig
On December 16, 2022, 32-year-old nurse Alex Pennig had been found dead in her bathroom at home, victim to an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. But there were some serious inconsistencies with how she would have shot herself using her non-dominant hand, and why her hands were completely clean. Also in her apartment at the time was Matthew Ecker, a fellow nurse she was seeing who
Young Nurse Disappears on Her Afternoon Jog: The Murder of Sydney Sutherland
On August 19, 2020, 25-year-old nurse Sydney Sutherland went out on a jog around her home, when she disappeared. Her family got law enforcement involved immediately and they began a search of the area. Unfortunately, it was too late. 28-year-old Quake Lewellyn had struck down Sydney with his car for his own heinous reasons.This episode is sponsored by:Smalls - Smalls New Year’s Special - get 60%
From Applebee’s to a Fatal Car Crash… the Chilling Case of Morgan Patten
On November 8, 2019, 24-year-old Morgan Patten made the long trip from her home down to Jacksonville, NC to visit her fiancé, Phil Brandon, a Marine training at Camp Geiger. After she arrived at her hotel that night, she decided to go out to the nearby Applebee’s for a quick dinner before turning in for the night. When she was in the restaurant, she quickly became the target of two predatory Marin
Vanished After Texting “I’m Scared”?! The Disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing
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Stalked by Her Ex Then She Vanished: Where Is Mother of Two Ashley Elkins?
On January 1, 2025, 30-year-old mother of two, Ashley Elkins, was kidnapped and allegedly killed by her stalker ex-boyfriend, 32-year-old DeAndre Booker. He had been watching Ashley, trying to book appointments at her hair salon under false names, and wouldn't leave her alone. After Ashley went missing, the investigation turned to Booker, who had been online searching various very specific ways to
Ex Butt Dials 911 & Is Heard Talking About Her Disappearance!? Where Is Shelley Mook?
On February 28, 2011, 24-year-old Shelley Mook dropped her 6-year-old daughter Lilli off at her ex-husband Tyler Mook’s house. Shelley allegedly stayed for an hour and then left to run some errands. However, she never returned. Her car was later found abandoned and burned in a field nearby. Her ex Tyler already had a history of violence against Shelley, but has never been charged with possibly mur
She Was Stalked & Then Abducted at Target… the Murder of Kelsey Smith
One evening, on June 2, 2007, 18-year-old Kelsey Smith went out shopping for an anniversary gift for her boyfriend. After being gone and silent for over an hour, her family knew something was wrong. Kelsey sadly would never been seen again, as she had been abducted from the store and killed that same evening.Facebook: / kelseysarmy Kelsey Smith Foundation: https://www.kelseysarmy.org/?fbclid=I...
She Was Attacked by Her Ex and Survived: The Inspiring Story of Madison Schemitz
In 2023, then 18-year-old Madison Schemitz had been avoiding her ex-boyfriend, Spencer Pearson, who had been stalking her. One night she went out to dinner with her mother and some friends, spotted Pearson, and left the restaurant. That's when he followed her out into the parking lot with a knife, looking to end her life. He was able to attack her, along with her mother who ran over to help, nearl
Killer Turned Horror Movie Star?! The Case of Shane Moore and Tucker Reed
On July 26, 2016, then 27-year-old Tucker Reed shot and killed her uncle Shane Moore during a family dispute over land allocation and money. Moore was responsible for caring for his father, and was promised the land and house, but his sister, Tucker's mother, took issue with this, as she had debts, and was using the family for money. This hatred and jealousy of her brother clearly made its way to
Teen Girl Found in D4VD’s Tesla: Breaking Down the Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case So Far…
The remains of a badly decomposed person were found in the front trunk of a seemingly abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles on September 8, 2025. They were soon discovered to belong to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a girl who had been missing from home since this past April. And what’s more, the Tesla she was found in belonged to popular musician and streamer, 20-year-old David Burke, known profes
Vanished From Yoga Retreat In The Bahamas?! Where Is Taylor Casey?
On June 18th, 2024, 41-year-old yoga instructor Taylor Casey went missing from a month-long Bahamian yoga retreat. She was reported missing the following day after failing to make it to any of her classes. That July, her iPhone and journal were located, but they didn't lead police to any answers as to where she could have gone. Her family believes that the search for Taylor wasn't taken as serious
Her Ex Lied About His Identity, Then Took Her Life: The Murder of Lauren McCluskey
Lauren McCluskey was a 21-year-old college student with a full life ahead of her when she was killed by a vengeful stalker ex-boyfriend. She tried on multiple occasions to get both campus police and local police involved as her dangerous situation escalated, but sadly, they failed her so many times along the way. The worst part being that if someone with the police had realized that her ex was a f
Netflix’s Unknown Number: There’s More to the Story in Lauryn Licari’s Case
In October 2020, Lauryn Licari and her boyfriend Owen, both 13-years-old at the time, started receiving weird text messages about themselves from an unknown number. These weird messages would ramp up over the next few years, getting violent, graphic, and encouraging Lauryn to self-harm. After police got involved, the messages started to try to pin the sender as one of Lauryn’s classmates. Further
Her Mother Was Told She Died in a House Fire but the Truth Is Shocking
In December 1997, a fire broke out in Luz Cuevas and Pedro Vera’s house. While trying to get her kids out of the house, Luz realized that her newborn daughter Delimar was nowhere to be found. Firefighters thought that maybe she had just been taken by the fire, as they could find no trace of her anywhere. In actuality, Delimar had been kidnapped before the fire broke out. But the story doesn’t end
Killed by Her Best Friend!? The Unbelievable Case of Taylor Wright
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Vanished From School? The Disappearance of Nathaniel Holmes
On December 19, 2017, 17-year-old Nathaniel Holmes was dropped off at high school for the last day of school before Winter Break, and was never seen by friends or family again. When his mother went to pick him up at the end of the day, she was informed by administration that Nathaniel wasn’t at school, and hadn’t been to classes all afternoon. He seemingly just left the building. Strangely, Nathan
Killer Pretends He “Forgot” What He Did: The Case of Jackie Vandagriff
Jackie Vandagriff was a 24-year-old student at Texas Woman’s University, who was killed in September 2016. Her murderer was her ex-boyfriend, 30-year-old Charles Bryant, who stalked and harassed her leading up to the violent and senseless murder. Jackie did everything right, calling the police, getting a trespass warrant issued for Charles since he kept showing up at her dorm room… but sadly it wa
She Served Her Country & They Failed Her: Justice for Angelina Resendiz
Angelina Resendiz was a 21-year-old sailor in the Navy, who suddenly went missing on May 29, 2025, and was later found dead on June 10, near Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. Her disappearance was not handled properly by the Naval Police, and a missing person’s alert wasn’t sent out until six whole days after she went missing.According to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC): “Res
Love Triangle Ends in Horror Because of This Psycho… the Case of Alex Woodworth
On March 22, 2018, 24-year-old Alex Woodworth was stabbed 16 times and killed by 20-year-old Ezra McCandless. The two had an unusual relationship with one another, in that McCandless left her boyfriend Jason Mengel for Woodworth, who was a barista at a local coffee shop that she and Mengel frequented. But eventually, McCandless wanted to get back together with Mengel, and figured she would look mo
Video Camera Captures Possible Motive in Murder of Marissa DiNapoli
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Phone Active at Friend’s Home After He Disappeared?! Where Is Kadin Black?
On December 18, 2022, 20-year-old Kadin Black went missing from a friend’s house in Lower Windsor, PA. Kadin was known as a gifted athlete, but also as someone who had been in trouble at school. After hanging out with his friends, he was supposed to go over to his father’s house, but he never made it there, and was never seen again.If you have information on Kadin’s disappearance, please call the
Family Dysfunction Leads to Murder: Who Killed Gary Farris?
Gary Farris was a well-known Georgia attorney when he was found dead, his remains in a lit burn-pile on his property. The culprit? His wife, Melody, who would go on to blame their own son for killing Gary and trying to hide his remains.—This episode is sponsored by:Rocket MoneyFunction Health - promo code: TCKR100OlipopCheck out my foundation: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/Wat
She Vanished Days After Being Assaulted… Who Murdered Ebby Steppach?
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Wife Survives Husband’s Lead Poison Attempt: The Hannah Pettey Case
In 2022, a 25-year-old Hannah Pettey got away with her life and her kids–an extremely lucky end to the situation she was in. Her husband, 36-year-old Brian Mann was charged with attempted murder after authorities say he was trying to poison Hannah with lead. How did Mann get his hands on the toxic metal? As a chiropractor, he was having some lead installed in the walls of the X-ray room in his off
Boyfriend Finds Her Dead in Bed? What Happened to Brittany McGlone?
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Denise Amber Lee Did Everything Right in Her Abduction but 911 Failed Her…
In 2008, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted from her home in North Port, Florida, and murdered. This case was widely reported on and became well known because of the circumstances surrounding her death. Despite multiple 911 calls, some operators failed to report their findings to law enforcement during the active kidnapping. This ultimately led to Denise not being found in time, when she wa
Abducted on Her Morning Run by Pure Evil: The Murder of Eliza Fletcher
In the early hours of September 2, 2022, 34-year-old wife and mother of two Eliza Fletcher went out for a ten mile run. She had been training for a marathon, and found that the earlier she went out for her runs, the more time she had later in the day to spend with her two young sons. But in the middle of this run, she was shot and killed. Her body was found three days later, and the culprit, 40-ye
Crypto Bro Kills for Cash!? The Case of Colleen Rebelo
In May of 2020, 58-year-old Colleen Rebelo was found dead in her home in the shower. At first, her death was not looked at suspiciously, but that changed when her 28-year-old son Andre tried cashing in on a $1 million life insurance policy on her. Andre and his girlfriend Grace, a local Australian model and influencer, were over $100k in debt, as the two tried to finance the lavish lifestyle they
Ivy League Genius Kevin Jiang Murdered by Fiancé’s Stalker Who Tried To Flee?!
On the night of February 6, 2021, 26-year-old grad student Kevin Jiang left his fiancée's apartment in New Haven, CT. After he got into his car, another car crashed into it from behind. Upon getting out of his car to check on the man who hit him, Kevin was fatally shot by the driver. After the shooter got away, the case progressed from a potentially random crime to a manhunt for an armed and dange
EMT Killed by Emotionless Monster Days Before Giving Birth!?
Melissa Lamesch was a 27-year-old mother to be. She was scheduled to be induced for childbirth in just two days. But it was in these final days of her pregnancy that she was murdered, and found dead in her burning house. Investigation into her death revealed that the house didn't just catch fire, and Melissa didn't even die as a result of the fire–she was killed and the fire was set after. Police
Nursing Student Killed by Fellow Peer?! What Happened to Haley Anderson?
When nursing student Haley Anderson was found dead in her apartment, suspicion quickly turned to an ex with a dark past. Kendall Rae explores the tragic case, the twisted relationship, and the international chase for justice. Sign the Petition to enact Femicide as a Law in the United States: https://www.change.org/p/enact-femici... If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, cont
He Orchestrated Her Murder, but Failed?!
Schanda Handley was kidnapped from her home in Louisiana by two men posing as delivery workers — but this wasn’t random. In this episode, Kendall Rae unpacks the harrowing case and the shocking revelation that Schanda’s estranged husband was behind the plot. A chilling story of betrayal, survival, and strength.Baron Li episode: She Wanted Him Dead, But He Lived: Baron L... Nikki Saelee McCain ep
Wife Killed on Luxe Fiji Honeymoon Before Husband Flees on Kayak?!
What was supposed to be a romantic honeymoon in paradise turned into a nightmare. In this episode, Kendall dives into the heartbreaking case of Christe Chen, a 36-year-old pharmacist from Memphis who was found brutally murdered in her luxury Fiji resort villa—just days after marrying her husband, Bradley Dawson. — This episode is sponsored by: Getcontact Nutrafol - Promo code: KENDALLRAE Factor
She Faked Cancer and a Pregnancy?! The Fraudulent Story of Rebecca “Arrow” Gray
Some people will do anything for attention or personal gain. That's what happened when Rebecca Gray, then going by "Arrow" conned two men into relationships at the same time. First, she was allegedly dealing with end-stage cancer. Then she was suddenly pregnant. And on top of that, her young daughter who she had before meeting either man, supposedly came from a previous abusive relationship. In th
Journalist Writes Eerie Facebook Post Hours Before Death: Who Killed Sarah Greenhalgh?
On July 9, 2012, 48-year-old Sarah Greenhalgh was found dead by firefighters, after a fire had been set in her home. But Sarah wasn’t killed by the fire–she was shot dead. The police had a suspect whom Sarah was posting about online just hours before her murder. But despite this, almost 13 years later, justice has still not been served.If you have any information about Sarah’s murder, please conta
Poison Expert Allegedly Spikes Wife’s Smoothie?! The Case of Betty Bowman
On August 20th, 2023, 32-year-old Betty Bowman died in the hospital, where she suffered from heart problems, lung problems, and needing part of her colon removed. Toxicology reports showed a drug in her system that was not supposed to be there. Her husband, Connor Bowman, was charged with second and first degree murder–he’s accused of poisoning her. And not only that, he was caught changing his da
Who Killed Emily Pike? No More Stolen Sisters
On February 14th, 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike’s dismembered body was found in garbage bags in a remote part of an Arizonan forest. This discovery came about three weeks after she had gone missing. Not only was this a horrible crime committed against a child, but Emily was also a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and violent crime is one of the leading causes of death in the Native American p
High School Cheerleader’s Life Was Stolen: Justice for Angelina Gonzales
17-year-old Angelina Gonzales was leaving a cheerleading banquet when she was picked up by someone and brought to their house. That person was 18-year-old Daniel Rodriguez, her ex-boyfriend, who is now accused of stabbing and killing Angelina. When she didn't return home, her location was tracked by family, and pinged at Daniel's house. Her father went to investigate and bring Angelina home, only
Insulin Poisoning Ponzi Scheme Cover-Up?! The Case of Michael & Natalie Cochran
In 2019, 38-year-old Michael Cochran suddenly died. Prosecutors say it was his wife Natalie, who poisoned him with insulin in order to hide her $2 million Ponzi scheme, which she ran for two years.--This episode is sponsored by:SKIMS - select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows!Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAEGIFTCheck out my foundation: Higher Hope Found
The Man Who Faked His Death for a New Life With His Mistress
In August 2024, 44-year-old Ryan Borgwardt went missing after leaving for a kayaking trip. But this wasn’t a typical missing person case. Borgwardt had faked his own death in order to flee to the country for a woman in Uzbekistan, leaving behind his wife and three children.Please check out Bruce's Legacy! https://www.bruceslegacy.com/--This episode is sponsored by:Earnin - When you download the Ea
Baron Li Survives 9 Gunshots & Is Here To Tell His Story
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Husband Charged With Her Murder, yet His Wife Is Still Missing… Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt?
After opening up about her abuse at the hands of her husband, Naresh, 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared. She had expressed concern for their new baby, who Naresh kept threatening to give away… so it didn’t make sense when Naresh started claiming that she had left the baby behind and ran away to “either New York or Texas.” Though her body still has not been located, DNA from blood found on
Life360 App Helps Police Find Missing 13 Yr. Old: Justice for Savannah Copeland
In 2024, 13-year-old middle schooler Savannah Copeland was stabbed to death by a local 15-year-old boy. Using the tracking app Life360, her parents were able to track her phone which helped in leading them towards her location on a trail in the woods. Instead of a regular memorial on the spot where Savannah was found, her parents wanted to turn the area into a peaceful place in nature for people t
A Person Close to Her Did the Unthinkable… the Tragic Case of AJ Hadsell
In 2015, 18-year-old AJ Hadsell was on Spring break during her freshman year at college when she went missing from her family home. Her body was found weeks later in a ditch; she had been poisoned with heroin. But it wasn’t until years later that there was a conviction in the case: AJ’s stepfather, Wesley.--This episode is sponsored by:Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAEEarnin - When you download th
He Vanished at Electric Forest & His Remains Were Just Found: The Suspicious Death of Kevin Graves
In 2018, 28-year-old Kevin Graves went to the EDM festival, Electric Forest, in Michigan for the first time. It was during this trip that he suddenly went missing. His family and friends searched nonstop for him, handing out fliers and even putting up a billboard alerting people to Graves' disappearance. But after six and a half years, Graves' skeletonized remains were finally found on the festiva
Mom of 4 Vanishes Before Abusive Husband’s Trial: Where Is Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain?
To: tribalcouncilinfo@reddingrancheria-nsn.govSubject line: Re: Nikki Saelee McCain- Request for Collaboration and Support To whom it may concern, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to kindly request that you investigate the unsolved disappearance of Nikki Saelee McCain, and increase your collaborative efforts with her family in an effort to achieve justice. While the billboard a
Neighbor Heard Screaming From the Woods & Then She Vanished: Where Is Suzanne Simpson?
In October 2024, Suzanne Simpson, a wife and mother, suddenly vanished. To this day, her body has not been found. Her husband, Brad Simpson, was indicted on counts of murder and aggravated assault after Suzanne’s DNA was found on a saw he was hiding–thus leaving their four children parentless.Please consider contributing to the Meal Train to support the Simpson children: https://www.mealtrain.com/
Au Pair & Husband’s Affair Leads To Double Homicide? The Christine Banfield & Joseph Ryan Case
In 2023, Brendan Banfield and his au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães–whom he was having an affair with–planned and went through with the murder of Banfield's wife, Christine, and another man, Joe Ryan. And they had tried to make it look like a pre-arranged fetish sex meetup gone wrong at the Banfield house.--This episode is sponsored by:Rocket MoneyCheck out my foundation: Higher Hope Foundation: ht
Abducted While Biking Home: The Murder of 20-Year-Old Sierah Joughin
Sierah Joughin was a 20-year-old college student who was riding her bike home from her boyfriend's house one night when everything suddenly changed. Her boyfriend had been following alongside on his motorcycle, and when they parted ways, Sierra was immediately attacked and abducted by a sick man who lived nearby.Justice for Sierah: https://justiceforsierah.org/Sierah Strong: https://justiceforsier
A Fitbit Helped Solve This Murder?! The Case of Nicole VanderHeyden
In May 2016, 31 year-old Nicole VanderHeyden, a mom of three, was found dead in a field. Initially, her boyfriend was suspected as they had been in a fight, but his FitBit data showed that he was elsewhere during the murder. That's when they realized someone else's DNA was on Nicole's body.--This episode is sponsored by:Rocket MoneySKIMS - select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the
Shocking Confession Tape Exposes Best Friend Turned Killer!? The Case of Sarah Stern
Sarah Stern was a 19-year-old college student living in Neptune City, New Jersey, when, in December 2016, she suddenly vanished. Her disappearance sparked immediate concern, where it was unknown whether she took her life, ran away, or was met with foul play. Through speaking with her best friend, Liam McAtasney, investigators thought it might be plausible that she took her life or ran away, consid
He Said She Fell in the Shower, yet Her Body Was Dry!? The Case of Shanti Cooper
In April 2018, David Tronnes called 911, yelling and crying that he had just found his wife Shanti dead in their bathtub. He said she must have slipped and fallen while he was out of the house that morning. However, Shanti was dry, as was the tub, and none of David’s story was adding up. Medical examiners were able to very obviously see that Shanti had injuries consistent with strangulation and bl
Stalking Obsession Turns Fatal After Govt. Fails To Protect Her: The Case of Celeste Manno
Please take action:Jaclyn Symes Email: jaclyn.symes@parliament.vic.gov.au Subject: Urgent Implementation of VLRC Recommendations on StalkingDear Attorney General Symes,I am writing to urge the immediate implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Victorian Law Reform Commission's report on stalking. The VLRC's comprehensive analysis highlights the critical need for stronger measures to
He Said She’ll End Up Like Gabby Petito, Then She Disappears: The Case of Madeline Kingsbury
In March 2023, Madeline Kingsbury dropped her two kids off at daycare. When she stopped answering her mother and sister, and failed to pick the kids up later on, her family knew something was wrong. Her body was discovered just two months later in a field on her ex boyfriend, Adam Fravel’s family property.National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme
Shot in Broad Daylight on a Park Bench: The Unsolved Case of Carnell Sledge & Kate Brown
On June 4, 2019, longtime friends Carnell Sledge and Katherine Brown were out walking at the Rocky River Reservation in Ohio. They had sat down on a bench along the river when they were suddenly shot dead. The shooting was so random and unexplainable that many figure it was a hate crime, as the two could have appeared as a mixed-race couple. The case still remains unsolved to this day.Tips can be
TikToker April Holt’s Death Almost Went Unsolved… Until Her Mom Got Her Killer To Confess
April Lynn Holt was a mother of two, living outside of Nashville, Tennessee, working hard to create a good life for herself and her family. TikTok was a huge passion of hers, and she began making content back in the pandemic and had garnered over 200,000 followers. Her content was mainly surrounding her family, her faith, and lifting other people up. She was really big on manifestations and elevat
Her Killer Was Caught on Surveillance Moments Before Her Abduction: The Case of Aniah Blanchard
Aniah Blanchard was a 19-year-old college student living in Auburn, Alabama, when on October 23, 2019, she never returned home. Despite dropping off her brother and telling him she was headed back to her apartment, she never arrived. Then, odd messages to her roommate started coming through, and by the next day, it was clear that she’d never made it back. Friends and family joined in on the search
