Residue: A True Crime Podcast
Residue with Chrissy Champagne dives deep into the gritty world where true crime meets the movies. Each episode breaks down made-for-TV films and theatrical releases based on chilling real-life cases, exploring the facts behind the fiction and the victims behind the headlines. The podcast examines the emotional residue these stories leave behind, turning the spotlight on stories Hollywood couldn't resist.
Episodes
Girl In the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez
Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez is based on the true story of Abby Hernandez, a New Hampshire teenager who was abducted in 2013 while walking home from school. Held captive in a concealed shipping container for nine months, Abby endured unimaginable hardship but demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience. It is ultimately a story of hope, perseverance, and the strength of
136: The Bling Ring
The Bling Ring is based on the true story of a group of Los Angeles teenagers who burglarized the homes of celebrities including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Audrina Patridge, and Orlando Bloom between 2008 and 2009. Driven by an obsession with fame, fashion, and celebrity culture, they stole millions of dollars' worth of luxury items before eventually being caught by police. Sofia Coppola's 2013
135: Boys Don't Cry: The Brandon Teena Story
Boys Don't Cry brought Brandon Teena's story to the big screen, but how closely did the film follow the real events? In this episode, we separate fact from fiction, exploring Brandon's life, the people often left out of the story, and the lasting legacy of a case that changed conversations about transgender representation in America. Using a victim-centered approach, we'll look beyond the movie to
134: David (1988): A Survival Story
The story of David Rothenberg's survival would eventually reach millions of viewers through the 1988 made-for-television film David. Starring Bernadette Peters as Marie Rothenberg and Matthew Lawrence as David, the film focused not only on the horrific crime that nearly took his life, but also on his extraordinary recovery and the strength he showed in the years that followed.
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133: She Made Them Do It: Sarah Jo Pender
Was Sarah Jo Pender a master manipulator who orchestrated a brutal double murder, or was she a young woman caught in a flawed investigation and wrongfully convicted?
One of the most controversial true-crime cases of the 2000s. Sarah Jo Pender was convicted in 2002 for the murders of Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman, a crime prosecutors argued she planned and directed. Dubbed the "female Charles M
132: Cruel Doubt: The Murder of Leith Von Stein
In July 1988, Washington, North Carolina businessman Leith Von Stein was fatally stabbed and bludgeoned in his bed while his wife, Bonnie, was severely injured. The violent crime was initially staged as a burglary but later exposed a twisted conspiracy motivated by a $2 million inheritance.The chilling true-crime story was famously chronicled in the 1991 bestselling book Cruel Doubt by Joe McGinni
131: Song Sung Blue: The Mike and Claire Sardina Story
We are taking a true crime break this week, but still focusing on a "based on a true story" movie. Mike and Claire Sardina were a real-life Milwaukee husband-and-wife musical duo who formed the popular Neil Diamond tribute act "Lightning & Thunder". Their remarkable true story of soaring success, devastating heartbreak, and perseverance inspired the acclaimed feature film Song Sung Blue (2025). Th
130: Abducted: The Carlina White Story
In this episode, we explore the shocking true story behind the Lifetime film Abducted: The Carlina White Story. A case so unbelievable it sounds fictional, yet every major detail really happened. In 1987, 19-day-old Carlina White was kidnapped from Harlem Hospital in New York City by a woman later identified as Ann Pettway, who raised her under the name Nejdra “Netty” Nance for more than two decad
129: I Know My First Name Is Steven: PART 2, Cary Stayner the Yosemite Park Killer
PART 2: While Steven Stayner became known for his extraordinary survival, his story reached millions through the made for TV film I Know My First Name Is Steven, and for a time the Stayner name was associated with resilience and hope. But that sense of closure did not last, and years later the same name would return to the national spotlight under far darker circumstances.
In 1999, Cary Stayner ca
128: I Know My First Name Is Steven: Part 1, Steven Stayner
PART 1: The 1989 television miniseries I Know My First Name Is Steven is a dramatization of the real-life kidnapping of Steven Stayner, who was held captive for seven years before heroically escaping and rescuing another child.
The film chronicles the abduction of seven-year-old Steven by Kenneth Parnell in 1972. Parnell brainwashes Steven into believing his parents no longer want him and renames
127: Soldier's Girl: The Murder of Barry Winchell
The 2003 film Soldier's Girl tells the true story of Barry Winchell, a young soldier stationed at Fort Campbell who becomes romantically involved with transgender performer Calpernia Addams. Their relationship develops quietly at first, but it becomes increasingly dangerous within the highly rigid and hostile environment of the military under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” era.
As rumors about Winche
126: Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story
In this episode, we examine the disturbing events surrounding the Kidnapping of Hannah Anderson, a case that shocked the nation in 2013. The story follows 16-year-old Hannah Anderson, who was abducted by family friend James DiMaggio after what initially seemed like a routine visit. What followed was a tragic chain of events, including the murders of Hannah’s mother, Christina Anderson, and her you
125: Heavenly Creatures: The Murder of Honorah (Rieper) Parker
This episode explores the chilling true story that inspired Heavenly Creatures, the 1997 film based on the infamous case of Pauline Parker and Juliette Hulme.
In 1950s Christchurch, New Zealand, two teenage girls formed an intense and obsessive friendship after bonding over illness, isolation, and a shared love of fantasy. Together, they created an elaborate imaginary world where they ruled as pow
124: Stuck: The Murder of Gregory Glen Biggs
The tragic true story of Gregory Glen Biggs and the shocking case involving Chante Mallard. A story that stunned the nation for its cruelty and unimaginable choices. We break down what really happened the night Biggs lost his life, the disturbing decisions that followed, and how those actions impacted not only the victim, but his family, including his son Brandon, and others who became entangled i
123: Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story
In this episode, we unpack the unsettling themes behind Gaslit By My Husband:The Morgan Metzer Story, a story that dives into the hidden world of psychological abuse. What happens when the person you trust most begins to manipulate your reality? What starts as small moments of doubt quickly escalates into something far more unsettling, as Morgan struggles to separate truth from deception and hold
122: Vampire Clan: The Wendorf Murders
The 2002 true-crime film Vampire Clan dramatizes the shocking real-life murders carried out by a group of teenagers who believed they were part of a vampire cult. Starring Drew Fuller as cult leader Rod Ferrell, the film follows how fantasy role-playing and obsession with vampirism spiraled into violence, ultimately leading to the brutal killing.
The case of Rod Ferrell and the brutal Wendorf Mur
121: Abducted By My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story
In this episode, we explore the shocking true story behind the made-for-TV movie Abducted by My Teacher and the real-life case of Elizabeth Thomas. In 2017, Elizabeth was a 15-year-old student in Tennessee when her health teacher, Tad Cummins, groomed and ultimately abducted her, sparking a nationwide search. What began as a troubling case of teacher misconduct quickly turned into a multi-state ma
120: The Curse of Rosemary's Baby?
In 1968, Rosemary’s Baby arrived in theaters and changed horror forever. A story about a young woman manipulated, isolated, and ultimately betrayed by those closest to her, the film tapped into a cultural moment already steeped in paranoia. America was reeling from assassinations, war, the rise of the occult, and the founding of the Church of Satan. Evil lived next door.
But what happened after t
119: Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard
In December 2019, 33-year-old Heidi Broussard disappeared in Austin,TX along with her three-week-old daughter, Margot Carey, shortly after dropping her older child off at school.
The case was dramatized in the 2023 Lifetime television film Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard, directed by Michelle Ouellet. The movie stars Emily Osment as Fieramusca and Anna Hopkins as Heidi Broussard, and f
118: Party Monster: The Murder of Andre "Angel" Melendez
In this episode, we dive into the glitter-soaked rise and catastrophic fall of New York City’s infamous Club Kid scene, as portrayed in the film Party Monster. But beyond the tabloid-fueled fame lies a far darker true story — the murder of Andre "Angel" Melendez.
We explore how Michael Alig, once a self-proclaimed king of nightlife, built a celebrity persona in the early ’90s underground party wor
117: Jennifer's Body: The Murder of Elyse Pahler
In this episode, we dig into the truth behind Jennifer’s Body the 2009 horror film that was initially dismissed and later reclaimed as a cult classic with feminist themes of female rage, power, and exploitation. While the movie is fictional, its central premise (a teenage girl sacrificed by a band seeking fame) echoes a disturbing real-life case that many viewers are unaware of. We examine the 199
116: Abducted Off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story
In this episode, we unpack the story behind Abducted Off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story and the real-life survival of Carlesha Freeland-Gaither. On November 2, 2014, Carlesha was abducted while walking home in Philadelphia, a crime that was partially caught on surveillance footage and sparked a desperate search. Through the Lifetime film, viewers are taken inside the fear, resilience, and
115: An American Crime: Sylvia Likens
In this episode, we examine An American Crime (2007), a harrowing film based on one of the most disturbing true crime cases in American history. The movie follows the story of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl left in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski while her parents traveled for work. What begins as a temporary living arrangement quickly spirals into unimaginable cruelty, as Gertrude, her children,
114: The Girl From Plainville: The Conrad Roy Story
The true story behind The Girl From Plainville, the chilling real-life case that sparked national debate about responsibility, mental health, and the power of words. In 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III died by suicide in a Massachusetts parking lot. In the months leading up to his death, Roy had been in an intense, mostly digital relationship with 17-year-old Michelle Carter — a relationship later
113: Talhotblond
Talhotblond is a 2012 Lifetime made-for-television movie based on a shocking real-life internet love triangle that ended in murder. The film dramatizes how online anonymity, emotional insecurity, and deception spiraled into deadly violence.
The story centers on Thomas Montgomery, a middle-aged, married factory worker who is dissatisfied with his life and seeks escape through online chat rooms and
112: Alpha Dog: The Nick Markowitz Story
This podcast episode explores the tragic true story of Nick Markowitz, a 15-year-old boy whose life was taken after being used as leverage in a reckless dispute that spiraled out of control.
When a conflict involving his older half-brother and a local drug dealer escalates, Nick is pulled into a situation he had no part in creating. What starts as a misguided attempt to intimidate someone quickly
111: Blue-Eyed Butcher: Susan Wright
In this episode, we explore the real-life case of Susan Wright, a Texas woman whose story captured national attention and later inspired the Lifetime made-for-TV movie Blue-Eyed Butcher. We walk through Susan’s background, her marriage to Jeff Wright, and how a seemingly ordinary suburban life became the center of a high-profile criminal case.
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110: I Am Zozo: The Ouija Board Demon
I Am Zozo is a horror film that follows a group of friends who decide to use a Ouija board out of curiosity. During their sessions, the board begins responding aggressively and identifies itself as “Zozo.” As the group continues to engage with it, the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense and unsettling, suggesting that whatever they’ve contacted grows stronger the more attention it receives. The
109: Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story
This episode explores the true story behind Lifetime’s Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story. From adoption and reunification to manipulation, abuse, and murder.
We examine the escalation of violence, the deaths of Katie, her adoptive father, and her infant son Bennett, and how systemic failures allowed danger to go unchecked. We also separate fact from dramatization in the Lifetime mov
108: Tragedy On Set: The Omen
In 1976, a chilling horror film hit theaters, introducing the world to Damien, the Antichrist child. But while audiences were terrified on screen, strange and deadly events were unfolding behind the scenes. The Omen didn’t just scare moviegoers, it seemed to haunt its cast and crew in real life.
Was it coincidence? Or did the dark subject matter of Satan, prophecy, and the Antichrist bring real-wo
107: Amber's Story: The Girl Behind the Amber Alert
In this episode, we take a closer look at the tragic abduction of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman—an event that would go on to reshape the way communities respond to missing-child emergencies. We explore the circumstances surrounding Amber’s disappearance in 1996, the investigation that gripped the nation, and how her legacy inspired the creation of the AMBER Alert system used across the United States t
106: Victims For Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of actress Theresa Saldana. A rising Hollywood star whose life was nearly cut short by a brutal attack in 1982. From her disciplined childhood in Brooklyn to her breakout roles in Raging Bull and I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Theresa seemed destined for fame.
But one terrifying encounter with a delusional stalker changed everything. We explore the st
105: Bully: The Murder of Bobby Kent
In July of 1993, a group of Florida teenagers committed one of the most shocking and senseless murders in modern true crime history. The crime, later dramatized in the 2001 film Bully, was not the work of hardened criminals or masterminds, but of suburban kids. At the center of the story were two childhood friends: Marty Puccio, quiet and impressionable, and Bobby Kent, a young man many described
104: Taken In Broad Daylight: Anne Sluti
In this episode, we uncover the terrifying true story behind Taken In Broad Daylight, the Lifetime movie based on the abduction of 17-year-old Anne Sluti. In April 2001, Anne was kidnapped in broad daylight from a Nebraska shopping mall by convicted felon Anthony Steven Wright. What followed was a harrowing six-day ordeal that stretched across multiple states and showcased Anne’s remarkable courag
103: Abduction at an HBCU, A Black Girl Missing Movie: Cleashindra Hall
In this episode, we start with Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie a gripping Lifetime film that dives into the disappearance of a young woman at a historically Black college. When a student suddenly vanishes, her counselor refuses to look the other way, uncovering a system that too often dismisses missing Black women and girls. The story is fictional, but its message hits painfully cl
102: SCREAM: The Gainesville Ripper
In the early 1990s, the college town of Gainesville,Florida was paralyzed by fear. Over just three days, five students were brutally murdered in their own apartments, victims of Danny Rolling, the man the press would call The Gainesville Ripper. His crimes were savage, his methods deliberate, and the terror he left behind felt like something straight out of a horror movie.
Years later, screenwrite
101: Left For Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story
In this episode, we dive into the true story behind Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story, the Lifetime movie that shocked viewers. We recount the 2006 case of 17-year-old Ashley Reeves, a high school student from Illinois who was lured to a remote park by her former teacher and brutally attacked—strangled and left paralyzed, alone in the woods for over 30 hours. Miraculously, she survived.
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100: Adam Walsh
The 1983 made-for-TV movie Adam tells the true story of six-year-old Adam Walsh, who was abducted from a Sears department store in Hollywood, Fl in July 1981. The movie follows his parents, John and Reve Walsh, as they struggle with the devastating loss of their son and the failures of the system meant to protect children.
The real-life case behind the movie had a lasting impact. John Walsh became
99: The Burning Bed: Francine Hughes
We revisit the harrowing true story of Francine Hughes, the Michigan housewife whose decades-long abuse at the hands of her husband, Mickey Hughes, ended in a desperate act that would shake the nation. On a cold night in March 1977, after suffering relentless physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, Francine set fire to the bed where her husband lay sleeping.
We explore the real events behind the gr
98: Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story
When Susan Wilson and her family move into what they believe is their dream home in a quiet Louisiana neighborhood, everything seems perfect. But soon, Susan begins to suspect that something isn't right. Susan makes the horrifying discovery that her trusted neighbor has been spying on her family, watching their most private moments. He has secretly installed hidden cameras in her home. Even more d
97: Mommy Meanest: Kendra Licari
We dive into the true story behind the Lifetime movie Mommy Meanest. A chilling thriller where a teenage girl is tormented by a
cyberbully, only to find out that the person behind the screen is her own mother. Based on the real-life case of Kendra Licari, the Michigan mom who stalked and harassed her daughter for 2 years.
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https://www.tvinsider.com/1212649/kendra-licari-updates-unknown-num
96: The Stalking of Laurie Show
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Laurie Show was a 16-year-old high school student from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose life was tragically cut short in 1991 in a brutal act of jealousy and revenge. She had briefly dated an older teen, Lawrence Yunkin, who was in a volatile relationship with another teenager, Michelle Lambert. Lambert became increasingly obsessed with harassing and threatening Laurie. On the mornin
95: Face Value: The Marla Hanson Story
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The Marla Hanson Story is a dramatic retelling of a real-life tragedy. The film follows Marla Hanson, a young and ambitious model who moves to New York City to pursue her career. She rents an apartment from Steve Roth, a makeup artist with whom she initially forms a friendship. However, when Marla rebuffs his unwanted romantic advances, Roth's interest turns dark and obsessive.
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94: The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom: The Wanda Holloway Story
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In 1991, Wanda Holloway, a mother from Channelview, Texas, became the center of national outrage when she attempted to hire a hitman to kill the mother of her daughter’s cheerleading rival. Holloway believed that eliminating the rival’s mother would emotionally destabilize the girl freeing up a coveted spot on the high school cheerleading squad for her own daughter.
Her plan unravel
93: Small Sacrifices: Diane Downs, Part 2
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PART 2 .... In 1983, Diane Downs drove her three children to an Oregon hospital — one dead, two critically injured — claiming a stranger had attacked them. But investigators quickly uncovered a much darker truth. In this PART TWO episode, we look at the shocking real-life crime committed by Downs and how it was brought to the screen in the 1989 TV movie Small Sacrifices, starring Fa
92: Small Sacrifices: Diane Downs, Part 1
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In 1983, Diane Downs drove her three children to an Oregon hospital — one dead, two critically injured — claiming a stranger had attacked them. But investigators quickly uncovered a much darker truth. In this PART ONE episode, we look at the shocking real-life crime committed by Downs and how it was brought to the screen in the 1989 TV movie Small Sacrifices, starring Farrah Fawcett
91: Made For TV Movie Series: Love's Deadly Triangle - The Texas Cadet Murder of Adrianne Jones
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In 1995, a tragic crime in Grand Prairie, Texas, shocked the nation and became known as the Texas Cadet Murder. The case involved two promising high school students—Diane Zamora and David Graham—both of whom were aspiring military cadets with bright futures ahead of them. Their intense romantic relationship took a dark turn when jealousy and obsession spiraled into violence.
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90: Made For TV Movie Series: No One Would Tell - The Murder of Amy Carnevale
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Amy Carnevale was a vibrant 14-year-old girl from Massachusetts—kind, popular, and full of promise. In what seemed like a typical teenage romance, she began dating an older boy. But as their relationship unfolded, so did a pattern of control, jealousy, and escalating red flags that too many people overlooked. Her tragic story would later inspire the 1996 TV movie No One Would Tell,
89: Miracle: The Survival of Teka Adams
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In December 2009, 29-year-old Teka Adams was nearly full-term in her pregnancy and trying to rebuild her life after homelessness. When a woman posing as a social worker offered her free baby supplies, Teka thought it was a chance to provide for her future child. What followed was a horrifying four-day ordeal of captivity, deception, and survival.
In this episode, we tell the story o
88: The Chain: The Murder of Kimberly Holton
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In October 2003, a decomposed body surfaced off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey. Chained at the ankles, bound in duct tape, and gnawed by sea life — this was no accident. Within hours, the body was identified as 16-year-old Kimberly Holton, a missing foster child from Dover, Delaware.
Kimberly’s case would unravel a chilling chain of events involving foster care failures, jealousy
87: Sleeping With The Enemy: The Laurie Kellogg Story
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Laurie Kellogg was just 16 when she met a man more than twice her age — a man who would later become her husband. To some, it looked like a scandal from the start. But no one could have predicted how it would end: with a gunshot in the middle of the night... and a group of teenagers caught in the middle of a murder plot. Was Laurie Kellogg a calculating instigator? Or was she a teen
86: Two Thorned Rose: The Case of Matthew Trussler and Melissa Turner
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Melissa Turner, a former cosplay model from Riverview, Florida, called 911 on October 18, 2019, reporting that she had found her fiancé, Matthew Trussler, unresponsive and covered in blood on their patio. Initially telling police she didn’t know what had happened, Turner later stated that Matthew had attacked her during a drunken altercation and that she acted in self-defense. Howev
85: Buried Secrets: Peggy Carothers
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In this episode, we tell the heartbreaking story of Peggy Carothers, a 15-year-old girl from Hammond, Indiana, who vanished without a trace in May of 1997. Raised in a tight-knit family of six children, Peggy was bright, funny, and full of life. Her best friend remembers the two of them dancing and singing Alanis Morissette songs, dreaming about the future like any teenage girls wou
84: A Sleepy Town: The Murders of Amie Hoffman & Deirdre O'Brien
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It was an ordinary day—work, errands, heading home. But for Amie Hoffman and Deirdre O'Brien in suburban New Jersey, it ended in unimaginable violence. Just months after his release for a previous murder, James Koedatich struck again. A chilling reminder that the most routine moments can lead straight into darkness.
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Finally Caught Season 1, Episode 4
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83: Stolen Dreams: Debbie Flores Narvaez
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Debbie Flores Narvaez was brilliant, determined, and on the verge of a dream come true — her debut in one of Las Vegas's most coveted burlesque shows, Fantasy at the Luxor. But the night before she was set to take the stage, Debbie vanished without a trace.
As the days pass, a tangled web of toxic relationships, jealous exes, and disturbing secrets emerges. Investigators dig into he
82: She Deserved Her Fairy-Tale Ending: Simonette Mapes
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Simeonette Mapes-Crupi was a beloved high school history teacher in Brooklyn, known for her compassion, generosity, and fierce dedication to her students. Nicknamed “Mommy Mapes,” she went above and beyond to support the teens she taught, often dipping into her own pocket to cover their graduation costs or prom dresses. She lived a life grounded in kindness, faith, and hope — one sh
81: Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic Story of TJ Mitchell and Ronald Taylor, Jr.
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In a small Connecticut town where football is everything, 18-year-old TJ Mitchell was a hero — a star athlete with a bright future. But when his best friend, 27-year-old Ronald Taylor, was found stabbed 19 times outside TJ’s home, a dark and complicated story began to unfold. As police peeled back layers of friendship, secrets, and emotional manipulation, what emerged was a case tha
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80: The Ring Finger: The Cold Case of Terri Brooks
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In the early hours of February 4, 1984, 25-year-old Terri Brooks, a night manager at a Roy Rogers restaurant in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, was found brutally murdered at her workplace. The crime scene suggested a robbery gone wrong, with signs of forced entry and a safe tampered with. However, the true motive remained elusive, and the case went cold for over a decade.
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79: The Dinner Party: Joe Cinque's Final Night
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In October 1997, a chilling crime unfolded in Canberra, Australia. Anu Singh, a law student at the Australian National University, drugged her boyfriend Joe Cinque's coffee with Rohypnol at a dinner party. Over the next 36 hours, she injected him with heroin multiple times. Despite his deteriorating condition, she delayed seeking help, and when paramedics arrived, it was too late. F
78: Room 223: What Happened To Rachel Siani?
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In 2000, 21-year-old college student and exotic dancer Rachel Siani was found dead beneath a highway bridge in New Jersey. Initially suspected to be a suicide, the investigation soon revealed foul play. Surveillance footage and forensic evidence linked her death to John “Jack” Denofa, a married man who had become obsessed with her. The Rachel Siani case underscores the importance of
77: Someone Is Lying: The Murder of Corey Samuels
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In a quiet coal mining town of 3,000, surrounded by peaceful, wooded landscapes, a horrifying discovery breaks the stillness. A hiker, out foraging for mushrooms, wanders off the path and spots something chilling—a boot with a bone sticking out.
The mystery traces back to January 21st, 2014, when three young friends ventured into the woods for a traditional “bush party” during a fie
76: Jacksonville Beach Nightmare
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In November 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker was living her dream in Jacksonville Beach, Florida — taking college classes, working as a waitress, and embracing her independence. But just days after a night out with friends, Corey was found brutally murdered in her apartment — stabbed dozens of times, her killer leaving behind a blood-soaked crime scene and no immediate suspects.
With
75: Tragedy On Set: The Exorcist
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In our "Tragedy On Set" series episode 75 we explore the terrifying stories that unfolded behind the scenes of The Exorcist—fires that destroyed sets, actors injured during filming, and the shocking true crime connection that would later cast a long shadow over the production. Was it all just a string of dark coincidences? Or was something far more sinister at play?
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74: A PTA Mom's Guide To Chaos
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We dive into the twisted world of Jill and Kent Easter, a seemingly perfect couple with a dark secret. Jill, a highly educated lawyer and romance novelist, has a reputation for being a driven, perfectionist mother and wife. But beneath the polished exterior, she's a woman willing to go to any lengths to get what she wants. Kent, a successful lawyer and partner at a prestigious law f
73: Queen Bee or Killer Bee: The Murder of Cheyenne Clough
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Buffalo, Minnesota was a small town where everyone knew everyone’s name, and that familiarity brought with it the kind of judgmental culture that could crush anyone who didn’t fit the mold. At the top of the social pyramid sat the Preppies—the popular girls who ruled the school with their designer clothes, flawless skin, and new cars that appeared the day they turned sixteen. They h
72: Lost At Sea: The Joe Cool Murders
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The disappearance of the Joe Cool fishing boat in 2007, along with its six passengers and crew, has remained a haunting case in maritime history. On September 22, 2007, the 47-foot sportfish vessel, owned by Jeff Brannum and operated by his nephew Jake Brannum, embarked on a chartered trip from Miami Beach Marina to Bimini. The boat, designed for high-end fishing trips, was not exp
71: Relationship Status Single: The Murder of Hayley Jones
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In the heart of the Welsh Valleys, New Tredegar it was 2009, and Hayley had four children, a home she barely managed to keep afloat, and a husband whose face had become a stranger to her. Life in New Tredegar was hard, but it had always been hard. Hayley was 16 when she first felt the heavy weight of motherhood. And by 20, she was already mother to four children, one after the other
70: Friend Requests: The Murder of Nona Belomesoff
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Nona Belomesoff was an 18-year-old full of dreams. She had just graduated high school, and while most of her friends were planning vacations or enjoying summer break, Nona was preparing for her future—specifically, a career in wildlife rescue. Her passion for animals, especially horses, was something that defined her. So, when an opportunity presented itself, she jumped at the chanc
69: The Last Song: The Disappearance of Justine Vanderschoot
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On September 2, 2003, 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot disappeared without a trace. Her mother, Lynette, discovered the front door slightly open and Justine’s silver Chevy truck missing, though her purse, dog, and other belongings were still at home. Initially assuming Justine had gone to her boyfriend Danny Bezemer’s house, the family quickly grew concerned when they couldn’t find
68: The Invisible Destroyer: The Story of Micah Rine Pate
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Micah Rine Pate, a nurse living in Bartlett, Memphis, went missing on the evening of April 30, 2009, after going out for a run. Her husband, Thomas Pate, called her parents late that night, asking if they knew where she was. He claimed Micah had gone for a run and never returned, despite the heavy rain and darkness. Her dog was also left behind, which seemed unusual. Her parents, gr
67: Dating App Deception: The Murder of Chris Vo, A Glitter Queen
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Chris Dong Vo, a 57-year-old hairdresser in Cleveland, Ohio, was tragically murdered on December 25, 2021. Vo, a Vietnamese refugee who had been a hairdresser for over 25 years, was known for his talent. He was lovingly referred to by friends as a glitter queen.
On December 26, a client arriving for an appointment noticed blood seeping from under Vo's garage door and called 911. Po
66: Crossing Paths With Evil: PART TWO, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña
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PART TWO
In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who called themselves the “Black and White” gang.
The story of Jennifer and Elizabeth became a symbol of the need for greater awareness an
65: Crossing Paths With Evil: PART ONE, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña
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In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who called themselves the “Black and White” gang.
The story of Jennifer and Elizabeth became a symbol of the need for greater awareness and action a
64: A Teenage Love Triangle: The Murder of Krista Pike
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In this chilling episode, we unravel the tragic story of a teenage love triangle that spiraled out of control, leading to the shocking murder of Krista Pike. At the heart of this case are three high school students: Brittany Navarra, Thomas Hollier, and Krista Pike. What seemed like a typical teenage love story turned deadly when jealousy, manipulation, and obsession took over.
The
63: India Chipchase: A Life Stolen
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India Chipchase and her friends went out together in Northampton Town Centre, during the course of the evening India and her friends became separated resulting in India being left alone and vulnerable outside of a venue in town.
In the early hours of Saturday, January 30th, 2016, 20-year-old India Chipchase went missing. By the next afternoon, her family knew something was terribly
62: The Disappearance of April Gregory
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April Gregory’s disappearance became one of the most haunting stories to unfold in Syracuse, New York, during the spring of 1996. On a cool night in May, April Gregory, a promising young woman from a close-knit family, vanished without a trace. She was last seen by her brother around 11 P.M. when he dropped her off at her dormitory at Syracuse University. She had just finished unpac
61: The Day The Music Died: Justice For Carol Ryan
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The case of Carol Ryan, an unsolved murder in Upstate New York, remains a chilling and perplexing mystery. In 1996, Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old woman from Eastwood, New York, was discovered unconscious after suffering severe injuries from a firework explosion. Authorities believe she may have been intentionally targeted, as the device used was a commercial-grade firework, which sugges
60: The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 3: The Cheerleaders
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In this gripping Part 3 episode, we dive into the chilling 1996 murder of 2 beloved high school cheerleaders from Dryden, New York. Sarah Hajney and Jennifer Bolduc.
The tragic loss of 2 young lives that would forever alter this town that is referred to by many as The Village of the Damned. Even in such a close-knit community, you never quite know who is living next door.
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59: The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 2: Aliza May Bush/Scott Hume/Stephen Starr
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In this chilling PART 2 episode, we dive deep into the mysterious town of Dryden, NY. The town, known for its eerie atmosphere and unexplained events, becomes the center of attention again when two-year-old Aliza May Bush vanishes without a trace one fateful evening. Despite an exhaustive search, the child’s disappearance reveals a web of lies.
But the story doesn't end there. The t
