Prime Crime: Solved Murders
Hosted by attorney and Law&Crime anchor Jesse Weber, Prime Crime: Solved Murders focuses on infamous and controversial criminal cases that have shocked investigators and the public. Each episode takes a deep dive into high-profile murder cases that garnered national attention. The podcast is produced by Spotify Studios.
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Iowa Woman Tortured to Death After Breakup
An Iowa woman called 911 in a panic after stumbling upon a body near a pond in Amana. Detectives identified the woman as Melody Hoffman, with the manner of death being homicide, and immediately began an all-out investigation. Investigators uncovered a trove of evidence pointing to two prime suspects. Find out what happened on this episode of “Prime Crime with Jesse Weber.”
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Framing a Toddler for Murder: The Robin Howington Story
First responders rushed to a Tennessee home after a woman called 911 in a panic. Robin Howington told police a man entered their home and fired a shot, hitting her five-year-old daughter Destiny. As investigators piece together what happened, Howington changed her story, shifting blame to her two-year-old son. Find out what really happened to Destiny Oliver on this episode of “Prime Crime with Jes
Ohio Mom of 4 Predicts Her Own Murder
A mother of four vanished from her rural Ohio home, leaving behind a family desperate for answers and a community shrouded in mystery. Amanda Dean had seemingly disappeared into thin air, cutting off all communication with her beloved sons. But as investigators began to piece together her final days, they uncovered a trail of alarming warnings she had left with her closest friends, including messa
The Jackson Family Murders
Police responded to a chilling 911 call from a man claiming an intruder broke into his family's home and killed everyone, wounding him in the process. The Cedar Rapids community was in shock when new surfaces of the tragic murders surfaced. The surviving son, Alex Jackson, was shot in the foot and told police he fought off the intruder. When investigators dug deeper, they realized there may be mor
Living With Monsters: The Amari Hall Story
An 8-year-old girl seemingly vanished from the hotel room where her family lived in 2021. Amari Hall's mom, Brittany Hall, and her partner, Celeste Owens, claimed she just disappeared without a trace. When investigators began a missing persons search, they quickly shifted their attention on the couple after finding suspicious searches on Owens' phone. A few days after she was reported missing by h
Missing Florida Woman Found Murdered in Georgia Landfill
A 65-year-old Florida woman seemingly disappeared from her Fleming Island home mid-renovation. Following a massive search effort involving the FBI and local law enforcement, her remains were discovered nearly three months later in the Chesser Island Road Landfill in Folkston, Georgia. Investigators determined that a suspect killed Mauldin and disposed of her body in a waste transfer facility. Fin
Mom of 3 Vanishes Months After Surviving Kidnapping
A young mother of three and criminal justice student failed to show up for her shift as a security guard at a Hello Fresh facility in Georgia. Tiffany Foster had seemingly disappeared into thin air after running a routine errand. As detectives peeled back the layers of evidence, they discovered a chilling text message predicting her own fate and a dark history of terror hiding behind closed doors.
Miami Bottle Girl Murdered by Mystery Delivery Driver
Florida cops rushed to a Tamarac apartment complex after a neighbor found a young Florida woman bleeding out inside her unit. Kayla Hodgson, a bottle girl at local events across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, had seemingly been ambushed at random. As detectives peeled back the layers of evidence, they discovered someone had been watching Hodgson’s every move from the shadows. Find out what happe
Corey Micciolo: Betrayed by The Monster At Home
A 6-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital by his father after he woke up from a nap while experiencing multiple health issues. Corey Micciolo would die at the hospital later that day. The medical examiner initially ruled the cause of death as “undetermined,” but soon, investigators uncovered a much more disturbing truth. Find out what happened to Corey Micciolo on this episode of “Prime Crime wi
Missing In Waukesha: The Disturbing Case of Stephanie Pavlons
A Wisconsin woman left her Waukesha apartment for what should have been a routine physical therapy appointment for her boyfriend. Stephanie Pavlons seemingly vanished while en route to the doctor’s office, never coming home. Her mother, concerned after not hearing from Stephanie for days, contacted the police. Georgiann’s intuition was correct — Stephanie was missing. Law enforcement immediately b
Vanished in Orlando: The Case of Maddie Soto
A 13-year-old Florida girl seemingly vanished early in the morning on a school day. The boyfriend of Madeline Soto’s mother said he dropped her off near her school, not at the front door, because she was embarrassed by him. Maddie’s mother, Jennifer Soto, went to pick her up from school, and she was nowhere to be found. Her disappearance sparked an all-out search while investigators collected evid
Silenced by Violence: The Kentucky Triple Murders
In May 2016, a single gunshot ignited a three-week nightmare that left three people dead within a one-mile radius in Kentucky. The initial killing of a 40-year-old man was merely the catalyst for a much darker crime: the murder of two teenage brothers who witnessed the first act of violence. Get the full story on this episode of “Prime Crime with Jesse Weber.”
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2 Parents Dead in 2 Years: The Collin Griffith Case
A teenager was at odds with his mom after moving to Florida to live with her in 2024. Collin Griffith previously lived with his father, Charles Robert Griffith, in Oklahoma, before the then-15-year-old shot him in self-defense on Valentine’s Day in 2023. One year later, the teen’s mother, Catherine Griffith, died from a fatal stab wound in the home of Colin’s grandmother. The 17-year-old called 91
Life360 Uncovers Teen Girl's Horrifying Disappearance
A Georgia teen seemingly vanished after hanging out with her friends at an apartment in Gwinnett County. Susana Morales texted her mom when she left the complex but never came home, leaving family and friends terrified. The 16-year-old’s Life360 app indicated her phone may have been "in a wreck." Months later, Morales’ body was found in a wooded area by a man off-roading in the area, where a firea
Teen Vanishes After Meeting Up with Girl From School
A Florida teen left his Miramar apartment to meet up with a classmate for a romantic encounter on a quiet October night. Dwight “DJ” Grant met up with Christie Parisien, and everything seemed normal, with the 18-year-old carrying the girl on his back as they walked into a stairwell. Grant never came home that night. Investigators, family, and friends immediately began an all-out search for the hig
Fiancée Found Murdered and Surrounded by Rose Petals
A South Carolina man found his fiancée dead in the living room of her Greer home. Bradley Post said Christina Parcell was surrounded by rose petals, and he noted a chemical odor in the house. It was known that Parcell, a vet tech at a local animal hospital, had issues with her ex-husband over the child they shared together, but investigators soon pieced together the true motive behind the murder.
Teacher Found Murdered After Visit from Former Neighbor
A Florida woman called 911 after checking on her friend, who she hadn’t heard from since Christmas Day. When Vivian James’ friend went to her Cedar Hills home and found her unresponsive, noting her car was missing. Police tracked down the vehicle and found their suspect, who investigators would later connect to another crime in the area that happened shortly before James’ death. Get the full story
Mom’s Mystery Killer Exposed 23 Years Later
A Maryland mother’s co-workers became concerned when she didn’t show up for work on May 2, 2001. Police searched Leslie Preer’s home, which had traces of blood everywhere, and found her dead in the shower of her upstairs bathroom. Detectives investigated her family, friends and anyone else who was in regular contact with Leslie and found no clear suspect. Two decades later, investigators reopened
Celebrity Hairstylist Murdered in His Own Backyard
A 16-year-old girl called 911 in a panic after finding her father motionless in the backyard of their California home. First responders rushed to the scene and found Fabio Sementilli dead, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Investigators determined a suspect ambushed Sementilli, stole his Porsche, and fled the Woodland Hills neighborhood. Sementilli was a prominent figure in the beauty industry,
Pregnant Teen Disappears After Uncle Drives Her to School
Sixteen-year-old Iyana Sawyer went missing after she left her Florida high school in 2018. Authorities immediately initiated an all-out for Sawyer, who was pregnant at the time, but never found her body. What investigators uncovered was much more sinister. Find out what happened to Iyana Sawyer on this true crime documentary episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber."
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Florida Wife's Murder Exposes Husband's Secret Life
A Florida man frantically called 911 after returning to his Florida home to find his wife bleeding out in their master bathroom. David Tronnes told police the mother of his child, Shanti Cooper-Tronnes, was unresponsive in the water-filled tub. When officers arrived minutes later, Shanti’s body appeared to be completely dry. When detectives started investigating the crime, they uncovered details a
Iowa Girl Disappears After Sleepover at Stepdad’s
The mother of Breasia Terrell panicked when her daughter was nowhere to be found after spending the night at her "stepdad's" home in 2021. The 10-year-old went missing in the middle of the night after spending the evening playing video games with her half-brother. This episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber" dives deep into the disappearance of Breasia Terrell.
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The YouTube Mom From Hell: Ruby Franke
From a popular YouTube family vlogger to a convicted child abuser, the shocking story of Ruby Franke has captivated the nation. From influencer to inmate, the YouTube mom has hit rock bottom behind bars alongside her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. This episode of “Prime Crime with Jesse Weber”
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Young Boy Left Home Alone With His Evil Stepmom
Eleven-year-old Gannon Stauch was left at home with his stepmom when his dad left for deployment in the National Guard. Days later, Al Stauch received traumatic news that his son had vanished. Find out what happened to Gannon on this episode of “Prime Crime with Jesse Weber.”
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A Young Mom's Deadly Night Out: Nicole VanderHeyden
Nicole VanderHeyden was a loving mother and devoted teacher — her friends said that her smile would light up any room. But one night, in May 2016, Nicole's wonderful life in Green Bay, Wisconsin was cut short. This episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber" dives deep into the case of the young mom and her deadly night out.
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How To Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Case
Daniel Brophy was an extraordinary chef who dedicated his life to his craft, teaching at a culinary school in a tranquil suburb of Portland, Oregon. His passion for cooking extended beyond the classroom, as he raised chickens and turkeys in his backyard and grew his own vegetables to create unique, gourmet dishes. Brophy's love for food and his commitment to sharing his knowledge with others made
Stepdad Turned Husband Killed with His Own Knife
In January 2019, police in Orlando, Florida were called to a horrific crime scene — the bloody home of Michael Redlick, a University of Central Florida executive. They found Michael's lifeless body covered in blood alongside a grisly kitchen knife used in the attack. This disturbing case took an even more twisted turn when investigators immediately zeroed in on the prime suspect: Michael's own ste
The Teen Cheerleader Who Never Came Home: Tristyn Bailey
In May 2021, the affluent community of St. Johns, Florida was rocked by the death of 13-year-old cheerleader Tristyn Bailey. The young teen was reported missing by her family, setting off a frantic search. Tragically, Tristyn's body was found just hours later in a shocking condition - she had been stabbed a staggering 114 times. Find out what happened to Tristyn Bailey on this episode of Prime Cri
Introducing: Stolen Season 3
Violence. Retaliation. Disappearances. The Navajo Nation is 27,000 square miles of remote terrain with just over 200 tribal police officers. This season on Stolen, Connie Walker’s investigation into the cases of two missing women leads her on a search for justice in a place where people say you can get away with murder.
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The Black Dahlia Murder Pt. 2
Elizabeth Short’s gruesome murder is the LAPD’s most infamous unsolved case. But there’s one person who thinks he’s cracked it — the alleged killer’s own son. Today, we reopen the case against George Hodel, a certified genius and once-celebrated doctor who rubbed elbows with noted surrealists… and had a vile history of abuse and terror, even against his own family. This episode originally aired Au
The Black Dahlia Murder Pt. 1
In 1940s Hollywood, a 22-year-old aspiring actress is found mutilated and drained of blood. Her body is posed, and her mouth has been carved into a permanent smile. The investigation takes police into the hidden sides of the city — illicit romances and gang-related crimes. But when another mutilated body is found weeks later, the hunt is on for a possible serial killer. This is a crossover series
Irene Garza Pt. 2
After the death of Irene Garza in a small Texas town, a massive cover-up ensued, headed by one of the most powerful institutions in the world.This episode originally aired in March 2022.
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Irene Garza Pt. 1
On the evening of April 16, 1960, Irene Garza went to church in the peaceful town of McAllen, Texas but never came home. Less than a week later, her body was found in a canal. Residents were terrified. Had a predator come to town to prey on them, or was one of their own a murderer? This episode originally aired in March 2022.
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Party Fouls: House Party Horror
In 2011, 17-year-old Tyler Hadley threw a wild house party in Port St. Lucie, Florida. What his guests didn’t know was that on the other side of a locked door, dead bodies lay hidden. A jarring confession ignited a race against time to end the revelry for good. This episode originally aired in August 2021.
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The Clutter Family Pt. 2
After the massacre of the Clutter Family on November 15th, 1959, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation began an intensive probe into the crime. Their search for the killers would result in one of the greatest true crime stories of all time. This episode originally aired in June 2019.
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The Clutter Family Pt. 1
On November 15th, 1959, the small town of Holcomb, Kansas experienced one of the most gruesome crimes imaginable. Four members of the Clutter Family had been gunned down in their own home—but nobody knew why. This episode originally aired in June 2019.
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The Video Strangler Pt. 2
Like many serial killers, Maury Travis became over-confident. In the summer of 2002, after reading a story in the newspaper about one of his victims, he mailed a letter to the local newspaper offering them information on the location of another. He was careful not to leave any fingerprints or DNA evidence before mailing it, so how did they track him down? This episode originally aired on Serial Ki
The Video Strangler Pt. 1
There was no evidence in Maury Travis’ childhood of arson or animal abuse, often seen as early warning signs for serial killers. And he didn’t appear to have been a victim of abuse from either of his parents. So what made this seemingly normal kid turn into a man who would rape, torture and murder as many as twenty women? This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in July 2018.
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The Unabomber Pt. 2
By the 1980s, Ted Kaczynski had set off several bombs, causing only minor injuries — but for him, it wasn’t enough. What had started as a plot for revenge grew into an unrelenting need to change the world. To do that, he needed to kill. The reign of the Unabomber had begun. This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in April 2021.
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The Unabomber Pt. 1
Spotting his genius at a young age, Ted Kaczynski’s parents pushed their son to academic excellence — but Ted never found a true home in the hallowed halls of academia. Instead, by 1969, he was a former math professor with a festering hatred for the modern world. This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in April 2021.
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A Message from Carter
Solved Murders is coming to an end.
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The Victims of Dorothea Puente
In the mid 1980s a nightmarish story swept the nation. One man’s disappearance in Sacramento, California, led officials to investigate a boarding house with a sinister past…and horrifying secrets buried beneath its garden.
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The Babes in the Wood
When two young girls are found dead in Brighton, England, a local man does everything he can to avoid suspicion. Four years later, a young girl stumbles naked out of the woods north of Brighton, and police have to ask: Is history repeating itself? And if they can’t secure a conviction, will their prime suspect walk free… again? This episode originally aired on Cold Cases in December 2022.
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The Bombing of Flight 629 Pt. 2
23-year-old Jack Graham unravels as the FBI uncovers his deadly vendetta against Daisie King, who was a passenger on Flight 629—and Jack’s own mother.
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The Bombing of Flight 629 Pt. 1
In the mid-1950s, a plane bound for Seattle from Denver exploded mid-flight. 44 people were killed. When investigators began analyzing the wreckage, they couldn’t help noticing a distinctive smell: gunpowder.
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The Eleventh Circuit Mail Bombings
Around Christmas 1989, a series of pipe bombs sent through the mail killed two of its intended targets: Judge Robert Vance and attorney Robbie Robinson. Federal investigators set out to capture a serial bomber.
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The Murder of Timothy Coggins
The last time Telisa Coggins sees her brother alive, he’s walking out of a nightclub in Griffin, Georgia. Tim’s body is later found under an oak tree, mutilated almost beyond recognition. But just as police begin uncovering solid leads, the investigation grounds to a halt. Decades later, a new investigator will start asking: Why? This episode originally aired on Cold Cases in November 2022.
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The Missing Dead: Sarah Stern
On a December evening in 2016, a man called 911 when he spotted an abandoned car on a bridge. Police discovered that 19-year-old Sarah Stern of Neptune City, New Jersey, usually drove the vehicle. She was now missing, and police needed to determine if she had left the car voluntarily or was the victim of a crime.
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The Missing Dead: Girly Chew Hossencofft
In September 1999, 36-year-old Girly Chew Hossencofft was supposed to report to work at a local Bank of America branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Due to recent threats made by her husband, Girly’s co-workers were worried. When a colleague went to her house to check on her, she was gone. And she was never seen again.
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The Missing Dead: Kristin Smart
It was May of 1996 when college freshman Kristin Smart went to a party and never returned to her dorm. More than 20 years later, a stranger started a podcast that ignited interest in the case and brought a killer to justice.
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The Murder of Don Mellett Pt. 2
When his family realized that the Canton police would not conduct an honest investigation into the murder of journalist Don Mellett, they hired a PI named Ora Slater to look into the case. He quickly narrowed his suspect list down to three people. But finding eyewitnesses willing to cooperate proved to be an even bigger task.
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The Murder of Don Mellett Pt. 1
He had recently led a crusade against the city's corrupt police force as the editor of the Canton Daily News. After exposing crooked officials and getting some officers fired, Don Mellett was shot dead outside his home by an unknown assailant. His family didn't trust that the Canton police department would try to solve the murder, so they looked elsewhere.
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The Pillow Pyro
In the mid-1980s Los Angeles is in the midst of a serial killer boom. But that’s not all. A serial arsonist has been setting blazes across the area, leading to millions of dollars in damage and the deaths of four people. Most of the fires started in bins of pillows, cushion stuffing, or bedding — lending the “Pillow Pyro” moniker to the slippery culprit. This episode originally aired on Cold Cases
Front Line Defender: Berta Cáceres
On the evening of March 2nd, 2016, indigenous environmental activist Berta Cáceres was murdered in her home by armed intruders. Due to widespread corruption in Honduras, police weren't motivated to solve the case. Her family knew she was killed for trying to stop urban development on sacred land. They just needed to prove it.
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The Fight for Humanity: Chico Mendes
He dedicated most of his life to protecting rubber trees in the Amazonian town of Xapuri, where he lived. During that time, Chico Mendes received countless death threats. But on the night of December 22nd, 1988, somebody made good on their promise.
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The Yogurt Shop Murders
It was 1991 when four teenage girls were brutally killed inside a yogurt store in Austin, Texas. With no witnesses to the crime, police had very little to go on. But soon, there was a confession. Then another. And another. It was up to investigators to sort through the evidence and discover the truth.
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Alone in Ossipee: Florence Small Pt. 2
Prosecutors Walter Hill and James P. Tuttle were faced with a difficult task. They had to convince a jury that Frederick Small could burn down a cottage from a hundred miles away. They would get their chance with the help of an electrician who was ready to testify.
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Alone in Ossipee: Florence Small Pt. 1
Late one night in September 1916, a cottage in New Hampshire burst into flames. Florence Small’s body was eventually found in the cellar — but it was clear she’d suffered more than just burns. Less than 24 hours later, police had a suspect. There was only one problem: he had an alibi.
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Episode 4: Oklahoma Burning
As a firestorm of racial violence rages through the territory, Bass Reeves learns of his next arrest: his own son. Soon after, statehood and Jim Crow laws force Bass into retirement, while whitewashing covers up his accomplishments as Oklahoma's Lone Ranger. In search of justice, we consider his complex legacy.
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Episode 3: Lawman vs. The Law
Accused of murdering his cook in cold blood, Bass stands up for his own innocence - breaking himself financially. Not long after he frees himself, the Marshals become embroiled in a bloody war with a legendary Cherokee leader.
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Episode 2: U.S. Marshal
Eager to protect his growing family, Bass becomes one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals West of the Mississippi. The face of the law in a lawless land, Bass outwits and outshoots countless criminals.
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Episode 1: Bass in the Wild
As an enslaved man, Bass Reeves fights hand-to-hand with his enslaver. Victorious, Bass escapes, becoming a fugitive in America’s most dangerous, lawless territory just before the Civil War.
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Introducing Bass Reeves: No Master But Duty
Over the next four weeks, Carter and Wenndy are handing over the reins to Darnell Ishmel, guest host of a four-part miniseries exploring the exploits of a legendary figure of the Wild West. The man widely believed to have inspired the Lone Ranger… Who was born into slavery and became one of America’s most revered lawmen. His name was Bass Reeves.
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The Smuttynose Murders Pt. 2
Prosecuting attorney George Yeaton was certain who committed the gruesome murders on Smuttynose Island. To him, the evidence pointed to a robbery gone wrong. But what motivated the suspect to kill the only friends he had? A follow-up conversation with the lone survivor would give him the answer.
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The Smuttynose Murders Pt. 1
In 1873, two women were brutally murdered on Smuttynose Island just off the coast of Maine. A woman who escaped the attack reported her story to the police. Though she didn't see him, she claimed to know who the killer was.
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The Marlborough Mystery Pt. 2
Based on witness testimony, authorities believed that Scott Watson killed Olivia Hope and Ben Smart. The jury agreed and took less than 24 hours to convict him. But since his incarceration, several witnesses have recanted their testimony, saying they were pressured by police.
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The Marlborough Mystery Pt. 1
It was New Year's Eve 1997 in the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand when 17-year-old Olivia Hope and 21-year-old Ben Smart enjoyed a long night of partying. When friends couldn't locate the pair the following day, they assumed the two may have gone off on their own. But after days without contact, it became evident that something was very wrong.
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Lucina Broadwell
It was May of 1919 in Barre, Vermont, when the body of Lucina Broadwell was found naked on her stomach, hands tied behind her back. To solve the crime, investigators must uncover a dark secret that the entire town is hiding.
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The Coors Heir Murder: Adolph Coors III Pt. 2
It was the most extensive manhunt since John Dillinger. Authorities believed they’d found the identity of the man who’d kidnapped and murdered Ad Coors. But when they finally tracked him down in Canada, he refused to talk.
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The Coors Heir Murder: Adolph Coors III Pt. 1
Adolph “Ad” Coors was a father of four and an heir to the Coors brewing dynasty when he was kidnapped in 1960. Breakthroughs in the case put the FBI hot on the trail of Ad’s kidnapper, until leads ran dry. Seven months after he disappeared, Ad’s body was found off a hiking trail in Denver.
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Best of 2022: Madalyn Murray O'Hair Pt. 2
When reporter John McCormack went looking for missing celebrity pundit Madalyn Murray O’Hair, he thought it might be more than a simple case of tax evasion. Sure enough, he found a trail of stolen gold, disgruntled employees, and a disembodied torso... But it would still take years to uncover the truth about Madalyn’s tragic last days.
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Best of 2022: Madalyn Murray O'Hair Pt. 1
She was a popular atheist speaker who challenged American evangelicals wherever she went. She was also called "the most hated woman in America" and had no shortage of enemies. So when Madalyn Murray O'Hair and her family went missing in 1995, no one went looking... for two whole years.
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The Dayton Christmas Killings Pt. 2
The spree continues into Christmas Day and beyond, during which the teen gang murders their third, fourth, fifth and sixth victims. After a tip, police catch the group wearing victims’ clothing, driving a victim’s stolen car, and in possession of the guns they used in their murders. A Parcast holiday special from Serial Killers.
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The Dayton Christmas Killings Pt. 1
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 1992, a senseless murder in Dayton, Ohio, marks the beginning of a rampage. What started as a desire for Christmas cash turns into a three-day killing spree that leaves six people dead. Even more shocking was that the brazen killers were just teens. A Parcast holiday special from Serial Killers.
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"Sweet" Fanny Adams
It’s August in Alton, a small farm town in the English countryside. Eight-year-old Fanny Adams goes out to play with her friends, but never returns home. When she’s finally found, it’s a gruesome scene. In their tight knit community, there’s one man who stands out. A man who might be responsible for the death of an innocent girl. If only police could get him to crack.
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Solved or Unsolved? The Death of Ned Doheny Pt. 2
The deaths at Greystone mansion were far from straightforward — at least as far as Detective Leslie White was concerned. But shortly after the DA announced they’d be launching a full investigation, they closed the case. The official narrative was that Hugh Plunkett shot Ned Doheny before turning the gun on himself. The evidence tells a different story.
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Kim Kardashian’s The System — All Episodes Out Now
Carter introduces Spotify’s latest true crime podcast, delving into the case of Kevin Keith. Listen to an exclusive clip from the first episode right here, then head to The System to finish the episode and hear more.
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Solved or Unsolved? The Death of Ned Doheny Pt. 1
Ned Doheny found himself embroiled in a huge bribery scandal. On behalf of his father, oil baron Edward Doheny, Ned illegally obtained drilling leases from the US government. His close friend and personal secretary, Hugh Plunkett, was present for the transaction and would likely have to testify. But before either man could even walk into a courtroom, they would wind up dead.
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Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, assassination-aiding King of Poisons.
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Three in Chicago Pt. 3: The Pieces Come Together
By the early ‘90s, the case of Helen Brach was heating up. But to get answers, police needed to go deeper into Chicago’s cutthroat Horse Mafia. As agents worked their informants, the pieces of two cases, decades apart, finally came together.
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