People are the Worst
People are the Worst is a true crime podcast that explores cases with unexpected twists and shocking reveals. Hosted by identical twins, each episode delves into stories of unexpected killers, badass survivors, and mind-bending revelations. The podcast aims to leave listeners baffled with its jaw-dropping content. New episodes are released every Thursday.
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Donna Palomba | 229
In September 1993, Donna Palomba woke up to a masked intruder standing in her bedroom. What follows is a terrifying attack that leaves her fearing for her life and the safety of her two children. But when she turns to the police for help, the investigation takes an unimaginable turn and Donna's the one being questioned.
Years later, a shocking new crime brings investigators
Courtney Coco | 228
In 2004, the decomposing body of a young woman was found at an abandoned house in Winnie, Texas. The woman didn't have any belongings with her: no phone, no ID, no wallet. The only clue as to who she is was a class ring on her finger. It indicated she graduated high school in 2003, making her roughly 19 years old. When they look inside the ring, they see a name inscribed: Courtney Coco. The only p
Liz Kendall | 227
In 1969, Liz Kendall was a newly divorced single mom who moved to Seattle with her bestfriend for a fresh start. On her first night out she meets Rob Nelson at the Sandpiper Tavern and end up spending nearly a decade together. He's the kind of guy who gets up early to make scrambled eggs, runs around with the neighborhood kids, and literally brings a kitten back to life. Accor
Am I The Worst? | 9
Today's palate cleanser is a nice reminder that some people are not the worst (but most are)
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Lois Riess | 226
In 2018, Pam Hutchinson & Lois Riess met while sitting at a bar in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida. Pam had recently gotten a divorce and Lois's husband, Dave Riess, had recently died, so they were both starting a new chapter in their late 50s. The two hit it off and even though they had just met, it was as if they were lifelong friends. What they didn't know was that this chance encounter would lea
Melinda Pleskovic | 225
When Anna Pleskovic looked out the window of her parents’ Strongsville, Ohio, home and saw a stranger pressing his face against the glass, she had no idea it was the beginning of a nightmare. Over the next several months, the Pleskovic family experienced a bizarre series of break-ins, strange noises, missing keys, cut security-camera cords, and people lurking around their property. They were convi
Leslie Preer | 224
In 2001, Leslie & Sandy Preer were empty nesters with a picture perfect life in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Their daughter Lauren lived nearby and even though she was an adult, the 3 of them were closer than ever. But on May 2, 2001, tragedy struck. Leslie's boss called Sandy to tell him Leslie didn't show up for work and within hours, the Preer family's lives changed forever. Even with a few imm
Cynthia Hoffman | 223
Cynthia Hoffman was 19-years-old living in Anchorage, Alaska with her family who she was extremely close with. On June 2, 2019 Cynthia told her father she was going on a "highke" with her friend, Angela. Then she vanished. As her friends & family frantically searched for her, police uncovered a motive that's so bizarre, they initially didn't believe it. But the further they du
Am I The Worst? | 8
For todays palate cleanser, we're going to tell you about a (hilarious-turned-not-so-much) scuffle between husband and wife over the name of their unborn baby
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Introducing: Crimes of Reddit
Reddit is an endless archive of humanity’s most disturbing, bizarre, and deeply human stories. If you love going down internet rabbit holes, you are going to love CRIMES OF REDDIT with Alexis Linkletter and Sabrina Deana-Roga.
Every Tuesday, one host brings a set of true-crime stories while the other reacts in real time with no prep, no spoilers asking the questions on everyone’s mind. They pul
Todd Kohlhepp | 222
In 2016, a young couple named Charlie Carver and Kala Brown went missing from Anderson, South Carolina. After over two months of searching, investigators were led to a 95-acre property owned by successful real estate agent, Todd Kohlhepp. What they find on the property is chilling and it will help them solve crimes they didn't even know were connected. They'll also discover some creepy product r
Isaiah Carvalho | 221
From the outside, Isaiah Carvalho and Valerie Cincinelli's life looked picture-perfect. But behind closed doors there was a crumbling marriage, a secret relationship, accusations of abuse, and bunch of restraining orders! In 2019, karma finally does its thing and the chain of events that follows is so unbelievable that even seasoned investigators struggled to process it.
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Kat Torres | 220
Kat Torres had a terrible childhood growing up in Brazil. She was determined to break away from her family & make a name for herself. After a modeling agency discovered her, that dream became a reality and she started jet setting all over the world. In 2013, she landed in LA where she rubbed elbows with the Hollywood elite -- she was even rumored to date Leonardo Dicaprio. As her so
Donna Ferres | 219
On August 2, 1979 at 3:30 a.m. Donna Ferres was working the overnight shift at a 7-Eleven when a man walked through the door. He kept his hat low and his head down, immediately making her uncomfortable, but when he asked about her sister—by name—Donna’s guard came down.
They made small talk, but when Donna asked his name, he wouldn’t tell her. Then he walked outside, lifted the hood of
Am I The Worst? | 7
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Shannon Melendi | 218
In 1994, 19-year-old Emory University student, Shannon Melendi, was working as a scorekeeper at a softball game when she left in between games and never came back. She seemingly vanished without a trace until 10 days later when an anonymous phone call came in from a man claiming to have her. And he did...he even left proof. This kicks the investigation into high gear and would become Georgia's fir
Jennifer Holliday & Ana Franklin | 217
In 2005, 27-year-old EMT, Jennifer Holliday, was living in Lufkin, TX with her son and 18-year-old cousin, Ana Franklin.
On the night of May 29th, Jennifer was picking Ana up from a babysitting job when they decided to stop at a convenience store for a midnight snack. They had no idea that while making this (very) innocent errand there was a dangerous man watching them. Wha
Bonnie Hood | 216
In August 1990, a small mountain town in California was shocked when two people were shot at the beloved Camp Nelson Lodge, a retreat in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The victims: the owner, Bonnie Hood, and the lodge's handyman, Rudy Manuel. Investigators speak to the staff and patrons of the lodge and learn about a stranger that everyone seemed to notice. They finally find out that he is an out-o
BONUS: 5 Cases You Need To Know About | 215
Today is a bonus for everyone! This will NOT take away from this week's episode, you're getting 2 because you rock. Today we're talking about specific cases we learned about at CrimeCon and an update on one of our most popular cases.
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Maternal Instinct: A Discussion with Jami Rice of Murderish | 214
This episode is a special edition where we sit down with Murderish podcast host, Jami Rice, to talk about the Netflix documentary, Maternal Instinct, which details the heinous crime committed by Taylor Parker. We covered this case last year in episode 143, but re-released it right before this episode in case you need a recap because honestly, the documentary left A LOT out. Check it out if yo
THROWBACK EPISODE 143: Taylor Parker
Originally aired 3/13/2025
Following the new Netflix documentary, Maternal Instinct, we are re-releasing our own episode on Taylor Parker. Truth be told, the documentary left out alotttt of details out so if you want a deep dive, give it a listen.
Also check out our next episode (#214), where we discuss the documentary with the host of Murderish podcast, Jami Rice. Let the sh*t talking begin
Rozanne Gailiunas | 213
When Detective Morris McGowan walked into the brutal crime scene of a 33-year-old woman in Dallas, TX, he knew it wasn't going to be an ordinary investigation...but holy shit he could've never guessed it would be like this!
What starts as a (seemingly) straightforward homicide turns far more complicated when everyone's secrets start coming out.
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Am I The Worst? | 6
Another month, another problematic fiance. In today's AITW ep, we discuss boundaries and overstepping in-laws.
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Corinna Mullen | 212
On October 2, 1987, a city worker in Central City, Kentucky noticed a car parked where it shouldn't be. Upon examining the car, he realized blood was dripping out of the trunk. He called 911 and lead homicide detective Billy Fields arrived to find 20-year-old Corinna Mullen brutally murdered. There was very little physical evidence, yet a few possible suspects surfaced. Even so, it would be almost
Shelly Tyburski | 211
In March 2015, a developer was checking his construction site in North Ridgeville, Ohio when he finds the body of a young woman behind a mound of snow. She was beaten, bound and naked from the waist down. There was no purse, no ID, no phone and no missing persons report. Nothing. After two days and zero leads, police do something they almost never do: they show a black-and-white photo of her face
Michael Benanti and Brian Witham | 210
In 2015, Matthew Yussman and his 70-year-old mother were held hostage and Matthew was forced to rob the very credit union that employed him. The entire situation is bizarre and the FBI can't determine if Michael is actually a victim or a criminal mastermind. A few months later and 800 miles away in Tennessee, three different families experience the exact same thing. Finally, not one but TWO high s
Sherry Hopson | 209
It was 1981 in Naperville, IL. A woman, who lived alone, woke up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. In her groggy state, she walked out of her bedroom and saw a man she didn't know stabbed to death on her living room floor. It was 18-year-old Charles Huber and he had been stabbed 28 times... and right on top of him was her boyfriend, Bruce Lindahl, who had also been stabbed. Napervil
Am I the Worst? | 5
Wedding edition! One guy thinks his sister is verrrrrrrrry pretty
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Carla Walker | 208
In 1974, 17-year-old Carla Walker went to a high school dance with her boyfriend Rodney McCoy and never came home. Countless people were interviewed, there was a confession that turned out bogus, and sadly it would be 46 years and a trip to CrimeCon before the Walker Family finally got answers
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Katie Callaway | 207
In 1988, Katie Callaway was working at a casino in South Lake Tahoe when she suddenly heard a voice say her name. Without looking, she knew exactly who it was because that voice has been haunting her for 11 years. Hoping she was wrong, she looked up and saw that sadly she wasn't. The man she sent to prison for life was suddenly in front of her and she has no idea how.
She was so shaken from th
Raveesh Kumra | 206
In 2012, the murder of successful venture capitalist, Raveesh Kumra, shook the town of Monte Sereno, California. This was the first murder in 20 years. Even though the suspect pool seemed pretty big, it was solved quickly when DNA from the crime scene got 3 hits in CODIS. We're always told DNA doesn't lie, so case closed right? NOPE.
We also have not one, but two stories within the story. We
Connie & Larry Van Oosten | 205
Erie, IL is a small town with a great community. People say hello on the streets and relationships stretch back decades. It's the type of place where, on any given day, you'll run into someone you've known since childhood. However, in this idyllic community there was evil hiding in plain sight, and one night in 2017, a couple woke up to find it inside their bedroom
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Am I the Worst? | 4
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Carol Neulander | 204
Fred and Carol Neulander were pillars of the community in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Fred was a rabbi and Carol owned a very successful bakery. In 1994, Carol pulled into her driveway and before she could get out, a man she didn't know knocked on her window. He had an envelope for Fred, who wasn't home, but asked to use the bathroom. Carol said sure, so he used the bathroom, gave her the envelope, a
Rebecca Park | 203
22-year-old Rebecca Park was only weeks away from giving birth to her baby boy when she disappeared. November 2025, her biological mother watched her get into a black sedan with tinted windows, never to be seen again. As a result, social media blew up trying to track down who was in this car, and the truth that emerged was more devastating and twisted than anyone could have imagined
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Byron Griffy | 202
In 2012, the small town of Fowler, Colorado was shocked when mortician Byron Griffy was found murdered in cold blood at his farmhouse. Even though he was known as a pillar of his community, there were plenty of suspects who could have it out for Byron and the investigation would unveil a ton of secrets that shook southern Colorado.
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Isbabel Eriksson | 201
Imagine waking up to your dog licking your face, in a room you don't recognize, wearing different clothes. There's a needle in your arm, and someone in the corner staring at you. This is the case of Isabel Eriksson
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Clifford Lynn Draper | 200
On March 5, 1994, Clifford Lynn Draper armed himself with a gun and homemade bomb and went down to the Salt Lake City Public Library where he carried out a plan that he had been working on for months. He took 10 people hostage and they spent the next several hours terrified of the unknown. The entire ordeal ended after one of the hostages, Lloyd Prescott, revealed a secret he had been keeping.
Am I the Worst? | 3
Your monthly palate cleanser from the darkness of true crime where we read real-life dilemmas from the internet that has people questioning “was I the worst in that situation or were they the worst?”
In this episode, we discuss whether someone is the worst for not accepting her husbands CRINGEY new habit
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Lois DeAndrade | 199
In July of 1960, a 32-year-old San Francisco woman named Lois DeAndrade accepted a ride from a coworker. They were friends but, truth be told, she felt sorry for him. He had a pronounced stutter that he was insecure about so Lois went out of her way to make him feel comfortable. However, moments after getting into his car, the stutter stopped...and Lois's life was forever changed.This eerie case
Michael K. Blankenship | 198
49-year-old Michael K. Blankenship had an impressive resume: he was a Brigadier General, a volunteer speechwriter for president Clinton, oversaw funerals at Arlington National Cemetery...the list goes on. That's why it was a huge shock when on January 25th, 2000, he was found brutally murdered at his house in Leonardtown, Maryland. The investigation led to a suspect pretty quickly, but what was to
Ethan Schuman | 197
In 2008, Ethan Schuman was living in New York City and coming out of a divorce when he decided to try online dating. He met several well-educated, bright women who he connected with. However, something seemed off....and after ONE day of badass detective work, a double life was revealed and a predator was exposed.
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Linda Carman | 196
In 2016, Linda Carman and her son Nathan Carman went fishing off the coast of Rhode Island. This was their favorite activity and they went all the time. Sadly, something would go horribly wrong and after almost a week lost at sea, they were pronounced dead. This comes as a huge blow to the family because only 3 years prior, Linda's dad, John Chakalos was murdered & it was still unsolved. The inves
Am I the Worst? | 2
Your monthly palette cleanser from the darkness of true crime where we read real-life dilemmas from the internet that has people questioning “was I the worst in that situation or were they the worst?”
In this episode, we discuss whether someone is the worst for not participating in their friends brilliant plan to launch his career.
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Jessica Buchanan | 195
Jessica Buchanan grew up in Ohio and knew from a young age that she wanted to make a difference in the world. After graduating college, she moved to Kenya and met the man of her dreams. However, in October 2011 her reality turned into a nightmare when she was on a business trip with a colleague, Poul Thisted. They were up against impossible odds and the clock was ticking...
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Taylor Behl | 194
Taylor Behl started her freshman year at VCU in Richmond, Virginia in 2005. Sadly, she was only 2 weeks into this exciting stage of life when she disappeared. An intense investigation and a very active online presence helped reveal a creep within her inner circle.
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Susan Daniels Smith | 193
*This is NOT the Susan Smith who killed her kids* EW
Susan Daniels Smith had a very rough upbringing and was living on her own by the age of 15. As an adult she was living in Freeburn, KY with her ex-husband, Kenneth, when a string of bank robberies hit the area. FBI and local law enforcement suspected a friend staying at their house, but it would be Susans case that became far more layered than
Laurie Show | 192
In December 1991, Hazel Show got a call from her daughter's guidance counselor asking her to meet her at school the following morning. When the guidance counselor was a no show, a confused Hazel went back home expecting her 16-year-old daughter, Laurie Show, to be off to school. But when she walked in, her life forever changed and she realized the guidance counselor never set up that meeting...It
Am I the Worst? | 1
This is your monthly palate cleanser where we read a post from the "Am I The Asshole" (and the like) subreddits and decide if that person is actually the worst.
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Bobbi Parker | 191
Richard and Samantha Deahl had been married for about ten years by 2005, living on a farm in Campti, Texas. Richard was a well-respected sculptor whose artwork had been featured on the TV show Dallas and at Disney World’s Epcot Center in Orlando. He even sold his art to help raise money for a toddler’s liver transplant. So you can imagine how shocked this small community was when everyone discover
Susan Fensten | 190
Susan Fensten grew up knowing nothing about her extended family and was always curious to know more. She finally acted on that curiosity in 2003 when she posted on an online Genealogy forum hoping to find her dad's side of the family. Shockingly, she got a response from a first cousin! Even more shocking, it would become one of the biggest regrets of her life
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Mary Lynn Witherspoon | 189
51-year-old Mary Lynn Witherspoon was living a chic life in downtown Charleston, SC. She taught French at a prestigious high school and volunteered at the local Children's Hospital. Her weekends were spent leisurely shopping, lunching & hosting bridge parties.
One day in 2001, while she was at home, Mary Lynn saw someone outside staring at her from the sidewalk and her heart sank. It had been 10
Alyssa Burkett | 188
Alyssa Burkett and Andrew Beard met in 2018 and even though their relationship didn't work out, they were overjoyed when they welcomed a baby girl the following year. At first, co-parenting was pretty seamless until things took a turn for the worst... On October 2, 2020 when things took a devastating turn. This case seems pretty cut and dry, but as you know, nothing is what it seems...
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Ari Squire | 187
Ari Squire was a successful businessman, living comfortably with his wife, Denise, in their upscale Lake Barrington, IL home. By all accounts it was a great life but in Feb 2008, it would all change. What followed a horrible accident was a puzzling investigation marked by unanswered questions, strange coincidences, and a trail of clues that never quite added up. As loved ones searched for answers,
Shootin' The Shit For All | 186
In light of the holiday season, we're switching things up with what we call a "shootin' the shit" episode. We occasionally do these for a Patreon subscribers but today we're doing it for everyone because, honestly, I (Rebecca) couldn't get my shit together with my chemo and holiday schedule (I threw in Chemo so no one can be mad at me).
Today we talk about the tragic death of Rob Reiner and Mich
Gary Krueger | 185
In 2010, police found the body of 62-year-old Gary Krueger in Lake Washington. It was ruled a drowning, and perhaps it was, but little did Seattle Police know, this drowning would solve the cold case of Mike Emert, the McAllister family home invasion, and 3 unsolved murders from the 80s. This one is twisty and even Sylvia Browne is involved!
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Stephanie Parze | 184
The Parze family is very well-known within their Freehold Township, NJ community. Not only are they social and outgoing but their real claim to fame is the over-the-top Christmas display (even gaining national attention in 2014). As the holidays quickly approached in 2019, Sharlene Parze thought it would be fun to take all 4 of their daughters to a live medium/psychic show. It was an exciting nigh
Ezra McCandless and W&C | 183
In this very special episode, we collaborate with Women & Crime to discuss the case of Ezra McCandless. In 2018, an 89-year-old dairy farmer in Wisconsin was sitting down for dinner when there was banging on his front door. He opened it to find 19-year-old Ezra McCandless bloodied, bruised, and panicking after escaping an attack. Most bizarre, the word "BOY" was carved into her arm... What happene
Shilie Turner | 182
17-year-old, Shilie Turner, was a promising track star living in Philadelphia with her mom, stepdad and little sister. Everyone knew Shilie because of how badass she was at running so when she went missing in January 1993, it was all hands on deck to search for her. On February 20, 1993, 33 days into her disappearance and still no leads, there was a march in Shilie's honor. It was on this very nig
The Gallaudet Murders | 181
In 2000, Gallaudet University, a small college for the deaf and hard of hearing, in Washington DC was shaken to their core when 18-year-old freshman Eric Plunkett was found murdered in his dorm room. During the investigation, police heard a story about a fight he had with his good friend and only 5 days later it lead to an arrest. Case closed!! ... Right? No, of course not. Sadly, only 4 months la
Kristil Krug | 180
On October 2, 2023 Kristil Krug received a text from an ex-boyfriend she hadn't seen in over 20 years. Being married with 3 kids, she didn't engage in conversation but this blast from the past would soon turn into weeks of relentless stalking. She documented everything, kept police up to date and took all the appropriate steps to protect herself, yet it wasn't enough. When cops start looking into
Mark Martin and Donna Tucker | 179
In 1977, the small town of Jacksonville, Alabama was shaken when a young couple, Donna Tucker & Mark Martin were attacked by a gunman in Germania Springs Park. This was a huge escalation to a series of similar crimes on young people in this town. There were no suspects until a local named John Ellis Sparks gave ABI agents plenty of reasons to suspect him. Unfortunately, they realize it's not that
Halloween: Creepy Encounters | 178
Happy Halloween! In honor of this joyous holiday, we're giving everyone a bonus episode and to mix it up a little, we're steering away from our typical format. We're telling you true firsthand stories about creepy encounters and close calls and they are spooooooky (f'ing terrifying, really).
This episode features 4 stories read by us from the POV of the brave people who experienced them. From
Rebekah Gay | 177
Halloween was Rebekah Gays favorite holiday and she was especially excited in 2012 because it meant taking her 3-year-old trick or treating for the very first time. Sadly her favorite day of the year would be the very day she’s brutally (and I mean brutally) murdered. When she didn’t show up for work that morning, friends & family jumped into action, having no idea the killer was among them. The i
Valerie McDaniel | 176
Valerie McDaniel was a successful veterinarian living in Houston, Texas, when she met a man named Leon Jacob. Leon was a young surgeon from the area, and the two quickly became inseparable. But a few years later, a 3 a.m. knock at the door shattered the life Valerie thought she knew—and what unravels is a bizarre plan that nobody would get away with, especially a buffoon.
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Introducing: Crimes Of...
Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more.
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Robert Brashers | 175
Deborah Brashers met her dad for the first time when she was 5-years-old and she instantly became a daddys girl. He was loving, caring and always made Deborah laugh, which is why his suicide in 1999 was so shocking. She was left with so many questions and sadly she would have to wait nearly 20 years to get answers to them.
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Alex Kelly | 174
In 1986, Alex Kelly was a popular star athlete and honor student living in Darien, Connecticut. After high school, he lived the life bouncing around ski resorts in Europe. In 1994, he wrote his parents a letter from his new home in Sweden. Little did they know, this letter would change their lives forever & bring much needed justice to this entitled monster. We talk a lot of shi*t in this episode.
Christine Banfield | 173
Juliana Peres Magalhães was working as an Au Pair for Christine and Brendan Banfield, who lived in the suburbs of Washington, DC. In February 2023, she was taking their 4-year-old daughter to the National Zoo when she realized she forgot their pre-packed lunches in the fridge. When she pulled back up to the house she saw a strange man walking inside with a bag. What started as a typical workday tu
Barbara Jane Mackle | 172
In 1968, Barbara Jane Mackle was a student at Emory University gearing up to go home for Christmas break when she's tragically kidnapped in front of her own mother. The Mackle family was Florida royalty so it was no surprise that the motive was money, but this is one of the craziest, most intense investigations we've ever heard. Trust me, you will be on the edge of your seat.
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Cara Knott | 171
In December 1986, 20-year-old Cara Knott went to visit her boyfriend the day after Christmas, but never made it home. Her disappearance would ignite one of the most shocking investigations San Diego had ever seen. In this episode, we retrace Cara’s final night, the discovery that devastated her family, and the chilling twist that unfolded after a local news station aired a safety segment
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Introducing: Crime House Daily
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. Evening episodes go deeper. Into
Joe and Olga Connell | 170
In 2013, cops in Wilmington, Delaware got several calls reporting gunshots at a condominium complex. Cops arrive to find newlyweds Joe and Olga Connell had been murdered. When questioning friends & family, they learn that there is an outrageous family feud, a secret drug addiction, possible gang connections, the list goes on... This one is a real whodunnit.
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Tonya McCartor | 169
In 1988, Tonya Hudkins was a recent widow raising 3 kids on her own and she was rocking it as a single mom. She never missed her kids baseball games or school events and she worked hard to keep them afloat financially. In the late 90s, she met Daryl McCartor who she eventually married and they were blissfully happy, but that all changed in May 2002. It was your typical Sunday afternoon and Tonya,
Lauryn Licari | 168
** ORIGINALLY RELEASED AS A SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EPISODE IN MARCH 2025 . At the time we covered it, Lauryn did not want her name to be public, so we use the pseudonym Hailey. **
We covered the case of Kendra & Lauryn Licari for a bonus episode on March 24, 2025. With the new release the Netflix documentary, "Unknown Number", we've decided to re-release for all to hear.
In 2020, 14 year old Laury
Sandra Birchmore | 167
This case blew my mind and I have to start with this PSA: stick around until my very last sentence... New information came out 2 months ago and it throws in one more twist to an already twisty, infuriating case.
Sandra Birchmore was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts and didn't have a great life. Her mom was chronically ill, her dad was out of the picture, she didn't have a lot of support...until s
Anita Wooldridge (Part 2) | 166
After 8 days of captivity, Anita Wooldridge has been saved by Indiana police, Wisconsin Police and FBI in a gripping and perfectly executed rescue mission. That monster has been arrested and Anita's ready to talk. This is Part 2 (final part) of Anita Wooldridge's abduction, told from her point of view.
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Anita Wooldridge (Part 1) | 165
In June 1998, Anita Wooldridge was getting ready for a lunch date when she hears a knock on the door. She opens it to see an unexpecting but familiar face. Even in a rush, Anita is nice enough to invite him in and offer him water, but when she turns her back, he tazed her. She attempts to fight but he uses the stun gun twice more and she is left helpless at the hands of this monster. The terror t
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In May 2017, coal miner, Brad McGarry, spent the morning at a family brunch and left feeling excited to meet up with his secret lover. Nobody knew who the secret hookup was, except for the code name "DJ". As it turns out, "DJ" had a huge secret and as they say: two can keep a secret if one is dead.
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14-year-old Christian Olsen didn't have the best relationship with his parents but luckily his girlfriend, Melissa Sifuentez, family opened their door to him whenever he needed it. In 2007, their small town of Bryan, TX is rocked when a 68-year-old woman is BRUTALLY murdered and what unravels is truly shocking.
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