True Crime Recaps
Hosts Chris Nathan and Amy Townsend recap the most gripping true crime cases, from infamous serial killers to headline-making mysteries. They provide thorough research and smart commentary in a format that covers all the crime in half the time.
Episodes
Christa Pike’s Execution Failed. Could Tennessee Try Again?
In 1995, 18-year-old Christa Pike and her 17-year-old boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp were involved in the brutal killing of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Both were later convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy, but their sentences sent them down very different paths. Christa was sentenced to death, while Tadaryl received life with the possibility of parole.
More than 30 years later, Tennessee att
Police Had His DNA for 36 Years. They Just Didn’t Know His Name
In August 1990, 22-year-old Cheryl Henry and 21-year-old Andy Atkinson drove out to a secluded Houston area known as "Lovers Lane." They were never seen alive again. When a security guard found their abandoned white Honda with the keys still in the ignition, search dogs were brought in to scour the nearby woods. What they discovered was a horrific and incredibly bizarre crime scene involving defla
Nolan Wells: No Charges, But His Death Remains Undetermined
18-year-old Nolan Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July boat outing on Horn Island, Mississippi. Two days later, his body was found in the water.
After reviewing testimony from 43 witnesses, phone records, GPS data, videos and forensic evidence, a grand jury declined to indict anyone, finding no credible evidence that a crime had been committed. The circumstances were considered consistent wi
Amanda de Oliveira: The Woman Who Pretended to Be a Child
For 14 months, a family in Brazil believed they were caring for a 12-year-old girl named Gabriele. They gave her a bedroom, bought her clothes, celebrated her birthday and even considered adopting her. But Gabriele was actually Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, a woman approaching her 38th birthday.
And it wasn't the first time Amanda had assumed the identity of a child. Over more than a decade
Caleb Flynn: From American Idol to a Murder Conviction
In 2013, Caleb Flynn appeared on American Idol, encouraged by his wife, Ashley. Thirteen years later, he was on trial for her death.
Investigators uncovered a secret relationship, more than 100,000 messages, a staged break-in and digital evidence that challenged Caleb’s account of what happened inside their Ohio home. Just hours before Ashley was killed, he sent a message saying: “I choose you. I
Raymond Horsch and the Investigation Into Seven Missing Women
Police investigating Philadelphia artist and filmmaker Raymond Horsch are examining an enormous collection of digital material as they try to determine whether his disturbing fictional work may have connections to real missing women.
The investigation began after Horsch’s son, Eugene, was arrested following an encounter involving identification belonging to a missing woman. A subsequent search of
Laura Owens: The Pregnancy Claims That Ended in Felony Charges
In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became involved in a highly publicized paternity dispute after Laura Owens claimed she was pregnant with twins following an intimate encounter between them.
Echard disputed the pregnancy and requested DNA testing. As the case moved through family court, questions emerged about the pregnancy evidence Owens had provided and whether the paternity proceedi
Jeanne Clery: The Case That Changed Campus Safety in America
In 1986, 19-year-old Jeanne Clery was a student at Lehigh University when another student gained access to her dormitory through security doors that had been propped open.
Joseph Henry was later convicted in connection with Jeanne's death, but for her parents, Howard and Connie Clery, the case exposed much bigger questions about campus security and what colleges were required to tell students abo
Her Family Tracked Her Jeep With an AirTag and Uncovered a Crime
In August 2026, 18 year old Karoline Heintz had dinner with her family before heading back to college. The freshman soccer player was studying at PennWest California with hopes of becoming a doctor. But when she suddenly stopped responding to calls and messages, her family began searching for her.
An AirTag inside Karoline’s Jeep eventually helped her family locate the vehicle near a library. Aft
Martha McKay: The Snowden Estate Case That Spanned 24 Years
In 1996, a fire at the historic Snowden Mansion in Arkansas led investigators to discover that Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, musician Joseph “Lee” Baker, had died before the fire began.
The investigation soon focused on 16-year-old Travis Lewis, who lived on the same estate with his family. Lewis eventually pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder and was sentenced to prison.
But the
Three Missing Child Cases That Changed America
Three disappearances. Three families searching for answers. And three cases that became part of the history of missing child investigations in America.
In this extended episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit the cases of Johnny Gosch, Etan Patz and the Lyon sisters, bringing together our previous coverage with new narration and case updates.
Johnny Gosch disappeared while delivering newspapers
Janet Dennis: The Investigation That Led Back to the Family Ranch
Janet Dennis was a devoted school nurse and mother who disappeared shortly before Christmas. Her vehicle was later found at an airport with Christmas presents for her children still inside, leaving investigators trying to understand where she had gone and what had happened.
Early attention focused elsewhere, but the investigation changed direction when information emerged about activity at the sp
Corie Walsh: What We Know About the Developing Illinois Case
Corie Walsh is facing charges following the death of her two-year-old son, Barrett, at their Illinois home in September 2026.
According to prosecutors, Walsh had been following and discussing the Lindsay Clancy trial earlier that day. Hours later, her older children returned home and sought help from a neighbour, leading authorities to the family home.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we ex
Three Disappearances That Took Unexpected Turns
Three people and families seemingly disappear in three very different places: a hospital in South Africa, a home in San Francisco and an isolated farmhouse in the Netherlands.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, Chris examines three unusual disappearance cases involving Sandile Sibiya, Brian Egg and the Ruinerwold farmhouse family.
Each investigation unfolded differently. One began with a puzz
Andrea Shaw: The Investigation Into the Deaths of the Shaw Twins
In April 2025, 18-month-old twins Dallas and Tyson Shaw were found unresponsive at their home in Payette, Idaho, days after receiving scheduled childhood immunizations.
Their mother, Andrea Shaw, publicly attributed their deaths to complications following those vaccinations. Investigators, however, pursued a different explanation, and more than a year later Andrea was charged with two counts of f
Mica Miller: The Story Beyond the Netflix Documentary
Nearly two years after Mica Miller’s death, her story has returned to the spotlight following Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife and a separate federal case involving her estranged husband, John-Paul Miller.
Before her death, Mica had reported concerns about being followed, tracking devices being found on vehicles she drove, damaged tyres and fears for her safety. Her death was officially ruled
Elizabeth Barraza: The Surveillance Footage That Still Has No Answer
Elizabeth Barraza was preparing for a garage sale outside her Tomball, Texas home when a person approached her driveway shortly after her husband left for work. Their brief interaction, along with what happened next, was captured by surveillance cameras.
Despite the footage, the identity of the person seen approaching Elizabeth has remained unknown.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we exami
Brian Cohee Jr.: The Case of Warren Barnes
Warren Barnes was a familiar face in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado, where locals knew him affectionately as "The Reading Man." When he suddenly disappeared in February 2021, people in the community quickly noticed he was missing.
The investigation eventually led authorities to Brian Cohee Jr., a local teenager whose home and vehicle became central to the case. As investigators looked deeper i
Lindsay Clancy: Inside the Evidence and the Ongoing Trial
The Lindsay Clancy case has become one of the most closely followed trials involving questions of mental health and criminal responsibility.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the evidence being presented in Lindsay's case, including her documented mental-health history, treatment and medication changes, journal entries, phone searches and digital evidence. We also look at the compe
Andrea Yates: Why Her Case Is Being Revisited 25 Years Later
More than 25 years after the Andrea Yates case drew national attention, it is being discussed again as the Lindsay Clancy trial raises renewed questions about postpartum mental health, psychosis and criminal responsibility.
Andrea Yates had a documented history of severe mental illness, psychiatric hospitalisations and psychosis before the events of 2001. Her first conviction was later overturned
Sylvie Cachay: What Happened in Room 20 at Soho House
Fashion designer Sylvie Cachay checked into Manhattan's Soho House with her boyfriend, Nicholas Brooks, in December 2010. Hours later, water leaking from Room 20 prompted hotel staff to enter the room, beginning an investigation that would focus closely on what happened during the early hours of that morning.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine Sylvie's life and career, her relation
Christopher Wilder: The Fake Modeling Offers That Raised the Alarm
Christopher Wilder presented himself as a successful businessman, amateur race car driver and photographer. But behind that image was a pattern of approaching young women with supposed modeling opportunities at shopping malls, beauty contests and other public places.
In 1984, investigators began connecting Wilder to cases involving missing women across several states, triggering a nationwide sear
A Welfare Check Uncovered Three Dead Roommates | Alyssa Venable
Deputies thought they were responding to a routine welfare check at a shared house in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Instead, they discovered three roommates dead and one of the people who lived there, 23-year-old Alyssa Venable, was nowhere to be found.
Investigators say Venable had moved into the house only weeks earlier. By the time police arrived, she had cut her hair, left Virginia and was heading
The Deanna Laney Case: A Mother, Psychosis, and a Shocking Insanity Verdict
In May 2003, Deanna Laney’s quiet Texas family was shattered after she attacked her three young sons during the night. Two of her children died, while her 14 month old son survived with permanent brain injuries. Deanna then called 911 herself and told the dispatcher what had happened.
Investigators soon learned that Deanna believed she was receiving messages from God. She interpreted ordinary ev
The Cindy Wanner Case: A 35 Year Cold Case Finally Breaks Open
In November 1991, Cindy Wanner disappeared from her sister’s home in Granite Bay, California, leaving behind her 11 month old daughter, her shoes, her coat, and her car. Her missing purse and a later ATM transaction were among the few clues investigators had to work with.
Nineteen days later, Cindy was found in a remote area of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Investigators determined she had been h
Jean Stevens: She Kept Her Husband and Twin Sister at Home for Years
For more than ten years, Jean Stevens kept the remains of her husband at her Pennsylvania home. After her twin sister died in 2009, Jean brought her remains inside too. What makes the story even stranger is that several people around her reportedly knew what was happening.
James Stevens had died in 1999, but Jean eventually had his remains exhumed and brought back to her property. She kept him i
Lewis Lent: The Cases That Still Have Unanswered Questions
For years, Lewis Lent lived and worked in communities across New York and Massachusetts while investigators remained unaware of the full extent of his actions.
His name would eventually become connected to several investigations involving young people, including Sara Anne Wood, Becky Savarese and Jamie Lusher. But decades later, significant questions remain, particularly surrounding cases in whic
Kelsey Smith: The Surveillance Footage That Changed the Investigation
Eighteen-year-old Kelsey Smith stopped at a Target store in Overland Park, Kansas, before meeting her boyfriend for a date. When she didn't return, investigators began trying to piece together what had happened.
Surveillance footage from inside the store and its parking lot became a crucial part of the investigation. By reconstructing Kelsey's movements, detectives were able to establish a detail
Nancy Guthrie: The Ransom Emails and the Investigation
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home in a case investigators believe involved a planned kidnapping.
In the days that followed, her family received ransom emails demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin. Investigators have since released the messages publicly, hoping someone may recognise the language, phrasing or writing style.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine Nancy's
The Black Dahlia Case: The Chilling Mystery That Still Haunts Hollywood
In January 1947, Elizabeth Short was found murdered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. The brutality of the crime shocked America, and the young woman would forever become known as The Black Dahlia. More than 75 years later, her murder remains one of the most infamous unsolved cases in criminal history.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we explore Elizabeth Short's final days, the evidence surro
The Lisa Ziegert Case: How DNA Solved a 25-Year Cold Case
In 1992, Lisa Ziegert disappeared while working alone at a card shop in Agawam, Massachusetts. When coworkers arrived the next morning, they found the store abandoned, her purse still behind the counter, and clear signs of a violent struggle. Four days later, Lisa's body was discovered, but despite recovering DNA, investigators had no way to identify her killer.
For more than two decades, detecti
Ted Bundy's First Victims? The Cold Cases That Still Raise Questions
Years before Ted Bundy's confirmed murders shocked the United States, several unsolved cases were already leaving investigators with unsettling questions. Could some of these cold cases have been connected to one of history's most notorious serial killers, or are the similarities purely coincidental?
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we explore three cases that have long been discussed in con
The Natalie McNally Case: The Fake Livestream That Hid a Killer
Just days before Christmas in 2022, Natalie McNally was found murdered in her home in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Fifteen weeks pregnant with her first child, her death devastated her family and stunned investigators.
At first, Natalie's boyfriend, Stephen McCullagh, appeared to have an unbreakable alibi. While the murder was believed to have taken place, he seemed to be livestreaming a video game
The Tony Parsons Case: Buried Alive? The Crime That Shocked Scotland
In September 2017, Tony Parsons, a 63-year-old retired Royal Navy officer, set off on a 104-mile charity bike ride through the Scottish Highlands. He never made it home.
After being struck by a truck, Tony was believed to have survived the initial collision. Instead of calling emergency services, two brothers concealed what had happened, transporting him to a remote location where his body remain
The Rachel Nickell Case: The Robert Napper Investigation
The murder of Rachel Nickell shocked Britain and became one of the country's most infamous unsolved crimes. But while many people know the headlines, the full story behind the investigation—and how police focused on the wrong suspect for years—is even more disturbing.
In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine how Robert Napper repeatedly came to the attention of investigators before eventu
They Seemed Like the Perfect Neighbours
Gerald and Alice Uden looked like a typical older couple living a quiet life in rural Missouri. Friendly neighbors. Churchgoing. The kind of people who blend into small-town life without a second thought. But behind that ordinary exterior was a decades-long trail of cold cases, missing persons, and two separate murder investigations that would eventually collide into one disturbing truth.
The fir
The Cowden Family Mystery
A relaxing Labor Day camping trip in Oregon turned into one of the state's most haunting unsolved mysteries. In September 1974, Richard and Belinda Cowden and their two young children disappeared from their campsite near Carberry Creek without leaving behind any signs of a struggle. Their truck, belongings, fresh milk, wallets, and even their valuables were still sitting exactly where they should
Taylor Parker: After the Murder
After murdering her pregnant friend Reagan Hancock and abducting her unborn daughter, Taylor Parker faced overwhelming evidence against her. But instead of accepting responsibility, prosecutors say she spent her time in jail inventing increasingly elaborate stories, manipulating fellow inmates, and trying to convince anyone who would listen that she had been framed.
Jurors heard testimony from pr
The Thomas Plamberger Case
In January 2025, experienced climber Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, 33-year-old Kerstin Gurtner, set out to climb Austria's tallest mountain via the technical Stüdlgrat route. As a winter storm moved in, temperatures dropped below zero and visibility disappeared, but the couple continued climbing despite worsening conditions. Even after a rescue helicopter repeatedly flew overhead, Thomas n
The Ohio House of Horrors
Police in Hamden, Ohio thought they were serving a misdemeanor warrant for indecent exposure when they entered the Siders family home on June 30, 2026. Instead, investigators say they discovered 16 children, ranging from 18 months to 18 years old, living in horrific conditions inside a home filled with garbage, human waste, and overwhelming filth. Authorities allege many of the children were confi
Nolan Wells: Final Hours
Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells had just graduated from high school, signed to play college football, and spent Fourth of July weekend on Horn Island with friends. According to investigators, everyone returned to the mainland except Nolan. Two days later, his body was found on the island, launching an investigation that has drawn national attention and left his family searching for answers.
As dete
The Katie Janness Case
In July 2021, 40-year-old Katie Janness left her Atlanta apartment for what should have been a routine late-night walk with her dog, Bowie. Security footage captured the pair near the entrance of Piedmont Park just after midnight. Less than an hour later, Katie's partner used Find My iPhone to track her location inside the park, only to discover a horrifying crime scene.
Investigators described t
20 Years After Her Fall They Arrested Her Husband Mid Yoga Class
For nearly twenty years, David Vander Meer insisted his wife Bernadette's death was nothing more than a tragic accident. During what was supposed to be a romantic tenth anniversary trip to Zion National Park, Bernadette plunged from the cliffs of Angels Landing while the two were hiking before sunrise. With little evidence to contradict his account, investigators closed the case, and David collect
The Chilling Six-Minute Phone Call That Convicted Former NFL Scout Blaise Taylor
Former NFL scout Blaise Taylor was living what looked like a dream career until prosecutors accused him of turning a glass of pink lemonade into a murder weapon. They alleged he secretly mixed a lethal dose of cocaine into a drink and served it to his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, who was five months pregnant with their daughter, Ivy. As the poison took effect, Jade managed to call her best f
The Grace Ryan Investigation and the Charges Against Her Mother
In March 2026, 16 year old Grace Ryan was found unresponsive inside her Colorado home after months of declining health. Investigators later alleged that her struggle with alcohol had continued for months and that those closest to her were aware of just how serious her condition had become.
As detectives examined text messages, medical records, and evidence collected from the home, prosecutors all
The Mercedes Vega Case
Twenty-two-year-old Mercedes Marianna Vega left her Tempe, Arizona apartment for work on the evening of April 16, 2023. Surveillance cameras captured her walking through her apartment parking garage just moments before she disappeared. Hours later, firefighters responding to a burning car along Interstate 10 made a horrifying discovery. According to investigators, Mercedes had been abducted, tortu
The Sondresha Koins Case
In March 2003, 23-year-old Sondresha Koins, a new mother on maternity leave, was found murdered inside her home in Germantown, Tennessee. She had given birth just two weeks earlier and was adjusting to life with her newborn daughter. When a co-worker went to check on her after several days of no contact, police discovered Sondresha’s body in the living room while her baby was found alive and cryin
The Most Disturbing Unsolved Mystery at Sea
In 1900, a relief ship arrives at the remote Eilean Mòr lighthouse expecting to find three keepers waiting. Instead, the station is silent, the light is out, and there’s no sign of the men anywhere.
As the investigation unfolds, disturbing details emerge: damaged railings, missing equipment, and conflicting clues suggesting something sudden and violent may have happened on the island. But no bodi
Woman Tossed 130 Feet Off Bridge After Rope Was Never Attached
A 21-year-old university student traveled to a bridge-jumping event in Brazil looking for an adrenaline rush. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues was fitted with a harness, guided through the safety process, and carried to the edge of a bridge by trained staff. Everything appeared normal—until the moment she was launched. Witnesses suddenly realized the rope meant to stop her fall had never been attached.
Ma
She Was Jealous of Her 4-Year-Old Daughter
In July 2022, four-year-old Haley Weikle was supposed to be going to bed like any other child. Instead, prosecutors say her own mother, Rebakah Weikle, followed her into her bedroom and carried out a brutal, premeditated murder. Investigators later uncovered evidence that Rebakah had been researching ways to kill her daughter and had developed a deep resentment toward the little girl for a reason
She Texted Her Boyfriend At 4AM. That Was The Last Anyone Heard From Her
In January 2008, 19-year-old Brianna Denison was staying with friends in Reno, Nevada during winter break. After a night out at a concert and local hangout spots, she returned to a house near the University of Nevada and fell asleep on the couch while her friends went to bed. She was last seen around 4:23 a.m., texting her boyfriend, with no indication anything was wrong.
By morning, Brianna was
The Taylor Parker Case: Fake Pregnancies, Murder & a Stolen Baby
Taylor Parker spent years constructing a web of lies, convincing friends, family, and even those closest to her that she was living a life that never existed. What began as deception eventually spiraled into one of the most shocking true crime cases in recent Texas history.
In this episode, we examine the murder of Reagan Hancock, who was preparing to welcome her daughter, Braxlynn Sage Hancock,
He Randomly Chose a House, Killed a Mother and Lived a Normal Life for Nearly 30 Years
In November 1994, 37-year-old Robin Lawrence was found brutally murdered inside her Virginia home after being stabbed 49 times. Her two-year-old daughter was discovered alive but alone in the house, having spent nearly two days wandering the crime scene. Investigators believe the toddler tried to help her mother, leaving behind a heartbreaking scene that would stay with detectives for decades.
Wi
Investigators Tested the DNA in Her Cabin Against Two Different People
18-year-old Anna Kepner was on a family cruise in the Caribbean aboard the Carnival Horizon in November 2025 when she was later found dead under circumstances that triggered a federal investigation. Prosecutors allege the person responsible is her 16-year-old stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, who has pleaded not guilty. The case remains pre-trial, and all claims are allegations that have not been prove
Jurors Took Less Than 3 Hours to Reach a Verdict
On April 2, 2025, what should have been an ordinary high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, turned into a tragedy. Seventeen-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a brief confrontation under a team tent. Within moments, Austin was fighting for his life, and another teenager, Karmelo Anthony, was in police custody admitting he had used the knife.
At trial, there was little dispute ab
They Found Her Wrecked Jeep With $2,500 Cash and No Sign of He
In March 2000, 23-year-old Leah Roberts packed her white Jeep Cherokee, withdrew thousands of dollars, and left North Carolina on a cross-country road trip inspired by Jack Kerouac. Five days after she was last seen in Bellingham, Washington, a couple jogging along a remote logging road near Mount Baker found her Jeep wrecked at the bottom of an embankment. Leah wasn't inside.
There was no blood
A Mother Tried to Blame Her Daughter - The Stacey Castor Case
When Michael Wallace died unexpectedly at just 38 years old, his death was initially believed to be the result of natural causes. No autopsy was performed, and the case appeared closed. Years later, after Stacey Castor remarried, another sudden death within the family would draw the attention of investigators and raise new questions about the past.
As detectives examined the circumstances surroun
She Hid a Secret in Her Attic for Years - The Dolly Oesterreich Case
In 1922, Fred Oesterreich was found dead inside his Los Angeles home. His wife, Dolly Oesterreich, told police that an intruder had entered the house, taken Fred’s life, and locked her in a closet before fleeing. At first, the story seemed plausible. Investigators soon discovered there was far more to the case than anyone imagined.
As authorities dug deeper, they uncovered a secret that had alleg
An Adoption Reunion That Ended in Tragedy
In 2016, Katie Pladl reconnected with her biological parents after being adopted as a baby. What began as an emotional reunion soon evolved into a highly unusual and deeply controversial family situation that drew concern from those around them.
As relationships within the family became increasingly complicated, authorities became involved. A criminal investigation, legal proceedings, and court o
Oregon’s Most Haunting Missing Family Mystery Was Finally Solved
In December 1958, the Martin family left their home in Portland, Oregon to pick up Christmas decorations in the mountains. Ken and Barbara Martin packed their three daughters into the station wagon for what should have been a simple holiday outing.
They never came home.
For decades, the disappearance haunted Oregon. Investigators found strange tire tracks near the Columbia River, witnesses repor
Japan’s Most Disturbing Child Killer
In 1997, the city of Kobe, Japan was shaken by one of the most horrifying crimes in modern history. A school caretaker arrived at a junior high school early in the morning and discovered the severed head of an 11-year-old boy placed at the front gate. Inside the child’s mouth was a handwritten letter taunting police and daring them to stop the killer. What investigators uncovered next shocked the
The Perfect Husband Hid a Dark Secret
A quiet retired couple living on a rural farm near Erie, Illinois becomes the target of a carefully orchestrated home invasion that quickly escalates into something far more disturbing than a typical robbery. A masked intruder breaks into their home, restrains them, and forces them into a vehicle before transporting them to a second property. There, they discover a hidden trapdoor leading into a f
Kouri Richins Sentenced to Life Without Parole in the Black Widow Trial That Shocked America
The case of Kouri Richins has become one of the most disturbing and complex true crime stories to emerge in recent years. What began as the sudden death of Utah businessman Eric Richins quickly spiraled into a multi-layered investigation involving alleged poisoning attempts, financial pressure, and life insurance policies tied directly to the accused.
Prosecutors alleged that Kouri Richins poison
Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Conviction Has Been Overturned
For years, the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh seemed like a closed case. Alex Murdaugh, once part of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal families, was convicted of killing his wife and son after jurors heard evidence prosecutors said they could not ignore, including the now infamous kennel video placing him near the crime scene minutes before the murders.
But now, everything has chan
Mackenzie Shirilla Case Explained: The Crash That Divided Public Opinion on Intent vs Accident
On July 31, 2022, a horrific crash in Strongsville, Ohio left two young men dead and a teenage driver as the sole survivor. What initially appeared to be a tragic high-speed accident soon became one of the most controversial true crime cases in recent years: the case of Mackenzie Shirilla.
Prosecutors argued that Shirilla deliberately drove her car off the main road and into a dead-end business p
The Disappearance and Killing of Judy Smith: A Mystery 600 Miles in the Making
In April 1997, Judy Smith, a 23-year-old nurse from Newton, Massachusetts, vanished while on a sightseeing trip in Philadelphia with her husband. Initially, she was seen at the hotel, but when her husband returned from the conference, she was gone. Days of searching turned up no trace, and several confusing sightings suggested she may have traveled alone.
Five months later, Judy’s remains were di
The Forgotten Victim Behind Netflix's "Should I Marry A Murderer?"
When 63-year-old charity cyclist Tony Parsons vanished during a bike ride through the Scottish Highlands, his family feared the worst. For years, police searched the remote mountains and forests around Bridge of Orchy but found absolutely nothing. No bike. No body. No answers.
Then, in a twist stranger than fiction, the case suddenly exploded open because of a confession. A man named Sandy McKell
A Pizza Delivery Gone Wrong on a Quiet Island: The Tessa Van Hart Case
On a quiet winter night in 1994, 23-year-old Tessa Van Hart leaves her job at a small pizza shop on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to complete what seems like a routine delivery. The address leads her to an empty summer home in a secluded area, and after she leaves, she never returns. Hours later, her car is discovered parked behind a vacant house, and Tessa is found inside the back seat, shot twi
The Deadpool Killer: Wade Wilson’s Shocking Crime Spree
Wade Wilson was convicted of first degree murder. 13 days later, the death penalty was recommended. Wade doesn’t bat an eye. But he makes a bizarre hand signal that's got everyone talking!What do you think that was all about? And do you think the jury made the right decision?#TrueCrimeRecaps #WadeWilson #DeadpoolKiller #SerialKiller #Murders
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Jeffrey Epstein’s Secret Jail Note Just Got Unsealed and It Changes Everything
Before Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019, there was another disturbing incident just weeks earlier that raised serious questions inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.After guards found Epstein injured on the floor of his cell on July 23rd, conflicting stories immediately emerged. Epstein reportedly claimed his cellmate, former police officer and conv
Michael Marin Swallowed Cyanide in Court After He Got a Guilty Verdict
Michael Marin lived a life most people could only imagine. A Yale-educated lawyer, investment banker, pilot, and Everest climber, he built a reputation for going all-in on everything he did. But in 2009, after his luxury Phoenix mansion went up in flames under suspicious circumstances, that larger-than-life image began to crack. Investigators quickly uncovered signs of arson: multiple ignition poi
Prosecutors Release Evidence Brief Detailing What They Believe Happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A newly released nine-page preliminary brief has laid out a chilling roadmap of the evidence prosecutors intend to use against musician David Anthony Burke, known as d4vd. The filing alleges a dark, years-long history of grooming that began when Celeste was just 11, eventually turning into a sexual relationship. According to the D.A.’s office, the motive was purely professional: Celeste allegedly
A Boy Scout Took One Last Photo on the Trail. Then He Disappeared.
Jared Negrete was a 12-year-old Boy Scout from California who went missing on July 19, 1991, during a hiking trip in the San Bernardino Mountains. He had been attempting to summit San Gorgonio with his troop when he fell behind due to exhaustion. After briefly being seen alone on the trail, Jared was never seen alive again.A massive search effort was launched, involving hundreds of volunteers, sea
An Internet Ad That Led to One of the Strangest Killings Ever
In 2001, a German computer technician named Armin Meiwes posted an online ad asking if anyone wanted to be slaughtered and eaten. It was not a joke, not role play, and not a misunderstanding. Hundreds of people replied. One of them was Bernd Brandes, a successful engineer who fully understood what was being offered and agreed to it.After weeks of explicit communication, Brandes traveled to Meiwes’
Are These Scientist Disappearances and Deaths Connected?
A growing number of cases involving scientists, engineers, and military personnel with ties to nuclear research, aerospace programs, and advanced defense projects have begun drawing public attention. While none of the cases are officially connected, the overlap in professions, and the unusual circumstances surrounding several deaths and disappearances, has sparked speculation online and even promp
How Did a 14-Year-Old’s Story End Like This?
In 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike was reported missing after running away from a group home in Mesa, Arizona. Emily had previously been removed from her home on the San Carlos Apache Reservation following a reported sexual assault and placed in state care. During her time in multiple facilities, she repeatedly attempted to return home and had a documented history of running away.On January 27th, 202
She Would Rather Kill Her Children Than Let Anyone Find Out Who Their Father Really Was
In 2019, authorities in Sheffield, England began investigating concerns involving a family living in the Shiregreen area. Sarah Barrass lived in the home with her six children, and her half-brother, Brandon Machin, was frequently present. Social services became involved after allegations involving two of the children, which led to increased monitoring of the household.As the investigation continue
Singer d4vd Was Arrested for the Murder of Celeste Rivas. Here's Everything We Know
The case surrounding 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez took a devastating turn after her remains were discovered inside a vehicle in Los Angeles in September 2025. Celeste had been reported missing multiple times throughout 2024, with her family continuing to search for answers as her disappearance stretched on for months. Investigators later determined that she had likely been deceased for an e
It Was a Romantic Trip Until Her Husband Allegedly Tried to Push Her Off a Cliff
What was supposed to be a romantic birthday hike in Hawaii turned into a nightmare. In March 2025, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig and his wife, Arielle, set out on a scenic trail overlooking Oahu’s cliffs. But according to Arielle, the outing took a violent turn when her husband allegedly tried to push her off the edge before attacking her with a rock. She survived only after fighting back and re
Rex Heuermann Admits to Being the Long Island Serial Killer After Years of Denial
For years, the Long Island Serial Killer case remained one of the most disturbing unsolved mysteries in modern American crime. Between 1993 and 2010, the remains of multiple women were discovered along Ocean Parkway in Long Island, New York. The case went cold for over a decade, with investigators struggling to identify a suspect despite clear patterns emerging across the victims.That changed in 2
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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Bible Tea
