Our True Crime Podcast
Our True Crime Podcast explores bizarre and lesser-known crime cases from around the world. Hosts Jen and Cam deliver these stories with respect, a touch of humor, and occasional song. The podcast aims to entertain while shedding light on obscure criminal cases.
Episodes
373. Someone Else's Daughter: Anita Cobby
It was a quiet summer morning in Prospect, New South Wales, when a farmer noticed his cows gathered around something in his paddock. At first, he thought it was a mannequin.
Then he realized it was the naked body of a young woman.
She had been brutally attacked, but the worst injury was to her throat, which had been slashed so deeply the medical examiner described it as a “near decapitation.” In
Introducting The Final Trace Podcast
Today, Cam and Jen are thrilled to share a special episode from our friends at The Final Trace, a true crime podcast that digs into chilling disappearances, cold cases, and mysteries that still leave us searching for answers.
You might remember Hopper from when he joined us on Our True Crime Podcast. We absolutely loved having him on, and we know you all did too! Hopper and his co-host, McKenzie,
372. The Mile High Murderer: Vincent Darrell Groves
In March of 1987, Sheila Washington was walking near East Colfax Avenue, which was once dubbed the “longest, wickedest street in America," when a stranger in a blue Concord offered her a ride. That afternoon turned into a fight for survival when he tried to strangle her, exposing 34-year-old Vincent Darrell Groves: a prolific yet largely unknown Colorado serial killer.
Decades later, dedicated co
The Murder of Joy Hayward with Jackie & Jenna from Stop, Who Does That?!
In this special episode, Jen and Cam talk with Jackie and Jenna from Stop, Who Does That?! about the tragic and frustrating murder of Joy Hayward.
After checking into a hotel room following an argument with her boyfriend, Joy Hayward was found strangled in her bathroom bathtub.
What seemed like an isolated yet horrifying crime took a dramatic turn when DNA evidence linked her killer to a near
371. Philly House of Horrors: Linda Weston
It started with two dog bowls.
On the morning of October 15, 2011, in Philadelphia's quiet Tacony neighborhood, 71-year-old landlord Turgut Gozleveli descended into the basement of the brick building he helped maintain. But that morning, something felt wrong.
The basement was darker than usual. Several lightbulbs had been unscrewed, leaving the room in near darkness. Two stainless steel d
370. Bloodlines: The Murder of Yara Gambriasio
Thank you to Fabi, our fantastic tour guide in Italy, for suggesting this case. I apologize in advance for any mispronunciations.
When 13-year-old Yara Gambirasio vanished on a freezing November night in Brembate di Sopra, it kicked off a heartbreaking search that ended months later in a desolate field.
What started as a devastating local tragedy snowballed into an absolutely unprecedented inve
369. From Fiction to Fatal: William Savage & Patsy Byers
In Oklahoma, the Edmondson family was royalty.
For decades, the Edmondson name had been synonymous with public service, integrity, and leadership. Some people even called them "the Kennedys of Oklahoma."
It was because, generation after generation, they answered the call to serve.
Sarah's grandfather served in the United States Congress. Her great-uncle was both the governor of Oklahoma and, la
The Mysterious Death of Ricky McCormick with Dean & Laura from The Family Plot
In this special episode, Cam and Jen join forces with Dean and Laura from The Family Plot to unravel the haunting mystery of Ricky McCormick.
When Ricky McCormick’s body was discovered in a remote Missouri field in 1999, it seemed like a standard missing person case gone wrong.
However, the discovery of two encrypted, handwritten notes in his pockets turned an already baffling death into one of
368. The Boogeyman of Melbourne: Mr Cruel
368. The Boogeyman of Melbourne: Mr Cruel
On August 22nd, 1987, a man wearing a balaclava broke into a home in Lower Plenty, Australia. After tying up the parents and their young son, he brutally assaulted their eleven-year-old daughter. Then, he did something truly chilling: he made himself a snack, sat down, and ate it, leaving the family tied up and traumatized in the other rooms.
This monste
367. Hidden Fort: Jonathan Sellers and Charlie Keever
On March 27, 1993, the morning began like countless others for nine-year-old Jonathan Sellers and thirteen-year-old Charlie Keever. The two boys set off on their bicycles, planning nothing more extraordinary than a day of roaming, pedaling through familiar places, killing time, enjoying the small freedoms of childhood.
Throughout the morning and early afternoon, the boys were seen mov
The Disappearance of Ilonka Cann with Ed & Melissa from Murder Unscripted
In this special episode, Cam and Jen talk with Ed & Melissa from Murder Unscripted, who dive into the decades-old mystery about the disappearance of Ilonka Cann.
On May 25, 1970, 22-year-old Ilonka spoke with her parents in Ohio, excited about coming home for a visit that summer. She never made that trip.
The very next afternoon, she vanished from her rural Pennsylvania farmhouse, leaving behin
366. Monster on the M1: The Murders of Samo Paull & Tracey Turner
The UK Midlands is a region steeped in history and folklore, from the ancient Kingdom of Mercia to the birthplace of Shakespeare. But on a freezing, misty day in December 1993, a peaceful village right off the M1 motorway became the backdrop for a living nightmare.
While driving past a dirty station wagon parked on a grassy verge near Junction 20, a local witness noticed a passenger sitting bolt
365. The Predator of East Harlem: Arohn Kee
In January 1991, 13-year-old Paola Illera arrived home from school and stepped into the elevator of her East Harlem apartment building. She was only moments from her family's 30th-floor apartment, but she never made it upstairs. Hours later, her body was discovered miles from where she was last seen, launching an investigation that would haunt detectives for years.
As fear spread through the neig
Special: Rogue Transmissions 4: DungeonPunk (Part 2)
Here's part 2! Enjoy!
Rogue Transmissions--the edgy, semi-annual anthology of indie podcasts--is invading your podcast feed with DUNGEONPUNK PART 2 ... a symphony of 80s nostalgia, dystopian cyberpunk, and savage swords drawn against both super sorcery & super science. Featuring an adventuring party of your indie podcast favorites!
FIRST UP, Octoberpod presents "Byzantium Slab: The Shell Rememb
364. An Unholy Act: Elizabeth Mackintosh
Thank you to Kimberly for the request.
Creve Coeur, Missouri, is known for its affluent, charmed lifestyle. It's a kind of safe, quiet suburb where nothing bad ever happens. But in French, Creve Coeur translates to “broken heart,” and thirty-five years ago, that translation became a brutal reality for the family of Elizabeth Mackintosh.
Elizabeth was a brilliant, fiercely independent, and strong
363. The Disappearance That Brought Down a Criminal Empire: Breanna Taylor
This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of focusing on a single crime, we're diving into an entire criminal organization, one built on loyalty, fear, violence, and an unbreakable code of silence.
It all begins with the disappearance of 19-year-old Breanna Taylor from a quiet Ohio suburb in 2006. At first, her case seemed like another missing-person investigation. But as detectives dug
Special: Rogue Transmissions 4: DungeonPunk (Part 1)
Hey Everyone,
Edward October and some other indie podcasts put together a 2-part anthology. Cam and I did a short true-crime episode in this first part. With the help of JT from Brew Crime. The 2nd part will be out in two weeks. Make sure to check it out. You may discover some new shows to binge!
Rogue Transmissions--the edgy, semi-annual anthology of indie podcasts--is invading your podcas
362. Natural Born Killer: The Murders of Stephen Dempsey & Ezzedine Bahmad
The southeastern shores of Australia are famous for gorgeous beaches, whale watching, and sunny holiday vibes, but in late 1994, the people of Sydney’s Northern Beaches were shocked by two horrific crimes.
It began with a 34-year-old landscape gardener, Stephen Dempsey, who went missing after an impromptu stop at the Deep Creek Reserve. Months later, a gentle father of seven and taxi driver, Ez
361. The Sleepover: Browning Family Massacre
In the quiet suburb of Cockeysville, Maryland, nothing bad was supposed to happen. Families left their doors unlocked. Neighbors trusted one another. And the Browning family seemed picture perfect.
Fifteen-year-old Nicholas Browning was bright, polite, and dependable, a Boy Scout, a good student, the kind of teenager parents trusted without question. But on a cold February night in 2008, that ima
Special: The Murder of Kiara Agnew with Nikki for Serial Napper
In this month’s special, Cam and Jen talk with Nikki from Serial Napper.
In March 2023, 23-year-old Kiara Agnew left her home in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to celebrate her birthday in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It was her very first time leaving Canada.
Less than twelve hours after checking into a luxury five-star resort, the dream vacation was shattered.
Kiara was found beaten to dea
360. In the Woods: The Murders of Kara Kopetsky & Jessica Runions
On a May morning in 2007, a 17-year-old girl walked out of her Missouri high school, stepped away from a security camera, and vanished. For nearly ten years, her family lived without answers. They were certain they knew who took her, but without any physical evidence, the case went completely cold.
Then, in September 2016, history repeated itself. Another young woman, just 21, disappeared after l
359. Stolen: The Abduction and Murder of Hailey Owens
Just after 5:00 p.m. on February 18, 2014, ten-year-old Hailey Owens set out on the short walk home from a friend’s house. What began as an ordinary Tuesday turned horrific when neighbors Carlos and Michelle Edwards watched a tan Ford Ranger pull alongside Hailey. After asking for directions, the driver suddenly grabbed her and dragged her into the truck as she tried to walk away. Carlos Edwards s
Special: Sister Tadea Benz & Johnny Garret with Courtney from Book of the Dead
This month, we have a talk with Courtney from The Book of the Dead, who joins us to talk about the murder of Sister Tadea Benz and the execution of Johnny Frank Garret.
In October 1981, the quiet city of Amarillo, Texas, was rocked by a crime that felt like a nightmare: the brutal assault and murder of 76-year-old Sister Tadea Benz inside St. Francis Convent. The pressure to catch the killer was
358. Unbelieveable: The Murder of Mindi Kassotis
When hunters in Bulltown Swamp discovered the remains of an unidentified woman in late 2022, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was left with a mystery that felt impossible to solve. There were no matching missing person reports, no DNA matches, just a dental implant and a crime scene that looked like an attempt to make a person disappear forever.
Months later, the GBI got the lead they needed w
357. Waiting in the Dark: The Murder of Beverly Guenther
In the early 1990s, long before his name would be tied to something unthinkable, Scott McLaughlin was already unraveling. Untreated childhood trauma, cognitive struggles, and severe mental illness shaped his life. Suicide attempts. Institutionalizations. Heavy medication. And yet, nothing seemed to stick. The help he received was fleeting.
A decade later, in 2002, his path crossed with Beverly G
356. In the Boat Shed: The Houston Heights Murders & Dean Corll
The 1970s were more than just shag carpet and polyester; they were a time of deep contradiction. While things felt full of possibility, a shadow of distrust hung over everything—fueled by Vietnam, Watergate, and a struggling economy. As more parents headed to work to keep up, many children were left unsupervised for long stretches.
By this time, neighborhoods like Houston’s “The Heights” had beco
Unsolved: The Disappearance of Paige Renkoski with Nina from Already Gone
This month, Nina Innsted of the Already Gone podcast joins Cam and Jen to discuss the disappearance of Paige Renkoski. Paige was a 30-year-old substitute teacher who seemingly vanished into thin air in May of 1990. It’s a curious case because it happened in broad daylight, on a busy highway. The only thing she left behind was her shoes and her purse.
We are thrilled to have Nina on Our True Cri
355. Firestarter: Crimes of Bruce George Peter Lee
In the early hours of December 4, 1979, something jolted Edith Hastie awake—and within seconds, her worst fears were confirmed. Fire was already inside her home on Selby Street in Kingston upon Hull, climbing fast, swallowing the staircase, cutting off escape.Her four young sons were still inside.What followed was a frantic, desperate race against heat and smoke, one that would end in unimaginable
354. Out of the Fire: Suzanne Capper
***Content Warning***
This episode contains discussion of violence, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
At 16, Suzanne Capper was just a girl trying to find her place in the world and hanging out with a group she thought were her friends. But on a freezing morning in December 1992, a man named Barry and some of his coworkers were driving to work when their headlights c
353. Family Ties, Killer Lies: Murder of Peter Porco
It was November 15, 2004, 52-year-old Peter Porco woke up like he always did: early, well before his alarm, with a few minutes to gather his thoughts in the quiet of his Delmar, New York, home. Peter was a fixture in the local legal community, serving as a state Appellate Division court clerk.
Peter got out of bed, walked to the bathroom, and stood at the sink. He then made his way to the kitche
Unsolved: The Murder of Diane Sindall with Jenny from It's Murder Up North
This month's special, Cam and Jen talk with Jenny from It's Murder Up North. Her podcast covers crimes from the north of England; everything from the obscure to the infamous.
In 1986, Diane Sindall's van ran out of gas, and she set off on foot to find a gas station. Her body was found in an alley. She had been sexually assaulted and beaten to death. Peter Sullivan was convicted of Diane's murde
352. A Date With Evil: Grace Millane
For many young travelers, a gap year is a chance to explore, to grow, to feel free. For Grace Millane, it was all of that and more.
She had already crossed continents, shared daily memories with her family, and embraced every moment of her journey. But in Auckland, New Zealand, a simple date would mark the beginning of her final known hours.
When Grace suddenly went silent, those closest to her
351. Stocking Strangler: Carlton Gary
In 1970, 85-year-old Nellie Farmer lived quietly in a modest retirement hotel. A retired schoolteacher, she had spent her life helping others and asking for very little in return.
One night, that safety was shattered.
An intruder broke into her room while she slept. Nellie Farmer had been brutally raped and strangled with a scarf. Her body was discovered face down on the bed, partially covered
350: 700 Miles to Nowhere: Marshal Iwaasa
In November 2019, hikers traveling through a remote mountain region in British Columbia discovered a burned-out truck abandoned on a rugged forest trail. The area lies deep within the Tolkien Range, far away from any roads and even farther from the life of the man who owned the vehicle.
The truck belonged to 26-year-old IT student Marshal Iwaasa, who had last been seen nearly 700 miles away in Al
349. Dead Girls Don't Talk: The Case of Micki Jo West
On the morning of September 11, 1979, nineteen-year-old Micki Jo West left her mother’s home in St. Joseph, Missouri, as she had every morning. She wore her nurse’s aide uniform, pulled on a khaki coat, carried her white purse, and adjusted her glasses, marked with her name on the right lens. Bright, outgoing, and compassionate, she had a quick laugh and a warmth that drew people to her. She walke
348: The Missing Six & The Monster of Malherbe Street
Thank you, Petra, for the episode suggestion.
In 1990, a teenage girl escaped from a house in Pretoria, South Africa, narrowly avoiding an unimaginable fate. Her story revealed that she was not the first of several young girls taken under suspicious circumstances.
Evidence suggested the girls were being held and moved, possibly for a wider trafficking network that spanned beyond the city. Despit
Unsolved: Mysterious Death of Brent Brand with Hopper from Final Trace
In this month’s special, Cam and Jen talk with Hopper from Final Trace.
In the summer of 1986, 18-year-old Brent Brand went to a party in Vincennes, Indiana, and never made it home.
Eight days later, across state lines, Brent’s body was found face down in a drainage ditch. No injuries. No clear cause of death.
What began as a missing-person case soon spiraled into something bigger: accusations,
347. The Cruelest Betrayal: Ashley Kline
On a bitterly cold night just before New Year’s Eve, 23-year-old Ashley Kline disappeared from her home in Robesonia, Pennsylvania, after walking to a friend’s house just four blocks away. She was never seen alive again. When Ashley vanished, her family and community were left searching for answers, clinging to hope that she would return. But as investigators traced her final movements, they uncov
346. Charmed: Margie's Story
In the middle of a spring night in 1988, Margie slipped from her bed, which she shared with her husband, and slowly crept into the other room where he kept his briefcase with all his important documents. There was no doubt that her husband’s behavior had changed since their wedding day just seven weeks ago.
Some things that he said just didn’t make sense. Things didn’t line up. His temper was sho
345. Targeted: The Killing of James Craig Anderson
For much of the twentieth century, Mississippi was a place where racial violence was not merely ignored but actively erased. Witnesses stayed silent. Juries looked away. It was just a different time, they say.
James Craig Anderson’s murder did not happen in 1955. It happened in 2011.
This time, the cameras were watching. This time, the federal government stepped in. This time, the perpetrators p
344. Trusting Evil: The Murder of Sarah Everard
In March 2021, Sarah Everard left a friend’s house in London and started walking home. It was a normal evening, the kind of walk most people do without thinking twice. But when she didn’t return, her family and friends became worried. They called her, searched the area, and waited for news.
As the hours turned into days, the story spread beyond her friends and family. The case became a national h
Unsolved: Bill & Peggy Stephenson with Melissa From Just the Tip-Sters
In this month's special, Melissa from Just The Tip-Sters shares a case close to her heart with Cam & Jen. It's a head-scratcher.
In May 2011, Bill and Peggy Stephenson, a kind, generous, and deeply loved couple from Florence, Kentucky, were brutally murdered inside their own home. Both were 74 years old. Their deaths sent shockwaves through Northern Kentucky and left family, friends, and an enti
343. Dardeen Family Massacre
In the quiet, unassuming town of Ina, Illinois—where life moved slowly and danger felt distant—Keith and Elaine Dardeen were building a modest, faith-centered future with their young son, Peter, and a baby on the way. Their trailer sat tucked into the woods near the highway, close enough to hear passing traffic yet isolated enough to disappear into the darkness. When Keith failed to report for his
342. Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Wayne Adam Ford
In November 1998, Wayne Ford was troubled and scared. He called his brother Rodney and said he had “hurt some people.” Rodney could hear the worry in his voice, so he drove six hours through the night to be with him. When he arrived, Wayne was upset and emotional. The next day, the brothers tried to have a normal day. They visited places from their childhood in Humboldt County, had breakfast toget
341. Missoula Mauler: Wayne Nance
It was supposed to be an ordinary night in a quiet Missoula neighborhood, the kind where doors stayed unlocked because nothing bad ever happened. But just after 10 p.m., Doug and Kris Wells pulled into their driveway and found something that didn’t belong: a pickup truck abandoned on their lawn and a man slumped inside.
What followed wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. It wasn’t a random act of violenc
Introducing: Fresh Hell Podcast
Today, Cam and Jen are excited to share a special episode from our friends at Fresh Hell, a historical true-crime podcast hosted by Annie in the United States and Johanna in Austria. The two are close friends who, despite years of collaboration, have never met in real life!
We think you will really enjoy Fresh Hell, especially since its thoughtful storytelling is compelling. Annie and Johanna ta
340 ‘Bluebell Betrayal: Terri Jo Duperrault.’
It all began in November 1961, when Arthur Duperrault, a 40-year-old optometrist from Green Bay, Wisconsin, finally set out to give his family the adventure he had been dreaming of for years. Arthur had built a thriving practice specializing in contact lenses, a career that afforded him comfort and stability. But he wanted more than the routines of Midwestern life. What he craved was experience, s
Dark Waters: Arthur Shawcross Day 12: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 12th Nightmare Before Christmas…
The Genesee River flows peacefully through Rochester today, but it still holds a dark memory from the late 1980s. Back then, it became the hunting ground of Arthur Shawcross. He had already served time for murder but was let out early, even though experts warned he was still dangerous.
Soon after he arrived, a terrifying pattern emerged: people disappear
The Eleven Who Went To Heaven: Edward Bell Day 11: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 11th Nightmare Before Christmas...
On a sunny November morning in 1971, best friends Debbie Ackerman and Maria Johnson, both just 15, set out for a day of surfing near Galveston, Texas. The two girls were inseparable—bonded by their shared love of the beach, the waves, and the promise of youth. Maria, a newcomer to Galveston, had already endured a turbulent childhood. After her parents sp
Brooklyn Wept: Palm Sunday Massacre Day 10: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 10th Nightmare Before Christmas…
Palm Sunday is usually a day of hope and reflection, but in 1984, East New York faced a horror it would never forget. Families were at home, children played, and neighbors went about their day, but inside 1080 Liberty Avenue, everything changed. Ten lives were lost in a single, shocking act of violence.
The house was ordinary, the people inside were ord
Innocence Destroyed: The Wesson Family Horror Day 9: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 9th Nightmare Before Christmas...
On the afternoon of March 12, 2004, a quiet Fresno street exploded with panic. Twenty-five-year-old Sofina Solorio stood outside the boarded-up home where she’d once lived, screaming for Marcus Wesson to release her children. Her cousin, Ruby Ortiz, shouted beside her. Both women had grown up under Wesson’s rule. Both had borne him children. Now they wan
A Marine Without Mercy: Andrew Urdiales Day 8: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 8th Nightmare Before Christmas…
Andrew Urdiales grew up in a troubled home, facing abuse that shaped a deep anger inside him. After serving in the Marines, he turned that rage outward, stalking and murdering women across California and the Midwest. For over a decade, he left a trail of victims that left police struggling to track him down.
Join Cam and Jen as they discuss “A Marine With
Abducted in Idaho: Groene Family Massacre Day 7: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 7th Nightmare Before Christmas...
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is the kind of place that sells serenity. Nestled in the lush green folds of the state’s northern panhandle, its glittering lakes and cozy resorts draw tourists each summer, while locals call it the Lake City. It’s a place where doors stay unlocked, where evenings hum with crickets, and where danger feels far away.
Eight miles east
Down at the Sunset Strip: Douglas Clark & Carol Bundy Day 6: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 6th Nightmare Before Christmas…
The Sunset Strip was famous for music, bright lights, and big stars, but in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it also became the hunting ground for Douglas Clark and Carol Bundy. They seemed like a normal couple, but behind closed doors, they were obsessed with control and murder.
Together, they lured young women and committed terrible crimes that shook the
The Killer Wore Flip-Flops: Wild Bill Holbert Day 5: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 5th Nightmare Before Christmas...
In the summer of 2005, a North Carolina couple slipped away to their Oak Island beach house for a quiet weekend—only to find a stranger renovating their living room. Power tools hummed, drywall dust floated in the air, and the man in work boots calmly insisted the property was his. He even produced a deed, complete with signatures and a tidy paper trail.
In the Shadows: Oscar Ray Bolin Day 4: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 4th Nightmare Before Christmas…
On a quiet Florida night, a patrolman sees two cars pulled over. Inside one, a clean-cut man and a woman who whispers, "I'm okay." The officer drives away, unaware he's just left a victim alone with her future killer.
That moment was just the beginning. Oscar Ray Bolin left a trail of terror that stretched across Florida. He seemed ordinary, friendly, unass
The Lake Waco Murders Day 3: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 3rd Nightmare Before Christmas...
On the sweltering evening of July 14, 1982, a call came into the Waco Police Department that would shatter the community’s sense of safety. Two teenage boys, fishing near the shores of Lake Waco at Speegleville Park, had stumbled across a scene no one could have imagined.
Beneath a tree lay a teenage boy. His hands were bound tightly behind his back, a
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Korrina Malinoski & Annette Sagers Day 2: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas
On the 2nd Nightmare Before Christmas…
In November 1987, Korrina Malinoski disappears without a trace, leaving her family and a quiet South Carolina town full of questions. Almost a year later, her eleven-year-old daughter, Annette Sagers, vanishes from a bus stop in Monck’s Corner. She leaves behind a short, mysterious note, but no other clues.
No evidence. No witnesses. Only decades of unanswe
The Sound of Guilt: Murder of Sarah Stern Day 1: 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.
On the 1st day of Nightmares Before Christmas...
Nineteen-year-old Sarah Stern was a gifted artist, a young woman passionate about painting, sketching, and all things Disney. Known for her kindness, creativity, and quiet energy, she was loved by friends and family alike. Her disappearance, in December 2016, would shock the close-knit communities of Neptune City and Belmar, New Jersey. But it was
339. Nursing Uncertainty: The Lucy Letby Case
On a quiet summer morning in Chester, a nurse in a tracksuit opened her front door to find detectives waiting. Within minutes, Lucy Letby, the nurse parents trusted with their most fragile infants, was led away in handcuffs. To neighbors, she was the polite young woman who waved from her driveway. To friends, she was giving and kind, the kind of girl who carried spare tampons in her bag in case so
338. Killer Charm: The Betrayal Of Michele MacNeill
Michelle MacNeill, devoted mother of eight, wife, and former beauty queen, led an enviable life. Living in Utah with her husband, Dr. Martin MacNeill, everything looked perfect on the surface, but as we all know, appearances can be deceiving.
Just days after undergoing plastic surgery, Michelle was found dead in her bathtub. Her death was ruled an accident caused by prescription pain medication,
The Fight for Robin "Rocky" Myers with Corpus Delicti
On December's Special Episode, Cam and Jen talk with Lindsay and Jenn from the podcast Corpus Delicti about a case they are passionate about.
In 1994, Robin "Rocky" Myers was sentenced to death for the murder of Ludie Mae Tucker. But did he really stab Ms Tucker to death? Jenn and Lindsay discuss the troubling details surrounding Rocky's conviction and death sentence.
We love Lindsay and Jenn a
337. The St. Louis Package Killer: Gary Randall Muehlberg
It all started on March 22, 1990, when 18-year-old Robin Mihan went missing from Cherokee Street in South St. Louis. Although Robin was only eighteen, she already had two children and was battling a drug addiction. To feed her kids and her habit she had begun working as a sex worker along Cherokee Street. On this particular night, Mihan got into a car with a stranger and would never be seen alive
OTCP tells All About Nothing Podcast about the Murder of Dr Jennifer Wilson
Cam and Jen were invited to be on The All About Nothing Podcast. They were asked to discuss the murder of Dr Jennifer Wilson.
Dr. Jennifer Lee Wilson was a beloved USC professor, a Fulbright scholar, and a passionate advocate for children’s literacy. In 2011, after turning to online dating in hopes of finding love, she met a man who initially seemed charming but soon showed troubling signs of co
336. Last Dance: The Murder of Roseann Quinn
In the early 1970s, New York City was buzzing with a new, single lifestyle. But in January 1973, that freedom took a dark turn. The brutal murder of a beloved young schoolteacher named Roseann Quinn shocked everyone and made national headlines. With the recent news regarding actress Diane Keaton, who starred in the controversial film adaptation, we felt now was the time to revisit the true story t
Unsolved: The Golden Years Murders with Brew Crime
Our good friends, Mike and JT from Brew Crime, join us for November's unsolved crossover.
Today, JT tells us about a terrifying six-year murder spree (1990-1996) targeted at least thirteen vulnerable elderly women in Richmond's West End, creating widespread panic. The case was officially pinned on one killer, but the narrative quickly fell apart: the series was split by a two-year hiatus and feat
335. FBI Informant, Serial Killer: The Double Life of Scott Kimball
In 2003, Lori McLeod and her daughter, Kaysi, were living a modest, quiet life in rural Colorado. Lori occasionally visited a nearby casino to play her favorite card games—a small escape from her everyday routine. There, she met Scott Kimball. He was assisting his mother in a wheelchair when he struck up a friendly conversation with Lori. Scott’s warm demeanor, easy humor, and apparent devotion to
334. Iowa's Six of Hearts: The Unsolved Murder of Wilma "Boots" Nissen
On a cold fall morning in October 1978, near Rock Rapids, Iowa, a crew burying telephone cables made the grim discovery of a young woman's body hidden in an overgrown ditch off Highway 182.
With no identification found at the scene, the woman was immediately classified as a Jane Doe.
For 27 years, Jane Doe lay beneath a gravestone reading "Unknown Female" before she finally reclaimed her name:
333. Murder by the Book: Jackie Galloway
It was a warm Wednesday morning in Sarasota, Florida, on June 12, 1991, when 36-year-old Jackie Galloway was supposed to meet a friend for lunch. The friend arrived at her home expecting an easy midday catch-up. Instead, the front door was unlocked, Galloway’s purse was sitting on the couch, and an unsettling silence filled the house.
Jackie was gone.
By the next afternoon, ten miles from downto
Unsolved: Deverrie Schiller with Dawn from Method & Madness
In this episode, Jen and Cam are joined by their friend Dawn from Method & Madness. Dawn, with her background in Criminal Justice and victim advocacy, brings a unique perspective to the tragic and still unsolved murder of Deverrie Schiller.
Deverrie, a young woman of only 23, set out from her home in California City for a simple trip to Taco Bell. Tragically, she never returned. Her lifeless body
332. The Deadline: Melissa Lamesch
It should have been a time of celebration. Melissa Lamesch, a 27-year-old EMT, was just two days away from giving birth to her baby boy. Instead, her home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, was engulfed in flames on Thanksgiving Eve. First responders treated the scene as a terrible accident, but the medical examiner soon delivered a shock: Melissa had died before the fire even began.
That truth exposed a d
Introducing a chilling new podcast: TWISTED TALES WITH HEIDI WONG
Every Monday, poet and paranormal obsessive Heidi Wong unearths the chilling true
stories behind the world’s most terrifying legends. From haunted dolls to cursed houses,
each episode of Twisted Tales reveals the disturbing real-life events that inspired
horror’s biggest blockbusters and the ones too twisted to make it to screen.
Some stories are stranger than fiction. These are darker.
New e
331. Lost in the Ashes: The Flora Fire Four
In the summer of 2016, Gaylin Rose had moved her 4 little girls to Flora, a small town of just over 2,000 residents, seeking a fresh start. The two-story duplex cost $500 a month to rent, and by autumn, they were settling into a routine. Rose had secured a job at a nearby gas station, while her daughters threw themselves into school, cheerleading, and making new friends. On the night of November 2
330. The Monster on Rose Avenue: Lisa French
It was Halloween night in 1973 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Nine-year-old Lisa Ann French dressed up to go trick-or-treating, but she never came home.
Lisa's disappearance terrified the town. The desperate search lasted for days, ending with a shocking discovery that changed how families everywhere thought about letting their kids trick-or-treat.
The awful truth? The person who took Lisa was someo
UPDATE: Robert Brashers: Austin Yogurt Shop Killings
UPDATE:
When we first covered Robert Eugene Brashers back in April 2025, we never imagined he’d be tied to one of Texas’s most infamous crimes: the 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders. Now, advanced DNA testing has confirmed his link to the horrific killings that haunted Austin for more than three decades.
On December 6, 1991, four teenage girls, Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Am
329. From Mother to Monster: The Knotek Family
The Knotek residence appeared unremarkable to outsiders. A modest home, needing a bit of work from years of rain, rested quietly on a tree-lined street. To neighbors, it was just another house, just another family. Behind its doors, however, was a living nightmare—meticulously orchestrated by Michelle Knotek, with the complicity of her husband, David. Outwardly, Michelle seemed maternal, warm, and
328. The Butcher of Baton Rouge: Sean Vincent Gillis
Careful! This one is disturbing.
In the early 2000s, women in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lived in fear. Two different predators were stalking the city, leaving a trail of terror and death. While authorities were hunting for one killer, another, even more depraved murderer was operating completely under the radar.
For ten years, Sean Vincent Gillis lived a chilling double life, murdering at least e
327. Love, Lies and the Internet: The Murder of Brian Barrett
The internet often feels like a harmless escape. A place where Facebook shows you picture-perfect families, where influencers promise miracles in a bottle, where friendships are born from nothing more than a shared “like.” But behind the glow of the monitor, reality can warp into something darker, something far more dangerous than anyone imagines. In one quiet town, a single online connection spir
326. Out of the Fire: Murder in Altona
Altona, Manitoba, is a small town sitting in the middle of a windswept prairie about a fifteen-minute drive north of North Dakota. In the winter, the days are short, the snow falls frequently, and there’s very little to do except play hockey or other indoor activities.
The town was founded by Mennonites, who, like the Amish, are known for their pacifist and peaceful ways. However, that did not me
325. The Cheshire Murders: The Petit Family
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The Petit family lived in an idyllic, quiet, tree-lined
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