True Crime BFF
True Crime BFF is a true crime podcast that delves into the human stories and chilling details behind horrific and tragic crimes. The host aims to honor victims, create awareness, and advocate for the real people affected. By dissecting the events, the podcast seeks to understand the why and encourage doing better in the world. Listeners should be aware that episodes may contain graphic and explicit descriptions of violence, disturbing events, and mental health issues.
Episodes
Sandra Powell | MISSING
South Bend Indiana, 1987.Sandra Kay Powell was 16-years-old when she witnessed the murder of a friend. Her testimony helped put away his killer. Months later, on March 11, 1987, days away from her 17th birthday, Sandra received news that she was pregnant. She has not been seen since that day.I want to hear from YOU! Send True Crime BFF an email! truecrimebffpod@gmail.comOR…DM us on socials!Instagr
Joniah Walker | MISSING
In June 2022, 15-year-old Joniah Walker disappeared from her Milwaukee home and has not been seen since.The quiet, intelligent teen was caught on camera at 2:30 PM carrying a mysterious backpack and wearing her brother’s clothes. Three minutes before her dad was supposed to pick her up, she texted her therapist saying she was running away. Then, she disappeared without a trace. What investigators
Kylie Toberman | MURDER - DEVELOPING CASE
On November 14th, 2025, 14-year-old Kylie Toberman was reported missing in Vandalia, Illinois. Hours later, her body was discovered right behind her own home.Kylie was a bright middle schooler and her wrestling team's "most improved wrestler." When her adoptive mother left for medical treatment, she left Kylie and her sisters in the care of 43-year-old Arnold Rivera Jr.—a man with a
Jax Gratton | UNSOLVED
SIGN THE PETITION: Petition Justice for Jax: Oversight Now!Jax Gratton was a 34-year-old transgender woman and a beloved Denver hairstylist who l built a life defined by authenticity, community, and purpose.On the night of April 15, 2025, Jax left her Denver, CO apartment around 10 p.m., telling her roommate she would be out for about three hours. She never came home.Her family and community ralli
Tiffany Thompson | UNSOLVED MURDER
***This episode is being released on what would have been Tiffany’s 48th birthday.In October 2016, 38-year-old Tiffany Thompson was found shot to death on a sidewalk in Louisville, Kentucky — her suitcase beside her. A mother of three in the middle of a divorce, Tiffany had been trying to rebuild her life. Nearly a decade later, her case remains unsolved. Tiffany’s murder does seem solvable. Her k
Mischa Johnson | SOLVED MURDER
In July 2024, 19-year-old Mischa Johnson vanished from Hawaii's Schofield Barracks while six months pregnant. Her husband, Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II, joined the search efforts as the military community rallied to find her.But when investigators dug deeper, a confession revealed the horrific truth: explosive rage, calculated violence, and a desperate cover-up attempt. Despite receiving little med
The McCullough Family Murders | SOLVED
The last few cases I have covered have hit just a bit too close to home- literally and figuratively. So today, we are going to the United Kingdom. Let’s go in blind- you will have answers and there is a conclusion. But, as always, it comes with so many more questions….mainly…what the fuck is wrong with people? I want to hear from YOU! Send True Crime BFF an email! truecrimebffpod@gmail.comOR…DM
Brian Epperson - Reacheal Dawson, Kristen Morris, Hilory Davis | DEVELOPING CASES
“Why doesn’t it affect me to see someone die?”“Does dying of suffocation hurt?”“Strangulation and suffocation.”"How long does it take for a body to turn cold after death?”“How long after death does the jaw lock?”“How long for coroner to determine cause of death?”These are just some of the chilling searches Brian Phillip Epperson reportedly made after the suspicious overdose deaths of two wome
Mommy Is In The Trees: The Tube Sock Killer | UNSOLVED
In the winter of 1985, Diane Robertson & Mike Riemer set out into the Washington backwoods with their toddler to cut down a Christmas tree— they never returned. Later that evening, their 2-year-old, Crystal was found wandering alone in a Kmart parking lot. She couldn’t say who she was or how she got there, only repeating: “Mommy is in the trees.”Her mother, Diana Robertson, would be discover
BRIEF BFF | Laura Sardinha - She Recorded Her Own Murder | SOLVED
In this Brief BFF, we spotlight a case that may not have made huge headlines, but absolutely should have. I hope you will joining me in honoring Laura and sending a big fuck you to the loser that killed her.When 25-year-old Laura Sardinha tried to break free from an abusive partner, she did everything right—documented the abuse, filed for a restraining order, even changed her locks. But it still w
Brief BFF | Melina Frattolin & Shannon Keeler | DEVELOPING CASES
We are condensing two timely and ongoing important cases down to brief summaries that are ongoing and deserve your attention!Melina Frattolin, a 9-year-old abducted and found murdered in Lake George, NY — a case that seemed like a stranger abduction, but quickly turned into something far more devastating. **Police are actively seeking witnesses in the area of the I-87 Northway between Exits 28 (No
Korrina Malinoski + Annette Sagers | UNSOLVED MISSING
“Dad, Mom came back. I have to go with her. Give the boys lots of kisses and hugs and also you too. Love, Annette.” In 1987, 26-year-old Korrina Malinoski vanished without a trace from her rural South Carolina home, leaving behind her three young children. 318 days later, her 11-year-old daughter Annette Sagers also disappeared—this time on her way to school, from nearly the exact same spot her mo
Linda Gibson & Cody Garrett | UNSOLVED MURDER
Somerset, Kentucky, July 3rd, 1994.21-year-old Linda Gibson and her 4-year-old half-brother Cody Garrett left their Somerset, Kentucky apartment for what should have been a routine trip to the corner store for chips and a soda. But four days later, their bodies were found beaten to death in an overgrown field. More than 30 years later, their case remains unsolved. Writing by Faith Ndukauba Researc
Danishka Sibaja Mejia - She Reported & He Killed Her | SOLVED MURDER
On April 4th, 2024, twenty-two-year-old Danishka Mejia made one of the most difficult decisions a survivor can make. She walked into the Knoxville Tennessee Police Department and courageously reported that she had been sexually assaulted by someone she knew, Latawyne Osborne. Less than twenty-four hours later, Danishka would be dead.El 4 de abril de 2024, Danishka Mejía, de veintidós años, tomó un
Chelsea Perkins & Matthew Dunmire: More Than Murder | SOLVED
On May 27, 2025, Coast Guard veteran and OnlyFans creator Chelsea Perkins pleaded guilty to the murder of Matthew Dunmire, who was shot in the back of the head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in March 2021. This case is far from straightforward, revealing a shocking series of events including rape, murder, suicide and mistaken identity…all fueled by past trauma, retribution, and a tragic cycle of
SURVIVOR Sarah Maynard & The Monster in the Tree - Matthew Hoffman | SOLVED
In the fall of 2010, Knox County, Ohio was shaken by the sudden disappearance of Tina Herrmann, her two children—13-year-old Sarah Maynard and 11-year-old Kody Maynard—and her friend Stephanie Sprang. What begins as a routine missing persons case quickly unravels into something far darker. Investigators follow a trail that leads to a literal house of horrors—and a fucking loser - Matthew Hoffman.
Jillian Dee Cutshall | UNSOLVED MISSING
Jillian Dee Cutshall was last seen in Norfolk, Nebraska on August 13, 1987. More than three decades later, despite an unusual conviction in the case, Jillian's body has never been found and no one has been charged with her murder. Like TCBFF? Be sure to check out A Simpler Time True Crime- available wherever you listen to podcasts!Opening and closing music “Under Your Thumb” by Nom Fabrique -
Karin Mero and Hannah Zaccaglini | UNSOLVED MISSING
In the quiet mountain town of McCloud, California, two women vanished without a trace just months apart. In 1997, 27-year-old Karin Mero and 15-year-old Hannah Zaccaglini both disappeared, leaving their families desperate for answers and a community on edge. For years, investigators searched for the truth, but with little evidence and no bodies, the cases went cold.This is the story of two unsolve
The Eastbound Strangler: Molly Jean Dilts, Barbara Breidor, Tracy Ann Roberts and Kim Raffo | UNSOLVED SERIAL KILLER
Atlantic City/ Egg Harbor, New Jersey - November 2006Just before Thanksgiving, 2006, two women out for a walk stumbled upon a serial killers dumping ground. Four women were found face down, in a drainage ditch, their bodies eerily positioned facing east- towards the bright lights of nearby Atlantic City. Because of this, the killer came to be known as the Eastbound Strangler.For 5 weeks, this u
BOCA MALL MURDERS Randi Gorenberg, Nancy & Joey Bochicchio + Jane Doe | UNSOLVED
In broad daylight, three mothers—two with their young children—vanished from the upscale Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, Florida. Each case seemed eerily similar: women abducted in a place that should have been safe, their fates sealed just moments after stepping into the parking lot.Only one mother and her child would survive, escaping after a harrowing ordeal. But why were they spared while the
Sabrina Butler-Smith + Walter | SOLVED
When a 17-year-old mother of two young children finds her youngest baby not breathing, she runs for help. But instead of sympathy, she received a death sentence. This is the story of Sabrina Butler-Smith - the first woman in U.S. history to be exonerated from death row. Her story isn't just about injustice - it's about how quickly the system can turn a tragedy into a nightmare. But it'
Cam Lyman | UNSOLVED MURDER
When Christmas of 1988 came and went without a word from 54-year-old, Cam Lyman, a reclusive multi-millionaire, his family grew concerned. They had no idea that he had abandoned his 40-acre estate the year before, ominously leaving behind a phone ripped off the wall. Even more troubling, Cam’s beloved 58 prize-winning show dogs- were allegedly left alone in their kennels, unfed and unattended. It
Karlie Gusé | MISSING & UNSOLVED
October 2018: In the remote desert town of Chalfant Valley, California, 16 year old Karlie Gusé vanished from her parents house after being recorded experiencing an ominous but unknown crisis. She was last seen walking down a desolate road at dawn. Where is Karlie Gusé?
Opening and closing music “Under Your Thumb” by Nom Fabrique - listen to Nom on Spotify!
SOURCES
Missing teen’s case leads f
Terrence Woods Jr. | MISSING - UNSOLVED
On October 5, 2018 film-maker & production assistant, Terrence Woods Jr was on location in the dense wilderness of Idaho filming a Discovery Channel TV show. Seemingly out of nowhere, he supposedly dropped his belongings and raced down a steep ravine and into the forest, leaving his colleagues stunned. He has not been seen since.
We'll explore the various theories surrounding Terrence's dis
Lori Erica Ruff | SOLVED ?
Imagine living every day with a secret so deep, it shapes your entire life—so well-hidden that even your spouse and child have no clue who you really are. This is the story of Lori Erica Ruff, a woman who built her life on a lie and took her secrets to the grave. Years after her tragic death, a mystery unraveled—one that would reveal Lori wasn't who she claimed to be. In this episode, we dive deep
MISSING Kalie Goodwin & MURDERED Megan Rouse | UNSOLVED
On May 3, 2024, Megan Rouse, 24, was brutally beaten and shot nine times. She was left on the side of a desolate road in Houston, Texas, where she died alone.
Just twelve days before Megan’s murder, 29-year-old Kalie Godwin’s Mom received a call from an unknown number demanding money via Cash App. On that call, she could hear her daughter screaming and begging for her life.
Kalie was last seen
Mary Vincent & Roxanne Hayes | SOLVED
Separated by 20 years and thousands of miles, two women, Mary Vincent & Roxanne Hayes shared a tragic encounter with the same heinous monster. Their stories are a benchmark display of extraordinary courage and unimaginable horror.
ALL THE TRIGGER WARNINGS including rape, mutilation, child sexual abuse, and suicide.
Opening and closing music “Under Your Thumb” by Nom Fabrique
SOURCES
I Surviv
Joshua Graham-Caskey | MISSING - UNSOLVED
Joshua Graham-Caskey placed a 911 call on January 18th, 2024, and seemingly vanished from his life.
In this episode, we delve into the very recent and mysterious disappearance of 26-year-old Joshua Graham-Caskey. A responsible young man with a bright future, Josh vanished without a trace, leaving behind his phone, beloved cat, and a trail of unanswered questions.
From a puzzling 911 call to po
The Groene Family Massacre | SOLVED
“My intent is to harm society as much as I can, then die.”
Trigger warning: This episode contains traumatic and graphic content including the emotional, physical and sexual abuse and murder of children.
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SOURCES
Habeas
Crime Library- Gary C. King
KMTV
The Spokesman-Review
CRIMINAL
Seattle Times
KTVB (You-Tube) People Magazine Investigates Season 6, Ep. 1
Fox News T
Joan D'Alessandro | SOLVED MURDER (PART 2)
In Part 2 we will cover what came after Joan’s heinous murder. This includes Rosemarie’s relentless advocacy work, her staggering achievements as well as a deeper dive into her daughter's rapist/murderer.
**This episode features graphic descriptions of the murder and sexual assault of a child.
In 1973 seven-year old Joan D’ Alessandro headed out of her Hillsdale, New Jersey home to deliver
Joan D'Alessandro | SOLVED MURDER (PART 1)
In 1973 seven-year-old Joan D’ Alessandro headed out of her Hillsdale, New Jersey home to deliver Girl Scout cookies. Within minutes she would be enduring a horrific assault that brutally ended her short life. For the next 50 years, Joan’s Mother, Rosemarie D’ Alessandro fought tirelessly to keep her killer in prison and to keep countless other children safe.
In Part 1 of the Joan D’ Alessandro,
Marquis Martin | MURDERED
In February 2020, a Mother in Arkansas received a ransom demand for the safe return of her missing 26-year-old son, Marquis Martin. He would later be found shot in the head. Rumors and speculation did nothing to help the lackluster investigation that followed. Get ready to get mad.
If you have any tips or information about the murder of Marquis Martin, please call the Drew County Sheriff's Depart
Twilight Crooks | MURDERED
Twilight Crooks was a beaming, 15 year old Indigenous girl from Bowling Green, Kentucky with dreams of attending Harvard.
After receiving a call from an unknown person in the late hours of August 28th, 2001, she quietly walked barefoot, out of her family home, and into the night. She would never be seen alive again.
Twilight’s brutally murdered body was found 13 days later, discarded in a remote r
JANET MARCH | THE HUSBAND DID IT (PART 2)
Part 2 will conclude the very deep dive into the senseless murder of Janet March.
Just because you know who did it- that doesn’t make the story any less bewildering, complicated or tragic. Janet March was a beautiful artist and mother of 2 small children. She vanished from her Nashville home on August 15th, 1996.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence- help is available. T
Janet March | THE HUSBAND DID IT (PART 1)
Just because you know who did it- that doesn’t make the story any less bewildering, complicated or tragic. Janet March was a beautiful artist and mother of 2 small children. She vanished from her Nashville home on August 15th, 1996. This will be a deep dive.
TW for very brief mention of suicide at around the 8 minute mark
SOURCES
A Good Thing Gone Bad | News | nashvillescene.com
Jaclyn Dowaliby - SOLVED | UNSOLVED
When you hear or think about the phrase “every parent's worst nightmare” you may think it can’t get any worse. But it can - and it does. Jaclyn Dowaliby was just 7 years old when she vanished from her home in Midlothian, Illinois in 1988- years before the more well known JonBenét Ramsey case.
This is a TC podcast, please decide for yourself if this content is healthy for you right now.
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True Crime BFF is a weekly podcast hosted by me, your TC BFF. Each week I will take you through a well-researched, deep-dive into a horrific story. The kind you just can’t seem to get enough of-because- let’s admit it, there’s something a bit off about us both, isn’t there?
Like all BFF’s, we will cry, we will laugh and we will definitely rage but we will always make sure to honor and create aware
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