Someone Knows: True Crime, Unsolved Cases & the Search for Truth
Someone Knows is a true crime podcast hosted by Kristen Cameron that focuses on unsolved mysteries and cold cases. Each episode explores the hidden narratives behind disappearances, missing persons, and forensic breakthroughs. The show centers the families and loved ones still waiting for answers, treating victims as more than statistics. It also examines systemic failures, community resilience, and the emotional toll of unresolved cases. Through interviews and archival evidence, it searches for truth and closure in stories that remain open.
Episodes
The Somerton Man: A Cold Case Mystery in Adelaide | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dives deep into the Somerton Man mystery, one of Australia’s most enduring cold cases. Discovered dead on Somerton Park beach in Adelaide in December 1948, the unidentified man was found in an unnatural pose with no identification, sparking decades of speculation about espionage, poison, and secret codes. This episode explores the eerie detail
The Winter Hill Gang: How Bulger Hid in Plain Sight | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dissects the rise and fall of the Winter Hill Gang, one of Boston’s most notorious organized crime families. This true crime deep dive explores how James 'Whitey' Bulger and Stephen Flemmi operated in plain sight, leveraging their connections with the FBI to eliminate rivals while committing heinous crimes. The narrative traces the gang's orig
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Unsolved Mystery of Hagley Wood | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the chilling and enduring mystery of 'Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?', one of Britain's most famous unsolved true crime cases. The story begins on April 18th, 1943, when four boys trespassing on Lord Cobham’s estate in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, discover a human skull hidden inside a hollow wych elm tree. Initially terrified of bein
The Myth of the Dead Beatle: Truth Behind the Rumor | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the enduring 'Paul is Dead' conspiracy theory, examining how a baseless rumor about the death of Paul McCartney took hold in late 1969 and captivated millions. This true crime deep dive moves beyond typical mystery formats to investigate a psychological phenomenon: collective hallucination and the power of rumor to erase reality. The
The Quiet Beat: Remembering Charlie Watts | Someone Knows
This episode of Someone Knows offers a poignant tribute to Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer for The Rolling Stones, exploring his life, career, and enduring legacy following his death in August 2021. Hosted by Kristen Cameron, this narrative moves beyond standard true crime tropes to examine the 'mystery of absence' left by a man who provided the steady heartbeat for one of rock history's most
The Man Who Hid in Plain Sight: The Ted Bundy Case | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the chilling case of Ted Bundy, one of America’s most notorious serial killers. This deep dive examines how Bundy hid in plain sight, using his charm and intelligence to manipulate victims who trusted him. The narrative begins with the dark secrets of his early life, including the deception surrounding his birth and the abusive enviro
The Fire That Hid the Truth: Belle Gunness | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron unravels the chilling true crime case of Belle Gunness, known as the 'Blonde Beast,' one of history's most prolific female serial killers. This deep dive explores how Belle manipulated early 20th-century social norms, using personal ads to lure victims—husbands, farmhands, and servants—to her Indiana pig farm, where they vanished into the ashe
The Ghost Ship of Malacca: Ourang Medan's Silent Cry | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron investigates the haunting legend of the SS Ourang Medan, often referred to as the 'Ghost Ship of Malacca.' This true crime and maritime mystery explores one of history’s most chilling unsolved cases: a ship found drifting with its entire crew dead, faces frozen in absolute terror, mouths agape, and eyes wide open. The narrative dissects the co
Hinterkaifeck: The Killer Who Stayed for Three Days | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dissects the Hinterkaifeck murders, one of Germany’s most chilling and unsolved true crime cases. Set in the isolated Bavarian farmstead of Hinterkaifeck in March 1922, the story begins not with the deaths, but with weeks of eerie premonitions: strange footprints in the snow leading to a broken lock but never leaving, a missing newspaper, and
The Real Estate Heir's Silence: Robert Durst Case | Someone Knows
This episode of Someone Knows delves into the chilling and complex true crime case of Robert Durst, the real estate heir whose life was defined by silence, secrecy, and a series of unsolved murders. Hosted by Kristen Cameron, this narrative explores how Durst evaded justice for decades through assumed identities, legal loopholes, and sheer audacity, only to be undone by his own careless words. The
The Ghost Ship of Malacca: Ourang Medan's Silent Cry | Someone Knows
Dive into the chilling mystery of the Ourang Medan, the ghost ship that vanished from history with its entire crew frozen in expressions of ultimate terror. In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dissects the haunting legend of a vessel found drifting in the South China Sea or Straits of Malacca, its decks littered with corpses staring skyward, mouths agape, and eyes burned out by
The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run: A Forgotten Nightmare | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the harrowing and unsolved case of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, a serial killer who operated in Cleveland, Ohio, during the Great Depression. This true crime deep dive examines how systemic poverty, social indifference, and the marginalization of the working poor created an environment where victims—mostly drifters and homeless i
The Catcher in the Rye: The Night John Lennon Died | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delivers a tense-cinematic deep dive into the tragic night John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980. This true crime narrative explores the chilling premeditation of Mark David Chapman, detailing his months of surveillance outside The Dakota in Manhattan and his psychological unraveling that led to the murder of the iconic musician. Fo
The Drummer Who Outlived Death: Ringo Starr's Near-Misses | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the extraordinary survival story of Ringo Starr, revealing how the legendary drummer overcame near-fatal childhood illnesses to become one of music's most enduring icons. This is not a traditional true crime mystery involving violence or unsolved murders; rather, it is a deep dive into the biological and social battles Richard Starkey
The Somerton Man: A Cold War Mystery That Still Haunts Adelaide | Someone Knows
The Somerton Man case is one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in true crime history, centered on a unidentified man found dead on an Adelaide beach in 1948. This episode explores the chilling details of his discovery: perfectly dressed, with crossed feet and a half-smoked cigarette, carrying a scrap of paper inscribed with the Persian phrase 'Tamám shud,' meaning 'It is over.' Host Kristen
The Man Who Outran Justice: The Tragic Rise and Fall of John Dillinger | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the complex and tragic life of John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era bank robber who became a national legend. This true crime deep dive moves beyond the sensational headlines to examine the psychological and socioeconomic factors that shaped Dillinger’s rise from a troubled youth in Indiana to America’s most wanted fugitive. Th
The Ring, The Voice, And The Silence: Robert Durst's End | Someone Knows
In this episode of 'Someone Knows,' host Kristen Cameron dissects the chilling final chapter of Robert Durst’s life, exploring how a slip of the tongue during an HBO interview led to his downfall. This true crime deep dive examines the complex dynamics of the Durst family dynasty, the mysterious disappearance of Kathleen McCormack, and the murder of Susan Berman. The narrative traces Durst’s journ
The Silence of the Pacific: Amelia Earhart’s Last Flight | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the enduring mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance during her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe. This true crime and historical deep dive examines the final flight over the Pacific Ocean, analyzing the timeline from takeoff in Lae, New Guinea, to the last radio transmission near Howland Island. The narrative moves beyond si
The Jazz Letter: The Axeman of New Orleans Mystery | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron investigates the chilling mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans, an unidentified serial killer who terrorized the city between 1918 and 1919. This true crime deep dive explores a series of brutal axe attacks targeting Italian immigrant families, focusing on the victims Joseph Maggio, Catherine Maggio, Louis Besumer, and Harriet Lowe. The narrat
The Night the Akita Barked: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delves into the harrowing true crime case of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, whose lives were tragically cut short on June 12, 1994, in Brentwood, Los Angeles. This narrative goes beyond the sensational headlines of the 'Trial of the Century' to focus on the human stories behind the victims: Nicole’s struggle with domestic abuse and stal
The Architect of Deceit: Unmasking H.H. Holmes | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the chilling true crime case of H.H. Holmes, widely regarded as America's first serial killer. The narrative dissects the life of Herman Webster Mudgett, tracing his origins from a traumatic childhood in New Hampshire to his rise as a deceptive architect of death in Chicago. This is not just a recounting of murders, but an analysis of
The Jazz Letter: The Axeman of New Orleans Mystery | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron unravels the chilling mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans, a serial killer who terrorized the city between 1918 and 1919. This true crime deep dive explores one of America’s most bizarre unsolved cases, where the attacker targeted Italian and Jewish immigrants with axes and razors but famously spared homes playing jazz music. The narrative ex
The Ladder, The Note, And The Boy Who Never Came Home | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delves into the harrowing and historic abduction of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the twenty-month-old son of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh. On March 1, 1932, the baby was taken from his crib in East Amwell, New Jersey, leaving behind a crude ransom note and a homemade wooden ladder. This true crime narrative explores the 'crime of the century,' ex
The House on Norwood Park: John Wayne Gacy's Secret | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delves into the chilling true crime case of John Wayne Gacy, known infamously as the 'Killer Clown.' This narrative explores the dark reality behind the colorful facade of Pogo the Clown, examining how Gacy lived a double life in Norwood Park Township, Illinois, during the early 1970s. The episode is essential listening for true crime enthusia
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Hollow Tree Mystery | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delves into the chilling and enduring mystery of 'Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?', one of Britain's most famous unsolved true crime cases. Set against the backdrop of World War II in April 1943, four boys climbing a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, discover a human skull hidden within the hollow trunk. This discovery launches a de
The Day The World Thought He Died: Paul McCartney's Dead Conspiracy | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dissects the legendary 'Paul is Dead' conspiracy theory, exploring how a collective hallucination in late 1969 convinced millions that Paul McCartney had died and been replaced by a look-alike. This true crime and mystery deep-dive examines the cultural anxiety of the late 1960s, where trust in institutions was crumbling, allowing urban legend
The Ladder, The Note, And The Man Who Couldn't Escape | Someone Knows
This episode of Someone Knows examines the enduring mystery and legal controversies surrounding the 1932 abduction of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., widely known as the Crime of the Century. Hosted by Kristen Cameron, this narrative dissects the meticulous investigative work that led to the arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, focusing on the pivotal role of NYPD officer James J. Finn and his track
The Wrong Turn That Changed The World: Sarajevo 1914 | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dissects the pivotal moment in history known as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. This true crime and historical mystery deep-dive explores how a mundane wrong turn by a driver, combined with a stalled engine, placed the Austro-Hungarian heir directly in the path of Gavrilo Princip, triggering World Wa
The Myth of the Murdered Rocker: Unpacking the Keith Richards Hoax | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dismantles the persistent and dangerous internet hoax claiming that Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was murdered. This true crime deep-dive explores why false narratives about the deaths of living celebrities gain traction, examining the psychological mechanisms behind our fascination with tragedy and the 'myth of the murdered rocker.'
The Night They Vanished: Inside the Alcatraz Escape of 1962 | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delves into the enduring mystery of the Alcatraz escape of 1962, exploring the chilling details behind Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers' attempt to break out of the world's most famous maximum-security prison. This true crime narrative examines how three inmates spent six months meticulously planning their getaway using modified spoons, va
The Isdal Woman: A Cold Case of Disguises and Death in Norway | Someone Knows
The Isdal Woman case remains one of the most enigmatic cold cases in true crime history, a chilling mystery of disguises, death, and deliberate anonymity in 1970s Norway. This episode explores how a woman was found burned in Bergen’s Ice Valley, leaving behind eight fake passports, encrypted notes, and no clear identity. Perfect for listeners fascinated by unsolved mysteries, Cold War espionage th
Wireless & Whispers: The Crippen Case That Shook London | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron unravels the chilling true crime story of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen and his lover Ethel Le Neve, a case that shocked Victorian London and redefined forensic science. Set against the foggy streets of early 20th-century Holloway, the narrative explores how Crippen’s desperate attempts to hide his wife Cora’s disappearance led to one of history’s
The Man Who Took Them: The Beaumont Children Mystery | Someone Knows
The Beaumont Children Mystery remains one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved true crime cases. On January 26, 1966, Jane (10), Arnna (7), and Grant (4) disappeared from Glenelg Beach in Adelaide after taking a bus to play. This episode details the terrifying moments their parents realized they were gone, the massive police searches that followed, and the chilling witness accounts of a stranger
The Beach Where They Vanished: The Beaumont Children Mystery | Someone Knows
The Beaumont Children Mystery remains one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved true crime cases. On January 26, 1966, nine-year-old Jane, seven-year-old Arnna, and five-year-old Grant vanished from Glenelg Beach in Adelaide without a trace. This episode reconstructs the terrifying timeline of that day, exploring how three siblings trusted a stranger—a tall, sun-tanned man in his mid-thirties—and
The Ladder, The Law, And The Carpenter Who Paid | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron dissects the harrowing and historically significant Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, one of the most famous crimes in American history. The narrative begins on March 1st, 1932, when two-year-old Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. vanished from his crib at Highfields in East Amwell, New Jersey. With his father, Charles Lindbergh, being the world’s most f
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Unsolved Mystery | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron explores the chilling and enduring mystery of 'Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?', one of Britain’s most famous unsolved true crime cases. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story begins in April 1943 when four local boys trespassing on Lord Cobham’s estate in Hagley Wood discover a human skeleton hidden inside a hollow wych elm tree.
The Real Estate Heir Who Killed Them All: Robert Durst | Someone Knows
In this episode of Someone Knows, host Kristen Cameron delves into the chilling true crime case of Robert Durst, the wealthy New York real estate heir accused of multiple murders. This narrative explores the dark intersection of inherited power, psychological deterioration, and the elusive nature of justice. The story begins with Durst’s privileged yet traumatic upbringing in the shadow of the Dur
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