Episodes

Book Deals, Blood Feuds, and a Bullet That Changed EverythingTucker Reed was on track to be a household name, but not for the reason anyone expected. Born into a family of New York Times best-selling authors, she landed a six-figure book deal before...

Altamont 1969: When a Free Concert Became a Murder SceneThe 1969 Altamont Free Concert was supposed to be Woodstock’s cool, rebellious cousin—a free festival featuring the Rolling Stones and the so-called spirit of the times. Instead, it became a...

Hunting ‘Rat Man’: The Unbelievable Crimes of Tsutomu MiyazakiTsutomu Miyazaki wasn’t just another name on Japan’s long list of violent criminals—he was an outlier. A man who managed to blend into society while carrying out some of the most horrific...

John Crutchley: The Vampire Rapist Who Walked FreeA government contractor with top-level security clearance. A resume that included ties to the FBI, CIA, and NASA. A man who, on paper, looked like the kind of person you’d trust with national...

Right-Wing Death Squads & Radicalization: What Led to the Allen Massacre?A man dressed in black steps out of his car at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, and within seconds, chaos erupts. But this wasn’t a random act of violence—it was planned....

The Internet’s First Real-Life Horror Story: The Sharon Lopatka CaseThe internet in the ‘90s was the Wild West—chat rooms, shady deals, and absolutely zero regulations. But while most people were using their dial-up connection to argue about...

Gabriel Fernandez: How a Child Asked for Help 60 Times and Was IgnoredIn May 2013, eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez was rushed to the hospital in Palmdale, California. His mother claimed he had an accident while playing with his brother. But when...

Buried at Fox Hollow: The Disturbing Crimes of Herbert BaumeisterFor years, men were vanishing from Indianapolis, their disappearances ignored by law enforcement and dismissed as coincidence. But when a man named Tony Harris risked everything to...

Stalking and Murder in Hollywood: The Tragic Death of Sex Therapist Amie HarwickIn February 2020, Amie Harwick, a respected therapist and author, was found murdered in Hollywood, her life violently ended after years of harassment and abuse by her...

How a Mob Got Away with Murder in Truckee’s ChinatownIn the late 1800s, Truckee, California, had one of the largest Chinatowns in America. Built by the Chinese laborers who helped construct the Central Pacific Railroad, it was a thriving...

The Disappearance of Kenia Monge: How a White Van Unraveled a Killer’s TrailWhen Kenia Monge vanished after a night out in Denver, her family was left with more questions than answers. What began as a frantic search for a missing 19-year-old soon...

The Murderer Who Wanted a Race War: Dylann Roof’s Delusions ExposedA troubled childhood, a violent ideology, and a crime that left a nation in shock. In this episode, we break down the life and crimes of Dylann Roof—the warning signs everyone...

The Axe, the Alibi, and the Yellow Jeep: The Porco Family TragedyWhen Peter Porco didn’t show up for work on November 15, 2004, his colleagues knew something was wrong. What they didn’t expect was the grim discovery waiting at his Delmar, New York,...

The Axe, the Alibi, and the Yellow Jeep: The Porco Family TragedyWhen Peter Porco didn’t show up for work on November 15, 2004, his colleagues knew something was wrong. What they didn’t expect was the grim discovery waiting at his Delmar, New York,...

The Real Story Behind Boyz n the Hood’s Most Memorable VillainLloyd Avery II had the kind of Hollywood debut most aspiring actors only dream of: a breakout role in Boyz n the Hood that made him unforgettable in just two minutes of screen time. But...

The Man Who Lived in the Attic: The Denver Spider Man StoryIn the shadowy corners of Denver’s history lies a story that defies belief—a tale of desperation, hidden lives, and a man who turned an attic into his fortress of survival. This episode...

Surviving Gitchie Manitou: The Sandra Cheskey StoryWhat began as a carefree evening under the stars turned into a nightmare that would haunt Iowa forever. In 1973, five teenagers ventured into Gitchie Manitou State Preserve for a night of campfire...

The Mysterious Death of Cindy James: A Case That Defies ExplanationCindy James lived nearly a decade in fear—harassed, stalked, and assaulted by a mysterious figure who seemed determined to ruin her life. But when Cindy was found dead in 1989, tied...

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A Family Torn Apart: The Dark Secrets of Charles BrandtIn 2004, Hurricane Ivan forced Teri Helfrich and her husband, Charles Brandt, to seek shelter at a family member’s home in Orlando. But the storm outside paled in comparison to the darkness that...

The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper: How Police Missed Peter SutcliffeFor five years, Peter Sutcliffe—better known as the Yorkshire Ripper—terrorized the UK, leaving behind a trail of brutal murders and a nation living in fear. But Sutcliffe’s story...

Vampires Among Us: The Ritual Murder That Shocked GermanyIn the 1990s, Daniel and Manuela Ruda weren’t your typical gothic couple. With a shared passion for Satanic rituals, blood-drinking, and a lifestyle pulled from a vampire’s dream (or...

Ed Gein and the Farm of Horrors: A True Crime Case That Redefined HorrorIf you ever thought your mom was a little too controlling, let me introduce you to Augusta Gein… Bible-thumper, moral enforcer, and all-around terror in a housecoat. Her son Ed...

The Calculated Killer: Joel Michael Guy Jr. and the Thanksgiving MurdersDissecting the twisted case of Joel Michael Guy Jr., a man who meticulously planned the brutal murders of his parents just days after Thanksgiving in 2016. This isn’t your...