Criminal Archives

In 2017, an experienced detective was found dead on a remote farm in Florida. Despite years of working as a police officer and private investigator, she couldn’t see the danger that lurked right beside her. The case had a huge impact on the country, mainly because all the suspects were people deeply close to her. Her ex-husband, new girlfriend, coworkers and even some friends. For the police, everyone had at least a motive to commit such an atrocity, however, the case is even more shocking because it shows what people are capable of doing for money. Only one of these suited suspects carried out the crime and the police did a practically exemplary job in managing to identify the person responsible. Today's case will talk about the mysterious murder of Taylor Wright.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all seen a movie or series that portrays the day-to-day life of an American High School. The hallways filled with cliques, the familiar characters shaped by stereotypes, the cocky jocks and heartthrobs of the sports team, the brainy science nerds, the misfits trying to find their place, and of course the rich, popular girls who seem to have it all. Beautiful, self-confident, super popular, they rarely go unnoticed. They inspire admiration, attract attention and exert influence, making many girls want to be like them. However, sometimes they can also have a dark side. A certain sadistic pleasure or thirst for power that feeds on humiliation and manipulation.  The story we’re about to tell takes that “mean girl” archetype to a chilling extreme, where pure malice hides behind the mask of friendship, and where loyalty is twisted into betrayal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/Today's case happened in December 2020, the disappearance of a young college student named Jason, which involves a range of mysteries that gained a lot of attention. The young man was involved in a car accident during the early hours of the morning and after that everything indicates that he left the vehicle, literally leaving a trail of clues with every step. Lined up on the road were items of clothing: sandals, a shirt, shorts, socks, and even his underwear. It looked as if Jason had been walking away, undressing as he went, in near freezing temperatures. And then, he was gone. Although the disappearance occurred in December 2020, it wasn’t until January 2022 that police released new evidence, along with theories that hit the family hard, suggesting conclusions they weren’t prepared to hear.  Today you will learn about the bizarre case of Jason Landry's disappearance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/Today's case tells the chilling story of Linda Brown, a teenager who fell in love with a man ten years her senior. Believing he could provide a better life for her daughter, Linda’s mother emancipated her, trusting that David would offer stability and opportunity. Years later, they married. He  built a successful business, transformed their lives, and together, they had a daughter. But, less than a year after her birth, Linda was found lifeless in her own bed and her stepdaughter, David's first daughter, confessed to the crime. However, what seemed to be the resolution of a case was the beginning of an investigation that involved manipulation, adultery, pedophilia and incest. Today, you will hear the story of Linda Marie Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's case delves into a notorious serial killer and his accomplices who terrorized Belgium in the 1990s, a chilling story of unspeakable crimes that rank among the most horrific in the nation’s history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One morning in February 2017, Bob Arthur received the call no parent wants to get. His son, Shawn was found dead in his own apartment after consuming a significant amount of alcohol and drugs. However, something about the story didn’t sit right with the victim's family. On the one hand, they claimed that the case was a crime, on the other, the police ruled it an accidental overdose. Caught in this unsettling contradiction, the family hired a private investigator to uncover the truth. In today's case you will learn the story of Shawn Arthur. A case with three explanations. Was it an accidental overdose, a deliberate crime, or an accidental crime?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an ideal world, family is a source of safety, warmth and love. The presence or absence of a strong family structure often shapes our personalities in profound ways. Today, you’ll hear a highly controversial case, the story of Crystal Howell. At just 17 years old, only weeks after her father’s sudden death, she showed deeply unsettling behavior, throwing a wild party for over 50 people, complete with drugs and even pole dancing. But the most disturbing part? While the celebration unfolded, her father’s body was rotting next to the house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology has undoubtedly become one of the greatest tools of our time. But in the wrong hands, it can also become a weapon, especially in the digital age where predators hide behind screens, often unnoticed. A simple smartphone, meant for communication and convenience, can turn into a trap when used with malicious intent. Today's case is a reminder of how vulnerable young people are when using their smartphones. Often a simple exchange of messages hides dirty intentions and, most of the time, parents have no idea of the risks their children are exposed to. This is the tragic story of Justin Bloxom, a bright 12 year old boy who was lured into a deadly trap through his own cell phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's case takes us to Scotland, where a devastating crime unfolded in 2021. On the night of November 26th, an orphan girl named Amber Gibson, left her care facility to visit her older brother Connor Gibson in another foster home, however, she never came back. Her body was found just two days later in a local park. The autopsy revealed several bruises, in addition to DNA samples from 2 different men in around forty parts of her body. But the most disturbing part? I guarantee you will be "shocked", because you won’t believe who the police discovered, as the people responsible for this horrific crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case that I am going to present today happened last year: in June 2023, and had the last trial hearing in August 2nd, 2024. A case that captured global attention, with a lot of repercussion in the media and a widespread discussion on social networks. Videos and opinions flooded the internet making it a topic of significant public interest around the world. Today I will talk about Chad Doerman, the man who horrified a nation after tragically executing his three children in Cold Blood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April 2023, a dream wedding took place on a beautiful beach in South Carolina, United States. But just hours after saying, “I do”, tragedy struck. Samantha, still dressed as a bride, lost her life after a crime occurred. Today you will learn about the tragic end of Samantha and Aric Hutchinson's marriage, a union that lasted less than six hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 6th 2022, the emergency services of the state of Michigan in the United States, received a distress call from a boy named Paul, reporting that his fifteen year old brother was unconscious. The boy had autism and ADHD and required extra care and attention from his family. Unfortunately, when the paramedics arrived at the scene, the boy had already passed away. The subsequent autopsy revealed startling information. So much so, that during court hearings, his own mother vomited in court after seeing the photos of her son's condition. But the question was, who was responsible for his death. This is the story of Timothy FergusonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/In July 2019, a 4 year old girl named Paislee vanished without a trace. On that particular day, court officials arrived at her home to remove her from the custody of her biological parents, who had their paternal rights taken away by the court. She was supposed to be placed with her new legal guardians. However, no one was there. Paislee and her parents had disappeared, but days later the father reappeared claiming that his wife and daughter had run away, and that he had tried to find them with no success. A very poorly told story. Mother and daughter remained missing for years, until in 2022 they were found, in a place where no one could have imagined. The discovery led to the arrest of three people, including Paislee’s own father and this raised a difficult question. Were they criminals, or just desperate parents who didn't want to lose custody of their daughter? Today you will learn about the case of Paislee Shultis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/Throughout the last episodes of Serial Killers that have already been presented here on the channel, we can see that there is a Modus Operandi in all of them, (except Israel Keyes). I've already brought some cases here on the channel such as Barbie & Ken, Jeffrey Dahmer, Cody Legebokoff, Alexander Pituskin, and the most recent BTK. In all these cases we discovered that there is a considerable amount of time between their actions. However, in today's case, despite this Serial Killer having committed his first fatal crime in 2015, in 2016, he claimed practically one new victim per month and all of them inside a house that became known as The House of Horrors. April, June, August and September, there wasn't another one in September because the victim managed to escape and brought the gruesome activities of the  Serial Killer Shawn Grate to the authorities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Young American, Natalee Holloway had her whole life ahead of her, a promising career as a doctor and dreams waiting to unfold. However, she disappeared in 2005 without leaving a trace during a graduation trip to Aruba,  in the Caribbean. What promised to be a memorable outing with her colleagues turned into a mysterious police case. Coincidence or not, the last place Natalee was seen, Carlos’n Charlies, was also linked to the 1998 disappearance of Amy Bradley, another American tourist who was invited to Aruba. Amy’s case, which I’ve covered here before, has led many to speculate about a possible connection between the two disappearances, particularly involving human trafficking. 📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ In 2017, a young woman named Chloe Ayling was kidnapped while abroad. Yet, just six days later, she calmly walked into a consulate, claiming she had been released. This bizarre kidnapping case quickly garnered national attention, and with each step of the investigation, the mystery only deepened. In today's episode, we'll delve into the intricate details of this case, and I urge you to pay close attention because, in the end, I want to know your thoughts. What really happened to Chloe Ayling?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/In 2011, a girl named Bethany Decker stopped answering calls and responding to messages from friends for a few days. Then, one day, a friend saw Bethany's Facebook profile was online and managed to get a response from her. However, the way Bethany answered questions seemed off and strange. Furthermore, she didn't know things she should have easily known the answer to. In fact, it became clear that someone was impersonating her online to cover up a heinous crime. This case, which took over a decade to resolve, finally saw justice in 2023 when the perpetrator was sentenced. The sentence sparked outrage among Bethany's friends and family, who had been seeking answers for so long. Today, we delve into the tragic story of Bethany Decker's disappearance and death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/Today, you'll discover the incredible story of a girl who survived an unimaginable attack by someone no one suspected capable of such violence. She spent 30 hours in the rain, cold, and suffering from broken bones, but today she is alive to share her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/In 2009, one of the most notorious kidnappings in the nation took place in Canada, as this case involved a series of clues that each time pointed to a new suspect. The atmosphere during the investigation was so intense that even the missing girl's parents had a live argument, in front of several television cameras across the country. Today, you will learn about the disturbing case of the kidnapping and murder of Tori Stafford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📱 Notification of new cases on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/criminalarchives/ Having a good relationship with neighbors is fundamental to wellbeing. It may seem strange to some to wave or say hi, but small gestures can make a difference in social interactions. Unfortunately, not every neighborhood is made up of good neighbors. Perhaps isolating yourself and not having contact with anyone may even be a good option, but when a neighbor takes pleasure in causing trouble, and disturbing the peace of the neighborhood, especially with the aim of recording and posting it all on social media for likes and followers, only the worst can happen. This story is one of the most controversial cases I've ever shared on this channel, and I'm certain it will divide opinions. However, it serves as a perfect example of why we cannot take the law into our own hands. So, get ready, because today’s case is about Zachary Latham, an 18 year old young man, whose insatiable desire for more followers led him to take the life of one of his neighbors, all the while recording and posting everything on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.