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Hot on the Case with Breanna Heim is a true crime podcast that shines a light on unsolved mysteries and the fight for justice. Hosted by Breanna, each episode takes you on a gripping journey through mysterious disappearances, unsolved murders, and overlooked crimes. Whether it's diving into cold cases, highlighting the work of families fighting for answers, or exploring new developments, Breanna is always "Hot on the Case" working to ensure these stories are never forgotten. Tune in every week for a fresh perspective & a community committed to justice, one cast at a time
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In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case travels back to Valentine’s Day weekend 1971, when teenagers Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane were brutally murdered in an unsolved double homicide that still haunts investigators decades later. To submit a tip about this case go to: https://www.ocsonc.com/contact/submit-a-tip
In this weeks investigation Hot On The Case opens the case file on the chilling disappearance of Lena Chapin and Gary McCullough. Two members of the same family vanished years apart, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a mystery that only deepened with time. At the center of the case is a haunting recorded confession that raised more questions than it answered, blurring the line between truth, fear, and manipulation. Featured on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries, this case remains one of the most unsettling family disappearance stories, with crucial details still shrouded in uncertainty.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Aprés Nail. They partnered with Liquid Death to create their first ever Press On Collection!In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case opens the case file on New York City in the 1970s. A city on edge, gripped by fear, and terrorized by a killer who would become known as the Son of Sam. For decades, the man blamed for the crimes has remained in custody… case closed. But newly examined evidence, overlooked connections, and unsettling inconsistencies suggest he may not have been the mastermind at all, but a fall guy… a small pawn in a much larger and darker game.
In this weeks investigation Hot On The Case travels to Boise Idaho in 2011, where affairs and cheating quietly unraveled two married couples, Ashlee and Emmett Corrigan, and Kandi and Rob Hall. What began as secret relationships quickly spiraled into betrayal, jealousy, and mounting tension that no one could control. By the end of the affair, one of these four would be dead, and another would be behind bars for murder.
In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is transported back to the midst of the Satanic Panic, where fear and hysteria shaped one of America’s most controversial death row cases. At just sixteen years old, Sean Sellers admitted to killing three people and became the first and only person under seventeen to be sentenced to death in the modern era. This episode explores how panic, belief, and justice intersected in a case that still divides the nation.
In the first episode of 2026, Hot On The Case investigates the bizarre disappearance & death of Joshua Maddux, a case that has left online sleuths baffled for over a decade. Found inside a chimney under circumstances that were officially ruled accidental, the details of Joshua’s death are anything but simple. Strange inconsistencies, suspicious clues, & the possibility of a connection to a serial killer still at large.
In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case deep dives into the case of Paula Sims. The mother who committed unthinkable crimes because she wanted only sons.Thank you to everyone for all the support this year!
In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case goes back to Christmas Eve 2008. The night a man dressed as Santa Claus carried out a brutal attack at a holiday gathering in Covina, California, turning a night of celebration into unimaginable horror. This is the Covina Christmas Eve Massacre.
In this episode of Hot On The Case we travel to the most northern of United States, the chilly frontier of Alaska, where we uncover the disturbing crimes of serial killer Robert Hansen, a quiet family man and local baker whose unassuming life masked a horrifying secret. For more than a decade Hansen preyed on vulnerable young women in Anchorage, luring them with promises of money or safety before kidnapping them and flying them deep into the Alaskan wilderness. There, he unleashed a terrifying and sadistic ritual, hunting his victims through the remote forests like game. His reign of terror left investigators piecing together a trail of disappearances and fear until one survivor’s escape finally exposed the predator hiding in plain sight.
In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case dives into the infamous case of Debra Lafave.A name that once dominated headlines and the media circuit, her story has sparked outrage and controversy for decades. This episode unpacks how a married middle school teacher became entangled in an illegal relationship with an 8th grade student & how the phrase “too pretty for prison” became forever tied to her case.We break down the legal twists, the public reaction, and the unsettling double standards that often arise when gender comes into play in discussions of victims and predators
In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we dive into why 'The Carman Family Deaths' is one of the most chilling and tangled cases in recent true crime history. What begins as a tragic family mystery quickly unravels into a story filled with suspicious behavior, inheritance drama, and unanswered questions. In this episode we'll do a deep dive on the case, discuss the recent popular documentary covering it, and touch on all the details the doc missed.
In this week's investigation Hot on the Case travels back to the 1970s in the quiet village of Amityville New York. After six members of a family were killed inside their home questions began to emerge about the forces that led to this massacre being committed. When another family moved in a year later and reported a bizarre haunting many people came to believe this was the most haunted house in America…But is it really haunted or could it possibly all be a hoax? In this episode we explore the events surrounding the murders the chilling claims of paranormal activity and why skeptics and believers continue to debate the truth decades later.
In this week's episode, we go overseas, where in the summer of 2014 a man mysteriously vanished after exhibiting a bizarre change in behavior while on vacation. Captured on CCTV footage, this remains one of the most talked about missing persons cases on the internet.If you have any information about the disappearance of Lars Mittank please contact either of the following: Investigative Agency +49 151 61378673 (tel:+4915161378673), Germany Police 110 (tel:110) or email findet_lars@web.de
Welcome back to Hot On The Case, in this week’s investigation we dive into the shocking case of Alexis Avila, the New Mexico teen caught on camera throwing her newborn into a dumpster. The baby was found hours later by chance when people heard faint cries coming from a trash bag and rushed him to safety. The case sparked national outrage and renewed conversations about safe haven laws, teen pregnancy, and how moments of desperation can lead to unthinkable choices.Thank you so much for watching!
Pig farmer Susan Monica lived a quiet life on a remote property in a small town in rural Oregon. What investigators eventually uncovered there shocked even the most seasoned professionals. The horrors found on her pig farm raised unsettling questions about what can happen far from the public eye. After hearing this story, will you ever look at pigs the same again or trust the meat you eat?Thank you so much for watching Hot On The Case!
"The Devil in Bellaire"Nathan Brooks was a shy, quiet, and religious teenager who never caused trouble until the fall of 1995. His shocking crimes shattered the innocence of his small town, turning neighbors against each other and leaving kids afraid of their own friends. The mayor even canceled Halloween, and to this day, many in Bellaire believe something supernatural drove the once gentle boy to become a sinister killerThank you so much for watching this week's episode of Hot On The Case!
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HEIM at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/heimThis week’s investigation takes Hot On The Case to Australia, where one of the country’s most chilling and methodical predators once prowled the suburbs of Melbourne. Known only as “Mr. Cruel,” this faceless figure struck with precision and patience—breaking into homes, abducting young girls, and vanishing without a trace. He was careful, calculated, and terrifyingly intelligent, leaving behind almost no physical evidence and orchestrating his crimes with a level of planning that suggested he knew exactly how to avoid capture.Despite an intense manhunt and decades of investigation, Mr. Cruel has never been identified. His crimes weren’t impulsive… they were controlled, deliberate, and designed to torment both his victims and the investigators chasing his shadow. To this day, his identity remains one of Australia’s darkest mysteries, a reminder that some monsters hide in plain sight, waiting, watching, and walking among us undetected.
In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is going back to Halloween 2010. Across town, families were hanging decorations, carving pumpkins, and filling bowls with candy, ready to welcome eager trick-or-treaters. It was supposed to be a night of fun and laughter, the kind of night filled with costumes, flashing porch lights, and the smell of autumn in the air. But inside one quiet home, there were no tricks and there were no treats. Instead, a family had been brutally massacred in their sleep. This is the Halloween Liske Family Murders
Go to https://surfshark.com/heim or use code HEIM at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!In this weeks episode of Hot On The Case we investigate the Dracula Killer, the Vampire of Sacramento. Richard Chase was one of the most disturbing figures in true crime history, leaving a trail of fear across California in the late nineteen seventies. Known for his obsession with blood and the gruesome nature of his crimes, Chase’s life was marked by severe mental illness, paranoia, and a descent into darkness that shocked the nation.
In this week’s investigation on Hot On The Case, we’re looking into the chilling murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case that has since been tied to the infamous “Scream Killers.” In a quiet Idaho town, two disturbed teenage boys found each other in high school, bonding over their obsession with horror movies. Fueled by a dangerous fantasy, they decided to create their own “real life scary movie,” with one horrifying twist…. their 16 year old friend Cassie would become the victim.What began as an ordinary night of house-sitting quickly turned into a nightmare. The boys stalked Cassie, documented their twisted plan on video, and brutally took her life, forever shocking their community. In this episode, we’ll break down the disturbing events leading up to the murder, the killers’ obsession with the Scream franchise, and how their own words would ultimately lead to their downfall.
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I Wish you put out more than one episode a week—I really enjoy your podcast! You do an awesome job 🤗 You and Annie Elise are my top two favorites. I grew up on Cape Cod, MA, where Christa Worthington was murdered. Christopher McCowan was convicted, but opinions are mixed. Some believe Jeremy Frazier, a kid I went to high school with, got away with it. I’d love if you could do a deep dive on this case. Thank you!