Criminal

In this episode, we delve into a horrifying family murder case in Huntington Beach, California, where the body of Barbara Ann Mullenix, a 56-year-old woman obsessed with control, was found wrapped in sheets and duct tape in Newport Beach harbor in September 2006, after being identified through the serial number of her breast implant. Shocking unique facts include how her own daughter, Rachel Mullenix (19 years old), and her boyfriend Ian Allen (21 years old), were involved in the murder with repeated stab wounds indicating anger or panic, as well as their attempt to flee to Louisiana while leaving digital traces like online searches on how to dispose of a body and text messages hinting at plans to "start a new life" without their mother.In this episode, you'll learn how the prolonged family conflict between the overprotective Barbara and the rebellious Rachel led to tragedy, as well as important lessons about the dangers of emotional manipulation, the importance of early intervention in family issues, and how forensic evidence like DNA, camera footage, and search history can uncover hidden truths. This is a story about communication failures that sparked violence, reminding us to be more sensitive to signs of family tension before it's too late.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, we uncover a terrifying serial murder case in Long Island, where four women—Maurine Brainard Barnes, Melissa Bartelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costelo—were found buried symmetrically at Gilgo Beach in December 2010, after disappearing for years without serious investigation. Shocking unique facts include how the perpetrator, architect Rex Heuerman, used online platforms to target vulnerable women, leaving bodies in neat packages as if following a script, and making anonymous threatening calls to the victims' families. This discovery unfolded after a police dog found the first package, revealing a pattern overlooked for years due to the system's indifference toward women living on society's fringes.In this episode, you'll learn how an investigation delayed for more than a decade finally led to Heuerman's arrest through analysis of telecommunications data, DNA, and his online search history, as well as important lessons about the need to connect missing persons reports and listen to victims' families' voices. This is a story of systemic failures that allowed a predator to operate freely, reminding us to be more vigilant about social vulnerabilities. This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of Lori Leonard's disappearance, a 33-year-old single mother who was responsible and lived a quiet life in Titenango, New York, vanishing in May 2005 while heading out to buy baseball tickets as a surprise for her children. Unique and intriguing facts include the discovery of her body wrapped in fabric and locked inside a metal box in the Champlin Canal three months later, with microscopic traces such as fabric fibers, fingerprints, and fragments of construction gloves pointing to the perpetrator; as well as the car seat adjusted for a taller driver, indicating involvement of someone other than Lori. This case uncovers the dark past of Sean Doyle, Lori's ex-boyfriend who had previously assaulted another woman, with evidence like the key matching the box's lock, similar duct tape, and testimony from the previous victim describing patterns of control and violence that mirrored the case.In this episode, you will learn how the police reconstructed Lori's last day through phone data, eyewitness accounts, and forensic analysis that revealed a premeditated murder plan, as well as the emotional impact on the family who lost a reliable and loving figure. You will understand the dangers of toxic past relationships, the importance of recognizing signs of controlling behavior, and how strong circumstantial evidence can build a criminal case without direct witnesses. This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, we uncover two of the most brutal family murder cases in American history. The first case takes us to Thanksgiving 2017 in Virginia, where Christopher Gattis shot and killed his wife Janet, his daughter Candace, and her boyfriend Andrew. Unique evidence emerged from digital traces: Google searches about self-defense before the killings, phone GPS placing all victims in the same room at the time of the shooting, and selectively deleted security footage. The second case exposes repeat offender Gregory Green—who, after murdering his pregnant wife in 1991 and being released after 16 years in prison, carried out another massacre in 2016 against his new wife Faith Green and their four children in a brutal execution involving shootings, carbon-monoxide poisoning, and torture.In this episode, you will learn how digital evidence can dismantle claims of “self-defense,” how gunpowder residue, 911 recordings, and behavioral patterns reveal murders carefully planned in cold blood. You will also learn about the enormous risks of releasing repeat violent offenders without strict supervision, the importance of recognizing warning signs of domestic abuse, and why checking a partner’s past can ultimately save lives.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, we uncover the brutal murder of Margaret Barbara—a brilliant accountant who transformed Candor Diamonds from a small business into a billion-dollar company. But behind that success lay shocking secrets: a massive Ponzi scheme, forged invoices, fake bank loans, and a hidden affair with her coworker Jenny Sue Chin. When the FBI began investigating, Margaret was kidnapped, shot in the head, and her body dumped on a Manhattan street.The investigation revealed the real mastermind: Irwin Margulies, the greedy company owner desperate to protect his wealth. He hired hitman Donald Nash through attorney Henry Ostreicher to silence Margaret and Jenny—setting off a chain of decisions that ultimately claimed the lives of four innocent people.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, we break down the brutal 1992 murder of Sara Tokars—a mother who was shot in the head in front of her two children after uncovering the dark secrets of her husband, Fred Tokars, a well-known attorney. Shocking details emerge, including how Sara secretly hired a private investigator to prove Fred’s affair with a stripper, and her discovery of confidential documents exposing money-laundering schemes tied to nightclubs and front businesses connected to drug cartels. What first appeared to be a random carjacking completely unraveled when hitman Curtis Rower confessed that he had been hired through Eddie Lawrence, Fred’s business associate, in a chilling conspiracy to silence Sara forever.In this episode, you’ll learn how a household filled with abuse and manipulation can escalate into a murder-for-hire plot, how a criminal attorney like Fred became entangled in illegal enterprises, and why a wife who knows too much can become a lethal threat. You’ll also learn the basic money-laundering techniques carried out through legitimate businesses, the patterns of financial control in toxic relationships, and how the criminal underworld often intersects with families that appear perfectly normal on the surface.

In this episode, we dive into two of the most dramatic fugitive chases in America. The first case is Christopher Potts, a wealthy young man who drove drunk and caused a fatal crash on Interstate 275 in 2012, killing his childhood friend William Angel before fleeing to Spain. Unique details—such as how Potts managed to remove his electronic monitoring bracelet during a doctor’s visit, and his arrest at a bus station in Almería by Interpol—make this case a real study of loopholes in the legal system.The second case is David Burgert, a former member of the Project Seven militia who engaged in a shootout with Montana police in 2011 before disappearing into the wilderness. Discoveries of stockpiled food, clothing, and illegal weapons led investigators to believe that Burgert may still be alive, hiding, or connected to other extremist groups.In this episode, you’ll learn how U.S. law treats fatal DUI cases compared to armed shootouts, how fugitives like Potts can evade custody temporarily, and the survivalist techniques that allowed Burgert to remain uncaught for years. You’ll also understand the latent dangers of “ticking-time-bomb” alcoholics on the road, as well as the threats posed by armed domestic militia groups—often far more prepared, disciplined, and difficult to track.

On December 29, 2017. Two plumbers in Oshawa, Ontario make a horrifying discovery in a clogged drain—human remains. When police knock on the basement apartment door, the man who answers immediately confesses: "It's a body. The rest of her is in my freezer."Inside Adam Strong's apartment, investigators find the dismembered remains of 18-year-old Rori Hache. But that's not all. Hidden in his apartment is evidence of another murder—19-year-old Kandis Fitzpatrick, missing since 2008. For nearly a decade, a predator lived one block from a police station, killing vulnerable young women with impunity.

The murder case of hotel heir Ben Novack Jr. is one of the most shocking stories of greed, sex, and betrayal in America's wealthy elite. Found bound and beaten to death in a New York hotel in 2009—just months after his mother Bernice was also murdered—Ben’s death unraveled a dark conspiracy led by his own wife, Narcy Novack. With motives rooted in financial desperation, sexual secrets, and a prenup that left her only $65,000 in a divorce, Narcy allegedly recruited her brother Cristobal and hitman Alejandro Garcia to eliminate both mother and son. The investigation revealed disturbing layers: S&M fetishes, affairs with escorts, alleged incest accusations, and evidence captured in hotel CCTV.In this episode, you’ll learn how detectives uncovered the inheritance plot, how confessions from the killers exposed plans to murder Narcy’s own daughter, and how the power of surveillance footage and forensic timelines brought justice years later. This case exposes how wealth can mask manipulation, how family betrayal can turn fatal, and how trauma continues to haunt survivors left behind.

This episode reveals the shocking case of the murder of Marla Tabb, the wife of a pastor, in the small town of Troop, Texas, in the summer of 2002. Marla and her husband, Pastor Michael Tabb, appeared to be the ideal couple, but their facade of perfection was shattered when Michael found Marla beaten to death in their bedroom. The initial investigation focused on robbery, but a unique fact was revealed: Marla's jewelry box was not missing, suggesting a much more personal motive for the murder. In addition, Marla was known to have a bad temper and was confrontational towards the church congregation, widening the circle of suspects.However, as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered the pastor's hidden sins. Michael Tabb was an alcoholic who enjoyed binge drinking, suffered from depression, and frequently visited strip clubs and escort services. Marla's threat to expose this double life is believed to have triggered an uncontrollable rage that led Pastor Michael Tabb to beat his wife to death with a table leg. In this episode, you will learn how Marla's bloodstains found in the truck bed and Michael's shoes exposed his initially strong alibi and ended the priest's disguise.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Mike and Angela Dixiano in Anchorage, Alaska, who seemed to live a luxurious life with a big house, fancy cars, and endless parties. However, behind that perfect facade lies a dark secret: Mike, who worked as an addiction counselor, was actually a master con artist who stole millions of dollars from a vulnerable client named Sam, while Angela, a former addict and prostitute, returned to her old ways after discovering her husband's affair and his fraudulent scheme. An interesting fact is how Mike killed Angela with a baseball bat to cover up the secret, dumped her body in the Alaskan forest, and even lied to his mother-in-law that Angela had died—all to protect his stolen fortune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.In this episode, you will learn how personal secrets such as addiction, infidelity, and fraud can lead to brutal murder, as well as lessons about the dangers of trusting people who appear helpful but are actually predators. We also reveal how Mike exploited his position as a counselor to take advantage of his clients, showing that crime often hides behind noble professions.

This episode delves into the dramatic true story of Charlotte Lindstrom, a Swedish socialite, and her lover, Stephen Spellaveiro, one of Australia's biggest drug lords. Their story begins with blind love that leads to large-scale criminal operations and a double murder conspiracy.It all started when firefighters accidentally discovered Spellaveiro's clandestine $127 million ecstasy lab. With incriminating evidence—including fingerprints and DNA on Louis Vuitton shoes and gas masks—Spellaveiro was arrested. However, Charlotte's obsessive love took her to extreme lengths.

This is the story of how a six-month police investigation brought down a cocaine empire operating right in the heart of Greater Manchester. It's a tale of three men, fourteen kilograms of cocaine, and the lavish lifestyle that ultimately led to their downfall. This is the case of Keiron Leonard and his gang.

This episode examines two family murder cases that reveal how greed can destroy multiple generations at once. The first case takes us to Pendleton, South Carolina, on Halloween 2015, when four members of the Scott–Valardi family were found dead. Amy Valardi and her husband, Ross, became the primary suspects, allegedly murdering Amy’s mother, stepfather, biological grandmother, and step-grandmother for money and inheritance after years of financial pressure. With the case still awaiting trial and Amy and Ross held without bail, the mystery and motives behind the killings continue to raise the unsettling question: how far will someone go for financial gain?The second case brings us to São Paulo, Brazil, on the night before Halloween in 2002, when Suzanne von Richthofen conspired with her boyfriend, Daniel Cravinhos, and Daniel’s brother to kill her own parents. Her motive was a mix of forbidden love and a desire for wealth and independence. In this episode, you will learn how these two separate tragedies reveal the same disturbing pattern—heinous decisions driven by material desire. You will also gain insight into how investigators uncovered the motives, lies, and connections among the perpetrators, and what can be learned from cases where the killers come from within the family.This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode reveals two true stories that shook Arkansas in 2025—two different tragedies, yet both born from the darkness of the human soul. First, the Jennings Family Massacre in Bryant, where Jared Mitchell shot and killed his mother, stepfather, and sister in a shocking and brutal attack. Three young children survived to bear silent witness to their family's tragedy. Although Jared had a history of mental illness and had been forcibly hospitalized in the past, these early warnings were ignored, and the motive for the murders remains a mystery. Even more horrifying, after slaughtering his family, Jared simply sat calmly in his truck, as if nothing had happened.From Bryant, the story shifts to Devil's Den State Park, where Clinton and Kristen Brink were brutally murdered while hiking with their two daughters. The perpetrator, Andrew James Man—a schoolteacher with no criminal record—shocked everyone. DNA left at the scene eventually linked him not only to this case, but also to a series of other murders in state parks named “Devil's.” In this episode, you will learn how these two tragic cases reveal the hidden dark side of humanity: from ignored signs of mental illness to predators without motive hiding behind normal faces.This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode explores two family tragedies that shook the world of true crime: Ronald Clark O’Brien, the infamous “Candyman,” who on Halloween 1974 poisoned his own son for insurance money — a case that forever changed the way people view trick-or-treating. Even more shocking: he also gave the poisoned candy to four other children, and his phone call to the insurance company the very next morning became strong proof of his motive. From there, we shift to the 2013 Klouse Family Murders in Alberta, Canada, where a house fire revealed a brutal, premeditated killing carried out by the family’s only surviving son, Jason Klouse — complete with impossible alibis and bizarre claims of seeing his family’s ghosts.In this episode, you will discover how financial motives, greed, and deceit can destroy families that should have been safe. You’ll learn how investigators uncovered key evidence from small, overlooked details — from poisoned Pixy Stix candy to supernatural alibis used to justify murder. This episode provides a deep look into the psychology of the perpetrators, their moral collapse, and how layers of lies eventually crumble under the weight of undeniable evidence.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Two tragedies on two continents, yet they share a similar pattern: trust that turns into unimaginable violence. In 2019, Keely Bunker was found dead after being murdered by her childhood friend, Wesley Street. With over 100 wounds, an alibi that changed four times, and attempts to twist the facts with a “rough sex” defense, this case was not only horrific but also historic. Street's tactics ultimately led to changes in British law, making Keely's legacy a warning to other victims. These manipulative facts show how perpetrators can appear convincing, even while hiding their cruelty.The story continues in Kapunda, Australia, with the brutal massacre of the Row family in 2010: Andrew, Rose, and Chantel, who was pregnant, were stabbed 112 times. The horror intensifies when it is revealed that the perpetrator slept in Chantel's room after killing them, using the victim's own kitchen knife, without taking any valuables. In this episode, you will learn how patterns of extreme violence, personal grudges, and rejection can escalate into disproportionate brutality. Two cases—two perpetrators—and the same dark pattern: obsession, anger, and the desire to destroy.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Two true stories that reveal the darkest side of love and obsession. In 2011, Channon Starbucks was found dead in Deer Park, Washington, her body arranged in a humiliating manner to divert suspicion. Her ex-husband, Klay Starbucks, attempted to cover up his crime by sending messages from the victim's cell phone and deleting a 14-second recording of the 911 call. However, a small detail—DNA traces under Channon's fingernails—eventually uncovered the lie and revealed the grudge that led to the tragedy.Four years later in Canada, Robert Leming appeared to be a loving stepfather. But behind his calm demeanor lay a dark secret. After Jasmine Lovett and her daughter Aaliyah went missing, Leming's lies were gradually exposed through his behavior and forensic evidence. In this episode, you'll learn how two men who seemed “normal” turned into cold-blooded killers—and the psychological patterns linking jealousy, betrayal, and deadly obsession.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On a quiet night in September 2009, a family in Beason, Illinois—the G family—was brutally murdered in their own home. Within hours, six lives were shattered, and a young child became the sole surviving witness to the tragedy that shook the entire town. Police discovered a crime scene so gruesome it left even veteran investigators shaken, with evidence pointing to an unexpected suspect: the family’s own son-in-law, Christopher Harris. What appeared to be an ordinary domestic story turned out to hide secrets, lies, and a deadly obsession.In this episode, you will learn how a small town turned into a nightmare, how investigators uncovered small clues that revealed the true killer, and how one young child survived the most brutal night in Illinois. From harrowing testimonies to confessions behind bars, this story shows how far crime can hide behind a seemingly loving facade.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On the night of May 3, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's vacation apartment in Portugal, sparking a global search fraught with controversy. Her parents, Jerry and Kate McCann, were accused of negligence for leaving Maddie and her twins while they dined nearby—a decision that sparked public outrage. This episode will peel back the layers of the scandal: from Eddie the cadaver dog sniffing out human remains in the apartment room and the family's rental car, to Kate McCann's refusal to answer 48 specific questions from police, to alleged British diplomatic pressure that may have botched the case. Now, attention shifts to the main suspect, Christian Brückner, a convicted sex offender with a heinous history.