Criminal

What happens when a beautiful love story turns into a terrible tragedy? Ekaterina Bulova, a young Russian woman, married Walter Balman, a German man she met on vacation. But behind the glitz and glamor of their wedding is conflict, violence, and control. After years of suffering, Catherine suddenly and mysteriously disappears. 25 days later, a gruesome discovery in the Weser river shakes the whole of Germany and Russia. This is a true story of obsession, domestic violence and an investigation involving two countries.

We discuss the disappearance case of Pittsburgh University student Sudiksha Konanki, who went missing in the Dominican Republic.

Steven Farrow was known as a hate-filled drifter, but few know the dark story behind his actions that shook Western England. From a childhood marked by violence to the brutal murders of a retired teacher and a priest, this podcast delves deep into Steven Farrow’s terrifying transformation into a feared killer. Was his past to blame, or was there a deeper darkness within?

We explore the tragic case that shook Colorado and the American justice system — the dark tale of Gary Lee Davis and Becky Finchum Davis. Through manipulation and violence, they abducted and took the life of Virginia May, a mother of two who was well-known and loved in her community. How did this couple plan their crime? And how did their cruel journey come to an end?

"Mind Over Murder" podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley meet with former FBI Profiler (and producer and writer) Jim Clemente to discuss the parole process for the 3 men convicted in the mass kidnapping of 26 elementary school students and their bus driver in rural Chowchilla, California. The crime, the largest mass kidnapping in United States history, shocked the nation in 1976. Should the 3 kidnappers have served longer? How was the trauma of the 26 young victims taken into account, if at all? We also catch up on all of Kim's projects as a writer and producer.

This is the story of a family that seemed perfect but hid a terrifying secret. Abril Perez and her husband, Juan Carlos — a wealthy and respected couple — but behind their luxury, there was abuse and deadly crime. Join us as we uncover the shocking truth that shook everything

We continue their discussion of the multiple failures leading to the murder of Sandra Birchmore.

In the eyes of the residents of Silver Lakes, California, Robert Limon was a man who lived a near-perfect life - a beautiful wife, an ideal household, and two proud children. But underneath it all lies a dark secret that eventually comes to light, shaking everyone to their core.

In this episode, we dive into the dark story of Nicole Nachtman, a seemingly ordinary college student who harbors deep inner wounds from a complicated relationship with her authoritarian mother. Through court recordings, witness testimonies, and psychological analysis, we try to understand how psychological stress and childhood trauma can push someone to the brink. Was this a case of coldly planned murder, or the result of an untreated mental disorder? Find out in this shocking true story.

We Discusses Multiple failures lead to Investigation Sandra Birchmore’s terrible murder.

“Who are you and what have you done with my wife?” It's the kind of rhetorical question asked in jest, expressing pleasant surprise when someone has a change in behavior or attitude.But what if this wasn’t a rhetorical question? What if someone believed their spouse had actually been replaced by someone else? An imposter. A lookalike.Suddenly “Who are you and what have you done with my wife” takes on a much darker, and more sinister tone.

Two people are dead after a student opened fire at Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday afternoon. Initially, six people were hospitalized after being injured in a shooting at Florida State University (FSU) Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed to The Associated Press. Since the inital reports, two people have died from their injuries. TPD said the victims were not students at FSU.In a news conference with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), 22-year-old student Phoenix Ikner was identified as the gunman. Police said he was neutralized and apprehended. The FSU Alert page posted at 3:20 p.m., stating that law enforcement has "neutralized the threat." The notice comes after one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, a spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said, and other patients were in serious condition. An office employee for the Leon County Medical Examiner’s office declined to release information on whether any deaths had been reported to their office at this time, noting that the investigation is still ongoing.

For some, it may be hard to believe there are still places that exist in the world where people don't give a second thought to leaving their doors unlocked. Small, safe, secure communities where the possibility of crime is the farthest thing from anyone's mind.20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts lived in such a place - the tight-knit farm community of Brooklyn, Iowa. But on a cool evening in the summer of July 2018, that was all about to change.

On November 21, 1987 in Holland Michigan, newlywed couple Rick and Gail Brink had just returned to their peaceful country home on Ransom road after attending another couple's wedding reception. Although the house was still a work in progress, Rick and Gail were hoping to finally create lifelong memories there. Tragically, it was a future they would never share.

In August 1990, Gainesville, Florida, normally buzzing with freshman excitement, turned into a city filled with fear. Thousands of University of Florida students returned for the start of a new semester, full of hope for classes, friendships, and football games. But beneath the excitement, a killer lurked, watching students through their bedroom windows at night, waiting for the right moment to strike.

We discuss this huge breaking story about a young man and his detailed plot to kill a CEO in broad daylight, The assassination has raised questions about executive security and prompted a renewed focus on protecting executives.

In the summer of 2004, in the quiet, humid coastal town of Raymond, Washington, a man was forced to remove a body from the family refrigerator. He struggled under the weight and still couldn't understand how his wife could have put the body there.

A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from. grace ultimately ended in the most shocking and unpredictable tragedy, With the person who loved and supported him in his darkest time brutally murdered.

Connie Dadkhah lived alone in her Rancho Penasquitos condo and had neighbors who cared about her. When they saw an angry man pounding on her front door, tampering with her electrical box, breaking into her balcony window and heard what sounded like a violent fight, they placed 12 calls to 911. It took the police over two hours to respond...and when they did, you will not believe what happened

In May 2017, Brad McGarry was found dead in his home with a gunshot wound to the head. Initially, police suspected it was a robbery, but there were no signs of forced entry or missing items. So, if it wasn't a robbery, who killed Brad? And what was the motive behind this murder?