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true crime

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Cult Leader’s Horrific Child Abuse Inside Pyramids Exposed
CultsChild AbuseSexual Exploitation
Apr 11, 2026

Cult Leader’s Horrific Child Abuse Inside Pyramids Exposed

This episode details the rise and fall of Dwight York, a con man who amassed 10,000 followers as a self-proclaimed god, building an Egyptian-themed compound in Georgia while perpetrating widespread child sexual abuse and financial fraud.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Little Girl Vanishes on Walk to School
True CrimeChild AbductionMurder Investigation
Apr 11, 2026

Little Girl Vanishes on Walk to School

This episode reconstructs the chilling disappearance and murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, revealing how a seemingly normal teenager with a dark fascination confessed to the crime and its horrific details.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Vanished without a trace... except her FINGER
unsolved mysteriesmissing personstrue crime
Apr 11, 2026

Vanished without a trace... except her FINGER

Three individuals vanish under bizarre circumstances, leaving behind unsettling clues like a severed finger, a childhood premonition of death, and phantom sightings across states.

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Murderous Elements | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
True CrimeMurder InvestigationFamilial Betrayal
Apr 11, 2026

Murderous Elements | "48 Hours" Full Episodes

This episode unravels three chilling true-crime cases, exposing familial betrayals, a 'clairvoyant' confession, and the decade-long hunt for the Gilgo Beach serial killer, revealing the dark secrets hidden beneath ordinary lives.

48 Hours
48 Hours
Hago responsable a Gloria Trevi y su abogada Camille Vasquez si algo me pasa: Karola
True CrimeAbuseHuman Trafficking
Apr 10, 2026

Hago responsable a Gloria Trevi y su abogada Camille Vasquez si algo me pasa: Karola

Carola de la Cuesta, a survivor of the Trevi-Andrade clan, details her harrowing experiences of abuse, the manipulative tactics used by Gloria Trevi and Sergio Andrade, and the ongoing legal battles where victims are actively silenced and endangered.

Javier Ceriani Show
Javier Ceriani Show
Mom of Missing Bahamas Wife: "He Could Be Vicious" & She Bought a 1-Way Ticket Home
Missing PersonsDomestic ViolenceBahamas Investigation
Apr 10, 2026

Mom of Missing Bahamas Wife: "He Could Be Vicious" & She Bought a 1-Way Ticket Home

The mother of missing Bahamian wife Lynette Hooker reveals a harrowing history of domestic violence, including severe beatings and a chilling death threat, casting serious doubt on her husband Brian's account of her disappearance.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
LI SERIAL KILLER SNARED: HEUERMANN GUILTY! WIFE'S REALITY SHOW?
True CrimeSerial KillersLegal Proceedings
Apr 10, 2026

LI SERIAL KILLER SNARED: HEUERMANN GUILTY! WIFE'S REALITY SHOW?

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island serial killer, pleads guilty, sparking outrage over his smirk in court and the controversial reality show featuring his wife, Asa Ellerup, who is now facing a lawsuit for profiting from the crimes.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Melania Talks Epstein, and New Tyler Robinson Letter Revealed, Plus New TMZ Nancy Guthrie Notes
Political ScandalsJeffrey EpsteinGhislaine Maxwell
Apr 10, 2026

Melania Talks Epstein, and New Tyler Robinson Letter Revealed, Plus New TMZ Nancy Guthrie Notes

Megyn Kelly dissects Melania Trump's unexpected Epstein remarks, the unraveling Iran-Israel ceasefire over Lebanon, new evidence in the Tyler Robinson murder case, and critical missteps in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation.

The Megyn Kelly Show
The Megyn Kelly Show
Top 5 Bingeable SCARY STORIES • Killer Next Door Edition
True CrimeSerial KillersCannibalism
Apr 10, 2026

Top 5 Bingeable SCARY STORIES • Killer Next Door Edition

This episode recounts five chilling true stories of seemingly ordinary individuals whose horrifying hidden lives as murderers were ultimately exposed.

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode
MurderPoisoningTrue Crime
Apr 10, 2026

The Root Beer Float Murder | Full Episode

A seemingly natural death, a grieving widow, and an unexpected burglary unravel a sinister plot of serial poisoning orchestrated by a mother and daughter for financial gain.

48 Hours
48 Hours
BAHAMAS OVERBOARD: SEARCH FOR MICHIGAN MOM LYNETTE HOOKER
Missing PersonsTrue CrimeBoating Accidents
Apr 9, 2026

BAHAMAS OVERBOARD: SEARCH FOR MICHIGAN MOM LYNETTE HOOKER

A Michigan mother disappears at sea in the Bahamas, and her husband's account of her falling overboard from their dinghy is challenged by inconsistencies, a history of violence, and critical marine tracking data.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Something Is Wrong With Cassandra
True CrimeInterrogation AnalysisPsychopathy
Apr 9, 2026

Something Is Wrong With Cassandra

A 17-year-old girl, Cassandra Borg, details the brutal murder of her grandparents with unsettling calm, prompting the host to analyze her behavior as indicative of psychopathy.

Sinister
Sinister
LIVE COURT | NY v. Rex Heuermann - LISK Plea Hearing, Press Conferences and what happens now.
True CrimeLegal AnalysisPlea Bargains
Apr 9, 2026

LIVE COURT | NY v. Rex Heuermann - LISK Plea Hearing, Press Conferences and what happens now.

Legal analyst Emily D. Baker breaks down the shocking plea deal of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island Serial Killer, revealing the terms of his life sentence, his agreement to cooperate with the FBI's behavioral analysis unit, and the legal and personal implications for all involved.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Exclusive: Daughter of Missing Bahamas Woman Reveals Harrowing New Details & Text Messages
Missing PersonsTrue CrimeDomestic Violence
Apr 9, 2026

Exclusive: Daughter of Missing Bahamas Woman Reveals Harrowing New Details & Text Messages

The daughter of a missing American woman in the Bahamas shares disturbing details, including past abuse allegations and financial motives, casting doubt on her stepfather's account of her mother falling overboard.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Dirty Duggars Get Dirtier, Letecia Stauch’s Conviction OVERTURNED & Hawaii Attempted Murder Trial
True CrimeLegal SystemCriminal Justice
Apr 9, 2026

Dirty Duggars Get Dirtier, Letecia Stauch’s Conviction OVERTURNED & Hawaii Attempted Murder Trial

Major true crime cases see shocking reversals and new developments, including a convicted child murderer's overturned verdict, a doctor's attempted murder trial, and the Duggar family's ongoing legal and financial struggles.

10 to Life
10 to Life
My Underground Casino Got Raided
True CrimePovertyDomestic Abuse
Apr 9, 2026

My Underground Casino Got Raided

A young woman recounts her harrowing journey from teenage pregnancy and domestic abuse to involvement in illegal gambling, a police raid, and facing a RICO charge, highlighting the systemic challenges she faced.

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing 7 women, admits to killing eighth | "48 Hours" Full Episode
Gilgo Beach MurdersSerial KillersForensic Investigation
Apr 8, 2026

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing 7 women, admits to killing eighth | "48 Hours" Full Episode

After more than a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders case broke open with the arrest of architect Rex Heuermann, revealing his double life and the meticulous investigation that linked him to four victims through DNA, cell phone data, and a unique vehicle description.

48 Hours
48 Hours
They went looking for a lost city in the Brazilian jungle
Lost civilizationsAmazon jungleDisappearances
Apr 8, 2026

They went looking for a lost city in the Brazilian jungle

Two separate individuals, driven by unwavering belief, embark on perilous quests that ultimately lead to their tragic demise, one seeking a mythical lost city and the other awaiting divine rescue in a snowstorm.

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
Mystery Man Buys D4vd’s Tesla as Other Teen Girls Surface in Case | Celeste Rivas Hernandez Update
True CrimePolice MisconductCriminal Justice System
Apr 8, 2026

Mystery Man Buys D4vd’s Tesla as Other Teen Girls Surface in Case | Celeste Rivas Hernandez Update

A 14-year-old girl's dismembered body was found in a rising singer's Tesla, but the investigation is plagued by alleged police mishandling, sealed evidence, and a lack of charges, raising questions about justice and transparency.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
PBS News Hour full episode, April 7, 2026
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy
Apr 8, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, April 7, 2026

President Trump announces a two-week cease-fire with Iran, temporarily halting widespread conflict, while a humanitarian crisis deepens in Lebanon, and domestic issues like TBI in soldiers and menopause treatment shortages highlight ongoing challenges.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 66
Missing PersonsKidnappingRansom Demands
Apr 7, 2026

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 66

On day 66 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, investigators grapple with two distinct sets of Bitcoin ransom notes, digital tracing challenges, and potential physical evidence like shoe coverings, as new, dubious claims emerge from a 'hyena' seeking payment for information.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Jealous Rage Fueled Shooting Or Accidental Firing? The Case Danielle Nemetz
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceGun Safety
Apr 7, 2026

Jealous Rage Fueled Shooting Or Accidental Firing? The Case Danielle Nemetz

A young wife is shot dead by her military husband, who claims it was an accident, but his shifting stories and immediate actions after the shooting raise questions about jealous rage and intentional murder.

True Crime with Kendall Rae
True Crime with Kendall Rae
The Untold Story Behind The Sopranos | FBI Agent Seamus McElearney
Organized CrimeFBI InvestigationsInformant Handling
Apr 7, 2026

The Untold Story Behind The Sopranos | FBI Agent Seamus McElearney

An FBI agent details the two-year investigation that dismantled the real-life DeCavalcante crime family, the inspiration for 'The Sopranos,' revealing the intricate strategies of informant handling and the dramatic domino effect of cooperation.

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Dumbest Teens Ever Laugh at Attempted Murder Charges | Isabelle Valdez & Lois Lippert
True CrimeAdolescent PsychologyCriminal Behavior
Apr 7, 2026

Dumbest Teens Ever Laugh at Attempted Murder Charges | Isabelle Valdez & Lois Lippert

Two teenage girls, Isabelle Valdez and Lois Liippard, are apprehended for an attempted murder plot, exhibiting a shocking lack of remorse and treating their arrest as a 'bonding experience' captured on police bodycam footage.

10 to Life
10 to Life
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