true crime
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Who Killed Heidi Firkus? Fatal shooting captured on 911 call to report intruder | Full Episode
A Minnesota woman's 911 call reporting an intruder ends with a gunshot, leading to an 11-year investigation that uncovers a web of financial lies and ultimately convicts her husband of murder.

What The Neighbors Saw | Full Episode
A dog's discovery of a human skull unravels a seven-year-old cold case, revealing a shocking family secret and a community's hidden relief.

Major Revelations in Savannah Guthrie Interview, and Possible Sheridan Gorman Murder Gang Connection
This episode dissects new, chilling details from Savannah Guthrie's mother's abduction case and explores the alleged gang ties and political cover-up surrounding the murder of Sheridan Gorman by an illegal immigrant in Chicago.

Why Nancy Guthrie ransom notes may actually be legit, new details on abduction, crime scene - day 54
Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence on her mother Nancy's abduction, revealing new details about the crime scene, her family's early ransom theory, and her belief in the legitimacy of two ransom notes, while a retired FBI agent critiques the ongoing investigation and the sheriff's credibility.

ANOTHER Dirty Duggar, Teen Girls Caught Planning Murder & Influencer Buried Alive?
This episode exposes the chilling lack of remorse from two teen girls planning a ritualistic murder, the latest child-related arrests within the Duggar family, and the horrific possibility of an influencer buried alive by her ex-boyfriend.

Nancy Guthrie Missing: Amazon Delivery, Electrician & New Leads
New investigative leads emerge in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, focusing on moving headlights, a nearby construction site, signal jammers, recent electrician work, and potential Amazon delivery vehicle footage.

Wealthy French playboy found in his own TRUNK
A wealthy French circus producer vanishes, only to be found dead in the trunk of his own car, leading investigators through a labyrinth of affairs, business rivals, and an unexpected psychic tip that uncovers a shocking betrayal.

Breaking: Location of Blood Inside Nancy Guthrie's Home Revealed | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
New forensic details reveal Nancy Guthrie's blood was found inside her home's front entrance, extending outside, indicating a stationary bleeding event, while Sheriff Nanos faces a no-confidence vote for his handling of the investigation.

"WE JUST WANT YOU HOME" TRI-STATE MOM AMIE OWENS VANISHES
A loving mother of three and grandmother of five, Amy Owens, vanishes after her communication with family abruptly changes, leading to concerns about a new, potentially toxic relationship.

She drugged men and stole their money. Then it turned into murder.
A serial predator who drugged and robbed men for hundreds of thousands of dollars was given probation by a judge, only to allegedly escalate to murder, exposing critical failures in the justice system.

Stalked & Murdered By Her Own BF?! The Devastating Murder Of Lilie James
The brutal murder of 21-year-old Lily James by her ex-boyfriend Paul Tyson exposes the chilling reality of narcissistic rage, premeditated violence, and systemic failures in protecting women from domestic homicide.

A man attacked his ex-wife in disguise before rescuing her to try to win her back, police say.
A woman's ex-husband staged a violent home invasion and sexual assault against her, then 'rescued' her, all in an elaborate attempt to win her back after their divorce.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT! Confesses On Camera | The McCullough Murders
Virginia McColak, a live-in caretaker, murdered her elderly parents, John and Lois, to conceal her extensive financial fraud, then lived with their decomposing bodies for over four years before calmly confessing to police.

The Blue River Murder | Full Episode
A mother of three vanishes during a blizzard in a small Colorado town, only to be found brutally murdered, leading investigators to uncover a web of secrets and a husband's dark past.

Guthrie Family to Cops: "She Left Her Doors Unlocked" | Nancy Guthrie Missing Update
New information reveals Nancy Guthrie routinely left her back doors unlocked, shifting the investigation's focus from a sophisticated breach to an "opportunity narrative" and suggesting a local or observant perpetrator.

BODY FOUND OFF US 60 ID'ED AS MISSING GIRL EMILY, 14
The brutal murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Emily Pike, an Apache teen, exposes severe systemic failures in law enforcement, tribal jurisdiction, and victim protection, leaving her family without justice and raising urgent questions about missing Indigenous women.

Her killer tried to burn the evidence, and failed
A woman's disappearance in a quiet French town leads to a murder investigation where the killer's failed attempt to destroy evidence and elaborate deception ultimately reveal a shocking truth about her husband.

The Ultimate Sicko Predator | Jeffrey Willis & His “Toolbox of T0rture”
This episode reconstructs the chilling multi-year investigation that linked the disappearance of Jessica Herringa, the murder of Rebecca Bletch, and the attempted kidnapping of Madison Nygard to a single predator, Jeffrey Willis, whose 'toolbox of torture' and digital evidence ultimately exposed his heinous crimes.

High School Cheerleader Murdered in Her Own Bed While She Slept
A popular high school cheerleader is found murdered in her bed, leading investigators to uncover a web of obsessive behavior and manipulation by her ex-boyfriend, culminating in a dramatic sting operation.

Unpacking 3 Million Pages Of Epstein Files + Epstein’s Secret 2 Hour Interview
A massive dump of Epstein files, including a secret two-hour interview with Steve Bannon, coincides with a journalist's mother's mysterious disappearance and exposes alleged corruption and shocking connections among global elites and government officials.

A teen went on a first date and never returned. An app and security video helped find her killer.
The disappearance and dismemberment of 19-year-old Shade Robinson after a first date was solved through a combination of digital breadcrumbs from a location-sharing app, extensive security camera footage, and meticulous detective work.

Middle School Bloodbath Leaves Five Dead in Arkansas
This episode reconstructs the devastating 1998 Westside Middle School shooting in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where two young boys, Mitchell Johnson and Andrew Golden, killed five people and wounded ten others, forever altering school safety protocols and leaving a community grappling with unanswered questions.

California Cult Leader Starves Adopted Daughter for Years
This episode reconstructs the chilling evolution of the 'Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corp' cult, led by James and Deborah Green, detailing their shift from 'Free Love' hippies to a militant organization that engaged in child abuse, neglect leading to death, kidnapping, and sexual assault, culminating in Deborah Green's conviction and controversial release.

Vanished: Three Disappearances Nobody Can Explain
Three individuals and one family vanished without a trace, leaving behind baffling clues, uncooperative witnesses, and no definitive answers, challenging the limits of conventional investigation.